Wordless Wednesday!

Golf cart update!

Hey everyone, I 'm almost finished with the golf cart that will be running us to the gate and pits. Installed a rear jump seat and all the lights. I just need to install the back rests and give her a bath. Speaking of baths, I think both of the Beagles need one before we take off. I don't know how Lucy will like the ride, but she sure like to riding on the golf cart.

For now MONTE

Getting ready for the dirt!

Hey everyone I've been working on the golf cart on this hot day and just finished the new roof. I still need to put on the finishing touches on the front lights. Tomorrow we are fixing dad his birthday dinner. He decided that he wanted Fish and prawns. We also plan on putting some salmon on the grill. Jackie and Mike are bringing some fish that Logan caught in Alaska. Then after dinner we will sit down and watch the Sprint Cup races. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll post photo of dad's Birthday dinner.

See ya! MONTE

Remembering the Family Farm

This is or was where my grandparents family farm. My grandfather milked his own cows, raised his own beef, his own chickens, eggs and great family on this land. We had fun running and playing without video games, Computers and Cell phones. It's where it was common for boy at the age of 10 to be driving the tractor or the Farm trucks. We got up early and played late. When are parents would leave to go racing we would all stay at their house, almost a dozen kids in a 900 square foot house. We all gathered around a 19" console TV and watched Roller Derby and Big Time Wrestling from Portland OR.

That's what I remember, Monte

P.S. LOOK AT THE MIDDLE PHOTO IT LOOKS LIKE A POODLE TAKING A CRAP, CAN YOU SEE IT?

Hang on Kyle, look out Kasey and Tony WINS!

This was a crazy finish! I'm glad that no one was hurt in this finish. I do think that Tony did the right move and that it was just good hard racing. the emotions of racing was clear in the long walk that Kyle made, but I really thing he needs to find a way to chill out after a bad finish. Buy him not going to the infield care center right a way could someday cost him his life. That was one bad ass hit that he took from Kasey and Joey. This finish will be on the highlight s for years to come.

Monte

Flash back FRIDAY!

Can you spot your Mother, Sister or aunt in these photos. WOW, how time flies. We really miss the one that are gone in these photo's, but we'll see you some day.

Love you all , Monte, Steve, Buck and Julie.

BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I love this I Found this Bumper sticker online at Cafe Press.com

This site has everything custom made Bumper stickers, Buttons and Mugs. Plus a whole lot more. Checl them out.

Monte

Racing for Jesus Ministries.com

Here he is, Ken Maddux, shortly after winning his first heat race at Tenino South Sound Speedway last Saturday night. He had a good car, but like Tom said "he just out drove them!" It was great racing, wish you all could have been there! The other picture is Chad and his wife Nancy. Chad did not get to race his engine blew up in warm ups. Ken and Chad are both great drivers. They are struggling financially, they need some sponsors but until they get some we as family should try to help support them so they do not have to stop racing due to lack of funds. Chad blew his engine last night and it was his back up engine. These guys are running on faith their only sponsor is Racing for Jesus Ministries. So if you have a few bucks, even if it is only $10 or $20 you could give them to help keep them going I know it would be greatly appreciated. Maybe their second sponsor should be "Family". The guys did not ask me to send out this email but I feel impelled to do it. Hope they don't get mad at me. Please forward to other family members, I do not have many emails. If any of you know of a business or even a church that would sponsor them let's get them in touch with each other. If you want to help with a few bucks let me know I have asked them both for their mailing addresses when I get them I will email it to you. Even if you can not kick in I hope to see you all at the races July 25th at the Tenino South Sound Speedway. The Outlaw compacts mini stock invitational 1st place is a minimum $1,500. Hope to see you there to root them into first and second place for that race! It is going to be some great races! They will also be racing at Tenino South Sound Speedway on August 29th.

Lori

Hey family, take note of this from Lori. Please help these guys by contacting her or me. We can pass on their address and lets keep them rolling.

Monte

Happy Birthday!

Well it was another birthday. I think when you are past 21 the birthday's are just another day. I feel old and I acted like it to day. I helped Steve with the back lawn and just felt like CRAP! I did spend the day with the beagles and they seem to like having me pay attention to them, even though I'm a old man, LOL! There are some things that I wish I could change, but I think that my life has been blessed that I have such a great family and friends.

Love you all, MONTE!

What a Weekend!

We had dad over for fathers day and he pick what he wanted for dinner. He picked deep fried prawns, Fish, onion rings and Fry's. Then we sat down and watched the NASCAR race from California. This was a great race because my driver picked up the WIN, the man himself Kasey Kahne!

Happy Fathers Day Dad!

Monte

Happy Fathers Day!

Hang on snoopy, hang on!

What's in Gods plan?

Everyday we face challenges in life. We face health issues, money problems, family issues and much more. Sometimes we don't know what is ahead, but I know that God has a plan for each and everyone of us. Some roads are bumpy, curvy and some just lead us back to where we started from. The only thing that I do know is "God has a plan."
MONTE

Well Have you heard the latest on PETA. This group is a fantastic organization, but they need to pull their heads out of their BUTTS. They are upset with the Fisherman's market at the Seattle Pike Place Market for throwing fish. They say that they don't "RESPECT THE DEAD." Come on people, these guys are professionals. PETA get your BUTTS down there and see how many fish you catch or drop because your hand are soft. Fisherman are one of the hardest working people in the WORLD! PETA do you just need some news and this is the only way you can get it? The only thing these guys at the market are guilty of is playing with your food and that's something we have been doing since we were kids.

WOW, Monte.

Flash back Friday!

Hey Patches Pals here is a photo that I found of dad and Rusty. Dad would fall asleep on the couch and the Rusty would stand guard. This cat would drive you of the front door if he didn't like you. He was super cat with a red heads temper. We had allot of cats while living in the Auburn house, along with some great memories.

Until tomorrow, Monte.

Lake Sylvia and the Patches Pals fishing trip!

Here are some photo's of the fishing trip. The first photo is of a Great Northwest Tree fish, very rare!

Second is a photo of Randy and his trout

Third is of Mike and his trout that he caught in the boat at the end of the lake. We all had such a great time and stayed up late around the camp fire making smores. Smores, beer and a little wine what a combo! I will be posting more in later posts.

Monte

Wordless Wednesday

Lake Sylvia fishing trip!

Well this years Lake Sylvia fishing trip went great. It was full of first times. This was Randy & Karen's first time camping with us as new Patches Pal's. This was dads first time and his first time fishing in over 20 years. But most of all it was little Oliver's first time fishing and that's what it's all about. He caught two from shore and three from the boat. Look at his smile, priceless!

More to come, Monte

REST IN PEACE SPIDER PIG!

To all that follow Beagleland know that Lucy's brother was Spider Pig. Let me tell you a little about his story. His mother was run over by a car/truck in southwest Washington state and Spider was born right on the road after his mothers death. He came to live with my nephew(the tow truck man), his wife and kids. Just about that time Lucy was brought into their lives as a puppy. Both her and Spider had over two years together. Spider grew up to be a large hog and Lucy a nice little beagle. It was getting too dangerous to let them sleep and play together, so the family gave Lucy to me. Sadly I have to tell you that Spider pig got out while his family was on a trip and started chasing the neighbors cows and also the farmers wife. So maybe they both looked like big pigs to him. Spider was shot and killed "Doing Whatever Spider pig Wanted."

So Rest in Peace Spider Pig, Rest in Peace!

Monte

WARING, WARNING!

Hey Patches Pals, I had these stickers made and I will passing them out at the lake. I also have some others that I'll share with you at that time. Packing is going slow, I am hopping that uncle Pug can make it. He had an appointment with the doctor's today and he is not feeling good at all. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR HIM AND LISA, AS THIS IS TAKING A TOLL ON HER!!!!!!

The dogs are going to stay home with Steve and I hope they are good to him, LOL!

See you at the lake, Monte.

Gearing up for Patches Pals Weekend!

I have the same site as last year and Jackie is next to me. Maybe with her and Mike in that spot it might be a little quieter. Lake Sylvia is a great fishing spot and I am ready for some R&R. I don't know if uncle Pug will be able to make it but I am still keeping a bed open for him, just in case.

UPDATE: uncle was give his discharge papers and will be home later tonight. Please keep him and dad in your prayers they still have some healing to do.

Later, Monte

Dover the MONSTER MILE!

I have a uncle update as of 10:07: Lisa called and said that he was up and walking around in the I.C.U. He also was feeling better with less pain. Keep up the prayers for him. My dad has improved but also needs your prayers also. I am hopping that I can get these guys to the lake to catch some great looking trout.

I love this trophy! It's got to be one of the best fitting the personality of the track. If your not careful it will jump out, eat you and then spit you out. There are only a few tracks that I would really like to go to and this is one of them. I also just wanted to say that I think that the JR move was a good one and think that he will pick up some ground on the top twelve. As for Kyle Bush, get lost!

See you at the lake!

Monte

Hospitals, what can I say?

Well I want to have everyone keep praying for uncle Pug. His first operation went very rough and less than a hour after they finished they rushed him back for a second time. He is in I.C.U. for now and he will stay there for now.PLEASE KEEP UP YOU PRAYER FOR LISA, RICK, NANCY AND THE KIDS!
LOVE YOU ALL, MONTE

My Nascar picks!

Tony Stewart#14 - Chevrolet
Jimmie Johnson#48 - Chevrolet
Mark Martin#5 - Chevrolet
Kasey Kahne#9 - Dodge
Sam Hornish, Jr.#77 - Dodge

Lucy's big day!

Well, tomorrow morning Lucy will be getting spayed. This will keep the little horny shiatsu that lives down the street from becoming a father. Not that he would take responsibility for his actions, he probably wouldn't even call her in the morning. Male dogs are just animals. They just want one thing and one thing only, a piece of tale. NOT WITH MY BEAGLE!
See you, Monte

The fish are jumping!

Well it's spring and the Gold fish and Koi are begging for food. They are chasing each other and jumping once in a while. Lucy thinks this is her personal swimming hole. I think I'm going to have to put her on TIME OUT, LOL! We haven't had the Blue Hairin visiting lately, I think the Beagles are doing their jobs. I know that the neighbors cats are not coming and Pooping in the yard much anymore. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting at the edge of the pond and feeding the fish. This is my kind of weather!

Let the sunshine in, Monte!

I'm Sorry, Jeff!

I am making this because I broke one of the unwritten rules in NASCAR viewing educate. I had a brain Fart and IM Jeff about the All star race, not thinking he was watching it on his DVR. Here is my message!!

A thought for Thursday!

Well Lucy came to us in February. It's getting now that both Bailey and Lucy will sleep this close to each other. It's my hope they will cuttle and keep each other company. My next thing is to get Lucy to ride in the motor home without getting to nervous. She has not been in the car with Bailey so I was thinking that she will not be so upset if Bailey was with her.
Laugh today or cry tomorrow, Monte

Wordless Wednesday, THE WINNER!

Swine Flu?

I don't know if you can catch the flu like this but, YUAKKK! I guess that there could be a lot of things more slimy than a pigs nose. I remember when Diane ate a slug on a summer day at the lake. I think I'd rather kiss a pig! So everyone stay healthy and see you at the lake for the Patches Pal Fishing weekend!
Peace Out, Monte

I'm running in second and ready to pass!!

Watch out Cody I'm right on your heels and ready to pass! This fantasy racing is sooo fun. The champion fantasy league trophy has arrived and will be sent to the champ this year. I will post a photo of the trophy in a up and coming post. We talked while I was in Spokane about a traveling trophy, if anyone has any ideas please email me or Jeff. I think we can come up with something really HOT!
SEE YA, Monte