On short notice, we scooted on down to the 5 points shopping center in Biddeford this evening, to attend a cruise-in hosted by Maine Coastal Cruisers. Did not know what to expect, but we were extremely pleased that we went.
The Maine Coastal Cruisers put on one helluva nice cruise. Over 100 fine vehicles, great music, warm hospitality and good humor. And if that is not enough, the location provides several fine places to eat, including the 99, TIN TIN BUFFET and Breakfast All Day.
The hours sped by all too quickly, as is always the case when having a great time. We missed not seeing Mac - I guess he was occupied elsewhere. But Dick Fritz and several of the other Coastal Cruisers provided everyone with a most excellent cruise.
There are only TWO of these cruises, and the second and final one is on Saturday, September 12. If you are not busy, you would be doing yourselves a favor by marking it on your calendar and joining in next time.
Thank you, Maine Coastal Cruisers, for a great time.
As a side note, they are also commandeering the town of Biddeford's Main Street from 3-8 PM on August 8th, for a block party. Again, if you can make it, you are assured to have a fine old time. I don't have much info on it, so if you would like to know more, grab ahold of Dick Fritz or any Maine Coastal Cruiser and shake the information outta them. It will be worth it.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Someone Does Not Want to let Go
OK, just one more, then we MOVE ON. OK? I am only answering this one because it would be rude not to.
Someone wrote:
"Okay, let ask this If you were discriminated then why wasn't you asked to leave? He didn't ask that he asked that you park on the opposite side I've been to cruises that only allow certain vehicles and mine didn't fit their criterea but they still took my money when I ate there.Their gain. Yes they are a replica and yes yours is to but it doesn't mean that it's a 1940 woodie does it?"
Allow me to try one more time. No, we were NOT excluded from the premises, but we WERE excluded from CRUISE, which was the purpose of going in the first place. Bear in mind, they did not advertise this, and they gladly took all our work and promo on their behalf, and then excluded us from the cruise. And no, ours is not a 1940 woody, but Blast is not a 1950's diner, either. It was built in 2005. They are newer than our car! Yes, they can set whatever standards they wish. But in doing so, 1) they have an obligation to ADVERTISE it as such, and 2) they have no right to treat people as second-class citizens.
Let's say you patronize a restaurant for years. And now that restaurant has become popular. So, now you arrive early, to insure a table. But some rich snob shows up. There are no tables left. The restaurant decides HE is more valuable than you, their regular customer who supported them during the lean years. HIS presence will give the restaurant an air that will attract wealthy people. They ask YOU to go eat in the kitchen, so HE can have a seat.
Don't tell me you won't feel you are being slighted, and discriminated against, because you are.
When someone comes late and gripes that he is more deserving of a space than I am, and I need to leave to make room for HIM because HE is SPECIAL, and HE has a better vehicle, then that is 100% wrong. Period. And that is what a person is doing when they complain there are too many newer cars and no room for him.
Maybe he should just get there earlier!
Now, no more on this - if you have something more to say, you will not receive a response. It's time to move on.
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Someone wrote:
"Okay, let ask this If you were discriminated then why wasn't you asked to leave? He didn't ask that he asked that you park on the opposite side I've been to cruises that only allow certain vehicles and mine didn't fit their criterea but they still took my money when I ate there.Their gain. Yes they are a replica and yes yours is to but it doesn't mean that it's a 1940 woodie does it?"
Allow me to try one more time. No, we were NOT excluded from the premises, but we WERE excluded from CRUISE, which was the purpose of going in the first place. Bear in mind, they did not advertise this, and they gladly took all our work and promo on their behalf, and then excluded us from the cruise. And no, ours is not a 1940 woody, but Blast is not a 1950's diner, either. It was built in 2005. They are newer than our car! Yes, they can set whatever standards they wish. But in doing so, 1) they have an obligation to ADVERTISE it as such, and 2) they have no right to treat people as second-class citizens.
Let's say you patronize a restaurant for years. And now that restaurant has become popular. So, now you arrive early, to insure a table. But some rich snob shows up. There are no tables left. The restaurant decides HE is more valuable than you, their regular customer who supported them during the lean years. HIS presence will give the restaurant an air that will attract wealthy people. They ask YOU to go eat in the kitchen, so HE can have a seat.
Don't tell me you won't feel you are being slighted, and discriminated against, because you are.
When someone comes late and gripes that he is more deserving of a space than I am, and I need to leave to make room for HIM because HE is SPECIAL, and HE has a better vehicle, then that is 100% wrong. Period. And that is what a person is doing when they complain there are too many newer cars and no room for him.
Maybe he should just get there earlier!
Now, no more on this - if you have something more to say, you will not receive a response. It's time to move on.
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Points of View
Someone sent the following comment - I found it both interesting and short on perspective:
"I was told that last year they parked to close to each other and now this year their getting complaints about to many newer cars are allowed in and theres more room for the older ones.We are Americans YOU can't keep us HAPPY no mater what you do. It's a shame that your car was too good to be parked with the late model VETTES on the other side and maybe there wasn't any room for Bill's 65 Mustang that night I don't know what I do know is the Blast is a old style diner and not to take away from your car But there were no PT CRUISERS back in the 50's or 60's. "
Not entirely sure of the point, but as far as "too many newer cars, with no room for old ones", it can just as easily be said, "too many old cars and not enough room for newer ones." As for our car being "too good to park in back with the late model Vettes", I had already stated that it had nothing to do with that - it has to do with being treated that way - told to "go sit on the back of the bus because you are not white enough to sit up front with real people." That was the message, and it is not a message I take kindly. I'll not sit on the back of the bus unless it is MY choice to do so. And I will not tolerate being treated as a second-class citizen.
And as far as there not being any PT's in the 50's and 60's, I might remind the person that this is not the 50's or 60's. And the Blast is a MODERN REPLICA of an old-style diner. Our car is a MODERN REPLICA of an old woody wagon. If Blast is so concerned about putting themselves off as "original oldies", then maybe they should have the 10 cent coke and 20 cent burger.
The point is this: the Blast is not an authentic 50's diner. If they want to wallow in pretensions, they are certainly free to do so. The problem I have with it is that they never advertised it, we have been a good supporter ever since they opened their doors, and they have readily and willingly used us to promote themselves, free of charge. And after attending their cruises for years, we are suddenly not good enough for them. The "reason" is of little consequence.
And I have a problem with that.
Imagine traveling 30 miles to go to a concert. You get in line, and when you get to the door, they tell you that you cannot go in because you are not young enough, or you are too bald, or the wrong color, sex, or went to the wrong school, or did not arrive in a limo. But hey, we'll let you sit out in the lobby and listen from there. And don't forget to spend your money at our concessions!
Discrimination is wrong, no matter how much someone may try to disguise it. As they say, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig.
If Blast wants to believe we are not good enough for them, that is their choice. But we do not believe that anyone, or anyone's ride, is inferior or undeserving to participate in a cruise. And a cruise is supposed to be a way for car buffs to gather, and socialize with their friends. I just do not happen to agree with Blast that some people are more deserving than others, simply because of the vehicle they drive.
Now, as far as I am concerned, I am putting this behind me. The owners of Blast are free to do as they please. And I am free to do the same, and no longer allow myself to be used by them, or to be treated like that.
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"I was told that last year they parked to close to each other and now this year their getting complaints about to many newer cars are allowed in and theres more room for the older ones.We are Americans YOU can't keep us HAPPY no mater what you do. It's a shame that your car was too good to be parked with the late model VETTES on the other side and maybe there wasn't any room for Bill's 65 Mustang that night I don't know what I do know is the Blast is a old style diner and not to take away from your car But there were no PT CRUISERS back in the 50's or 60's. "
Not entirely sure of the point, but as far as "too many newer cars, with no room for old ones", it can just as easily be said, "too many old cars and not enough room for newer ones." As for our car being "too good to park in back with the late model Vettes", I had already stated that it had nothing to do with that - it has to do with being treated that way - told to "go sit on the back of the bus because you are not white enough to sit up front with real people." That was the message, and it is not a message I take kindly. I'll not sit on the back of the bus unless it is MY choice to do so. And I will not tolerate being treated as a second-class citizen.
And as far as there not being any PT's in the 50's and 60's, I might remind the person that this is not the 50's or 60's. And the Blast is a MODERN REPLICA of an old-style diner. Our car is a MODERN REPLICA of an old woody wagon. If Blast is so concerned about putting themselves off as "original oldies", then maybe they should have the 10 cent coke and 20 cent burger.
The point is this: the Blast is not an authentic 50's diner. If they want to wallow in pretensions, they are certainly free to do so. The problem I have with it is that they never advertised it, we have been a good supporter ever since they opened their doors, and they have readily and willingly used us to promote themselves, free of charge. And after attending their cruises for years, we are suddenly not good enough for them. The "reason" is of little consequence.
And I have a problem with that.
Imagine traveling 30 miles to go to a concert. You get in line, and when you get to the door, they tell you that you cannot go in because you are not young enough, or you are too bald, or the wrong color, sex, or went to the wrong school, or did not arrive in a limo. But hey, we'll let you sit out in the lobby and listen from there. And don't forget to spend your money at our concessions!
Discrimination is wrong, no matter how much someone may try to disguise it. As they say, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig.
If Blast wants to believe we are not good enough for them, that is their choice. But we do not believe that anyone, or anyone's ride, is inferior or undeserving to participate in a cruise. And a cruise is supposed to be a way for car buffs to gather, and socialize with their friends. I just do not happen to agree with Blast that some people are more deserving than others, simply because of the vehicle they drive.
Now, as far as I am concerned, I am putting this behind me. The owners of Blast are free to do as they please. And I am free to do the same, and no longer allow myself to be used by them, or to be treated like that.
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Owning Your Words
One commenter to my last post simply said - anonymously, of course - that we should stay home because that would be more room for "the rest of us".
Originally, this post took the commenter to task for what is obviously a complete lack of ethics - discrimination is discrimination, and if a person supports it, that says all we need to know about the person.
But then another HotKarz reader posted a comment reminding me of the family values we like to pursue at HotKarz, so I have edited this post considerably - it does no one any good for us to lower ourselves to the depths that some people sink to. And I apologize for losing my cool over a comment by a person so lacking in normal human kindness and concern for others. And I thank that other reader for bringing me back from the anger that it brought out.
But to that anonymous commenter, at least have the courage of your convictions to sign your comments. If you are afraid to own them and take responsibility for them, don't post them. Yes, folks may post anonymously - but if you are going to post something that is wrong, hurtful or ethically barren, you have an obligation to take ownership of it. If your anonymity is because you are ashamed of what you are saying, either don't say it, or sign it.
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Originally, this post took the commenter to task for what is obviously a complete lack of ethics - discrimination is discrimination, and if a person supports it, that says all we need to know about the person.
But then another HotKarz reader posted a comment reminding me of the family values we like to pursue at HotKarz, so I have edited this post considerably - it does no one any good for us to lower ourselves to the depths that some people sink to. And I apologize for losing my cool over a comment by a person so lacking in normal human kindness and concern for others. And I thank that other reader for bringing me back from the anger that it brought out.
But to that anonymous commenter, at least have the courage of your convictions to sign your comments. If you are afraid to own them and take responsibility for them, don't post them. Yes, folks may post anonymously - but if you are going to post something that is wrong, hurtful or ethically barren, you have an obligation to take ownership of it. If your anonymity is because you are ashamed of what you are saying, either don't say it, or sign it.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Some Things Are Just Plain Wrong
Bear with me if you will - this article really is about car stuff. It is about discrimination and betrayal.
We were passing through Bessemer, Alabama in 1962, my dad, kid brother and myself, on a road trip that Dad hoped would help us cope with my mother's death. We stopped in a diner for lunch. And being a northerner, I was shocked when a colored man came in and was told he was not allowed in the place simply because he was black.
I was just a kid, but I knew that was wrong - VERY wrong. It is almost always wrong to discriminate, and be exclusionary. That says that some people are better, or more worthy, than others. Superior.
Some folks, even today, think it is OK to discriminate against others. Thankfully, they are in the minority these days.
So you know I was not only shocked, but angered, when we drove over to Blast from The Past in Waterboro for the weekly Friday cruise-in, as we have been doing ever since they started having cruise-ins years ago, and we were told that they were no longer allowing any "new" cars into their cruise. They turned us away, because they were discriminating against newer vehicles, as if somehow they are not as worthy as others. Somehow, having a customized NEW vehicle meant our money was no good in their diner. We had become second-class citizens - at least to the people who own Blast.
We have been sharing Friday nights with our car friends for years. Suddenly, we are no longer allowed to join our friends at Blast From The Past.
I found this revolting, to say the least. And I feel betrayed. We, and HotKarz, have been supportive of Blast for years. We have promoted, supported and dined there. They have ACTIVELY solicited promotion from us. And now they turn their backs on us just because our car does not suit their "standards".
We feel like that colored man in that diner in Bessemer in 1962.
Pardon me for saying so, but I cannot - will not - support any business that refuses to return the favor because of their prejudice. No longer will Blast From The Past get any more business, support or promotion from my family, or from HotKarz. And it is not out of vindictiveness - it is simply because what they are doing is just, plain wrong! And I try not to stand on the wrong side of any issue if I can help it. As far as I am concerned, discriminating against me because of my car is no different from discriminating against a person because of their skin color, or the church they go to, or their sex.
Imagine if they suddenly said "You cannot join your friends because your car is blue". Or because you have a Ford. Or because it is owned by a woman. If YOU were the one being excluded and discriminated against, how would you feel, particularly if you had been supporting and promoting them for years, providing free advertising, and suddenly you are no longer welcome?
Yes, I am angry. I have every right to be. And if Blast, or any other cruise location is going to exclude certain kinds of vehicles, they have an obligation to make that known BEFORE folks show up at their doorstep. When we received the cruise info from Blast, to post on HotKarz, there was no mention that certain vehicles would be banned.
I realize that the folks who are fortunate enough to have the "right kind" of vehicles will still patronize Blast, and that is too bad, because in doing so, those folks are telling Blast that it is OK to discriminate, and to exclude certain groups. And that is never OK. Because next time, it might be you.
One commenter, below, says we could have parked elsewhere. That is NOT the issue. The issue is simple and clear - we were told, FLAT OUT, that newer cars like ours are NOT welcome to join in the cruise-in. The fact that they want us to still spend our money even after being turned away from the cruise is just as wrong as the discrimination. If we are not good enough to participate in the cruise, then we are not good enough to come in and spend our money! Yes, we left. We left because we will NOT patronize any business that treats us like second-class citizens - "back of the bus" people.
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We were passing through Bessemer, Alabama in 1962, my dad, kid brother and myself, on a road trip that Dad hoped would help us cope with my mother's death. We stopped in a diner for lunch. And being a northerner, I was shocked when a colored man came in and was told he was not allowed in the place simply because he was black.
I was just a kid, but I knew that was wrong - VERY wrong. It is almost always wrong to discriminate, and be exclusionary. That says that some people are better, or more worthy, than others. Superior.
Some folks, even today, think it is OK to discriminate against others. Thankfully, they are in the minority these days.
So you know I was not only shocked, but angered, when we drove over to Blast from The Past in Waterboro for the weekly Friday cruise-in, as we have been doing ever since they started having cruise-ins years ago, and we were told that they were no longer allowing any "new" cars into their cruise. They turned us away, because they were discriminating against newer vehicles, as if somehow they are not as worthy as others. Somehow, having a customized NEW vehicle meant our money was no good in their diner. We had become second-class citizens - at least to the people who own Blast.
We have been sharing Friday nights with our car friends for years. Suddenly, we are no longer allowed to join our friends at Blast From The Past.
I found this revolting, to say the least. And I feel betrayed. We, and HotKarz, have been supportive of Blast for years. We have promoted, supported and dined there. They have ACTIVELY solicited promotion from us. And now they turn their backs on us just because our car does not suit their "standards".
We feel like that colored man in that diner in Bessemer in 1962.
Pardon me for saying so, but I cannot - will not - support any business that refuses to return the favor because of their prejudice. No longer will Blast From The Past get any more business, support or promotion from my family, or from HotKarz. And it is not out of vindictiveness - it is simply because what they are doing is just, plain wrong! And I try not to stand on the wrong side of any issue if I can help it. As far as I am concerned, discriminating against me because of my car is no different from discriminating against a person because of their skin color, or the church they go to, or their sex.
Imagine if they suddenly said "You cannot join your friends because your car is blue". Or because you have a Ford. Or because it is owned by a woman. If YOU were the one being excluded and discriminated against, how would you feel, particularly if you had been supporting and promoting them for years, providing free advertising, and suddenly you are no longer welcome?
Yes, I am angry. I have every right to be. And if Blast, or any other cruise location is going to exclude certain kinds of vehicles, they have an obligation to make that known BEFORE folks show up at their doorstep. When we received the cruise info from Blast, to post on HotKarz, there was no mention that certain vehicles would be banned.
I realize that the folks who are fortunate enough to have the "right kind" of vehicles will still patronize Blast, and that is too bad, because in doing so, those folks are telling Blast that it is OK to discriminate, and to exclude certain groups. And that is never OK. Because next time, it might be you.
One commenter, below, says we could have parked elsewhere. That is NOT the issue. The issue is simple and clear - we were told, FLAT OUT, that newer cars like ours are NOT welcome to join in the cruise-in. The fact that they want us to still spend our money even after being turned away from the cruise is just as wrong as the discrimination. If we are not good enough to participate in the cruise, then we are not good enough to come in and spend our money! Yes, we left. We left because we will NOT patronize any business that treats us like second-class citizens - "back of the bus" people.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Br-r-r
Side note: It is July 9th - summertime, according to the calendar. I just stepped onto my deck for a breath of fresh air, and could see my breath! I have never seen such cold summers as these last two, and I have seen 61 summers.
Why on Earth do they want to spend trillions to fight Global Warming?
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Why on Earth do they want to spend trillions to fight Global Warming?
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Getting Good Write-Ups
Someone sent an email today, complaining we have not mentioned the Kora Show on Sunday, and claiming it is because there is a better chance to win a trophy at Ossipee.
The letter set me off.
First, I mentioned the Kora show at Twitchell on Monday's blog, so the writer was wrong on that count. And trophies do not mean much to me - though we like winning - everyone does - it's not that important. What IS important is that people win or lose FAIRLY. We have won over 150 trophies in the last 4-5 years, and they are all sitting out in the shed collecting dust. Because they are not important. So, I took exception to the writer's insinuation, and the writer was wrong on that count, as well.
But I do understand that the writer was concerned that I did not give Kora the big write-up I give to some other shows. I told her a show has to EARN that kind of write-up.
So, for those of you who missed it two years ago in my blog, or have forgotten, I would like to take a moment to recap:
Two years ago we attended the Kora show. It was big, to be sure. The cruise was great. But we had serious issues with the complete lack of honesty and integrity.
First, they let anyone register in almost any class, and that caused a great deal of anger among some participants who were suddenly faced with very unfair competition. For example, a brand new Chevy Truck and a Corvette in Special Interest, even though there were truck and Corvette classes - I believe there were 3 Corvette classes!
But the absolute worst part was when two judges were judging our daughter's car, and stated straight out that "This car could never win here, because it has New Hampshire plates." Our daughter, sitting there, overheard it, as did several other people, and it really broke her heart and made her cry.
NOTE: If you make my daughter cry, you earn my ire. No exceptions!
Now, we do not mind losing. But we certainly DO mind bigotry, prejudice and such pure arrogance. We DO mind being treated unfairly.
At the award ceremony, it was so obvious that the "locals" were taking home most of the trophies, so the prejudice apparently is not limited to out-of-staters.
And that is why 1) we no longer attend the Kora show, and 2) I don't give it a big write-up. If the Shriners would like a better write-up, or stronger promotion, they are going to have to drop the dishonesty and instill a little integrity into their show. Until then, I have little interest in assisting them in their obvious rigging of their show.
Yes, I know they support a good cause. But that does not justify the actions they take, and does not give enough reason for me to support THEM. Don Corleon (The Godfather) supported good causes, too, but I would never support him.
So, for those of you who like going to Kora, that's fine. But don't jump on me because I don't. When I attend a show, it is not because of the "cause" it supports. I go to have a good time with friends. And it is difficult to have a good time when the show organizers flat out tell you that you are not welcome because you have NH plates. It is hard to enjoy yourself when you know you are being cheated by obvious class-jumping that borders on the absurd.
And one more thing - Kora did not have any place to get a cup of coffee in the morning! And that is almost as unforgivable as making my daughter cry.
Someone comments below that they would like to "hear the other side of the story" i.e. the judges at Kora saying a NH vehicle would never win. Frankly, that is an assinine comment, since that IS the story, and several people heard it - there are no "sides" to it. They said what they said. Furthermore, the EMT that was there, who was a shriner, told us the same thing to our faces during the award ceremony - he was not being facetious - he was just trying to let us know the mentality of the judges. Now, judging from how the commenter spent so much time and effort slamming the Ossipee show (I would like to hear "the other side" of THAT story), I get the impression he or she is simply a big fan of the Kora show, or is a Kora Shriner. That's fine. Just don't expect me to share your enthusiasm for the Kora show.
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The letter set me off.
First, I mentioned the Kora show at Twitchell on Monday's blog, so the writer was wrong on that count. And trophies do not mean much to me - though we like winning - everyone does - it's not that important. What IS important is that people win or lose FAIRLY. We have won over 150 trophies in the last 4-5 years, and they are all sitting out in the shed collecting dust. Because they are not important. So, I took exception to the writer's insinuation, and the writer was wrong on that count, as well.
But I do understand that the writer was concerned that I did not give Kora the big write-up I give to some other shows. I told her a show has to EARN that kind of write-up.
So, for those of you who missed it two years ago in my blog, or have forgotten, I would like to take a moment to recap:
Two years ago we attended the Kora show. It was big, to be sure. The cruise was great. But we had serious issues with the complete lack of honesty and integrity.
First, they let anyone register in almost any class, and that caused a great deal of anger among some participants who were suddenly faced with very unfair competition. For example, a brand new Chevy Truck and a Corvette in Special Interest, even though there were truck and Corvette classes - I believe there were 3 Corvette classes!
But the absolute worst part was when two judges were judging our daughter's car, and stated straight out that "This car could never win here, because it has New Hampshire plates." Our daughter, sitting there, overheard it, as did several other people, and it really broke her heart and made her cry.
NOTE: If you make my daughter cry, you earn my ire. No exceptions!
Now, we do not mind losing. But we certainly DO mind bigotry, prejudice and such pure arrogance. We DO mind being treated unfairly.
At the award ceremony, it was so obvious that the "locals" were taking home most of the trophies, so the prejudice apparently is not limited to out-of-staters.
And that is why 1) we no longer attend the Kora show, and 2) I don't give it a big write-up. If the Shriners would like a better write-up, or stronger promotion, they are going to have to drop the dishonesty and instill a little integrity into their show. Until then, I have little interest in assisting them in their obvious rigging of their show.
Yes, I know they support a good cause. But that does not justify the actions they take, and does not give enough reason for me to support THEM. Don Corleon (The Godfather) supported good causes, too, but I would never support him.
So, for those of you who like going to Kora, that's fine. But don't jump on me because I don't. When I attend a show, it is not because of the "cause" it supports. I go to have a good time with friends. And it is difficult to have a good time when the show organizers flat out tell you that you are not welcome because you have NH plates. It is hard to enjoy yourself when you know you are being cheated by obvious class-jumping that borders on the absurd.
And one more thing - Kora did not have any place to get a cup of coffee in the morning! And that is almost as unforgivable as making my daughter cry.
Someone comments below that they would like to "hear the other side of the story" i.e. the judges at Kora saying a NH vehicle would never win. Frankly, that is an assinine comment, since that IS the story, and several people heard it - there are no "sides" to it. They said what they said. Furthermore, the EMT that was there, who was a shriner, told us the same thing to our faces during the award ceremony - he was not being facetious - he was just trying to let us know the mentality of the judges. Now, judging from how the commenter spent so much time and effort slamming the Ossipee show (I would like to hear "the other side" of THAT story), I get the impression he or she is simply a big fan of the Kora show, or is a Kora Shriner. That's fine. Just don't expect me to share your enthusiasm for the Kora show.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Woolwich Invitational
Received the following letter from Connie Peacock, along with a few pix of the Woolwich Invitational, now posted in our gallery:
"Hey Bill, Just wanted to send some pictures of the Woolwich Invitational Sunday. What a gorgeous day. There were about 50 to 60 vehicles entered. They had 2 live bands, some recorded music and the Bag Piper. All was very good entertainment.
"The oldest car entered was the 1919 GMC Model 16 Bissons Delivery Truck. The thing was really something. My pictures did not do it justice. The car that was in the movie "Man Without a Face" was there. The gent that owned it came over and spoke with me for a few minutes. He told me they spent 4 days with him. It was the first car in the movie. I asked if he (Mel Gibson) was as crazy in person as he is in the movies and he replied " Yep he is,just don't get him mad." I said "I thought so' and we chuckled.
"Anyway the Moals put on a very well organized show. Members where constantly patroling the areas, so the participants could enjoy the day and relax. There were people at the gate passing out "Code of Conduct" cards - no matter how old, they got one.There was 1 bake goods table and I had to have a scone. I told the gals that I had not had these since my Grandma and Aunt made them when I was a girl. And It was REALLY GOOD. I almost wanted another but I had to be good. LOL.
"The Snack Shack had burgers and dogs with chips and drinks. They also had breakfast sandwiches. It was very good food. "
Sounds like a good place to have been on Sunday!
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"Hey Bill, Just wanted to send some pictures of the Woolwich Invitational Sunday. What a gorgeous day. There were about 50 to 60 vehicles entered. They had 2 live bands, some recorded music and the Bag Piper. All was very good entertainment.
"The oldest car entered was the 1919 GMC Model 16 Bissons Delivery Truck. The thing was really something. My pictures did not do it justice. The car that was in the movie "Man Without a Face" was there. The gent that owned it came over and spoke with me for a few minutes. He told me they spent 4 days with him. It was the first car in the movie. I asked if he (Mel Gibson) was as crazy in person as he is in the movies and he replied " Yep he is,just don't get him mad." I said "I thought so' and we chuckled.
"Anyway the Moals put on a very well organized show. Members where constantly patroling the areas, so the participants could enjoy the day and relax. There were people at the gate passing out "Code of Conduct" cards - no matter how old, they got one.There was 1 bake goods table and I had to have a scone. I told the gals that I had not had these since my Grandma and Aunt made them when I was a girl. And It was REALLY GOOD. I almost wanted another but I had to be good. LOL.
"The Snack Shack had burgers and dogs with chips and drinks. They also had breakfast sandwiches. It was very good food. "
Sounds like a good place to have been on Sunday!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Ossipee Valley Update
Just received this response to my query about the Ossipee Valley Fair Car Show this Sunday:
"Greetings Bill!
Thanks for your interest in Ossipee Valley Fair!
Our annual car and truck show is scheduled for 7/12/09. Entry info and contact #s at:
http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/2009WebRulesForms/2009Car.pdf
Paul Hopkins for the Ossipee Valley Agricultural Society
Ossipee Valley Fair – July 9 -12, 2009 – South Hiram, ME
www.ossipeevalleyfair.com"
So, it's a "GO".
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"Greetings Bill!
Thanks for your interest in Ossipee Valley Fair!
Our annual car and truck show is scheduled for 7/12/09. Entry info and contact #s at:
http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/2009WebRulesForms/2009Car.pdf
Paul Hopkins for the Ossipee Valley Agricultural Society
Ossipee Valley Fair – July 9 -12, 2009 – South Hiram, ME
www.ossipeevalleyfair.com"
So, it's a "GO".
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Ossipee Valley Fair Car Show
While I do not have much info, and have not heard from them, the Ossipee Valley Fair Car Show in South Hiram is scheduled this Sunday, July 12, from 8am-2pm, according to their website. However, the grapevine suggests it may have been canceled. The agricultural society is difficult to contact (no phone), but I have emailed in an attempt to get updated on the schedule. I'll let you know if they get back to me.
This little fair has always proven to be fun, with lots of vehicles, so if you have nothing else to do on Sunday, and assuming it's on, you may want to be there. Of course, the Kora show at Twitchell is also on Sunday, but I prefer the Ossipee Valley show, if it's on - more to do, better food, some shade and only 9 miles from home.
And the weather will be FINE.
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This little fair has always proven to be fun, with lots of vehicles, so if you have nothing else to do on Sunday, and assuming it's on, you may want to be there. Of course, the Kora show at Twitchell is also on Sunday, but I prefer the Ossipee Valley show, if it's on - more to do, better food, some shade and only 9 miles from home.
And the weather will be FINE.
/
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tough Weekend
Well now, sometimes you just can't win!
For weeks we have been deluged with wet, miserable weather. Suddenly, we have an absolutely fabulous weekend, albeit more like fall than summer. Officially the coldest June on record. Is it me, or do others recall when "summer" meant temperatures ABOVE 70, and you could actually get through July without your furnace coming on?
But at least it was dry and sunny (which ain't gonna last).
So, you'd think I would be rejoicing.
But a coupla things:
1) There were no car shows in the area, to take advantage of the weather, and
2) The internet's largest payment gateway - AuthorizeNet - went down
At first glance, you might say "So what!" But not me.
It was not the simple fact that over 30 million dollars worth of sales were lost over the weekend - do we really need that in this economy? But the real slam is that my own business relies on AuthorizeNet - when they are down, my business is closed, and no income comes in. And that hurts.
And I suspect that is true for many of the 270,000 merchants that use AuthorizeNet.
I have spent over 36 hours trying to work with them to get things right again. And orders are still not getting processed.
Sometimes it just doesn't pay to get outta bed. Literally.
Well, at least I was finally able to get some yard work done - work that was not getting done in the rain. And all of this year's cordwood is finally in and stacked in the shed. Now I gotta cut a bunch to season for next year. And, yes, I am being very watchful concerning my knees and chainsaw chains.
Had a chance to finally check out the garden, too - what's left of it. Much of it drowned, just like last year. And all the tops to all the peas, and all the lettuce, and all the cukes got eaten by a woodchuck that decided to take up residence under the shed.
Tried trapping him with a Havahart trap. He wanted no part of that. So, I decided to pop him with the .22. But I guess he is psychic, because he immediately packed his bags and headed for parts unknown. But not soon enough to save the garden.
So I won't be bringing free corn, cukes, tomatoes or peas to the cruises this year, as I usually do. But if I get half a chance, I may bring a woodchuck pelt!
/
For weeks we have been deluged with wet, miserable weather. Suddenly, we have an absolutely fabulous weekend, albeit more like fall than summer. Officially the coldest June on record. Is it me, or do others recall when "summer" meant temperatures ABOVE 70, and you could actually get through July without your furnace coming on?
But at least it was dry and sunny (which ain't gonna last).
So, you'd think I would be rejoicing.
But a coupla things:
1) There were no car shows in the area, to take advantage of the weather, and
2) The internet's largest payment gateway - AuthorizeNet - went down
At first glance, you might say "So what!" But not me.
It was not the simple fact that over 30 million dollars worth of sales were lost over the weekend - do we really need that in this economy? But the real slam is that my own business relies on AuthorizeNet - when they are down, my business is closed, and no income comes in. And that hurts.
And I suspect that is true for many of the 270,000 merchants that use AuthorizeNet.
I have spent over 36 hours trying to work with them to get things right again. And orders are still not getting processed.
Sometimes it just doesn't pay to get outta bed. Literally.
Well, at least I was finally able to get some yard work done - work that was not getting done in the rain. And all of this year's cordwood is finally in and stacked in the shed. Now I gotta cut a bunch to season for next year. And, yes, I am being very watchful concerning my knees and chainsaw chains.
Had a chance to finally check out the garden, too - what's left of it. Much of it drowned, just like last year. And all the tops to all the peas, and all the lettuce, and all the cukes got eaten by a woodchuck that decided to take up residence under the shed.
Tried trapping him with a Havahart trap. He wanted no part of that. So, I decided to pop him with the .22. But I guess he is psychic, because he immediately packed his bags and headed for parts unknown. But not soon enough to save the garden.
So I won't be bringing free corn, cukes, tomatoes or peas to the cruises this year, as I usually do. But if I get half a chance, I may bring a woodchuck pelt!
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