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This crew was ready to skate yesterday! I showed up at the office park at around 9:30 thinking I'd set up everything before everyone arrived. To my surprise, most everyone was already there....chalking the course, setting up timers, etc....COOL! I was able to sit and eat my breakfast without feeling rushed! Good omen
Mandarino and Karr wanted to set up their trakmate timers to check accuracy. As it turns out, I think all three(mine is a XR3000) were fairly consistent in time differential. I also have to add....Mine performed flawlessly for the entire 6.5 hours

Kudos to Bobby for talking me into implementing 2 double penalty cones into the tight slalom course. I had originally planned on doing this at the Fred's course(my original venue for this race). After losing that spot, I just sorta put the idea on the back burner.....As it turns out, the "dpc's" did come into play in the race for 2nd/3rd place. Marty criddled one during his fastest run. If he hadn't, he would've probably beaten me. Of course, his raw time would've been just a tad slower, but still most likely faster than mine....I like what DPC's add to slalom racing...
Marty - great racing yesterday bro! We were breathing down each other's neck all day long....damn it was fun!
Wesley Tucker easily gets the "Step Up" award for yesterday. You just had to be there.....and thanks for bringing your "outlaw race package"

DHB's - I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Without you guys, would the slalom/downhill stoke in the southeast be what it is? NO it wouldn't, simple as that.
Keith - I know it was hard for you to NOT race bro. Keep up the rehab and it won't be long. Big thanks for making the drive up and coaching the newbies along. Thanks to you, everyone got faster and more confident as the day went along.
Ronnie - it was great to see you back on board and charging! Please thank Molly for all her help coneheading, etc. She's a sweetheart.
The Mighty 66 - it made my day when you rolled up to the hill. You my friend, are always welcome in my slalom world.