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Old 05-15-2004 | 02:36 PM
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d-hlaw's 36' Gladiator, "Lap Dance" ejected throttle man and driver Bruce & Brett. Fortunatley, everyone is ok. This is a first for Bruce & Brett but not for the boat We have pictures, but they won't be posted untill Monday.
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Old 05-15-2004 | 03:15 PM
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That stinks. Is the boat damaged?
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Old 05-15-2004 | 03:40 PM
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Is the water that rough for the race tomorrow?
 
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Old 05-15-2004 | 03:44 PM
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Hope everyone is ok and the boat survived
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Old 05-15-2004 | 03:48 PM
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good they are ok.
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Old 05-15-2004 | 04:56 PM
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Glad that the two of them are OK. Hope the boat wasnt damaged too much either.
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Old 05-15-2004 | 05:24 PM
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They really don't recall whether the boat just tiped over and went back to right side up or rolled.

travelgirl-Yes. It is rough and windy.
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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:01 PM
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Nothing like having the Boat Gods looking over you. Glad to hear everyone survived the thrill and rush of an unexpected ejection.
 
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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:26 PM
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Certainly the events of today are worthy of a detailed account. Unfortunately I am a little sore and tired but I will give you guys the full update in the coming days. Wait till you see the cockpit video!!!!
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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:34 PM
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its good to hear thar speedracer (bruce) and chim chim(brett)are ok please stick to the poker run calander GIVE UP RACING.
 
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