My family and I had planned on attending the show at Bayley's today. But it seems "life" got in the way.
Just as we were preparing to leave, and old friend who now lives in Florida pulled up to visit - to to request help. He still has a house here, and needed some help doing some cleanup and repairs, as vandals had broken in.
It is a sad commentary on humanity when a person's home can be so blatantly and wantonly damaged just for the fun of it. But I guess it is also a good commentary on humanity that friends can still depend upon friends for a helping hand.
So, Bayley's next year...
Tomorrow is Hodgman's. And, being Father's Day, it is also the Father's Day All-Day cruise-in at Shapleigh Corner Store. But I think I will be spending my Father's Day right here with my family, considering the weather still looks rather bleak.
COURTESY OF FRANK BARRON: Hodgman's Car Show is on, according to the KNUCKLEBUSTERS. It will be held at HODGMAN'S and the AMVETS PARKING LOT, directly across the street. Part of the field is useable and the parking lot is big enough for 7 classes. This was verified at 5:00pm today, June
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Open Letter
Dear Al Gore,
I am getting really tired of having to heat my home in the middle of June, as I have had to do these last two years. Can you please find a way to speed up your Global Warming thing?
Thank you for your consideration.
Chilled Bill
Limington, Maine
I am getting really tired of having to heat my home in the middle of June, as I have had to do these last two years. Can you please find a way to speed up your Global Warming thing?
Thank you for your consideration.
Chilled Bill
Limington, Maine
Weekend Shows
The weather is not very conducive to car shows again this year.
From what I can see of the forecast, we may be able to get through the show at Bayley's Campground tomorrow. But it is highly unlikely we will be at Hodgman's on Sunday, as the weather looks wet - and Hodgman's field tends to get squishy and swampy when wet. So, even if the rain should stop, I'm not sure I want to spend the day with wet feet. But we'll see - this is Maine, after all, and the weather can change in the blink of an eye. I would really like to do the Hodgman's show, as we have not been able to make it in the past.
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From what I can see of the forecast, we may be able to get through the show at Bayley's Campground tomorrow. But it is highly unlikely we will be at Hodgman's on Sunday, as the weather looks wet - and Hodgman's field tends to get squishy and swampy when wet. So, even if the rain should stop, I'm not sure I want to spend the day with wet feet. But we'll see - this is Maine, after all, and the weather can change in the blink of an eye. I would really like to do the Hodgman's show, as we have not been able to make it in the past.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Knew It Would Happen...
Today, as I predicted (damn, I'm getting good at predictions), the "Cash For Clunkers" bill PASSED. It passed because, as I also mentioned, not enough folks will get off their duffs and stand up to be counted. They would rather do nothing, then piss and moan when things don't end well.
So, you will soon see problems with finding parts, especially at any reasonable cost. And as time goes by, it will get worse. And in the future, you will find that even locating a decent project car to restore will be next to impossible - they will have all been crushed for bucks. Our children, when looking for THEIR classics from the 80's and 90's will find NOTHING. Our children will need to find a different hobby. This hobby will all but die by then.
And that does not even take into account what this is going to COST us in tax dollars. Particularly since this bill does nothing to prevent people from going to get junkers at the junkyard, then cashing them in for up to $4,500. Imagine the rip-off of the taxpayer by sneaky, sniveling cons. Think about this: how many clunkers from the 80's and 90's are worth $4,500? Now think about THIS - that is what YOU will be paying for them, even if their value is only $25. Yes, YOU will be paying $4,500 for a $25 car, because all that money from the government comes out of the people's pockets - yours and mine.
And think about this: if you are not well-off, or your kids need to buy a used car because they are just starting out in life - GOOD LUCK finding a decent used car at a reasonable price. Anything worth less than $4,500 is going to get crushed. Whatever is left will be in high demand, pushing the price up. This is going to cause great harm to the poorer folks. One idiot in Congress said, "Since it is the poor who own the clunkers, this is a chance for them to get some cash." Yeah, sure. But what will they do for wheels? Theirs got crushed, and so did all the others that they might have been able to afford. If you can get $4500 for a clunker, what are the chances you would sell it to a poor person for less? None! The poor will be priced out of transportation. Doesn't anyone think it's time to stop throwing poor people under the bus?
And you can thank your own Senator Susan Collins, who voted for this bill even though thousands of her constituents told her not to last time. Apparently, she does not feel obligated to represent the people who elected her. But we can fix that NEXT time she runs by not re-electing her! We would be better off with a Democrat that acts like a Democrat than with a person like Collins who gets elected as a Republican, but always votes with the Democrats. I would not mind her voting with the Dems IF she would be HONEST and run as a Democrat. It is her dishonesty and deceitfulness that I object to. Reminds me of the story of the wolf in sheep's clothing.
But I guess that is what we, the people must want, because we did little to prevent it. Thomas Jefferson nailed it when he said, "Every person gets the government he deserves." After all, the government can only do what we allow it to do.
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So, you will soon see problems with finding parts, especially at any reasonable cost. And as time goes by, it will get worse. And in the future, you will find that even locating a decent project car to restore will be next to impossible - they will have all been crushed for bucks. Our children, when looking for THEIR classics from the 80's and 90's will find NOTHING. Our children will need to find a different hobby. This hobby will all but die by then.
And that does not even take into account what this is going to COST us in tax dollars. Particularly since this bill does nothing to prevent people from going to get junkers at the junkyard, then cashing them in for up to $4,500. Imagine the rip-off of the taxpayer by sneaky, sniveling cons. Think about this: how many clunkers from the 80's and 90's are worth $4,500? Now think about THIS - that is what YOU will be paying for them, even if their value is only $25. Yes, YOU will be paying $4,500 for a $25 car, because all that money from the government comes out of the people's pockets - yours and mine.
And think about this: if you are not well-off, or your kids need to buy a used car because they are just starting out in life - GOOD LUCK finding a decent used car at a reasonable price. Anything worth less than $4,500 is going to get crushed. Whatever is left will be in high demand, pushing the price up. This is going to cause great harm to the poorer folks. One idiot in Congress said, "Since it is the poor who own the clunkers, this is a chance for them to get some cash." Yeah, sure. But what will they do for wheels? Theirs got crushed, and so did all the others that they might have been able to afford. If you can get $4500 for a clunker, what are the chances you would sell it to a poor person for less? None! The poor will be priced out of transportation. Doesn't anyone think it's time to stop throwing poor people under the bus?
And you can thank your own Senator Susan Collins, who voted for this bill even though thousands of her constituents told her not to last time. Apparently, she does not feel obligated to represent the people who elected her. But we can fix that NEXT time she runs by not re-electing her! We would be better off with a Democrat that acts like a Democrat than with a person like Collins who gets elected as a Republican, but always votes with the Democrats. I would not mind her voting with the Dems IF she would be HONEST and run as a Democrat. It is her dishonesty and deceitfulness that I object to. Reminds me of the story of the wolf in sheep's clothing.
But I guess that is what we, the people must want, because we did little to prevent it. Thomas Jefferson nailed it when he said, "Every person gets the government he deserves." After all, the government can only do what we allow it to do.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Cruise Night Changes
It seems the folks at "The Station Grill" in Hollis did not follow the original schedule, so their cruise nights are every other Wednesday, with THIS Wednesday a cruise night. So the next will not be until July 1.
Meanwhile, the cruise at Panera Bread at Biddeford Crossing Mall is also every other Wednesday, on the weeks that the Station Grill is not hosting. So, Panera's next cruise night is next Wednesday, June 24.
Got that? Next Wednesday is Panera, and the following Wednesday is the Station Grill. Of course, Two Trails Fab 50's Diner in Standish is easier to remember - it is every Wednesday.
We attended the cruise at The Station House Grill. While the food was good and reasonably priced, we were not impressed with the drawings for the door prizes or the 50/50. Since they do not use a microphone, and the announcer talks quietly, about half the people were not even aware that the drawings were even taking place. By the time it was noticed, it was half over. Since the 50/50 was the FIRST drawing, most people missed it altogether. And the announcer kept his back to half the folks at all time, making it difficult to hear the numbers being called.
The organizer(s) at the Station House Grill need to get a mic, or a bullhorn, or SOME method of letting folks know what is going on.
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Meanwhile, the cruise at Panera Bread at Biddeford Crossing Mall is also every other Wednesday, on the weeks that the Station Grill is not hosting. So, Panera's next cruise night is next Wednesday, June 24.
Got that? Next Wednesday is Panera, and the following Wednesday is the Station Grill. Of course, Two Trails Fab 50's Diner in Standish is easier to remember - it is every Wednesday.
We attended the cruise at The Station House Grill. While the food was good and reasonably priced, we were not impressed with the drawings for the door prizes or the 50/50. Since they do not use a microphone, and the announcer talks quietly, about half the people were not even aware that the drawings were even taking place. By the time it was noticed, it was half over. Since the 50/50 was the FIRST drawing, most people missed it altogether. And the announcer kept his back to half the folks at all time, making it difficult to hear the numbers being called.
The organizer(s) at the Station House Grill need to get a mic, or a bullhorn, or SOME method of letting folks know what is going on.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Car Buff of the Year Ceremony
The first Annual Car Buff of the Year Award was presented earlier this evening at Cumberland House of Pizza (C.H.O.P.) cruise-in. The award, presented to the individual chosen according to personality, knowledgeability, and support of the hobby could have gone to any one of a hundred wonderful folks, but this year was presented to Seldon Von Herten (see pix).
In addition to a very nice plaque, Seldon was also awarded a HOTKARZ jacket - one of only 4 in existence, and with his name embroidered on it (even I don't have my name on my jacket!)
Cake and cupcakes were served, in an effort to increase the rate of diabetes in Maine.
Speaking of Seldon, a number of folks have expressed their concern over my tussle with my chain saw, in which I was on the losing end. I just want to say that, while the "Ouch Factor" was noticeable, I would have been hurt worse had I fallen off Seldon's wallet.
Meanwhile, we are now accepting nominees for next year - any time until next May. So get your nominations into us. All those who were nominated this year, but did not win, are automatically in the running for next year, and need not be renominated.
Now, we begin keeping an eye on the weather for Hodgman's show on Sunday.
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In addition to a very nice plaque, Seldon was also awarded a HOTKARZ jacket - one of only 4 in existence, and with his name embroidered on it (even I don't have my name on my jacket!)
Cake and cupcakes were served, in an effort to increase the rate of diabetes in Maine.
Speaking of Seldon, a number of folks have expressed their concern over my tussle with my chain saw, in which I was on the losing end. I just want to say that, while the "Ouch Factor" was noticeable, I would have been hurt worse had I fallen off Seldon's wallet.
Meanwhile, we are now accepting nominees for next year - any time until next May. So get your nominations into us. All those who were nominated this year, but did not win, are automatically in the running for next year, and need not be renominated.
Now, we begin keeping an eye on the weather for Hodgman's show on Sunday.
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
What A Week
Every so often it happens that a person runs into a rough spell. And while I have encountered much rougher times, this last week was one that I am glad is over with.
There is always a lot of commotion and stress when your child graduates. And it's not like it was when I graduated, either. In '65, you rehearsed once in the school gym, during school hours. And graduation was also held in the school gym a couple days later. Nowadays, they rehearse about 5 times, and one rehearsal - a dress rehearsal - last Wednesday evening was held in Gorham (about a half hour drive), and parents were expected to attend. Then the graduation, itself, held in Portland (about a 45 minute drive).
But now it is finally over, and our little girl, now a young woman, has graduated with High Honors. Yes, we are proud!
And while that may have been the highlight of the week, there were also low points. Such as taking a chunk outta my knee with my chainsaw on Thursday, one day before graduation. In nearly half a century of using a saw, this was the first time I nabbed myself. Now I can stop worrying about when it will happen.
Also bent a perfectly good mower blade on my tractor when I hit a hidden stump while mowing the "north forty" on Wednesday.
Missed all the cruise-ins this week, and today's show in Auburn got rained out.
Now a new week is beginning, with hopes that all will go well. Fortunately, at the moment it appears the weather, though chilly for June, will be rather nice on Tuesday, so it seems that we will finally be able to have the Car Buff of the Year presentation at Cumberland House of Pizza on Tuesday evening. So, if interested in attending, the cruise starts at 6:00, though many arrive earlier. In addition to the brief award ceremony, there is also supposed to be cake. Hope to see ya there.
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There is always a lot of commotion and stress when your child graduates. And it's not like it was when I graduated, either. In '65, you rehearsed once in the school gym, during school hours. And graduation was also held in the school gym a couple days later. Nowadays, they rehearse about 5 times, and one rehearsal - a dress rehearsal - last Wednesday evening was held in Gorham (about a half hour drive), and parents were expected to attend. Then the graduation, itself, held in Portland (about a 45 minute drive).
But now it is finally over, and our little girl, now a young woman, has graduated with High Honors. Yes, we are proud!
And while that may have been the highlight of the week, there were also low points. Such as taking a chunk outta my knee with my chainsaw on Thursday, one day before graduation. In nearly half a century of using a saw, this was the first time I nabbed myself. Now I can stop worrying about when it will happen.
Also bent a perfectly good mower blade on my tractor when I hit a hidden stump while mowing the "north forty" on Wednesday.
Missed all the cruise-ins this week, and today's show in Auburn got rained out.
Now a new week is beginning, with hopes that all will go well. Fortunately, at the moment it appears the weather, though chilly for June, will be rather nice on Tuesday, so it seems that we will finally be able to have the Car Buff of the Year presentation at Cumberland House of Pizza on Tuesday evening. So, if interested in attending, the cruise starts at 6:00, though many arrive earlier. In addition to the brief award ceremony, there is also supposed to be cake. Hope to see ya there.
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