Life I did it! I did it! - Page 3

**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.

**Rain Man** · 08-05-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickel D

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

Dang. I was hoping to put that off a while longer.

**mdchiefsfan** · 08-05-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Dang. I was hoping to put that off a while longer.

Your next mission is to "Rebel Yell" it. Accomplish the same feat going in reverse. That should buy you some time.

**cdcox** · 08-05-2012, 05:57 PM

Rain Man, the best thing about this is, no matter what happens the rest of you life, they can never ever take this away form you.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 08-05-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Rain Man, the best thing about this is, no matter what happens the rest of you life, they can never ever take this away form you.

Well that's not true, he could have to vacate all wins if it is ever proven that he was paid for parking his car.

**Rain Man** · 08-05-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Your next mission is to "Rebel Yell" it. Accomplish the same feat going in reverse. That should buy you some time.

Or maybe this. Maybe I can try this next.

**Rain Man** · 08-05-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Rain Man, the best thing about this is, no matter what happens the rest of you life, they can never ever take this away form you.

Right now, it's in the top three among the things I want in my obituary.

**mdchiefsfan** · 08-05-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Or maybe this. Maybe I can try this next.

Meh. I think doing it with the car will up your street cred. I think I have a great feel on you, street cred means all

08-04-2012, 07:44 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-422449 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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