ATL/Southeast Shows & Meets

[Rick W]

Well, I lied. I lied twice.

Legs didn’t work worth a damn. We wandered a little bit, and I soon realized I parked in the wrong place. I got there early, to get a spot in the main section, but that was all the rice tuners. After I realized that, little of which is my interest, we went back to the truck.

So I didn’t get any pictures. I should’ve taken a picture of one or two of them, and you would’ve known what the 200 or 300 around me looked like.

What was positive, is even in the center of those guys, the Road Ranger got a lot of attention. I know I built it, but it still surprises me. A lot of that crowd are the younger guys, and they can’t fathom how you actually cut and weld and wire anything more than a stereo or loud exhaust pipe.

A few guys like us too, who informed me where I should’ve parked, in the classics section, which is all the American muscle, and modifieds and Classics. So that’s where I’ll park in July.

I met some old friends, which was pretty nice too, catching up on the car culture in Atlanta.

 

[Ranger850]

Caffeine and octane in Kennesaw. I just got here about 30 minutes ago, but legs are working better today, I’ll try to get some pictures.

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AW Man, I just left Kennesaw on Sunday Morning. I spent Saturday at a car show up in Buford at the Hot Wheels Legends tour on Sardin Church Rd. I would have loved to swing by there before I came back to Tallahassee.

 

[Blmpkn]

Maine car culture is hot garbage.

The furthest I can delve into it is going to the drag strip or the occasional REAL car show.

I stay away from 'meets' and the like.. people are just so incredibly toxic & elitist.

If anyone wants to see just how toxic it is.... visit 'southern Maine car meets' on facebook. It's pathetic. If some poor sap moved here from out of state and wanted to get into the 'scene'... they'd probably find the Facebook page.. spend 5 minutes on it being disgusted... and then immideately move somewhere else

 

[ericbphoto]

Maine car culture is hot garbage.

The furthest I can delve into it is going to the drag strip or the occasional REAL car show.

I stay away from 'meets' and the like.. people are just so incredibly toxic & elitist.

If anyone wants to see just how toxic it is.... visit 'southern Maine car meets' on facebook. It's pathetic. If some poor sap moved here from out of state and wanted to get into the 'scene'... they'd probably find the Facebook page.. spend 5 minutes on it being disgusted... and then immideately move somewhere else

That’s unfortunate. I don’t know much about my local “car scene”. The local cars and coffee events seem to mostly be on Sunday mornings when I’m busy. I’ve been to a couple rigs and coffee events in North Carolina. Those are primarily overlanders and off-roaders and very friendly. A few years back, I was frequenting a couple decent drag strips in the area. I only went on Thursdays for test &tune night. It was a great family friendly atmosphere. You could walk up to anyone and start talking to them about their vehicle. I was going in support of several co-workers who raced. But we’ve moved in different directions and don’t hang out together any more. Still, the opportunities are here. There are several dirt tracks in the area also. And I’m about half way between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA and not too far from Bristol, TN and Darlington, SC if I want other more formal racing action.

 

[Blmpkn]

That’s unfortunate. I don’t know much about my local “car scene”. The local cars and coffee events seem to mostly be on Sunday mornings when I’m busy. I’ve been to a couple rigs and coffee events in North Carolina. Those are primarily overlanders and off-roaders and very friendly. A few years back, I was frequenting a couple decent drag strips in the area. I only went on Thursdays for test &tune night. It was a great family friendly atmosphere. You could walk up to anyone and start talking to them about their vehicle. I was going in support of several co-workers who raced. But we’ve moved in different directions and don’t hang out together any more. Still, the opportunities are here. There are several dirt tracks in the area also. And I’m about half way between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA and not too far from Bristol, TN and Darlington, SC if I want other more formal racing action.

Unfortunate is an understatement your right in the heart of motorsports country.. jelous. It's pretty sparse up this way.

I feel like the offroad crowd is definitely less douchey than the import/street scene though for sure. Most of the people that are regulars at the drag strip up here are friendlier than all get out too.. don't know many circle track folks but the few I do are pretty crotchety

I just really hate Facebook I guess ruination of society

 

[Rick W]

AW Man, I just left Kennesaw on Sunday Morning. I spent Saturday at a car show up in Buford at the Hot Wheels Legends tour on Sardin Church Rd. I would have loved to swing by there before I came back to Tallahassee.

Sorry I missed you. Could I suggest you (and everyone in the southeast) post meets/shows they like here? Probably with more notice than I did?

On the quality (cars and people), Caffeine & Octane is pretty tolerable, plenty of cool stuff and decent people if you park in the right section. I’m learning that.

There are some other pretty good rides/meets/shows not too far away, but I’m out of the loop. Going to have to do the Facebook dive to hopefully find the good ones. I also caught up emails with folks I used to run with before my decade of disaster, and we’ll be sharing info

 

[Ranger850]

Sorry I missed you. Could I suggest you (and everyone in the southeast) post meets/shows they like here? Probably with more notice than I did?

On the quality (cars and people), Caffeine & Octane is pretty tolerable, plenty of cool stuff and decent people if you park in the right section. I’m learning that.

There are some other pretty good rides/meets/shows not too far away, but I’m out of the loop. Going to have to do the Facebook dive to hopefully find the good ones. I also caught up emails with folks I used to run with before my decade of disaster, and we’ll be sharing info

I will, IF i have enough notice. We made plans to go to Atlanta. My youngest daughter turned 9 years old and she wanted to go to "SlooMoo"

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SO, I snuck away Saturday morning to go to the HOT WHEELS Event. I only heard of the HotWheels event the day we booked our spot at the Slime place.

 

[Rick W]

I will, IF i have enough notice. We made plans to go to Atlanta. My youngest daughter turned 9 years old and she wanted to go to "SlooMoo"

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SO, I snuck away Saturday morning to go to the HOT WHEELS Event. I only heard of the HotWheels event the day we booked our spot at the Slime place.

Back when we did that, you could get arrested for it, especially in the south.

And on a serious note, I seriously doubt I’m any how improved from knowing that such a Place exists…

 

[Ranger850]

And on a serious note, I seriously doubt I’m any how improved from knowing that such a Place exists…

Knowledge is Power

 

[Rick W]

Just a heads up, caffeine and octane in Kennesaw is a week from Sunday, first Sunday of the month always. I’ll be going in the Road Ranger if anybody wants to join me.

And please let me know of any other shows in the broad Atlanta area that are worth going to.

 

[JoshT]

Just a heads up, caffeine and octane in Kennesaw is a week from Sunday, first Sunday of the month always. I’ll be going in the Road Ranger if anybody wants to join me.

And please let me know of any other shows in the broad Atlanta area that are worth going to.

Have fun and try to park in the right section this time. Kennesaw is too far for me to try to go for a car show. Hopefully I'll have my engine back by then and be working on getting it together.

 

[Rick W]

Have fun and try to park in the right section this time. Kennesaw is too far for me to try to go for a car show. Hopefully I'll have my engine back by then and be working on getting it together.

Let’s make plans to get together when you get your version of perfection tested out and on the road. Maybe put together a picnic gathering or something besides caffeine and octane.

Here’s a map of the central part of the show. When you look at this map, north would actually be pointing down the page, the gathering lot is on the north side of the mall. I put a yellow X where I will be going, right next to the Classics Row. In the central lot.

I think this is the right place for our kind of vintage trucks, and I know being parked next to the bathrooms and the food truck is right for the vintage driver.

 

[JoshT]

Let’s make plans to get together when you get your version of perfection tested out and on the road. Maybe put together a picnic gathering or something besides caffeine and octane.

Here’s a map of the central part of the show. When you look at this map, north would actually be pointing down the page, the gathering lot is on the north side of the mall. I put a yellow X where I will be going, right next to the Classics Row. In the central lot.

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I think this is the right place for our kind of vintage trucks, and I know being parked next to the bathrooms and the food truck is right for the vintage driver.

It'll never be perfection, currently she works on the other side of the counter at the auto parts store. I'd like to do something about that situation too (if she isn't hitched), but for some reason my brain doesn't seem to work right when I'm there buying parts. You were talking about trucks though, not two legged trouble.

If I get the truck together and don't have to change plans, it will be at LBL in September. Won't be looking great, but should be running and driving good. Cosmetics are a project for another year.

If I were going to try to attend something in the ATL area it wouldn't be that early in the morning. I'd be getting from here to Kennesaw about in time for the show to end and have no desire to fight that traffic twice on a Sunday.

 

[Rick W]

It'll never be perfection, currently she works on the other side of the counter at the auto parts store. I'd like to do something about that situation too (if she isn't hitched), but for some reason my brain doesn't seem to work right when I'm there buying parts. You were talking about trucks though, not two legged trouble.

If I get the truck together and don't have to change plans, it will be at LBL in September. Won't be looking great, but should be running and driving good. Cosmetics are a project for another year.

If I were going to try to attend something in the ATL area it wouldn't be that early in the morning. I'd be getting from here to Kennesaw about in time for the show to end and have no desire to fight that traffic twice on a Sunday.

Aha, a sweet rose! What is her love language? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, get the book and read the book. It’s a simple read, it’s an instruction manual. The beauty of it is if you give her her love language, and when she’s comfortable you explain your love language, you will truly achieve paradise. And it doesn’t take a lot of money. Message me off-line if you want to learn more. In the meantime, here’s a thought. If you feel that way, there must be a dozen things you like about her. Take out a piece of paper and make a list. From the list what are the two things that you like most. Let’s say it’s her hair and the necklace she wears. Here’s the opening, and you should practice it in the mirror before you go.

“ whenever I come in here it’s nice to see you. Your hair is the perfect color, and you always wear that nice necklace. Which do you like better your hair or your necklace?

Then SHUT UP AND NOD. If it doesn’t work, the first time, use two other items and do the same thing. The next time the third time she’ll be smiling and you can ask her out for coffee. But once you know her love language, you will have much more powerful tools.


I signed up for LBL, but I’m still giving it a 50-50. If I do LBL, it will be in the Missing Linc, and I’m already suffering from not enough hours in the day to get to Carlisle. But if you don’t know where you want to go, you’ll never get there, so I’m trying hard.

 

[Rick W]

Caffeine and octane tomorrow, Sunday morning in Kennesaw. If you’re close by, come join me. I posted the location in the mall above. I’m hoping to get there by 7 AM.

I finally finished the tank on the Road Ranger, then it started to rain, and I washed the truck and trailer in the rain. No, it wasn’t fun, but it will be worth it tomorrow (I hope).

I’m heading up to the grocery in a minute to get some drinks and sandwiches to pack a cooler. The six dollar cup of coffee I got last time, and the $20 hamburger were great, but a little hard on the budget.