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Dragging Main 2013 _ Sweet Ride
My plans went awry yesterday, before I even got started getting ready for Dragging Main. I won’t go into detail, but the results were: I did not arrive as early as I’d planned and definitely did not stay as long as I desired.
The weather turned out to be great regardless of a chill wind. I loved every bit of the short time that I was out on our Main Street. I am definitely looking forward to Dragging Main 2014.
The crowd was a bit thin when we got there, and we cruised the strip a few times before slipping back home for about an hour or so. The first few passes, I saw some beautifully restored buggies, antiques, and classics that I missed capturing with my camera. Foolishly, I did not have it out and ready. Lesson learned.
We returned just a little after 7pm, and by then more folks had made it to Market (Main) St. The atmosphere was definitely more lively; however, my companion and I just could not stay for the festivities.
I did not take photos as I stayed with my companion in our PT Cruiser while we cruised the strip. I found that it was much simpler to run the video record on my little Nikon “point & shoot” camera. Though fun, I’m not sure I am satisfied with the quality of the sound on the video clips, though the imagery is average for the equipment that I used.
Personally, I believe I need to upgrade my media equipment to a Digital SLR of some sort and perhaps invest in a small camcorder.
I hope you enjoy the video clips.
Dragging Main 2013
I can barely believe that Dragging Main is less than 24 hrs away. I absolutely love it!!
The atmosphere is awesome!!! I love the variety of Antiques, Classics & Custom Autos, Vans, Trucks, and Motorcycles!!!
I’m thinking of simply walking over to the festivities, this year. I’ll have a camera in hand and hopefully will stop in at Shooky’s or the Tin Pan Alley. Not sure, yet.
I know to show up early. In years past, I’ve missed some really sweet rides.
Hurricane Sandy Relief
We can help! To help with the Hurricane Sandy relief, here are a few easy ways that anyone can participate in to help provide assistance:
The Salvation Army is aiding those in crisis with hot meals, water, and shelter. To send a $10 donation via text message, you can text the word STORM to 80888, and confirm the donation with the word, “Yes.”
The Food Bank for New York City is distributing emergency food and supplies. To donate, text FBNYC to 50555.
The American Red Cross is offering shelter, clothing, supplies, food and blood to Hurricane Sandy victims. To donate $10 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, text the word REDCROSS to 90999 or you can call 800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Trick or Treat Hours for Paxton
Here are the trick or treat hours for Paxton this year:
5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Immediately prior to trick-or-treating, the Paxton Park District is sponsoring its annual Halloween Parade at 4 p.m., starting in front of the Carnegie Library. Children will parade up Market Street to the firehouse to collect goodie bags, and the kids are then welcome to head south back downtown and trick-or-treat at local businesses.