HotKarz.com wants to show their appreciation to all those who sponsor cruises, and all of those wonderful people who attend those cruises and allow others to enjoy their cars.
So we have decided to offer our own "HotKarz Super Cruise" trophies this summer, and everyone who has 4 wheels powered by something other than a mammal is eligible to win (except me, of course).
Here's how it works (I hope):
Throughout the season we will try to visit as many different "cruise-ins" as we can, at least once. And for ONE time at each cruise location, we will pass out ballots, then collect the votes. Car owners and spectators may vote, but we ask that no one votes for their own vehicle.
Later in the season, at a car show or cruise to be specified later, we will count up all the votes that were cast throughout the season and we will award three trophies for the Hottest of the Hot Cars.
This is strictly People's Choice - no special categories. And the trophies will be both big and beautiful (we will post the pictures when the trophies arrive).
Now, it is important that you find out on which nights we will be passing out ballots at which location, so you can plan to attend. We will post the dates and places each week, on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, letting you all know where we will be passing out ballots that coming week. We will post it on our home page at www.hotkarz.com, and on this blog, so watch for it.
So, I guess you will just have to come visit HotKarz.com every week. But that's OK - you will find a lot to entertain you. We post pictures of the shows and cruises, pics of the winners, a few comedy pix, a Featured Car of the Month, classifieds, this blog and more. So please make HotKarz.com a regular spot to visit.
Now, break out the polish and window cleaner....the season is upon us :o)
Bill, Robin & Criss
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Hopeful
Well, it has been a long winter, and though technically it is now spring, we still seem to be a ways from spring weather. Enough snow has melted so I can now see the Pacifica I parked last fall, but there is still about 20" of snow left to melt.
But spring is inching its way to Maine.
And with spring, we are putting together the 2008 calendar of cruises, shows and events. We already have a lot posted, but we are still waiting to hear from many others. If any readers know of any cruises or shows that we do not yet have posted, please send the info along to me at ptwoodycrew@aol.com
Looking forward to getting out into the gardens again! Of course, once I can get out and start gardening, the enthusiasm will wane quickly as the aches and pains begin to set it. But it still beats shoveling all that "global warming residue" out of the driveway. According to NASA, this has been the coldest winter, worldwide, in over 20 years.
Speaking of spring cleaning...
One of the most wonderful, comforting feelings in life comes to me one day each spring, when the sun shines, the temperature rises to 70 degrees, we can open all the windows, and listen to a baseball game on the radio or TV in the background as we do the spring cleaning as a family. THEN you knows it's spring! Takes me back to my childhood. Of course, in my family, the "family" that does the spring cleaning usually disappears to WalMart while I get stuck doing the work. But that's OK - as long as the ballgame is on in the background, with someone rounding third.
It is April, and in just four short weeks, cruises and shows will begin. I hope you all made it through the winter, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Bill, Robin & Christi
But spring is inching its way to Maine.
And with spring, we are putting together the 2008 calendar of cruises, shows and events. We already have a lot posted, but we are still waiting to hear from many others. If any readers know of any cruises or shows that we do not yet have posted, please send the info along to me at ptwoodycrew@aol.com
Looking forward to getting out into the gardens again! Of course, once I can get out and start gardening, the enthusiasm will wane quickly as the aches and pains begin to set it. But it still beats shoveling all that "global warming residue" out of the driveway. According to NASA, this has been the coldest winter, worldwide, in over 20 years.
Speaking of spring cleaning...
One of the most wonderful, comforting feelings in life comes to me one day each spring, when the sun shines, the temperature rises to 70 degrees, we can open all the windows, and listen to a baseball game on the radio or TV in the background as we do the spring cleaning as a family. THEN you knows it's spring! Takes me back to my childhood. Of course, in my family, the "family" that does the spring cleaning usually disappears to WalMart while I get stuck doing the work. But that's OK - as long as the ballgame is on in the background, with someone rounding third.
It is April, and in just four short weeks, cruises and shows will begin. I hope you all made it through the winter, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Bill, Robin & Christi
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The Winter Blues
Darn, it's only February - gonna be about 3 months before anything starts cookin' again.
I had hoped some of our readers would submit stories, projects or news over the winter months, but I'm afraid that has not happened - perhaps we're just too new. If any of you have anything to submit, please feel free to do so.
I have begun putting together the 2008 calendar. While I have not been able to drum up a lot of stuff yet (most sponsors still do not have any schedule put together yet), I will keep collecting and adding data. If you know of any shows, cruises or events that are not yet posted, please submit as much info as you can, and I will get it up.
Back in December a bunch of us got together for a Christmas party at Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner in Standish Maine. We had a good time, with good friends and good food. And Gibbs was presented with a huge trophy of his own, for a change. The plaque read "Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner, Best Cruise Night Host, from The Gang, 2007". Gibby was surprised, to say the least. Gibbs has done so much for us car folk, and has never asked anything in return. If anyone deserved a trophy, he's the one!
Well, I cannot promise to blog a lot for the next few weeks, as there is too little to write about during the winter. But I will try to keep you all up to date.
Later!
I had hoped some of our readers would submit stories, projects or news over the winter months, but I'm afraid that has not happened - perhaps we're just too new. If any of you have anything to submit, please feel free to do so.
I have begun putting together the 2008 calendar. While I have not been able to drum up a lot of stuff yet (most sponsors still do not have any schedule put together yet), I will keep collecting and adding data. If you know of any shows, cruises or events that are not yet posted, please submit as much info as you can, and I will get it up.
Back in December a bunch of us got together for a Christmas party at Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner in Standish Maine. We had a good time, with good friends and good food. And Gibbs was presented with a huge trophy of his own, for a change. The plaque read "Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner, Best Cruise Night Host, from The Gang, 2007". Gibby was surprised, to say the least. Gibbs has done so much for us car folk, and has never asked anything in return. If anyone deserved a trophy, he's the one!
Well, I cannot promise to blog a lot for the next few weeks, as there is too little to write about during the winter. But I will try to keep you all up to date.
Later!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Passin' time...
Well, it's official - I am now working on my SECOND million. I gave up on the first. My brother Bobby told me I should have married for money. I reminded him that I did, with my first marriage, but as soon as her $36.42 was gone, so was I.
I started out with nothing, and I'm proud to say I have most of it left. And I agree with Ben Stein, that I should give Uncle Sam 10% more of my income. What the Hell - 10% of nuthin' doesn't come to very much, anyway. In fact, I'm willing to offer twice that much. If someone needier than me can make good use of it, I say "go for it".
But my generosity doesn't stop there - I'm going to give you twice as much this Christmas as I gave you last Christmas. But not my ex-wife. She's not gonna get anything else from me until she uses what I gave her last Christmas. That burial plot cost me too much to want to see it go to waste.
Seriously though, my ex wasn't that bad. And that was the problem. If she had put a little more effort into being BAD, we might still be together. But it still wouldn't have worked - $36.42 can go just so far.
The aliens were here again last night. They left their bigfoot tracks in the snow (otherwise known as "global warming residue"). But not before they participated in a carcophony of noise that almost sounded like refrains of "Silent Night". My wife says they left without incident once she gave each of them a cup of hot cocoa.
I'm already giving some thought to my 2008 New Year's resolutions. Since no one keeps their resolutions anyway, I have decided to be more tolerant of liberals, and maybe I'll even give Hillary the benefit of the doubt.
Nah! That's going to far.
My wife dyed her hair blonde, and now her brain is like teflon. She forgets everything in 2.3 seconds flat. I know it's not a precursor to alzheimers because she has no problem remembering every little mistake I have made in our 16 years together. She just can't remember why the car keys were in the fridge.
The other day, as I was snow-blowing all that global warming residue out of the driveway, my wife came out to help, shovel in hand. But no boots on her feet! I sent her back into the house to get boots on, and when she reappeared, the shovel was gone. She couldn't remember where she put it, but at least she had boots on. I kissed her, then finished plowing.
Gonna be a lo-o-ong winter!
I started out with nothing, and I'm proud to say I have most of it left. And I agree with Ben Stein, that I should give Uncle Sam 10% more of my income. What the Hell - 10% of nuthin' doesn't come to very much, anyway. In fact, I'm willing to offer twice that much. If someone needier than me can make good use of it, I say "go for it".
But my generosity doesn't stop there - I'm going to give you twice as much this Christmas as I gave you last Christmas. But not my ex-wife. She's not gonna get anything else from me until she uses what I gave her last Christmas. That burial plot cost me too much to want to see it go to waste.
Seriously though, my ex wasn't that bad. And that was the problem. If she had put a little more effort into being BAD, we might still be together. But it still wouldn't have worked - $36.42 can go just so far.
The aliens were here again last night. They left their bigfoot tracks in the snow (otherwise known as "global warming residue"). But not before they participated in a carcophony of noise that almost sounded like refrains of "Silent Night". My wife says they left without incident once she gave each of them a cup of hot cocoa.
I'm already giving some thought to my 2008 New Year's resolutions. Since no one keeps their resolutions anyway, I have decided to be more tolerant of liberals, and maybe I'll even give Hillary the benefit of the doubt.
Nah! That's going to far.
My wife dyed her hair blonde, and now her brain is like teflon. She forgets everything in 2.3 seconds flat. I know it's not a precursor to alzheimers because she has no problem remembering every little mistake I have made in our 16 years together. She just can't remember why the car keys were in the fridge.
The other day, as I was snow-blowing all that global warming residue out of the driveway, my wife came out to help, shovel in hand. But no boots on her feet! I sent her back into the house to get boots on, and when she reappeared, the shovel was gone. She couldn't remember where she put it, but at least she had boots on. I kissed her, then finished plowing.
Gonna be a lo-o-ong winter!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
New Pix
We have some new pix available. Ralph & Ulla Stowell ('40 Ford Coupe) submitted some great pix of the show at New Gloucester this past Saturday, which have been added to the New Gloucester page. These new pix include shots of some of the winners. Sorry, folks - we did not get shots of everyone, as Ralph (age 72) is not yet proficient with digital stuff. But the pix he did get were pretty good!
At the Oxy/Metalworks Smoke Show page, there are some additional pix provided by Monica Bragdon. These pix are of very good quality - I'm sure you will enjoy them (if you like smoke shows).
We at HotKarz want to extend our warmest thanx to these contributing shutter-bugs. Their participation is greatly appreciated, and provides entertainment for all.
It is so nice when our visitors take part. Thank you.
At the Oxy/Metalworks Smoke Show page, there are some additional pix provided by Monica Bragdon. These pix are of very good quality - I'm sure you will enjoy them (if you like smoke shows).
We at HotKarz want to extend our warmest thanx to these contributing shutter-bugs. Their participation is greatly appreciated, and provides entertainment for all.
It is so nice when our visitors take part. Thank you.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Profiles
Well, the "poll" is over, and 100% of those who voted like the idea of incorporating PROFILES on the HotKarz site next season. So, that is what we will do :o)
I have been getting a lot of positive feedback about HotKarz, and it looks like we're here for the long run. It's a lot of work, but it is a labor of love. The big challenge right now lies in getting "visitor participation" to keep things interesting over the long winter months. C'mon, folks - I could really use some stories, personal "car" project pix and/or just about anything else you would like to contribute.
This website is for you! Don't be shy about standing up to be counted, and making it your own, personal forum.
Now, about "gatherings" - it seems that the bunch of car nuts that frequent Two Trails Fabulous '50's Diner will be having a Christmas party (presumably sometime around Christmas), to be held at and hosted by the Diner. Good going, folks! Maybe this will catch on.
If you are interested in being part of this Xmas party, let me know - send me your name and phone number to ptwoodycrew@aol.com , and I will pass it on to the host at the Diner. They will call everyone when arrangements are made. We always have a fun time at the Diner, and you will find yourself welcome to join 'em. No need to be a member of any club, but if you are, that's just fine, too.
Later!
BJ
I have been getting a lot of positive feedback about HotKarz, and it looks like we're here for the long run. It's a lot of work, but it is a labor of love. The big challenge right now lies in getting "visitor participation" to keep things interesting over the long winter months. C'mon, folks - I could really use some stories, personal "car" project pix and/or just about anything else you would like to contribute.
This website is for you! Don't be shy about standing up to be counted, and making it your own, personal forum.
Now, about "gatherings" - it seems that the bunch of car nuts that frequent Two Trails Fabulous '50's Diner will be having a Christmas party (presumably sometime around Christmas), to be held at and hosted by the Diner. Good going, folks! Maybe this will catch on.
If you are interested in being part of this Xmas party, let me know - send me your name and phone number to ptwoodycrew@aol.com , and I will pass it on to the host at the Diner. They will call everyone when arrangements are made. We always have a fun time at the Diner, and you will find yourself welcome to join 'em. No need to be a member of any club, but if you are, that's just fine, too.
Later!
BJ
Sunday, October 21, 2007
New Gloucester
We were unable to go to the show in New Gloucester on Saturday, but we can thank Dale Chasse for sending us pix to post on Hotkarz. This is exactly the sort of participation we encourage, and it is the sort of thing that will make HotKarz more fun and of greater value to all. Thanx, Dale. Would like to meet you someday :o)
I do recognize many of the cars in the pictures, so it would seem that the show went off fairly well. And it appears the weather held - at least, according to the pix I have seen.
The little woman and I were in Pittsburg, NH over the weekend. We thought it was time we got to know each other again - our daughter Criss was born 16 years ago, and the wife and I have not had any time alone since. So, this was a nice, well-earned getaway. We planned on doing a lot of nothing, and succeeded in getting most of it done.
We did see several moose, including a cow with two calves (almost as big as herself). We saw them twice, in fact. Since it was the first day of moose season, we were happy to see them all still together as the sun set on 1st Connecticut Lake.
We met a great guy in Pittsburg, through mutual friends who have a store on Lake Francis. This fellow came to Pittsburg to "keep a low profile", and live anonymously. He's building a log home, straight off the land. However, life being what it is (unpredictable), his desire for anonymity has resulted in his becoming a local "character" that everyone knows. He has become almost a legend. I suspect kids will be singing songs about him 'round the campfires for generations to come.
So much for keeping a "low profile."
Well, it's gettin' late and I now have a lot of work to catch up on. Hope you all are well.
BJ
I do recognize many of the cars in the pictures, so it would seem that the show went off fairly well. And it appears the weather held - at least, according to the pix I have seen.
The little woman and I were in Pittsburg, NH over the weekend. We thought it was time we got to know each other again - our daughter Criss was born 16 years ago, and the wife and I have not had any time alone since. So, this was a nice, well-earned getaway. We planned on doing a lot of nothing, and succeeded in getting most of it done.
We did see several moose, including a cow with two calves (almost as big as herself). We saw them twice, in fact. Since it was the first day of moose season, we were happy to see them all still together as the sun set on 1st Connecticut Lake.
We met a great guy in Pittsburg, through mutual friends who have a store on Lake Francis. This fellow came to Pittsburg to "keep a low profile", and live anonymously. He's building a log home, straight off the land. However, life being what it is (unpredictable), his desire for anonymity has resulted in his becoming a local "character" that everyone knows. He has become almost a legend. I suspect kids will be singing songs about him 'round the campfires for generations to come.
So much for keeping a "low profile."
Well, it's gettin' late and I now have a lot of work to catch up on. Hope you all are well.
BJ
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