Hotel Location?
The maps were printed, hotel location identified, and nesting was definitely needed before the next workout. So, we arrived at said location. But, hmm… it had a different name than the one in memory. Umm… Oh, wait! Well, yeah. See, we wanted to stay at that hotel, but they had no open rooms. So, the reservation was for a room 20 miles away. But, the maps had not been updated. Whoops! Got cell phone navigation?
Car Wash
Ok, really? It is not the first time at this rodeo. But this time, it took three trips through the car wash to actually complete a wash rinse and dry cycle. For pity sake. We both just wanted to be in the hotel, use the bathroom and get ready for the next work out, but no… it just could not be quite as easy as entering the Wash Code and proceeding into the automatic car wash. I get it, this was a CrossFit Road Trip. We were supposed to do this by hand, and for time. Yeah, that’s it.
CannonBall!
The hotel that we did have a reservation for and did end up finding after the car wash fiasco had a hot tub. Halelujah! And, it was warm and bubbly. And, there was an indoor pool. Hmm… wonder how cold the indoor pool would feel compared to the hot tub? I dare ya. Cannonball. On 3. or just after you say 3? I still did not believe Amanda would actually go for it. I figured she was pranking me, ‘cause she would. But, apparently not when it comes to a cannonball. Woot! I did jump, just a second late, when I saw how big her splash was, I had to make mine even better. I think she won.
De Pants-ing
Jamie’s mom and dad’s house is always fun.
This time was Amanda’s first time there, and we are pretty sure she will be invited back. And, Jamie’s twin sister was there too. John and Jeanne named her Christi when she was born. But, all in fun, she has been called many other things. She is a prankster. We were all standing in the kitchen while mom cooked up some sort of yummy vittles. Christi, thinking she is all cool, decides she should de pants Jamie. It did not work. Ha! I keep those gym pants tied when around Christi, I am wise to her shenanagins. Of course, Christi being the persistent one, and not caring that she has just met Amanda, goes in for a second attempt. With a shuffle and a sashe she strikes. But, FAIL. Instead of landing a successful tug, Christi landed flat on her back, with Amanda’s pants still in place. Sock feet and a hard wood floor make for slippery slope. It had the makings of a Saturday Night Live Skit ending with “Super Star!”Snotty Communication
Both Amanda and Jamie had some nasty head cold going on. Sniffle and snort, bless you, cough, ugh, and blehk were a constant piece of our communication. But, we laughed a lot too. We were sick, but we had a sense of humor about it all. Good thing. At some point along the way, one was driving and the other was adjusting in the seat while trying to say something. But, instead the driver got snotted on. Ok, good that we are friends! Driver, "Here honey, need a tissue?" Passenger, "No, not now. But, now you do!" Driver, "Oh my gosh, you snotted me!"
Jamie Cheats on her Food Plan, and has some seriously ugly hair
Jamie had just told Amanda that she should NOT eat any of those pastries. The picture of the cinnamon roll enterring her mouth with that stellar hair do on her head says it all. Busted!
Maybe the new hair dryer will come in handy...
Dog Barking = Cheerleading
Jamie is scare of dogs. It comes from a dog incident years ago, and she makes it worse than it is. But, that is Jamie. Jamie has a brother who is engaged. The couple has a dog. Molly is a pit bull. Molly is a pretty girl.
Jamie is a scaredy cat. Literally, there were not enough furniture or floor space that could separate us. But, Jamie did try. Matt and Jamie found some quiet time and introduced Molly to Jamie and Jamie did not have a full on melt down.When we could not find an open gym on Sunday, we headed to mom and dad’s basement. Matt’s fiancée, Jo Ellen, joined us. Yay! Molly came too. Molly was so concerned for Jo. Tabata is tough. Jo is tougher. Molly was vocal. Very vocal. It was loud and proud. At first, Jamie was scared to death and just kept working. Jamie eventually realized that the dog was cheering on Jo.
Beer Trucks and Steak Trucks
After workout 5, nothing sounded better than a hearty meal, a cold beer, and a massage. Driving down the road, still panting from the previous workout, it was there… right in front of us. A truck full of steaks.
And, then, the Beer Truck. It was like a mirage. Sort of. It was real, but not to be. No matter if we honked, or flashed our lights, we were surely not gonna get served. At the time, licking the side of either truck sounded like a good idea.
Stinky feet
There is something to be said for the land of lotions and potions that girls emerge from smelling like the wonderful women that we are. Then, there is the other side of the coin. Well, the other side of the foot maybe.
And, it is awful. When the phrase was exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, Febreeze your feet!” it was a fair statement. Given that the moment occurred in the car, it was just not fair. “Is that really your feet!?!”. I think we had about two more hours to drive. While the situation was certainly naturally occurring, the only solution was a shower and the disposal of those shoes, never to be worn again.John Mayer ~ Off tune, too
You know how John Mayer makes funny faces while he sings, but we try to ignore it ‘cause he is a talented musician? Well, the same thing goes for what your face does while picking up heavy stuff. That is what full on effort looks like, baby!
We are both pretty glad that no one caught our renditions of Girl Scout Camp Songs or the Colbie Caillait Concert.
And, all the while the car told the tale of our journey.
Next blog post will include Jamie’s summary of the CrossFit Sectionals. I know that there is just no way I can put into words the coolness that it was, but I am willing to give it a shot. Posts that are coming up after that one: The importance of rest and sleep, Peanuts, Food Labels, and Where I get my Info From. What else do you want to read about?
No trucks with ducks?? Hallelujah! Sounds like a great time!
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