Tuesday, October 23, 2007

New Pix

We have some new pix available. Ralph & Ulla Stowell ('40 Ford Coupe) submitted some great pix of the show at New Gloucester this past Saturday, which have been added to the New Gloucester page. These new pix include shots of some of the winners. Sorry, folks - we did not get shots of everyone, as Ralph (age 72) is not yet proficient with digital stuff. But the pix he did get were pretty good!

At the Oxy/Metalworks Smoke Show page, there are some additional pix provided by Monica Bragdon. These pix are of very good quality - I'm sure you will enjoy them (if you like smoke shows).

We at HotKarz want to extend our warmest thanx to these contributing shutter-bugs. Their participation is greatly appreciated, and provides entertainment for all.

It is so nice when our visitors take part. Thank you.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Profiles

Well, the "poll" is over, and 100% of those who voted like the idea of incorporating PROFILES on the HotKarz site next season. So, that is what we will do :o)

I have been getting a lot of positive feedback about HotKarz, and it looks like we're here for the long run. It's a lot of work, but it is a labor of love. The big challenge right now lies in getting "visitor participation" to keep things interesting over the long winter months. C'mon, folks - I could really use some stories, personal "car" project pix and/or just about anything else you would like to contribute.

This website is for you! Don't be shy about standing up to be counted, and making it your own, personal forum.

Now, about "gatherings" - it seems that the bunch of car nuts that frequent Two Trails Fabulous '50's Diner will be having a Christmas party (presumably sometime around Christmas), to be held at and hosted by the Diner. Good going, folks! Maybe this will catch on.

If you are interested in being part of this Xmas party, let me know - send me your name and phone number to ptwoodycrew@aol.com , and I will pass it on to the host at the Diner. They will call everyone when arrangements are made. We always have a fun time at the Diner, and you will find yourself welcome to join 'em. No need to be a member of any club, but if you are, that's just fine, too.

Later!

BJ

Sunday, October 21, 2007

New Gloucester

We were unable to go to the show in New Gloucester on Saturday, but we can thank Dale Chasse for sending us pix to post on Hotkarz. This is exactly the sort of participation we encourage, and it is the sort of thing that will make HotKarz more fun and of greater value to all. Thanx, Dale. Would like to meet you someday :o)

I do recognize many of the cars in the pictures, so it would seem that the show went off fairly well. And it appears the weather held - at least, according to the pix I have seen.

The little woman and I were in Pittsburg, NH over the weekend. We thought it was time we got to know each other again - our daughter Criss was born 16 years ago, and the wife and I have not had any time alone since. So, this was a nice, well-earned getaway. We planned on doing a lot of nothing, and succeeded in getting most of it done.

We did see several moose, including a cow with two calves (almost as big as herself). We saw them twice, in fact. Since it was the first day of moose season, we were happy to see them all still together as the sun set on 1st Connecticut Lake.

We met a great guy in Pittsburg, through mutual friends who have a store on Lake Francis. This fellow came to Pittsburg to "keep a low profile", and live anonymously. He's building a log home, straight off the land. However, life being what it is (unpredictable), his desire for anonymity has resulted in his becoming a local "character" that everyone knows. He has become almost a legend. I suspect kids will be singing songs about him 'round the campfires for generations to come.

So much for keeping a "low profile."

Well, it's gettin' late and I now have a lot of work to catch up on. Hope you all are well.

BJ