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Symptoms of Pain and Illness in Dogs
Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one's suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat an illness when it is detected early.
The dog owner should keep an accurate and detailed account of their dog's symptoms to help the veterinarian correctly diagnose and effectively treat the dog's illness or condition. Most canine illnesses are detected through a combination of various signs and symptoms:
Temperature, Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate
A newborn puppy will have a temperature of 94-97º F. which will eventually reach the normal adult body temperature of 101.5º F. at the age of 4 weeks old. Take care when trying to take your dog or puppies temperature as the thermometer can easily be broken off in the canine's rectum. Also any form of excitement can cause the temperature to rise by 2-3º when the dog is actually in normal health. If your dog's temperature reaches 105º or above OR 96º or below please take him/her to the emergency vet immediately!
An adult dog will have a respiratory rate of 15-20 breaths per minute (depending on such variables as size and weight) and a heart rate of 80-120 beats per minute. You can feel for your dog's heartbeat by placing your hand on his/her lower ribcage just behind the elbow. Don't be alarmed if the heartbeat seems irregular compared to a human's heartbeat, it is irregular in many dogs. Have your vet check it out and get used to how it feels when it is normal.
Any behavior changes that are not associated with a change in the household atmosphere, such as jealousy over a new pet or child may be an indication of an illness. Signs of behavioral changes may be:
If your dog shows any of these signs, he/she needs to be kept under close watch for a few hours, or even a few days, until positive signs develop or he/she has returned to normal. Do not try to exercise the dog or put him/her in any situation that may cause stress. Most veterinarians will want for you to keep track of when the symptoms first appeared, whether they are getting better or worse, and also whether the symptoms are intermittent, continuous, or increasing in frequency.
Dogs that are in pain will likely indicate that they are suffering by giving you clues as to where the area of discomfort is. For instance, a dog that has abdominal pain will continually glance toward their belly, bite or lick the area, and will not want to leave his/her bed. The dog may stand hunched over, or take the 'prayer position' which is when a dog gets down on it's forelegs with the hind legs still standing, because of the pain in her abdomen area.
Dogs can not tell you that they are hurting or cry real tears but a dog may vocalize their pain in a different way. A dog that is hurt suddenly (such as being stepped on) will cry out or wimper in pain. This also happens when an external injury or internal injury (such as an organ) is touched. Whining or vocalization that is unprovoked may be caused from an internal injury as well. Some breeds of dogs (such as the American Pit Bull Terrier) have a higher pain threshold and need to be watched more closely for signs of pain. Breeds with a high pain tolerance are more likely to endure the pain without vocalization.
Another clue to pain is a change in temperament. A dog that is in pain may show signs of aggression. Please take note of this before concluding that a dog has become vicious and let your veterinarian know so that the correct treatment can be administered. Also females in general (even humans!) have days when they are just in a bad mood for no obvious reason. Take note of days of times that these mood swings occur as well as any events that might have triggered them.
Other signs that your dog may be sick:
? Ears: discharge, debris, odor, scratching, crusted tips, twitching or shaking.
? Eyes: redness, swelling or discharge.
? Nose: runny, thickened or colored discharge, crusty.
? Coughing, sneezing, vomiting or gagging.
? Shortness of breath, irregular breathing or prolonged/heavy panting
? Evidence of parasites in the dog's stool, strange color, blood in the stool, or lack of a bowel movement (constipation).
? Loss of appetite or not drinking as much water as normally would.
? Weight Loss.
? Strange color of urine, small amount of urine, straining, dribbling, or not going as frequently as normal.
? Bad odor coming from mouth, ears, or skin.
? Hair loss, wounds, tumors, dander or change of the skin's color.
? Biting of the skin, parasites, scratching or licking the skin frequently.
The preceding article was meant to help educate you to the signs and symptoms of probable pain or sickness in your dog. If any of these symptoms occur over a prolonged period of time, please seek the help of a veterinarian. I hope that this article will help stress the importance of keeping watch over your dog's health patterns and the importance of keeping an accurate, detailed health record for your veterinarian's convenience.
About the Author:
Jennifer Bryant is a life-long lover of dogs. Jennifer loves and breeds American Pit Bull Terriers in her North Georgia home with her 2 young children. Her love of dogs has inspired her to create a website for herself (as well as other breeders) to advertise their occasional litter of puppies and to educate others with dog breed information and useful articles.
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Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua!
Some say it started with the Taco Bell dog. A five hundred million dollar ad campaign featured a talking Chihuahua which continually repeated the slogan, "Yo quiero Taco Bell," which is Spanish for "I want Taco Bell." Then came the Legally Blond films and the unstoppable Bruiser. The topping on the cake was when Paris Hilton appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine and later tried living The Simple Life on Fox TV with Tinkerbell, her pet Chihuahua. Celebrities have discovered what many pet owners already knew: Chihuahuas are the best dogs to own and care for. In the process, they've set off a Chihuahua Craze that is reaching towering proportions.
Pet Vitamin Supplements - Whether You Need One and How to Choose One
Vitamins Can Increase Your Dog's Life Span!
Introducing a New Puppy into a Home with an Existing Pet
It was November and I had spent 3 months searching for just the right puppy. Finally we had found what we considered to be the perfect one. Luckily she was already 7 weeks old so she could already be separated from her mother. I was so excited when we brought her home, our new addition to the family. I made sure I had all the required supplies; food and water dishes, food, a bed and a crate. We were ready. The fact that we already had a cat never really caused me much concern. I figured they would give each other a good sniff and surely it would not take long for them to become the best of friends and live happily ever after. I had visions of our little puppy all curled up with our cat in front of the fireplace.
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?
My Dog Won?t Stop Digging - What Can I Do?
Lonely, bored, tired of eating that same old stick, then maybe you would like to dig yourself a hole.
Tips for Introducing Two Cats
Adding a new member to your feline family is usually more exciting for you than your current cat. Even though they are solitary by nature, most cats eventually learn to accept or at least tolerate newcomers. Because they are very territorial, the way you go about introducing the new cat to your existing cat can mean the difference between success or "cat-astrophe."
6 Common Dog Emergencies
Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?
Pet Adoption: The Right Choice
Pet adoption is a fabulous option if you're seeking a companion animal. You'll be able to select from a wide variety of different breeds and ages as well as save a life. However, I fully realize that if you plan to show or breed your animal, it would make more sense to purchase a young animal from a breeder.
Water Chemistry For The Discus Tank
Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed.
How To Be A Good Pomeranian Dog Owner
Opening your heart to a Pomeranian can be fun, but you must be willing to take on the responsibility of dog ownership. When you become a Pom owner, it's up to to do everything in your power to make your pet's life a happy one, the proper care, environment and companionship. If this sounds like a big commitment ? it is! But rest assured, the rewards of pet ownership far outweigh the work you have to put into it.
How To Prevent Your Horse Going Lame From The Most Common Cause Of Lameness
There are lots of ways a horse can go lame. Perhaps the most common cause of lameness is a result of Navicular Syndrome. The fortunate thing is that it can be treated where the horse gets complete, successful recovery if diagnosed and treated in it's early stages. Here's what you need to know about Navicular Syndrome.
Small Dogs - Different Breeds, Different Personalities
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it's a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.
New Pet Tag Services Provide A Sense Of Security
The greatest benefits of ownership is knowing that your property will be there when you need it, but ownership of a pet requires a different type of security measure. Because, pets are living creatures with minds of their own, they have a tendency to want to explore new things, and this often encompasses wandering off and not knowing how to return to where they started. This dilemma poses a unique problem for their owners inthat their pet is out there alone, and they are depending on the kindness of strangers to reunite them with their lost pet.
Cockatiels are one of the most lovable pets in the world. They are a valuable treasure to the owner. Cockatiels, just like humans, need a lot of attention and care. Parrots as pets are delightful but they can become extremely moody and temperamental. This may also depend on its health and diet.
What is Canine Bloat?
How to Teach YOUR Cat to Use a Litter Box - Secrets to Litter Tray Success
Even the most dedicated cat lover has little patience with a cat that doesn't use its litter box. Yet, patience is the key to creating litter box success. A positive introduction when young, and simple housekeeping on your part will solve most problems.
Sugar Gliders: How to Select a Sugar Glider Breeder
It is important to choose a sugar glider breeder carefully. A breeder should be able to tell you a lot about the particular glider(s) you're interested in (lineage and genetics, any health issues, etc.). Most breeders will also be able to answer any questions you have after you bring your sugar glider home, which is very important if you are new to sugar gliders! Sugar gliders are wonderful pets, but they have specific needs that are different from other pets.
How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
1.) Versatility- A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog's temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won't necessarily work for a Poodle.
Raw Feed? Are You Joking?
Let's think about this for a minute: God did not design our animals to eat pre-packaged, kibble or pellet-like food. In the wild, dogs don't tell each other, "Hey, I'm hungry, let's go to the pet food store and grab us some lunch." As if!
Barking Problems: Train Your Dog To Stop Barking!
All dogs bark, it's their way to communicate a message. Dog barks for various reasons: to greet, to alert, out of boredom, to attract attention or when they are excited.
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15 Year Mortgage Loan 15 Year Interest Rates Today FD Interest Rates Paid By Major Banks On Deposits Below 2 Crores – Post office time deposit (TD) or Fixed Deposit (fd) account offers interest rates across four maturities: one year, two years, three years, and five years, according to India Post’s official website-.Here are some of the advantages of a 15-year mortgage over a 30-year mortgage: Lower interest rates: While both loan types have similar interest rate profiles, Build home equity much faster: People typically move homes or refinance about every 5 to 7 years. Greater life certainty: The recovery.
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As UConn finalizes its departure from the American Athletic Conference, the league is holding about $5 million in escrow to help cover the school’s exit fee, a UConn spokesman said Friday.
That $5 million represents a large portion of UConn’s 2019 conference revenue, which includes money from the league’s TV deal, bowl payouts and the NCAA basketball fund.
UConn’s total exit fee will likely exceed $10 million, depending on the result of negotiations between the conference and the school. The rest of that money, UConn chief financial officer Scott Jordan said in a written statement, will come from revenue generated largely by “athletics, non-degree programs, housing, dining, parking and real estate” — not tuition or state support.
“We see the move from the AAC to the Big East as an investment in UConn’s future that will pay off,” Jordan said, "and we will use a portion of this revenue to finance the transition costs.”
UConn president Susan Herbst said last month that increased donations and ticket-sales revenue, plus savings on travel, should make the school’s jump from the AAC to the Big East successful financially. In addition to its AAC exit fee, UConn will pay a $3.5 million entrance fee to the Big East and will likely see a decrease in annual conference revenue.
“Initially we have more costs,” Herbst said. “But through more revenues, ticket sales, donors, decreased travel and then our continued work on efficiencies, we’re not worried about [finances] at all."
UConn announced in late June that it would leave the AAC for the Big East, citing potential benefits to its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The move is contingent on the school’s successful withdrawal from the AAC, which typically demands 27 months of notice from any departing school. UConn is expected to pay more than the required $10 million exit fee so that the conference will allow it to leave early.
“As a founding member of the AAC, UConn has greatly valued its membership,” Herbst wrote in a July 1 letter addressed to AAC commissioner Aresco. “We wish to discuss the potential future relationship between our organizations, if any, as well as the terms and timing of UConn’s withdrawal from the AAC.”
Aresco has said that UConn will not be allowed to remain in the conference as a football-only member, meaning the relationship between the school and the league will likely end entirely once UConn enters the Big East, as early as July 1, 2020.
A spokesman for the AAC declined to comment Friday on UConn’s payment plan, saying the conference prefers not to discuss financial matters publicly.
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I have 2 packs of those triangle precuts. I cannot remember what they are called. BUT I took one and just sewed them together into a square. I then took some stash fabric and cut the same size square.
Easy quilts but I managed to get one of the rows turned around. This is destined for the hospital and I doubt anyone will examine it that closely.
The other quilt is from a bunch of panels that were donated to me by a guild member. I just use stash in bright colors and lots of contrast to get it into a quilt. EASY button for sure and fun to make.


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It could be a spectral response thing. It might be a calibration issue (you know you can tweak the Digisix). I think meters and cameras should agree.
I tested in open shade and in dark darkness of a garage and found my Spotmatic F and Sekonic Twin-Mate (reflective mode) could be made to agree.
I set the Shutter and f/stop from the Pentax onto the dial of the handheld meter. Then aimed and pressed the meter button several times holding it at different distances and angles until the needle matched the match-needle and every time afterwards. So it can vary because of the way you use it too.


We haven't had the car out a whole lot the last few seasons as economics caught up with us. Had a rough patch that we were fortunate to get through.
The FlashBack has been updated with a FunnyCar style cage that has it certified down to the 7.50 range if I remember correctly. The fuel cell/battery install was cleaned up quite nicely in that process as well.
The car is as killer as ever...we made a few passes at a test-n-tune day last year and so when the funds are there I know that we can still run with the best of them! We'd really like to get back to running the NMCA events at some point in the near future.
Where'd the year go?
We have one Midwest Open Comp Series Race left on the schedule as we got rained out last weekend....Oct.24th will be the finale if it's not snowing by then!!
We've been in all three previous event finals this season and have won two times...not bad for an abbreviated season.
Is it springtime already....well we may get more snow this weekend so I'm not totally sure!
The car needs to have the valves set and a new set of slicks put on but other than that we're ready to roll.
We ended the season at CFR at the two-day Terry Stumpf Memorial Races and although we didn't win either day (we had a semi-final and a quarter-final finish) we had some of the best racing action that we'd had in a long time!
The reaction times were killer (one perfect .000 was put down) and the racing at the stripe was as close as one could be without losing!
We had alot of our friends show up for the weekends racing and it was good to see alot of racers and fans alike in attendance.
April is a long way off at this point and I can't wait until we can get back to the track and improve on the semifinal finish!!
Well, the car was pulling pretty severely to the right during the racing at the Night of Fire event so it was obvious that our adjustments were not quite right and we needed a helping hand. We had made some adjustment in the rear suspension and the front alignment and now had them both out of sync.
So, we hauled the car over to Andersen's Automotve Service (one of our sponsors and a fellow racer to boot...ProMod that is)...Marshall got out the tape measure and the FlashBack went up on the alignment rack as well...a short time later we had the car back to being square and we were ready to go!
After a couple more weekends of the track being closed for further repairs we headed out to the Harley's & HotRods charity event at Cedar Falls Raceway. The went straight as an arrow once again and the consistency was back as well!!
CFR TO RE-OPEN WITH NIGHT OF FIRE
SATURDAY, JULY 26th
FREE ADMISSION ON SPECTATOR SIDE
Cedar Falls Raceway will re-open after major flooding on Saturday, July 26, 2008 with the American Red Cross NIGHT OF FIRE. All proceeds of the event will go to the Iowa Tornado & Flood Relief Fund of The American Red Cross. As part of the promotion, spectators will get free access (admission) on the spectator side of the race track. "We were touched by the flooding ourselves, but not to the level of many people in the region" said Dan Driscoll. "There are also many victims of the tornados and it seems between the two catastrophes many peoples life has been altered" he continued.
Working with the American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter the program was put in place. The Hawkeye Chapter will have representatives on hand accepting "free will" donations. Pro racers from all across the Midwest are participating at this event at little of no cost allowing for the opportunity to create funds for the cause as well as put a show on with no admission to the public. In addition to the feature show, a $2,000 to win bracket race will be contested. "We will be posting a full purse" said Promoter Scott Gardner. "However, we will accept any donations back from the sportsman racers to increase the funds to the Red Cross" he mentioned.
While the final list of professional entries attending the Night of Fire is not complete, below are confirmed supporters of the event:
Danny Crownhart - Jet Funny Car
Diamond Jim Crownhart - Jet Funny Car
Benny "The Human Bomb"
Lance Van Hauen - Van Hauen Brothers Supercharged Funny Car
Dale Suhr - Nitro Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster
Dan Russell - Nitro Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster
Kevin Brewer - Nitro Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster
Dragster Dave - Frantic Fueler Nitro Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster
Ozark Mountain Super Shifters
Mike Garlich - Mr's B's Pontiac Vs Blastro Supercharged Van
Allen Peterson - Top Fuel Harley Motorcycle Vs Bob Kobernese - Top Fuel Harley Motorcycle
This list will be updated as confirmations get made. MORE NAMES TO COME
WITH SOME HELP WE CAN ALL GET THROUGH THIS .......
By Scott Gardner
Having now operated race tracks for more 12 years, I have seen a lot of things transpire. Some good and others not. Gracious champions and sore losers have been seen over the years as well as people that would do almost anything for anyone and others who thought that everyone owes them something. The good thing is that an overwhelming number of racers, crew and fans are positive uplifting people who truly care about each other.
It seems because of a variety of circumstances the people of Cedar Valley have been hammered and to some degree includes us at Cedar Falls Raceway. After years of little or no management at the track with a revolving door of operators, there are still many who question our sincere approach to operating the facility. In the larger look of things, that doesn't bother me much. I'm confident in our ability at a team to operate CFR and in fact some day put the operation into the black. However, we are more concerned now for the people directly effected by the recent horrific storms that have left so many with little or nothing. We hope in some small way we can improve the lives of people with what we do; operating race tracks including CFR.
Therefore, we are boldly moving forward with the Red Cross Night of Fire event. Is it the show we originally planned? No, it is not. We are not in the position to present such an event as I also believe most of our potential customers have other more serious priorities to spend money on. Clearly, drag racing or any entertainment venue is not vital to ones survival. Also, it's clear that the opportunity to let people escape reality is also good medicine.
Cedar Falls Raceway will re-open on Saturday, July 26 with free admission on our spectator side and resume regular operations from that point forward. What we ask of you is simple. Please spread the word about the Red Cross Night of Fire and please support CFR in manner you can. With everyone working on a common cause, the road to recovery will be easier for all.
Thanks for your consideration and thanks to all the special feature racers who are volunteering to make this happen. We'll see everyone at the Night of Fire!
A sad day indeed...RIP Champ!!!!
The heat and low air pressure kept the FlashBack in the 10.37 range as far as et goes but a string of .008 / .005 / .001 lights kept us in the hunt until a slight delay in the program knocked me out of the groove and my reaction time went south on me in the quarters....
This weekends Midwest Open Comp race has been cancelled due the heavy flooding we've experienced the last few days...Prayers Up to all that have been affected.
Well, we didn't pick up the win but I was mildly happy with the semi-final finish. We treed the competition the first three rounds and then lit the red-lite in the semi's.
Car was running in the 10 teen to 10 twenty range in some very bad air so that's encouraging...and the new brakes worked flawlessly!
Can't wait til next weekend!!
The second weekend out we posted times of a 10.13 / 10.16 / 10.16 / 10.12 all at the 131mph mark!
The two 10.16 passes we tried upping the rpm on the launch, seemed to spin the tires a touch more is all so we went back to the lower rpm for the last past and gained the three hundreths back!
Well we thrashed on the car Saturday to get the little details finished up and hit the track on Sunday finally!!
After a soft launch to make sure the car would launch straight and stop straight we were back in the pits making a shiftcable adjustment.
Then we fired off consectutive runs of a 10.26 / 10.27 / 10.28 all at 130 mph!
Not too bad as last season we were struggling to hit the 10.20 zone!!
We've got a brake shimmy coming through the steering wheel that we need to find the cause and cure for but everything seems to working good and there's no leaks anywhere...I HATE LEAKS!!!!
Well, we got hit with a doozy of a storm last Sunday and we couldn't get out until Wednesday a.m. when a neighbor a mile up the road came down with his snowblower/tractor combo to bail us out!
We're headed back into town to work on the car some more tomorrow...didn't get as much done last weekend as I had hoped to but we plugged away at it.
The rear end is due to be done this coming week and we should be able to pick up the engine next weekend...been tough to get up to his shop here lately too as he's about 75 miles northeast of us and it's kind of a get-together when we all head up to work on the engine and benchrace with Joe at Midnight Machining....I think he has got the heads all ready to go for us,we'll need to measure up the length of the pushrods we'll be needing and that'll wrap up that loose end.
We'll be redoing the fuel line and finishing up the wiring loose ends tomorrow and next weekend we should be able to mount the rearend in and go to town on the new brake setup that we started last weekend.
Got the truck in the shop to get the PS leak figured out now too...Once we get the car done I need to get Scott backto finishing up the wiring for the trailer backup lites and get a better backup camera installed.........It never ends!!!!!
Well, more snow and wind tonite...possibly some ice by Saturday a.m. I think I've been late or missed work about every other day for about two weeks now!!
Trying to coordinate picking up the new rearend assembly and finish up the brake work and fuel-line redo this weekend with the crew guys...all weather permitting at this point.
Had thought about running over to Indy this weekend but I've missed so much worktime already this month that I can't afford to get any further behind on stuff...some of the messages being left aren't too kind
If we don't get anything done on the car this weekend there's always some paperwork that I can get caught up on!!!
We did manage to sneak off last weekend and attend the Monticello Rod and Custom Car Show where I was able to get Paul LeMat (aka John Milner...American Graffitti) to autograph some of my more prized American Graffitti memorabilia......he's a pretty cool dude in real life too.
Well...we finally got the rearaxle assembly back and will be getting that installed this weekend.
The pushrods are due here today or tomorrow so we may be making atrip to Midnight Machining to pickup the engine as well.
The brake project will get wrapped up this weekend as well...be nice to get her off the jack stands again!!!!!
Well, we didn't get the brakeline project handled as of yet, but it is on the ground on all fours again!
We got the pushrods up to Midnight Machine and the engine is ready to go!!!!
Hope to get the engine/trans installed this next weekend and get the measurements for the new driveshaft all figured out....then we gotta get the brakelines done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heading up today to get the engine/trans back in place and get the d-shaft measurements so we can get that ordered this week.
The brakes will have to wait until next weekend to get plumbed.
New ladder bars due here by Monday as well.
Engine/Trans/Rearend all back in place, the Dynotech driveshaft is on order, the Chris Alston Chassisworks ladders bars will go on this weekend and we'll get Dwayne to work on plumbig the brakelines.
Scott's project will to be finish up the wiring and other misc loose ends.
I'll be getting the rear suspension pieces put in place and getting the chassis squared away.
We're picking up the new rearend assembly tomorrow from Quick Performance.
We have the transmission back from Transmission Rebuilders and it's ready to go!
Diamonds Body Shop has fixed the front bumper for us and is also where we've been working on the car to get it all back into one piece, Thanks for letting us take up some space and alot of your time Jim!!!!
Joe, at Midnight Machining has the engine ready to go for us after performing a little touch up work on the heads....the mill should have some more "POP" this season!!!!
I can't wait to get thing rolling here in '08 as we head out to the track with our new RACINGJUNK.COM sponsorship to showcase!!
We're going to start laying out the new brake system and doing some minor bodywork this weekend...and posibly some cylinder head mods.
The new front brakes and alternator/bracketry will be next on the list...then we'll update the belts and window net so we'll be legal there for another couple of seasons.
'08...here we come.
Thanks for all the votes from the RJC membership...our 2nd place finish is very much appreciated and the 7500.00 will go straight into fixing up all the carnage we created on our last pass of the '07 season!!!
We've got a pretty fresh engine and now the trans and rearend will be top notch as well...'08 should be a great season!
The whole RJC crew made sure the whole deal ran smooth and kept us all as relaxed as we could be when someone is sticking a microphone in your face and pointing TV cameras your way as well...not to mention that they brought in the likes of Cruz Pedregon to hand out the winnings!
Emily and Gavin...thanks in particular for making us feel right at home...and Thanks To Everyone at RJC for making the whole trip a great experience. We will do our best to represent you and all the RJC family throughout the '08 season!!!
Gene "FlashBack" Hinders & Crew
The e-mails I've recieved from some of our heroes serving in the military who seen this and shot us a vote was a real boost!!!
Congrats to the other finalists as well:
Mary Baltzell and Gail Whisnant too!!!!!
Gene "FlashBack" Hinders
On a last minute 'test run' before loading up to head home we messed up a whole lotta stuff!
The car was running the best it has all year with runs in the 10.30's at over 130mph....on the fatal pass we let go of the transbrake button as usual but the nose of the car came down suddenly and there was a very nasty sound coming from underneath car. After I got myself unstrapped from the harness and looked underneath the car it wasn't a pretty site. There was a ton of pieces from the rearend all over as well as some very slippery gearlube and trans fluid...the tranny had a nice hole in the tailshaft as well as the driveshaft was split in two and the ladder bar mount on the passenger side took a hard 'whack' along with the now bow-shaped diagnol-link which casued the tires to be offset pretty severley to the left.
We winched her up into the trailer and will begin to assess the damage more thoroughly this weekend.
We traveled eastward to Cedar Rapids where they held a rally at Veterans Memorial Park...it was a great day!
We met veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, GulfWar1, and our current war...the fact that these guys/gals and the mothers and fathers of those serving were so thankful about us having the decals of The Wounded Warrior Project and Move America Forward (both organizations that support our troops)and that we were willing to show up and show our support of them was too much, it really hit me hard. I just told them that what I was doing was insignificant compared to what they all have done and continue to do so that we can live free and pursue our dreams.
If you see one of our country's veterans somewhere, anywhere....just tell them Thank You for their service...It's the least we can do.
Most of our races are held at Cedar Falls Raceway (soon to be re-named NIETA Raceway) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. We have run a few events at Tri-State Raceway and at Cordova Dragway Park as well but the turnout and logistics is better at CFR for now.
I've run brackets since the 1984 season and we tried our hand at the NMCA ProStock class one year back in '02 but problems with engine builders and then cashflow knocked us back into the Open Comp class. O/C is a great class to run if you want to try your hand at the Pro Tree...it IS A BLAST for those of you that haven't tried it!! We run two or three qualifying passes and then our race index is set at one-tenth below our best qualifying pass. The start is handicapped like in the brackets but we get to run off the ProTree like the "Pros" do (it is a .500 tree though...which is great for heavier/slower cars)...it's the best of both worlds.
Check out our site www.elimn8u.com for our Midwest schedule or for NMCA and NMRA schedules go to www.nmcadigital.com (all-brands)or www.nmradigital.com (all Fords) for their schedules.
Our next race is September 22nd at CFR.
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Pilgrimage through Loss Launch at Auntie’s Bookstore
We are back from Asia just in time for the official “launch” of Pilgrimage through Loss at Auntie’s Bookstore tomorrow. I started working on the research and writing for this book over nine years ago, so it’s deeply satisfying to see it finally emerge! We cheered the Seattle Seahawks from a hotel in Bali with an alumni group from the University of Washington….you can imagine how excited these Seattlelites were for this game. This article came out in the Spokane Spokesman Review newspaper on Super Bowl Sunday. A special thanks to Cindy Hval for her sensitive writing!
We observed some very interesting ways in which Balinese people remember their loved ones who have died, and I’ll be including more on rituals from other cultures that appear to help parents live with loss in future blogs
If you live in the Spokane area, please join us at Auntie’s Bookstore at 2:00 on Saturday the 8th for our celebration.
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