I have recently noticed a new phrase being uttered by many people that I have come into contact with. It`s no secret that our economy is in the toilet. People are reigning in their finances(or what`s left of them) and just watching what they spend. I have tried to stay upbeat and look for the positive things in our world right now, so, I try to keep things as normal as I can and try to find a common topic with those that I come into contact with. Conversations have gone from, "Are you looking forward to Turkey Hunting this spring" to "What are you doing for vacation this year" to "Did you find a house yet". The response has been," Well, we`ll see how the money goes". I thought that it was just a few people. Turns out that everyone that I talk to is saying this very same phrase. It`s a good bet that I use this phrase about three times a week in general conversation. "Are ya gonna turkey hunt this spring Mikey"? "We`ll see how the money goes". Are ya gonna head for the beach with Lorie and the kids this year"? We`ll see how the money goes". Are ya gonna race a full season this year Mikey"? We`ll see how the money goes"?
I`m not going to get all political or anything like that. It`s just not me. Can`t stand that stuff most of the time. I really don`t think that it is as bad as it seems. Unemployment is starting to concern me. It seems that some areas are doiong ok, some are not. I guarantee you that people are spending, they are just being a bit more cautious than in the past.
Alright, that`s enough of the non racing crap. I pick up my race car this coming Saturday! I`m excited, let`s go racing! Hope to see you all at the track! I don`t care where you go, but, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHORT TRACK!
Here`s to a safe racing season 2009!