Banking on that

Oh, it is too all connected and makes sense. Keep reading. (Screenshot AAMCO Colorado)

It’s the yearly Limbo Week.

No, not the “how low can you go”.

It’s the leftover week between Christmas and New Years when everyone who knows anything with any company is MIA and all you can get hold of is the second third string substitutes who if you get off customer service script, become deer-in-the headlight individuals – even if it’s over the phone, you can tell….

No wonder people have just become accustomed to just waiting out the remaining days  – not expecting much to be accomplished.

Brains on “please, hold”, twiddling thumbs(battered and bruised thumbs from attempts to find anything actually slightly entertaining on TV),  and over-eating leftover snacks (Hey, can’t let food go to waste)

Stalled, people go into endless looping of “what went wrong last year” leading to overly, optimistic resolutions fast tracking different behavior for a New Year.

Girl with “go fast” drag race flag. Note the Highway patrol car and officer writing up a ticket…still she smiles? (image Flickr/Dodge Challenger/Commons.wikimedia.org)

However, Hank is using the downtime – as in “down the hall time trials” – as proof “Practice makes perfect.”

You see, we worry about him racing at top speed down the hall, towards a glass door, only to bank left at the last minute using the rug for braking during the turn.

Obviously no matter what customer reviews say, the non-skid pad is only gripping in certain situations….fast moving dog traffic not one of those.

Fish gotta swim and dogs gotta run…

Even if “Baby, it’s cold outside” or stormy weather

Appropriate runway construction for rapid transit dog traffic? (© Image)

Hank, being detailed oriented, rounded up His friend Dino to act as a drag race starter because he’s not too stuffy to roar “Go” although his arms are too short for a flag or scarf drop. (© image)

In science, nothing can be said true unless repeatable. Variables such as speed, length of trial run must be explored and taken into data calculation. More runs necessary for conclusions.(© image copyrighted)

Additionally, it has been discovered that the angle and point of launch for left turn rug banking also makes a difference. (© image)

Hank pondering the why he can’t manage a double ruffle roll-up with a rug- mat combo.(© image)

Hank, the Siberian Husky, tired from the day’s runs. You see Dino and the cherished “don’t dare touch my rabbit Baby”. Hank is dreaming of Christmas sugar chums dancing in his head. (© image)

Oh, for those who just can’t let a few giggle be worth a post, here’s some actually useful information

• Runaway truck ramps most often used in summer in Summit County’s I 70 corridor. It’s the blacktop, heat, and speed..not to mention traffic.  (VIDEO of one runaway, Also a link article about the horrendous accident in 2019 where a truck driver chose not to use the runaway ramp then plowed into the back of stopped traffic near Denver. Killed 4.)
• “What to do if your brakes fail in the mountains” (Who knew those ramps caused so much damage – to the runaway vehicle. It’s the last option, but better than mowing down others)
•  Video of truck using runaway ramp outside Silverthorne, CO.(Along with comments by the Colorado State Patrol and he truck driver)

In case your imagination is in limbo, I will jump start it by saying, it is unwise to be on the runaway rug or anywhere between the door and Hank going full speed down the hall headed in your direction.

Cruising’ for a bruisin’, as they used to say

Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.

Ready to run and bankin’ on being the fastest…Well, the flag girl is bankin’ that the drivers can hold the cars straight. Warning: Dogs move a bit more unpredictably.  (Drag race scene from Grease, 1978 /image: imdb.com)