Life I did it! I did it! - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 08-04-2012, 07:44 PM

For 12 years, I've had a mission. I've had a goal. I've had an aspiration. Check out this thread from 2007 to see documentation of my effort: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ay#post3914033

We built our garage in 2000. It's in an alley, so you have to make a 90 degree turn to get into it, and you have to go up a short driveway of about five feet that's got a significant uphill slope.

I've been trying to coast into my spot ever since we built the garage, but it's never happened. The garage door has to be up with enough time and the speed has to be just right to get up the slope. With the range of the opener, the slope of the alley, slope of the driveway, and the tight turn at the end, it's like planning the re-entry of Apollo 11 without a slide rule.

Well, today it happened. I'm beaming with pride. After 12 years of effort, today it happened.

The wife and I were driving home from dinner. As we drove up the alley, I hit the garage door opener and immediately thought, "Nope, way too early." But perhaps it was the perfect combination of heat and humidity, but the garage picked it up. I caught a glimpse of it moving up ahead, where it's barely visible above a neighbor's fence, and my heartbeat quickened. I've never gotten that range out of the opener before.

I let off the gas and put it in neutral, and instantly thought that I wasn't going fast enough. But maybe it was the new tires I put on last month, or maybe it was the hand of God pushing us, because we kept rolling good. I started making little chipmunk noises and my wife, knowing my quest, picked up what was happening. She sat as still as possible to ease my concentration.

We rolled up to the critical turn and driveway slope and the car had maintained its speed spectacularly. The garage door was already at mid-windshield level and at that point I knew I had it. Swift left turn, easy roll up the driveway, and I planted the car perfectly into its spot from a starting point about one-third of a block away. It was a perfect ten. It wasn't even close.

Today may be the best day of my life.

Strongside · 08-04-2012, 09:03 PM

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stevieray · 08-04-2012, 09:05 PM

I know the feeling... I snaked wires from driving lights up through my floorboard, located and aquired power and ground, installed a switch with power and ground and they worked on the first attempt! almost lost my balance my head got so big....but I stuck the ending.

I'm glad you had your wife as co-pilot /witness..I was doing the rocky dance solo in my driveway.

I might play the national anthem and put a /toga on and weed wreath on my head.

Beerthirty · 08-04-2012, 09:25 PM

You must have stayed in a Holiday Inn last night!

**Kyle DeLexus** · 08-04-2012, 09:35 PM

And here I thought you finally caught the person that was unlocking your door a few years back. Are you still using the cat toys to see when they open the door?

**Kyle DeLexus** · 08-04-2012, 09:35 PM

Congrats on the life changing achievement btw.

Planetman · 08-04-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Just as good as Olympic gold.

Solo Synchronized Car Coasting?

**Rain Man** · 08-04-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

And here I thought you finally caught the person that was unlocking your door a few years back. Are you still using the cat toys to see when they open the door?

I decided that it was either the maids or my tenant. It seems to have stopped, to my great relief.

go bo · 08-04-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

I know the feeling... I snaked wires from driving lights up through my floorboard, located and aquired power and ground, installed a switch with power and ground and they worked on the first attempt! almost lost my balance my head got so big....but I stuck the ending.

I'm glad you had your wife as co-pilot /witness..I was doing the rocky dance solo in my driveway.

I might play the national anthem and put a /toga on and weed wreath on my head.

eh, what a waste of perfectly good weed...

**TimeForWasp** · 08-04-2012, 10:13 PM

Were returning from Kmart? Did you make it in time to watch Wapner? You are a good driver.

**bevischief** · 08-05-2012, 05:05 AM

wtf did I just read?

mikey23545 · 08-05-2012, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Just as good as Olympic ~~gold~~ apricot.

FYP.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-05-2012, 06:10 AM

I'm in envy. I can't even fit a vehicle in my garage.

Nickel D · 08-05-2012, 06:48 AM

Well, Rain Man, now that there's nothing more to live for...it's time for you to carry out your successful suicidal act.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 08-05-2012, 09:22 AM

I think this is one of the signs of autism.

**mlyonsd** · 08-05-2012, 09:31 AM

So did the wife service you like a groupie would a rock star after a concert? Or are you just going to Disneyworld?

08-04-2012, 07:44 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-432449 VARSITY	I did it! I did it! For 12 years, I've had a mission. I've had a goal. I've had an aspiration. Check out this thread from 2007 to see documentation of my effort: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...ay#post3914033 We built our garage in 2000. It's in an alley, so you have to make a 90 degree turn to get into it, and you have to go up a short driveway of about five feet that's got a significant uphill slope. I've been trying to coast into my spot ever since we built the garage, but it's never happened. The garage door has to be up with enough time and the speed has to be just right to get up the slope. With the range of the opener, the slope of the alley, slope of the driveway, and the tight turn at the end, it's like planning the re-entry of Apollo 11 without a slide rule. Well, today it happened. I'm beaming with pride. After 12 years of effort, today it happened. The wife and I were driving home from dinner. As we drove up the alley, I hit the garage door opener and immediately thought, "Nope, way too early." But perhaps it was the perfect combination of heat and humidity, but the garage picked it up. I caught a glimpse of it moving up ahead, where it's barely visible above a neighbor's fence, and my heartbeat quickened. I've never gotten that range out of the opener before. I let off the gas and put it in neutral, and instantly thought that I wasn't going fast enough. But maybe it was the new tires I put on last month, or maybe it was the hand of God pushing us, because we kept rolling good. I started making little chipmunk noises and my wife, knowing my quest, picked up what was happening. She sat as still as possible to ease my concentration. We rolled up to the critical turn and driveway slope and the car had maintained its speed spectacularly. The garage door was already at mid-windshield level and at that point I knew I had it. Swift left turn, easy roll up the driveway, and I planted the car perfectly into its spot from a starting point about one-third of a block away. It was a perfect ten. It wasn't even close. Today may be the best day of my life.
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08-04-2012, 09:05 PM	#17
stevieray Most things I worry about… Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $-1074727	I know the feeling... I snaked wires from driving lights up through my floorboard, located and aquired power and ground, installed a switch with power and ground and they worked on the first attempt! almost lost my balance my head got so big....but I stuck the ending. I'm glad you had your wife as co-pilot /witness..I was doing the rocky dance solo in my driveway. I might play the national anthem and put a /toga on and weed wreath on my head.
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08-04-2012, 09:25 PM	#18
Beerthirty Starter Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St.Joseph MO Casino cash: $9854915	You must have stayed in a Holiday Inn last night!
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08-04-2012, 09:35 PM	#19
Kyle DeLexus Opie and Anthony XM 105 Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10002400	And here I thought you finally caught the person that was unlocking your door a few years back. Are you still using the cat toys to see when they open the door?
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08-04-2012, 10:13 PM	#24
TimeForWasp Sprinkle in some Mahomes Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Butte Montana Casino cash: $7658507	Were returning from Kmart? Did you make it in time to watch Wapner? You are a good driver. __________________ Posted via Slingshot using Rocks eBay sniper
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08-05-2012, 05:05 AM	#25
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7759352 VARSITY	wtf did I just read?
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08-05-2012, 06:10 AM	#27
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1419523	I'm in envy. I can't even fit a vehicle in my garage.
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08-05-2012, 06:48 AM	#28
Nickel D Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $11006781	Well, Rain Man, now that there's nothing more to live for...it's time for you to carry out your successful suicidal act.
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08-05-2012, 09:22 AM	#29
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	I think this is one of the signs of autism. __________________
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08-05-2012, 09:31 AM	#30
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-1976238	So did the wife service you like a groupie would a rock star after a concert? Or are you just going to Disneyworld?
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