There are a few more shows added to our lineup, with more to come by tomorrow.
The most recent additions are on August 7th (2 new shows) and August 14th.
August 7th is also the date for two of the most popular shows - Andover and ParSem - so I wish the other shows scheduled for that day all the luck.
The first cruise-in for the season at C.H.O.P. is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st. Don't miss it - one of the best cruises in the state.
See ya!
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Date of the All VW Show
Just to let everyone know, HotKarz has the date of the All VW Car Show in Acton as August 1st while the Cruise Maine booklet shows August 6-8.
Please note that August 1st is the correct date, according to the organizer, Lou Twohearts.
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Please note that August 1st is the correct date, according to the organizer, Lou Twohearts.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Interesting New Business
This is a "head's up" on a new business that may interest some of you car nuts. It is called Photoefxxx.com and this fellow, Tom Jarvais, of Portland ME takes a pic of your vehicle and transfers it to a metal license plate.
If you would like to check it out, his website is www.photoefxxx.com.
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If you would like to check it out, his website is www.photoefxxx.com.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Follow-up
Judging from the emails, it seems most agree that Bonny Eagle needs to at least attempt to put on a good show. But for those few who just don't see a problem, allow me to explain...
A car show, whether anyone likes it or not, is a competition. When organizers charge us money to enter a competition, they have an OBLIGATION to make the competition fair to all. When they put on a crappy show like Bonny did this year, the last thing that was present was anything resembling "fair competition".
If organizers are either unable or unwilling to put on a FAIR and HONEST show, then they have no business charging money to attend it.
If you pay $100 for tickets to a Rolling Stones concert, and you get there and are told, "Well, the Stones won't be showing up, but we have this really good local group for ya." Don't anyone try to tell me you would just accept that without complaint - anyone who would is an idiot.
Well, we don't mind paying to enter shows and compete. And we like supporting their "causes". But they, too, have an obligation to provide something in exchange - an honest and fair show. It's supposed to be a two-way street. Bonny Eagle did not even make any attempt at that.
And don't give anyone that old BS line about "Well, it's a chance to meet with friends," because you can meet with friends elsewhere for free. Have a cookout, or a garage party. If you need to pay money to spend time with friends, then maybe you need better friends.
Show organizers, here's the deal - we'll spend money on gas; we'll place our expensive rides at risk; we'll pay your entry fee and spend too much on food. In return, YOU need to put on a decent show that is honest and fair, and reasonably well-organized. If you want us to do our part - support you - then you need to do your part - support us.
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A car show, whether anyone likes it or not, is a competition. When organizers charge us money to enter a competition, they have an OBLIGATION to make the competition fair to all. When they put on a crappy show like Bonny did this year, the last thing that was present was anything resembling "fair competition".
If organizers are either unable or unwilling to put on a FAIR and HONEST show, then they have no business charging money to attend it.
If you pay $100 for tickets to a Rolling Stones concert, and you get there and are told, "Well, the Stones won't be showing up, but we have this really good local group for ya." Don't anyone try to tell me you would just accept that without complaint - anyone who would is an idiot.
Well, we don't mind paying to enter shows and compete. And we like supporting their "causes". But they, too, have an obligation to provide something in exchange - an honest and fair show. It's supposed to be a two-way street. Bonny Eagle did not even make any attempt at that.
And don't give anyone that old BS line about "Well, it's a chance to meet with friends," because you can meet with friends elsewhere for free. Have a cookout, or a garage party. If you need to pay money to spend time with friends, then maybe you need better friends.
Show organizers, here's the deal - we'll spend money on gas; we'll place our expensive rides at risk; we'll pay your entry fee and spend too much on food. In return, YOU need to put on a decent show that is honest and fair, and reasonably well-organized. If you want us to do our part - support you - then you need to do your part - support us.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
31 Years Experience? Not!
Well, I have to hand it to the folks who ran (I will not say "organized") the Bonny Eagle show. In spite of putting zero effort into organizing the show, and in spite of the mish-mash of classing, they somehow still managed to pull in several hundred great cars.
It has been a long while since I have seen so much great and beautiful metal in one place. And it was really wonderful seeing old friends again. And the weather could not be beat.
But the show organizers get a great, big fat "F" - and if there were a worse grade, they would well deserve it.
After 31 years of putting on car shows there is NO excuse for putting on such a shoddy exhibition. The 60's class was spread out over 3 acres, some here, some there, and even some in with the tuners. Mustangs were all over the place, as if they did not even have a class. And when we pulled in, we were told "this is 90's and Special Interest - park wherever you wish", and for sure, both classes were mixed, making it almost impossible to determine what vehicle was in what class. And since when does a Mitsubishi Eclipse "tuner" belong in Special Interest? NEVER! Ditto with more than half the cars that entered the class. They should be ashamed of themselves for entering a class they do not qualify for, and Bonny Eagle should be even more ashamed of themselves for allowing it. Gee, maybe I should enter the TUNER class in the next show and siphon off votes from those who actually deserve them. Whattaya wanna bet they would scream bloody murder.
There were no fewer than 40 people who complained to me about the haphazard way the show was so unorganized, almost as if someone had to work hard to purposely destroy any semblance of sanity. And to think I thought Sanford was bad! Bonny Eagle has managed to beat them hands down when it comes to being disheveled.
Yes, the cars were fine, the people were great and the weather was gorgeous. No thanks to the people who ran this travesty that is laughingly referred to as a car show.
Hey, Bonny Eagle, here's a wild thought - next year, why not find someone to actually spend a few minutes ORGANIZING the show? Or maybe hire a chimpanzee - he could probably do a better job.
My Dad always used to say, "If you are going to take the time to do something, take the time to do it RIGHT!"
Yes, the show is for a good cause. But that is no excuse to put on such a disgraceful exhibition. Bonny Eagle wants money for their cause. Fine. And the people who PROVIDE that money would like a decent show. Seems to me this one is one-sided - Bonny Eagle takes the money and gives precious little in return. They certainly do not give the car folks any respect!
Look, Bonny Eagle - we put our expensive cars at great risk so you can make money. We spend money on gas and food to attend your shows. We give up an entire day for your benefit. The least you can do is insure each class is organized, and every vehicle is in the right class. If you can't even do that little bit, you have no business running a show and taking our money.
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It has been a long while since I have seen so much great and beautiful metal in one place. And it was really wonderful seeing old friends again. And the weather could not be beat.
But the show organizers get a great, big fat "F" - and if there were a worse grade, they would well deserve it.
After 31 years of putting on car shows there is NO excuse for putting on such a shoddy exhibition. The 60's class was spread out over 3 acres, some here, some there, and even some in with the tuners. Mustangs were all over the place, as if they did not even have a class. And when we pulled in, we were told "this is 90's and Special Interest - park wherever you wish", and for sure, both classes were mixed, making it almost impossible to determine what vehicle was in what class. And since when does a Mitsubishi Eclipse "tuner" belong in Special Interest? NEVER! Ditto with more than half the cars that entered the class. They should be ashamed of themselves for entering a class they do not qualify for, and Bonny Eagle should be even more ashamed of themselves for allowing it. Gee, maybe I should enter the TUNER class in the next show and siphon off votes from those who actually deserve them. Whattaya wanna bet they would scream bloody murder.
There were no fewer than 40 people who complained to me about the haphazard way the show was so unorganized, almost as if someone had to work hard to purposely destroy any semblance of sanity. And to think I thought Sanford was bad! Bonny Eagle has managed to beat them hands down when it comes to being disheveled.
Yes, the cars were fine, the people were great and the weather was gorgeous. No thanks to the people who ran this travesty that is laughingly referred to as a car show.
Hey, Bonny Eagle, here's a wild thought - next year, why not find someone to actually spend a few minutes ORGANIZING the show? Or maybe hire a chimpanzee - he could probably do a better job.
My Dad always used to say, "If you are going to take the time to do something, take the time to do it RIGHT!"
Yes, the show is for a good cause. But that is no excuse to put on such a disgraceful exhibition. Bonny Eagle wants money for their cause. Fine. And the people who PROVIDE that money would like a decent show. Seems to me this one is one-sided - Bonny Eagle takes the money and gives precious little in return. They certainly do not give the car folks any respect!
Look, Bonny Eagle - we put our expensive cars at great risk so you can make money. We spend money on gas and food to attend your shows. We give up an entire day for your benefit. The least you can do is insure each class is organized, and every vehicle is in the right class. If you can't even do that little bit, you have no business running a show and taking our money.
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