Sunday, June 27, 2010

So... Where were we?

Mom has been "between computers" as she is moving stuff from her "old, wonky" computer to a "new, non-wonky" computer, so she's been WA-AY behind in helping me follow bloggies and things. She promises that we'll get back on track soon. Which means when she actually has some time...

*ahem*

Anyhoo. Last weekend we were back out at the historic Wendover Airfield for a two-day autocross. It may be an historic airfield, known for being one of the prime test-flight sites for the Enola Gay before she went off for her historic flight, but it is still also an active military base (here is a current helicopter landing next to the Enola Gay's hangar; Mom was warned by the airport people not to get too close to the helicopters as [and Mom quotes] "they can shoot you").

We took the House With Wheels out to Wendover, and were totally captivated by the Utah desert.

Or not...


Dad was running the event, and Mom was helping him, so they didn't get a ton of pictures (where 'ton' means 'any'). Mom got a couple pictures of Dad setting the course (he's in the truck, I promise!)

Since it was pretty hot out, Abby and I just hung out in the air conditioning while Mom and Dad did their thing. (Mom has a picture of the two of us hanging out together, but for some reason it keeps posting it sideways, so you just get me!)

The helicopters hung around all weekend, and Mom was captivated by them (especially when they did fly-bys).

A bunch of the Army guys got rides in the autocross course, but apparently, they weren't allowed to return the favor and give us rides in the helicopters!

Mom and Dad seemed to think it was pretty cool to have the helicopters flying around, and since they didn't buzz the House With Wheels, it was all fine with us.

Mom and Dad raced the Miata both days. Mom was driving really well on Sunday, but the car developed "technical difficulties" (because we've had so many car races in a row, there were a number of cars that were experiencing technical difficulties by the end of the weekend), so she and Dad (and Uncle Charlie, who came out just for Sunday) only raced half day. Frankly, Mom and Dad were worn out from running the event that I don't think they minded too much. (Dad drove well both days, but he always drives well, so it pretty much goes without saying!)

So, despite the 'technical difficulties', and all the fun, I think they had fun!

Anyhoo, we came back Sunday afternoon, and Abby and I spent several days frolicking in the yard.

Uh-oh. She's still looking like my Evil Twin....
After a week of beating up on each other frolicking together and walks and stuff, Mom and Dad had another autocross, this time at the E Center, in Salt Lake City. Because it was supposed to be another hot day, and it was just a one day event, Abby and I stayed home with Jessi (the lady who is teaching Mom to feed us turkey hotdogs) while Mom and Dad went off to do their thing.

Dad was chairing this event, too (it's a long story, but there aren't a lot of people in the region who can actually run events, and so the bulk of the events fall on a couple of people), so Mom and Dad got up at the crack of dawn and Abby and I went back to sleep left us.

Before the truck and trailer showed up (that has all the stuff for setting the course), Dad and one of the other 'regulars' drove the guy's car around the parking lot to get an idea of the kind of course he would set.

Dad then did the course setting thing.

While Dad was doing that, Uncle Charlie was getting the Car of The Day ready. The two main cars are being worked on, so Uncle Charlie decided to dust off (literally - it has been in our garage for a couple of years now, doubling as a shelf) his old 1989 Corvette.

Pretty, huh?

For a car that has been shelved for 8 years, and tires that were unused, but 6 years old, it did really well. Apparently the car has a ridiculous amount of horsepower, and everyone had a great time in it. Uncle Charlie was 3rd in raw time, Dad was 10th, Aunt Linda was 11th, and Mom was 20th, but was less than 1.5 seconds behind Linda, which, on a 60 second course, is good for Mom. And they all had fun.

Abby and I had a great time frolicking in the mountains (and not cooking down in Salt Lake!).

Holy double-vision, Batman! Heehee!

So. It was a good weekend all around! And I think we're all caught up now!

*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Mutant Puppy

11 comments:

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

I khan nevFUR get enough of woo and your fancy moves -

AND Mom khan nevFUR get enough of the zoom zoom zoom -

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

bichonpawz said...

Whoa that is a nice car!!! We can never get enough of you and your evil twin doin' zoomies!!! And frolicking...whether in the mountains or in your yard!! You two have soooooo much fun together!!! Us too!! We enjoy reading about the car stuff too, but we love looking at you two best! xoxoxox Chloe and LadyBug

Dexter said...

That was a busy weekend for everybody. Good thing dad was there to run the event or the humans would have been most disappointed.

Still trying to distinguish you from your evil twin.

Slobbers,
Mango

BRUTUS said...

What neat places your humans get to go! I bet that pavement is hot enough to melt your paws! Good thinking to say inside (or back at home!). You two have the bestest zoomie and bitey face talents. We are in awe.

Multiple Snorts-
Brutus (& Carmen) the Frenchie(s)

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

We are just glad that you had time for zoomies and lots of relaxation.

Smileys & Snuggles!
Dory, Jacob and Bilbo

Sierra Rose said...

Wow! Some great races! Love that you got to check out the first race, and see the helicopters...that must have been wild. And, for heat's sake...nice to be in the mountains running around and eating turkey!!! Awesome placements for your hoomans racing :) What a classic Corvette!

Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose

Kari in Alaska said...

i hope everything is all set with the new computer soon!

D.K. Wall said...

Love those ears in that last picture. Taking flight?

Lorenza said...

Hi, Fiona and Abby!
I am sure you all enjoyed being there a lot!
and then... zooooomies!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

The Oceanside Animals said...

Hey, I'll trade you a bookshelf for your Corvette shelf. It's a good deal, the bookshelf has like five levels, and the Corvette only has one!

Life With Dogs said...

I dream of racing - and am drooling like a dog at this post!