James Bond Week

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We had so much fun at our training last week. We stayed at the beautiful Nemacolin Spa and Resort but were kept so busy we really didn't get to explore the 3000 acres much. Although we did take a few of their Hummers out for a spin. The purpose of the course that day was to learn how to get a vehicle unstuck. However, all of us were such good drivers we never got stuck so one of the instructors had to "stick" a vehicle. This poor yellow Hummer was high centered and we had to get it unstuck by using two different techniques: unassisted and assisted. For the unassisted exercise we used a tree and a winch. The second time we used another vehicle and that was quicker and much easier.
We couldn't have done any of this without the support from Bil & Kay. Not only did Jason and I have a good time, the kids had fun too!
THANK YOU!

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Kay & Bil said…
On our way home from Springfield, we stopped at this resort and what a place! It looks as if the resort has something for everyone.
Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:35:00 AM
Chris Turner said…
Umm, didn't notice that you were strolling by a Bentley and a Benz until I clicked on and blew up the photo. Plus, that's a great strut. I guess I'd walk like that too if I was flopping at such a posh destination, driving those phat cars.
Monday, April 28, 2008 12:57:00 AM
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