As I was growing up... wait. let me rephrase that. As I was getting older, I heard many times , "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen". In the house I got older in...caught myself... it was always hot in the kitchen, so I learned to stand the heat. You'll see where this is going in a bit.
In writing this rag, from time to time I have inadvertently stepped on the wrong toes. I won't apologize for stating my opinion or for you taking it the wrong way. I will however state loudly that my comments calling a show (be it yours or someone else's ) a "Cheap Ass Trophy Show" is my referral to any show giving an award made of plastic tubing, faux marble and stick on brass plates or a fact simile thereof. As many of you know I try not to be part of the mix when it comes to voting. Thus my way of saying I came because I wanted to, not for an award given by a group of my peers or a panel of judges. So take it any way you want, its not personal.
Another term I used in the past and will again without remorse is "Trophy Whore". My term for anyone who gets all pissy and displays a childish tantrum if they don't get their $25.00 Cheap Ass Trophy. Sometimes it means an owner that only goes to car shows for the trophy and not just to be there to enjoy a relaxing day. Again don't take it personally.
So if you take this rag that seriously or take what I write that personally, the exit from the kitchen is on the left. It might get hotter as the season goes on.
The conflict mentioned in the previous post of Veterans vs. Benefit vs. Rod Run will probably sort itself out but I personally see it this way. The ones that feel its their duty as citizens of the U.S.A. to support our veterans stuck in a medical facility with little hope of returning to a normal way of life, will go to Togus. Those that want their weekly fix of awards and donate toward a scholarship fund that carries the name of someone that was taken from this earth before his time will go to that event. The other crowd will head to the fairgrounds, enjoy themselves, crack open an adult beverage and not give a shit either way. You can pretty much figure out where I'll be. But then again thats part of what I do and I almost have to be there. Being me really sucks at times.
OK, direction change. Did anyone notice at the recent All Clubs Social that an organization was missing and has never been in attendance in all the years that the A.C.S. has been doing its thing. I have been to everyone of the All Club Socials and have yet to hear from anyone from the Bath Parks & Recreation Dept or the Bath Knights of Columbus whose show is right across the street from the American Legion Post we were all sitting in. Can they not be bothered or are we just expected to attend. If I remember correctly last years registration forms came postage due. Think about it.
Thats it for this day.
3/3/12
3/1/12
Hello, Been Waiting Long
Ahem, excuse me for asking, but did you miss me.
Well to make a long story short Mrs. Calabash told me to get back to the blog.
Social Media is a plot akin to the LSD experiments done on mice just so we could watch them walk into walls and eat each other alive. Spend enough time on Facebook and you to can watch the gossip mongering recipe exchanging drama kings and queens whip themselves into a frenzy like a young boy seeing his first issue of Hustler. Next page on that crap.
The upcoming Show Season could prove to be interesting to say the least. Here it is the 1st day of March and we are in conflict, he said, she said, bullshit spewing, I want my $25.00 Cheap Ass Trophy mode already.
Togus Veteran's BBQ moved their date and are downsizing the event so that the Veterans can actually get out to attend rather than be overwhelmed by the massive crowds and guest speakers that could bore dead people. This move conflicts with another show which is a benefit show which in turn also conflicts with a Rod Run about 30 miles away. Can you feel the tension.
On a National Note we have a location closer to home for the Goodguys Rod & Custom Associations East Coast Nationals. The move takes the show from the Dutch County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck NY. to the Big E in Springfield MA. and that conflicts with any Father's Day festivities planned around here.
Which brings up another change. The Hodgman's Father's Fun Day Cruise In will be happening on Fathers Day and guess what. There ain't going to be no Cheap Ass Trophies, just sit down take a load off relax in the sun have a nice day type of stuff.
That's about all for now.
As it always was and always will be, send a comment and it will get posted no matter what it says. No profanity (in excess) No name calling etc. Same Rules Apply.
Dam that felt good.
Well to make a long story short Mrs. Calabash told me to get back to the blog.
Social Media is a plot akin to the LSD experiments done on mice just so we could watch them walk into walls and eat each other alive. Spend enough time on Facebook and you to can watch the gossip mongering recipe exchanging drama kings and queens whip themselves into a frenzy like a young boy seeing his first issue of Hustler. Next page on that crap.
The upcoming Show Season could prove to be interesting to say the least. Here it is the 1st day of March and we are in conflict, he said, she said, bullshit spewing, I want my $25.00 Cheap Ass Trophy mode already.
Togus Veteran's BBQ moved their date and are downsizing the event so that the Veterans can actually get out to attend rather than be overwhelmed by the massive crowds and guest speakers that could bore dead people. This move conflicts with another show which is a benefit show which in turn also conflicts with a Rod Run about 30 miles away. Can you feel the tension.
On a National Note we have a location closer to home for the Goodguys Rod & Custom Associations East Coast Nationals. The move takes the show from the Dutch County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck NY. to the Big E in Springfield MA. and that conflicts with any Father's Day festivities planned around here.
Which brings up another change. The Hodgman's Father's Fun Day Cruise In will be happening on Fathers Day and guess what. There ain't going to be no Cheap Ass Trophies, just sit down take a load off relax in the sun have a nice day type of stuff.
That's about all for now.
As it always was and always will be, send a comment and it will get posted no matter what it says. No profanity (in excess) No name calling etc. Same Rules Apply.
Dam that felt good.
6/18/11
"Good Night, Mrs Calabash, Wherever You Are"
A quotation from Jimmy Durante is the only way to begin this post.
After 352 posts it's time. I don't sell snake oil cures or miracle treatments, I don't discuss politics unless it has to do with our hobby. I have always tried to say it like it is and kept the faith through out the many postings that most have enjoyed since the start.
What I have done is give a point of view that sometimes went against the established train of thought. An opinion that went against some oppressive ideas on Car Shows and the way they should be run. We told stories with more characters than the cast of the Sopranos. We've made some friends and a few enemies who I'm sure will be glad to read this. But at all times writing the truth and with a truck load of integrity.
With the advent of the Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook and the instantaneous posting of comments from mobile aps and every gadget known, this Blog is old and Antiquated. It is time to put it to bed.
However it may come back if needed, without warning, at any moment.
I have really enjoyed my time here on the keyboard and especially enjoyed the comments and the greetings given for a good posting or even being called a son of a bitch and an asshole by the ones that were raked over the coals as it meant I made the point and it was sharp. Constantly pushing my opinion on others reminds me to much of someone else and thats not what this Blog was about. Besides I can always say it to their faces.
With that I say Goodnight.
After 352 posts it's time. I don't sell snake oil cures or miracle treatments, I don't discuss politics unless it has to do with our hobby. I have always tried to say it like it is and kept the faith through out the many postings that most have enjoyed since the start.
What I have done is give a point of view that sometimes went against the established train of thought. An opinion that went against some oppressive ideas on Car Shows and the way they should be run. We told stories with more characters than the cast of the Sopranos. We've made some friends and a few enemies who I'm sure will be glad to read this. But at all times writing the truth and with a truck load of integrity.
With the advent of the Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook and the instantaneous posting of comments from mobile aps and every gadget known, this Blog is old and Antiquated. It is time to put it to bed.
However it may come back if needed, without warning, at any moment.
I have really enjoyed my time here on the keyboard and especially enjoyed the comments and the greetings given for a good posting or even being called a son of a bitch and an asshole by the ones that were raked over the coals as it meant I made the point and it was sharp. Constantly pushing my opinion on others reminds me to much of someone else and thats not what this Blog was about. Besides I can always say it to their faces.
With that I say Goodnight.
6/7/11
This Week
We have a new show at the Cumberland Fair Grounds that is scheduled for Sunday. On Saturday at the same venue they are scheduling " Maine's Biggest Yard Sale ". Hopefully nobody gets there early and has their car sold.
C.H.O.P. Starts tonight and the weather is looking good for that. It does seem a little late in the season for it to start but as always Quality is much better than Quantity as Roy's is finding out with a virtual ghost town last week.
As we approach the Fathers Day weekend the call for assistance from the Club that was the Knucklebusters has gone out and they would like help parking cars and with other areas of the show. Step up and help as this in all likeliehood is the last one.
Via e-mail and a posting on the other guys blurb Cruise Maine Magazine's Kim Walker is asking for assistance in finding the owner of a vehicle with a registration plate that reads Elvis 32, That tells me 2 things, most likely it's a 1932 something and that registration at the Awsesome Auto and Bike Fest needs alot of work.
C.H.O.P. Starts tonight and the weather is looking good for that. It does seem a little late in the season for it to start but as always Quality is much better than Quantity as Roy's is finding out with a virtual ghost town last week.
As we approach the Fathers Day weekend the call for assistance from the Club that was the Knucklebusters has gone out and they would like help parking cars and with other areas of the show. Step up and help as this in all likeliehood is the last one.
Via e-mail and a posting on the other guys blurb Cruise Maine Magazine's Kim Walker is asking for assistance in finding the owner of a vehicle with a registration plate that reads Elvis 32, That tells me 2 things, most likely it's a 1932 something and that registration at the Awsesome Auto and Bike Fest needs alot of work.
6/6/11
Bridgton
Let's start by saying the weather couldn't have been better. After that we could say the change of venue was a plus. The Coffee Mug/Thermos was an added surprise.
Then we would sound like the other guy and rip this show a new ass.
I had a good time, with old friends and a few new ones were made along the way.
That's what it should be about.
Then we would sound like the other guy and rip this show a new ass.
I had a good time, with old friends and a few new ones were made along the way.
That's what it should be about.
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