Haha I wish I knew. Knowing George, it was probably something completely vain and meaningless
"I was in the pool! I WAS IN THE POOL!!!"
Thanks man, it definitely turned out better than I expected. I made a few mistakes (don't forget the heat shrink before you solder a connector...) but I learned from them.
That most likely happens to everyone. I get a little pissed with myself on the rare occasion that I forget.