Archive for September, 2010

Home Repairs & Refound Perspective: A Lunchtime Ramble

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 30th, 2010 under Roy Hobbson  •  13 Comments

There were many plausible explanations for why water was seeping through my basement ceiling … none of them good. It was if my beloved can lights were crying — and so was I for that matter. Because the cruel defect causing this shitstorm would certainly not be an easy fix. Nor a cheap one. It [...]

And Now A Few Words From IndyCar’s New Championship Trophy

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 28th, 2010 under In Their Own Words  •  58 Comments

RROWWRRR!!!! Behold, my children!!!! It is I, Hálfdan the Conqueror, the immortal DEMON OVERLORD OF THE LOST TRIBE OF GERMANIA, reborn through the FIRES OF HELL!!!! AARRRGGGGHHH!!!!!! BOW DOWN, HUMANS, for I have come to FEAST UPON THE SOUL OF THE INDYCAR VICTOR & RAPE HIS HEART VALVES & RIDE AROUND ON MY WHEEL, just [...]

Lindypendent Thoughts: Week 4 NFL Picks

Posted by Lindy Thackston on September 24th, 2010 under Lindypendent Thoughts  •  13 Comments

It’s Friday and there’s no IndyCar this weekend. So here are my NFL picks for Week 4. I’m taking all bets in the comments section. But bet against me at your own risk.

IndyCar Community College Releases Fall Schedule

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 22nd, 2010 under Bored  •  41 Comments

Below is a preliminary list of the classes being offered, the professor’s name, and a brief description of the class in the professor’s own words. Remember: Fall Classes begin this fall! Don’t be late! Sign up NOW!!! _________________

Willy T. Ribbs Report: Motegi

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 21st, 2010 under Roy Hobbson, The Willy T. Ribbs Report  •  17 Comments

Sometimes I’ll catch myself slouched over at my desk with spectacularly awful posture. I’m talking about that special breed of bad posture — the kind that makes me instantly feel guilty for how I’m treating my body. It’s like I’m raping my lower back. With extreme sluggardness. But I don’t notice the problem right away. [...]

May the Pagoda – and Scott Dixon – Be Your Emotional Guide

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 8th, 2010 under Bored, Roy Hobbson  •  21 Comments

Print it off … cut it out … hang it on the fridge. And every morning, take a brief moment to figure out which Scott Dixon best captures how you’re feeling. You’re welcome.

Willy T. Ribbs Report: Kentucky

Posted by Roy Hobbson on September 7th, 2010 under Roy Hobbson, The Willy T. Ribbs Report  •  32 Comments

En route from Indianapolis to the Kentucky Speedway on Saturday afternoon, a navigational discrepancy occurred. The car’s lovely GPS Lady advised me to take a certain exit off of I-74 — my wife quickly & vehemently advised against it. Right or wrong, I chose to go with the one who had every single back road [...]