Tuesday is election day. You need to get up and vote. It's your right.
Politics is not a subject often heard here unless it concerns our Hobby as Auto Enthusiasts. Tuesday does concern us as Auto Enthusiasts.
Lately there has been an Anti-Enthusiast climate not only in Bugusta but also in Pelosiville. Sure they put out a decree calling a certain day an "Appreciation Day" for us, while in some office they cooked up the E-15 idea.
On a state level we now have an Exhaust rule that is being enforced by Untrained Judgemental Law Enforcement Personnel, who are in some cases running for Re-election, (York County Sheriff) Grandstanding the entire time.
Many States have implemented legislation that supports our hobby, but many more are on the verge of passing laws that virtually outlaw our hobby by either titling restriction or a fee system that nobody but the Elite can afford and even passing environmental rules that will eventually cause us to remove our vehicles from the road IE E-15.
Wake up out there and ask yourselves if you know what your voting for and who stands for what. If your not sure call the local office of your favorite candidate and ask them there stance on E-15 or how they feel about the recent "Cash for Clunkers" program. With all the shit slingers we have for choices, have we forgotten about the issues?
In the future we may be Heroes or possibly Outlaws.
Vote Early Vote Often
10/31/10
10/27/10
Prognosis
Word has come to me via a Family member that Glen Thurlow has been given a very short time to remain on the planet. The 4 to 6 weeks he has been given is an Estimate and we all have seen it go either way.
At this point in time I can say this. THIS FUCKING SUCKS.
At this point in time I can say this. THIS FUCKING SUCKS.
10/24/10
And Now For....Something....You've Been Waiting For
This year was a Fun Year, a year that saw real people having a good time for the first time in a few years. The reason is up for debate but when I asked a person of stature in the Hobby at the New Gloucester Show last week, he stated his opinion loud and clear. HotKarz wasn't around much this year. This was a surprise from a source that is, let's just say, closer to the situation than I.
Many of the Shows saw great improvement with the help of experienced people at the gate and in other areas of their shows. A few veteran Shows showed a bit of decay but will be back with renewed vigor next year for sure.
New Shows were few, with Team 207 Show showing us what the upcoming generation is capable of with a little advice from a couple of "geezers". Car Show 2010 was another breath of fresh air with a few surprises that came at a good time in the season. Any Show organizer could take a cue from them.
A few Shows took a hint from some controversy from the previous year and all but got rid of the "Special Interest" class. Although many others just renamed it or made sure other classes were added to provide a place for the Not Especially Interesting vehicles. Poachers were more subdued about the whole thing and either left with their shorts in a knot or went to a correct class.
We also found that some shows don't use $15.00 Cheap Ass Trophies, they use Cheaper Ass Trophies or we could say Faux Trophies. Other Shows used better than a Cheap Ass Trophy Award and hopefully will continue to upset the Apple Cart with more of the same next year.
Another trend was the use of the Split Ballot system. Hooray, finally a system that takes most of the buddy system out of the equation and allowed some perennial winners to keep their sorry asses in their seats come awards time.
Judged shows still need help and are getting better, but the fact that a "cleaned a couple of weeks ago 48 Pontiac" can get a 1st Place Cheaper Than A Cheap Ass Trophy only proves that the judge was using a White Cane to see my Car.
Pissing contests caused a few tears and some bad feelings among some of us and apologies were made, most were accepted and life moves on. After all this is just an opinion and its our right to state our opinions under the U.S. Constitution. As some found out this rag has more Integrity than you can haul in a truck and posts all comments.
That's about it for now.
Till Next
Many of the Shows saw great improvement with the help of experienced people at the gate and in other areas of their shows. A few veteran Shows showed a bit of decay but will be back with renewed vigor next year for sure.
New Shows were few, with Team 207 Show showing us what the upcoming generation is capable of with a little advice from a couple of "geezers". Car Show 2010 was another breath of fresh air with a few surprises that came at a good time in the season. Any Show organizer could take a cue from them.
A few Shows took a hint from some controversy from the previous year and all but got rid of the "Special Interest" class. Although many others just renamed it or made sure other classes were added to provide a place for the Not Especially Interesting vehicles. Poachers were more subdued about the whole thing and either left with their shorts in a knot or went to a correct class.
We also found that some shows don't use $15.00 Cheap Ass Trophies, they use Cheaper Ass Trophies or we could say Faux Trophies. Other Shows used better than a Cheap Ass Trophy Award and hopefully will continue to upset the Apple Cart with more of the same next year.
Another trend was the use of the Split Ballot system. Hooray, finally a system that takes most of the buddy system out of the equation and allowed some perennial winners to keep their sorry asses in their seats come awards time.
Judged shows still need help and are getting better, but the fact that a "cleaned a couple of weeks ago 48 Pontiac" can get a 1st Place Cheaper Than A Cheap Ass Trophy only proves that the judge was using a White Cane to see my Car.
Pissing contests caused a few tears and some bad feelings among some of us and apologies were made, most were accepted and life moves on. After all this is just an opinion and its our right to state our opinions under the U.S. Constitution. As some found out this rag has more Integrity than you can haul in a truck and posts all comments.
That's about it for now.
Till Next
10/20/10
Nokomis
Got one more for you tried and true fanatics of the $15.00 Cheap Ass Trophy.
On October 31st at the Nokomis Regional High School (Newport) the Junior ROTC is putting on a Show. Gates open at 8am with a $5.00 entry fee and a $1.00 spectator fee. I'm not sure if that includes a passenger.
The part that throws me off is how many Classes and how many awards per class as the flyer states that a "Judge's will choose from all class and choose a winner from each class". For More Information, armyirotc.cars@gmail.com
Anyway it could be Fun and for sure a little cooler than some of us would choose.
On October 31st at the Nokomis Regional High School (Newport) the Junior ROTC is putting on a Show. Gates open at 8am with a $5.00 entry fee and a $1.00 spectator fee. I'm not sure if that includes a passenger.
The part that throws me off is how many Classes and how many awards per class as the flyer states that a "Judge's will choose from all class and choose a winner from each class". For More Information, armyirotc.cars@gmail.com
Anyway it could be Fun and for sure a little cooler than some of us would choose.
10/19/10
You Don't Say
Here tell of 2 more shows, I don't have any details. Both are on the same day in the same area of Maine. York and Ogunquit supposedly. Also another Show in Berwick on the 7th of November, again no details.
I think most of us are relegated to putting our rides away for the season, as some already have. I myself keep the Pontiac on alert status all year as you never know when it might be warm enough for another ride.
In the next few days I'll be posting my yearly rant on the season past and setting the record straight on a few things that came up during the year. With that posting we here at this rag will be winding down a bit, but hopefully can keep it going at least once a week.
I think most of us are relegated to putting our rides away for the season, as some already have. I myself keep the Pontiac on alert status all year as you never know when it might be warm enough for another ride.
In the next few days I'll be posting my yearly rant on the season past and setting the record straight on a few things that came up during the year. With that posting we here at this rag will be winding down a bit, but hopefully can keep it going at least once a week.
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