As I settled into my comfort zone of Comrades and Friends at Bridgton I was asked the Question. The subject at hand was why I chose to travel a little less than an hour to go to a car show as opposed to traveling 5 minutes to go to a car show. I rattled on about my feelings about Wal-Mart, Personal preferences in show organizers and just my lousy attitude toward everything in general.
The Bridgton Car Show was to say the least FUN. Well organized with a few almost expected glitches. One major screw up, a whole lot of people I could actually say I didn't know, a few I got to know a lot better and a chunk of Chocolate cake to die for. Old friends were also in abundance and gave you the warm fuzzy feeling you get with good people.
Parking was a little tight and a larger crowd may cause a problem for future shows. The expertise of the Pleasant Mountain Chapter of M.O.A.L made the show worth a return next year and now that they are aware of the major problem they will really "Nail It".
The aforementioned Problem was caused by a single person having several vehicles at the show, thus getting several ballots to vote for all his own vehicles. Then apparently claiming the loss of said ballots so he could do it again. Another addict of the $15.00 Cheap Ass Trophy. But thanks to a timely protest from a participant, it seems the gentleman (loose interpretation) in question didn't win as much as he wanted after all.
All aspects of the show were well conceived and done very well. Breakfast was a nice touch as was keeping us off the gravel. So to the Pleasant Mountain Chapter, Well Done.
The reason I went to Bridgton, Just a better cross section of friends. Without any stroking of egos or preening of feathers. Just really good conversation and some heart felt laughs.
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The show at Shawnee Peak was definatley worth the drive! as you said, it was well organized and the people were really friendly. As for the C.A.T. poacher, it always amazes me to see the lengths some people will go in the pursuit of $15.00 worth of self gratification. I am glad to note that I did not see this guy going up for many (if any) trophies despite his 7 entries. That and the lack of class enforcement, (which, lets face it, has become a hallmark of Maine car shows) were the only negatives I saw today. So kudos to M.O.A.L. for putting on a hell of a show, I'll be back next year!
ReplyDeleteOh, and that chocolate cake was delicious (thanx TM!)
Oh I forgot to tell you.......
ReplyDeleteYOU NAILED IT!