Friday
evening we ventured out to visit VA BBQ in Fredericksburg, VA but the air temps
were in the 60’s and dropping. As soon
as the sun started setting, just a little, the temps took a dive. Since that is my target time to take
pictures, right at dusk, I didn’t get to take any before we packed up and left.
Saturday was
about the same….we cruised to Family Diner in Fredericksburg, VA for dinner and
the cruise managed by Virginia Stockers.
We were a group of three vehicles and two more came in. But by the time we finished dinner and set up
to enjoy the evening the sun started to set and the temps with it! We left around 7:30 and cruised home….no
pictures of that either!
Sunday Fred
& Debie and the Princess & I gathered at the WAWA in N. Stafford, VA to launch towards Manassas, VA and the 32nd Annual Bull Run Street
Rods, Rod Run. The Burger King restaurant
hosts the event with the Bull Run Street Rodders managing it in their usual
style….class! This is like many old
established events….the clubs know what to do, when to do it and what it’s
supposed to look like when it’s finished….they did not disappoint.
When we
arrived at the event we met Lou & Arlene and we all drove into the show lot
so we could park together. The only
complication for me was that since I was recovering from my illness I needed to
stay in the shade as much as I could….so we needed to erect a canopy. The Prince William County Fire Department
made it real clear that there WOULD be a 20’ fire lane between all rows of
cars. And they actually visited the
event during the day to ensure their threats were taken seriously and would be
followed up on if the lanes were encroached….so….we actually took up 1 ½ vehicle
spaces. We were the only ones that used
a canopy and I know a few of the club members were a little….miffed about
it. I don’t know if they didn’t want to
confront me because they knew I was getting over an illness and needed the
shade or they were intimidated by a 70 year old fat guy, waving his arms around
and wearing purple tennis shoes….you decide?
But their obvious angst subsided when a Harley showed up, it just fit
behind us in the shortened space….cool!
Problem solved! At 8:30 it was
still cold and when we sat….under the canopy….in the shade….it was colder. Everyone put on their hoodies or jackets and
even then most of us were shivering till about noon. So this is how global warming is going to
work out?
This show
attracts mostly pre 1975 vehicles and this year proved the point again. It is advertised for ALL vehicles but the
newer vehicles seem to stay away. I
think there were just a couple vehicles newer than 1975 like the very nice black
Challenger. I personally like to see all
cars so I’m good either way. This show
also brings out cars that are seldom seen as well as a good representation of
the different car clubs in the area. I
think there were 120 cars in the show lot plus about 20 more in the restaurant
parking lot and 6 car clubs represented.
There were
many notable cars like Ron’s red ’60 Chevy and Richard’s blue/white ’60 Chevy. The yellow ’55 Chevy was neat as a pin and
Sam’s gold ’49 Merc lead sled just reeks of Kool. I seldom agree with what is chosen as ‘best
of show’ but this time the red ’71 Torino with the Shotgun motor was just
perfect and very deserving of the award in my opinion. There were many other vehicles at that level
of perfection but the “WOW” factor just was there with that car. And with that motor I think the “Force” was
with it too!
We folded up
camp and cruised home….another day in our life, riding around giving people
something to wave at while we enjoy this hobby!
Check out the pictures at; http://www.flickr.com/photos/53063560@N05/sets/72157633432466082/
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