Hmmm . . . . Going on the offensive Mike instead of being defensive is one of my favorite techniques . . . . combine it with the truth and . . . well . . . its hard to refute.
I’m surprised Mike that you chose that tradition to comment about since it was your idea 4 years ago, and your coercion of me by “. . . dude it takes two to stop up these girly rooms properly . . .” and “ . . . any two-holer will do…” Common, everyone who knows me knows I seldom, if ever, have an original idea.
Not knowing what was in store for their ladies room latter that evening the Ram’s Head management saved me a parking spot right out in front for the amount of “business” I was bringing them, little did they know. Little did I know that a fight would breakout on the sidewalk by the front door. Thankfully, Statefarm was not needed this time.
I don’t recall any “showing of stern.” Although . . . oh nevermind.
In explaining my crew situation, I believe I gained a 9th crewmember. Expertly recognizing and exploiting the dynamic between husband and wife was essential to this accomplishment. It seems I only needed to ask her if she “would enjoy beating her husbands team?”
Our Commodore and his crew Nate, and Fleet Kap’t Keith were present and engaging as always. The WRSC Rear Commodore and his wife were present and as always gracious. Capt. Geiger represented the 6.0 fleet. The A Class was well represented, even without CrewDog. You were missed man! We left at 1 am and the Gumby Team was still under full sail. How late did you “Workie?” FEAR the DUCK!!
I got to reward the best sailmaker, RacerX, with a little alcohol for he and his lovely wife. Of course, he also got more work from me.
Naturally their were pitchpoll stories, car mechanic stories, toll road discussions, how to handle a piece of African mahogany that’s 10/4 by 12 by 50, good beer/bad beers opinions, leaners, Tybee 500, Florida races, Nirvana RC Racing, and Youth program discussions.
On a serious note, there was a toast raised to the two members of our sailing community that recently passed away.
Back to the frivolity,
CRAC was way under represented. Capt. Schneider was the only rep, other than us with dual allegiance to WRCRA, WRSC, and CRAC. Oh yeah, Seacats was not represented.
The Relentless Bastards Team was not represented until their wives showed up. This is a big benefit since they are much nicer to look at, smell a lot better and are always worth talking with.
I do recall hearing “If I have to hear one more T20 story I’m going to leave!” Nothing like a little good-natured resentment, eh Mark?
Need to thank Todd and Leanne for agreeing to ride with me. And, Leanne for sitting in the back seat of the Cobra and Todd for scoping out the “Reserved for Mr. Allen” parking spot right in front of the Ram’s Head door. Only draw back was, I decided to stay in fourth gear and 1600 rpms for the comfort of me passengers, instead of second and third gear on one of my favorite ramps to Annapoli.
Back to Mike, at least you show up when you agree to crew, which is the only important time to show.
I would hope that there are other opinions and representations of the evening forth coming. If they differ in content, well then only I know the truth; it doesn’t mean I represented it above. Maybe even a picture or two will follow.
