gkhashem Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) I was wondering why no judging.I have been to other clubs national meets and I admit I go to get my car judged. So please don't say I am a trophy hunter. The point is that is part of the experience in addition to meeting people. I live in the northeast and this is the first time the meet has been in the area recently. I was going to go, but now I have decided not to. I would think this would decrease attendance? Edited December 12, 2015 by gkhashem (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) It's not a National Meet this year. They are calling it a 50-year Birthday Party Celebration. Al MalachowskiBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Edited December 12, 2015 by 1953mack (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Simple answer is that the person who is funding a good portion of the celebration, and whose property we are holding it on asked us not to have judging. You should reconsider your thoughts about not going as you will probably see more cars there then you normally do at meets. so far there are almost 300 cars registered. Its going to be a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Allentown will be a special event and because you live in the NE and it is close you should be attending. It is anyone's guess as to how many Buicks will be there but most think 600+, that is another reason for not judging.....too many cars.Historically we have difficulty getting enough judges for a normal meet of under 300 cars. Yes there would be a proportional number of people attending when we get more cars but that does not translate into more available judges. Also remember the judges also like to see the cars. I have judged at the last 11 judged shows and after judging and completing the paperwork, I would like to go to the field and view the cars.What often happens, after all the cars in a class are judged, some owner start removing their cars (did they come for the show or just to be judged?) Go to Allentown with or without a car and with or without judging. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Allentown is only a one day drive from NH. Drive your '89 Reatta. Because of this celebration, I know a number of longtime BCA Minuteman Chapter members (Eastern MA, NH, CT , & RI) are excited about it and are attending for their first time. Two caravans are being established from eastern MA (1 Tuesday, 1 Wednesday) to travel to the BCA 50th Celebration. Check the MMC website http://www.minutemanbuick.citymax.com/page/page/2341948.htm for further info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Sounds to me like a great celebration to attend. Would love to go just to see the cars ... & a museum in town. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.compigValve, paceMaker, cowValve | 1979 Caprice Classic (awaiting new owner)"Will I be merry or will I be blue?" __ Deborah Allen __ 'Rockin' Little Christmas' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) The best Buick show I've attended was the first Flint show. There was no judging. Besides what does some one else's opinion of your car matter...........Bob Edited December 12, 2015 by Bhigdog (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I will be joining the Texas Road Warriors again this year for an invasion of Allentown. You should stay home...it may not be safe . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) I have a new ride, so won't have to take the 2007 Lucerne... YEAAAA Edited December 13, 2015 by Bill Stoneberg (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkhashem Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) May consider going, just for some who have never had a chance to get a Buick judges a bit of a let down but maybe I am the strange one here. So if they are doing when will the meet be back again in the northeast? Some of us just drive cars and don't attend to the details. Me I have a complusion to fix everthing on a car as it was when new. So I fall into that fix everything I can box. Edited December 13, 2015 by gkhashem (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DadsReatta Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 George, I have been doing lot's of reading of old posts lately and from that (worth reading) and what my husband has said, it appears you are not alone in your thinking - there certainly is a group that have issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 To somewhat answer George's latest question, the earliest it would be in the east would be 2019, as 2017 will be in WI and 2018 in CA. Perhaps a long time to wait, but it rotates. Unless some group in the NE has some suggested ideas for 2019, I suspect it might be in the Southeast. I personally would favor Maryland or Virginia rather than the "deep south", not that I have anything against the South, except NC was very hot (but heat would not necessarily keep me away). To Dianna, my personal opinion is that "you can please some of the people some of the time, but not please all of the people all of the time". I would love to see your white Reatta parked next to maybe 50 other Reattas. And perhaps take in a bit of driving on the covered bridge tour or other driving, assuming you are planning to be in Allentown for the event. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DadsReatta Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We may do Wisconsin in 2017 if it is a judged meet as we would like to get the Reatta's Senior Gold. We enjoy the show aspect of the car hobby and of course enjoying the cars. We are considering running it through the AACA circuit this summer at least. We are not so into the social aspect so the upcoming meet doesn't hold much interest for us. That may change if we get our current restoration done and decide to take it through the process. I agree you can't please all the people but it seems odd to totally shut out a group of members especially when nationals move around so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) "We are not so into the social aspect" "but it seems odd to totally shut out a group of members" There's rational reasoning behind the no judging decision as explained in the above posts. It's not all about one person. I'm looking forward to both the cars and the car owners. I like em both.........Bob Edited December 13, 2015 by Bhigdog (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 There is also the aspect that if the expected amount of cars shows up, you would need an army of judges and paperwork handlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 The meet was in NY in 2005 or 2006, Danvers, MASS in 2011 and Allentown in 2015. Since 2003, the closest it has been to us is almost 550 miles. It can't be in everyone's back yard every year. If judging is critical, considering attending the regional meet for your region. There are typically very experienced BCA judges at these events and, being the local region, it won't be too terribly far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Sorry - 2004 or 2005. 2006 was Rochester, MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 2004 - Plano2005 - Batavia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I didn't make it to either which is why I wasn't certain and was too lazy to look it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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