Things I do at car shows

Some of the junk comes with the territory. So I've divided it into what I like to do and what I don't like to do.

Things I like to do at car shows:

1. Take pictures of cars and people.
2. Hang out with old buddies.
3. Meet new people who have similar interests. It has been a real kick to walk around with someone and help them appreciate the other cars in the show, as well as mine.
4. Look at the cars - to get ideas I might want to incorporate. It is also a kick for me to be invited over to look at another car and be asked for suggestions.
5. Look at the ladies - a good form, a pretty smile, and a sunny disposition are ageless. Thanks for coming to the show.
6. Check out the vendors tables/swap stuff - usually late in the day, unless there's something I HAVE TO GET.
7. Have my car judged - Sometimes, I like to see how a critic responds to my work. Sometimes, I like to/get to judge.
8. Encourage young guns. When something is good, say so. Offer helpful suggestions. (I remember when I had more time than talent or money.)

Things I don't like to do at car shows:

1. Chase uncontrolled kids off my ride. I'll let them in with Mom and Dad supervising for photo ops and such.
2. Listen to some dweeb go on ad nauseum. The ones I dislike most are the ones that didn't bring or don't have a car in the show.
3. See a car come out of an enclosed trailer, get judged, and go back in the trailer.
4. Be concerned about some self-absorbed person damaging one of the cars.
5. See people being disrespectful towards those who have gone to the trouble to clean up their car and show it.
6. Clean up after those who are dropping trash, not picking up after kids and pets, etc.
7. See anything in the swap meet labeled "RARE". It doesn't make we want it more or want to pay more for it. My cars are 37 & 38 years old. Don't insult my intelligence.
8. Say goodbye when I'm having a good time.