1st car show for me and my car today.

[Ms Grumpy]

I think that winning trophies is more important to my kids. I knew when we were putting my car together that I was going to build it to be what I wanted it to be. I wasn't looking to be the car at all the car shows, that wins all the trophies. To me, I like the cars that have imperfections. That is what makes each car an individual.

That is not saying that I don't appreciate the "show" cars, the cars that people spend all week spit shining, just to go to a show with the expectation of bringing home another trophy. I am in awe of some of the cars and they way they look and shine.

If any of you have ever seen Ms flash's 1972 Malibu convertible, you would be surprised to know how many miles they put on that car every year. And it is a beautiful car, that with it's history, should win an award at every show they go to. Another one of my favorites, even though I haven't seen it in person, is grandsports Chevelle. He may not drive it as much as flash does, but it is more a part of his family than even he realized, until lately.

These cars, to many of us, are a part of our family. And how many times do we win a trophy for a member of our family. We just want them to be happy, dependable, clean and something to be proud of. No trophy required, but they are nice.