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My Friday AccidentThis is what happened on Friday evening while the guys were having their football practice. I felt really bad that I was the cause of practice having to end earlier than expected. It was a total accident!Miranda(my nephews girlfriend) & I were playing keep away from Mocha(the beautiful terrier-mix) in the slide show! We were tossing the football back & forth for awhile trying to keep Mocha busy & out of the way of the guys! Mocha is about 80lbs & anyone that has a very hyper & very strong dog knows what I mean when I say there was no stopping him. Well I caught the ball the same time his K9 hit the ball too, & thus the webbing between my ring & middle finger got sliced open on my right hand! It was so cool though! It didn't even hurt at the time or even the next morning... the next night was when I finally got feeling back in my hand! Doc pumped it full of novocaine! Well I hope everyone had an awesome weekend! Take Care & Be Safe Always my friends!Remembering Nascar Legends... Remembering Bobby Hamilton Bobby Hamilton (1957-2007) Sunday, January 7, 2007 (01-07) 20:28 PST Nashville, Tenn. (AP) Bobby Hamilton, the longtime NASCAR driver who won the 2001 Talladega 500 and was the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series champion, died Sunday of cancer, said Liz Allison, a family friend who co-hosted a radio show with Hamilton. He was 49. Hamilton was at home with his family when he died, said Allison, the widow of former NASCAR star Davey Allison. "The thing I loved about Bobby Sr. so much is that he treated everybody the same," Allison said. "It didn't matter if you were one of the drivers he competed against or a fan he'd never laid eyes on before. "He didn't have a pretentious bone in his body. I think that's why people were drawn to him. He was just very real and had a way of relating to everyone." Hamilton was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in February. A malignant growth was found when swelling from dental surgery did not go down. "NASCAR is saddened by the passing of Bobby Hamilton," said Jim Hunter, NASCAR's vice president of communications. "Bobby was a great competitor, dedicated team owner and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Hamilton family." Hamilton raced in the first three truck races of the season, with a best finish of 14th at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before turning over the wheel to his son, Bobby Hamilton Jr. The senior Hamilton then started chemotherapy and radiation treatment. By August, he had returned to work at Bobby Hamilton Racing in Mount Juliet, about 20 miles east of Nashville, and doctors indicated his CAT scans looked good. But microscopic cancer cells remained on the right side of his neck. "Cancer is an ongoing battle, and once you are diagnosed you always live with the thought of the disease in your body," Hamilton said in an article posted on NASCAR's Web site last month. "It is the worst thing you could ever imagine." Hamilton, born in Nashville in 1957, drove in all of NASCAR's top three divisions, making 371 starts and winning four times in what is now the Nextel Cup series. He won 10 truck races and one Busch Series race. "I love what I do; I love this business," he said in March 2006 when he disclosed that he had cancer. "NASCAR has been good to me, and I just don't feel comfortable when I am not around it." Hamilton's Nextel Cup wins, in addition to Talladega, came at Phoenix, Rockingham and Martinsville. His best season was in 1996 when he finished ninth in the points standings. He won his first Cup race that year, at Phoenix. Hamilton drove in the top-level NASCAR series from 1989-05, earning $14.3 million and racing to 20 top-five finishes. He became a full-time driver-owner in the truck series in 2003. The news of Hamilton's death caught friends by surprise. Nextel Cup driver Sterling Marlin, a fellow Tennessee native, said a lot of people didn't know Hamilton well even though he was generous enough to give someone the shirt off his back. "He always had a good vision," Marlin said in Daytona where testing begins Monday. "He always wanted to do things his own way, so he became his own boss, got into the trucks, and it worked out well for him." Another NASCAR favorite, 1973 Winston Cup champion Benny Parsons, was diagnosed with cancer in his left lung in July. He was checked into intensive care last week at a North Carolina hospital. In addition to Bobby Jr., Hamilton is survived by wife Lori and a granddaughter. Remembering Benny Parsons Benny Parsons (1941-2007) Click the link below to watch video: Remembering Benny Parson ?? Jeremy Dunn Jan 16, 2007 It doesn't seem fair. The NASCAR world is still mourning the loss of Bobby Hamilton, and now we are informed of the tragic passing of NASCAR legend Benny Parsons. Benny Parsons passed away at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday morning due to complications from lung cancer. Parsons was only 65 year old. I had never met Benny Parsons, but I felt like I knew him. My early memory of Parsons was him driving the black, white, and gold Copenhagan Chevrolet for Johnny Hayes and then the Jackson Brothers. He was in the twilight of his career, and he only competed in select races, primarily the prestigious races such as the Daytona 500 and Coca Cola 600. In 1987, his good friend Rick Hendrick offered him an opportunity to fill in for the ill Tim Richmond in what at the time was considered one of the best rides in NASCAR. Parsons drove the Folgers Chevrolet, the same car that had won seven races in 1986. Parsons returned to full-time competition. After the 1988 season, Parsons retired from NASCAR competition. But long before I became acquainted with NASCAR, Benny Parsons was acknowledged as a legend in motorsports. He was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina and spent the majority of his life in a small town called Ellerbe, which was located just down the road from the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. After his family moved to Detroit, Michigan, Parsons worked for his father at a local service station. As a particular race team stopped to fuel up their truck, Parsons was invited to join the team as they headed to Mount Clemens Speedway. This was the commencement of Parsons stock car racing career. In 1970, Parsons became a full-time driver as he competed in 45 NASCAR sanctioned events. He finished the season with 12 top fives, and recorded 23 top tens. Just three years later, Benny Parsons was able to conquer his first championship, despite winning only one race. Uniformity was the key, as he scored 15 top fives, and 21 top tens in only 28 starts throughout the 1973 season. Parsons drove for L.G. DeWitt, and fended off established stock car luminaries such as Richard Petty and David Pearson to claim his first and only championship. Parsons continued to steadily win races throughout the remainder of the 1970???s and into the early 1980???s. What he considered his biggest accomplishment as a driver was his 1975 Daytona 500 triumph. His final win came at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1984 driving for Johnny Hayes. Parsons finished his NASCAR career with 21 victories, 199 top fives, 283 top tens, 20 poles. He competed in 526 races. Parsons was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall Of Fame in 1994, and documented as one of NASCAR???s 50 greatest drivers. Eventually, Parsons would hang up his helmet and diligently pursue his career as a television analyst for ESPN/ABC. Along with Bob Jenkins and Ned Jarrett, Parsons spent many Sunday afternoons in the living rooms of thousands of NASCAR fans. Parsons won the ACE Award in 1989, and an EMMY award in 1996. In 2001, Parsons joined the NBC crew with Allen Bestwick, Bill Weber, and Wally Dallenbach. He coined the phrase ???cue the duck???, which referred to AFLAC sponsored NASCAR trivia question that was featured during each NBC broadcast. Parsons publicly revealed his illness in July of 2006. He continued to appear at the racetrack and in the booth, but there were times when he was unable to show up for work. There was a void left unfilled in all of those broadcasts that he was absent from. But Parsons continued to intrepidly combat this potentially deadly disease. In October, the disease was in full remission, and the NASCAR world breathed a sigh of relief. However, Parsons remained ill and was unable to be present at the annual NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards Banquet. It was reported that he was suffering from side effects due to his cancer remedies. He was admitted into the hospital on December 26, 2006, and his condition was deemed critical. Sorrowfully, he did not improve and was pronounced dead on January 16, 2007. Benny Parsons was widely recognized as a gentleman and will be greatly missed. Remembering Dale Earnhardt Sr. Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1951-2007) Dale Earnhardt died following a last lap crash at the Daytona 500. Earnhardt won 76 Winston Cup races and won 7 Championships. He was my favorite driver and my hero. NASCAR will never be the same without him. The following is a poem that I found and had to display it here: When God put you on this earth, he knew what you would be. You would be the driver of the black No. 3. Now you drive in heaven, racing for the Lord. I only hope that God didn't put you in a Ford. The mere mention of the name Dale Earnhardt provoked emotions of respect, idolization and a stilling sense of awe in race fans and people around the world. His daring and calculated moves on the track that brought fear and respect from his fellow drivers were often off-set with his advice and extensions of friendship to them off the track. He may have been known as The Intimidator, but his heart and giving ways were bigger than any track he raced. Many of those giving and charitable ways often went without fanfare or public accolades. As busy as he was, he never forgot his humble beginnings and knew the value of taking time to remember those in need. Dale Earnhardt was a respected race car driver and a winning team owner. He was loved as a husband, father, grandfather, boss and most importantly - a person. When the black 3 Chevrolet took to the track, fans stood, cheered and watched his every move. He is still admired, still respected and will never be forgotten. Birth Place: Kannapolis, NC Birth Date: April 29, 1951 Spouse: Teresa Earnhardt Children: Kerry Kelley Dale, Jr. Taylor Career Milestones: Rookie of the Year, 1979 Seven-Time NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion - 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994 Five-time NMPA Driver of the Year - 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1994 Only six-time winner of the Busch Clash - 1980, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995 Only three-time winner of the Winston All-Star Race - 1987, 1990, 1993 Two-time American Driver of the Year - 1987, 1994 Four-time winner of the International Race of Champions- 1990, 1995, 1999, 2000 Seven-time winner of the Goody's 300 Busch Series at Daytona (including five straight wins from 1990 - 1994) Daytona 500 Winner - 1998 First American driver to receive AUTOSPORTS Gregor Grant Award First Winston Cup driver to drive at Suzaka Circuitland, Japan 12-time winner of the 125-mile qualifying race at Daytona (including ten straight wins from 1990 - 1999) Named ESPY's "Driver of the Decade" (1990's) Year 2000 marked Dale's 22nd full season on the NASCAR Winston Cup Circuit "Most Popular Driver" Award, 2001 Because of recent abductions : In daylight hours, refresh yourself Of these things to do In an emergency situation... This is for you, And for you to share With your wife, Your children, Everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, Forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful In this crazy world we live in. â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow Is the strongest point On your body. If you are close enough to use it, Do! â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 2. Learned this from a tourist guide In New Orleans. If a robber asks For your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you... Chances are That he is more interested In your wallet and/or purse Than you, And he will go For the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! Also, I've been told that if someone tries to get you to drive them somewhere, throw the keys. Most likely, they will either go after the keys and leave you alone or give up. â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 3. If you are ever thrown Into the trunk of a car, Kick out the back tail lights And stick your arm out the hole And start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, But everybody else will. This has saved lives. â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 4. Women have a tendency To get into their cars after shopping, Eating, working, etc., And just sit (doing their checkbook, Or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator Will be watching you, And this is the perfect opportunity For him to get in On the passenger side, Put a gun to your head, And tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. a. If someone Is in the car With a gun To your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine And speed into anything, Wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is In the back seat They will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes Bail out and run. It is better than having them Find your body In a remote location. â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 5. A few notes about getting Into your car in a parking lot, Or parking garage: A.) Be aware: Look around you, Look into your car, At the passenger side floor, And in the back seat B.) If you are parked next to a big van, Enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims By pulling them into their vans While the women are attempting To get into their cars. C.) Look at the car Parked on the driver's side Of your vehicle, And the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone In the seat nearest your car, You may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.) â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!) â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably! in a zig -zag pattern! â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ 8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP. It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim. ******* Here it is ******* 9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night. Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby - This e-mail should probably be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana. â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’☺â†Â·â™¥Â·â†’ I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc. you may want to pass it onto them, as well. Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it's better to be safe than sorry ]]>
This is what happened on Friday evening while the guys were having their football practice. I felt really bad that I was the cause of practice having to end earlier than expected. It was a total accident!
Miranda(my nephews girlfriend) & I were playing keep away from Mocha(the beautiful terrier-mix) in the slide show! We were tossing the football back & forth for awhile trying to keep Mocha busy & out of the way of the guys! Mocha is about 80lbs & anyone that has a very hyper & very strong dog knows what I mean when I say there was no stopping him. Well I caught the ball the same time his K9 hit the ball too, & thus the webbing between my ring & middle finger got sliced open on my right hand!
It was so cool though! It didn't even hurt at the time or even the next morning... the next night was when I finally got feeling back in my hand! Doc pumped it full of novocaine!
Well I hope everyone had an awesome weekend! Take Care & Be Safe Always my friends!
Hamilton was at home with his family when he died, said Allison, the widow of former NASCAR star Davey Allison.
Dale Earnhardt died following a last lap crash at the Daytona 500. Earnhardt won 76 Winston Cup races and won 7 Championships. He was my favorite driver and my hero. NASCAR will never be the same without him.
The following is a poem that I found and had to display it here:
When God put you on this earth, he knew what you would be. You would be the driver of the black No. 3. Now you drive in heaven, racing for the Lord. I only hope that God didn't put you in a Ford.
The mere mention of the name Dale Earnhardt provoked emotions of respect, idolization and a stilling sense of awe in race fans and people around the world. His daring and calculated moves on the track that brought fear and respect from his fellow drivers were often off-set with his advice and extensions of friendship to them off the track.
He may have been known as The Intimidator, but his heart and giving ways were bigger than any track he raced. Many of those giving and charitable ways often went without fanfare or public accolades. As busy as he was, he never forgot his humble beginnings and knew the value of taking time to remember those in need.
Dale Earnhardt was a respected race car driver and a winning team owner. He was loved as a husband, father, grandfather, boss and most importantly - a person. When the black 3 Chevrolet took to the track, fans stood, cheered and watched his every move. He is still admired, still respected and will never be forgotten.
In an emergency situation... This is for you,
And for you to share With your wife, Your children,
Everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips,
Forward them to someone you care about.
It never hurts to be careful In this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow
Is the strongest point On your body.
If you are close enough to use it,
Do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide In New Orleans.
If a robber asks For your wallet and/or purse,
DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.
Toss it away from you... Chances are
That he is more interested In your wallet and/or purse
Than you, And he will go For the wallet/purse.
RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! Also, I've been told that if someone tries to get you to drive them somewhere, throw the keys. Most likely, they will either go after the keys and leave you alone or give up.
3. If you are ever thrown Into the trunk of a car,
Kick out the back tail lights And stick your arm out the hole And start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, But everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency To get into their cars after shopping, Eating, working, etc., And just sit (doing their checkbook, Or making a list, etc.
DON'T DO THIS!)
The predator Will be watching you, And this is the perfect opportunity For him to get in On the passenger side, Put a gun to your head, And tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR,
LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. a. If someone Is in the car With a gun To your head
DO NOT DRIVE OFF,
Repeat:
DO NOT DRIVE OFF!
Instead gun the engine And speed into anything,
Wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you.
If the person is In the back seat
They will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes
Bail out and run. It is better than having them
Find your body In a remote location.
A.) Be aware: Look around you,
Look into your car, At the passenger side floor,
And in the back seat
B.) If you are parked next to a big van,
Enter your car from the passenger door.
Most serial killers attack their victims
By pulling them into their vans
While the women are attempting
To get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car Parked on the driver's side
Of your vehicle, And the passenger side.
If a male is sitting alone In the seat nearest your car,
You may want to walk back into the mall, or work,
and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs.
(Stairwells are horrible places to be alone
and the perfect crime spot.
This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you
(a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then,
it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ.
RUN, Preferably! in a zig -zag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying
to be sympathetic: STOP.
It may get you raped, or killed.
Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,
well educated man, who ALWAYS played
on the sympathies of unsuspecting women.
He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked
"for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle,
which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me
that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch
the night before last, and she called the police
because it was late and she thought it was weird.
The police told her "Whatever you do,
DO NOT open the door."
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby
had crawled near a window, and she was worried
that it would crawl to the street and get run over.
The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way,
whatever you do, DO NOT open the door."
He told her that they think a serial killer
has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax
women out of their homes thinking that someone
dropped off a baby He said they have not verified it,
but have had several calls by women saying that
they hear baby's cries outside their doors
when they're home alone at night. Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door
for a crying baby - This e-mail should probably
be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory
was mentioned on America's Most Wanted
this past Saturday when they profiled
the serial killer in Louisiana.
I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know.
It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed
by lighting another candle. I was going to
send this to the ladies only, but guys,
if you love your mothers, wives, sisters,
daughters, etc. you may want to pass it onto them, as well. Send this to any woman you know
that may need to be reminded
that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it
and it's better to be safe than sorry
© Susie ~ (SLC) 2007
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