Raymond

Tomorrow we plan on going to the show in Raymond. However, I am not too entusiastic about some things.

The history of cars goes back roughly 120 years. The Raymond show is putting more than half of all cars ever manufactured into one class - Earliest through '50's. Therefore, antiques, street rods, '50's etc. will all be in one class, which is unheard of - and terribly unfair to those with vehicles pre-1960. Especially with only two awards per class.

Because of this, I suspect a lot of pre-'60 vehicles will not be showing up. I could be wrong, but history indicates many folks will not attend if there is virtually no chance for them to be competitive and have a chance to win.

Meanwhile, with the exception of '90-Present, all other classes only include one decade. While that sounds fair, consider that a stock vehicle will be competing with customs and muscle cars from the same decade.

Now, the reason I am writing this in advance is for the purpose of defusing the many complaints that might come from this classing system. You now know, up front, what to expect. If you find other things worthy of criticism, fine - let me know and I will publish it. But I have no desire to publish 100 complaints about the classing.

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Maine Oxy Update

The following info was submitted as an update to the Maine Oxy Show in Auburn, on October 9th:

5th Annual New England School of Metalwork Car Show to benefit Pine Tree Camp Saturday
October 9th 7 Albiston Way, Auburn, ME
Registration opens at 8am with voting at 11am - $10 to show per car entered
OPEN CLASS FORMAT with awards for Top 20, Including Best in Show and Speciality Awards
All profits benefit Pine Tree Camp and the Pine Tree Society 50/50, Door Prizes, Concessions, Silent Auction
Live Welding, Cutting and Grinding Demonstrations along with several surprises
Admission free to all spectators (donations accepted)
This is an alcohol and tobacco/smoke free event
For more information call: 784-5788

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Glenn Thurlow Benefit

From Uptown Cruizahs:

Glenn is a custom car builder and body man, as well as a custom motorcylce builder, from Norway. He has cancer and at this point is having great difficulty working on any regular basis.

A benefit for Glenn is being held. See details here...

Hope you can all attend and support Glenn in these very trying times.

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Update - Kiwanis (Standish)

This from Scott Callghan:

"At the Kiwanis Beach Car Show on September 18 we will possibly have the Bonny Eagle Pep Band in the afternoon, and there will also be the propsnappers float fly in at the beach ( a remote control float plane club). This will at least give an option to some folks for another show (Editor's note: alternative to Old Orchard)"

Over the last few years I have heard so many people complain about how the Old Orchard show is for out-of-staters, and how they do not even understand that Street Rods end with 1948. Well, this is an opportunity to enjoy a different show, relaxing at the beach in Standish.

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New Date - Standish Kiwanis Show

From Scott Callaghan:

"Hi Bill,
We have a new date - Saturday September 18th at the Kiwanis Beach, Standish, ME (rte 25). 16 classes, 3 trophies per class, Food, Enjoy the free beach, and more, will update you as we confirm other activities.

Thank You, Scott Callaghan
Kiwanis of Standish
207-899-7590"

Plea For Help - Toys For Tots

From Cheryl Page, concerning the annual Toys For Tots event:

"I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD PUT ON YOUR BLOG THAT WE NEED HELP FOR THE MULTI CAR CLUB TOYS FOR TOTS . WE NEED HELP FINANCIALLY TO GET A PORTA POTTI SO MAYBE A CLUB CAN HELP US WITH A DONATION .

"WE ARE HOPING THAT THE STREET ROD CLUB DOWNEAST WILL COOK AGAIN FOR US TOO . ANYTHING ANYONE CAN DO FOR US WOULD HELP . PLEASE PUT THIS OUT THERE , THANKS"

Folks, this is a very worthwhile event that provides not only a lot for the underprivileged, but also a good time for us car folks. So if there is anything you can do or contribute, please contact Cheryl at cherylpage65@gmail.com

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Interesting Cruise

From Ron Hayes (MWVOCC):

"We are having a cruise night Saturday July 24th at the Church by the river on 302 in Center Conway across from McSherry’s. It will run from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. It is a fundraiser for the church. They will be cooking hotdogs and Hamburg ’s to sell and will have a 50/50. If you could pass this on to your members it would be great!!!"

Consider it passed on, Ron

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