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We are girding our loins for the Indy 500 on
Sunday.
I have studied this subject carefully and am in the
process of preparation. Many things are required including sunscreen, hats,
binoculars, sunglasses, cold drinks and – of course – ear plugs. Especially ear plugs.
Cate came up with a cunning plan and tried to get
someone else to go with me in her place. They refused on the basis that it is
‘an experience Cate should not miss’.
I guarantee it is an experience she will never
forget – and I cannot imagine getting her back there.
The most difficult part of the equation is getting
there and getting home.
After looking at all the options I have booked charter
bus seats. The bus leaves from the campus of Indiana University - a few blocks
from us.
I have of course paid a premium to ensure that we get guaranteed seats
on the first bus home – as Cate will be in a very fragile state by then and will require a long hot bath in conjunction with a glass or two of Pouilly-Fuisse.
I think her favorite part will be when Jim Nabors
sings ‘Indiana’ before the race starts. He has been doing this for a long –
long time and this will be his last appearance.
Then of course there will someone - who probably won a series of X-Factor - who will warble the national anthem - which of course we stand for - but don't know whether or not we should put our hands over our hearts.
We don't wish to presume anything because we are not American - but would hate to think that those around us do not think we have the right level of patriotism - which of course we do - and we would be brimming over with it even more if they would fix the fecking potholes in Alabama street.
There are two Australians driving in the Indy car
series – and thus in the Indy 500 – so I will be cheering them on. If all else
fails I will cheer for Scott Dixon – a Kiwi who has won once already.
Love Cate's wine choice. Of course you put your hand over your heart, it is a custom and even I don not remember why we do this. I have heard restrooms are the big issue, let me know how this works out.
ReplyDeleteI think booking seats on the first bus home is a fantastic idea - I'd be on that one as well !!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the experience - especially as it will be a once in a lifetime occasion.
Have the best day !
Me
I am not sure how much money I would have to be paid to attend this race. Oh, not as a driver, just to sit in the stands. If I was given enough wine before the race my price would most likely drop.
ReplyDeleteI'm with esbboston. That is, not there, no matter how much I was paid. Do not get me started on the huge and disgusting waste of money/resources/the planet etc etc etc...
ReplyDelete(But. Go Scott Dixon!)
;)
The hand on heart gesture came out of Masonry--our founding father were all are Masons. In the Masonic lodge one does not speak aloud unless the hand on the heart, a gesture that implies speaking only the truth.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
;)
fmcgmccllc: The we will do the heart thing. And we will not drink too much so we don't have to worry about the rest rooms.
ReplyDeleteMe: Cate would like to be on the bus that leaves for home before the race starts.
esbboston: Cate feels much the same.
Alexia: Scott Dixon is very big in Indy. He has been seen out and about this week.
SK Waller: I will try not to think about the masonry part when i do this.
Walking towards the U4 station in Stadtpark around 8 PM tonight, I encountered two Mallard ducks near the Strauss Memorial. I think they were looking for a certain Duckarazzo! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMerisi: I did tell them I was leaving.
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