Feb 7th

The last couple of weeks have been crazy!!

My friend and herding instructor Diane Pagel barn burnt
down on Jan 19th due to an electrical short.
She lost 7 sheep and 3 lambs, 4 cats and chickens.
Not to mention all of the necessary paraphernalia needed to have
Farm animals (tack, feed, medical supplies, ect.)
Her husband Jeff, a musician, lost his rehearsal space along with
4 irreplaceable guitars (one of them being a 1957 Telecaster), and
a lifetime collection of books and photos.

It was so devastating for the both of them and loosing so much
But, slowly with the help of the community, it will be re-built.

If you would like to read Diane and Jeff’s first hand account of the fire
Go to: http://www.jeffboone.com/january_19.doc
Or: http://www.jeffboone.com/jeffs_website_007.htm

This weekend marks the return of the 2006 NHRA Drag racing Series!!!
and I am so exited!! It has been a long dry period with no Drag Racing but it’s
back for the season. I think we need to look out for John Force in funny car,
Tony Schumacher or Melanie Troxel in top Fuel. In the Pro Stock field, look
out for Dave Connolly. Pro stock bike, I’m gong to have to go with
Andrew Hines. I’m hoping to make it to the races this year at Pacific Raceways.