Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"BAM" takes on new meaning
Calculations. I would have to say the funniest thing that happened to us on the ride over from Texas was when we finally arrived on thursday night at the hotel in Lakeland, FL. It was dusk, we were tired and weary from the road. We pull the 'Bodacious Box Van' partially into the drivearound at the hotel, which was slightly congested with cars. The boat racing professionals, Roddy and Johnny, exchanged glances and opinions about the clearance of the box van's air conditioner unit on the top of the truck and whether it would or would not clear the overhang. Agreement was made between the 2 guys in some magical/telepathic man way to move forward. That's what I'm calling it since we can't talk blame here...(touchy subject). Roddy then starts pulling forward towards the front doors of the hotel. BAM!!!! well, it was actually more like CRUNCH.... Yep, you guessed it- it was totally mashed in and inoperable. Score: Boat Racers- 0, Air conditioning unit- 1. I'm told in boat racing there are literally hundreds of thousands of calculations that are made to win a race. Whether its motors, props, water temp, OR air conditioning unit clearances, one must always calculate correctly! Hard but expensive lesson to learn! Not funny when it happened, extremely funny to us now!
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Nice. I can imagine the 'red faces' when it happened. I am glad that it did not affect the outcome of the race..
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win guys and gal !!
I can see it in my mind perfectly! Love the way you put it. That is the part of boat racing that makes it even more interesting, good thing they had you to soothe any rough waters the whole weekend. I cried after you guys left I really miss you, so great to get to know you Brooke, you are a blessing to Roddy and to many others! :) May this be a blessed season for you both & the whole racing team.
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