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taraljc! This is great news to wake up to.
Flying away on a wing and a prayer!!!!
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taraljc! This is great news to wake up to.I'd like to take this time to tell you about something special. Those across the country in the NASCAR community know about it. Those people in central North Carolina know about it.
But maybe not those that most need to know about it.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Hole In The Wall camps. This camp is run by Kyle and Patti Petty of the famous Petty family. While I personally have issues with the Petty family (long story), Kyle is the exception to his family's rule. He is a kind, generous, hard working man who truly desires to help.
This camp's primary service area is South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. They do accept a limited number of national campers. The camp is located in Randleman, NC (which is ten minutes down the road from where I live) and has opened this week.
This summer they have one week camps for specific groups.
Groups We'll Serve Summer 2004:
Session #1: Hemophilia/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (June 20th-25th)
Session #2: Sickle Cell (June 27th-July 2nd)
Session #3: Heart/Kidney Disease (July 5th-9th)
Session #4: Cancer (July 11th-16th)
Session #5: Burn Survivors/Skin Disease (July 18th-23rd)
Session #6: Spina Bifida/Asthma (July 26th-30th)
Session #7: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder (August 1st-6th)
Session #8: HIV/Immunology Disorders/Hepatitis (August 8th-13th)
There are also specific selection criteria for those that wish to attend.
Selection Criteria
Severity of child's illness prohibits attendance at any other camp
Extenuating circumstances affecting the child
Child requires complex medical care
Mental ability to participate in and benefit from the active camp program
Age 7-15 and developmental skills appropriate to this age range
I urge everyone to check out the website. It's very informative and a wonderful organization.
About the Founders
One thing about Kyle and Patti that lets you know their dedication to this is the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. Every year, as a fundraiser, he gets on his Harley and takes off (along with hundreds of bikers) across the US to raise money for children's charities. He has been doing this since 1994.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is in memory of their son, Adam Petty, who died in May of 2000 when his car crashed during a practice session. He was the first professional fourth generation athlete to compete in any sport in the U.S. More than that though, he was the love of his parents' life.
But maybe not those that most need to know about it.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Hole In The Wall camps. This camp is run by Kyle and Patti Petty of the famous Petty family. While I personally have issues with the Petty family (long story), Kyle is the exception to his family's rule. He is a kind, generous, hard working man who truly desires to help.
This camp's primary service area is South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. They do accept a limited number of national campers. The camp is located in Randleman, NC (which is ten minutes down the road from where I live) and has opened this week.
This summer they have one week camps for specific groups.
Groups We'll Serve Summer 2004:
Session #1: Hemophilia/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (June 20th-25th)
Session #2: Sickle Cell (June 27th-July 2nd)
Session #3: Heart/Kidney Disease (July 5th-9th)
Session #4: Cancer (July 11th-16th)
Session #5: Burn Survivors/Skin Disease (July 18th-23rd)
Session #6: Spina Bifida/Asthma (July 26th-30th)
Session #7: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder (August 1st-6th)
Session #8: HIV/Immunology Disorders/Hepatitis (August 8th-13th)
There are also specific selection criteria for those that wish to attend.
Selection Criteria
Severity of child's illness prohibits attendance at any other camp
Extenuating circumstances affecting the child
Child requires complex medical care
Mental ability to participate in and benefit from the active camp program
Age 7-15 and developmental skills appropriate to this age range
I urge everyone to check out the website. It's very informative and a wonderful organization.
About the Founders
One thing about Kyle and Patti that lets you know their dedication to this is the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. Every year, as a fundraiser, he gets on his Harley and takes off (along with hundreds of bikers) across the US to raise money for children's charities. He has been doing this since 1994.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is in memory of their son, Adam Petty, who died in May of 2000 when his car crashed during a practice session. He was the first professional fourth generation athlete to compete in any sport in the U.S. More than that though, he was the love of his parents' life.
Shiny and pretty and new seem to be distracting me of late.
I don't do well with shiny and pretty and new. I usually am able to ignore it. I don't flock to things because of it. I don't become overwhelmed with lust because of it. (We're going to ignore my 13 year old delusions regarding the New Kids on the Block because...I was 13. And enabled by a dear friend.)
But for some reason NASCAR is breaking all the rules. I flit from driver to driver. There is a distinct possibility that by this time next year the back window of my car will just have a massive row of numbers across the back.
My all-time NASCAR shiny: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
My OTP NASCAR shiny: Jamie McMurray
My Geek Love NASCAR shiny: Michael Waltrip
My OMG He's So Hot NASCAR shiny: Jimmie Johnson
My Cute, Mockable Newbie NASCAR shiny: Kasey Kahne
My Old-School NASCAR shiny: Bill Elliott
The thing is, a driver can just say *one* thing in an interview and take over my brain. Or do one thing on the track.
Which is why this week I'm cursing Kevin Harvick. Also known as My Badasses With Temper Problems NASCAR shiny. Yes, he's part of the Kimmie (Kevin/Jimmie) slash pairing. But aside from the fact that it is *so* obvious that he wants Jimmie (what? it is), he's been only borderline on the perifery.
Then came the weekend of NASCAR goodness with Kathe. And there was much joy and fun. And I got a Harvick hat that is very cool (as evidenced by the fact that in the next week Harvick was on TV doing an interview in that same hat). I still have no decal for the back of my car (the fact that there is actually a flaming decal is why the hold out is happening - we're trying to find it). But right now? On my computer screens? Because of certain temper tantrums he and Kenseth had on Sunday?
On my Mac is Jimmie. On my PC is Harvick. They are staring at each other.
I'm such a sucker for the shiny.
I don't do well with shiny and pretty and new. I usually am able to ignore it. I don't flock to things because of it. I don't become overwhelmed with lust because of it. (We're going to ignore my 13 year old delusions regarding the New Kids on the Block because...I was 13. And enabled by a dear friend.)
But for some reason NASCAR is breaking all the rules. I flit from driver to driver. There is a distinct possibility that by this time next year the back window of my car will just have a massive row of numbers across the back.
My all-time NASCAR shiny: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
My OTP NASCAR shiny: Jamie McMurray
My Geek Love NASCAR shiny: Michael Waltrip
My OMG He's So Hot NASCAR shiny: Jimmie Johnson
My Cute, Mockable Newbie NASCAR shiny: Kasey Kahne
My Old-School NASCAR shiny: Bill Elliott
The thing is, a driver can just say *one* thing in an interview and take over my brain. Or do one thing on the track.
Which is why this week I'm cursing Kevin Harvick. Also known as My Badasses With Temper Problems NASCAR shiny. Yes, he's part of the Kimmie (Kevin/Jimmie) slash pairing. But aside from the fact that it is *so* obvious that he wants Jimmie (what? it is), he's been only borderline on the perifery.
Then came the weekend of NASCAR goodness with Kathe. And there was much joy and fun. And I got a Harvick hat that is very cool (as evidenced by the fact that in the next week Harvick was on TV doing an interview in that same hat). I still have no decal for the back of my car (the fact that there is actually a flaming decal is why the hold out is happening - we're trying to find it). But right now? On my computer screens? Because of certain temper tantrums he and Kenseth had on Sunday?
On my Mac is Jimmie. On my PC is Harvick. They are staring at each other.
I'm such a sucker for the shiny.
NASCAR fun!
Harvick and Kenseth are out 25 grand each and are on probation through August.
Then there's Track Smack wherein the captions under the pictures are making me laugh.
Kenseth is mocked for being fined.
Kasey is mocked for being wee.
Rookies are mocked for being new.
There is an attempt to mock Mark Martin, but because the mocking does not involve Viagra, it is not funny.
Harvick and Kenseth are out 25 grand each and are on probation through August.
Then there's Track Smack wherein the captions under the pictures are making me laugh.
Kenseth is mocked for being fined.
Kasey is mocked for being wee.
Rookies are mocked for being new.
There is an attempt to mock Mark Martin, but because the mocking does not involve Viagra, it is not funny.
In an effort to ply you with non-NASCARness today, here are some fun tidbits.
That's with Heather. Lookit that! I'm all CLEAR!
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That's with Heather. Lookit that! I'm all CLEAR!
Hee.
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That's for Maveness.
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