The threat of damp weather kept a lot of folks home, and it showed, as the Stratham field was only half full. But the vehicles that did arrive were great!
The Boy Scouts did a very good job with this show. Room enough in the classes, well organized, and the chili was the best we've had in a long while.
The Scout Leader did mention that he noticed they will need additional classes next year, to break up Mustangs, Vettes and Imports. So those of you who are in those classes, that will be great news.
I did notice that someone with a Cobra kit car somehow got registered in the import class, where he obviously did not belong (there was a class for Kits). And he did not win. Had he been in the class he belonged in, he would have been guaranteed a trophy, as he would have been one of just three vehicles in the class. This only goes to show that registering in the wrong class can backfire, big time. And my next post will highlight a situation that goes a long, long way to illustrate just that point, in reverse.
But for now, please enjoy the pix in the gallery, and in the winner's circle. And you may enjoy a new Featured Vehicle of the Week.
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Rustic Day
Every so often my family chooses a day to be "Rustic Day" - a full 24 hour period where everything electric (including batteries) are shut off and put away. No TV, no Internet, no cellphones, no land phones, no electric lights, no automobiles or chainsaws. Just peace, quiet, and a simpler lifestyle. If we must cut wood, it is with a bucksaw. If we must go to the store, we walk.
We do keep use of the fridge, because even in the "old days" they had ice boxes.
Lighting is by kerosene lamp and candle. Cooking is done on the woodstove, which also provides heat. Without TV or the Internet, we can settle in with hot buttered popcorn and play family games and board games. And talk. And laugh. And come a little bit closer.
Normally, we choose a "snow day" - a stormy weekend day where we would not plan much of anything else, anyway.
Certainly, the convenience is gone for that day, but it's a lot of fun, and the serenity you feel from it is priceless. Here is what we get from it: in addition to the relaxing atmosphere of getting out of the rat race for a few hours, and bringing our family closer together, we also learn to appreciate the conveniences of our world. You don't know what you have until you lose it. It's a bit like fasting - when the fast is over, the food tastes so much better!
If you decide to try this (we do it at least twice per year), please feel free to share your experiences with others. Who knows - maybe it will catch on.
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We do keep use of the fridge, because even in the "old days" they had ice boxes.
Lighting is by kerosene lamp and candle. Cooking is done on the woodstove, which also provides heat. Without TV or the Internet, we can settle in with hot buttered popcorn and play family games and board games. And talk. And laugh. And come a little bit closer.
Normally, we choose a "snow day" - a stormy weekend day where we would not plan much of anything else, anyway.
Certainly, the convenience is gone for that day, but it's a lot of fun, and the serenity you feel from it is priceless. Here is what we get from it: in addition to the relaxing atmosphere of getting out of the rat race for a few hours, and bringing our family closer together, we also learn to appreciate the conveniences of our world. You don't know what you have until you lose it. It's a bit like fasting - when the fast is over, the food tastes so much better!
If you decide to try this (we do it at least twice per year), please feel free to share your experiences with others. Who knows - maybe it will catch on.
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Cumberland Fair Cruise-In
This, from our friend Bill Gribizis:
"Hi wild Bill, the cruise-in last nite was a good time , a lot of cars turned out on a cool nite but those high horse powered sausage and fried onion sandwiches kept us quite warm. One of the 50/50's was won by guess who - S.V. This guy needs it - he is on S/S. "
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"Hi wild Bill, the cruise-in last nite was a good time , a lot of cars turned out on a cool nite but those high horse powered sausage and fried onion sandwiches kept us quite warm. One of the 50/50's was won by guess who - S.V. This guy needs it - he is on S/S. "
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OOB Poll
As you can see by the results of the OOB poll, 87% of responders say that $15.00 is too much for the OOB show, with another 3% undecided. And only 14% of the responders say they will return next year.
This is really bad news for OOB, unless they decide to organize their show better (to be worth $15), OR reduce the fee, or both. With more than 3/4 of all respondents saying they will not return, it appears evident that OOB needs to do something about their lackadaisical method of organizing and running their show.
In an attempt to be of some help, HotKarz has contacted OOB twice, and offered to assist in any way we could, to make the OOB show a rewarding experience for all parties. We even showed them the poll. But to date, we have not heard a word out of OOB. No comment whatever.
Though I hate to think so, it would appear OOB really does not care what you, the folks, care about, or what you think. I will keep trying to reach them, and offer whatever assistance possible, but I am not hopeful that OOB is even interested in putting on a better organized show that is fair to all.
If any of you would like to let them know, personally, that you feel changes are necessary, you may email them at info@oldorchardbeachmaine.com. But please, be respectful and courteous. If enough of you express your concerns, they may listen, and everyone will benefit.
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This is really bad news for OOB, unless they decide to organize their show better (to be worth $15), OR reduce the fee, or both. With more than 3/4 of all respondents saying they will not return, it appears evident that OOB needs to do something about their lackadaisical method of organizing and running their show.
In an attempt to be of some help, HotKarz has contacted OOB twice, and offered to assist in any way we could, to make the OOB show a rewarding experience for all parties. We even showed them the poll. But to date, we have not heard a word out of OOB. No comment whatever.
Though I hate to think so, it would appear OOB really does not care what you, the folks, care about, or what you think. I will keep trying to reach them, and offer whatever assistance possible, but I am not hopeful that OOB is even interested in putting on a better organized show that is fair to all.
If any of you would like to let them know, personally, that you feel changes are necessary, you may email them at info@oldorchardbeachmaine.com. But please, be respectful and courteous. If enough of you express your concerns, they may listen, and everyone will benefit.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Pix
The pix of the 1st Place winners of Durham are now up, as are the Best of the Best winners. Check the Winner's Circle.
Also, a new Featured Vehicle of the Week is available - this car is really SWEET! Only a couple hundred ever made.
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Also, a new Featured Vehicle of the Week is available - this car is really SWEET! Only a couple hundred ever made.
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Durham & Best of the Best
I realize some folks are anxious for the pix of the Durham winners (right, Sid?) and the Best of the Best, and I will have them up this evening for you. Meanwhile, the Best Of winners are posted, along with the vote counts - check it out at www.hotkarz.com/bestof.html
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Health Care Jail
I don't like to put politics in HotKarz, but this is too important to all of us to just let it pass unnoticed.
Did you know that the Health Care plan proposed by Sen. Baucus has a section that states if you do not buy health insurance you will be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished with either a $25,000 fine OR A YEAR IN JAIL?
Can you believe these people? Not only do they want to violate your Constitutional Rights by FORCING you to spend your money on something you may not want or need, but they want to put you in prison if you do not comply with their Gestapo tactics. Is THAT the change we thought we were getting?
Think about this - if for some reason you lose your insurance, you would be forced to spend $3800 to enter the "government" option, or go to jail. Hell, for most folks, if they do not have insurance it is because they cannot afford it. So the liberals want to put you behind bars for being broke.
Don't think so? Think again. Baucus has already admitted that it exists in the bill. Now think about this - let's say the government says if you earn more than $48,000 a year, you can "afford" the $3800/year for their insurance. Yet, for all they know, your bills and expenses come to $48,000 a year. So how will you pay $3800 for insurance without going bankrupt and losing everything? In other words, it will not matter how much debt you already have - if you EARN a certain amount, the government says you can afford it - even if you cannot. So, you go to JAIL!
In America! With each passing day, the Administration and Congress is changing America from the land of the free to the land of the enslaved.
Of course, most media refuse to tell folks about this part of the Baucus bill, because they know the folks would revolt, big time. As far as I can tell, the only news source to show this is Fox News. Think whatever you want about Fox News - the fact remains that even though Baucus, himself, has admitted this is in his bill, Fox is the only news station to report on it. You need to ask why. Any news media that hides news from you is a media that is virtually lying to you.
Folks, it does not matter what "party" you belong to - if you have an ounce of common sense and a modicum of interest in what kind of future our children will have, get on the horn and call your senators and congressmen TODAY. Tell them if they vote for the health care bill, you will vote for their opponent in the next election. This is far too important for anyone to sit on their hands and hope someone else will fight the fight for them.
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Did you know that the Health Care plan proposed by Sen. Baucus has a section that states if you do not buy health insurance you will be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished with either a $25,000 fine OR A YEAR IN JAIL?
Can you believe these people? Not only do they want to violate your Constitutional Rights by FORCING you to spend your money on something you may not want or need, but they want to put you in prison if you do not comply with their Gestapo tactics. Is THAT the change we thought we were getting?
Think about this - if for some reason you lose your insurance, you would be forced to spend $3800 to enter the "government" option, or go to jail. Hell, for most folks, if they do not have insurance it is because they cannot afford it. So the liberals want to put you behind bars for being broke.
Don't think so? Think again. Baucus has already admitted that it exists in the bill. Now think about this - let's say the government says if you earn more than $48,000 a year, you can "afford" the $3800/year for their insurance. Yet, for all they know, your bills and expenses come to $48,000 a year. So how will you pay $3800 for insurance without going bankrupt and losing everything? In other words, it will not matter how much debt you already have - if you EARN a certain amount, the government says you can afford it - even if you cannot. So, you go to JAIL!
In America! With each passing day, the Administration and Congress is changing America from the land of the free to the land of the enslaved.
Of course, most media refuse to tell folks about this part of the Baucus bill, because they know the folks would revolt, big time. As far as I can tell, the only news source to show this is Fox News. Think whatever you want about Fox News - the fact remains that even though Baucus, himself, has admitted this is in his bill, Fox is the only news station to report on it. You need to ask why. Any news media that hides news from you is a media that is virtually lying to you.
Folks, it does not matter what "party" you belong to - if you have an ounce of common sense and a modicum of interest in what kind of future our children will have, get on the horn and call your senators and congressmen TODAY. Tell them if they vote for the health care bill, you will vote for their opponent in the next election. This is far too important for anyone to sit on their hands and hope someone else will fight the fight for them.
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