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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Sheryl Crow about boyfriend Lance Armstrong:

He's better about shaving his legs than I am," Crow said. "The pressure's on me to keep my legs smooth."

BREAKING NASCAR NEWS
DEI and Waltrip part ways after 2005: Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI) and Michael Waltrip announced today they will no longer be together beginning in 2006. The DEI #15 NAPA Chevrolet has been driven by Michael Waltrip, a fan-favorite, in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for the past five seasons where he earned four victories, including two Daytona 500 wins in 2001 and 2003. "All of us at DEI want to thank Michael for all his contributions to our organization and wish him well as he moves on in his career," said Richie Gilmore, DEI's Vice President of Motorsports. "Dale and Teresa gave me an opportunity with a winning organization that I have been proud to be an integral part of for the last five years," Waltrip said. "My professional relationship with DEI is ending, but my personal relationships have ties that are deep-rooted. Therefore, my decision to leave DEI is a difficult one. Our individual visions for the future are taking different courses, but our goals are the same- to be successful in the premier division of NASCAR.""DEI's NASCAR Nextel Cup focus for 2006," continued Gilmore, "will be to sharpen every entity of our race teams by preparing the #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., for the championship. Additionally, we are working diligently with our current partner, NAPA, on returning to the #15 car."(DEI PR)

Latest on Will Ferrell's NASCAR movie: Wacky comedian Will Ferrell is roaring toward Charlotte to film a NASCAR comedy here this fall. Now, you might automatically imagine Ferrell exploring how fast he can go through a fast-food drive-through, and there will be plenty of Ferrell's silly screen antics. But experts say the movie represents something significant: This will be the first major studio project made in the state [North Carolina] in three years. The reason? The state is poised to get back in the race for film projects by offering more competitive funding incentives for filmmakers. According to sources close to the Columbia Studios project, Ferrell will be here from about September to December, filming at a Charlotte studio and at racetracks and nearby towns. The project was formerly titled "Talladega Nights," but that name has been dropped. It is now being referred to as "The Untitled Will Ferrell NASCAR Comedy." (Expect that to change.) Sources close to the project could not say where the film is set, or if that issue has been decided. The NASCAR comedy is slated for release sometime next year. "That film was set for Alabama," Frank Capra Jr., president of Wilmington's ScreenGem Studios, says of the Ferrell comedy. "The incentives -- or the promise of the incentives -- are what brought it to Charlotte." Some Carolinians might get into the act, too. At least some actors will be needed, and perhaps plenty of extras to fill racing grandstands.(Charlotte Observer)(7-14-2005)

I'm Such a Klutz

Yesterday I experienced my first ride on a Jet Ski. I had never been on one before so I was very, very nervous about going. It ended up being really fun. Loren and I only fell of once, when he was playing around doing 360's. So this morning I wake up and my body is very sore. Legs, butt and arms (from holding on so tight, if I fell he was going down with me). This afternoon as I walked down the steps from my desk my leg gives out and I fall to my knees twisting my foot in the process. Now I'm sitting here at work with my leg propped up with ice on it. Its not too bad just a little sore and swollen. Got to love it!

TORNADO HITS ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

The tornado caused heavy structural damage to parts of the grandstand, luxury suites, corporate offices and the infield area.

Jamie McMurray to drive the #6 car for Roush Racing in 2007

McMurray to the #6?.....in 2007? UPDATE: hearing that Jamie McMurray, current driver of the #42 Texaco Dodge for Chip Ganassi, has signed a multi-year agreement with Roush Racing to drive the #6 Ford beginning in 2007. Hmm...so who drives the #6 in 2006?(7-6-2005)UPDATE: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that it will part ways with driver Jamie McMurray following the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season. "Jamie's made a decision to go in another direction after we've both fulfilled the commitment that we made to each other in 2002," said team owner Chip Ganassi. "We didn't do a good job of conveying to Jamie where this team is headed, but we expect a lot of success with Jamie the rest of this year and next year, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors beyond that." Team owner Felix Sabates added, "This is a total team sport and the Texaco/Havoline team will continue to stay focused on making the Chase and running for the Championship this season, next season and well into the future."

This is another picture from Tahquamenon Falls. This is part of the Upper Falls.

This is an awesome picture I got of the sunset on Sunday night. A storm was coming in and the sky just looked amazing. We had to drive forever to actually find a clearing to take a good picture.

Here's another picture of the shoreline of Mackinac Island

This is the Grand Hotel. If you've ever seen the movie "Somewhere in Time" with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour alot of it was filmed here.

This one is of me and the "kids" (Cindy's niece and son) at Tahquamenon Falls.

I took this picture out of my windshield while we were crossing the Mackinac Bridge.

Back from vacation I have some photos's to share. First up this is the Arch Rock on Mackinac Island. I absolutely LOVE this picture!