I am a huge JIMMIE JOHNSON fan, and my hubby's driver is JEFF GORDON. All of my children and grandchildren like different drivers, and we have a friendly rivalry, just as the drivers do. It seems that out of all of the NASCAR fans, some ( though not all) of the most disrespectful fans are JR. fans. Okay, I can understand being loyal to your driver. I'm loyal to the #48. But, even JR. himself does not condone the type of behavior that "many" of his fans display. The bashers need to grow up and show a little more class or the stigma of NASCAR being a "redneck sport" will never become a thing of the past. As far as "cheating goes, they ALL do it. It's the crew chief's job to push the envelope as far as he can get away with and give his driver the best damn car out there. Some get caught, some don't. Part of the problem can be blamed on NASCAR and it's wishy-washy rule changes and spec changes, etc. Sometimes there's a gray area and you don't know if it's okay until you try it. And the best crews are always trying to make improvements. NASCAR is not just a "redneck sport". I think it could quite possibly be the next great American sport. It highlights classic American values. Before every race they pray. How many sports do that - and involve the fans? They sing our National Anthem and do flyovers. They honor our Armed Services. You can't get much more patriotic. They encourage friendly rivalries - and friendship - and good sportsmanship. Sure there is the occasional blow-up. The guys are only human you know. And what about all of the charity work. Most drivers not only have their own foundations, they also help each other out in their charitable works. These are good guys, doing what they love. Don't degrade what they do by being a poor representitive of their sport and themselves. My advice to the bashers out there. Build a bridge and get over it. And to the HMS bashers who are JR. fans, maybe you should build a bridge and walk over it - to the team that your driver chose out of all the other teams. Because if you don't, you are proving that you are not a loyal JR. fan. Because a loyal fan would back his decisions and respect his wishes 100% Sorry to be so long winded about this. This whole subject gets my hackles up. But unlike "some" out there, I chose to make my commentary without bashing, swearing or throwing things!

1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves adhesive.

 2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew

3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.

4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak i n the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.

5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush, and then blot dry.

6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.

7. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.

8. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them.

9. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziploc freezer bag and freeze for a slushy, refreshable ice pack for aches, pain or black eyes.

10. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then apply the tincture to aches and pains.

11. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka on your chest and back as a liniment.

12. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.

13 Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.

14. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy to remove the urushiol oil from your skin.

15. Swish a shot of vodka over an aching tooth Allow your gums to absorb some of the alcohol to numb the pain.

And silly me. I've only been drinking the stuff!!!

1.) Each day make things right in every way to the best of your ability. Next day: repeat again.

 2.) Start each day anew with a fresh start leaving the past behind. Next day: repeat again.

3.) Never allow the past to drag you down with guilt and defeat- it’s over and a done deal. It is now a brand new day. Next day: repeat again.

4.) One day at a time make the best of that single day- lived to the fullest. Next day: repeat again.

5.) Live the day as if it is your first and your last- imagining that it could be. Next day: repeat again.

6.) Do the best with what you have now for that day. You are never expected more than what you are asked or can do for that one day. Next day: repeat again.

7.) Do what you feel is right for that day to the best of your knowledge and ability. If you have no direction as to what that might be, the day is yours to make of it what you will- and have fun doing it! Next day: repeat again.