I had a ball. A small but dedicated group braved the radiator popping heat to make an early morning blast through the Lost Pines in Buescher and Bastrop State parks. We hit some good backroads, then we headed up into the pines and stopped at a nice overlook to catch some of the cool morning breezes and make some repairs, then it was on down the rest of the park road, and back to the fairgrounds. I had a ball. thanks for the ride !!!
I had a great time. I'm glad I showed up even though the turnout could have been better. The scenery and terrain were great and the length of the ride was just right in my opinion, with a nice smooth highway stretch at the end. I didn’t have a chance to hang out after the ride, I had to go check out of the hotel and participate in my own personal 3 hour reliability run going back home…no problems. The ride was the most fun I had "in" my car the whole weekend, getting behind the wheel is what it's all about for me. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the show...all of the great old cars (no matter what classifications they are considered to be in), the people, the music, vendors, just the whole atmosphere, even the heat, it made me appreciate the A/C all the more once I got back to the hotel. I would like to thank all of those who put on the show, I think they did a great job. A first of anything always leaves room for improvements…have to figure out what works and what doesn’t and what might better it next year and recalibrate. If needed, I'm willing to help out in order to make the Burn Out Contest happen next year. This was my first show that wasn't local and I thought it was well worth the drive. I don't understand all of the negativity from some of the other postings, I guess I don't have to. I know my car isn't traditional (I respect those who have the time, resources and know how to build one) and don't consider my car a rat rod (not that a rat rod is a bad thing just that some, (not all) of them appear to be lacking in the structurally sound category), I refer to my car as just a plain ol' "hotrod". It's a car that I enjoy working on to make better, fixing when it breaks and driving regularly. It's made from American vehicles from 1929, 1932, 1940, 1958, 1968, 1975 and other misc. parts and pieces. The way I see it, a 1929 Model A body with the help of other fine American engineering is still on the road 80 years later when it could have already been crushed. It's dependable, safe (as safe as any non stock pre safety regulation type vehicle can be) and likes to be driven. Most of the people I know like it and it gets looks, waves and smiles from people of all ages and is a good conversation starter...most of all I like it.
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