Garrett Duke

I Wanna Feel Something - Trace Adkins

The Dance - Garth Brooks

Life's a Dance - John Michael Montgomery

Don't know if y'all would consider this newsworthy, but I am excited about it, so I thought I'd write about it. Then again, my opion here, is biased...LOL Jeff Gordon has been searching for a new sponsor all season long. Dupont has been with him since he started his Sprint Cup career (was Winston Cup then.) in 1992. But now Dupont is pulling back due to money, I think. Which has left Gordon looking for a sponsor and has had a few rumors going around. First Mobile One, but they couldn't since Quaker State has sponsorship with all Hendrick cars. So Mobile One is going to Tony Stewart next year, which is part of Hendrick due to their engines, but worked out well with Stewart. Then it was Wal-Mart for Gordon, but Wal-Mart pulled out stating they'd be interested more in something with all the drivers and not just one. Well Gordon, officiall as of Wednesday, has finally found his sponsor and will have him racing at least through the 2013 season (hopefully beyond that. I'd be so lost without having Gordon to root for!) AARP's Anti-Hunger will be sponsoring Gordon's car for 22 races, Dupont has agreed to sponsor 14 races, and Pepsi will sponsor 2 races. Something like that. Was surprised that it was Anti-Hunger that will be sponsoring Gordon, but will definately take it and am happy with it. (Almost anything that'll keep Gordon behind the 24 car I am happy with. LOL!) (According to Rick Hendrick, Gordon will be racing for awhile to pay off Gordon's new big house that is almost done being built in North Carolina where Gordon is going to be raising his two children. Don't know how serious Hendrick was about Gordon having to race in order to support the house. Though do know Gordon is building the house to raise his kids there. . .) National Guard has sponsored several races this year for Gordon is pulling out and will be putting all their focus upon Dale Earnhardt Jr. For me, a big 24 fan, will be sad to see Dupont leaving, at least partially. For 18 years Dupont has been Gordon's sponsor so it will be odd to see them not on the car as much as in the past. Though they haven't had as much sponsorship this year as in the past, it don't seem to me. Seems National Guard has been on his car for quite a lot of races this year.

*Bo glances over at Jesse as the snap of the safety going off on the gun breaks his concentration on the beast and he is relieved at the reminder that they have the gun to rely on. Swallowing harshly, Bo glances back up at the beast to find the beast stepping aggressively at him and for Bo the world goes still and dark as he is reminded of yesterday's attack. Bo was never one to admit to fear, even to himself, but as he feels the beasts heavy breath move his hair, there was no escaping the escalating fear within him. Fear at the strange feeling of hoplessness that the beast brings within him. In any other occassion, he would at least fight back against the opponent in his attempt to escape and to win against the 'bad guy'. But staring at the huge beast and it's sharp teeth and strong hands, Bo knows there is little he could do to fight against the beast without having a death wish for himself. His only chance for survival against the beast is to run and hope to be able to run fast enough to get away from the beast or to find a good enough hiding place as to the beast won't find him. Which is something Bo is unfamiliar with. He's always been taught not to run and hide from his problems, but to face them and to deal with them. Even if that does mean to fight or a confrontation. . . The beast being only a couple of feet away from him, running away doesn't seem like an logical option either. Yesterday proved that the beast would only reach over and plow him onto the ground. Bo snaps out of his transe as the beast snorts and Bo is forced to take a step back before the deafening shot explodes through the eery silence of the swamp. Bo freezes as he watches the beast snorts as it is thrown backwards and for a moment Bo is filled with premature relief. Relief at the sight of the beast being on the ground and thoughts of returning home is quick to flood his thoughts. Bo reluctantly looks away from the beast and over at Jesse who stands with the gun still pointed at the beast, his body is tense, and his attention remains fixated upon the beast. The beast gives out a loud angry snort to grab Bo's attention and shock fills Bo's body as the beast is quick to climb back upon his thick and large feet. Anger seems hot in the beast's dark eyes that is fixated upon Jesse and then Bo as if confused as to who had inflicted the pain upon it.*

Beautiful Mess - Diamond Rio Hoss...thanks for not going with another one word answer. LOL

DOH me. I should have sat and thought of what you said before just posting as I had. I guess I kinda thought perhaps that was what you meant, but wasn't sure and kinda thought maybe you meant that was what Busch was meaning to do, but didn't end up doing that. I didn't mean to get defensive or argumentative if that is how I came across. I am sorry about that, Hoss. You did well in your post, it was all me. Poor Hoss has to wait that long for the races...don't know if I'd survive that long. LOL. Then again, if I had to watch it on Wednesday, I'd probably wouldn't get to watch it, because I work during the day and have Catechism at night on Wednesday. Well it'll give you something to look forward to longer, Hoss, plus extend your season by a few days over ours since ours will end on a Sunday. LOL

Lonely won't Leave Me Alone- Trace Adkins

Fred

Well, I may not fully agree with it, it is great to hear what a neutral observer saw and feels about the incident. Being the huge Jeff Gordon fan, I know when it comes to him or Jimmie Johnson, my opinion is biased or tainted. LOL. I don't mean to imply that I fully disagree with your observation, but also feel like Kurt got what he was wanting when he spun Gordon into the wall. But once again, my opinion is biased which is good to hear a neatral observer. Gordon said that he went into the corner too fast when he was passing Kurt Busch and that is why or how he tapped Kurt Busch. As you said they say in F1, they also call it in NASCAR: Just a racing incident. I understand why Busch was frustrated, I'd be too if the roles were reversed, but he didn't need to hit Gordon as hard as he did to express his displeasure at it. A little bump back in return would have gotten the message across. . . Hoss, I hope you don't think I am arguing with you, I am not intending to do so, just saying my opinion. As I said, it is great to hear what an neutral observer observed of the incident, it helps give me a different perspective of what it may be. . . As for speed, don't recall thinking they were going slow, but do know that the laps were counting down fast! If you want speed, stay tuned for Talledega on Sunday! That track is so fast they have to put restrictor plates on the cars to slow them down!

Every Light in the House is on - Trace Adkins (Am listening to Trace Adkins right now if you can't tell ) Glad you knew I was only joking...wouldn't want to offend you or anyone for that matter. Couldn't resist myself.

*Bo continues to run his finger around and around the stone he had picked up as he continues to follow Jesse before Jesse comes to an abrupt halt and quickly alerts him of the noise. The noise he had blocked out with his empty thoughts. Bo hears himself gasp aloud and his throbbing head and back is quick to remind him of what his last encounter with the beast. He was lucky enough to escape death the first time, could he be as lucky the second time? Bo takes an unconscious step backwards as he forces himself to remain calm despite his pounding heart within his chest. A moment later the beast steps out of the bushes, his fiery eyes staring angrily down upon both of them. Looking at Jesse, Bo states, "Yeah. Here we go again. Now what?" Bo goes silent. "I'd vote we make a run for it. Anything you throw at him is only to make him even more upset than he already is."*

There's a Girl in Texas - Trace Adkins Trace must be singing about Texas Daisy, right? She's gotta be the only girl in Texas.

1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Denny Hamlin (-6) JJ better get his gear next weekend to seperate himself from the elven team! 3. Kevin Harvick 4. Kyle Busch 5. Jeff Gordon 6. Carl Edwards 7. Tony Stewart 8. Jeff Burton 9. Kurt Busch 10. Matt Kenseth 11. Greg Biffle 12. Clint Bowyer 13. Jamie McMurray Well, y'all, I wouldn't get too comfy with the points as they are now. I have a feeling after Talledega Sunday, that things may look a little different than they do now. Though...am hoping that JJ will still be listed as number one after Talledega (Sorry GLG...know you like Hamlin.) Hopefully Gordon and the rest our favorite drivers will avoid the big one that Talledega is known for.

Honestly, Waikiki, you are going to leave me with that? Well, I have lost all the respect I once had for you.... LOL. Just joking. But I have no idea of any other song with the word Respect in it, so you've got me stumped with this one.

Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins

I know who I am - Jeremy Camp Sorry Waikiki, didn't mess up your post.

Who wouldn't wanna be me - Keith Urban

You are very welcome for the report...am always glad to do so. LOL Roger. Thanks for apologizing for JJ...though after the incident with Kurt Busch, Jimmie is the least of my worries. At least Gordon was able to recover with Johnson's move, Busch ruined Gordon's race and his chances of winning the championship. Though Johnson do have to admit that Johnson was driving pretty aggressively today, at least for his style. (Kinda funny. Gordon called into his spotter after Johnson did that to him, and asked his spotter to ask Johnson's cc if Johnson had a spotter or what happened to his spotter! At least he was able to joke about it.) I am sure you are right about the tempers flying now...they only have four races remaining. And with Talledega next week, I really hope no one gets hurt next week or any other race. Hopefully they can keep their cool. I was hoping that Gordon would accomplish his drive for five before Johnson got his, but don't look like that will happen. Right now it is between Johnson, Hamlin (six points behind Johnson now), and Harvick. And seeing as I am not too big of a fan of Hamlin or Harvick, I am going for my number 2 driver...JJ. Though I am definately not giving up on Gordon. He may not win the championship, but he still has four races that he could win...especially Talledega if he can escape the big accident as he was unable to do in April.

When God Ran - Phillips, Craig, and Dean