What a Wild RIDE!

Days 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82

I know you are all just "dying" to know how my first of two race weekends went. It was absolutely fantabulous!

Day 78 was basically a travel and set up day. I got up at 5:15 am that morning to make certain I got in a good workout. That night my husband was scheduled for a Richard Petty Driving experience and a minor tactical error resulted in our walking ALL THE WAY around the track. We went up hills and down hills and I'm not talking sissy hills either. They have a tram that escorts people around for a reason! But, I digress. Afterward, I made Cajun Shrimp Stirfry for husband and guests. 

(From Left) My husband Tony, Brian Bevins and his brother Brad Bevins. They are good campers. They always compliment the cook. Flattery generally gets you everywhere in my book. :) I just had to tell them it was healthy. It was so delcious, I just couldn't help myself. They don't look like it scarred them too much do they?



Day 79 was Nationwide Series Race Day. We went to Brian and Brad's mom's house for breakfast. Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy. YUM! I ate a little. But, not a lot. I promise. The race promised to be a fun time. It even had it's share of excitement.

This wreck happened in turn two right in front of us. It brought out the fire trucks and everything. I don't have a picture of the end of the race, which was also very exciting.

It is also important to note that I got in a workout this day as well. I brought my Yoga Mat and a set of weights and completed a circuit before going to the race. Then, afterward, being a glutton for punishment, I ended up walking ALL THE WAY around the track again with Brian and Brad. My glutes and Hamstrings were like "What the hell is she thinking? We did NOT sign up for this!"

Day 80 was Sprint Cup Race Day and it did not disappoint.  Despite being a little cloudy and some sporadic rain drops, we had a fabulous time. Jimmie Johnson won his first ever race at Bristol Motor Speedway. I had the privilige of hanging out with some of the best people I know.

On Day 81 we packed up our stuff and headed northeast to Roanoke where we are staying with more of our favorite people. Our three hour drive turned into four thanks to a sink hole near Wytheville, VA. It would not be an Angell Road Trip if there wasn't some kind of fiasco to tie up traffic for a while.

So, here we are at Day 82. I've been working remotely from Virginia today. It hasn't been too bad. I only had 100 or so emails to read and respond to. I have been procastinating all day about exercising. But, I will get it in as soon as I finish this post. 

All in all, it's "so far, so good" on this thing we have dubbed Adult Spring Break 2010. I have not been on a scale since Thursday and will not likely be on one again until Tuesday. I'm trying not to get the cold sweats about it. I think a little separation anxiety might do me good. :)

Cheers!

Margaret