Thanks for the most incredible weekend I have experienced! The Garage Crawl was fun for me, I hope the attendees enjoyed it. The most incredulous bunch of folks with some cool cars showed up for the Burgers and Dogs at MY Place(TM) Friday evening. We even got to use the garage for wrenching and hanging out. My neighbors were entertained and had a very real pleasure of seeing the cars the HAMB is about. I have very good neighbors . I sincerely wish each and every one could have been here I did not make the WZJUNK route 66 cruise, but had reports that it was enjoyeed by all who took part in it. The drags were an experience with out equal. As Levi's Classic showed, there were very respectable times turned for street driven cars. Drive 'em to the track, Race 'em and drive them home. Even if home is a 13 hour drive. There was a representative from a New Zealand magazine at the drags. He took photos of several cars to be included in the magazine. I apologise for not learning the name of his publication. HRLC talked with him and had him to sign the HAMB DRAGS board. I feel sure she may have the title for the mag. My house guests have been on the trip home about a couple hours, now, and are already missed. Others are leaving this morning as well for all points of the states. I wish for all a safe trip home. Ryan, what is the date for the next years Drags?
Jim, I wish I would have made the cookout, but there's "always next year." I still can't believe the 62 has a new home. I like the sedan/vicky, but I was shocked to see it in it's place. It was good talking to you again and ketchin up. Take care, Rev. Jake Toocool
I had an absolute blast as well. It's already become my annual "if nothing else, at least this" trip of the year...haha. Great racing, excellent cars, and unbelievable weather. Totally perfect. I wish A) That I could be done with college so I don't have to rush the trip so I could take the time and do the cruise and everything else during the weekend. B) That I will actually have a cool car to take next year C) That next year, we'll have the fantastic weather again! I'm sure everyone else will give their praises as well, so I just leave mine to what all I've stated above.
I should have included that HRLC took a group photo. Atch and I am not in it. We were out scouring the parts stores for a brake switch for "Clarence", we found one in Joplin. Another highlight this year for me(maybe, not for the owners) was sharing my shop with Mike Atcherly(Steve ) and Ryan Cochran for minor repairs they wanted to make Yes! That famous black 38 was in my drive.
Nice sentiments JimC. It's what it is all about, doing neat stuff with neat people! Geoff aka Whodaky
Jim, I owe thanks to you for opening up your place to us. Greatly appreciate you and your family. Glad I had the opportunity to meet you.
Sam, believe me, it was our pleasure. We reqlly enjoyed our visit. I am very glad you, your son, and K9racer could make it.
Thank you very much for the hospitality. It was one of the things that made the weekend top notch....
Jim, MANY, MANY thanks to you and Judy for your warm hospitality all weekend. You two out did yourselves hosting the party. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to hang out, chat and get to know each other better. Your party added much to the whole weekends festivies. A group shot with just some of the folks that attended the party Metalshapes and his awesome ride. BobK's new ride
no, jim. THANK YOU! sherry and i appreciate your hospitality. i'm glad we got the opportunity to get to know you and judy.
Thanks to you Jim!!!!! I got to experience his hospitality for Thursaday Eve as well!!!!! We had a cool time both nights. BTW, I got the back row named! Starting in Blue, Fatcat, ElP,BellM,Tman,413,Zman,BenD,Flattop,Missy,Levis Classic, 40 Studedude, Crow,Beatnik,grasshopper,and Jerry. Anyone want to try the others?
Thanks again Jim and Judy for all the hard work, the hospitality, the garage tours, and a great party which gave us all one more oprotunity to meet and get to know more HAMBers.
Yes! Thank you Jim! The shop crawl was fantastic and your hositality was the perfect end to a pretty perfect day. TMAN - The second row has me and mel on the left and metal shapes on the right...Next to mel is her boyfriend?.. with the badass rambler...Bobk is on the bottom left.. HRLC is bottom row in the middle... I've got two unidentified.. In the picture with metal shapes - smittyshotrods is holding the camera bag in the background. I met and enjoyed some really nice folks this weekend! The best part is.... I can't wait to see them all again! Day of the drags anyone?
Bugman is standing next to Mel...Denise and I are on the bottom row and she's making a funny sign behind my head....prolly in retribution for me posting photos of her eating ice cream for breakfast a few years ago... hahahaha..
I thought it was you rocky...but i didn't want to be giving you the wrong face kerry? is on the far left 2nd row - he drove the pontiac coupe with the hemi/6 pack combo. Who is between bugman and metalshapes? let me know when your ready for the avatar rocky
Man, I'm sorry I had to miss all the fun on Friday night and Sat morning. I had to work half day on Sat so I was stuck. Next year my friends. Glad everyone had a good time. It looks like it was a blast! It was great seeing everyone! later, monkey
i would like to say THANK YOU to all of the H.A.M.B folks i meet on the crawl, at jim house, and in the parking lot. i had one of the best time i have had in a long time. next year i will be in my model A and will not be cruising in a 4X4. thanks to all.
30roadster, I kept forgetting you and Smittys names!@ So now I call you the OTHER ShinerBock guys. Crow set me up with a 12er that lasted until eliminations started Saturday
Wow Jim..........you certainly put on a fine time at your ranch with the help of that lovely wife of yours, Judy!! As echoed by others already on this post.........got to get out there next year!
The World is a better place with people like Jim and his wife in it. I had a great time and while at all the fuctions. I felt like I took a step back 45 years in time while at the drags.I had a good time and enjoyed meeting every one. Thanks again k9 racer Bobby.
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