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Old 02-17-2014, 01:38 AM   #1
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New RV Olympics

I'm sitting here in my warm comfortable house drinking my beverage of choice and watching the winter Olympics (I have to share the TV with lovely Ginny). I just watched the Jamaican Bobsled run and I just had to ask myself........is much of a need for Bobsledders in Jamaica? Why not have events in the Olympics that are somewhat useful after the Olympics?

To my point.....they should have RV Olympic events. Just think of the neat events they could have and be judged on. Also all of these events could be used later in life.
*speed hooking,
*dumping the tanks without spilling a drop
*backing the rig
*passing on 2 lane highway (while wife is awake)
*weaving through Atlanta during rush hour(obscenities would be a deduction)
*setting up camp in the rain and complete darkness
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We could also have:
*Getting out of bed in the middle of the night to switch propane tanks and falling back asleep the quickest
*Aligning the dish for a signal

What else?
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Old 02-17-2014, 02:56 AM   #3
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Sure.....we could also add a couples event. One person directing the other person blind backing into a tight camping spot. We could have Dr. Phil on stand by just in case.
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Old 02-17-2014, 03:04 AM   #4
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Too funny! How about speed packing up a rig for a 1 month trip. And a Dave special - timed washing and waxing a rig with a 6 foot ladder.
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I'm sitting here in my warm comfortable house drinking my beverage of choice and watching the winter Olympics (I have to share the TV with lovely Ginny). I just watched the Jamaican Bobsled run and I just had to ask myself........is much of a need for Bobsledders in Jamaica? Why not have events in the Olympics that are somewhat useful after the Olympics?

To my point.....they should have RV Olympic events. Just think of the neat events they could have and be judged on. Also all of these events could be used later in life.
*speed hooking,
*dumping the tanks without spilling a drop
*backing the rig
*passing on 2 lane highway (while wife is awake)
*weaving through Atlanta during rush hour(obscenities would be a deduction)
*setting up camp in the rain and complete darkness
Thanks Dave for giving me a good laugh before I head for the bed. I'll probably dream about that all night.........too funny!!
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:00 AM   #6
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Too funny! How about speed packing up a rig for a 1 month trip. And a Dave special - timed washing and waxing a rig with a 6 foot ladder.

We could put wheels on the ladder and have someone pushing while we're waxing. Each lap around the rig you move up a step on the ladder. ......wew! already getting dizzy
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We could put wheels on the ladder and have someone pushing while we're waxing. Each lap around the rig you move up a step on the ladder. ......wew! already getting dizzy
How about we simulate 18 wheelers passing our rig on the highway while we see who can change a flat tire the fastest!
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And we could have Drag races to see how fast you can get up to 60 while towing!
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And we could have Drag races to see how fast you can get up to 60 while towing!
Only with obstacle and curves like the down hill skiers
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Dave thanks for laugh, enter me in all the events.
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I assume this will all be at the Rally
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Sounds like fun, but from what I read on this forum, any event involving speed we would need a head start over Dave.
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Sounds like fun, but from what I read on this forum, any event involving speed we would need a head start over Dave.


I don't have a race car....just a thirsty truck
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:32 AM   #14
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Great Dave, that beverage is really a great thought stimulus. With your contacts have you thought about a reality show. Maybe have Honey Boo Boo and family travel around the country in a souped up Scotty pulled by a dump truck. Just a thought.
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Jay,

I think you overestimate my abilities...but that does sound fun.
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Don't laugh too hard. Somebody staying at the campground where we are now WAS towing his 5th rv with a dump truck!!! He had just installed the 5th wheel in the dump bed
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Dave. I know your can do it. You don't want to miss the boat Simon. Your gift will give this industry a boost that it really needs. "Robin Williams shows you how to camp in an RV!" Just a thought.
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Don't laugh too hard. Somebody staying at the campground where we are now WAS towing his 5th rv with a dump truck!!! He had just installed the 5th wheel in the dump bed
Would have loved a picture of that!
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How about driving down a 2 lane icy 6 degree downslope without crashing (similar to slalom ski course). Fastest time gets "GOLD".
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