The figures just came out today, courtesy of Edmunds.com - each of the cars turned in for the "Cash For Clunkers" program, which was a program "sold" to us as costing $4500 per car actually cost taxpayers a whopping $24,000 for each car, after figuring in all the associated costs to taxpayers.
I would like to personally thank Senators Snowe and Collins for voting for this program - I wasn't feeling like I had been fleeced enough this year, but now I see they are working very hard to fleece us all.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Future Class
The National Car Show Association has announced that a new class is coming in the near future, tentatively identified as the GREEN (Alternative Fuel) class. With pressure mounting for auto makers to produce green vehicles, and enterprising individuals trying to beat the gas pump prices, the Green Class is one that is destined to grow in the next few years.
The proposed description/definition is as follows:
"Any street legal motor vehicle of any make, model or year that gets at least 50% of its total fuel consumption from any energy or fuel source other than petroleum products."
This has not yet been finalized yet, or even publicized, as the Standards Committee is still working on it.
I don't think Maine shows will be including this class anytime soon (although Shaw's Ridge had an Alternative Energy class), as there are precious few such vehicles in Maine, and fewer still owned by people who go to car shows. But I do expect it to become a viable and worthy class at shows in Metro areas within the next three years.
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The proposed description/definition is as follows:
"Any street legal motor vehicle of any make, model or year that gets at least 50% of its total fuel consumption from any energy or fuel source other than petroleum products."
This has not yet been finalized yet, or even publicized, as the Standards Committee is still working on it.
I don't think Maine shows will be including this class anytime soon (although Shaw's Ridge had an Alternative Energy class), as there are precious few such vehicles in Maine, and fewer still owned by people who go to car shows. But I do expect it to become a viable and worthy class at shows in Metro areas within the next three years.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Date Change - Ogunquit
Anticipating inclement weather, the Ogunquit Classic Car Show at The Playhouse has been rescheduled from Saturday, Oct 24 to Sunday October 25.
Location : Ogunquit Playhouse parking lot.
Registration : ($5.00) 8 - 10am
Show hours 10 - 2pm
Free admission to public.
People's Choice to top 3 entrants.
Trophies & Gift Certificates to local restaurants
50/50 drawing
Cruise from the Playhouse to the Beach following the show.
Regards,
Dick Wickert
Executive Board Member Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
207-641-9164
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Location : Ogunquit Playhouse parking lot.
Registration : ($5.00) 8 - 10am
Show hours 10 - 2pm
Free admission to public.
People's Choice to top 3 entrants.
Trophies & Gift Certificates to local restaurants
50/50 drawing
Cruise from the Playhouse to the Beach following the show.
Regards,
Dick Wickert
Executive Board Member Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
207-641-9164
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Monday, October 19, 2009
And Then There Is This...
Just passin' this on - from now on, Connie Peacock shall be known as Connie "The Bouncer" Peacock. Don't mess with The Bouncer.
A BIG thank you to Ralph Stowell - he has spent the last three days helping me pull about 35 stumps, move rocks and spread loam. Not bad for a man who is older than Moses (not me - Ralph). Don't mess with Ralph - another tough bird.
Still trying to get caught up - more and more folks are sending write-ups and pix, as you may have noticed. Just got some Bucksport pix that I'll try to get up before next season. Gettin' busy around here, so if you send somethin', please be patient. I have to fit this in during my spare time, which has been scarce lately. But now that the season has wound down, I'll have more time - but little to post. Ain't that the way it goes?
Dunno who may be interested (what with H1N1 going around), but I have been able to avoid colds and flu - I have not had either in ten years. I used to get colds twice a year, and the flu every year. I do not get flu shots. So, for those who may want to know, I attribute it to three things: 1) I take high potency mega vitamins and a fish oil capsule religiously, every day, 2) I take probiotics regularly - at least weekly, and 3) at the first sign of discomfort that feels like a cold or flu is setting in, I take a dose of colloidal silver twice a day, and the symptoms just disappear. I then stop taking the silver until the next time. Not sure my "system" is what keeps illness away, but it seems to work for me.
Well, diggin' out the outdoor Xmas decor - see ya later! And don't forget - brunch at Two Trails Diner on Saturday at 1:00 on November 14.
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A BIG thank you to Ralph Stowell - he has spent the last three days helping me pull about 35 stumps, move rocks and spread loam. Not bad for a man who is older than Moses (not me - Ralph). Don't mess with Ralph - another tough bird.
Still trying to get caught up - more and more folks are sending write-ups and pix, as you may have noticed. Just got some Bucksport pix that I'll try to get up before next season. Gettin' busy around here, so if you send somethin', please be patient. I have to fit this in during my spare time, which has been scarce lately. But now that the season has wound down, I'll have more time - but little to post. Ain't that the way it goes?
Dunno who may be interested (what with H1N1 going around), but I have been able to avoid colds and flu - I have not had either in ten years. I used to get colds twice a year, and the flu every year. I do not get flu shots. So, for those who may want to know, I attribute it to three things: 1) I take high potency mega vitamins and a fish oil capsule religiously, every day, 2) I take probiotics regularly - at least weekly, and 3) at the first sign of discomfort that feels like a cold or flu is setting in, I take a dose of colloidal silver twice a day, and the symptoms just disappear. I then stop taking the silver until the next time. Not sure my "system" is what keeps illness away, but it seems to work for me.
Well, diggin' out the outdoor Xmas decor - see ya later! And don't forget - brunch at Two Trails Diner on Saturday at 1:00 on November 14.
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New Galleries
Received the following write-ups on OHTM and the Ellsworth Autumn Gold show from James Smith, along with pix that are now posted in the galleries.
"Bill
"A good number of diehard foreign car owners did brave the early morning heavy mist to attend the annual fall Foreign Car Festival at the Owls Head Transportation Museum on October 4th. The rains that were predicated failed to surface, and the breezy overcast skies precluded any airplane rides, however the many displays at the museum provided a chance to stretch legs and warm up.
"Over the couple of hours that I visited, 60 to 70 cars arrived and departed after amply displaying the rides to others. Down from the traditional 150 plus numbers (understandable with the unfavorable weather forecast) those present genuinely appeared to have a good time.
Anyone that has attended one of the many car show events at OHTM, knows that it is a totally relaxing gathering of like interest car owners. Though this year they began a people’s choice award for the event, the day is really ‘judge’ free aside from friendly boasting among friends.
I would urge everyone to attend one of the OHTM’s events. I can assure that you will have a good time. Check out their website at www.ohtm.org for next year’s dates."
James Smith
"Bill:
My summary of the Autumn Gold Car Show for what it’s worth. I’d be interested in hear from other participants on whether the tone of my assessment is correct.
"The Autumn Gold Car Show held in Ellsworth this past Saturday (October 3rd) saw 120 participants braving forecasts of late day rain. Venue was a portion of the Home Depot parking lot high a windswept knoll away from the other offerings of the city wide festival. Few spectators were seen roaming between the cars. A few miss classed cars were seen both the fault of the entrants and the registration desk, the latter failing to have sufficient automobile marquee knowledge to question the entrant’s errant class request. A judged event with only two judges for that number of cars was a cause for concern, though didn’t show as by time the awards were presented the skies opened up and most just wanted to seek out warm and dry shelter.
"Thankfully the organizers had moved up the award presentation to accommodate a "cruisin’ parade" through downtown where surprisingly there were a number of spectators. A year of absence and relocation had not bode well for the event. I trust next year the organizers will be back on track as the history of this event had been good. "
James Smith
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"Bill
"A good number of diehard foreign car owners did brave the early morning heavy mist to attend the annual fall Foreign Car Festival at the Owls Head Transportation Museum on October 4th. The rains that were predicated failed to surface, and the breezy overcast skies precluded any airplane rides, however the many displays at the museum provided a chance to stretch legs and warm up.
"Over the couple of hours that I visited, 60 to 70 cars arrived and departed after amply displaying the rides to others. Down from the traditional 150 plus numbers (understandable with the unfavorable weather forecast) those present genuinely appeared to have a good time.
Anyone that has attended one of the many car show events at OHTM, knows that it is a totally relaxing gathering of like interest car owners. Though this year they began a people’s choice award for the event, the day is really ‘judge’ free aside from friendly boasting among friends.
I would urge everyone to attend one of the OHTM’s events. I can assure that you will have a good time. Check out their website at www.ohtm.org for next year’s dates."
James Smith
"Bill:
My summary of the Autumn Gold Car Show for what it’s worth. I’d be interested in hear from other participants on whether the tone of my assessment is correct.
"The Autumn Gold Car Show held in Ellsworth this past Saturday (October 3rd) saw 120 participants braving forecasts of late day rain. Venue was a portion of the Home Depot parking lot high a windswept knoll away from the other offerings of the city wide festival. Few spectators were seen roaming between the cars. A few miss classed cars were seen both the fault of the entrants and the registration desk, the latter failing to have sufficient automobile marquee knowledge to question the entrant’s errant class request. A judged event with only two judges for that number of cars was a cause for concern, though didn’t show as by time the awards were presented the skies opened up and most just wanted to seek out warm and dry shelter.
"Thankfully the organizers had moved up the award presentation to accommodate a "cruisin’ parade" through downtown where surprisingly there were a number of spectators. A year of absence and relocation had not bode well for the event. I trust next year the organizers will be back on track as the history of this event had been good. "
James Smith
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bangor
Thanks and a hat-tip to Alex Holmes and his Dad for sending us a bunch of great new pix of the Bangor show, now posted in the Gallery. Enjoy!
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Clarification
Andy, of Team 207 makes a very good point that should be made clear to all - the ruckus and rudeness of some of the Tuner group at New Gloucester is well known, but it is important to note that they were not a part of Team 207. Team 207 was respectful and well-mannered. Those other clowns could learn a lot from them. But judging from their obnoxious behavior, there is no chance they would learn from anyone.
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