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NASCAR at TMS, Fall 2013

Last weekend was one of my favorite times of the year, NASCAR weekend. There is absolutely nothing like heading out to Texas Motor Speedway, meeting up with great people, grilling out, catching up on some laughs and watching the cars “turn left”. Never would I have thought that I would be a fan but boy, have I been missing out!

These weekends are spent camping out in RV’s. We stay outside the racetrack, some stay within the track (more on that later). Flags are flying high, grills and campfires are going, usually there is a TV outside with football on. We are in the South, none of this should be surprising. Plus you never know what’s going to happen. Case in point – Diana takes a ride on a horse…. we are in Texas after all!

Fans across the way. Yes, that does say “Infidel” and “Come and Take It”.

Saturday’s Winner: Brad Keselowski

At night, the party is just getting started. We headed to the infield for some debauchery. It also happened to be a time when a few of the drivers were giving ride-along’s around the track (I’m convinced my invitation was lost). Although what happens in the infield, stays in the infield, I will tell you this. There are massive vehicles, interesting vehicles and modes of transportation (including cooler trains that move too fast capture with your camera). There’s also a lot of drunk people but – it’s the infield at NASCAR. It’s one heck of a time!

This guy was rocking out at an open karaoke. He was joined by his harmonica, a very drunk redneck and a man in the background (you’ll see towards the end of video” who joined in on his air guitar and air harmonica.

The next morning, when we all woke up and felt “refreshed”, it’s time for the final race of the weekend. Bittersweet as we can’t wait for the race but we’re not yet ready for the weekend to be over.

Making really tall friends!

And then it’s time for the race!

: Jimmie Johnson Wins!; All in all, it was an incredible weekend! I couldn’t have asked for a better time except to maybe have the wind stop blowing for a bit (it got chilly). Seriously – one of the best times!; Have you ever been to a NASCAR race? What did you think?!

Stubbs Bar-B-Q

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Texas landmarks. We hear them in Texas Country songs. We read about them. They are legendary. Stubbs Bar-B-Q. Austin, Texas.
Restaurant. Music Venue. History.

Walking in, I noticed the restaurant area is much smaller than I would’ve thought. We came in mid-day over the first weekend of ACL. There were only a few groups. Memorabilia on the walls. Oh if these walls could talk! Rustic. Amazing.

We sat outside overlooking the outdoor stage / venue area. Next to us sat a group who were at ACL. I’m pretty sure that they played however I was too bashful to ask who they were.

Stubbs is known for being a music venue and for their BBQ sauce (check out your local grocery store). I was interested in the food. I am a sucker for a good brisket sandwich. It won’t be passed up. Let me tell you… Delicious.

The Homes of Lake Austin

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Matthew McConaughey, Andy Rodderick and Brooklyn Decker are among an elite list of those who live on Lake Austin. If you haven’t had a chance, taking the boat out on the lake itself is amazing for a day of fishing, boating, relaxing, wake boarding but checking out the homes along the shore just spice things up even more.

This post seemed appropriate for Wordless Wednesday as some of these homes made my jaw drop, left me speechless and made me question what all these people did for a profession. I’ve never seen so many infinity pools all lined up in a row. Maybe it’s growing up in the country but I’m still flabbergasted when I see homes this big.