Saturday, August 6, 2005

Free, Amazing Secrets, Household Hints, Saving Money

I thought that this site would interest a few of my "regular readers". You know who you are - that one person that keeps asking me what the hell a clickjack is.

Anyway did you know that if you got water in your wristwatch, you should strap it to a light bulb and wait for water droplets to form on the glass, then open and wipe off.

For all you criminals out there, you can remove blood stains from carpet by sponging immediately with cold water, then use a bit of soap, rinse and dry.

Did you know that there's a way to freshen stale nuts? (no jokes from the peanut gallery - hahahahahahahah)

This one's good for raceday: Eliminate popcorn duds -fast: Freeze the corn first then it will all pop. ( I need a report back from a loyal reader if this works) The truth be told, I really like the half popped soldiers... Beck saves them for me when we pop corn at the ranch.

For those Mennonite readers who want to lengthen the life of their wooden clothespins: Boil them in salt solution.

Now, if there were just a way to feed the girls, mow the lawn, and go to work all from home - I'd buy that for a dollar!

Free, Amazing Secrets, Household Hints, Saving Money

Warren County Farmers Fair Balloon Festival



Beck, Paige & Kaitlyn enjoyed to Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmer's Fair.

Pictures here

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!



It seems that we pulled it off. We were able to get Mom and Dad to our house on the premise that Jim, Kathe and Walt were going to be visiting Kaitlyn for the first time - so why not have a BBQ?

Well, of couse it was all a sinister plan to get them here to celebrate 5 decades of marraige!

All photos here

Saturday, July 23, 2005


My buddy Lou and I went to Pocono practice with his son Michael. This was seconds after Elliott Sadler backed it into the wall.

And the damage. DOOOH, that's gonna leave a mark

I like this shot because of the little flag on the bottom and the "Pocono" on the wall in the background. You will have to click on the picture to make it bigger to see.

OK, you are at the most exciting place in the WORLD, there are NASCAR Nextel Cup cars going 200 miles per hour right in front of your eyes, but this kid needs to play a game. What is coming of our children? Look at the track man!

Every time I tried to take a picture of these guys, Michael hid his face!

So, I ran 10 minutes away to get beers (Lou paid - thank you) and I had just sat down and Michael had to go potty.

When they came back, I tried to snap this when he wasn't looking but the masterful Michael is quick with his hands!

(Notice the 24 car in the background by sheer luck)

Mmmmm, fries!

KURT!!!!!!!!!!! (I think he waived to me). Seriously, when some guys - like Jr. and Gordon came on the track for practice, fans jumped up and screamed "GO GET UM!". Ahhh, dude - it's p-r-a-c-t-i-c-e.

Kaitlyn fell asleep in the jungle. She looks just like her daddy with the way she puts her arms over her head. The other night, Beck and I went to sleep and checked on them both. They could have been twins - each had her arms exactly like this!

A shower, just for little ol' me?

Sunday, July 17, 2005


Dibble dibble dibble dop.

We had a little rain here this afternoon. A LITTLE? Who am I kidding - a little like Noah had a little. Our sunflower is happy now.

Avon calling!


I'm not so sure I am OK with this. These lovely painted toes are those of miss Paige. And if you are counting, she is all of 2 years and 1 month old. Every time I ask her about them she gets so fired up! "Mommy painted toes! Whweeew wheew!" she tries to imitate Becky blowing them dry.

"Red toes!"

Saturday, July 2, 2005

Welcome: Rubbing Is Racing Blog


Please welcome to the clickjack family of blogs: Rubbing is Racing.

A blog dedicated to NASCAR news, drivers, media, rants, and anything else I decide to talk about. I am also accepting applications for freelance writers. You won't get paid, will have stringent deadlines, and get black ink all over your favorite shortsleeve shirt. Just think of the upside: At least 20 people will read your copy.

Good luck at Daytona tonight, and we'll see you in victory lane.

Saturday, June 25, 2005


To support my sunflower seed habit, I am considering selling Tee Shirts. Would you buy this for $15.00?

Yeahhhhhh!!! It's here. Come on over and slide!

Come on up to my clubhouse. Bring a snack for me, please.

I can climb up the ladder all by myself.

Monday, June 20, 2005


And lastly, an inverted photo of another spectacular Northampton County sunset.