Medomak Show

Got a call from the Chief Bottle Washer and Chef in Charge of the the 10th Annual Cruisin to Graduation Show with a request.

Evidently they want to set up an area as a Showcase, to show these specific vehicles to the public without Competing for Trophies. She went on to say that some of the area Dealers and Owl's Head Transportation Museum would participate in this also.

I gave her the names of some people who might be interested in this as they are not Trophy Hunters or wish any type of accolades.

Now some of you Trophy Mongers (I don't want use whore, as that congers up visions of street corners, bad fashion and heavy makeup) could jump on this as a sign of good faith that you are actually trying to curb your passion for that $25.00 Cheap Ass Trophy(as the price of oil rises so does the price of plastic tubing, faux marble and the adhesive that holds those little brass labels on)and want to have fun.

If your interested you can contact Elizabeth-Ann Bartlett Phone: 207-542-0848

LD 1306

Ld 1306 will be going to public hearing on the 12th, Tuesday, at 1pm in Room 126 of the Capital Building before the Transportation Committee. The language has again been revised and the Right Reverend is still adamantly opposed I'm sure.

As we approach this, remember this date is also the 150th Anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. Coincidence???

Meanwhile Back at the Ranch...

As I sit here in my 400lb Ogre suit, thinking of who's cornflakes I can shit in, I get this e-mail from SEMA.

The e-mail has to do with an April Fool's Prank. Evidently an Orson Welles/War of the Worlds type of moment came over the membership of the Shelby American Automobile Club.

It seems a Newsletter/E-mail was sent out, with an article in the name of Senator Charles Schumer with a proposed Federal Collector Car Tax.

Trumpets across the land were sounded, Paul Revere rode again and about 10,000 assholes puckered up so tight it will be next month before they can fart. All as a prank.

Everybody is now laughing except Senator Schumer whose office is now under siege by the ones who didn't get the memo.

SUCKED

So we went to World of Wheels in Boston today. Great ride down with some good people and the Massholevanians were even driving better than usual.

The World of Wheels moved its venue this year to the Boston Seaport World Trade Center which is a great place to have a show.

The problem is the Show sucked, really sucked, as in big time. After having helped set up an award winning car from Maine at last years Show, this year as a spectator found no satisfaction at all.

The biggest problem was the size of the show itself, which was a 1/3rd scale replica of its former self. About 100 cars, hardly any vendors, and not one big name car or draw. Well let me say that a different way, they didn't have any big name cars to draw people in just celebrities.

Paul Teutul Sr. of OCC fame was present and a revelation came from on high, he's only about 5'9" Tall and really old. Jonathan Hildstrand from Deadliest Catch was also on hand as a draw for some more spectators.

So what we got for a $15.00 Admission was a few fancy ass cars and 2 douche bags.

Great, Just Fucking Great, glad I was with friends

Something New ???

Hey I got this e-mail from the Portland Motor Club, sounds like it could get interesting if they can find some help to pull it off. Let me repeat that last bit IF THEY CAN FIND SOME HELP!!!

Sorry, here is the content of the message.

Hi there. We're doing a new event this year in Portland with the Portland Police Department to support their "P.A.L." program for kids at risk -- trying to provide positive things to do for area kids. We're doing a car (trucks and motorcycles, too) show on Saturday, June 25 in Portland -- not expecting it to be a huge show -- we want to get the word out to everyone but especially to get the word out to any "youth" out there (teens and early twenties) who are interested in cars at any level (owners, mechanics, restoring, body work, customizing (tricking out), detailing, etc.). A healthy interest in cars can be a good distraction for young people. And, of course, there will be lots of kids on hand. We'll certainly be reaching out to the regular car show community but we want to add this focus to the event. We are going to contact the PATHS high school program in Portland that serves pretty much Cumberland County with various auto-related classes at the high school level. What and who else it out there? Do you have a passion to pass on your passion for cars to the next generation? We are looking for some guidance and support to help get this event off the ground. Do you know of any younger car groups out there that might like to help introduce their love of cars to kids and teens in Portland? Can you help us with some tips on how to run a simple car show -- we'll have a few categories including teen owners (16-19) and early twenties (20-25) as classes and a few others. We will have a lot of activities and items of interest for both young and older car people. • We expect to have the entire cast of special police vehicles on hand -- bomb truck, SWAT vehicle, etc. -- for viewing and some demo • We'll be doing some fun competitions like tire changing races, etc. • Detailing demonstrations • A texting while driving golf cart obstacle course demo • Late model muscle car youth favorites (Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, etc.) from area dealers • The car show itself • Possibly a burn-out event • Raffles, door prizes, (reasonable) live music from area youth, food to support area community groups If this idea interests you at all and you have any ideas or energy to share, we'd be grateful especially for leads on reaching out to youth statewide and for how to do the basics of the show (forms, disclaimers, judging, etc.). Of course, we'd be happy if you could just talk this up when you can. This could even serve as the beginning of a state-wide, youth-focus annual event in various locations to kick off a healthy, safe summer. Please be in touch. Thanks so much. And have a great car season yourself. We should have all your events online on our Portland Motor Club website very soon. Kal Rogers Membership Director, Portland Motor Club direct: 207-233-9970 Raymond Ruby Youth Services Officer, Portland Police Department