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Hi Lynda ! The Sharks are on a winning streak . =) They play tonight in case you haven't anything else going on The game starts at 10:30 or so .

Hope you're enjoying your DVDs . I've been watching whatever catches my attention on TV , since the shows I normally watch are in reruns at this time of year .

As for Kesi trying your patience , that's just what kids do . LOL Your job is to know when to be strict , and when to let it go , which I'm sure you know is sometimes hard to do . Kids like to test adults , I think just to see what kind of reaction they will get . You are indeed lucky and blessed to have her . Enjoy her now at this age , before you know it she will be a teenager . =)

Are you getting snow ? If not , would you like some ? It's snowing pretty good here now . I'm already tired of winter , and am ready for spring . Ha Ha !

Hope you had a good day , and are having a good night . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! I'm sorry , I should have let you know about the game earlier . If you aren't doing anything tomorrow night , the Sharks are playing Washington at 10;00 . If you can't watch that game , they are playing Thursday night at 7:00 .

I believe you are doing a great job with Kesi , and I also believe it will always be that way . It's not always easy to break the cycle , but as long as you never stop trying you can do it . Please tell Kesi that I thank her 100% , but that she is a whole lot cuter than I am . =)

It was a cold day , and it's now a cold night . You can bet I'm going to stay warm . LOL I hope you had a good day , and you're staying warm too . I hope the next couple of months go by quickly, with as little snow as possible , and no more ice . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! You're welcome , and if you need to know what other days the Sharks play , let me know .

Isn't it funny what little kids are interested in ? This week it's percentages , next week it might be something completely different . You really don't need to thank me , I tend to call things as I see them . I'm also not given to making comments just because I feel that that is what someone wants to hear . I believe that you are doing a great job with Kesi , and that you will do everything in your power to not fall back on what you went through when you were growing up .

I feel that this Dakar will be even better than the last one . I really hope they won't have to cancel any stages this time , as I would like to see the competitors get the chance to do the whole route . Nascar doesn't have anything on Dakar , as far as competition , strategy and excitement . Robby really wants to win Dakar , and who knows , maybe this will be his year .
Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! The Sharks have won 6 in a row , could tonight be lucky #7 ? Have you ever seen the old footage of goalies back when they didn't wear a face mask ? Just looking at them is enough to make you cringe . I don't know how they did it back then . It's a good thing someone finally recognized the need for the face mask , along with better pads , and so many other improvements .

Not much longer till Dakar gets underway , it sure will make January go by faster . =) I've been looking at all of the photos from Argentina and thinking to myself about how warm it looks there , compared to how crappy it is here . It sure would be nice to be there . (((((( SIGH))))))

Hope your day has been a good one . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Happy New Year Lynda ! I hope you have a terrific year , health wise and job wise , and that you and Kesi will have a lot of happiness and smiles .

Thanks Linda. Here's wishing you a great 2010!

Hi Lynda! Yes , the site is super busy now . At least Robby did well today , and he can only do better tomorrow .

The Sharks have won 7 in a row and they play tonight at 10:00 .

It's a cold , snowy day here , we're under a winter storm watch until tomorrow evening . YAY----NOT !!!! I hope you're staying warm . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! Robby didn't do too bad today in spite of a flat tire . At least it wasn't anything more serious or labor intensive . He has plenty of time to make up the time he's lost .

Yes , I'm happy that the Sharks won again , They're playing well enough to win , but they still need to play with a little more consistency , like SC says , a solid 40 mins. a game .

We haven't gotten a lot of snow , but it sure is cold ! I don't blame you for not wanting to go out and shovel it . Nothing at all wrong with feeling lazy , because I feel the same way today . Sometimes it's just best to stay inside and stay warm . =) Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

hey thanks very much !

Lynda, Happy New Year to you and your daughter too!
Billy

Hi Lynda ! Just wanted to let you know the Sharks play tonight at 10:30 . They also play on Wed. night at 10:30 , and on Sat night at 10:30 . TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! I checked in a couple of times to see how things were going . It would seem that Robby himself wasn't all that excited about winning the special , calling it "nothing" . I don't know how people are to take that , but different folks , different reactions . I think they have people who must check to see if the drivers made all the check points and such , before they can officially declare the driver the winner . Pretty much what happens with the Baja race , gotta make sure no one is cheating . There's still a lot of race left , and who knows what will happen .

The Sharks were completely awful . I didn't even listen to the 3rd period . I'll keep you informed of their schedule week by week , so it'll be easy to know when they play .

We're in for more snow tonight , yay! I only shovel if there's no one else here to do it . How much longer till spring ?

People here are on my nerves , but other than that , I'm hanging in there . LOL I'm doing my best to stay warm , hope you're doing the same . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! I don't know about there being an audio , but the quote was there , and I'm fairly certain it wasn't a misquote . You'd think he'd would feel a little bit different than that , seeing as there are so many who would love to win a stage . I understand how he wants to win the over all championship , but still you'd think he wouldn't have made that comment . Who am I to know what is going through his mind at a time like that ? As they say " to each his own."

As for the Sharks , I know they'll bounce back , because their coach won't allow anything else . =) They are human , so they will have nights like last night , no big deal .

I don't mind shoveling , it's just that I have other things to do inside the house , and if I shovel , it means work inside won't get done . It seems like it will never stop snowing .

At this time of year it is hard to get away from the ones who are being the biggest pains in the ass . I can take it because I can also dish it out . LOL If it weren't so cold out I'd probably take Frankie out for a little mini walk , but since she is 11 , she doesn't tolerate the cold as well as she once did . Her days consist mainly of napping on her bed . Boy do I envy her =) I would have given her a head scratch , but it would have meant waking her up from her nap , and she's not always pleasant when someone does that . LOL

Hope you've been having a good night , I've been messing around on the computer and listening to the TV . All in all , not a bad night . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! Yes , the Sharks pulled off a win last night . Yes , they play again on Sat at 10:30 .

Yes , it is too bad about Robby's day , but you know he's going to go out tomorrow and everything he can to regain the time he lost today . Anything can happen on any given day , so who knows what the future holds .

It was 23 here today , I actually saw the sun for a short while . But of course it's going to snow again tonight and tomorrow . In fact it's starting now . Oh how I hate winter !

I am hanging in there . =) Hope you had a good day , and that you have a good evening . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! Not too much to be jealous of , the sun wasn't out for all that long . I do know what you mean about it seeming to be gray for months , that's one of my biggest complaints about winter .

The Sharks play the Red Wings . Hopefully it will be a good game . That's interesting that there's a good number of people looking for the games .

Hopefully this stage of the rally won't be too hard on everyone , and Robby and BJ make it through with little or no trouble . As for the BAM alliance , I guess we'll have to wait till the Nascar season starts to see how it will play out . I too hope it's good for everyone concerned . As they say , time will tell .

As for the snow , we've had a lot more than this before , I just like to grumble and complain from time to time . LOL It makes me happy to know that the days are getting longer . =) Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! Isn't it amazing how just seeing the sun can make you feel better ? The sun has been shining all day , and of course we got a little more snow too . I've made up my mind that I'm not going to dwell on how crappy the winter has been so far , at least not too much . LOL

I think more people like the Sharks than what anyone realizes .I hope they play well against Detroit tonight , and beat them . Go Sharks !!!

One would imagine that Robby is rather used to having parts failures , seeing as he has so many of them in Nascar . As they say "shit happens" . Robby will be fine , I don't understand those who just because he has a problem turn into Chicken Little . I think a lot of them don't understand the whole concept of the rally , you can't win it in one day , that's why they have stages . You can't win it all if you use up all of your equipment before you even get halfway through . Look at BJ , he hasn't had an easy time of it either , but he's still out there going for it . There is no quit in either Robby or BJ , some people just need to keep that in mind . =)

If you should get Mother Nature's attention , could you ask her to hurry spring along ? LOL
Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! Sorry about the sun not sticking around . We had sun and snow flurries all day , not to mention it being really cold . BRR!! It sure would be nice to be able to put in an order for Spring , wouldn't it ?

The Sharks weren't on their game Sat night . They've been really good at times , and they've been pretty bad at times , and they've been so-so at times . Like I said before , they need to be more consistent . As for the playoffs , they're not going to start for a while yet . I'll explain it to you later , if that's okay with you . The Sharks have 4 games this week , Mon at 10:30 , Tue at 9:00 , Thu at 10:30 , and Sat at 4:00 .

If you're getting old and impatient , then so am I . LOL I find myself wondering about peoples intelligence , almost on a daily basis . =)

I don't really feel bad for Robby , only because he's getting the chance to do what he wants , compete in the Dakar Rally . He's gotten the chance every year he has competed . How many people get to have the chance to do something like that ? I feel Robby will be just fine , no matter what happens for the rest of the rally . He'll just be back next year to do it all over again . =) I think he has gotten an idea about the kind of fans he has , on more than one occasion .

I hope you have a good Monday . I'll keep myself busy , so it should be an okay day for me . =) Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! You're welcome . Yes , they held on for the win , and so far tonight they are leading 2-0 .

Don't beat yourself up , we all 'screw up' from time to time . It's clear that you've learned to now write important things on the calendar . It's too bad that the teacher isn't friendly , good luck with the volunteering , and also with the teacher .

Yes , that's where I was going about Robby . How cool would it be if we had the chance to do what we really wanted to do ? Robby is one of the truly lucky ones , even when things don't go his way , he only has to get up the next day and do what it takes to make the changes that will get him the results he wants . Being your own boss would be great , wouldn't it ?

We had sun today , it was still cold , and we got some snow flurries . They say it's going to warm up into the 30's by the end of the week . My blahs are the kind that come and go , a little bit of sunshine goes a long way to making them go away . =)

Hope you're having a good night , and staying warm . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! The Sharks lost , so I guess you didn't miss anything . It really sucks when you run out of propane and have to wait for the delivery guy . Lucky for you that you have a space heater . It was gray here today too , they say we have some crappy weather coming our way , yay ! NOT ! Hope you had a good day . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Right on! What do you want to be known for, your track expertise or your looks? Looks don't last. Men will never think with the right head!

LOL!!! Good one... My hubby and I have this same conversation at home. Danika is his "free pass." As we're nearing retirement age, it's nothing more than a joke but keeps us going. Robby is mine.

Hi Lynda! I have to agree , the warmer temps have been so nice . We're getting rain today , which means people and dogs tracking mud in the house. :(

Your snow woman and cat are cute . I can live with them not sticking around long .=)

The Sharks won yesterday , and their schedule for this week is as follows : Mon at 10:00 , Tue at 10:30 , Thu at 10:30 , and Sat at 10:30 . Hope you get to see at least one game . =)

Hope you're having a good day , Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda! We had a light misty rain earlier today , then the sun came out , which was nice . I think we're going to get a mixed bag of precipitation this week . Oh well , edging that much closer to Spring . =) As for the mud , I've found it's impossible to teach the people here to wipe their feet . I think I would have better luck with the dogs . LOL As for the Sharks schedule , you're welcome .

Please tell Kesi that I hope she's feeling better . Since parents have been told to keep their kids home if they are sick , it probably wouldn't hurt to keep her home tomorrow . You are her mom , so that makes you the Supreme Ruler of her universe , and you get to make all the important , and at times , non important decisions . =)

Today wasn't too bad of a day , so the week is off to a decent start . Hope your day was a good one , and the weather has improved since this morning . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Yes , they are kicking ass tonight , but since they are playing Calgary , it's like fishing in a barrel , they're not going away empty handed . LOL

I have no idea where the Cow gets his words . I guess you'll have to ask him . =)

Hi Lynda ! Those kind of games happen a number of times during the season . I would rather have both teams show up to play , these one-sided games aren't a lot of fun for me . I had to fight to stay interested and awake last night . Tonight's game will be more of a 'battle' as the Sharks are playing the Kings , and they don't much like each other .

How is Kesi feeling today ? Did you send her to school ? Today was one dark and dreary day . I need to see the sun again ! LOL Hope you had a good day . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! Yes , the sun was shining here as well . Of course it's cloudy now , and they say we might be getting some freezing rain . Yuck !

Tonights Sharks game should be a good one as they have this intense rivalry with the Ducks . Hopefully the Sharks keep scoring goals like they have been doing . Doesn't it seem like the internet never goes down until you're watching something ? I think everyone has done the thing with the alarm , imho it doesn't have anything to do with maturity . LOL

That's kind of strange that there is so little order in the classroom . Is the teacher young and hasn't found the way to instill order , or is she older and just doesn't have it in her to control the chaos .? Despite the absence of order , did you enjoy your time there ?

We have birds here every day , because we have a bird feeder and they all come in to eat . I like to just sit in my living room and watch them fly in and out . My brother has gotten his seed catalogs , and has already sent in one order for seeds . He says he's going to order more . I've put in my request for Baby Belle red bell peppers . They will be the perfect size for when I want to make myself a salad . Yum ! I think container gardens are great , they are easy to take care of . My brother grows a number of plants in containers and gets great results . I keep telling myself that Spring is coming , one of these days I might just believe it ! LOL

Hope you had a good day and a good evening . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! It's been kind of nice here , the sun was out today , and the temp was in the 40's . But , as they say , all good things must come to an end , as it's going to rain tomorrow . :(

I think you reading to the kids is a great thing to do . If you can interest one girl or boy into learning to read and enjoying all that comes with that , then you deserve a big pat on the back . I learned to read in 1st grade , and I'm still thankful to my teacher for making me see how much fun it it to read . It sounds like the teacher needs someone to take her aside and explain to her what discipline is and how to dispense it . Do you think she's never heard that talk is cheap , and actions are louder than words ? Maybe a teacher's aide would help .

Hockey tonight , maybe you'll get to see the game .

Just the thought of those seeds has me wishing that spring was here already ! LOL The thought of eating those baby belles makes my mouth water , not to mention all of the veggies that he'll be growing . =) I hope you get to have a great garden this year . I hope the weather cooperates too !

I hope you had a good day , and that you got to see the sun . I hear you about needing some fun . LOL Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! It rained all day yesterday and most of the day today . They say we'll be getting snow tonight . Yay ! NOT!! Spring , where are you ????

I can't wait for the peppers plus the cukes , carrots , lettuce , spinach, and onions, and even though I don't care for raw tomatoes , I do like them on pizza and in pasta sauce , sloppy joes, etc . My brother for the past couple of years has been making his own hot sauce with the peppers and tomatoes he's grown . Yum !

As for the classroom situation , sometimes kids just need a calming influence , which can be a pretty daunting task a great deal of the time . Just do what you can when you're there , I don't think it would be very fair to expect you or any other parent to do any more than what you are doing . After all , the teacher is getting paid for her work . Good luck with the kids . =)

Yes , the Sharks won , but I had expected the game to be a bit closer than it was . Oh well , I'll take the win !
Yes , they won't play again until Thursday at 10:30 , then they play Sat at 10:30 , Tue at 10:30 , Thu at 8:00 and Sat at 8:00 .

Hope you had a good day . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! My week is so-so , I'm finding things to do to keep myself busy . I have to say that I've seen the sun the past couple of days peeking out from behind the clouds . They say we'll be getting 3 to 4 inches of snow :(

I hope it's nothing serious with Kesi , it's never fun to be sick when you're a kid . We've all had days where we've bemoaned the fact that we should have used our time more wisely , and been more productive . I believe it's the human condition . =)

Well , it appears that Robby has his year planned out as to what he wants to do . As for the Nascar season , I'm not looking forward to it all that much . I don't know how much I'll be able to stand of the talk about JJ's championship and impending fatherhood , and the "invasion' of Danica , without wanting to scream .

Hope you both enjoy your weekend visits . Since it seems like it's going to be cold , you'll have a good reason to stay inside and talk about plants and gardening . =)

You know , it's a shame that you are the only parent to volunteer for this class . Do you know if anyone else has said they will show up ? It's important to those kids to learn how great being able to read is . Plus how much fun it is . I guess having only one child not being cooperative isn't too bad . =)

Hope you're having a good night . Take care and TTYL ! Sherri

Hey Lynda,
What do you think of Robby building and running a monster truck? I think its gonna be Awesome!
Billy

Thanks Lynda. I hope we have great weather or at least no rain. Last year was the first time I had ever attended a live race. We went to the Michigan race in Jun and then the New Hampshire race in September. I also saw the NASCAR boys race in Eldora. This year I'm going to the Daytona 500, the Indy 500, the New Hampshire race in June (it's on my birthday) and then another trip to Eldora. Someone told me once I went to a live race, I would keep going back. I'm having a great time! How many do you go to?

I will try to post something everyday if I find the time and I will definitely post lots of pictures. I will have to come to Watkins Glen sometime. I know a lot of people really like the racing up there and I really like road racing.

Hey Lynda,
How are you and your daughter? It looks like you might be buried in snow? I am doing okay but like you said I am very busy with work. I'm sure you saw.we just had the Superbowl here it is a bit chaotic but it is a great boost for the area.
I love the look of Robby's new ride! I wont be able to make it to the 500 but I am trying to line up a Disney/Daytona trip in July with my son.
Hope you are well and it warms up soon!
Billy

Great response to the Monster Truck thread, Lynda. It's one of the things I admire most about Robby. He always finds a way. It's too easy to let challenges get the best of you. Can't wait to see him Thursday, I'm Daytona bound and will be in the FanZone with Jaci. Have you ever been there? It's like a backstage pass to the action. I'll try to post while I'm there to share everything with my Planet family. Stay warm!

Will do!

SG how are you? My tat is healed and it is awesome!

I've noticed the same thing. Great minds! Actually I thought we were friends already and was surprised when I left the comment and saw differently. But all is well... Chat with ya when we get back from Daytona!

I have to head north to get to Homestead! Only 50 miles from the southernmost point in the U.S., Key West. We're actually closer to Havana than Miami. Not many folks can say Miami is north. It's like a badge of honor. You gotta come on down for a getaway when you get a chance.

I'll try to get hubby to take a pic of my tat and then I'll also try to post it on my page. Went out to dinner for my b-day. It was good!

Almost forgot, the tat took two hours. We're doing well here! Waiting for spring. Will be doing both NH races and I'm not sure what else at the moment!

Thanks. I really enjoy it, but I'm sure there are some that think I go overboard. Hopefully more to come.

Hey Lynda,
I'm with Kesi on how the people can be annoying but I had nowhere to hide! lol I can't wait too do something with my son out of the cold! I am trying to set up a trip in July with a co worker and his family that has a timeshare in Orlando so we can do Disney and the race.I remember going to Sanibel it is a great getaway and very relaxing.I couldn.t see the 500 today so I am anxious to watch the highlights. Hope you and Kesi have a great week Billy

Other than the cold weather, I had a great time and would go back in an instant. I posted a lot more pictures, videos and blogs on my page, so go check them out and let me know what you think.

Sherri,
Yes I have a co worker who is a computer guru too and have used his services a few times. It is funny how you don't realize how bad you miss the computer until it doesn't work! Kinda like when you lose electricity for a month after a hurricane.
I'm sure you heard about the pothole, I saw a tape of the race and during the delay they interviewed Robby about building his own cars, that was cool.
I figured Sherri might have had her internet knocked out by the snow?I
I'm am between a rock and a hard place about visiting my son because I can't afford to get snowed in and miss/lose my job.
I like Robbys' paint scheme but the California race can get a little boring?
Hope all is well with you and Kesi, Billy

Sorry I meant Hi Lynda,

Hey Lynda,
Its great to hear from you again. I'm glad that you and Kesi are doing well I have been very busy at work lately. I have to make the money now during the "season" I have been driving the trucks again which I enjoy. I hope Robby does better at Atlanta (couldn't do too much worse than Las Vegas) Hope there's not too much snow left for you to shovel!
Billy

Thanks for the welcome back ! It's good to finally be back on the Planet . I know there is a lot of stuff to get caught up on , but first things first , you'll have to get me caught up on what has been going on with you and Kesi . I have some good news , my sister and her idiot boyfriend are now gone , they finally got a place of their own , he got a job on a dairy farm that came with a trailer for them to live in . Am I happy ...... Oh hell yeah !!!!! LOL TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! Got your email , a lot has happened in the past month , hasn't it ? I am so glad to see the sun , but they say it's suppose to rain this week. =( I'm happy to be back on here , though I don't know about the Planet not being the same without me . LOL

Robby certainly isn't in a good place right now being in 38th , especially with Bristol up next . All we can do is forget what happened today, enjoy San Felipe , and then get ready for the race at Bristol . I'm thinking that tunnel is one very long one , that's why the light seems to always be just that far out of reach . As for the negativity , for the most part it's just disappointment bringing it out . Some people get their hopes up every week , only to have them dashed time after time . It's just the way it goes. We'll just enjoy the off road racing , and maybe in time , the Cup stuff will get better .

I agree with you ... more sunny days for everyone , put an end to all the gloom and doom ! TTYL ! Sherri

Hi Lynda ! It was another sunny day here and a little bit warmer . Sorry to hear that you're still not feeling well , hopefully a good nights sleep will help . Take care of yourself ! TTYL Sherri

Lynda , just wanted to stop by and say hi ! I hope you're feeling better , and that things are going well for you . Take care ! TTYL Sherri