08-30-2009, 10:28 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks for the kindly comments and the positive reinforcement. Glad you enjoy my ramblings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In retrospect, there were a number of different factors at work that contributed to the catastrophe. Normally we carry both tubes inside my Jimmy, deflated and compact. On this trip, our vehicle was loaded with propane tank, fryer and a large box full of assorted goodies for the fish fry to be held after the fishing. So, I decided to carry my tube on the roof rack, rather than jamming it inside. I also decided to take it fully inflated, rather than deflated and strapped down, like we usually do for long distance trips where space is a problem. Third, I did not tie a good knot on the front tie downs. My bad. So, I have to assume the blame for what happened.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It could have been worse. I could have had more of my tube add-ons attached...like the rod rack and tool rack. Or, I could have had my tackle boxes for the day riding inside the tube. But I didn't. That would have been a lot of hard work and expense scattered all over the road if they had hit the pavement. Thankfully, I was not so impatient that I preloaded the pockets with tackle. Mo bettah.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In retrospect, there were a number of different factors at work that contributed to the catastrophe. Normally we carry both tubes inside my Jimmy, deflated and compact. On this trip, our vehicle was loaded with propane tank, fryer and a large box full of assorted goodies for the fish fry to be held after the fishing. So, I decided to carry my tube on the roof rack, rather than jamming it inside. I also decided to take it fully inflated, rather than deflated and strapped down, like we usually do for long distance trips where space is a problem. Third, I did not tie a good knot on the front tie downs. My bad. So, I have to assume the blame for what happened.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It could have been worse. I could have had more of my tube add-ons attached...like the rod rack and tool rack. Or, I could have had my tackle boxes for the day riding inside the tube. But I didn't. That would have been a lot of hard work and expense scattered all over the road if they had hit the pavement. Thankfully, I was not so impatient that I preloaded the pockets with tackle. Mo bettah.[/#0000ff]
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