Just Too Hot

It was just too darn hot at this year's Street Rod Nationals East in York, PA. There were plenty of car and trucks to look at during the event. The buildings were packed with people trying to escape the heat while viewing what the vendors had to offer.

Our '48 Ford really needs a tune up; it's running rough. Also since the car doesn't have air conditioning, anything less than highway speed was brutal. We still had fun and also the best strawberry shortcake I have ever had during lunch. Check www.myrideisme.com for more photos.

Concours d' Elegance of the Eastern US

There is something about being mere inches away from exotic cars that gets your adrenaline flowing. We were lucky enough to do so this weekend at the 19th Concours d' Elegance in Bethlehem, PA. Not only were there supercars but all manner of rare (and not so rare) vehicles to gawk at. This was one of the most memorable shows I have been to in quite some time. Check out more pictures at MyRideisMe.com or later in the week at Bubbastoybox.com

Picking Up Rocks

Took some time out to drive down to the Morefield Mine near Richmond, VA. This mine is open to the public (in season) as a "pay-to-dig" operation. Basically they mine underground then bring the rock up to the surface and spread it around for everyone. Had lots of fun but it got crowded in the afternoon. Didn't fine anything great but did fine some decent amazonite. They are trying to sell the mine so this may be one of the last weekends to dig.

WERA racing at Summit Point

If you have never seen motorcycle racing in person you really are missing out. I attended the WERA event for the first time at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV and all I can say is "wow"! These guys hurl there bikes around corners and down straight aways at ridiculous speeds. And the noise from these things made my ears felt like the were being attacked by angry hornets. I felt my heart pounding and the adrenalin flowing and I wasn't even racing.