BACKGROUND; i went with some buddies up to San Rafel- Petaluma area so my one friend could pick up a '70 superbird barn find. On the way up, we discussed many things but talked about the BOLO broadcasts used by police (be on the lookout). We were divided as to how well it works on t.v. but not in the real world.
I had to come back Monday as i had commitments on tues. My friends were taking a bit longer since they were tralering the car home. It was decided that i would play the role of the fugitive and friend two would co-ordinate the search.
THE RULES: i would rent a car, and was to drive 101 home, I was allowed a total of fifteen minutes break and a 30 minute lunch, there was also a 30 minute window built in to adjust for traffic. I had to leave by a certain time and arrive at a certain time. Proof would be my pic in front of the rental place. If i was late, i would forfit the prize.
THE PRIZE: 500$, and i would not have to pay the rental on the car., If i was spotted, i had to pick up the rental, and pay half of everyone's lunch tab. The 'everyone' was a group of 100 that would be spread along the route trying to find me. They could drive the freeway, or sit by the road side. they would have a pic of me and the toyota, but no license.
PROOF; a picture of me had to be taken, and relayed to friend two, who would send it off to me. If no pic was taken and i reached my destination, i was 'free' .
HOW IT WENT DOWN:
i rented a little toyota carolla , and was ready to leave when friend two said your time starts now. I said i needed to fill the car with fuel and get something to eat/potty. I was given 15 minutes and i had to notify him when i started.
i took off and headed to a shopping center with a target. i entered and ran into "brandie" a brown haired gal with bright red tips in her hair. i took a chance and asked her for help in a contest. her "sure, whats up!" let me know i might make this happen. I quickly explained what was going on and i needed to disquise myself really fast. i asked her to get me a girls tee in 2 x, a boxed soft frame bra and where could i find breast enhancers. She said, " i've got this, go get some sunglasses. Off she went while getting on her radio to another sa.
i found a cheap pair of sunglasses and Brandie met me with a Merona v necked top and the boxed bra. Her friend showed up a second later with the chicken filets and a bottle of finger nail polish. They helped me through the self check out and wished me luck. I did get her email so i could share with her the results.
A couple doors down was a Party City and i ducked in there to get a costume wig. A quick change in the car while behind the store and i texted that i was on my way.
Across the golden gate and discoverd that the toll booths were unmanned, it was a drive through with a photo of the license being taken. , good, one worry gone!
I worked my way down 19th st and got on the 101 s. Somewhere around Morgan hill/Salinas i noticed a car behind me doing rapid lane changes and catching up with me. When they pulled up, i had my phone in my hand holding the steering wheel and was twirling my hair with the other. i must have mouthed 'love you sweetheart' and 'OMG' 20 times while playing with my hair and adjusting my bra strap!
i guess they saw what they wanted to see, a crazy girl jabbering on the phone while driving down the road. they quickly fell back and disappered.
i really needed to pee around Paso Robles and pulled into a rest stop. As i entered, i noticed two cars parked by the rest rooms with guys pouring over a map spread out on the hood. they were holding a phone and kept looking at it. i figured this was the end of the game as they would spot me when i got out of the car. i was still hanging by the fence deciding to pull in or not when a semi pulled up and stopped between me and the buildings, hiding my car from them.
I watched as the trucker shut down his rig and climbed into his sleeper. i waited a bit longer and just when i couldn't wait any longer and climbed out of the car to use the restroom, i saw both cars getting back on the freeway, passing the truck i was just about to walk around the front of. There was no one else at the rest stop so i used the facilities and kept on going. Being cautious now as i knew these two cars were in front of me.
i saw both cars at a Wendys as i flew by on the freeway.
i needed fuel and found a shell station around santa maria. Just as i was getting ready to leave i noticed another suspicious group across the road at a drive in. just to be sure, i bought a car wash and ducked in there for a bit. when i came out, the cars were both gone. Don't know if they were part of the group, but i wasn't taking any chances.
i made it to the home rental place, pulled the wig off, threw my shirt on over the tee, took my pic and turned the car in,with 15 minutes to spare.
i meet with my friends tomorrow for lunch. it will be interesting at best!
people will see what they want to see!
The only reason they had the wing was to give Richard Petty and the others running Mopar an excuse to have a wing on their cars on the NASCAR circuit back then. Just as crafty as you!
