I've tried to write this blog on more than one occasion.Finally after much thought here goes nothing.
On February 23rd I went to the Doctor.My blood pressure was high.165/101.I told the doctor that I did'nt feel well and he asked me what I wanted him to do?I replied"what do you think I ought to do"?The doctor said he doesnt treat patience for general medical.I asked if he felt i needed to go to the ER across the street?The doctor told me to go home a 60 mile drive and relax.By the...

Wow where do I start.We flew all day Wednesday and arrived around 4:30 p.m.The temp was mid 70's and humid.
Thursday was the duals.We all went to the duals.Wife,son and my parents.To say I was estatic was a understatement when Jeff won.We went to Steak and Shake.Needless to say S and S puts In and Out to shame.A must is the 1/2 and 1/2 shake split down the middle of the glass.
Friday we went to Breakfast at Disneyworld and had breakfast with Pooh,Tigger,Mary Poppins,Mad Hatter and...

3 years ago today was the first day our son came to live with us forever.His mom, my sister in law passed away the day before unexpectedly at the age of 39.DeeJay had been staying with us on and off since he was 3 weeks old.Usually about two weeks to a month at a time.
The first time we took DeeJay to see his NiNi and Epa he won my dad over.DeeJay was fussing and my dad asked if he could hold him.DeeJay went to my dad and my dad reclined in his chair.DeeJay layed on his chest and went to...

Sunday morning I recieved a phone call from my dad asking me if I wanted to go night two?Dad threw in he would treat.I jumped at the chance to see night two.
We arrived in Calistoga at 3:30.Walked up to the tiocket booth and bought tickets and went and found a seat.There was'nt as much pre race activity as on night one.The winieries went home.The WRA (Vintage Racing Association) had there cars on display.There was a booth set up for the raffle prizes.There were items autographed from Mario...

Last night I atteneded the first night of the Louie Vermeil classic.In case you dont know Louie is Dicks dad and had passed away in 1986.Louie opened up Calistoga Speedway in 1937.The speedway is located on the fairgrounds of the Napa County Fairgrounds.Louie owned race cars up until the late 70s.Louie was also intrumental in keeping the track open when facing strong opposition frome the neighborhood.Yes this is another track that was there before houses.As the years of progressed and with out Louies...