Sunday at the Races

Sunday, we all woke and went to RFC (Racers for Christ) chapel. We had a nice service. Then breakfast in the Lucas tent, yum yum. Then it was time for preparing for the first round. While they were all working, Hank and I went hunting the Sunday TV Show by ESPN for NHRA races. We found them, and watched for awhile. Very Cool.

When we returned to the trailer, it was race time. The wait was intense and exciting all at the same time. But when we got to the line it started to rain. We had to turn around and head back to the trailer to wait. Finally, the rain delay is over and we head back to the line. Green light, she was gone and she won! Karen was now in the second round. Later lined up and ready to make her second pass, it was so close, but she lost.

They were able to complete all the races but then it started raining cats and dogs.
Karen and Gary had to catch a flight back to Nevada, so around 10:00 pm after the bikes had been loaded, tents taken down, and RV all loaded they headed down to the Atlanta Airport.

Boy they have long weekends.Hank and I are so worn out from all the excitement! It was a truly amazing weekend. We can scratch this off our bucket list. Debbie and Doug we can't thank you enough for your hospitality and generosity. Awesome! Thanks!

Happy Birthday to Us

We are celebrating 3 birthdays, Karen, Lillie and Debbie!!


Happy Birthday Girls..

Saturday at the Races

Today began with qualifying at 11:00am. After four runs, Karen is in the 4th spot. Thats pretty good. We have had an incredible time! I think Hank is going to be hard to live with after this. Doesn't he look like a real pro?
I have just finished making a cake to celebrate Debbie, Karen and my BD all coming up in the next few weeks. Happy birthday Girls!

Friday evening at the races

Later in the evening, it was time for the second qualifying round of the day. She dropped a little to third place with another 6.91. Two other bikes ran a quicker 6.88 and a 6.87. Karen is doing great.

Then Greg took Hank for a special treat, we went to the starting line to watch the top fuel and funny cars. We stood on the line to watch Morgan Lucas in Top fuel take a first place too.

Hank also had fun talking with Antoine Brown, who also races top fuel.

What an exciting day, what will tomorrow bring??

Friday at Atlanta Races

Our morning started off with the women going to "Races for Christ", we had a nice little group and enjoyed our morning.

Next, it was to put on our team shirts. Hank was like a kid in the candy store. We then received our special tickets, Free Credentials to go anywhere in the track.

We headed down to the pit to watch Greg and Gary get the bike ready, then off to the starting line we went. Karen ended up in 1st place the first qualifying round with a 6.91.

Thursday at the track

Thursday, Hank and I just helped wherever they needed us. Hank helped put together scooters called Kymco. This one had a 150cc engine. I wouldn't mind having one of these...but Hank asked how I would get it home? (Take out the passenger seat and push it back in the hallway.) Duh!
Talk about tight quarters, the red semi truck belongs to Steve Johnson team, boy they were touching the awning as they pulled in, we had to watch carefully.
Debbie and I did a little shopping, got gas for the bikes, ran errands around the pits in her golf cart. I helped Debbie cook for 10 last night, great food, great company.Later

Karen Stoffer's hang out and pits

Today Hank worked along side of Gary and Greg putting the tent together and awning out. They sat up some tables and we ate Sonics for lunch. For dinner, I had put on a crock pot of chili and seven layer Mexican dip for snacking.

It is chilly in the morning and late at night. During the day, the sun is out but is very windy. Hopefully, for the races this weather will hold.

FYI..this is the track for one of our first dates, my first drag race. I am excited to return.

There are 5 of us parked together on a hill overviewing the track. Very cool.

Atlanta NHRA races

Hank and I drove to Commerce, Ga. for an exciting week of races. We have met up with Karen Stoffer's team, Doug & Debbie, Greg, and Gary. We are parked in a pasture for last night and this morning, and will move to a nicer pasture later in the day.
We are really going to see the life of the racers and their team.

I know I will have some great pictures later in the week. Later Gator!

Momma Ann's Birthday

Easter afternoon, Hank and I went to have dinner with Momma Ann. Also, we celebrated her birthday which was Thursday. Can you guess how old she is? I wonder if those candles are right?

We had a great time, great food and great company. Thanks!!

Happy Easter with Mom

Hank and I went to Atlanta today to be with Mom. We colored Easter Eggs, and had a nice picnic outside with the Easter Bunny.
Enjoyed our time with Mom.

Happy Easter!!

Palm Sunday

Tonight Hank and I went back to Church for a special "Lord's Supper." The staff did a really great job. Hank and I always enjoy the friends at Church.

PEO PARTY

We enjoyed the party that we worked on yesterday with great food. You know where there is food, I will be there!

Another party at my house Thursday!! You Party Animal!!

PEO

Today some of the girls had to go over to the Church to get ready for a Party tomorrow. We had fun ironing all the table cloths, setting up, making it purrrty for tomorrow.

Seems like I party alot, huh?

Yoga Class

I will not provide you with a physical picture of me...but want you to use your imagaination.

This is my second class, 2 hours each...this ole lady is on her mat, bending like a pretzel with her legs crossed, hands underneath her knees, with palms up...trying to look like a flower. (laughing)
I kept rolling around and falling down, like a rolly-polly. It was so funny.

Boy, did I work up a sweat but very relaxing too.

Namaste-a greeting out of respect and thank you!

Pickleball on Wednesday

Well all you pickleball fans....guess what got started in Chattanooga? Yes, pickleball! It is played inside, so it is very different and noisey. They have 3 courts set up and probably 15-18 people have showed up on Weds. afternoon. It is growing. Kelly, the director, is now having it on Monday, Weds. and Thurs.
We have a great time and we both have needed the exercice.

Today, there is another city, Cleveland having their first day of playing but with only 1 court. Again inside!! Can't wait to get back to Palm Creek.

Purim Party

Life here at home in Tennesse seems so boring after being on the road for 2 years.
I haven't written much, obviously, I will try to do better. April 1st. was Ansley's birthday, she is now 7...boy I miss them in Nevada.
I celebrated with friends at Church, a Purim Party. We just finished reading and studying ESTER. So, you will have to read to know what this party is all about.

We had a great time what a movie, eating popcorn, cake, Haman's ears (???) again from Ester. The Queen in the picture is Anita, she was the Leader of the study.

Thanks for a great 10 weeks.

My Best Friend Tracy

Hank and Tracy have been Best friends for atleast 10years. They walk together all the time when we are home. Keep it up guys!! They walked 4 miles today!

Church Staff Improv Night

Hank and I had a great entertaining night at Church. All the staff, including our Pastor participated in the improv. One of the funny things that had us laughing our heads off was when they all put panty hoses on their head with a pototoe hanging on the bottom. They then try spinning around trying to pull the hoses off the over peoples head without using their hands. It was so funny.
Anyway, we had a great time, alot of laughing and great cookies!

Take a hike

It was such a beautiful day, temp. in the high 70's, so we decided to take a hike.
It has been a really long time since we have walked and it was a gorgeous day!

"Kingdom Living" women's retreat weekend

This weekend I attended a retreat for the women in my Church at Fall Creek Falls. We had a great time studying His Word. There was a pampering time about 11pm on Friday, and a great time getting to know some of the women I hadn't met before. Judy and I got a hand and foot massages. We all played games such as Mexican Train.
The meals were yummy, none of us were going to starve while we studied. The staff keep this large group of women (58 people) supplied with plenty of snacks in between.

The bus ride to and from the meeting was entertaining with the "check engine light" coming on climbing those mountain roads.

I wanted to tell you some stories that happened, especially about my roomie Judy, but I was told, " What happens in Fall Creek Falls, stays in Fall Creek Falls."

End of a great weekend

Our weekend came to an end, after tornados, pouring down rain, and freezing nights.
The picture is of the last night we were there, a midnight dinner of filet and chili was served.
The filming continued until the wee morning hours of 5am... I didn't make it that long and went to bed around 1am...Hank stayed up until around 3am watching them film and race down the track.
We had a great weekend...thank you so much for a memorable time Doug and Debbie. You are such great host. We can scratch this off our "Bucket List."

Commericals at the Race Track

Monday was a very exciting day. It started off with Karen doing some test runs. We got to stand right on the starting line next to Gary who pushes the button to "Go" after Karen lights up the tree.
Next,since Karen and Lucas are both on the Geico teams this year, we were invited to eat up in the Hospitality tent of Lucas Oil. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then because they were filming, btw...lasted until 4am. Tues.morning they had a steak and chili dinner at 11pm.
Poor Karen, it was so cold and they kept filming over and over.Brrrr.
There is a cute picture I snatched of Lucas and Karen showing off their Geico leathers.
We had such a great time sharing this experience with such great people. I am sure Hank will relive this experience for along time. Thanks Debbie and Doug!
This commerical isn't ready just yet, but you will be able to view it at:
www.geicoracing.com

At the race track

We had a very interesting day at the track. Debbie and I had alot of stuff to give away to Karens' fans. Karen was so great to all the fans signing everything they put in front of her. She posed many times with lots of children. Her motorcycle which was blue last year, got a bright new yellow color. The big rig they travel in is getting a new wrap around on Weds. Wish we could be here to see the end results.


Hank and I also stayed busy installing new tiles on the mat that goes in front of semi. If you notice the one with bike sitting on it, it is Blue. In the second picture, they are now that bright yellow. Hank did most of the work...but some of us gals helped too and we have broken nails to show for it!

Last night we went to the Catfish House for dinner. It was really great! Today the weather has turned really cold. Debbie and I combined efforts and made a huge crockpot of chili for tonight.

Cecil, Georgia

We are finally on the road again! Last summer in Salt Lake City, we met Deb and Doug at a campground. They are really into NHRA racing! As you know, Hank is too! We really enjoyed their company and have met up with them a few time since. This weekend is going to be an awesome treat for Hank and myself. We are with the GEICO racing team of Karen Stoffer. We arrived yesterday at the South Georgia Motorsports Park. We arrived first and were able to watch pro-mods,snowmobiles, and motorcycles.
The others arrived later in the evening but all arrived safely. Today is going to be a busy day, with pictures (yea pictures). Gary (Karen's husband)had a long drive with his Semi-trailer. They are from the Nevada area. We visited them last summer too while I was with my grandchildren.
Anyway, guess we will get moving...it is 7am..late for us. Have a great day!

2nd class decorating cakes

Hank and I had a second lesson decorating cakes. You can see my cake in front, they look like first graders but hey....it is for fun. Hank and I both did a lot of laughing, especially making roses!
We brought the cakes home and stacked them on top of each other...the recipient, DAVY. Davy and the guys at his work will surely kid us a lot about they way it looks.

weekend with Katherine

Katherine flew down from Maryland, so I drove to Atlanta for a girlie weekend. We shopped until we dropped! Since she is with Marriott, we got a hotel room and pampered ourselves. Had dinner and breakfast Sunday in bed. Then we went to see a "chick flix". Of course we went over to my Mom's and Katherine had a great visit. Mom has come a long way and had to show off how she could walk down the hall without her walker or cane.WOW. She is getting ready for another BIG milestone. BD in 2 weeks.
I miss my little girl but I love our times together.

Cooking with Hank

Hank has really been amazing this week. He has made from scratch...a coconut cake, scones, praline (it is very hard to make candy) now last night, cupcakes. None of these have been out of a box. I just might enter him on the foodnetwork.
All that weight I lost is creeping back up there and I wonder WHY?