The response to my offer in the last Newsletter of free bobbleheads and "Virginia is for Speed Traps" t-shirts was amazing.

Although I extended the offer to the first 20 requests for T-shirts and bobble heads, I immediately had 31 requests in my inbox.  Also, Arthur Gary sent in a late request but included an amusing, updated version of an old excuse (which I will call "the dog ate my e-mail!"), and I decided to send him one as well.  All requested swag should be in the mail by tomorrow, November 21. (If you requested a bobblehead and and have not received it yet, you may want to e-mail me with your mailing address.)

The Bob-L travel contest is off to a racing start.  As you can see above, he made it to the side of the track at a NASCAR event in Texas.  In my opinion, Bob-L looks like he needs to loosen up a bit for the NASCAR crowd.  Come on, pal, even U.Va. students have finally figured out that wearing a tie to a sporting event is a very dweeby idea & is tantamount to wearing a sign around your neck saying "I am a wussy, please kick my butt."  However, Dr. Marybeth Crane, reports that Bob-L was a huge hit after he had a few Past Blue Ribbons. (Remember Marybeth, if you are going to give Bob-L drinks, I take no responsibility whatsoever if he starts shouting at you and every other woman at the race to show him your___!)

Since last month's newsletter, Bob-L has made it to the Grand Canyon, London, and had his picture taken alongside Washington area NBC weatherman and look-alike Bob Ryan (thanks Karen Kuhn). My pregnant pal Stacey Vogel is even threatening to bring Bob-L into the delivery room with her. Why not?  He has the perfect temperament for the delivery room.  He is always calm and upbeat; he is guaranteed not to faint.  During labor, he will not annoy you by telling you to breathe the way they teach you in those baby classes. His biggest drawback is he is no use at all in getting you ice chips.