Holy Crud!! I dropped my knitting! Today was the 50th running of the Daytona 500 - prior to the race NASCAR did a wonderful tribute to past drivers. While I was watching and knitting just waiting for the green flag to drop Brooks & Dunn were up on stage singing (love them) when out from under the stage rolls Dale Sr's #3 car. I gasped loudly and dropped my knitting. I was very moved by the moment and let's just say that the makers of Kleenex made some big money today. The tears were flowing as they reminded all that 10 years ago today that car was in victory lane. Any NASCAR fan can tell you that even now watching replays of that Daytona 500 when Sr won still, and always will, bring tears to even the toughest of men. Many kudos to the folks of NASCAR and all involved with the prerace festivities for putting on such a fantastic tribute and one heck of a great kick start to this racing season. Congrats to Ryan Newman for winning!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
The Big Day
As I sit here on the eve of the Daytona 500 (for me it's like as Christmas Eve is for the kids) I can't help but think back to years past - most notibly the race Dale Sr won and sadly the race that cost him his life. People (the non-followers of the sport) often ask me why I like racing so much - I wonder why they don't. I often hear how prople say how boreing it is to sit and watch the cars go around in circles over and over. Let me tell you it's not!!! If you have never taken the time to watch NASCAR I recomend that you watch it tomorrow. DW - my favorite announcer - will keep you in stitches from the green flag to the checkered. Like I told Betsy, there is something to be said for excitement of watching these guys fly around the track at close to 200mph riding on the bumper of the guy in front of him. It's precisssion, timing and raw power!! It's a sport and an art all in one. I will be the loud one on the couch cheering JR on - come join me!
Yesterday Shannon and I ventured down to Tacoma for the Madrona Fiber Arts. It was pretty cool. All those colors, textures and talents crammed into one room. Weavers, spinners and dyers all showing off their skills - made you want to run home and CREATE something spectactular. I had a great time with Shannon - we so rarely get out without the children - maybe we should have followed I5 south and kept going - just kidding - we had mother type things to do.
On the note of the children, my girls are slowly recovering from what has been a very nasty bug. Thankfully the fevers are gone and hopefully the coughing will subside shortly. It has been several days since I have slept for any length ot time - maybe tonight.
Back to the races - Mom & I are spending our NASCAR veiwing time knitting afghans for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. We joined the NASCAR group on Ravely and will be knitting along with many others for this wonderful cause. If you decided to take a gander at the race tomorrow and are not sure who to cheer on think #88. JR nation (his dedicated fans) will welcome you with open arms. If you just can't wrap yourself around JR (don't know why you wouldn't) there is always Kasey Kahne - his eyes would make anyones heart skip a beat. Grab your knitting, curl up on the couch and cheer the guys on - it will take your breath away.
