Monday, February 29, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Daytona 500 Throwback
Bucket List - Daytona 500 - Throwback to 2011 -
Here are some views of the Daytona 500. Many are self explanatory. Comments added.
There's a welcome sign...and a thanks sign...that is right outside the track
Infield a couple hours before the race
I never had any idea there was such a banked track...this is right near the start/finish line
My view from high up. When I told a friend I was going, he said...don't sit low...sit high. If you're down low, the noise is incredible, and they're traveling so fast you'll never know who just whizzed by. He was right!
Yep, this is blue collar country!
Trevor Bayne won the race in 2011...I was on the bus headed for parking and the 5 hour 20mph trip from Daytona back to Orlando. Talk about traffic!!!!
Here are some views of the Daytona 500. Many are self explanatory. Comments added.
There's a welcome sign...and a thanks sign...that is right outside the track
Infield a couple hours before the race
I never had any idea there was such a banked track...this is right near the start/finish line
My view from high up. When I told a friend I was going, he said...don't sit low...sit high. If you're down low, the noise is incredible, and they're traveling so fast you'll never know who just whizzed by. He was right!
Yep, this is blue collar country!
Trevor Bayne won the race in 2011...I was on the bus headed for parking and the 5 hour 20mph trip from Daytona back to Orlando. Talk about traffic!!!!
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Cruise Throwback
The low in Albuquerque today...about 15 degrees. Makes one want to throwback to the Caribbean.
How about a cruise! Key West! Dinnertime! Panama Canal!
How about a cruise! Key West! Dinnertime! Panama Canal!
OK...the old reliable...Puerto Vallarta!
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Benny Aragon
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Benny Aragon...a political operative in these parts for many years.
When I first started covering politics, Benny was a player at the state legislature. He rose through the ranks, partially because he could count votes - on the floor - and in his home precinct.
We worked together at the state fair - where he once operated a food concession. Benny also pointed proudly to the fact that he was one of those state lawmakers who voted to establish Villa Hispana at the state fair. It was a turning point for that institution.
Here's a picture of Benny taken a few years back during a political meeting in Albuquerque. Obviously, he was doing what he loved.
When I first started covering politics, Benny was a player at the state legislature. He rose through the ranks, partially because he could count votes - on the floor - and in his home precinct.
We worked together at the state fair - where he once operated a food concession. Benny also pointed proudly to the fact that he was one of those state lawmakers who voted to establish Villa Hispana at the state fair. It was a turning point for that institution.
Here's a picture of Benny taken a few years back during a political meeting in Albuquerque. Obviously, he was doing what he loved.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Friday, January 29, 2016
What's Goin' On?
So, I've been wondering...is anything going on that I should know about?
The legislature is meeting, but all the real activity comes in the last week. That's not to say nothing is happening in the merry roundhouse we call the capital...it's just that what's going on is not really anybody's business. You've got to make deals behind closed doors...and then proclaim that agreements have been reached. Agreements are never reached in the light of day - otherwise agreements would never get reached.
My kinfolk in Iowa (I think I have kinfolk there - double-shirttail second cousins at least) are probably tired of all the politicans...but they do get to see a bunch of kid reporters chasing around, renting cars, renting motel rooms, buying airplane seats, etc. I wonder if the State of Iowa does an annual economic impact on the presidential primary season?
And the ski areas...WOW...what a year. Good.
Shasta Lake in California is filling up. Good.
The Christmas lights on the eaves of the house will stay up until the next snowstorm. Maybe the next few days...
Are you ready for some football?
How 'bout them basketball Lobos? Looking forward to an exciting Mountain West Conference tournament in the town where it should be played - Las Vegas. And, I'm looking forward to a return visit to the Mob Museum - a great place!
What's Bob Davie up to these days?
Have a nice day!
The legislature is meeting, but all the real activity comes in the last week. That's not to say nothing is happening in the merry roundhouse we call the capital...it's just that what's going on is not really anybody's business. You've got to make deals behind closed doors...and then proclaim that agreements have been reached. Agreements are never reached in the light of day - otherwise agreements would never get reached.
My kinfolk in Iowa (I think I have kinfolk there - double-shirttail second cousins at least) are probably tired of all the politicans...but they do get to see a bunch of kid reporters chasing around, renting cars, renting motel rooms, buying airplane seats, etc. I wonder if the State of Iowa does an annual economic impact on the presidential primary season?
And the ski areas...WOW...what a year. Good.
Shasta Lake in California is filling up. Good.
The Christmas lights on the eaves of the house will stay up until the next snowstorm. Maybe the next few days...
Are you ready for some football?
How 'bout them basketball Lobos? Looking forward to an exciting Mountain West Conference tournament in the town where it should be played - Las Vegas. And, I'm looking forward to a return visit to the Mob Museum - a great place!
What's Bob Davie up to these days?
Have a nice day!
Thursday, January 14, 2016
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