As an earlier post indicated, a legislator has sponsored a bill proposal for vehicles registered under the Antique Auto criteria to be exempt from needing mufflers. Evidently the legislator's constituents that have hounded him, are not comfortable with the 95dba limit that is presently on the books as Statute.
This tells me that the "constituents" are in all likelihood not running stock engines and are probably a couple of "so far from legal it hurts" Antique car owners, that the only way they can get on the road is with a non-inspected vehicle.
Sitting in my big comfy chair on Saturday night is normal. Getting a phone call from the Legislator at 8:30pm was not. After listening to him for about 5 minutes, I explained to him about the Work Group that had just reported to the Transportation Committee. He knew nothing about it. DUH.
I then told him that 95dba is loud enough to have him removed from a public building if he shouted that loud. I also explained that as a hobby we have worked with the state since the 70's and gotten what we wanted through negotiation and respect.
Having the chance to educate this legislator on the fact that the 95dba that is in place was asked for by us in 2003 so that another bill proposal would not be more restrictive and the standard was set forth by the SAE was great. Getting a DUH as a response just shows you what we are up against.
1/29/11
One Down
Got no old photos of long forgotten relatives or stuff like that. Got no juicy gossip or tall tales of daring do. Got a pile of snow in the yard and a calendar that says January is all but over.
On the legislative scene we have a couple of hits that are of concern. The first is an LD that wants the Antique Auto Plate criteria changed to include "Buses". The concern is whether its for the vehicle or the contents. Picture a 70 year bus filled with 80 year old women. It would look like a family pack of Q-Tips on wheels.
The second one is a slap yourself on the forehead LD. After working with the Road Noise Task Force and coming up with a plan that is going to work or at this point is working, somebody didn't get the memo. This one is to "exempt" Antique Autos from needing a Muffler. Well dip me in honey and throw me to the lesbians, this guy isn't even on the same planet as the rest of us and needs to have the depth of the gene pool checked. Brings a truer realization of WTF.
Meanwhile the All Clubs Social is fast approaching with the publishers of Cruise Maine hosting. We wish them luck.
On the legislative scene we have a couple of hits that are of concern. The first is an LD that wants the Antique Auto Plate criteria changed to include "Buses". The concern is whether its for the vehicle or the contents. Picture a 70 year bus filled with 80 year old women. It would look like a family pack of Q-Tips on wheels.
The second one is a slap yourself on the forehead LD. After working with the Road Noise Task Force and coming up with a plan that is going to work or at this point is working, somebody didn't get the memo. This one is to "exempt" Antique Autos from needing a Muffler. Well dip me in honey and throw me to the lesbians, this guy isn't even on the same planet as the rest of us and needs to have the depth of the gene pool checked. Brings a truer realization of WTF.
Meanwhile the All Clubs Social is fast approaching with the publishers of Cruise Maine hosting. We wish them luck.
1/20/11
Condolences
Connie Peacock sent this to me about an hour ago.
Many of you have met Jim's sister Beth at different car shows over the years. Well she has passed away after a battle with cancer.
ROCHESTER — Elizabeth Dalziel Cook, 49, of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Hyder Family Hospice House.She was born Jan. 19, 1961, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of James and Nina (Lepuschenko) Peacock.Beth had been an obstetrical registered nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for 10 years. Previously she worked in the labor and delivery units at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire and Hunt Hospital in Danvers, Mass.Beth loved spending time with her husband and son and always brought extended family and friends together for cookouts at the pool. Some of her favorite activities were attending Nathan's cross-country meets and plays, going to the beach, spending time with her friends and picking lilacs in the spring.Members of her family include her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey Cook of Rochester; her son, Nathan Cook of Rochester; brothers, James Peacock and his wife, Connie, of Dresden,Maine and William Peacock of W Gardiner, Maine; sisters, Jessie Thompson and her husband, Col. Charles Thompson of Alaska and Robin Beasley of Rochester, NH; nephews, Brian Thompson and Ryan Pierce.Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beth's name may be made to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Health Foundation, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 for the New Women and Children's Center. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.@Online guest book:Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.
Condolences to Jim and Connie as well as the rest of their family, From Your Extended Family
Many of you have met Jim's sister Beth at different car shows over the years. Well she has passed away after a battle with cancer.
ROCHESTER — Elizabeth Dalziel Cook, 49, of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Hyder Family Hospice House.She was born Jan. 19, 1961, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of James and Nina (Lepuschenko) Peacock.Beth had been an obstetrical registered nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for 10 years. Previously she worked in the labor and delivery units at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire and Hunt Hospital in Danvers, Mass.Beth loved spending time with her husband and son and always brought extended family and friends together for cookouts at the pool. Some of her favorite activities were attending Nathan's cross-country meets and plays, going to the beach, spending time with her friends and picking lilacs in the spring.Members of her family include her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey Cook of Rochester; her son, Nathan Cook of Rochester; brothers, James Peacock and his wife, Connie, of Dresden,Maine and William Peacock of W Gardiner, Maine; sisters, Jessie Thompson and her husband, Col. Charles Thompson of Alaska and Robin Beasley of Rochester, NH; nephews, Brian Thompson and Ryan Pierce.Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beth's name may be made to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Health Foundation, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 for the New Women and Children's Center. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.@Online guest book:Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.
Condolences to Jim and Connie as well as the rest of their family, From Your Extended Family
1/5/11
Oh My
As the winter drags on with all the warmth of a mother in-law, you sit and wonder what to do this weekend. There is Football but even that seems like a dull time as this is a bye week for the Patriots.
You could always hang out at Homer World and get arrested for molesting the PVC Pipe or leave a spittle sample on the window of the local trophy shop window.
Or you could get your depressed self to Bugusta for the Motorsports Show on the 7th thru 9th at the Bugusta Civic Center. Friday, January 7th 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Saturday, January 8th 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday, January 9th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It'll cost you $9.00 to get in the door.
Then for those that want that nostalgia stuff, there is the 7th Annual Mid-Winter Hot Rod and Drag Racing Nostalgia Fest in Hudson MA. Here they will tell tall tales of yesteryear and show some great videos of places that no longer exist in drag racing and are remembered by those that actually were there. Held at the Elk's Lodge in Hudson MA from 2 to 7 on the 8th. This one will cost you a dollar more than Bugusta.
You could always hang out at Homer World and get arrested for molesting the PVC Pipe or leave a spittle sample on the window of the local trophy shop window.
Or you could get your depressed self to Bugusta for the Motorsports Show on the 7th thru 9th at the Bugusta Civic Center. Friday, January 7th 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Saturday, January 8th 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday, January 9th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It'll cost you $9.00 to get in the door.
Then for those that want that nostalgia stuff, there is the 7th Annual Mid-Winter Hot Rod and Drag Racing Nostalgia Fest in Hudson MA. Here they will tell tall tales of yesteryear and show some great videos of places that no longer exist in drag racing and are remembered by those that actually were there. Held at the Elk's Lodge in Hudson MA from 2 to 7 on the 8th. This one will cost you a dollar more than Bugusta.
1/1/11
It Never Sleeps
It's January 1st of 2011 and already the Car Show season is gearing up with 12 events already listed for the State of Maine. Legislation is rearing its head to allow the "Bus" to be included in the criteria for "Antique" registration plates.
The World of Wheels Show is moved in venue and date, to April 1,2 & 3 but still in Boston but about a mile from its previous place.
If your planning a show get the details to me here or over at roadscholars@live.com to be posted at http://roadscholars.webs.com/
Looks like we will be busy.
The World of Wheels Show is moved in venue and date, to April 1,2 & 3 but still in Boston but about a mile from its previous place.
If your planning a show get the details to me here or over at roadscholars@live.com to be posted at http://roadscholars.webs.com/
Looks like we will be busy.
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