Upcoming Events

Just so you do not forget, the Maine Coastal Cruisers is putting on their first annual Super Cruise on July 12 & 13th. You really do not want to miss this spectacular event. As many of you are aware, Maine Coastal Cruisers always puts a lot of thought, planning and effort into all that they do, so this event is destined to be a great time for all. Cruisin' to Willowbrook, dancin' at the Hop, eatin' and more. Check it out.

A good many of you folks will likely go to the Kora show at Twitchell Airport in Auburn July 12 and 13, instead. It's a big show, and a lot of fun - a great cruise, a nice BBQ and good entertainment. But we went last year and will not return because of an incident I mentioned last year. During the judging, two judges passed our car and one said openly, "New Hampshire car. No way will it win around here." That comment, and how openly it was made really rankled my whole family. And I did notice that the vast majority of "winners" appeared to be local to that area, although that may have been coincidence. So this year, we will likely participate in the Super Cruise on the 12th and hit the Ossipee Valley Fair Car Show on Sunday the 13th - after all, it isn't every show where you can get fried dough! Besides, it's only a few miles from my house, and gas is at a premium this year :o)

And while I realize it is still several weeks away, please make sure you mark your calendar on August 17th for the now famous "Togus Veterans Picnic". This event has rightfully become THE event of the year. The veterans who "gave too much" always appreciate the event, and they surely deserve our full support. If there is any way you can fit this into your schedule, please do - you will not regret it.

As a side note, someone mentioned a great idea for those of us who have managed to collect too many trophies, and have taken to tossing them into the garage. Why not recycle them for a good cause? Simply remove the brass plate (you can mount them on a display board that takes up less room), and donate the trophies to the Special Olympics. Those wonderful folks really go crazy over winning a trophy, and it brings great joy to them. And if you cannot bring yourself to recycle all your trophies, hold out those that are most important to you, then recycle the rest. What a great testament to our hobby!