[Slick61]

I always struggle with this issue. I love going to car shows. If I go to look at the cars, I'll drive the mustang or the saturn. If I take the Backdraft, I make sure it's clean- yea, it's like the clean underwear thang. I have to admit, I have a hard time enjoying car shows if I take the Backdraft, as I always feel the need to "stand guard" & don't walk around much... too many inconsiderate clods who have no respect for your car. But any more, I get kindof irritated about the financial aspect, & wonder why I'm paying X amount of dollars so that others can come look at my car (for free). I could care less about getting it judged... and I didn't buy it so that I could collect trophies... I don't need that kind of validation. So I usually only attend cruise-ins, any more. But... to each his own. I know several people who drive the snot out of their cars... and it shows... but they're enjoying their cars. Nothing wrong with that. I probably drive mine a little less (and easier), & keep it a little better... that's MY thing. to each his own!