We’ve all watched the weather all week with anticipation of the Big Snow of the year. It was March of 2009 when we got that heavy early Saturday Morning Snow.  It was fun and gone by lunch.  Now the forecast has gone from 1 to 2 inches to 3 to 5 inches late this afternoon.  Snow on Friday!  Auburn Schools, Auburn University are closing on Friday, but Opelika City Schools were planning to open and let the kids go at lunch.  Now, that’s when the big weather is scheduled.  We’ll see how that works out.  If I get a note from Becky at Opelika Schools, I’ll share it here first.

I was over at the “Ack Steakhouse” (hey Redman, you’re right, that’s what it says! ) They’ve got a new Tortilla Soup that is the best I’ve had since I tasted the same at the Four Seasons Resort in Dallas.  Congrats to Emily, who is a fan of the soup as well, on word that she and that “Best” guy would have a little one join them on July 4th!  

Santa was in the restaurant with his  wife again this evening.  They are more regulars than I am.  I have been growing somewhat of a beard the past month.  I got to thinking, if he is doing the party with the little kids, I might be able to do the ones at Auburn University.  Soriety Santa!  What do you think?

And for my friends that like racing and the University of Alabama.  The folks over at Aaron Rental, who also sponsor the Aaron’s 499 at Talledage in the spring, have a special paint job going on the car for the race.  You can pre-order a die cast of the “Double O” car at the store with expected delivery in May.  I’ve got one scheduled. From the Aaron’s website: Every fan will want this limited edition, die-cast replica of the race car David Reutimann will drive at Talladega, in the Aaron’s 499 on April 25, 2010. This salute to the University of Alabama 2009 National Championship will be rolling off the shelves. Get it now.  Click Here to learn more!

And does another Alabama Race hold a surprise for those on the track that get passed by some local favorites in a VW or Audi.  Could be General! More on that later!

 Someone said that I’ve not been angry about anything on the website lately. Well, under advise of Legal Council I’ve had to tone down some personal content on the site.  I’ll stretch the boundries next week as I cover Talledaga like noone has done in the past. However, I guess I can share comments overheard at a local Tavern on Thursday Night.  Apparently, there is a local radio guy that does his (does that narrow it too much?) morning show while wearing one of those Astronaut Diapers.  Not sure what the attraction is, but what the heck.  I just report.  Anyone want to guess who it might be? Go ahead and Mix it up out there!

A couple of other personal notes. (1) Lost on ABC is just getting out of control.  I can’t figure out anything.  (2) The race at Talledaga is just a week away.  I’ve got the responsibility for the campsite and I’ve been working hard to make it the best.  New Flagpole Stands designed by Buddy Hiro, everything required for three days survial in the In-Field, my Amp Energy Drink Number 88 Jacket to the Dry Cleaners and 10 or so different boxes coming  at me the next four days in the mail, UPS and FedEx.  Get ready for an overdose of NASCAR (and I know some of you are ready and willing) in coming days! (3) A friend that recently traveled in Europe brough me 50 Euro’s for watching the cat while gone. Have you ever tried to cash in 50 Euro’s in Opelika Alabama?  Banks are more likely to accept the 4 weeks of what I got out of the Kittle Litter Box, than the Euro!  I’ve got to run to the Atlanta Airport to swap it in for the $66 or so dollars.