Well hi there - no I am unable to get the Speed Factory on this XXXx computer. I can't even pull up my old stuff It's a real pain and I lost a whole folder of Robby info. I can't even access the court files on Favorites because the "new" computer does not have Adobe upgrade that will process them. The whole thing just plain sucks. Hope Robby kicks butt too, I wish they would take the ringers out of the road races, they just mess things up for the rest of the drivers. Joan.

I juust checked the unofficial standings Robby is still 34th so he is still in the top 35 Whew wipe your brow!. Yeah my doctor does not know what is wrong had a CT scan on Friday. Lungs are clear but swelling in chest and I coughed for 4 hours the other night, there is fluid, but we don't know why yet. Joan

Hey Kim - how are you? Oh wasn't Saturday beautiful? Well Robby did an awesome job and actually came up 2 points in the standings after Atlanta. He hit the wall more than once and Greg Biffle last night said his car was getting hit with white paint chips from Robby's car. He did not luck out and had a bad finish after that crash. Felt sorry for the Biff. Robby also is racing this weekend in San Felipe off road - going for the SCORE championship, decided that after the win at Laughlin. He is just so amazing - the only other driver that races all the time is Ken Schrader (although he has slowed some, he is 51 years old now) I read Ken's book, it's very good. Take care and keep in touch. Joan

Hey Kim - looking forward to Spring was almost 50 deg. here in Lansdowne, PA today. Hope Robby qualifies well and has a good run Sunday. Keep in touch. Love Joan

hI Kim - computers can we wonderful, but when they don't work it's so frustrating. I came in the other day and my computer was down, and our phone system is connected to a computer system, so phones and fax were out and it took all day to get them back, phone is still not working correctly and I don't have time to play games with it. I watched and was so confused. RG had a penalty for lug nut, but that didn't explain why he was running way in the back all day finishing 30th. Other drivers come back from a 1 lap penalty and win the race. I just didint' understand it. Joan

Hey Kim - haven't been in touch. What's new?? Joan

Melting chocolate - The secret is a little water in the bottom, low heat and stir, stir, stir, even after you add the sugar stir until all (or most is dissolved) then add the other ingredients. You have to keep the heat low - it takes time, but it's worth it. A double boiler also works - but that takes longer and I'm always in a hurry. Joan

Have a good holiday - will be back in touch after next week. Joan

No didn't see thread on John Story - he left RGM to go to DEI, guess he got the axe with the new merger. Don't know if she will keep the pres. either, probably lots of DEI people will be lookiing. Not sure John's return is a good or bad move. Robby needs capital, if John comes back hope he can obtain working capital for RGM. Joan

Here is the recipe: 2 squares of Bakers unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 cup sugar (1cup if you like it sweeter), pinch salt (wee), 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 1 quart milk. In a saucepan put a little water and the 2 squares of chocolate over low heat and melt chocolate, add sugar and keep heating till sugar is dissolved. Then add the salt, vanilla stir and add the milk. You can then take it off the stove and put it in a jar or keep heating till you have hot chocolate. (Sometimes the chocolate does not melt all the way, so you may have to strain it into a quart pitcher or bottle). This chocolate is good hot or cold, it has a tendancy to separate so shaking is needed when it's cold, but it tastes so much better than store bought.) Enjoy - let me know how you like it. Joan

Happy Thanksgiving - have a great recipe for hot chocolate makes 1 quart - if you want it, I'll pass it along. Joan

Happy Thanksgiving - Talk to you in December. Joan

Yeah since I do this at work was in dark over weekend as to fate of RG. He rolled his truck, and blew an engine. He rolled his truck last year, he's getting too wreckless - you have to take care of your equipment. Junior said that's one thing he's learned from being at Hendrick - save your equipment, don't push your brakes and engine. You have to finish to win - you have to be in one piece to finish. Talk to you later. Have a nice day. Joan

Hello Kim, Just a heads up Robby has joined our Planet and has a page. I just left him a message. Also TOG has just begun a follow Robby at Baja page, I also joined that. Gee the planet is getting busy and exciting. Joan

Hey check out NASCAR.COM on right side Jim Beam link to True Character. Robby helps a vet get his car restored on Rusty Wallace's Angels. Good stuff. Joan

Hi Kim - I wish I knew how to post the photo Robby has his hands like he is hodling something and the caption says "I have this jar on change in my office and thinking of starting a 2nd team. Of course it's a funny made up by the Scene, but it is funny (he's talking to Allmindinger). Yeah, there is a Dakar link on this site and also if you go to All American Girl, there is a kink to her informaiton. Some photos of her and news articles. I left a message for her on her page asking about Australia, I think they went there for the Indy race.
Also on Ning, not this site there is racers reunion, they have pges of the older drivers. I get their news because I joined and have a page there, as well as on Robby's Planet. You can see and hear interviews with Jr. Johnson, right now they have Buddy Baker and Dan Elliot and videos of the Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville. I found them when RuR left town. Glad you were able to get the video of RG on NASCAR.com. I'm always looking for things. Check out our Dakar like and see the route and comments. Talk to you soon. Joan

Hey Kim - it's 9:57 a.m. Thurs. 10/30/08 right now on NASCAR.com there is a Jim Beam link and video of Robby at Atlanta. Good stuff. Joan

He Kim - what's up -? I've been busy here at work, but would love to hear from you. IF you get the Nascar Scene check out the pg. with RG and Allmindinger and the funny "quote". Joan

Hi Kim - good to hear from you. I just got on Ex-desert's page and downloaded the new Dakar venue. I follow everything Robby does. I agree with you about the race, but I was rooting for Jr. hopeing he'd beat JJ - but the Cheats won again. No one can tell me that they do not cheat. I am more than HAPPY that Kyle is not going to get the Championship and I don't want it to go to Cousin Carl either - he'd just give the trophy to some kid who can't appreciate what that means. Carl doesn't deserve it until he can appreciate all the hardship that comes to winning that trophy. When he is older he will wish he had those trophys sitting in his house. Joan