Garrett Duke

I haven't really sat down and talked to anyone famous, but I met a few Duke stars at Dukefest last year (Ben Jones, Jerry Rushing, Sonny Shroyer, James Best, and Rick Hurst) They all were very welcoming and happy to be there and to take time out with the fans. Cathrine Bach was there too, but her line was too long...LOL. I have also been on stage with Billy Ray Cyrus -Garrett Duke-

That is a great story! Thank-you for sharing it with us! -Garrett Duke-

Exhaustion ripples across Garrett's numb body as he stares blankly down at the old, rusted rail road tracks. Kicking a large rock as he slowly walks alongside the old tracks, his mind slowly winds within; rushing from the words of the stranger to the future. Questions soon follow, questions of who the man was and what he wants. Garrett has dealt with mean and big guys before without showing much fear, but he had always known what he was up against. He knows nothing about the man at the prison or what he wants; he will be facing him and his men blindly. Lighting a cigarette with an old lighter, his mind freezes upon the tall muscular man that had visited him; the man's thick voice vibrating lively within him. Each threatening word seems to drill his fear deeper within him, fear for his sister and her children. "Damn it," Garrett angrily kicks at the rock as he senses his vulnerability; he has to do as the man says. For a moment his mind latches onto a memory of the past, back when he was running with his friends in Knoxville. If it was like it had been back then, the stranger wouldn't have a hold on him as he does now; because in Knoxville he had fit in, had belonged. In Hazzard, Garrett felt more like an outsider. Watching the large rock bounce harshly against a metal track and richochets across the tracks, Garrett slowly steps out his cigarette. Glancing up into the dark night, a large glow of a light lingers feet away with a dark, tall threatening shadow standing boldly in the middle of the light. The stranger. Fear and anger continue to rage within him as thoughts of the past and future rush through him. Refusing to show any trace of emotion, Garrett boldly steps forward and toward the threatening man. (Cue Daney or anyone)

YAY BO!

Thank-you for the articles Darrell. They were interesting and yeah, it is kinda too bad that it isn't how it once was. Oh well...I spose the rules have some purproses behind them. ~Garrett Duke~

If everything goes well, as it has so far, I will be attending DukeFest again. I went last year and had such a great time! The actors and actress that was there seemed as excited to be there as I was! It was great to see them in person and see how enthusiastic they all are about the show and the fans. As for the question, yes I think it is a yearly thing. ~Garrett Duke~

Well I can only answer a couple of your questions...but it's better than nothing, right? LOL *Jimmie Johnson came in first he was followed by both Busch brothers and Jeff Gordon came in fourth! *As for Jr....I don't think he ever made it back in the race. I had to leave with seventy-two laps left and he wasn't out as of then. Hopefully next race, he'll have better luck. Hope that helps

Pain throbs through Ethan's head as he slowly sits up to send the small crowded room spinning quickly around him. From somewhere close he hears the dying yelling of a man followed by some sort of animal noise. A long moment passes before things slowly begin to slow down for him and he vaguely begins to remember what had happened. Looking around more fear strikes him as his vision fixates upon the large tiger attacking the guy that had attacked him. Blood sprays around as the man's muscular body goes limp from Razor's attack and Razor continues for a moment before standing up to show off the blood dripping from his chin. Distantly Ethan hears the tiger asking if he is ok as he struggles to contain the emotions that rush through him. They all had set upon this mission with the understanding that no one would get hurt, just get the message out and then let everyone go. End of story. Yet here heh lay hurt and bleeding with a man they don't know, dead upon the stairs. Not only hurt but dead. "You jackass," Ethan manages to grunt out as he tries to sit up only for the pain to rush upon him and he silently grabs at his head where he was hit to find blood rushing out of a good sized cut, "you killed him! What you think Garrett -" saying his friend's name, a sudden realization hits him of what all has happened, what had brought them to where they are now. Not just the attack and death of the attacker, but of the situation that lies above; of the seriousness they all are in. Ethan allows a moment of silence to flow within the crowded room as he feels everyone's eyes on him. "Thank-you Razor for saving me," Ethan slowly says as guilt creeps in for being angry at the one that may have saved him from his own death, "I didn't mean to yell at you...I'm sorry. I just...I don't know, it seems like there could have been some other way is all. Thank-you." Cue Razor or anyone

OK I get your point...you never said that you nor did anyone else has said he wasn't a good driver. And if you or anyone choses not to like him...fine with me. As I said in the beginning of this thread, we all have our chosen driver...that is one of the many good things of NASCAR. So I really don't know what my point was in saying so... No, I haven't heard that song and don't think I'd care to either. You all can think what you want to think...and I'll continue to think what I think of him. Never meant anything otherwise... -Garrett Duke-

HA HA HA very funny....NOT! I haven't heard him or anyone refer to them as the Rainbow Warriors - that isn't giving me a hard time - for a long time. He has changeds his car and design a few years ago...if you haven't noticed. Y'all are just trying to sidetrack away from the fact that he is a good driver and has a great chance of having a great season this year. -Garrett Duke- #1 Gordon fan and proud of it!

I should expect it? Just for liking Gordon? Well if that is what I get for liking a talented driver, then I guess that is what I get. LOL. As for his only win...you can keep dreaming, because I am sure there will be plenty more wins for Gordon this year. As I said, this is his year! As for Jimmie Johnson - my second favorite...he may not be related to Junior Johnson, but he is still talented. Him and Gordon both will rule the track this year! Yee Haa!!!!! GO GORDON!!!!!!!!!! LOL! -Garrett Duke- #1 Gordon fan and proud of it

Well Bethie...since Catherine's birthday is March first...you are now a couple of days early! LOL! Happy Birthday Catherine Bach! -Garrett Duke-

Well...I am starting to get annoyed here! LOL. Why is it that it is my driver that is getting all the slack here? He is a good driver whether y'all want to admit that or not. His standings in the past prove that. If I can admit that JR's good then y 'all should be able to admit that Gordon is good. Well I think California wasn't very well for any of our drivers...hopefully next week will prove better for us all. -Garrett Duke- #1 Gordon fan

Sounds good to me about the NASCAR thread...I could talk Jeff Gordon...uh I mean NASCAR all day if given the chance. LOL. As far as who's the man of NASCAR really is...I trully think you both are confused and have it WAY WRONG. Because.... JEFF GORDON IS THE MAN!!!!!!! -Garrett Duke- #1 Jeff Gordon fan and proud of it

I stopped there after Dukefest last year and really enjoyed it. It was really cool. It has several Duke vehicles parked outside including his tow truck and inside is like a Dukes of Hazzard meuseum where he has DOH toys and collectables showing along with things from the show. Lots of pictures and autographs from the cast. He also has a small store of DOH goods that you can look at and buy. I really enjoyed looking around there and seeing all that he has to show and all that he has to sell. I hope you enjoy it! -Garrett Duke-

Never said that anyone had to root for Jeff Gordon. Once again, just expressing my opinion...again. LOL. California should be just as interesting. Me personally, I think Gordon has another great shot at winning or being in the top five at least. This'll be his season...I can feel it. LOL. -Garrett Duke- #1 Gordon fan and proud of it

Luck had nothing to do with Gordon winning Daytona...this was his third win at Daytona 500 and his 70th win of his career. I don't think he gets enough credit or his talent gets enough credit. He is a talented driver who is good at what he does. -Garrett Duke- #1 Gordon fan and proud of it!

Ok y'all rip and pull at Gordon and now you want me to keep my mouth shut? LOL...just joking. Just think of it this way...Daytona was just a preview of what is to come from Gordon this year...khee. I personally think yesterday's race was a great race, but then again I am biased. I am sure last year when JR won, y'all were estatic...now it's my turn. LOL. And for Jr...I think he did pretty good. I mean he came from thirtyth spot to first for a moment or two only to be knocked down to third place. Third isn't so bad...not the best, but not the worst by all means. Then again...all that is of an opinion from a Gordon fan. NASCAR is such a fun sport...not only in the racing but in the chosing of the drivers. Everyone has a different driver to root for...it seems like either you really like a driver or you despise them. It never gets boring...that's for dang sure...lol. -Garrett Duke-

You're welcome, Bethie.

Earnhardt's good...but not as good as Gordon. Go Gordon! Khee -Garrett Duke-

Al McQuid! He was a very believeable bad guy character! I liked him for a bad guy...or Jason Steele. -Garrett Duke-

As I said, I am yet to see why y'all dislike Gordon this much. A cuss word? I guess I cuss a lot, because I tend to like Gordon and his style. 8) Now Jr...he's another story. LOL! Go Gordon! Four more days til Daytona! -Garrett Duke-

Gordon a cuss word? *shakes head in disgust* Y'all don't know what you're missing out on. LOL. I still don't see what y'all see that is so wrong with Gordon. LOL. Oh well, as I said, we all have our right to a certian driver. As for that beer...Gordon fan or not, it is very much appreciated! -Garrett Duke-

LOL! Good point!...No more Rosco's for me! Or Luke's for that matter! One of my gold fish - the one named Luke - died this morning or last night. I went to feed him this morning and found him on the bottom. So now it's only Bo, Flash, and Cooter. -Garrett Duke-

I understand what y'all are saying! I am the same way...most people I know are Jr fans -still don't know why - (LOL!) but we all get along other than teasing back and forth about eachother's drivers. I don't have a problem with JR or SR...they are great drivers...in fact Sr is one of the two drivers who has more championships than Gordon....Sr and Richard Petty both have seven. Gordon has four...for now at least. LOL! Bethie...thank-you for your input on "Hazzard in Trouble" hopefully you can talk some sense into my twin. LOL. Hopefully all our drivers will have good seasons and that we all shall enjoy the season while it lasts...five more days until Daytona! -Garrett Duke-