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  1. The red eye was worth an ice cream sundae with HVS and mom at Chocolate World. I think I will participate in that tradition next year! It was fun seeing you and Dave too! Thanks for letting me laugh on your shoulder at the banquet, I needed someone to keep me out of trouble. Great Friends and super times!! Make sure you two come down for Gainesville in March, especially since the school children prevent me from going to Philadelphia. Slightly off topic... but this discussion board is really neat!
  2. 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!
  3. Bob, your region did a mighty fine job!
  4. Hey, what a bright idea to bring the cars to the kids! As a teacher, I think any school would be willing to have someone bring in a car and explain how an engine works, etc. And, I plan on having a pre-war Buick visit my classroom. Not only does it make history tangible to today's generation, but enthusiasm for these topics and exposure to antique cars is also very contagious.
  5. Dan, very well put! These cars are fun to drive even if it just around the neighborhood block or on a 5 day tour. I hope the other team members are doing well. I saw our fearless captain in Tallahassee.
  6. I have been involved with AACA through my family since I was a little girl. My parents involvement with the local/national events (shows and tours) gave me a wide variety of experiences with antique autos. This early appreciation of antique cars has kept me an active life member of AACA. I know for a fact that a twenty-something adult who works +50 hours a week can make time for a hobby they love. I do not own an antique myself. Too much $$$ for me. But I have access to friends and family who allow me the opportunity to enjoy their vehicles. I have had the pleasure to drive a range of vehicles from a 1911 Hudson (at the age of 17) which I cranked by myself to a 1970 Buick Skylark. Let me also say this if I had a choice of driving my parents'1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi or the 1913 Buick I helped restore... the Buick would win hands down. I also judge at shows when I can and love to car hop on tours! I have also started as a volunteer to drive vehicles to AACA events. AACA is a wonderful way to meet new people no matter what age. In fact just this past weekend in Tallahassee I had a great conversation about early Buicks with someone my own age showing a 1924 Buick. At the same time I have many "older" friends through the AACA who I have known for +20 years! Anyone who complains about the AACA being a bunch of "old men" should really try to invite their younger friends to events and extend their social boundaries a bit and talk to the older members, not only do they know a lot about these historic vehicles but they have a lot of heart too! PS-Converting a car to a flashy modified with a custom paint job and exhaust system can be expensive too.
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