The next gathering at Two Trails Diner in Standish will be held this Saturday, the 9th, at 1:00 pm. Once again there will be a Yankee Swap, since it was so much fun last month.
Next Tuesday, the 12th, I believe there is a similar gathering at C.H.O.P in Cumberland. If you have questions on this one, please contact Stan & Cheryl Page.
It may be of interest to some that more than 70 car clubs and organizations around the nation have picked up copies of "The Complete Car Show" just in the last few weeks. The most recent is the famous LEGENDS CAR CLUB in Canada. And the feedback has been phenomenal. It seems each club that gets the book talks it up to other clubs.
The National Car Show Association is still attempting to buy the rights to it, but I am still holding out until I am satisfied every Maine show that wants one, gets one. So if you run a show in Maine, and would like a FREE copy, let me know soon, because the offer from NCSA is tempting, and I'm weakening. Once NCSA owns the rights, it will no longer be free to anyone.
Gotta get back to work on my latest book. Publisher wants it to be at least 180 pages, and I only have half that. It's slow going, as this is the first full book I have written after a four year hiatus (I actually thought I was frickin' retired). Some days I can write 50 pages; other days I can't write 50 words. Oh well. It's one of the reasons I haven't been doing so much on the blogs lately - sorry!
Hope to see ya either Saturday or Tuesday.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Miracles
I realize that 12% of the folks do not believe in any Greater Power, nor miracles. And I feel badly for them, as they will never see the true wonder in life.
On Christmas Eve, Tracy Hermanstorfer, pregnant and in labor, died of cardiac arrest. The attending physician performed a C-section to try and save the baby, but the baby was lifeless, as well.
But miraculously, the baby suddenly revived. Only then did they wheel Tracy into surgery, in the slim hope of finding some way to revive her, as well. But there was no need - on the way to surgery, she revived on her own.
The attending physician stated she has no clue why either revived.
On that same day, a terrorist with a bomb attempted to blow up an airliner with nearly 300 people aboard. The bomb was built by an expert, and he was properly trained in its use. Inexplicably, however, this terrorist who wanted to give the second most important celebration in Christianity (the first is Easter) a "black eye" failed - instead of the bomb going off, the terrorist caught fire and was thereupon subdued by passengers.
Christmas Eve, Two "tragedies" that somehow, miraculously, simply never happened.
I am so happy to be a person of faith, so I can appreciate these things more.
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On Christmas Eve, Tracy Hermanstorfer, pregnant and in labor, died of cardiac arrest. The attending physician performed a C-section to try and save the baby, but the baby was lifeless, as well.
But miraculously, the baby suddenly revived. Only then did they wheel Tracy into surgery, in the slim hope of finding some way to revive her, as well. But there was no need - on the way to surgery, she revived on her own.
The attending physician stated she has no clue why either revived.
On that same day, a terrorist with a bomb attempted to blow up an airliner with nearly 300 people aboard. The bomb was built by an expert, and he was properly trained in its use. Inexplicably, however, this terrorist who wanted to give the second most important celebration in Christianity (the first is Easter) a "black eye" failed - instead of the bomb going off, the terrorist caught fire and was thereupon subdued by passengers.
Christmas Eve, Two "tragedies" that somehow, miraculously, simply never happened.
I am so happy to be a person of faith, so I can appreciate these things more.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Reason For The Season
From my family to yours, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, and among all the gift-giving and festivities may we all take time to remember the reason for the season.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Party Pix
Connie Peacock was kind enough to share pictures of the Two Trails Diner Christmas Party, which are posted here. Enjoy!
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Congrats!
Word came down the grapevine today that Steve Thompson finally took the plunge and married the sweet Nancy O'Brien. Perfect pairing.
Our best wishes go out to them, with a very special Merry Christmas!
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Our best wishes go out to them, with a very special Merry Christmas!
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Thanx!
As 2009 winds down, I am looking back at the fading year (gotta do it quickly, because my memory fades almost as quickly these days). And I would like to take time out to thank those of you who made a difference in my year.
Dick Fritz, always there to keep the PT rolling, and keep me posted on the Coastal Cruisers
"Mac" MacDonald, who does a lot of the footwork so we don't have to
Ken Matthews, who is not afraid to speak his mind - often - and for his support
Tammy Matthews, for all those great donuts
Jim & Connie Peacock, for a helpful hand more than once
Larry Cote, whose funny dialogues brightened many a day
Dale Chasse, responsible for 21,436 hilarious emails
Robert & Donna Sanborn - thanks for the canning supplies
Bill & Rudina Gribizis - just for being the great, energetic folks you are
Seldon & Polly Von Herten, for their dedication to the hobby, and sharing with us all
Ron Hayes & crew, for the great show at Settler's Green this year
Stan & Cheryl Page, for keeping me posted on events, and providing the venue for the HotKarz Awards
Roxanne Gerry, for her support and researching info on events
Ralph & Ulla Stowell, for everything they have done, and for the fine friends they are
Of course, many more of you also had an impact, but as I said, the memory ain't so great anymore, but please know that my family and I thank you all, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
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Dick Fritz, always there to keep the PT rolling, and keep me posted on the Coastal Cruisers
"Mac" MacDonald, who does a lot of the footwork so we don't have to
Ken Matthews, who is not afraid to speak his mind - often - and for his support
Tammy Matthews, for all those great donuts
Jim & Connie Peacock, for a helpful hand more than once
Larry Cote, whose funny dialogues brightened many a day
Dale Chasse, responsible for 21,436 hilarious emails
Robert & Donna Sanborn - thanks for the canning supplies
Bill & Rudina Gribizis - just for being the great, energetic folks you are
Seldon & Polly Von Herten, for their dedication to the hobby, and sharing with us all
Ron Hayes & crew, for the great show at Settler's Green this year
Stan & Cheryl Page, for keeping me posted on events, and providing the venue for the HotKarz Awards
Roxanne Gerry, for her support and researching info on events
Ralph & Ulla Stowell, for everything they have done, and for the fine friends they are
Of course, many more of you also had an impact, but as I said, the memory ain't so great anymore, but please know that my family and I thank you all, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Party
The Christmas Party gatgering at Two Trails went off without a hitch. Everyone had a great time with the Yankee Swap, and there were a lot of laughs.
It was great to see Stan & Cheryl, Jim & Connie and others arrive, along with the "regulars". Cheryl wanted to know why my other blog hasn't been pointing out the imperfections of the current president and his minions. I told her it is no longer necessary - everyone seems to be catching on. No need to beat on a dead horse.
Stan tells me that there will be a "car folks" gathering at C.H.O.P. in Cumberland on Tuesday, January 12, starting around 5:00 pm. Yum - PIZZA! Try to get there early - as you know, seating is limited and I doubt you want to sit outside at the picnic tables!
Two Trails is having their monthly gathering at the Diner on January 9th, 1:00 pm. Everyone voted to have ANOTHER Yankee Swap, and it ain't even gonna Christmas. Guess they really enjoyed yesterday's swap.
Someone we know is looking at an unrestored '29 REO in excellent condition. 16,000 original miles. Lucky SOB. Can't tell ya who it is yet, 'cuz he wants to see if he can cinch the deal, first. Can't blame him.
Looks like we're gonna have another NEW show to attend next year - they're thinkin' seriously about it, and want a copy of the Car Show book, to help get it together. That would be great, having another good show - it will be in an area that currently does not have much going on as shows go. They've asked not to tell who they are yet, 'cuz they have not made a formal decision. But I'll fill you in when they give the go ahead.
Well, 'til next time...
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It was great to see Stan & Cheryl, Jim & Connie and others arrive, along with the "regulars". Cheryl wanted to know why my other blog hasn't been pointing out the imperfections of the current president and his minions. I told her it is no longer necessary - everyone seems to be catching on. No need to beat on a dead horse.
Stan tells me that there will be a "car folks" gathering at C.H.O.P. in Cumberland on Tuesday, January 12, starting around 5:00 pm. Yum - PIZZA! Try to get there early - as you know, seating is limited and I doubt you want to sit outside at the picnic tables!
Two Trails is having their monthly gathering at the Diner on January 9th, 1:00 pm. Everyone voted to have ANOTHER Yankee Swap, and it ain't even gonna Christmas. Guess they really enjoyed yesterday's swap.
Someone we know is looking at an unrestored '29 REO in excellent condition. 16,000 original miles. Lucky SOB. Can't tell ya who it is yet, 'cuz he wants to see if he can cinch the deal, first. Can't blame him.
Looks like we're gonna have another NEW show to attend next year - they're thinkin' seriously about it, and want a copy of the Car Show book, to help get it together. That would be great, having another good show - it will be in an area that currently does not have much going on as shows go. They've asked not to tell who they are yet, 'cuz they have not made a formal decision. But I'll fill you in when they give the go ahead.
Well, 'til next time...
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