Three nights to go!!!

Well, it’s Tuesday Night. (and I’m feeling right)…. Sorry, almost broke into song there. It happens after watching American Idol! So far, this season has been shaping up rather interestingly! For those Idol Fans out there (you know who you are, just go on and admit it), I personally like the show girl from Vegas (yes, she made it so far) and Constantine. I hope to see him go far. Oh, and the tracheotomy kid. I like him too. I think the 16 year old blond girl with the mother that keeps having problems is good, however, I have to wonder how many times we will continue to see her mother have ‘problems’. Nothing like hogging your kid’s spotlight, huh? Oh, and I like the little blond farm girl who when Ryan Seacrest asked her: have you been taking pictures of the stars here in Hollywood? She replied: no, it’s been kind of cloudy. To which Ryan had to explain he meant famous people, not the things in the sky… Ah, another season of Idol is in full swing, and I love it!

On another note, just 3 more nights at home here until we are off!! Not to see the Wizard, but something just as spectacular. We are off to the Daytona 500!! Whoo hooooooo! I can hardly wait! I am sooo excited to go and see it LIVE and IN PERSON! Jen, I will wave to Elliot Sadler for you. Kristy, when I see Tony, I will send your regards. Barb, I will send you and John’s love to DJ! Scott, if I get a hold of Jeff, he is all mine! Sorry!

We picked up a 2^nd scanner at Radio Shack tonight. Seems someone doesn’t want to share his scanner this year. So, we went to get another one so I can listen to what I want to listen to, while Hubby can listen to who he wants to listen to! We have our scanners, headphones, seat cushions, and clear backpacks. I think we are just about ready to head off. My Jeff Gordon apparel is clean and ready to go for any weather. I have my tank top, t-shirt, and fleece. Have I mentioned how excited I am about this whole thing?!

So, last night (Valentine’s Night) we went to dinner at the zoo. It was the second annual dinner there, and it was our second time. The food is always fabulous, and after dinner, over champagne and a bowl of fresh strawberries, they had ‘The Mating Game’ where they told us all about the mating habits of animals. It’s always a cute presentation. Our friends Ross and Kori joined us for dinner and it was a nice time.

This weekend was pretty busy at work. Not as busy as the weekend before, but busy. On Saturday these kids (I say kids, they were probably 20 or 21ish) brought their pit bull puppy in who was about 3 months old. She was SO cute and her name was Lily. Well, they put her in the tub and she started to scream! And I mean scream and howl like I have never heard a dog do before. I set them up in the wash, so I was right in front of her mouth when she opened it, and it was almost ear piercing! I thought it was so funny! Half the people in the store thought we were pulling out her toenails with tweezers or something the way she was making such a racket. And the more noise she made, the harder I laughed. It was the shortest wash I have ever seen! But as much as it probably annoyed some people, I thought it was one of the funniest situations I have ever heard!

It should be pretty steady at work this week with customers. There is a big dog show in Denver this weekend, so we have had lots of people bringing in their dogs for washes before the show.

It was really odd, and still is, to be at WnW during the day in the middle of the week. I think that will take some time to get used to.

So, while in Florida we also plan a stop at Universal Studios, or actually probably Islands of Adventure. Now remember Hubby is scheduled for knee surgery at 1:30pm on Thursday the 24^th. So, his knee is really hurting him, but he is bound and determined to go to Universal. AND then walk around Daytona the next day. All I have to say is: oy!

Well, I am off to sleepy land. I have tomorrow morning off, I don’t work until 1pm, so I of course will be doing laundry. That way I have a full selection of items I want to take to Daytona. Oh, and I guess that way Hubby has some clean underwear too.

My brother-in-law, Vince, called to start rattling my cage about our competition for NASCAR champ for the virtual team we play on. I think he just called to attempt to rattle my cage because he is jealous!! Oh, and Vince, while your son is sitting on the potty (which we are so proud of him for doing!), give him the paper to read so HE can make his choices this year!