Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Lions and Tigers and Heavy Machinery, Oh My!



Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Check.
Flown in an airplane. Check.
Changed the price on something at a garage sale. Check.
Drove a trackhoe and knocked down a house. Check!

That's right. Two weeks ago, I was in the driver's seat with my very own shot at driving a trackhoe. God knows how many ton of steel underneath me and the controls in my hands! My brother coached me through the levers, which one scoops the bucket, which one makes the crane sway from side to side, etc. We were tearing down his old house and let me tell you, it was the fucking beans!

I believe I just added "Operating Heavy Equipment" to my resume! Woot!

P.S. I drove a trackhoe, not to be confused with a backhoe, as a backhoe has tires and a trackhoe operates on tracks. Fun fact, I know.

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