I'm not paranoid- I
know their out to get me.
Thanks for the suggestions that'll help me put in the tube and mount the tire with less chance of problems - there's always something to be gained by catastrophic failure so it ain't all bad. If you're going to get a blowout, mine was as safe as it gets, and the lesson and practice could prove invaluable someday.
How does that go - New tube, five dollars. The look on dads face?
Priceless.