Guest Plumbr116@aol.com Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Is there any truth to the rumor that the AACA is going to have a noon-time horn blow at the Hershey fall meet? The Rough & Tumble Museum in Kinser Pa. has a noontime whistle blow at their Thresherman's Reunion and it's very impressive! Ahooga's at noon could be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. Don't even think about this................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I like the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I wouldnt want to hear 1300 horns blow at noon, but I dont understand WHY our National Anthem can not be performed or at least a recording played EACH AND EVERY DAY at Hershey at the start of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) I like the idea!A dozen or so melodious steam whistles blowing are a far far cry from over a thousand people leaning on their annoying car horns for absolutely no good reason. Think about it..........Bob Edited September 6, 2010 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I have a friend that wears hearing aids in both ears. I can well imagine how that would sound to her, or anyone else that has to wear them. Probably not something they would enjoy. I do agree with windjamer on the playing the USA National Anthem each day. And a few others from other countries might make our foreign visitors feel welcome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 The NATIONAL ANTHEM has been BANNED at Hershey? Please point out the jerk that caused that. I wouldnt want to hear 1300 horns blow at noon, but I dont understand WHY our National Anthem can not be performed or at least a recording played EACH AND EVERY DAY at Hershey at the start of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I agree withshop rat and hd,lets hear our anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 those horns blasting would be worse than the music some shows assault your ears with. As for the National Anthem, I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Ok, you convinced me. National Anthem is a better idea. Is there a sound system that would make that possible thruout the flea market and at the Saturday show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 lol 37, the Anthem has not been baned, it just is not played each day and I and outhers think it should be.Canandaiqua is to be commended for the outstanding job a (Ithink ) young student performed on show day. I missed show day at Hershey last year due to illness,but I was there Tue. through Fri. morning and dont remember hearing the Anthem. Someone said it might anoy our forign guest, Horse manore,they are guest,its our show our country and our anthem. I think we lose a little more pride in country every year, time to start takeing it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Well said Windjamer! This is The Antique Car Club of AMERICA, last time they asked me for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packards1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Please, someone in charge take some leadership and get the anthem played each morning. There are a lot of collectors overseas in harms way who would love to be at Hershey. Their service makes our way of life possible. Play the anthem and honor our country and those who serve. There seems to be no problem making a bunch of useless anouncements over the PA system, at least do something to inspire Americans at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) If Bristol Motor Speedway can have a prayer, have a military/ROTC honor guard, have the children of NASCAR drivers and crew to sing the National Anthem, have three men parachute out of an airplane with one of them trailing a LARGE American flag, fire off fireworks to go with the National Anthem and have a branch of the military fly jets or helicopters over the speedway with thousands of fans in attendance...I know that the AACA can arrange for a decent rendition of the National Anthem to be played each day. Edited September 8, 2010 by Shop Rat Correct a type-o. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 If Bristol Motor Speedway can have a prayer, have a military/ROTC honor guard, have the children of NASCAR drivers and crew to sing the National Anthem, have three men parachute out of an airplane with one of them trailing a LARGE American flag, fire off fireworks to go with the National Anthem and have a branch of the military fly jets or helicopters over the speedway with thousands of fans in attendance...I know that the AACA can arrange for a decent rendition of the National Anthem to be played each day.Susan and Dick,I agree the National Anthem should be played each day. Have you contacted the Hershey Region yet? They are the hosts of the Fall Meet and I would not assume all of these suggestions by you and others on this Forum will be answered here! Contact them and let us know how you make out.Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Packards1...I am not positive but I think it was played each day last year. We have brought this thread to the region's attention and I just thought of a cool idea with a bi-plane for Saturday that I will bring up tonight. Remember, one person may want Kate Smith to sing it and another has no idea in heck who she is! The single best rendition I ever heard was a trumpet player at Phoenix Raceway. We each have our taste and someone will complain whatever they choose. In any case, Peter is right, if you want change you need to contact those that can make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Susan and Dick,I agree the National Anthem should be played each day. Have you contacted the Hershey Region yet? .....Peter.Peter, I just sent this e-mail to the President of the Hershey Region.I would like to add my support to the idea of having The National Anthem played each day at the Hershey Meet if at all possible. I also support the playing of the National Anthems of visitors from other countries to help them to feel welcome here. Susan W. Linden, Sec.Kanawha Valley Region - AACACharleston area, West Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Susan, Sounds nice, but impractical to me.Personally I would suggest just the Star Spangled Banner. If they tried to play the National Anthem for every country represented, you could never get them all without slighting somebody. Also, the crowd is not going to stand there reverently as long as it would take to play even a small percentage of them. If they are going to be ignored by the crowd, that would be less respectful than not playing them. Besides, Hershey is in only one nation, so only one National Anthem is necessary in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 With some 30-40 countries usually represented, that would not make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 lol 37, the Anthem has not been baned, it just is not played each day and I and outhers think it should be.Canandaiqua is to be commended for the outstanding job a (Ithink ) young student performed on show day. I missed show day at Hershey last year due to illness,but I was there Tue. through Fri. morning and dont remember hearing the Anthem. Someone said it might anoy our forign guest, Horse manore,they are guest,its our show our country and our anthem. I think we lose a little more pride in country every year, time to start takeing it back.Dick, the girl who sung the national anthem at Canandaigua was a young lady who was a senior at Canandaigua Academy. In order to give credit where credit is due, Bill Boudway was the one who made this happen. Bill didn't nail that down until Friday night before the meet. He did a great job and really hit a home run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Sorry Pat, It was not a home run IMHO it was a grand slam. Its to bad you dont have a recording of her. IMHO Hershey could use it all week. It may have been Bills idea, but its a + for your club you can be proud of. It also gos to prove it dont take all year to get something done,just needs someone to take the bull by the horn as Bill did and Get-R-Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Good news folks it will be played.Here is the reply I got today regarding the playing of the National Anthem. Hello Susan, we discussed the idea about playing the National Anthem eachday and that's what we are planning on doing. As far as the NationalAnthem from other countries I'm not sure at this time. Thank you for yourinput.Rich AmspacherHershey Region President I thanked him for his quick response and mentioned that Matt Hinson felt, and I do agree, that the playing of other nation's anthems could create issues if people did not stop what they were doing to show respect. It seemed like a nifty way to welcome them. But I can certainly see where it could cause problems too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Great job Sussy Q, gos to prove,The difficult at once,The impossible next:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thank you susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 wj and old car fan, you are both welcome. I know that Steve M. greased the wheels some for us with this. Now I can't wait to see that bi-plane buzz the field. I got to ride in one once and it was a real treat to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm glad to hear about this. As I mentioned in the other post, playing the national anthem from all participating countries is not practical. We are visited by at least 30-40 countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I know that there are folks from many countries but I honestly never dreamed they came in from that many countries. I have heard many renditions of the Star Stangled Banner in my life. But I have to say there is something special about children singing it. The tempo might be off , many will be off pitch :eek:, some forget some of the words , but they are the ones all of this passes to in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 They are the next leaders, i do not care if it is out of tune,darn hard to sing,but they should know it,thanks for your effort susan.My hat will be off ,with hand on heart,God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rednwhitenblue Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I'm in Chocolate field and they do play the national athem daily for the last 10 years or so. Trust me. I'm over by Coker Tire and I put up a 20' flag up and Coker does the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 See the other thread about national anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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