The short version of "My first Hershey"- I was so excited about finally going that I couldn't sleep the night before my red eye up to Harrisburg last Friday! I was so impressed with the whole event. I found it easy to get around especially with the famed school bus for transportation from the Motor Lodge to the fields. "As the wheels on the bus went round and round," I noticed everyone had smiles on their faces. Once I was dropped off I made my way towards the stadium and watched the race cars from the pits. According to several reliable sources I was informed the sprint cars and high wheel races were not to be missed. Sources proved correct. My god the flea market! Very overwhelming and I wasn't sure where I was walking but I had fun doing it. Was informed by the President of the Library that having a mission to complete in the flea market helps. Guess next time I need to undertake a mission. In my opinion, the flea market ranks as the most enjoyable part. Watching the people find their treasures and revel in finding those long, lost, elusive parts was a treat. While in the flea market I was reunited with long, lost relatives and friends. I also met a lot of new friends and vendors who definitely know how to have a good time. Although, this didn't include tasting any "White Lightning!" The PEOPLE is what makes this hobby so special. A sidenote, Steve should be commended for getting Antiques Roadshow in there, the exposure for the AACA can only do great things for us. The judges breakfast was well done. Afterwards, I felt like a giddy little girl at the state fair as I spied the cars drive onto the show field for close to an hour. I discovered that doing this was the best way to see the assortment of vehicles. The prospect of judging at Hershey seemed a little daunting at first with all the cars that could potentially be in the classes. However, it didn't prove be anymore difficult than any other AACA event. I even enjoyed the banquet. Of course, keeping good company helps too. It is easy to see why Hershey is such a big deal to so many people. I think I'll go next year... maybe with a mission too!