On this Blog I have made you laugh, cry, happy and angry. I have ripped, torn, and kicked.
Now I'm posting a request from Stan & Cheryl Page.
They need some funding for Toys for Tots to help with expenses. Even though this is a Charity event at a venue that is free there are things to pay for.
You can contact the Pages at 892-7389 or 615-8365 or cherylpage65@gmail.com
So dig in your pocket. Find that dusty bill that has grown roots from being there so long and give.
7/30/12
7/29/12
The Good, The Bad, And It Could Get Ugly
Saturday, hot sticky left nut stuck to some other appendage, over 100 hundred motorcycles and a police escorted convoy that stretched for a little over 2 miles. Going through stop signs, red lights, intersections with police road blocks, breaking the speed limits in most cases and that was just getting there.
Saturday morning a few of us gathered over at L/A Harley with a group from the Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association for a benefit cruise to the Camp Wauvus Campus of the Kieve/Wauvus Organization in support of a program for combat veteran's who need a little down time for R&R with family.
Being greeted with open arms was a surprise and our hosts could not have been more accomodating in all aspects of our day. This event is a must for anyone who feels the need to support veterans and for anybody who doesn't feel the need, after you attend this event you will feel the need. If you missed this, you really missed something good.
Belgrade is not something good, in fact it was bad.
Starting with no sign on the road that showed the entrance which was hidden by the Fire Trucks on display at the entrance for some reason. Then the $5.00 dollar footlong that turned into the $8.00 passenger along. Pulling onto the field, sighting the Porta-Potty large enough for ballroom dancing or reenacting any chapter from the latest rage, "Fifty Shades of Gray" told me it was Belgrade. Finding the Class area parking under the pine trees was a little insulting. Just because we ain't shiney doesn't mean we are in love with SAP.
Judging was at its finest with the judges walking up and down the row I was in, actually not looking at stuff except the number of the car and walking away. I saw that particular judge take an entire 10 minutes to judge 8 cars. We as spectators actually think that one class was never looked at because it only had one car in it and that car is a definite top 5 car on any day and was never considered for their top 5 because they couldn't be bothered.
2 trailer queens consisting of an Impala Clone and a freshly done Belair, a NEW Challenger and a purple Charger were 4 of the 5 and the Healy we all know and love rounded it out.
If your going to judge cars judge them. Judge them ALL. Not just the stuff you want. Only the ones that deserve to be Top 5 Cars should be Top 5 Cars. The NEW Challenger should have been sent packing because wheels aren't special or unique. The Healy was a no brainer. The Clone is just that, a Clone. and the judging just plain SUCKED. There was more than one overlooked car, class and participant as we saw it and the Organizer/Boss needs to step down or come up with a way to stop the bleeding.
Belgrade needs a major revamping and probably a few more participants after this year, as there were some pretty pissed off people leaving.
Social media told me that Macworth was wet. I mean Noah's Ark wet. But thats just social media.
Saturday morning a few of us gathered over at L/A Harley with a group from the Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association for a benefit cruise to the Camp Wauvus Campus of the Kieve/Wauvus Organization in support of a program for combat veteran's who need a little down time for R&R with family.
Being greeted with open arms was a surprise and our hosts could not have been more accomodating in all aspects of our day. This event is a must for anyone who feels the need to support veterans and for anybody who doesn't feel the need, after you attend this event you will feel the need. If you missed this, you really missed something good.
Belgrade is not something good, in fact it was bad.
Starting with no sign on the road that showed the entrance which was hidden by the Fire Trucks on display at the entrance for some reason. Then the $5.00 dollar footlong that turned into the $8.00 passenger along. Pulling onto the field, sighting the Porta-Potty large enough for ballroom dancing or reenacting any chapter from the latest rage, "Fifty Shades of Gray" told me it was Belgrade. Finding the Class area parking under the pine trees was a little insulting. Just because we ain't shiney doesn't mean we are in love with SAP.
Judging was at its finest with the judges walking up and down the row I was in, actually not looking at stuff except the number of the car and walking away. I saw that particular judge take an entire 10 minutes to judge 8 cars. We as spectators actually think that one class was never looked at because it only had one car in it and that car is a definite top 5 car on any day and was never considered for their top 5 because they couldn't be bothered.
2 trailer queens consisting of an Impala Clone and a freshly done Belair, a NEW Challenger and a purple Charger were 4 of the 5 and the Healy we all know and love rounded it out.
If your going to judge cars judge them. Judge them ALL. Not just the stuff you want. Only the ones that deserve to be Top 5 Cars should be Top 5 Cars. The NEW Challenger should have been sent packing because wheels aren't special or unique. The Healy was a no brainer. The Clone is just that, a Clone. and the judging just plain SUCKED. There was more than one overlooked car, class and participant as we saw it and the Organizer/Boss needs to step down or come up with a way to stop the bleeding.
Belgrade needs a major revamping and probably a few more participants after this year, as there were some pretty pissed off people leaving.
Social media told me that Macworth was wet. I mean Noah's Ark wet. But thats just social media.
7/22/12
Gored Ham
As in being gored by a bull. It felt like it.
Before I go off on my tirade of the day, word has it that the Clinton Car Show was Ok. I was told that although the voting system is a little funky they really tried to get people settled in and get the show over with by 2pm. Pat on the Back for that and lets see if a different voting system can be found for next year. If so a closer look may be needed.
Many people know never to poke an animal with a stick. They usually turn on you, biting you on the Ass as you run away.
Poking a lion would probably be detrimental to your well being and Obama Care would not pick up the tab. However the Gorham Lions should be beaten, like an old rug until they figure out how to hold a show. 5 years of experience should run better and have better results.
Finding the venue was not an issue for a first timer as I followed the guy with no vowels in his last name, Grbzy or some combination of Greek. Space was available in my class but only if another class showed up tomorrow. So off to La La Land we went with Dorothy and Toto. So be it.
Back to Sap World for registration and that shit is going to come out your hair easy. Not likely.
Things went better as I walked around and saw people and cars from that part of the state that we don't normally see. Before long the day was clipping along at a pace of a good car show. The Poachers were as apparent as the nose on your face. Someone tell Do Da that thing he built is a street rod.
Awards needed a faster pace as the MC finally figured out that 90% of the people in attendance weren't from there and could give a rats ass about local happenings, gossip and the inside jokes.
The trophies were definitely a step down in price range and it looked like the return of the $ 15.00 Cheap Ass Trophy. They say the economy is better, I'd like to know where they were looking.
Most of the usual suspects got trophies, with a few newcomers coming to the first place stand. It just proved that bright work and flames go along way in upsetting the apple cart. But the thing with more gimmicks and stage props than a B movie getting Best of Show? Please. The paint had more orange peel than the State of Florida. Plastic Ivy? Like WTF.
Did I Have Fun, Sure did . Will I return, possibly, but the Zombie Apocalypse should take over the Show. They could buy the thing that Took (Sarcasm) Best of Show.
Before I go off on my tirade of the day, word has it that the Clinton Car Show was Ok. I was told that although the voting system is a little funky they really tried to get people settled in and get the show over with by 2pm. Pat on the Back for that and lets see if a different voting system can be found for next year. If so a closer look may be needed.
Many people know never to poke an animal with a stick. They usually turn on you, biting you on the Ass as you run away.
Poking a lion would probably be detrimental to your well being and Obama Care would not pick up the tab. However the Gorham Lions should be beaten, like an old rug until they figure out how to hold a show. 5 years of experience should run better and have better results.
Finding the venue was not an issue for a first timer as I followed the guy with no vowels in his last name, Grbzy or some combination of Greek. Space was available in my class but only if another class showed up tomorrow. So off to La La Land we went with Dorothy and Toto. So be it.
Back to Sap World for registration and that shit is going to come out your hair easy. Not likely.
Things went better as I walked around and saw people and cars from that part of the state that we don't normally see. Before long the day was clipping along at a pace of a good car show. The Poachers were as apparent as the nose on your face. Someone tell Do Da that thing he built is a street rod.
Awards needed a faster pace as the MC finally figured out that 90% of the people in attendance weren't from there and could give a rats ass about local happenings, gossip and the inside jokes.
The trophies were definitely a step down in price range and it looked like the return of the $ 15.00 Cheap Ass Trophy. They say the economy is better, I'd like to know where they were looking.
Most of the usual suspects got trophies, with a few newcomers coming to the first place stand. It just proved that bright work and flames go along way in upsetting the apple cart. But the thing with more gimmicks and stage props than a B movie getting Best of Show? Please. The paint had more orange peel than the State of Florida. Plastic Ivy? Like WTF.
Did I Have Fun, Sure did . Will I return, possibly, but the Zombie Apocalypse should take over the Show. They could buy the thing that Took (Sarcasm) Best of Show.
7/16/12
Conflicts
Now during our season we have conflicts. Some are self inflicted as in promising something then realizing that something falls on the same date as something else.
Windham vs Fryeburg vs Togus is a perfect example. Another weekend could have been picked by Windham but that would have entailed the town of Windham actually moving their celebration to another date. Not a fixable situation. In my opinion, Togus did it on purpose to actually cut down on car count so veterans could enjoy their time in the sun. This has been the theme with the Administrators of Togus in years past. The Rod Run at Fryebueg just celebrated its 27th so don't expect that to move anytime soon.
These are just examples of scheduling conflicts that happened before a set calendar was established. Searsport and Bluehill could be used as another example, due in part to the proximity of both towns.
The only conflict between Moxie and Ossipee would have been who had the most shade. Moxie would have lost, but they still pulled a good amount of cars with some less than expert judging being done as compared to the real pro's we normally get at other shows past, present and future. Hint of sarcasm noted?
Most if not all of these are by mistake or accident. However some are on purpose, with good reasoning or forethought to accomplish a goal. But a couple were done with a little attitude, mostly because of some past misdeed or clash of personality. Scheduling your event to directly conflict with another clubs event is a little petty and should have been left in high school.
Feeling all butt hurt is fine but don't drag it around like a stone that you want to drop on someones head. To purposely schedule your event on top of another event for payback or whatever reason is not only making your club look bad or even childish it also hurts alot of people that had nothing to do with the original problem and ultimately ruins that event for everyone. Collateral damage to those that belong to both organizations is going to hurt both organizations and most people that have a bad taste in their mouths about something spit it the fuck out.
We got rid of the he said she said crap a couple of seasons ago. Captain Nut Sack has retired back to his Hogpit of Love and the Right Reverend Fudgewhistle is peacefully giving his sermon on the mount to a somewhat dwindled parish. The other guy is still present at times but not really relevant in his commentary.
I could give this latest bout of High School Wah Wah Wah a name, like all the others. But at this point the douchebaggery of the situation can still be rectified, or can it.
Windham vs Fryeburg vs Togus is a perfect example. Another weekend could have been picked by Windham but that would have entailed the town of Windham actually moving their celebration to another date. Not a fixable situation. In my opinion, Togus did it on purpose to actually cut down on car count so veterans could enjoy their time in the sun. This has been the theme with the Administrators of Togus in years past. The Rod Run at Fryebueg just celebrated its 27th so don't expect that to move anytime soon.
These are just examples of scheduling conflicts that happened before a set calendar was established. Searsport and Bluehill could be used as another example, due in part to the proximity of both towns.
The only conflict between Moxie and Ossipee would have been who had the most shade. Moxie would have lost, but they still pulled a good amount of cars with some less than expert judging being done as compared to the real pro's we normally get at other shows past, present and future. Hint of sarcasm noted?
Most if not all of these are by mistake or accident. However some are on purpose, with good reasoning or forethought to accomplish a goal. But a couple were done with a little attitude, mostly because of some past misdeed or clash of personality. Scheduling your event to directly conflict with another clubs event is a little petty and should have been left in high school.
Feeling all butt hurt is fine but don't drag it around like a stone that you want to drop on someones head. To purposely schedule your event on top of another event for payback or whatever reason is not only making your club look bad or even childish it also hurts alot of people that had nothing to do with the original problem and ultimately ruins that event for everyone. Collateral damage to those that belong to both organizations is going to hurt both organizations and most people that have a bad taste in their mouths about something spit it the fuck out.
We got rid of the he said she said crap a couple of seasons ago. Captain Nut Sack has retired back to his Hogpit of Love and the Right Reverend Fudgewhistle is peacefully giving his sermon on the mount to a somewhat dwindled parish. The other guy is still present at times but not really relevant in his commentary.
I could give this latest bout of High School Wah Wah Wah a name, like all the others. But at this point the douchebaggery of the situation can still be rectified, or can it.
7/9/12
Tiskit Taskit
Put all the shows in a basket.
Seems that way doesn't it. We had more shit to do on the 23rd -24th than you could shake a stick at. Now as the second weekend in a row of twiddling ones thumbs in hopes of a car show has past, we have yet another weekend of choices.
But before we get into that, a flash review of the past, starting with the 23rd. Rod Run was a blast with a Shower, Heard good things about the Windham show, Togus got its wish, I was told that Harrison was the best yet and Dover- Foxcroft was a hike, fun and a hike. Then we took a trip to MDI with others and ate up some fuel, wore out some tires, found a great place to eat and missed some rather nasty ass thunderstorms.
Then we attended a boiled lunch that was actually a club meeting, finishing the time with a Front Street Shuffle that was bright and sunny and a great way to be with friends.
So that being said we now can tell of the clusterfuck that has become the car show schedule.
We have the dueling Fire Dept. shows in Searsport and Blue Hill or a Cruise night in Biddeford along with some Psychotic Illusions under the lights in Topsham. If that won't do it, there are Vintage Race Cars at Ainslee's or you can soar with the Eagles in Rumford. That's Saturday.
On Sunday you can get variable pricing at the gate, horse poop, fair food and sand drags at the Ossippee Valley Fair or Moxie in Lisbon and as always the much maligned Acton Show. I think the variable pricing at the gate in Ossipee has been fixed but I haven't verified it since the first time.
The whole point of having a calendar is to use it for spreading out a schedule, not competing against one another or as is the case of the last of June and the beginning of July using the Calendar to wipe your ass.
Some are beyond our control, with scheduling being arranged around a heritage festival or municipal mumbo jumbo that the organizers have to work with. But lately it has become a blatant case of people forgetting their 6 P's.
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
Seems that way doesn't it. We had more shit to do on the 23rd -24th than you could shake a stick at. Now as the second weekend in a row of twiddling ones thumbs in hopes of a car show has past, we have yet another weekend of choices.
But before we get into that, a flash review of the past, starting with the 23rd. Rod Run was a blast with a Shower, Heard good things about the Windham show, Togus got its wish, I was told that Harrison was the best yet and Dover- Foxcroft was a hike, fun and a hike. Then we took a trip to MDI with others and ate up some fuel, wore out some tires, found a great place to eat and missed some rather nasty ass thunderstorms.
Then we attended a boiled lunch that was actually a club meeting, finishing the time with a Front Street Shuffle that was bright and sunny and a great way to be with friends.
So that being said we now can tell of the clusterfuck that has become the car show schedule.
We have the dueling Fire Dept. shows in Searsport and Blue Hill or a Cruise night in Biddeford along with some Psychotic Illusions under the lights in Topsham. If that won't do it, there are Vintage Race Cars at Ainslee's or you can soar with the Eagles in Rumford. That's Saturday.
On Sunday you can get variable pricing at the gate, horse poop, fair food and sand drags at the Ossippee Valley Fair or Moxie in Lisbon and as always the much maligned Acton Show. I think the variable pricing at the gate in Ossipee has been fixed but I haven't verified it since the first time.
The whole point of having a calendar is to use it for spreading out a schedule, not competing against one another or as is the case of the last of June and the beginning of July using the Calendar to wipe your ass.
Some are beyond our control, with scheduling being arranged around a heritage festival or municipal mumbo jumbo that the organizers have to work with. But lately it has become a blatant case of people forgetting their 6 P's.
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
7/3/12
4TH
A long time ago a whole group of very brave men signed a piece of paper that told a world power to get lost.
Because of them I'm able to write this rag. Because of them we are able to enjoy our hobby.
To all , Happy 4th of July.
Because of them I'm able to write this rag. Because of them we are able to enjoy our hobby.
To all , Happy 4th of July.
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