Hi, Cheryl

Today started out as a chilly ride to Durham for the Yankee Cruisers car show.

That's about it.

Bye!

Seriously, though, this show has been a very good show in the past, so it came as no surprise that it is still a very good show. There was a little glitch with the classes early on, but they got worked out OK, and quickly.

Dan "The Music Man" was there, providing oldies, but the songs were few and far between because of all the door prize announcements. There were a LOT of door prizes.

The weather was grand, and held until the awards, when a few sprinkles came down. But not enough to dampen any spirits.

There were so many great cars, it was difficult choosing the best in most of the classes. But we managed to get through it just fine.

This show went so smoothly that it's hard to say much about it - it almost appeared to be on auto-pilot, though I know there was a lot of work behind it.

Ron & Joanne's 1951 Willys took 1st in Special Interest, which has become a bit of a habit. But we all got a chuckle out of his trophy, which was sponsored by "Pete's Junk Yard". The secret is out now, Ron - we know where you get your cars! (^.-)

I did find something a bit comical, though. In yesterday's Two Trails show, Big Jim Peacock put his "Ol' Blue" in Custom Trucks, and some folks complained that it should be in Street Rods. So today, since Jim is pretty easy going, he put Ol'Blue in Street Rods - and some folks complained that it should have been in Custom Trucks. Jim must feel like Bill O'Reilly, getting it from both sides :o) Fact is, at least according to the actual definitions, his truck is both, and is legit in either class. But perhaps they should come up with a class called "Custom Street Rod 1938 Trucks That Are Blue and Come From Dresden", and maybe no one would complain if he entered there. (smile:o)

Seriously though, I understand the problems inherent with classes, and often write about them. But let's face it - some vehicles legitimately fit into two or more classes. The best we can do is try to place our vehicles in the most appropriate class, but where that may be more than one choice, so be it - just pick one, relax and enjoy the day.

Seldon did not win either of the 50/50's, but only because he wasn't there. He's probably out buying another car with all the $$$ he won yesterday.

I could be wrong, but it did seem that Dick Levesque got a wee bit jealous when Jim Peacock offered to let me sit on his knee.

I fell in love today. She was the sweetest, prettiest little thing. Her name was Rambler Ambassador, and she was just primo! Strange how time changes how we see things. Back in those days, I disliked the Rambler - thought it was boxy and ugly - not sporty enough. And now I would pass on the sporty ride in favor of that Rambler. Maybe it's because it is now distinctive, and increasingly rare.

Back to the Durham show, Yankee Cruisers certainly did not let us down. They never do! And for that we owe them a big, collective "Thank You".