I’m finally back, showered, and mostly sobered up from a glorious day at the Indy 500 with Daisy. This was Daisy’s first ever 500, and we sat in the seats that I’ve occupied (courtesy of one my company VP’s) for like the last 6 years. It’s always a fabulously fun group of people that we sit with, and our VP is FAMOUS for his gin and tonics, which Daisy and I had waaaaaay too many of.
The weather was glorious and perfect, and our seats are under cover, so it’s even MORE perfect because we’re in the shade all day. And, while I have nothing against Ashley Judd’s husband specifically, it was a relief that he didn’t win because it meant that her big snooty face wasn’t all over the TV monitors constantly. Because seriously, who wants this?
You know what totally cracks me up? Without fail, every year, as I’m walking towards the fantabulous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I see someone holding up a sign and yelling “Need tickets!!!” standing right next to someone else holding up a sign and yelling, “Get your tickets right here!” I so want to just walk up to them, and say, “Hey – I know how I can save you both a whole bunch of trouble.” But I never do. I simply look at them and chalk it up to them being crazy race people who are just painfully oblivious to their surroundings. But I’m serious you guys – I see this EVERY YEAR.
Anyway, such a great day. Junior Mock and Mini Mock stayed with their grandma last night, and Grandma Mock said that Junior Mock slept the whole night! That’s a first since his surgery, so I’m hoping he’ll do a repeat performance of that tonight. Tomorrow, Daisy is bringing her boxer over to play with the boys, which should be heaps of fun.
I’ll mock some stuff in a bit. Hope all of you mockdockers had a fabulous Sunday!
See, I never could get into car racing. There is just something about going around in a circle for hours that does nothing for me. I’m glad that you had a good time though!
I see the same ticket situation on my way into football games. Mostly the people who are looking for tickets are doing it so they can turn around and sell them at a higher price. It does look funny to see them standing next to each other though!
I’m glad you had a great time. I admit, after reading that you and Daisy were heading to the Brickyard, I worried what your next post might be – if Dario had won.
Fortunately, we are all happy that the Faux French Intellectual did NOT get her glory. and Helio DID get his vindication and 3rd win.
To Dani, a lot of folks don’t get racing, so you’re not alone. It’s really about Stamina, teamwork, engineering and a lot of luck. And of course, you have to be actually pulling for a certain driver to make it work. Once you get past the first lap, and see how many drivers are lost to attrition in the first turn, it narrows the field.
When does Daisy post bond?
The Captain…
Loyal Defender of Daisy and Mockarena
Dani nailed it – the “need tickets” people are simply scalpers looking for some product to move. They are looking for unsuspecting people walking up to the event who ended up with two extra tickets because their friends bailed, boss gave them two more tickets at the last minute, etc. “Need tickets” guy is hoping to take them off their hands at a bargain price, then sell then at a sharp mark up once he has accumulated some supply.
The signs that amuse me driving around the countryside are the ones that say, “Clean Fill Available”, and then, a few miles later, “Clean Fill Wanted”. THOSE are the people who need to get together. Of course, the rub there is that those who want the fill want it delivered, and those trying to give it away want it picked up.