2nd Annual Ugly Duckling Cup

Did I mention that Erik and I have a lake in our backyard? We probably would have said, "No, there's no way that can be called a lake...that's a pond," at the start of being at LCC. Now my perspective has changed and I sometimes catch myself calling it Neumann Lake. Well, today a few of our students floated and paddled their way across Neumann Lake through the wind and rain in hopes of becoming the victorious team to take home the Ugly Duckling Cup trophy. I'll let the video I have attached explain the rest. Notice you don't see the end of the race. That's because our team's (East Crew) raft sunk in the 2nd attempt to cross the lake. It was still good fun to watch. The other 2 rafts did surprisingly well, in spite of the fact that they all looked like a pile of trash crossing the water. Oh well, there's always hopes of taking home the trophy next year.

ps-Yes, if you pay attention to the video closely, you'll be able to see the Johnstrand's 3 Rubbermaid bins under our team's raft. They seemed like a good idea during the brainstorming last night, but the submerging began once all the bins had filled up with water. It's good to know that our Rubbermaid bins can serve a purpose here other than carrying our belongings from the States all the way to Lithuania.

pps-Pay attention even more closely, and you'll see a brief appearance of the Johnstrand-duo as well. :)