Well, it looks like the show at Old Orchard is postponed until tomorrow. Since we did not want to take a chance on misleading anyone, we traveled down to OOB this morning, just to be sure.
So, we'll be there tomorrow, and hope you all can make it, too. I guess that means we will be missing the Rye Lions Club show on Sunday. But if any of you go to the Rye show, we would certainly appreciate any photos, info or stories. Just email them to ptwoodycrew@aol.com.
Meanwhile, maybe we'll take a spin over to Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner tonight, on rte 25 in Standish. They have a Saturday nite cruise and 50's street dance - if it doesn't get rained out :)
Saturday, September 15, 2007
WANTED: "Local Talent"
It is a bit obvious that, with all the car events throughout Maine/New Hampshire/Vermont that I cannot be at them all. So, we are looking for car enthusiasts from all three states who would be willing to provide pics and info on the events they attend, to fill the pages at www.hotkarz.com for the benefit of all. We will make sure you get credit for your entries.
While it may be impossible to post everything we get (we have limited disk space), we will do our best to post what we can, when we can. Pics from shows, cruise-ins, and pics for the Winner's Circle are always welcome.
And if you know of a cruise, a show or other event that we have overlooked, please, please let us know, and provide the necessary info.
We will also consider publishing kool stories related to our hobby, or other info, in this blog.
So, if you have ever wanted to be a bigger part of the "car world", here's your chance. Pics and stories can be sent to ptwoodycrew@aol.com. But please be kind - keep pic sizes reasonable, so it won't take me until next season to download 'em.
Thanx!
While it may be impossible to post everything we get (we have limited disk space), we will do our best to post what we can, when we can. Pics from shows, cruise-ins, and pics for the Winner's Circle are always welcome.
And if you know of a cruise, a show or other event that we have overlooked, please, please let us know, and provide the necessary info.
We will also consider publishing kool stories related to our hobby, or other info, in this blog.
So, if you have ever wanted to be a bigger part of the "car world", here's your chance. Pics and stories can be sent to ptwoodycrew@aol.com. But please be kind - keep pic sizes reasonable, so it won't take me until next season to download 'em.
Thanx!
Art of Transportation Show
Some of you may have a flier for the Art of Transportation Car Show to be held at Bug Light Park in South Portland on October 13. But a more recent flier indicates that the show has been moved to Shaw's Ridge Farm, in Sanford (1/4 mile north of the John Deere dealership).
Just thought ya should know! At first, I thought there might be two shows that day, both sponsored by Max Enterprises LLC. But an email to the one at Bug Light came back as being invalid, so I suspect there have been changes resulting in the new location at Shaw's Ridge.
If anyone should discover differently, please let me know, and I'll pass the word.
Just thought ya should know! At first, I thought there might be two shows that day, both sponsored by Max Enterprises LLC. But an email to the one at Bug Light came back as being invalid, so I suspect there have been changes resulting in the new location at Shaw's Ridge.
If anyone should discover differently, please let me know, and I'll pass the word.
Friday, September 14, 2007
OOB Cruise-in
The word is WOW! The Friday cruise-in and parade at Old Orchard Beach (which precedes the OOB car show on Saturday) was an absolute hit. I stopped counting cars after 300.
We knew many of the fine folks that showed, but there were just as many new faces (at least new to us). And some of the most righteous cars. We'll be getting pics up on Monday, I hope, on our site at http://www.hotkarz.com/. Check in after Monday. (I would get 'em up Sunday, but we expect to be at the Rye (NH) Lions Club car show on Sunday.) For those who are interested, it is held at Parson's Field, on Washington Rd (just off Rte 1 in Rye).
Back to the OOB Cruise...
After being parked around the corner at the top of the hill last year, this year we arrived early and parked in the first row, so we would be there as all the cars came in. And every one was pure eye candy to anyone who loves cars!
The entire event was so well organized, everything went off without a hitch. As the parade began at 8:00, hundreds, perhaps thousands of people lined the streets of Old Orchard to cheer us on.
Some people ask why anyone would spend so much money on cars, and spend so much time showing them. Well, if they could see all the happy faces, hear all the laughter, and see the astonished faces on the children, they would know why we do it! Sure, we get a lot of joy out of building 'em and gathering with others who enjoy the same hobby. But the real kicker - the true joy - comes when you drive by someone and they point, and smile. And you know you have brightened someone's day.
Well, enuff for now - gotta get my beauty sleep because the OOB car show starts at 8:00 am...Hope to see y'all there! And remember, if it really rains, the rain date is Sunday (which would mean we would have to miss the Rye show).
We knew many of the fine folks that showed, but there were just as many new faces (at least new to us). And some of the most righteous cars. We'll be getting pics up on Monday, I hope, on our site at http://www.hotkarz.com/. Check in after Monday. (I would get 'em up Sunday, but we expect to be at the Rye (NH) Lions Club car show on Sunday.) For those who are interested, it is held at Parson's Field, on Washington Rd (just off Rte 1 in Rye).
Back to the OOB Cruise...
After being parked around the corner at the top of the hill last year, this year we arrived early and parked in the first row, so we would be there as all the cars came in. And every one was pure eye candy to anyone who loves cars!
The entire event was so well organized, everything went off without a hitch. As the parade began at 8:00, hundreds, perhaps thousands of people lined the streets of Old Orchard to cheer us on.
Some people ask why anyone would spend so much money on cars, and spend so much time showing them. Well, if they could see all the happy faces, hear all the laughter, and see the astonished faces on the children, they would know why we do it! Sure, we get a lot of joy out of building 'em and gathering with others who enjoy the same hobby. But the real kicker - the true joy - comes when you drive by someone and they point, and smile. And you know you have brightened someone's day.
Well, enuff for now - gotta get my beauty sleep because the OOB car show starts at 8:00 am...Hope to see y'all there! And remember, if it really rains, the rain date is Sunday (which would mean we would have to miss the Rye show).
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Kiwanis Show (Concord NH)
Last Saturday we went to the Kiwanis Car Show at the Planetarium in Concord, NH. We went with another great couple, Ralph & Ulla Stowell of Standish. As many of you know, Ralph & Ulla have a righteous 1940 Ford coupe. Our own car, an '02 PT Cruiser Woody Wagon, was able to keep up with Ralph, in spite of his lead foot.
The weather was hot, but the show went very well. It seems like nearly 300 cars showed up (maybe more), and it was a thrill to see so many great cars we had never seen before. We met a lot of nice folks (as usual). And a woman from South Paris, Maine, walked away with People's Choice.
The competition was stiff - in our own class (mild customs) there were 18 cars. Though we did manage to squeek out a third place trophy, it was close - there were some really fine rides there. For example, one fellow had a '57 Chevy Nomad that had been cut into an El Camino. A very sweet, professional job, though it is hard to believe anyone would do that to a '57 Nomad!
On the long ride home, we all decided to swing over to Kennebunk for the Coastal Cruisers' last cruise nite of the season. A lot of folks showed up, as usual, but it was almost sad, knowing it would be their last cruise until spring.
We would have gone to the Windham show on Sunday, but the rain washed out those plans. Here it is, Tuesday, and it is still raining. But we are looking forward to the cruise and show at Old Orchard Beach this coming weekend! It's always a good time. Meanwhile, perhaps we'll see some of y'all at Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner cruise-in tomorrow, or at Ocean Garden (Gorham,ME) on Thursday.
The weather was hot, but the show went very well. It seems like nearly 300 cars showed up (maybe more), and it was a thrill to see so many great cars we had never seen before. We met a lot of nice folks (as usual). And a woman from South Paris, Maine, walked away with People's Choice.
The competition was stiff - in our own class (mild customs) there were 18 cars. Though we did manage to squeek out a third place trophy, it was close - there were some really fine rides there. For example, one fellow had a '57 Chevy Nomad that had been cut into an El Camino. A very sweet, professional job, though it is hard to believe anyone would do that to a '57 Nomad!
On the long ride home, we all decided to swing over to Kennebunk for the Coastal Cruisers' last cruise nite of the season. A lot of folks showed up, as usual, but it was almost sad, knowing it would be their last cruise until spring.
We would have gone to the Windham show on Sunday, but the rain washed out those plans. Here it is, Tuesday, and it is still raining. But we are looking forward to the cruise and show at Old Orchard Beach this coming weekend! It's always a good time. Meanwhile, perhaps we'll see some of y'all at Two Trails Fabulous 50's Diner cruise-in tomorrow, or at Ocean Garden (Gorham,ME) on Thursday.
Monday, September 10, 2007
End of season
It is mid-September, and in northern New England that usually means that Cruise Nites are winding down. Most have already ended their 2007 season, but a few are still limping along. The cruise night at Shapleigh Corner Store, in Shapleigh, ME, runs year 'round, on every other Monday. A hearty bunch, those Shapleigh folks!
Car shows, on the other hand, are still going strong at this time of year. In Maine we have the Old Orchard Beach show, Two Trails Cruiser show (Limington), Durham Car show, Bug Light Park show (S. Portland), and shows in Ellsworth, Winterport & New Glouster. In New Hampshire, it's the Bektash Shrine Show (Concord), Raymond Fall Classic car show, Northlander Car Show (Twin Mountain), Rye Lions Car Show, Show of Dreams (Anheuser-Busch, Merrimack), Shaker Village (Canterbury) show, and the Stratham Hill Show. And in Vermont there is the 41st Annual Bennington (where Hemmings is located) show & Swap Meet, the British Invasion show (Stowe), and the Better Late Than Never show, in Bristol.
So, keep those rides polished, and maybe we'll see you at the shows.
Car shows, on the other hand, are still going strong at this time of year. In Maine we have the Old Orchard Beach show, Two Trails Cruiser show (Limington), Durham Car show, Bug Light Park show (S. Portland), and shows in Ellsworth, Winterport & New Glouster. In New Hampshire, it's the Bektash Shrine Show (Concord), Raymond Fall Classic car show, Northlander Car Show (Twin Mountain), Rye Lions Car Show, Show of Dreams (Anheuser-Busch, Merrimack), Shaker Village (Canterbury) show, and the Stratham Hill Show. And in Vermont there is the 41st Annual Bennington (where Hemmings is located) show & Swap Meet, the British Invasion show (Stowe), and the Better Late Than Never show, in Bristol.
So, keep those rides polished, and maybe we'll see you at the shows.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Welcome
I would like to welcome all car enthusiasts throught Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, for whom this blog, and http://www.hotkarz.com/ was created. Of course, everyone, everywhere, is welcome to read and enjoy this blog or visit our website, HotKarz.com.
It may take a little time for this blog to get up and running smoothly, as it is new, and only a few folks even know about it. This blog will hopefully become a "meeting place" for those it serves. Anyone, of course, can participate simply by choosing to comment (at the end of a post, click on COMMENT link). Comments will not appear immediately, as this blog is moderated to insure it is not abused, but comments will normally appear within a few hours.
Comments may not include any kind of SPAM, advertising, foul language, or unflattering diatribe that some might find objectionable or hateful. We must insist that this to be a fun, friendly, family-oriented meeting place.
So, with that said, please note that you may also visit us at http://www.hotkarz.com/. That is the website where car enthusiasts from throughout northern New England can include their stories, events, pictures, or even advertise their products/services. Although I just began creating the site today, there is already a fair amount of content you may find interesting. Please stop by, and feel free to make suggestions, or send in your pics, events etc.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Bill, Robin & Criss Vaughn
It may take a little time for this blog to get up and running smoothly, as it is new, and only a few folks even know about it. This blog will hopefully become a "meeting place" for those it serves. Anyone, of course, can participate simply by choosing to comment (at the end of a post, click on COMMENT link). Comments will not appear immediately, as this blog is moderated to insure it is not abused, but comments will normally appear within a few hours.
Comments may not include any kind of SPAM, advertising, foul language, or unflattering diatribe that some might find objectionable or hateful. We must insist that this to be a fun, friendly, family-oriented meeting place.
So, with that said, please note that you may also visit us at http://www.hotkarz.com/. That is the website where car enthusiasts from throughout northern New England can include their stories, events, pictures, or even advertise their products/services. Although I just began creating the site today, there is already a fair amount of content you may find interesting. Please stop by, and feel free to make suggestions, or send in your pics, events etc.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Bill, Robin & Criss Vaughn
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