Crestwood Independent goes to the Nascar race in Kansas City!
Ladies and gentlemen, in keeping with my "blue collar" root's I attended a Nascar race this past weekend with 30 of my closest friends (customers, and others!) We all arrived on Saturday afternoon, had dinner and drinks, and prepared for the next day's frivolity.
Sunday dawned dull and murky, and we were whisked away to the track by waiting vans. Now is when the fun really begins, we arrived a 7:30 AM and found (finally) the VIP hospitality tent where we had breakfast, lunch, and coffee and beer. Prizes were given out to the guests, we visited with Dr. Jerry Bunch (ESPN) and others until it was time to tour the pit area (very interesting!) Soon it was time to go to our "seats" (read a 40' long aluminum rail 6" wide,) once in your "seat" you have the feeling that your there for the duration.
Suddenly, the politicians are through speaking, the advertising is completed, and a voice (astronaut Lovell) says "gentlemen, start your engines!" From there on you cant hear anything as the noise is deafening! But you adapt because you have a "track scanner," a device that allows you to hear all that is said between drivers, crew, and officials.
The cars come out, the pace car lines them up, green flag, and the noise ratchets up 40%!
Now folks, the "one eyed old fat man" has seen and done a few things before, but this is an experience not to be missed! I know some of you are way to "sophisticated" for such a "Hoosier. blue collar sport" but try it once, good grief, you too may be in the stand with your Kevin Harvick shirt, hat, pants, and yes, watch on!
Tom Ford
No. 394
Sunday dawned dull and murky, and we were whisked away to the track by waiting vans. Now is when the fun really begins, we arrived a 7:30 AM and found (finally) the VIP hospitality tent where we had breakfast, lunch, and coffee and beer. Prizes were given out to the guests, we visited with Dr. Jerry Bunch (ESPN) and others until it was time to tour the pit area (very interesting!) Soon it was time to go to our "seats" (read a 40' long aluminum rail 6" wide,) once in your "seat" you have the feeling that your there for the duration.
Suddenly, the politicians are through speaking, the advertising is completed, and a voice (astronaut Lovell) says "gentlemen, start your engines!" From there on you cant hear anything as the noise is deafening! But you adapt because you have a "track scanner," a device that allows you to hear all that is said between drivers, crew, and officials.
The cars come out, the pace car lines them up, green flag, and the noise ratchets up 40%!
Now folks, the "one eyed old fat man" has seen and done a few things before, but this is an experience not to be missed! I know some of you are way to "sophisticated" for such a "Hoosier. blue collar sport" but try it once, good grief, you too may be in the stand with your Kevin Harvick shirt, hat, pants, and yes, watch on!
Tom Ford
No. 394
posted by Crestwood Independent at 15:21
18 Comments:
Why dont we bring a NASCAR track to Crestwood? We can put it in Crestwood park, or perhaps tear down the mall and do it there. That would be totally awesome.
Yeah, we already have the "pits".
Oh, one other thing, how did the Steelers so this past weekend?
Steelers lost by 7 points to Arazona, however, the Browns beat the Ravens, so we are still in first place in the Central division (3-1!)
In case you missed it, the Rams lost to the Cowboys, are now 0-4, and in last place in their division! Heck, they may be last in the league!!
Tom Ford
it's all about the draft choices
Indeed it is my friend! The Rams have picked some real doozies, no?
It is also however about motivation. We have a fine young African American coach (Mike Tomilson,)who knows what it takes to make it to the playoff's and beyond. The Ram's have an aging coach who apparently has forgotten whether a foot ball is pumped or stuffed!
The Rams have the same old "3 yards and a cloud of dust" team we are used to seeing in St. Louis!
December 20, 2007 we shall see the Steelers V Rams at the dome, so?
By the way, who plays football under roof? Have these players become "metro sexuals?" I want to see old fashioned OUT DOOR football, not a bunch of clowns who don't want to be cold or dirty!
Tom Ford
Perhaps football went indoors not because of "metro sexual" players, but because of the fans? As someone also old enough to remember outdoor football games, I can recall many empty seats on snowy days. Football is enjoyed by the elderly, the handicapped, and those too young to endure the elements. It doesn't strictly belong to those who lack common sense and find it a measure of their manliness to get frostbite.
7:26 PM blogger: Wring your hands, rent your garments, and knash your teeth!
You are one of the reasons the Lams are, and will allways be loosers! Your not a fan, your a person who lives for his / her own comfort.
Guess what! The same travails existed when I was a kid, people in wheel chairs, kids, and, yes, women came to the game to watch, enjoy, and have fun !
"Perhaps," the fans have become too interested in their own comfort to be real fans?
Tom Ford
Just as a note, I've been to Mooresville, North Carolina, home of NASCAR. Traffic is heavy from 7:00AM to 11:00PM. All stores, restaurants, and shops are busy. Most hotels fill up easily. The amount of commerce in that area is unbelievable. WalMart is busy. Across the street, Target is busy. Lowe's is jammed - Lowe's headquarters is there also. Imagine Watson Road bumper to bumper, 12 hours out of the day. That's Mooresville.
Why did you feel the need to mention that this particular fine, young coach was African American? Is it relevant to his position, or did you just want to show your lack of prejudice against blacks?
5:04 PM blogger: Why did I feel the need? Well it could be that I knew it would "tweek your liberal beek!"
Or it could be that I wanted to ratchet up your blood pressure numbers, or?
It was however the fact that Mike T. is the third coach since 1966 for the Steelers, and the first African American in 75 years!
It is also the fact that ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC, and ESPN also felt the need to mention it!
Give it up! Had you been a real fan of football you would know this! However being in on the swim club knitting circle, you no doubt missed it.
Tom Ford
1977 V 2007? Well here are some of the changes.
I think we were better off with the 1977 version. But gee wiz, the liberals say they have "improved" our lives, so?
Tom Ford
Scenario: Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school
parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1977 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2007 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1977 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2007 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1977 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2007 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives
him a whipping with his belt.
1977 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2007 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school .
1977 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2007 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.
1977 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.
2007 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July,
puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1977 - Ants die.
2007 - BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1977 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2007 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
Maybe the BOA ought to pass a special Moving Van Tax on the Mall! Charge $500 for every moving van that loads up another business as it leaves Crestwood for greener pastures.
Get the last $500 out the of the fleeing business before they hit the road.
12:02 Oct. 5
Just wondering ... what is the point of your note, blogger? Assuming you are a resident of Crestwood, why would you want to take aim at the mall in a way as to belittle, to jest? I think we all would like to see a big turnaround in its fate, or at least hope for one. But it belongs to Westfield and to whomever they sell it to. It is a victim of many things: the times, the changing economy, new concepts,location, financing, etc. Taking a comic stance really does not fit the task ahead. It would seem mature and admiral to offer support rather than sarcasm. But, then, we have all come to expect a certain number of bloggers on this site to find fault, so it must be your turn. Never fear, it seems you have lots of company in your constant pursuit of ho, ho's.
St. Louis Domestic Court
St. Louis Missouri
Courtroom Drama
A seven-year old boy was at the center of a St Louis County court room drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree possible.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two court recesses to check legal references and confer with the child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the St Louis Rams football team, whom he firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.
Tom Ford
FLASH from Rams park!
St Louis Rams football practice was delayed nearly 2 hours after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Scott Linehan immediately suspended practice while St Louis and federal investigators were called in. After a complete analysis, FBI forensic experts determined that the white substance unknown to the players was the goal line. Practice was resumed after special agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.
Tom Ford
Good one! OUCH!
Steelers, 21---Seahawks, 0
(with most of our starters out!)
Ram's? Well they loose again!
Tom Ford
Congrats to Steeler's fans, sympathies to Ram's fans -
now for your consolation, an "oh brother, where did you get that one?" joke:
What kind of food has difficulty making up its mind?
Waffles!
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