Good Morning Gang,it's a pretty morning here,and like Bob,waitng on Thrusday's 80's woohoo................. .........................

Well going to get to it,hope ya'll have a gooden,and special prayers to the family,and ya'll take it easy today,and if it don't come easy,just don't force it................................. ......................................

Hey Chuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hows that body work coming......................

Mornin Y'all!
Time to leave Phoenix. Yesterday was quite a day. We had 2 spinouts and 3 crashes in a very small field. All drivers are okay, one gal broke a couple of ribs when she t-boned the wall right past the finish line. Her car is junk. The other 2 are repairable after a lot of dollars. The cars we were with came out okay, had some handling issues with one but got down both lanes. I don't believe this organization will be back to Firebird. 3 crashes from the left lane are not coincidence. The wind and the narrow grovve aren't good for high horsepower short wheelbase cars.
Time to hit the road.
Y'all have a gooden.

Sounds rough Floyd.

Mike, I'm losing my mind...have so much to say that I left your part out! But, we had so much fun with you guys, glad you, Hope & Mannie got to come & I so enjoyed listening & talking with you & Rampy...good stuff!

No problem Michelle,we had fun too,getting to talk with Rampy was cool,and to rehatch some good old memories,well warmed my old heart,and I don't know if we would have been out of Bass Pro Shop yet,if I had'nt insisted to Mannie that I was going home,lol,I don't know if I got a fisherman or a hunter or a drag racer or a baseball player,lol,he loves them all........................and thanks again for the ride,sometimes I tend to forget,my legs are wore out till I get miles away from the truck,oh and thanks for delievering my headers to IM,can't wait to see my new bling....................... ..............................................

Mornin' all! Monday again... but I am thankful to have my job, especially in this day and age. Keeps me racing and meeting you fine folks.

Hi Mike! Glad you had a good time, and that's so cool Mannie did too, and at the BPS. That's some good stuff, seeing old friends, and having old friends like Dave Rampy.

Bob, sounds great! I'm sure we can talk Christine into it. I'd like to go to my buddy's dad's place out in the woods and shoot some clays, but I gotta get the car finished first.

Michelle, we've all been there. I have no doubt you'll be lighting lamps real soon. Like maybe in 6 weeks at PRP?

Ouch Floyd, that smarts. Glad to hear the drivers are good, but it sux to lose the cars.

Mouse, glad to hear the S10 is back to life! And it's not a bad thing to be a racing addict.... I hope.

Guy, x2 what Bob said about the colonoscopies. Get some rest and hope all goes well.

I thought I uploaded the pic to PB, but I think I just put it on FB late last night, on Forever 53. The return road that goes to Christine & co's pits was renamed, complete with signs, to Big Brewer Lane, and at the track yesterday after the racers meeting, the signs were revealed. It was a windy rainy day, so I know there will be a better picture when we have better weather. Two of the boys, Markie and Joey, were there along with Christine, so there were tears and hugs going around. Big hugs for Christine and their boys.

It was only on there for a little bit, before wet sanding it off, but it was nice to see the quarter in one color. I think it's coming out really nice, I'm really happy with it. My buddy Ed has a great eye and touch for getting the high and low spots, when he's not yelling at me for oversanding. :lol:

Well, it's "P" day: Preparation (Pee and Poop) as I start taking all that nasty stuff in about an hour and half! Right now enjoying some lemonade which I will continue to drink a lot of until I go to bed! Have to be at hospital to check in out-patient at 6:45 in the morning! Not going to be pleasant afternoon I am sure. Mike, how many loads of scrap did you have to sell to get you and Mannie in at Z-Max? I went to mess at Firebird (Arizona Nationals) and think if they could have they woulda took my right arm! Gettin' to the point it is a waste of heard earned money to go to those "dog and pony" shows anymore! You all have a good day while I shyt my brains out!

Morning everybody.
Looking good Chuck.
Y'all have a good one.
See ya.

Morning dudes and dudette's,prutty here des morning,mar.30,2002, one of the neatest things happened,my little boy Emmanuel Paul Hawks (Mannie) was borned and on Aug.10 2004,he became my little boy,and wow what a blessing the good lord put in my life.
With every blessing their a hardships,but with the unconditional love this blessing gives me,all I can say is Thank You Lord..............................
HAPPY B-DAY MANNIE..............................

With all the troubles and hard times in this old life,it is wonderful to have this extended family,on DRR to share stuff like b-days with,Mannie gets excited when he sees his name on the puter,and it bring tears to my eyes to think,he was a yes or no away from never being in mylife,so thank you for the yes........................... ..............................

Well hope Guys rowter rooter job goes well today, and they don't find a Hot tamale in der,that did'nt get flushed,I know TMI,can't help it,good luck Guy........
And yes it took a half ton p/u load of treasures(junk) to take Mannie to the 4-wide Nationals,but it was worth every piece of steel for that smile.......... .....................

Well hope everyone is off to a real good morning and hope ya'll have a gooden,and we'll be praying for all in need of a prayer,and ya'll keep on keeping on,till your keeping on ain't keeping on nomore........... .........................................

Hey Chuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle,I just saw your kids yard toys come off the mountain,I'll try my best to gettem all gathered up,and bringum home,I could have sworn Chevy was on one of them riding toys, ............................................I'm just talking.......... ..........................................................

Well Mike, just go ahead & keep the toys for Mannie to play with for a while but you can send Chevy back home in a bit! lol

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear MMMMMAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Happy birthday to you!!!!!!!
We love you Mannie!!!!

Mornin' all!

Just so we know who we're talking about:



Happy birthday Mannie! I hope you have a great day!

Hi Mike! That's the good stuff. Today is also my buddy, more like another brother, Jerry's birthday.

Thanks Mouse, it's getting there. It's going to hurt this weekend... calling for 80 and sun on Saturday, PRP's opening day, but I'll get there soon enough, I hope.

I hope you're doing ok out there, Guy, and not having to sleep on your stomach.

today in honor of Mannie and Jerry, woo hoo!

Mike -- you talking about your son brought tears to my eyes... kids are such a blessing, aren't they? Happy birthday to your Mannie -- he is a cutie pie! Do you think that he will race Jr. Dragsters one day? It's such a great start into racing for kids.

Chuck, I'm like you -- opening day is going to hurt not being able to race yet. BUT.... good things come to those who wait! At least we will have beautiful weather. I'm debating bringing JJ out that day -- he needs to get used to the sounds and smells of the track... because he's going to be there a lot as he gets older. Coming from a racing family, I'm hoping that he will want to race Jr. Dragsters like his 'ole mama did back in the day, LoL!

You all take care!

Well, as I suspected the Dr. said I am still an "almost perfect a-hole"! Got one little area that is a little constricted but as long as I am going to Los Dos, it seems to be taking care of matters! On the sadder side, the rancher who made national news headlines yesterday by being killed by suspected "wetback" was a friend of mine in our yonger years as was all of his family. Really pulled on the old heart strings to think that someone would kill such a helpful person as Rob Krentz was! Rob was only 58 years old and was apparetly shot on his quad while checking water lines and fences on his southeast AZ 35,000 acre ranch! My condolences to entire Kretz Clan!

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday sweet Mannie, happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuu!!!! Catch this big kiss from me to you!!! Sending many blessings "little Mannie"!!!

Life is good! My Angel came for a little visit today! Enjoy life to the fullest like my Angel does!

Bob J... can't wait for wings and a cold beer!!!

Good Morning Gang,thank for b-day wishes,like I said,he loves to read his name on the puter.
We had a wonderful b-day dinner at Lonestar yesternight(MT)we topped it off with a brownie blast with candles on it,had some good ole family fun....................... ..........................

Hey Chuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the pics.that was one cool memory,and Mannie still keeps that trophy on the TV,for all to see...............................

MaB good to hear from you,hope all is well,and God Bless those Angels,the good Lord knows when we need a visit.................... ..........................

Well the rest of you wonderful folks,hope ya'll have a gooden and prayers all around,and remember,when you're smiling the rest of the world wonders why.................... ....................................................

And Kimmy,I'm so glad you stopped bye,was wondering how JJ was doing,and you're so right,about the blessings,and as for a jr.well see how school goes,and they will probablly be one before to long............................

Michelle,has the wind blew you off the Mt.yet,it is unbelieveable here,just saw a buzzard trying to circle and the next thing I know is he's sideways and upside down,with blue smoke trailing behind,or aleast,I hope it was blue smoke.................. ....................................................

lol, thanks for making me laugh out loud this morning Mike! Off to a busy day at work today!
Glad Mannie had fun last night! Tell HOpe we got the invite when we got home. My lil Man will be 7 on Easter Sunday! I'm not sure what we're doing yet, but we'll let you know. Are you coming to school?

Love you Ma B! It's getting close to time to hang out with you & Chuck & my prp buds...talked to Fred Craw last night who told me to be sure & give the track owner? I think a hard time that he was a good friend of his. Not sure how to get Madi's Jr there, maybe we can find someone with room to haul it for us. HOpe you all have a day full of smiles!!!!

Mornin all...its a little late for morning but its a nice day and I feel fair.

There's so many on here to say something to...I cant remember all....sorry.

Mike you and Chuck do such a good job of saying something to everyone...especially the LADIES

If I miss anyone,dont take it personal...how about a group hug

Have a wonderful day all.

Slept good last night, wake up this mornin' with shoulder's hurting, cold sweat (more like hot flashes) and haven't figured it out yet! Temp was 97, blood pressure was 106 over 65. Thinkin' it might be the after-effects of the anesthesia which I threw up after I got home yesterday as I did last time they used that product on me! Feelin' a bit more normal right now but will see how the day goes! You all have a gooden!

Mornin Y'all!
Happy birthday, Mannie! All us good people were born in march.

Mornin' all! Hey Bob, my daddy didn't raise no fool.

Hi Mike! Glad to hear you had more of that good stuff last night. Of course, now I want a steak and a brownie.

Hey Kimmy, glad you stopped by. Mike, I know from Facebook JJ is doing better. Kimmy, I say get him used to it now... but I say that regardless of anyone's age. Are you in a second ride, or sharing your dad's?

Guy, sorry to hear about your friend. And sorry to hear you're under the weather. I think you must be a quart low on Los Dos. There's my prescription for you.

Michelle, Michael Tedesco is the PRP track owner, and he has 2 girls in Fred Craw juniors. Unfortunately, for the May race, there is no junior racing that weekend. It's all Pro Am, and then Saturday night is box/no box $1000 to win, and Sunday is box/no box, $1500 to win. IHRA cars are allowed to run their set ups (stops), and both are 1/8th mile.

Another beautiful day out there, hope to get to enjoy some of it. You all have a great day.