Well, another beautiful weekend weather wise. Got the camper setup at West Point Lake and letting some friends use it Saturday and Sunday night to celebrate a birthday. Probably spend the night up there on Monday before binging the camper back home for a few weeks. Apparently, the place to see folks in Opelika is the irish Bred Pub. At least one City Councilman made it thru after the Auburn game today. And there were other celibs too, but they have asked me to be silent on their outings, for now. More, later, the weekend is still young and we have another football game and race to finish.

I’ve been gathering pictures of the many busses of Michigan International Sppedway.  I’ll have a photo album coming when we get back to the Editorial offices.  But, to get your interest, here’s one…   

We’ve been talking among the staff about how great the MIS Staff is.  From our arrival in the staging area to our third day here.  Well, now it’s time to say thanks and Happy Birthday to Laurie.  Freinds posted a little “It’s my Birthday Sign” on her golfcart, unknown to her.  So those random “Happy Birthday’s” I’m sure were a surprise.  You know me, I had to grab a photo with the birthday girl.  Happy Birthday Laurie from the ODN staff. 

Then of course there’s Can Head who was wandering the campground showing his unique ability to sick a can or bottle of beer to his head. And at this point, we’ve managed to catch two races, plus the Natiowide on TV this evening.  The weather has been good to us and looks like it will be okay for the Sunday race.  I’ll have more from the Speedway in coming days.

Well, the entire staff is in place here at MIS.  Woke to the sound of the Jet Dryers on the track this morning after some rain around 2AM.  In case you wonder where old school busses go, apparently Michigan, where one of of five fans is driving one.  Okay, maybe not that many, but we’ll grab pictures to some some of the best and worst of the group.  You may wonder why people in the world can’t get along, because if they were all Nascar fans, then there would be no problems.  I show some pictures to show you what I mean about that as well.  Buddy Kim is cooking breakfast, and then it’s off to the vendor trailers. 

Sidenote:  We were in the lineup to get into the In Field yesterday for a few hours before they opened the track.  I’m not sure how they got us in so quickly and orderly, but they did.  I even got a golf cart escort to my site for setup.  I see why so many fans love this place.     

It was one of those, Green, White, Checkered races again this weekend.  And, a big wreck that looked to be intentional that called for a second restart.  I’ve headed back to the campground to spend the night, before heading back toward Griffin, then down Georgia 16 to I-85.  A quick stop at the Alabama Visitor’s Center (I have some stuff for them), then home and back in the office by Noonish.  Camping is truely the best way to enjoy a Nascar weekend. God Bless America!

It’s about 45 degrees, with the temperature on the way to 32, before an afternoon high tomorrow at 62.   Not a big deal, unless you’re camping at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.  There’s a haze hanging over the camping areas and track from the hundreds of campfires buring this evening, before folks move inside their homes on wheels.  And I can’t think of any place I’d rather be.  Redman has the duties of dog sitter.  Bo andMitch say he’s pretty nice to them when he comes over with treats.  Kevin Harvick won the truck race today.  Dale Jr. is on the pole for the race tomorrow.  I did the tour of the vendors hawking their racing stuff today and resisted the urge to buy that new Mark Martin Go Daddy Jacket, it’s cold out here after all. The camp site camp together just fine, only one trip to the Wal Mart Store (yea, I called it that) for some cheater logs and propane lighters.  Bring it on.

Takin some pictures, and I’ll get them posted on Monday. Sorry, that darn cable to connect to the computer is anywhere but here.   

Well, let me tell you.  If you want a great camping location, the Foscue has got to be it.  Now I was in site 49, which sits right along the Tom Bigby Waterway in Demopolis.  The best sites on the ground are 49, 50, 51 & 52 which are right on the waterway.  Lots of river traffic to see right from your fireside location.  Now the rest of the campground winds around the creeks on the site.  It’s all very nice, with winding road great for walking or riding your bike.  Full hookups for just $20 a night.  I understand the park went thru a redo in the last two years.  Now, one thing I was surpirsed was the lack of places to get firewood.  Gosh, back in Opelika every supermarket and several drug stores have wood out front for sale.  Not in Demopolis.  There is a Hickory wood mill up the street from the campground that will sell you a load of wood pretty cheap, under $30 from what I understand.  Of course, I didnt’ find that until I was leaving.  I did find some locals that will deliver a half load of wood for $32.50.  Duwane and Courtney deliver to the campground, but I’d be sure to ask if some of that wood is split.  Their truck was broken when I called, so I got a load of wood from their yard.  You can find them at 334-289-4035.