PERFECT!
And that is how today was, up in Andover at the Old Home Days show - almost perfect. The weather could not have been better if it had been custom ordered. The show was incredibly well organized. The atmosphere was gay, and spoke of days of old, when times were simpler.
The entire town comes out for this event, as does every town around it. The Common is filled with arts & crafts, and assorted vendors of all kinds. There was a cookie walk at the Congregational Church. And, of course, a parade. And there were horse and wagon rides for those who wanted to just let someone else show them around.
The show, itself, was almost as perfect, and the hosts were friendly and accommodating. It just doesn't get much better...
Throughout the entire event there were only two minor problems brought to my attention, and they were the typical - there will always be one or two people who will stoop to anything to win a trophy, like the guy who entered his 60's Riviera in the 40's class because the competition in the 60's was too tough, and there was only one vehicle in the 40's. So, he jumped class. Fortunately, most voters realized what he was doing, and he got very few votes, so he ended up in second (out of two cars). Personally, I think he should not have received any trophy because he was so obviously out of class. Call me old fashioned, but I do not believe cheaters should be rewarded.
But all in all, I gotta tell ya, this Andover show is among the best - if not THE best - show I have attended in at least 4 years. We will definitely be back.
Pix will not be up until tomorrow evening - been busy, and have not got all the pix back (had to borrow a camera when mine died), so I will try to get both shows up tomorrow night.
Tomorrow, we are off to Oxford, weather permitting.
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I agree with everything you said about the Andover show it is indeed a fine show with well defined classes so everybody knew where they belonged(except one person). The guy with the 65 Buick Riviara showed that a person with "no class" will jump into any class for a chance to win a ten dollar chunk of plastic. The worst part is the show organizers did nothing about it after it was reported. Maybe next year they will be on the lookout for this sort of trophy poaching.
We attended Andover today also. Another wonderful show. Our favorite (and only) car show that we attend. The people are so friendly and the whole town has a really good time. Also like the way that the club members stand at the exit and tell you "thanks for coming and see you next year".
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