This coming week, ballots for the HotKarz Super Cruise Trophies will take place in two locations (because we have to get to 16 more in 9 weeks). The first will be at C.H.O.P. (Cumberland House of Pizza), Cumberland ME on Tuesday, June 3rd. The second will be held at Buffalo Wings n' Things in Westbrook on Thursday, June 5th.
As a clue, the following week we will be hitting cruises farther north - although in Maine, almost everything is "farther north" :o)
For those of you planning to attend the Sacopee Valley show tomorrow (June 1), we'll see ya there.
Now for a revelation - or should I say, a confession. I have to do this because "loose lips" Ralph is telling everyone, anyway (^.^) So here goes.
Last week, I went to the cruise at C.H.O.P. in Cumberland. Now, for the benefit of those of you who do not check HotKarz before going to a cruise or show, the C.H.O.P. cruise does not start until June 3rd. So, I was a little early. If only I had checked my own damned website...
So, let that be a lesson - always check with HotKarz.com to see if there are changes or cancellations before wasting precious $4/gallon petrol.
And for those who may not have heard, I got this from Dave (TT Cruisers), and again from "GT" Charles:
INFO FROM A STATE TROOPER....PLEASE READ!!!!!
A woman said her son found his license plate missing so he called the police
to file a report. They told him people were stealing the plates to get free
gas. Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to stealing license
plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and running. The gas
station will have "your" license plate # and you could be in trouble for
"pump and run." Check your car periodically to be sure you still have a
plate. If you should find it missing, file a report immediately!!! Keep an
eye on your license plate! Make sure you always know it's there! When the
license plate is reported as the "drive off vehicle", it's YOU they contact!
Be aware!!!! Be aware of your license plates, most of us never look to see
if the plates are there or not.
Later!
BJ
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Maine Coastal Cruisers at TJ's
Earlier this evening I spent a very enjoyable time at the cruise in Biddeford, at TJ's Pizza. The wife could not attend - she had to take our daughter, Christi, to her first Driver's Ed class. That scares the Hell outta me! I'm sure she will be a good, responsible driver - what scares me is that she is growing up - and maybe she won't be "Daddy's Little Girl" anymore.
There was a good crowd at TJ's - even that pirate, Jim Peacock, came down all the way from Dresden. Good seein' you and the little woman, Bubba!
Some "new" cars arrived - a great '39 Caddy, and a Bricklin, from "across the pond". Thanks for sharing your pride and joy with us.
Well, it seems that Mac won all the prizes again - actually, he won the TJ's coupons and the 50/50. Congrats, Mac - we know how much you need all that food! You're just wasting away to nuthin".
S'pose I'll be at Blast From The Past (Waterboro) tomorrow, if the weather holds. Gotta go watch Al and Tommy win all the money!
There was a good crowd at TJ's - even that pirate, Jim Peacock, came down all the way from Dresden. Good seein' you and the little woman, Bubba!
Some "new" cars arrived - a great '39 Caddy, and a Bricklin, from "across the pond". Thanks for sharing your pride and joy with us.
Well, it seems that Mac won all the prizes again - actually, he won the TJ's coupons and the 50/50. Congrats, Mac - we know how much you need all that food! You're just wasting away to nuthin".
S'pose I'll be at Blast From The Past (Waterboro) tomorrow, if the weather holds. Gotta go watch Al and Tommy win all the money!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Naples
We went to the show in Naples, ME on Sunday. And I really don't know where to begin this post.
When we arrived, there was no one to show us in, or point us in the right direction. For the rest of the day, finding anyone on "staff" would be difficult. They just didn't seem all that interested.
In fact, Ralph Stowell tried several times to pay his entry fee, and the lady kept saying she'd be right back, but never returned. I think she thought that Ralph was so old, maybe he was GOD, so she was afraid to charge him.
No classes were set up, so the first 20 (of 35) cars just parked together. Later, they would put up signs for classes, expecting everyone to move. They didn't. Once the lawn chairs are out, that's it!
Well, come to find out, they did not need any classes, anyway, because there was only one trophy, for Best of Show. That's fine - but why the fuss about classes, or where to park? Without trophies for classes, classes are not relevant.
We never saw the person selling 50/50's until it was time for the drawing. Again, it really seemed like the people putting on the show were not all that interested.
Now, for the good part - the weather was super for a change. The cars were really sweet (the trucks, too). And, as usual, the folks were great - some we have not seen since last year. Since the American Legion pretty much stayed away, leaving us to our own devices, we managed to mingle and have a good time.
I was just getting ready to make our picnic lunches at 12:30 when a staff person asked us all to go to the lounge for the award and prizes. So, we didn't get lunch. I though this was a strange time for awards, but that's OK - it allowed me to get home in time to do some planting.
To summarize: rather than a show, it was more like a small, pleasant, informal gathering. Really nice, as long as the weather is nice and there are no expectations of anything organized. But it would have been better if the organizers actually organized it, and put at least a little effort into it, but they did not. We went to the trouble and expense of attending their show - the least they could do is organize it, and make us feel welcome.
And I really think if an organization is going to charge participants a $5.00 entry fee, they really need to offer something more than a place to park. After all, we are spending $4.00 a gallon to get there, then $5.00 entry fee. For that, there should be some expectation of making it a worthwhile trip.
Next year, if there is nothing else going on when this show is held, and if the weather is really nice, I may go. But if there is anything else on the calendar, or the weather is anything less than stellar, I won't, because it's would not be worth the trip.
Next Sunday: Sacopee Valley, at Hiram Elementary School.
And for all you cruise-goers out there, don't forget that Super Cruise balloting will be taking place at TJ's Pizza, in Biddeford on Thursday.
And please check out the T-Shirt design for HotKarz, then vote on whether you might like one and whether we should offer them as a means to support this website.
Later!
Bill
When we arrived, there was no one to show us in, or point us in the right direction. For the rest of the day, finding anyone on "staff" would be difficult. They just didn't seem all that interested.
In fact, Ralph Stowell tried several times to pay his entry fee, and the lady kept saying she'd be right back, but never returned. I think she thought that Ralph was so old, maybe he was GOD, so she was afraid to charge him.
No classes were set up, so the first 20 (of 35) cars just parked together. Later, they would put up signs for classes, expecting everyone to move. They didn't. Once the lawn chairs are out, that's it!
Well, come to find out, they did not need any classes, anyway, because there was only one trophy, for Best of Show. That's fine - but why the fuss about classes, or where to park? Without trophies for classes, classes are not relevant.
We never saw the person selling 50/50's until it was time for the drawing. Again, it really seemed like the people putting on the show were not all that interested.
Now, for the good part - the weather was super for a change. The cars were really sweet (the trucks, too). And, as usual, the folks were great - some we have not seen since last year. Since the American Legion pretty much stayed away, leaving us to our own devices, we managed to mingle and have a good time.
I was just getting ready to make our picnic lunches at 12:30 when a staff person asked us all to go to the lounge for the award and prizes. So, we didn't get lunch. I though this was a strange time for awards, but that's OK - it allowed me to get home in time to do some planting.
To summarize: rather than a show, it was more like a small, pleasant, informal gathering. Really nice, as long as the weather is nice and there are no expectations of anything organized. But it would have been better if the organizers actually organized it, and put at least a little effort into it, but they did not. We went to the trouble and expense of attending their show - the least they could do is organize it, and make us feel welcome.
And I really think if an organization is going to charge participants a $5.00 entry fee, they really need to offer something more than a place to park. After all, we are spending $4.00 a gallon to get there, then $5.00 entry fee. For that, there should be some expectation of making it a worthwhile trip.
Next year, if there is nothing else going on when this show is held, and if the weather is really nice, I may go. But if there is anything else on the calendar, or the weather is anything less than stellar, I won't, because it's would not be worth the trip.
Next Sunday: Sacopee Valley, at Hiram Elementary School.
And for all you cruise-goers out there, don't forget that Super Cruise balloting will be taking place at TJ's Pizza, in Biddeford on Thursday.
And please check out the T-Shirt design for HotKarz, then vote on whether you might like one and whether we should offer them as a means to support this website.
Later!
Bill
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