Thunderbirds, Mustangs, Corvettes and other hot rods/vintage cars began arriving to the village as early as 10 am yesterday morning turning our Main Street into a parking lot. Living a block away from the event, I felt part of the action (despite owning an ordinary 4-door Doge Status with no knowledge of cars). Throughout the morning, I could hear revving of engines and music playing from the sound stage. I wasn’t able to make it there until the afternoon when Pop-Pop, Jimbist and Pierre arrived. Alan was very excited them, especially Jimbist.
Luckily Alan (who didn’t nap) was agreeable to the stroller, making it much easier for us to navigate through the streets. At times, he wanted to get up and “go inside” the cars (and the Saxton fire engine), but he was easily diverted. My favorites were the vintage cars (cant’ retain all names and years) as well as a modern looking purple Trans am with an engine that appeared more like a golden sculpture.
Three sound stages were positioned throughout the village, and we stopped at each one. My favorite was a red-headed 11-year-old boy named Miles who played keyboards to Ray Charles, then impressed the crowd by picking up an electric guitar to sing Mustang Sally. Later, I ran into him and told him that he was "fabulous!"...At the other corner of town, the Big Smoothies performed including an Elvis impersonator....as well as a group called the Phantoms. Alan was rivited by the music....
Afterwards, we had a BBQ at my house, and then set off to Stella’s for ice cream.
Luckily Alan (who didn’t nap) was agreeable to the stroller, making it much easier for us to navigate through the streets. At times, he wanted to get up and “go inside” the cars (and the Saxton fire engine), but he was easily diverted. My favorites were the vintage cars (cant’ retain all names and years) as well as a modern looking purple Trans am with an engine that appeared more like a golden sculpture.
Three sound stages were positioned throughout the village, and we stopped at each one. My favorite was a red-headed 11-year-old boy named Miles who played keyboards to Ray Charles, then impressed the crowd by picking up an electric guitar to sing Mustang Sally. Later, I ran into him and told him that he was "fabulous!"...At the other corner of town, the Big Smoothies performed including an Elvis impersonator....as well as a group called the Phantoms. Alan was rivited by the music....
Afterwards, we had a BBQ at my house, and then set off to Stella’s for ice cream.
Postscript: This may suprise you, but I would love to own a vintage car and/or antique fire truck. Roger and I have often thought about creating a business that would include driving an antique fire truck to children's birthday parties....
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