Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Last of the Meheecans

Its no secret i love cars. It’s a family tradition,Niyi recently interrupted the journey home to see his paternal grandfather when he insisted on taking the wheels on 3rd mainland. It was a battle to get him off the steering wheel and into the backseat where most kids would rather be. So when the opportunity arose to embark on a 400+Km trip I advised we have a road trip rather than fly to Atani as the last single member of OMTIS took his traditional wedding rites.
The trip had the usual Omtis appeal, lots of alcohol, pretty girls(my sisters) and high speed for some parts of the Journey. Ada his wife hails from Atani in anambra state and departure was lagos. Painfully we didn’t roll out in the green Hornet. In hindsight it was a good idea as Benin-Ore road is littered with men of the Nigerian Police that constitutes a mess with their numerous road stops, quite often the distance between each stop is less than 2 kilometers. It’s a nightmare for private cars on the road. The driver of the Hiace that took us to Atani was a speed Demon and we at some point deliberated on setting up an eastern branch for Omtis. We however declined as he was just too wreckless and as such wouldn’t be a worthy member of Omtis. I do wonder though how Toyota engineers the Hiace, as I’m sure its less than 200hp in output but accelerates with so much ferocity off the line when pushed hard.
The worst section of the highway to the eastern part of Nigeria resides in Ondo state (I wonder what that state is for). It’s virtually impassable. The picture above shows just how badly Nigerian’s will go to ensure their personal safety.

Hang on if you got fists of steel



L-R: Snakey, Vas1, D popo, Jigga, Charlie Manson, Macrosoft, Lord flat head
For the few confirmed dude’s that made the trip from all over Nigeria, it was a worth while effort as there was too much to eat and drink. “Drew” spread a rumour that the only person who finished up his food was Mr ELemide , I won’t say which, 3 Mr Elemide’s were present. A nice part of the Ceremony was the Pole Dancer on the Scene
Chei Nna what is dis girl trying to do?

Happy Married Life Mr&Mrs ELemide