Well, I know some have asked, here's the story..... (You have got to try this someday)
A very special thanks to Dean, Derek, and their families for making us feel welcome. What a great group to associate with. (Even Matthew with a loudspeaker - It was all Mikey's fault)
And more thanks go out to the entire OPA organization for an extremely well run venue and assistance with anything needed.
And of course, my wife Terri for making sure this would happen......
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07-28-2009 08:29 AMLast edited by Ratickle; 07-28-2009 at 08:40 AM.
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07-28-2009 08:34 AMArrived after checking in at the hotel and finding Dean. Boat looks to be in perfect running condition...... Sweeeeet
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07-28-2009 08:36 AMCool, has my name and everything. But what's that?????????
Somebody who must have ridden in this thing before been here???????Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 08:38 AMSaturday, let's see what we can figure out before going out.......
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07-28-2009 08:39 AMOkay, I'm in. How the heck is that door supposed to close now?????
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07-28-2009 08:41 AMAnd a helmet, can we just take the door off??????
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07-28-2009 08:43 AMWhat do you mean Race Control says the door has too close, ouch, ouch, ouch........
Okay, got it....... Thanks for all your help.....
Lots of room......Last edited by Ratickle; 07-28-2009 at 08:52 AM.
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07-28-2009 08:45 AMDereck explaining the finer points of driving with Dean on throttles.....
Oh, that round thing on the floor is the steering wheel?
What the heck, Matthew can't drive his go-cart with it missing now can he ?????Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 08:47 AMBig time helpers, Deans father Dan and son Matthew.....
Dad explaining how he rode in the boat one time with Dean and he's never getting in again.
Now he tells me......Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 08:55 AMNot nervous at all, it's not sweat, just a rain storm.....
Let's go.......Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 08:58 AMAhhhh, testing time, sweet......
ouch, bang, ouch, bang, ouch
This sure is fun.......Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 09:01 AMHow many times I gotta tell ya, you're supposed to turn at that orange thingy back there.......
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07-28-2009 09:04 AMWell, testing and training done.
Glad we're starting on the outside.....
Still right side up, that's a good thing........Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 09:06 AMOkay Terri, I heard Tyler got here....
Guard that thing.....
He may try to steal a prop or something. Heard he was down 3 mph........Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 09:09 AMAnd don't worry about those boats. Just cause they tow with a Vette doesn't mean a dang thing...
Besides, the number starts with a 6, not a 5......Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 09:13 AMAhhh, race day, time to climb in......
Let's see,
Kidney belt - check
Gloves - check
Vest - check
Helmet - check
Throttleman - check (The Fool)
Let's go.... Why am I sweating again?????? It's not that hot
Oh yeah, I drew the inside lane..... And Tyler and George said that was theirs....Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-28-2009 09:16 AMMill time, sure gets hot in here. Where's the air?????
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07-28-2009 09:19 AMOh what fun this is, go - go - go - go..........
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07-28-2009 09:20 AMOf course I'm trying to stay in front of him......
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07-28-2009 09:22 AMHey Dean, there's some bigazz old boat with a chrome horn on the bow catching us???
Think he was out fishing and decided to race?????Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!