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Well, what do you know, A hillbilly from the Ozark hills of Arkansas got invited to an Invitation only car show ... We received a call from the Oaklawn events promoter at The Oaklawn Horse Racing track in Hot Springs Arkansas. Seems they are having trouble finding a true antique car. I guess they only want so many Mustangs, and Camaros . Oaklawn is one of the very old and prestigious events in Arkansas that was established in 1905. This event is to be held in the infield area and is limited to just 30 cars..... We also receive an amount of complementary items and also an amount of free wagers on the days horse races. The events manager was also interested in knowing that the car owners are well versed in their particular model of car. I hope I know enough to talk Model T properly ... Now I have to decide to wear my Sunday go to meeting clothes or my best pair of bib overalls ..

Bib Overalls, DonnieBut then the shirt won't do.

Decisions - Decisions !

Bibs Donnie, Bibs! Come on man, you are still in the south!

Hank

Heck, I always assumed that your Sunday Go To Meeting clothes WERE bibs. Had no idea you owned anything else.

Me, I'm a jeans & T-shirt guy. For formal events I wear a clean T-shirt.

Dick

There really are special occasions that demand formal attire.

When I bought my TIG welder, I quickly discovered that T-shirts are innapropriate attire. TIG sunburns are no fun. For those special occasions, I have colored flannel long-sleeve shirts. When we are going to some special event, my wife sometimes asks me why I'm only wearing a T-shirt. I tell here I'm not planning to do any welding at the event.

I have been to Oaklawn several times during the races. We usually go to watch people, bet our 20.00 yearly gambling limit, and eat their historic corned beef sandwiches. There are thousands of people there on some of the special days. Its almost like going to Wal Mart to "watch people" There is no telling what you will see. Now on "Derby Day" That's when the "people watching" becomes a "sport" On "Derby Day" that is when the ladies dress to the hilt and the big hats come out. The hats are a thing to behold. I have seen hats with "live" birds on them . I think as long as I am wearing something beside my "birthday suit" Ill blend right in ... I will probably dress the part with the duster and Gatsby hat. or I may wear bibs. Ill probably have the 27 touring in "full" sport touring" dress. Complete with the tan top boot and tan gypsy curtains. When in full sport touring mode., the duster and Gatsby looks more the part. Im just amazed that they called me to see if I would come. Im not sure how they got my name or phone number. It does not really matter, but I figure someone there knows me ... If we get to go, Ill post pictures later. Right now the calendar is clear, and the date is marked, for my first (and probably only) Invatation only event .....

Have fun and be safe.

Its almost time to fire up the truck and head to Chickasha

Be careful wearing flannel when welding. I set a brand new shirt on fire teaching my students one day. I had to take it off quickly so as not to get too burnt.

Just got a call from Oaklawn ... The show is cancelled. We are expecting rain and severe thunderstorms with a 90% chance during the show time. The show has been moved to April 29th. Oh well, Ill put the "Sunday go to meeting" bib overalls back in their drawer and put my regular "work" bib overalls back on ... ...

Fire_chief wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:55 am

Be careful wearing flannel when welding. I set a brand new shirt on fire teaching my students one day. I had to take it off quickly so as not to get too burnt.

I have in a past life as a weldor (yep, weldor means the person using the welder, at least it used to 50 years ago, ) had flannel shirts "flare up", but not actually catch on fire. Figured out it was caused from the fabric softener that we used. Kind of gets your attention pretty quick when you feel a hot flash come up into your helmet. Dave