When Opportunity Knocks...

Photo credit Billy Black

...you open the door!

I may or may not have mentioned this - but one of my mantras in life is this: "if there is an opportunity, take it".  Opportunities tend to beget opportunities - and I have found that taking advantage of what is offered to me is a wonderful way to live a life full of fun, adventure, interesting encounters and excitement.

So when our friend Mark (aka "Gonzo") asked us if we would drive the chase vehicle for this magnificent boat to Key West while their crew of fourteen sailed there, Scott and I jumped at the chance.  Why not?  Not only do we get free lodging, a little pocket money and the use of a car for a day or two - we get to go to Key West, one of my most favorite places on Earth and a place that holds many, many memories for me...but those are for another post.

Anyway - it would have been easy to say "no" - after all, we still have a lot of work to do and taking 2-3 days off is not ideal.  But you know another mantra of mine?  Work hard, play hard.

Off we go...