Sunday, November 30, 2014

The Final Month

We have now reached December. November was a great month. Reaching 2000 laps was the highlight of this year.  Having my friends from work and ABC covering the event was awesome. And of course riding with The Pit Crew fulfilled the day. I only got 126 laps in the month. Not a good 1 month total. 
I'm at 2062 laps for the year. 
We will see how many laps I can reach this month. I'm taking 6 vacation days to help in the numbers. But having to get 338 laps to reach 2400 will not be easy. I hope I don't let anyone down if I fall short of this number. Reaching even 2300 will be tough.
Besides my normal Monday's all day, and Tuesday half day, I will be taking off (from work), the Wednesdays and Thursdays on the week before Christmas, Christmas week and New Year's week. Planning to be there 8am to 10pm Chrustmas Eve and from 8am to 1am New Year's Eve. Going to end the year at Racers.
It would be cool if I could ride, 1 last time with The Pit Crew on the last lap of the year :-)



Monday, November 24, 2014

The busiest day this year.

Today I will keep track once again of rides per hour. I heard that the park is expecting 40,000 guests today. We will see how many laps I can turn today.
Did not ride for the first time until 8:35am. The attraction was shut down.
From 8am to 9am only 1 lap.
From 9am to 10am, I turned 3 laps. While in line, a few guests recognized me from the newscast last Monday. It helps when I wear a lanyard showing the laps I've turned this year:) While writing this post another family noticed my lanyard. We got to talking and they wanted a picture with me. This whole thing has been crazy. I sometimes feel like an ambassador for the ride. I always praise the attraction and its cast members. I Met a family from Paris. Told them my story and they wanted a picture with me. 
From 10am to 11am only 1 time. The single rider line was 45 minutes.
From 11am until 12 noon. 1 lap. This is lthe busiest day I've been all year. This will be a test of endurance. Can I last from  8am until 11pm ?
From 12pm to 1pm only 1 lap. Had a nice talk with Pit Crew member Ruth. She said I spoil them too much with the goodies I bring. The Pit Crew spoil me a lot . They are all so friendly and supportive. I love them all. 
1pm to 2pm, 2 laps.
2pm to 3pm. 1 lap.
3pm to 4pm. 1 lap.
4pm to 5pm. 1 lap.
5pm to 6pm. 1 lap.
6pm to 7pm. Ride broke down, twice. No laps
7pm to 8pm. 2 laps.
8pm to 9pm. 2 laps.
9pm to 10pm. 1 lap.
10pm to 11pm. 3 laps. Plus a bonus lap. Courtesy of Alicia. Thanks
Thought I could do more. But 22 is more than I had to start the day. Now at 2052 for year. 
Everytime I leave the attraction, I can't wait to come back. Come back to turn laps. But more fun to come back and see my Pit Crew friends. You guys are great.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

2000 and counting

Yesterday was by far the best day I've ever had at Racers. My friends from work came out to support me on my 2000 ride.  Thanks for coming and celebrating this  milestone. ABC channel 7 news came and covered the story. Here is the link http://abc7.com/society/man-rides-radiator-springs-2000-times/398126/
Thanks goes out to my friend Mike Garcia for getting in touch with ABC and telling them about my quest. 
And all my Pit Crew family were great as always. You guys have brought so much happiness to my life. I'm sure you know how much I love you guys. You are my motivation in pushing to 2000 laps and beyond. 
Ok now for the photos:






























Sunday, November 16, 2014

2000th lap tomorrow

Tomorrow I will reach 2000 laps (rides) on Radiator Springs Racers. I really can't believe I made it this far. It helped that September was a slow month for riders and was able to get on 377 times that month. When I reached 1000 in mid July, the only number to go for was 2000. The Pit Crew has really been the force behind my quest. Even during the days when the wait times were 30 minutes or more. They really have boosted me with their smiles and kind words. They are the main reason that I have kept  going to 2000. 
I hope they allow me to ride with them tomorrow on my 2000 lap.

Sign for the 2000 lap.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Getting closer

Today started out good. Got in with Extra Magic Morning people at 8am. Got on Racers 5 times from 8 to 9. Then the crowd showed up. Between 9am until 4:30pm got on 12 more times. I did have some help from Frances, Carlene, Catalina and Katie to get on a little quicker. I'm currently at 1988 for year. Made Snickerdoodles for the Pit Crew and Race Photo crew. They are always a hit. Still set to reach 2000 laps next Monday. 


Laps to go

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Stats at 1936 laps

I have 64 laps until I reach 2000. Here are my stats for the first 1936 laps.
Won- Lost record is 989-947 
On Luigi's side of race, my record is
484-478
On Ramone's side the record is
505-469
Now by the color of the car, the win-loss 
records are:
Red 138-136
Silver 163-148
Yellow 143-118
Teal 137-165
Blue 104-106
Green 98-102
Purple 85-74
Cranberry 119-99
So the best colors are silver, yellow, and cranberry.