Tales From The Truck

Hello All

Although a full time radio gig would be cool, it is just not in the cards right now, so I have the day job AKA the make $$ job. I am a delivery guy for Nimbus Water Shops - I am the one in the big black truck, hence “Tales from the Truck” (email me at TheRacerREport@gmail.com if you need a water softener, cooler, or bottled water delivered) With this job comes a lot of interaction with people, and while I am at work I wear my Rider hat so the topic of our beloved football team comes up from time to time. I have talked Riders with everyone from the ladies that run the children’s department at the main branch library, to CEO’s of big companies. A lot of the talk or opinions I have been hearing as of late are cautious optimism; people are both cautious and optimistic about the new regime. And, to be honest I am about the same way. I like the fact there is a lot of experience with this coaching staff and I think Kent has surrounded himself with a good group of men. Granted I have only talked to them on the phone in quick interviews over the last month, but they all seem very enthusiastic to say the least. The word “dedication” comes to mind as well. A good start is paramount as the team plays their Western opponents early and often. I hope all the changes can come together quickly and this team, which will feature a number of new players, can gel. They are going to have to.

Here is a prefect example of my Rider hat being a conversation starter. I was riding in the elevator today doing my route and a lady and gentleman got on. She says to me, “I see the Rider gear is coming out” and I replay “Actually mine is always out.” (Yes, I know things that sound dirty but aren’t) We have a quick 7-floor discussion on what the record will be this year - I say mine; she says hers, and then Mr. Quiet pops up and says “Well I bet they win at least one maybe.” I give him the standard haha and they get of the elevator. I then use some foul language to myself in respect to what the man said but sluff it off as he is one of those guys. You know the kind I mean: One of the HATERS

There are 4 kinds of people who live in Saskatchewan:
1: The Diehards – The ones who win or loose are passionate about this football team
2: The Casual Fan – Start winning and I will pay a little more attention, they are not bandwagon jumpers, they are part time fans
3: The I Couldn’t Care Lesser – These ones are pretty self-explanatory they just don’t care one way or the other. Some of these are even sports fans of other sports but they just don’t care, or are borderline casual fan.
4: The HATERS: these are the people that the Riders can do nothing right for. They have not been to a game in 5-7 years but “Oh the Riders used to suck, they always suck” BITE ME things are not the same as they were years ago. And I don’t mean just this year I mean as of late, so maybe get a clue and then we can talk. I don’t have a problem if people have a legitimate concern but don’t be a HATER just cause.

I will leave you with one last non-football related Tale From The Truck. I deliver to the operating room at the Pasqua and I was in there one day doing my deal and a young boy maybe 5 or 6 gets wheeled in for surgery. They stop near where I am dropping off the bottles to wait for the doc who shows up a few minutes later. He asks the little guy “So why are you here today?” and the little guy in a bit of a scared voice says, “Cause I swallowed a battery.” He was cute little guy and just a little scared but it sounded so cute when he said “Cause I swallowed a battery” I asked the nurses the next week how it went and he came through with flying colours.

As mentioned in my last post, I will from time to time be talking a little motor sports. I don’t have alot today other then WAHOOO it’s the Winston coming up this weekend! Folks, if you never watch racing, this one is usually a pretty good one to watch. The Winston is the all-star race for NASCAR - yes, I know it’s not called the Winston anymore but I’m old school. Again, it’s the all-star race for these guys with the winner getting $1,000,000.00. Not bad work if you can get it. Check it out; it’s this Saturday night on Speed. I am not going to get into whether motor sports is a sport or not debate. I and many others know it is, many don’t think it is, and to each his own, I have had that battle way to many times. Racing is an acquired taste I realize but I love it.







Local Motor Sports events coming up

May 18th Fri. @ 7:00
Round 2
Regular
ELITE
THUNDER
PRO TRK
MINI

Estevan Motor Speedway
Sat. May 19th @ 6:00
Regular Program: IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks & IMCA Stock Cars

Estevan Drag Racing Association (Located at the Estevan Airport)
Season Opener June 10th

Kings Park Speedway Regina

SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2007 MINISTOCK INVITATIONAL


SATURDAY JULY 07, 2007 STREET STOCK INVITATIONAL


SATURDAY AUG. 18, 2007 BOMBER/THUNDER INVITAIONAL



If you have a motor sports event including show and shines or fun runs, that you would like me to promote here, please mail me at TheRacerReport@gmail.com

Racer JR went 1-2 with a double and one assist tonight in his softball league. I was helping coach and I must have said, “Pay attention!” to them about 874 times, but a good time was had by all.

Today’s Lyrics are:

“When I woke up, Mom and Dad are rolling on the couch.Rolling numbers, rock and rolling, got my Kiss records out”

Cathy was the first to get the answer from yesterday which was
Rock and Roll All Nite by Kiss

Today was insane and as you read above I had to deal with a HATER so that’s it for tonight, thank you for stopping by, I may not have a post everyday but please feel free to check.