Trackside, VIP, hospitality tent tickets and bracelets for the NHRA nationals. Now, im not a big fan of the races really, but my pops loves cars overall, and with these tickets we're within 15-20 yards of the track. When those dragsters go by you from that far away you FEEL it, its kinda cool. Also, between races theres a tent set up right next to where they work on the car so you can drink free budweiser and watch them work. You could literally touch the car and engine etc, and ask the dudes questions as they work (as long as youre not too annoying). Mainly though, this has turned into the main father-son bonding thing we do every year. We generally just pull up a chair by the track and take turns getting fresh beers all day long. So i know youre excited to see this pic Pops (i know youre reading). See you Sunday.



Also in the mail today i got my free protective sleeve for my Xikar cigar cutter. They send it to you when you register online for your lifetime warranty. Its not the best leather ive ever seen, but its free so im not complaining.




Now THIS, is very cool. Can you guess what it is?























Its a custom branding iron with my name. Its a thank you gift from my dude Spanky's dad for officiating Spank's wedding last year. Its freakin awesome, i cant wait to brand a steak with this thing. And you already know this is gonna go with me on every camping trip for the rest of my life. Ill be branding anything in sight. Hell, if i get drunk enough, my buddies better hope theyre not wearing shorts...




Now THAT is some awesome hand-made shit. Big thanks to Jay for this. Get over that flu bud. (like hes reading this, what the hell am i doing?)