home sweet tank
We had a great time at the beach. Really. I cooked all week, saw Mamma Mia!, got a nice shade of bronze, and didn't drown. But, no matter how nice it is to go away, nothing beats coming home...unless you come home and then get to play a video game the size of a tractor trailer.
It was family day. We went to see Lt. John at the armory. They usually have a tank parked out front for the kids to climb on...but this year, they also had a humvee. Here, John gives us a tour of the vehicle he rode around Iraq in:
Then, I made everyone pose on the tank because I'm a sucker for a photo op:
The tank simulator was the best! It was huge, and I'm pretty sure it had enough computer power to control the free world. Rachael and I quickly discovered that tanks were NOT designed with women in mind. Here, I'm sitting in the gunner's seat and Rach is commanding the tank (where John usually is). There's also a 50 cal simulator above that seat:
The system wasn't all the way on when I was gunning. I just got to turn the turret. Rachael actually got to blow up a tank. I was jealous. Of course, the Colonel had to get in there and prove that he still had it. John commanded, and Rachael and I did the loader's position. I think there's something about tanks in the Burt genes...
Here's a shot of the drivers' seat. You're basically laying down. By far the most comfy seat in the tank. Unless, like my future sister-in-law, you're claustrophobic. She lasted a good 5 seconds, and then John had to pull her out.
All in all, a fun time. I'm SO asking for one of these for Christmas...
posted by Carroll @ 4:29 PM
8 Comments:
I killed 5 terrorists, blew up a tank, then crashed into 2 other tanks (all while wearing makeup). Boy, I'm good!
Although I enjoyed your whole post, I have to know one thing...how was Mamma Mia?
I LOVE the tank pic of you and Rach!! I think they way underestimate the destruction power of several women crammed in a tank together. The possibilities are endless....
Mel - Mamma Mia was GREAT! I'm totally going to see it again!
Martha - I think that if women were crammed in a tank for more than about 45 minutes, we'd have a lot more friendly-fire deaths...
Wow, Carroll- you really ARE tan- looks good:)I, of course, want to hear all about the beach trip!
You're back! Glad y'all had fun. Also, good to hear that they're keeping all that tank technology secretly locked away from potential terrorists like you.
;)
OK, J, we prefer the term "Freedom Fighters." And may I remind you that in a Red Dawn situation, Rachael and I will be good to have around. : )
I might be designing some of that stuff...someday ;)
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