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Up bright and early as usual for me anyhow, this morning. I found that keeping the routine of going to the caf to get DH coffee was working out nicely. By 6:15 I was heading to the caf. I made my usual stop at the smoking area to talk to the 2 nice ladies that were there, what seemed to be, every morning and every night after going to the park. After talking to Kitty (a lady who has a radio talk show about Diabetes) and Lorraine (from the UK) for a while it was time to head back and get the lazy ones out of bed.
This morning was easy though, as we were heading to DH’s ride along at the Richard Petty Drive Experience. We were in the cab and on our way by 8:30.
We arrived and other than a couple that came in behind us, we were the only ones there. Score! DH got suited up for his ride and outside to the track we went. The car and driver was waiting there for him. He got on his helmet and the bar thing for his neck and slid into the car through the window. A quick smile out the window for a picture, a “Bye honey, I love you!!” and he was off. Before I could blink practically, he was back. Boy that is a fast 3 laps when you are going 175!
DH was smiling ear to ear, when he got out of the car. I wish they had taken the picture after the ride. I mean he was smiling before the ride, but after he was beaming I could tell just by his face, that he loved every second of it. Which of course he did…it’s at the top of the list for next trip for him.
Behind us, there was a couple who were suited up to go. The man went first and the woman was saying how her DH wanted to do this and they came for him. Once there however, her DH said “Oh no! We are both doing it!” and so there she was. We decided since the 3 laps are super quick to stick around and see how she liked it. Plus, DH wanted to see what it was like from the outside of the car.
We asked her how she liked it when she got out and she replied, “OMG! That was crazy! It was fun though!” We all made our way inside for the riders to get unsuited and check out the souvies. We ended up getting the plaque with DH’s picture while in the car and the DVD of the ride, which gets mailed to us in 2-3 weeks.
UPDATE TO DVD: We have received the video and it’s great! It shows inside the car as well as outside. DH is smiling ear to ear the whole time. But my favorite part was just before they took off, the driver says “Look right there and say your first and last name and where you’re from.”
DH looks straight into the camera and says “I’m Pat, from MA. This is going to be a rush!” and then gives the thumbs up with both hands. It was so cute, it brought a tear to my ete.
After much thanks, and talking to the driver about what an awesome job he must have, we went out front to wait for the shuttle to MK. The couple who went after my DH yelled over, “You need a ride somewhere?” We told them we were going over to MK, and they said “We’ll drop you off at the T&TC” I ran in to let the people know we didn’t need the shuttle and we piled into the couples minivan. Turns out they were from Canada, and were there visiting with their 3 yr old DD, just about 1 yr old twins, and some friends. They were leaving the next day to head home. During the short ride, the husband was chit chatting to us, and he reminded me so much of one of our friends it was crazy! I almost said to DH “Hey doesn’t he remind you of Donovan?” But I didn’t.
We got to the T&TC, and the CM’s were directing us where to park. Finally, the husband stopped to ask/tell that we were just getting dropped off, they weren’t parking. The woman CM yelled, “FINE! But it’s much easier if you drop them over there!” I mean she yelled, like we were idiots. When the husband rolled his window up, we all got a good laugh out of it. He pulled into a space to let us out, and we thanked them and wished them a safe journey home...it was so nice of them to do that.
They headed off, and we headed toward the ferry/monorail. On the way DH says to me “Hey, didn’t that guy remind you of Donovan really bad!!??” I laughed, and said that I almost asked him that same thing in the car. He really did!
As we approached, I asked DD what she would like to do the ferry or the monorail. She said the ferry, which was great because it was boarding and about to leave. So, we hopped on bound for another day at MK.
UP NEXT: Telling DH that I am choosing and ordering his lunch! He has no choice.LOL
What a nice treat for your DH! I wonder what it feels like to go that fast? Not sure if I'm brave enough to want to find that out.
I don't want to know! I don't understand being afraid of BTMR but more than willing and like even to do this. I have figured out, I think it boils down to human vs. machine. I trust the machine more, while DH trust the human driving the machine. He feels it's safer. Idk, but either way, it was really cool to see how happy he was when he did it!
Just got caught up on your TR. The pictures of your DD are great, I think BBB is on our list for our next trip.
What a fun morning for your DH and how nice of that couple to give you a ride!
Thanks for following along! BBB is worth it. It was so much fun, even DH liked being there! If your little one likes to dress up and be pretty, it's so worth it.
DH had a fantastic morning, and that was nice of that couple. Weird though, as I was writing it, I thought, anywhere else and I would have never accepted a ride from strangers. But it just seemed okay and was practically on their way out.
Glad the RPDE was a success for your DH! Luke was the same way when he did this several years ago and now I'm thinking I may need to book him the experience where he drives himself.
Glad the RPDE was a success for your DH! Luke was the same way when he did this several years ago and now I'm thinking I may need to book him the experience where he drives himself.
We were talking about that because on the DVD there are "coupons" for money off the driving experience. DH said he isn't interested in taking a class, or being responsible for if the car crashes, instead he would like to do the ride along twice, so he gets 6 laps around instead of 3.
I have finally caught up Miss Sparkly Face! Sorry it has taken me so long...life kept getting in the way. I may have to do the driving experience thing. I would LOVE to feel that rush!
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I have finally caught up Miss Sparkly Face! Sorry it has taken me so long...life kept getting in the way. I may have to do the driving experience thing. I would LOVE to feel that rush!
Yay! I am glad your here! I know about life getting in the way, and I also knew when you had a chance you'd be here, no worries! If it sounds good to you, definately give it a try. DH said it was fantastic and such a once in a lifetime (though he will probably do it next time) thing. It was only $120 for the 3 laps, but I got him a ride along card at Xmas last year, that was only $60. So Xmas is the time to get it!
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I noticed it too!!!!
Phew, I am finally caught up! Love reading along!!
Yay! I am glad to know your here and enjoying it! Not to much ca?
Just caught up! I really got behind. I know there were things that I wanted to comment on when I was reading, but now that I am typing my comment, I can't remember! Crazy, I know! So, I'll just leave it that I am really LOVING your TR and can't wait for more!
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I don't understand being afraid of BTMR but more than willing and like even to do this. I have figured out, I think it boils down to human vs. machine. I trust the machine more, while DH trust the human driving the machine. He feels it's safer. Idk, but either way, it was really cool to see how happy he was when he did it!
Luke was the same way when he did this several years ago and now I'm thinking I may need to book him the experience where he drives himself. 
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