Just make up a story about the brilliant way you found to fix it, and leave it alone. Then, when you get to Minden, make a muddy mess under your trailer, and tell your story -- inviting skeptics to crawl underneath to check. Hey, even offer them a tape measure.
Of course, this plan won't work now that I've posted it, will it.
Hey Keith,
Dont worry...your next screw up will make you forget about the last one!
What you didnt think that was the only one your gonna make did you If you aint makin mistakes You aint doin nothin