AOTH X: So What did We learn this Year?

[Trueser]

This is what it's was all about!


Looking good Randy....

[Team Jefe]

Mike, that is a great shot...VERY COOL

[roadtripse]

I find this recap of AOTH X to be eerily familiar to some of the goings-on that occurred at AOTH XII. It reminds me of the movie Ground Hog Day. Funny movie, but I’ve seen it many times, and it has gotten to be predictable.

One person that was not at AOTH XII was Big Grizzly. I think of him often, when I attend these runs that he attended, and the fun that we had together. At AOTH X, we honored Randy with the Spirit of the Awakening Award, and I know he was truly honored and touched by it, as he was, and remains, a big part of our community. This year, Red Dog converted a video from the first AOTH to DVD and sent a few to me for the auction. Of course, I took a peek at one with Jill, and it featured several minutes of Randy showing off his boat, and just being Grizz. I did give one to Barb at the run.

One lesson I took from Randy was that he didn’t tolerate foolishness very well, especially if it got in the way of just having fun at this hobby. I feel that I share the same DNA with him in regards to this, or maybe he just taught me a few things over the years. Either way, it’s a good lesson, and I thank him for it.