When my Elementary school teacher asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer was easy. ” A Zamboni driver.” From the first time I watched that awesome machine gliding across the ice between periods at Cornell hockey games, turning scarred ice into a perfect glass surface, I saw my calling. I wanted to drive around Lynah Rink at Cornell University, just like Dave Nulle, Cornell’s Famous Zamboni Driver. Well, life hasn’t gone according to my blueprint as a 9 year old, but for my upcoming 30th Birthday, Rachel arranged a meeting with Dave and a ride on the big red machine. (Okay, so he didn’t actually let me drive it…but it was still a childhood dream come true. And if I play my cards right, maybe there is still hope for a career change when I grow up.)
Pics from the day. Thanks Rach!
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- Dumping Snow
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- Close Up
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- Under the Hood
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- I’m a Nerd
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- Famous Dave
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- Fan Perspective
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- Dave On the Move
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- Zamboni Dave
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- Major Geek
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- “Driving” Olympia
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- Rach in the Penalty Box
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- Lynah Rink
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April 1, 2009 at 4:52 am
Jesse
Holy cow what a great gift. Way to go, Rach. Obviously, my favorite pic is the bird.
April 9, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Crafty
This is absolutely spectacular. Rach, you’re a star.