When duty calls, one should really consider shirking. Jen Zarrelli from WSKG Public Broadcasting had a need, a desire, and a wish as well, I'm thinking. A concrete lawn object maker had donated a load of very heavy lawn decorations to the current public TV and radio auction. Problem: That ton and a half of concrete is 57 miles away in Walton and the auction is in Vestal. "Don, could you get some of your club members to help you get it?" "Uh, uh, uh, why uh, sh sh sh sure, Jennifer", says the suddenly speechless Pirate. Later, you wonder what the hell you were thinkin'...........hummmm......
As cargo in the rear of a 1500 Chevy van hurtling down 206 at somewhere just past the speed of light, you wonder it again. Ever notice how much faster even the most lumbering vehicles can go when you're sitting helplessly behind the driver on a lump of concrete?
Job done, and how many people other than the four of us who made the trip got to see a real live cowgirl dancing in the streets of Walton at dusk? Rare sight for a small motley band of pirates on a Tuesday evening, but it was free and well worth the price paid.
Thank you Mike and Nick Haruk. Thank you Cap'n Ross. You're welcome Jen. It was our pleasure! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
