Posted by: KPH on April 26, 2007 5:55PM EST First Again!

Posted by: linnykat on April 26, 2007 5:56PM EST well.... it's been a while since i found one *first* i hope that MOST of the money WILL indeed go to the charities and programs designated....I'd like to know WHAT PERCENTAGE will go to "administrative" costs

Posted by: linnykat on April 26, 2007 5:58PM EST lol K, you beat me while i was typing!!!! my fear is that this huge conglomerate of "charities" and "programs" will eat much of the money on administrative costs... as is often the case. IF most, and by most, i mean over 90%, of the money is actually directly into charitable functions, good. Anything less, in my opinion, is a problem!

Posted by: KPH on April 26, 2007 6:04PM EST I hope so too Linny 60 million in one swoop that is a lot of dough surley most of it will make it to the people who need it.

Posted by: KPH on April 26, 2007 6:05PM EST Gotta Go everyone have a nice night.

Posted by: Rodney Ho on April 26, 2007 6:08PM EST I wonder how they are going to split the money. The only minor detail they've revealed is half the money goes to Africa, half stays here. I spoke to a publicist who said all these details have to be hashed out by the "Idol" charity group itself. And since it will be an official charity organization, we should eventually have access to the financials and see what percentage actually went to charity vs. administrative costs. I've heard 80%-plus is a good percentage and anything less than 70% is generally not good. But I'm no expert on charities.

Posted by: linnykat on April 26, 2007 6:15PM EST i know too that it runs as low as 70-80% and that is my point.... if you can afford to hold the event, by gawd DONATE the administration of it in large part as well!!! strange day KPH, if you see this tomorrow, i'm TRYING to get to your friend request and the site keeps kicking me back to the same screen over and over...i'll request you and see how it goes that way! whoa, had to come back...the code that time was "khp" ... which is pretty darn close to my last paragraph opening, lol!!!

Posted by: Huh? on April 26, 2007 6:21PM EST Did I miss it, or is there nowhere in that post that says what CPEF actually stands for?

Posted by: John on April 26, 2007 6:35PM EST Charity Projects Entertainment Fund. http://www.cpefund.org/

Posted by: Rita on April 26, 2007 6:58PM EST Did any of ya'll questioning how the money is going to be split donate? I personally donated 40.00 and I am sure that my 40.00 is going to help someone. I don't care if 20.00 goes to Africa and 10.00 goes to the US and the other 10.00 pays someone to make sure that these people get the help they need. They also have bills to pay.

Posted by: B'heart on April 26, 2007 7:02PM EST Rodney, you are doing a great job and also you keep this blog which I find groovy. Congratulations on your successes! May your blog take 100,000 more hits each day. You deserve it.

Posted by: tonya smith on April 26, 2007 7:06PM EST I tried to give on line but the system froze several times. Now I know why. WOW 60 milliion! I just hope that the people who really need it get it. You never hear follow up stories on big charity events showing where the money was spent. I went to college in Savannah. I alway thought it was a strange coinsidence that whenever the school would get a big donation, the president got new furniture for his office. I just hope we don't end up with a lot of new buildings, vans & fancy funrniture for the administrators.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 26, 2007 7:21PM EST B'heart...hey, how're you doing...not posting so much this year...but i always enjoy reading what you have to say!

Posted by: Randy on April 26, 2007 8:27PM EST The only reason musicians and movie so called "stars" gave money was so their name would be in the limelight. If they really cared the wouldn't hog all that money just like they accuse "Rich" Republicans of doing. Bono is an ass at best.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 26, 2007 8:42PM EST UMMM..I didn't hear any specific names of donaters other than Ellen challenging her celebrity friends to match the $100,000 that she donated. Perhaps we didn't hear their names because they chose not to advertise their generosity.

Posted by: Mitch on April 26, 2007 8:50PM EST The point is, NO ONE was forced to donate any money. If you donated it was your own choice to make. Just like with any "telethon", they are going to show what they are trying to raise money for. As D said, with the exception of Ellen who was making a challenge, we do not know what anyone gave. Quit complaining and at lest be grateful that someone is drawing attention to a worldwide problem.

Posted by: Negativo on April 26, 2007 8:52PM EST Whatever they raised would have been better suited being given to charities, churches and synagogues that actually make a difference. These organizations that are affiliated with celebrities are notoriously bad at distributing the benefits. When the money is delivered to Africa, the warlords and jihadis often steal it and use the funds to kill more civilians.

Posted by: JTesla on April 26, 2007 9:26PM EST By all means provide some facts to support your hypothesis.

Posted by: B on April 26, 2007 9:40PM EST So all of you complaining about administrative costs are just saying you did not donate??? Sounds about right. If you have the time to sit on your computer and post of some pointless blog, perhaps you could have the funds to donate $20 to help someone out. Negativo, where do you get your facts from? Just curious. Who do you know in these organizations? Better yet, which African warlord do you know that carries out such acts? Which organizations do you know that are notoriously bad at distributing the benefits? Any examples??? Don't just state stupid arguments without any factual information to back it up with

Posted by: Diane1 on April 26, 2007 9:58PM EST Negativo, i guess i wont ask the question that has already been asked twice. I just say ditto to what Jtesla said. You two seem to get along so well, i thought it best to let you respond to him.

Posted by: TO RODNEY HO on April 26, 2007 10:07PM EST Wooooa, Rodney! That was actually a compliment and you must have taken it the wrong way to have deleted it from the blog only because the messenger was not identified. I was hoping more would see it and continue to let you know how appreciative they also are of your work, the information you provide, and happy for your success and the blog success. What happened to that post?

Posted by: B'heart on April 26, 2007 10:16PM EST Thanks, Deidre. I am around. It's been a fun ride this season. 6 great performers left. I knew that it would not be a let down when I heard Lakisha, Phil, Melinda, Jordin, Blake, both Chris, Gina, Stephanie, Brandon, and Haley auditions. I think the problem is that it's been done before and people expect, maybe, too much. Want contraversy? enter Sinjaya. Good kid, ok voice, not a seasoned performer or great snger. It's been a great AI so far, contraversy and all. I'll stay tuned to AI and the blog.

Posted by: Negative Negativo on April 26, 2007 10:21PM EST NEG, you are like a 3-foot high flame and it's right by my back side. Why are you so neg, er, never mind.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 26, 2007 10:30PM EST B'heart...nice to know you're lurking....I like this season, too. Very good singers who don't quite live up to the personalities from last year...the voices are just as good or better but they lack the audience appeal of last year's group. So what? I think they've given us a pretty good ccompetition so far. And the rest of you...stop picking on Negativo, He's our resident naysayer.....every good group needs one. And he does his job very well!!!!!

Posted by: Diane1 on April 26, 2007 11:09PM EST Someone used the phrase, "Jump the Shark" last night and i saw it on the MTV article. Exactly what does that mean? Take on too much, charter in dangerous waters, live dangerously, commit suicide? So they had us vote to raise money, not vote to safe our favorites? Is that a bad thing, or just a deceptive tactic to get more money? If the coporate sponsors who were giving based on our votes that knew that no one was going to be eliminated, then is all well with the votes cast? I am not sure how many times i voted, but since i was voting for the underdogs as usual, I am pretty sure i would have voted a little less this week, but with the idea that I would make it up next week. I was voting between braids and that is not an easy job. While looking at the picture of the Top 6 on the MTV site, I just noticed that there are 3 Black females and 3 white males. I am going to have to pull the race card. Where are the black males? I need my daily eye candy!!!! Just kidding, but I would love to be looking at a hottie with a voice and a body each Tuesday and Wednesday night. Sorry, but neither Phil, Blake or Chris do anything for me!! I gag if i even think about robbing one of those cradles!!

Posted by: Diane1 on April 26, 2007 11:12PM EST Rodney I would like to start a petition that the states that the 8-5 bloggers can only post once every 15 minutes. I dont even want to begin to say how long it took me the read/skim the three blogs today in order to have an idea of what the discussions were for today. Of course this petition is only for the next 5 weeks. Beginning June, I think people should blog as they do now. Hopefully, I have never mentioned my profession.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 26, 2007 11:21PM EST Ah but you have mentioned your profession, Diane....Jump the Shark has come to mean when a series goes too far and becomes ridiculous. It comes from an episode toward the end of the run of Happy Days when Fonzie, while water skiing, wearing his leather jacket, jumps over a shark! So completely unbelievable, that it was considered the beginning of the end of Happy Days. Good night, Diane...I'll 'see' you tomorrow.

Posted by: JTesla on April 27, 2007 12:10AM EST Diane, Jump the Shark is my new favorite phrase, but I didn’t just use it because I like it. I felt that not eliminating someone could very well be the moment for me on idol. It could mean more then just ridiculousness, it could be the death or addition of a character that just throws the show way off what it should be. For more info check out the official page (owned by TV guild I believe) at: http://www.jumptheshark.com/index.jspa or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark complete with picture of Fonzie on water skies with a leather jacket.

Posted by: Diane1 on April 27, 2007 12:14AM EST Read below: Last night's "A.I." charity benefit concert, "Idol Gives Back," included performances by Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban -- even a pre-taped-from-the-crypt Celine Dion/Elvis Presley duet -- which TMZ exclusively revealed on Monday. But Gwen and P!nk -- who had been previously announced as participants -- failed to get any screen time! Oh no they dit'nt! Both Gwen and P!nk had pre-taped their performances, so their appearances just needed to be edited into the "live" telecast. Sources tell TMZ that the lovely ladies were "cut for time," and their segments should air on upcoming episodes of "Idol." Did anyone even notice that the girls' performances were missing from the show? no one mentioned it last night. I didnt want to see them anyway, so rather than missing them, I'll just have to dodge them. Why do we have to have them? Did they pay to play or something? Did Idol pay them to play? What gives? What is the big deal?

Posted by: JTesla on April 27, 2007 12:17AM EST Actually Diane that reminds me of a question I had: last year there was a lot of talk about the bump that artists who appeared on Idol received, but I haven't heard anything about it this year. Perhaps the pay is the promise of a bump. Does anyone know if the mentors have been seeing as large of a bump in sales this year?

Posted by: Negativo on April 27, 2007 12:30AM EST Tesla, Don't you ever get tired of being my Washington Generals? Keep trying, though, even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes. http://www.africanexecutive.com/modules/magazine/articles.php?article=505

Posted by: Negativo on April 27, 2007 12:31AM EST Ooops! Didn't fit. I'll break the link in two so it all fits. http://www.africanexecutive.com/ modules/magazine/articles.php?article=505

Posted by: Diane1 on April 27, 2007 12:32AM EST Last item for tonight: Sabrina Sloan and Alaina Alexander were both on hand to provide some leggy love for their four-legged pals at the 6th Annual "Nuts For Mutts" Dog Show. Which reminds me, where is Antonella?

Posted by: JTesla on April 27, 2007 1:18AM EST HA wow that was a good laugh there Negativo, but I was honestly asking for FACTS hoping you would be able to provide some. I should have guessed the resident conspiracy theorist would consider that to be fact. I guess I'll just research it on my own, which I would recommend to everyone who is considering making donations to any charity. There are several REPUTABLE sites out there for investigating charities

Posted by: Vin-Rose on April 27, 2007 7:19AM EST Didn't realize we had a new thread...sorry to post twice! Hey D...just catching up this morning! No I didn't watch the show so it's really almost pointless of me to make comments. But I do want to say this on corporate charity...it's all self-serving so that they can list it on the Corporate Resume, plus it helps their Wall Street ratings to be seen as a corporation involved with the community (as a former Exec Asst, was privy to those things said behind closed doors of corporate boardroom). These same CEO's will not purchase a box of Girl Scout Cookies (also for a good cause) but when they get the chance to toot their own horn, they open the CORPORATE check book...not their own. Big difference. That is my real gripe with all this self-serving propaganda. Yes it is great that regardless of where the money comes from that there are those who benefit from it. As for Ellen and other celebs...I applaud them. Celebs are generally the first ones in line with an open checkbook to better the lives of others. Okay...enough of my anlalysis and intense dislike of Corporate America! :-) I watched CMT last night and caught Bucky's new song. He is Number 8 on the top 20 with "Different World" and Carrie is Number 3 with "Wasted". Bucky was so awesome in the video and his success is coming from his talent and not slick packaging for anyone who wants to watch the video and see for themselves. The scene shows a country house with children playing in the yard. No flashy lightshow, babes, cowboy hats or tight Wranglers to sell a gimmick. Just a layed back Bucky playing a guitar on the front porch and walking around the barn, remembering another time when he was a kid. MITCH...I know you have seen this video!!! I'm going out this morning to purchase Bucky's CD. Which says alot about Bucky for a girl who prefers Linkin Park, 30 Sec to Mars and Buckcherry to country music!!

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 7:37AM EST I just answered you on the old thread, Vin.

Posted by: Vin-Rose on April 27, 2007 7:41AM EST I can admit I did not donate...but I give to other causes that are personally more important to me. We can't give to every charity so all we can do is pick the ones nearest and dearest to our hearts. My picks? Poor, sick elderly and foster kids. And monetary donations aren't the only way to give...many organizations just need volunteers to give their time!!!

Posted by: Bleeeding_Heart on April 27, 2007 7:49AM EST Don't hate on Negativo - Negativo is right. There have historically been problems with the money beng distributed after these sorts of big events. Remember all the fundraising efforts and stuff that went on after Hurrican Katrina, and then we discovered how much money was wasted, defrauded or not spent on what people donated it for? The Red Cross in particular took a lot of heat for that. I donated Wednesday, but instead of going through CPE Fund, I researched the charities they mentioned directly, and made my donation directly to one of the charities whose mission I believe in. If you read the CPE Fund description, it said they will donate money after receiving proposals from the charities, which makes me wonder whether some of the charities we saw may not get anything after all. To see which charities are best at using donations (and use the majority of funds raised for real programs and not administrative expenses) go to http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm

Posted by: YoDaddy on April 27, 2007 8:03AM EST It's miraculous how people will appear out of the blue to support Nego. It must be his charismatic personality...or something. 20% is a lot for administrative costs. I would be more impressed if all the celebs paid for their own limos, hotels and other perks. But still, $48 million will help a lot of kids in the short term. We need to pressure world leaders to find more permanent solutions to these problems.

Posted by: Vin-Rose on April 27, 2007 8:06AM EST Like I said D...privy to corporate boardroom meetings and what they say. I know the real story and the real reasons. I was an Exec Asst for 17 years from LA to ATL. None of them are different. Same horse of a different color. And why the Girl Scout cookie comment? Well, when the CEO says he doesn't participate in solicitation when a file clerk stops by for me to ask the CEO if he wants to buy a box from her daughter? Point made. Aside...comparing Corporate America to racial stygmas is like trying to compare apples to oranges. Neither has anything to do with the other. D..as a former teacher employed by the state, you wouldn't really have any idea of how things operate in Corporate America. You will find that more and more Americans share my opinions and distrust of Corporate America...and not just for Enrons. It goes well belyond that. Most workers are befuddled with the shenanigans and greed of the last 10 years across the board which is why we have the largest number of Entrepreneurs in history fleeing Corporate to open their own small businesses. CEO salaries are not tied to performance and their salaraies outrank those average workers below them by 437% percent. These facts were previously posted on CNN.com Money section for anyone who regularly reads it. I'm not peppering anything with my personal opinions. No such thing as a CEO who lays off workers for the sake of...they do it to increase stock profits and increase their year-end bonus. Yesterday the Dow jumped to 13000 as a result of Corporate America's greed. How much money is enough money at the expense of the working class? Even the crude oil companies are at record windfall profits. That is a very true reality of how I can make "rash" statements as you put it.

Posted by: CHOCL8T on April 27, 2007 8:11AM EST Good morning!! You guys will have to enjoy this Old School Friday without me. I'm taking a vacation day and will be away from the PC. Yo...try to keep everyone in line!! Don't let it get "ugly" in here. ( : I'll catch up with you guys on Monday!! Have a great weekend!!

Posted by: Vin-Rose on April 27, 2007 8:15AM EST Chockl8t....speaking of old school. You have to get the Rhino collection of "Old School". Has Parliament, Brothers Johnson, etc!! Awesome compilations that will take you back to some great music! There were three CD's put out by Rhino in the late 80's, early 90's, if you can still find them.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 8:33AM EST Vin...as a former teacher, employed by the state...no I wouldn't, but you've forgotten that I was also a clinical psychologist, employed by Corporate American for nearly 20 years....yes, I have an "in" to the board rooms as well. My father was, also, one of those EVIL executives....I can assure you that, according to his company policy, solicitation at the work place was forbidden but he bought cases of girl scout cookies at home. He and his fellow executives donated lavishly and PRIVATELY to charities on a regular basis. He also was on the Board of Directors at Lionel when it was trying to get through it's bankruptcy. He and his fellow executives spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out the best way to get the creditors paid while leaving a fair share of money to the company's employees. He and his fellow executives lamented the necessary firing of hundreds of people in order to save the jobs of thousands. I have participanted in clinical studies of high powered executives who suffer from many, many stress-related illness because of decisions that have to be made for the benefit of the Whole rather than the individual I think I may just have more experience in this area that you think I do.

Posted by: KPH on April 27, 2007 8:35AM EST Have as nice weekend Choc.

Posted by: Carla on April 27, 2007 8:38AM EST I'm so excited about the total amount raised. To all of the bloggers asking if "we" contributed: Everyone who cast a vote contributed. And if someone didn't, why is it a big deal?? Why can't we just be happy that AI did something positive and leave it at that.

Posted by: Gooch on April 27, 2007 8:38AM EST HELP HELP!! Can anyone help me with this question for my Algebra class? I am a famous European mathematician of the 20th century, My name is associated with several theorems and conjectures in analytic number theory and several other fields. I have also had an infamous argument with Paul Edros. WHO AM I? Any math geeks out there.

Posted by: KPH on April 27, 2007 8:39AM EST Good morning all, Ok Choc is out today so where is Shaun from Hot 102 The Blog? It's about time to get old school Friday started

Posted by: kochany on April 27, 2007 8:46AM EST Shaun? Shaun??? SHAUN????????? We need the old skool stuff! I'm definitely in the mood for Isley Bros this morning! Maybe Voyage to Atlantis? Puh-lease?

Posted by: YoDaddy on April 27, 2007 8:50AM EST Atle Selberg, Gooch? That's all my research came up with.

Posted by: Negativo on April 27, 2007 8:50AM EST Tesla...perhaps I overestimated you. Blind and deaf squirrels don't get any nuts. Yo, what can I say, I attract a following because I say it like it is rather than regurgitating the same old kumbaya feel good speech. Bleeding Heart, glad to know there are others out here who don't have their heads buried in the utopian sand.

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 8:53AM EST Yeah, that is correct Yo.

Posted by: Gooch on April 27, 2007 8:55AM EST Thanks Yo, I will check try to reasearch that name.

Posted by: KPH on April 27, 2007 8:59AM EST Amen Carla!

Posted by: Gooch on April 27, 2007 9:08AM EST YO, Thanks for your help. That is the correct answer. I've been stuck on that one for about 2 hours. Let me buy you an imaginary coke.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:09AM EST Yo...Math geek...I never woulda guessed!

Posted by: RK on April 27, 2007 9:10AM EST Pascal?

Posted by: Luvstoread on April 27, 2007 9:12AM EST Good morning to all...Is it possible to come up with a name for everybody... Like supercalifagilisticexpealodocious... So, where are all the tunes. I thought it was old skook friday!

Posted by: Luvstoread on April 27, 2007 9:13AM EST oops...that should be skool...I am so glad it's Friday...

Posted by: on April 27, 2007 9:14AM EST what movie is this from? "Mr. Myrtle is the meanest old man that ever lived"

Posted by: YoDaddy on April 27, 2007 9:15AM EST You're welcome, Gooch...thanks for the coke! D...I suck at math...more like research geek...it's what I does... Happy Arbor Day y'all!

Posted by: Mitch on April 27, 2007 9:16AM EST Good morning all!! Sitting here reading the blog and just realized I haven't spoken (typed) this morning.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:16AM EST Sandlot!!!!!

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:17AM EST My kids loved that movie

Posted by: on April 27, 2007 9:17AM EST ding! ding! ding! ding! Deirdre is the winner!!!! Best kid movie EVER.....FOR~EV~VER!!!!

Posted by: on April 27, 2007 9:20AM EST how about this line..... "did you motor boat 'em?, you did motor boat 'em, didn't you"

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:20AM EST On that note...I have to go get the laundry started and send out those invitations. Back in a bit!

Posted by: YoDaddy on April 27, 2007 9:21AM EST The Sandlot

Posted by: Jex on April 27, 2007 9:21AM EST Happy Friday Everyone. What are we gonna talk about today that will piss everybody off?

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:21AM EST FOR-EV-VER FOR-EV-VER FOR-EV-VER

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:22AM EST wedding crashers!

Posted by: RC on April 27, 2007 9:23AM EST Hey Mitch....gotta give you a big AMEN this morning....I picked up Bucky's CD on the way home yesterday. I am very pleasantly surprised about how nice it is! Good tip and thanks! RC

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:23AM EST did you motor boat....i bet you motor boated..... You old sailor you! Tell me, were they built for speed of comfort?

Posted by: on April 27, 2007 9:23AM EST yep! House wins (not surprised) that was the clean version tho.... "You're killing me smalls!!!!!!!"

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:24AM EST you play ball like a GIRL!

Posted by: on April 27, 2007 9:25AM EST If my dog was as ugly as you I'd shave his butt and make him walk backwards!

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:27AM EST Wendy Peffercorn!!!

Posted by: Mitch on April 27, 2007 9:27AM EST Thanks RC. It just goes to show that just making the right impression while on the show can help you in so many ways. Vin-Rose's (7:19 am) description of the video sums it up. He is just simple and uses his voice to sell his songs.

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:28AM EST Hey, what were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat? [makes sputtering motorboat noise] Jeremy Grey: You motorboatin son of a bitch! You old sailor you! Where is she? She still in the house?

Posted by: KPH on April 27, 2007 9:30AM EST Wow You guys have good memories. When it comes to lines from movies I have CRS for the most part.

Posted by: Mitch on April 27, 2007 9:30AM EST Since our DJ is on vacation I thought I would throw a song out to everyone. Not old skool but since he was the topi of one of the blogs yesterday...Here is: A Different World Bucky Covington We were born to mothers who smoked and drank Our cribs were covered in lead based paint No child proof lids no seat belts in cars Rode bikes with no helmets and still here we are, still here we are We got daddy’s belt when we misbehaved Had three TV channels you got up to change No video games and no satellite All we had were friends and they were outside, playin’ outside Chorus It was a different life When we were boys and girls Not just a different time It was a different world School always started the same every day The pledge of allegiance then someone would pray Not every kid made the team when they tried We got disappointed and that was all right, we turned out all right It was a different life When we were boys and girls Not just a different time It was a different world Bridge No bottled water, we drank from a garden hose And every Sunday, all the stores were closed It was a different life When we were boys and girls Not just a different time It was a different world It was a different life When we were boys and girls Not just a different time It was a different world It was a different world

Posted by: House on April 27, 2007 9:33AM EST Ham- Is that your sister out there in left field, naked? She's naked? Phillips- (swings and misses) SHUT UP PORTER! Ham- Hey, hey, hey, I'm just tryin to start a friendly conversation, come on. Ham- [two seconds later] Think she'll go out with me?

Posted by: RC on April 27, 2007 9:34AM EST Yeah Mitch. it's a little more country than I expected but so far my favorite song is A Different World although I'm not country's biggest fan. It comes across as 'traditional' or genuine to me. I never really liked Bucky's singing on AI but did like him for his down home personality...you could tell he was a nice guy.....now that he's improved his singing so much he should be very successful.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:35AM EST JEX!!!!!!!!! I was looking for you yesterday!!!!!! How about that Lost episode...jaw-dropping/tearjerker!

Posted by: linnykat on April 27, 2007 9:36AM EST And it's such a fun song, too, i think, Mitch. KPH---hubby remembered seeing you around as SOON as i mentioned your jacket!!!! i've gotta get a pic of him from *the day* on my profile so you can see what he looked like...

Posted by: Luvstoread on April 27, 2007 9:39AM EST Mitch you have mail...

Posted by: linnykat on April 27, 2007 9:43AM EST Gooch.... did you get an answer, or a direction to the right answer? i'm not a math brain, but two of my sons are, so it's an area of interest, and now my interest is piqued! lemme know when you have the answer? i wanna use the question on my sons, lol!!! it makes momma look smart :-o

Posted by: greg on April 27, 2007 9:44AM EST OL FLATS HERE...waitng to head to dega...one of my buddies found a jeff gordon spedo...on a bet there wanting to run around the campsite for 1 minute with it on...wearing old school tube socks up to my knees...your thoughts?

Posted by: linnykat on April 27, 2007 9:45AM EST if anyone would be daring enough greg, it'd HAVE to be you, right? have fun at 'dega!

Posted by: greg on April 27, 2007 9:47AM EST LOL..LINNY,I figured the blawground could help me with this one.

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:49AM EST linny...Yo got the answer for Gooch.

Posted by: greg on April 27, 2007 9:50AM EST i'll try to get on speed channel for raceday on sunday....i'll hold up a sighn saying what's up yo daddy!if that's ok with yo?

Posted by: Deirdre on April 27, 2007 9:50AM EST my thoughts, greg....I'm glad I'm not going to 'dega! :-)

Posted by: SugaBear on April 27, 2007 9:51AM EST You have to yell, "I'm on fire!" and "Thank you Oprah! Thank you Jesus!"