I’ve heard people say that you need to take time out to smell the roses, but I’m not exactly what you would call a talented gardener. In all honesty, I could kill pretty much any plant known to man. I had a little potted cactus once, but I think it died from lack of water.
Whoever coined the term didn’t exactly have me in mind. I much prefer relaxing with rusty old automotive restoration projects than I do cultivating my weeds. This weekend I managed to take a day off and Thomas and I ended up in Carlisle, PA for the annual spring car show, auction, and swap meet.
For those of you who have had the good fortune of experiencing it for yourself, you know that
Carlisle’s fairgrounds are a mecca for any true car nut, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out on the experience of a lifetime!
We were there for 8 hours on Friday, and it was physically impossible to see all of the cars and vendors that were there in attendance. It’s literally acre after acre of vendors, cars, parts, antiques, etc. They have several shows a year, and you can find almost anything vehicle related at one of events up there!
We managed to snag 4 Firestone tires and a new rear bumper for the 1957 T-Bird, A 1965 Mustang wiring harness, fenders, chrome, and pretty much everything but the kitchen sink! I even managed to buy a new metal sign for my father’s garage with his name on it!
If you own a classic car, go! If you like classic cars, go! The have 8 shows a year, each themed around a different model vehicle, and the shows typically start on Wednesday and end on Sunday. It’s also a great place to buy, sell or trade for that car you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re ever curious about the shows, give me a ring. I’m typically up there for 4 out of the 10 events each year, and I’ll be more than happy to help you get acquainted to the experience!
2008 Spring Carlisle Photos (on Flickr, take a look and comment there!) Carlisle Show Schedule ~
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