currently watching the last race of the NASCAR season, where the championship will be decided.

Although it’s almost a foregone conclusion that Jimmie Johnson will win it all, it’s still a good race. I’m just pissed that the Nextel Cup points scheme is going to take my favorite driver, Kasey Kahne, out of contention for the Cup, despite his season-leading six wins.

I haven’t followed a sport this closely in years, and it’s nice to be involved in it — a welcome escape from things. I used to make fun of folks who were passionate about sports to the point of knowing all the stats, etc., but I get it now. I’m not an expert by any means, of course, but I’m enjoying it enough to think I will be one someday,

What night is Whoopiecat’s slam in Dallas?

I’ll be in Grapevine, TX from afternoon on the 5th to the afternoon of the 7th, with my nights free, and I’ll have a car. Working early on the 6th and 7th so no heavy nights can happen, but if I can make the slam, I’d like to.

ETA: Got it. Wednesday night the 6th. Corbet’s featuring. I’ll be there.