To put it right out there, this was not the original plan. The calendar earlier in the week had the weekend marked for a road trip to Richmond to check out some pavey, dirty, joker-lappy action. As the weekend approached, it became apparent there were some “family” necessities that needed looking after which poached the original plan. With that, a secondary plan of slightly less “action” had been presented by the party of the “better half”. As Richmond was no longer a possibility, and the emergency of family had been notched, there was no real reason to decline.
The short of it was attendance and display at a craft show. (Yes… Really…) Vendors of homey, makey things set up to sell wares to folks who enjoy the art of hand made novelty and display.
To be clear… Some folks work very hard with their talents and skills to create beautiful things of many descriptions. Some simply re-sell the trinkets they have purchased elsewhere as a “middle man”. With that, when you find yourself at a “craft show” (and, at some point, you will…) please take a moment or two to learn the difference.
For the alternate plan, there was a fortunate turn. The crafty display was alongside a car show. Technically, the correct term would be a “cruise in”. This may be best described as a “drive by” car show. Sure, some folks parked and chatted and lifted hoods and pointed at bits and compared specs but mostly just made a circuit or two and drove away. Later, after a cruise about and around, many then reappeared to do the same a little later.
It has become somewhat common for craft shows to mix with car shows. Perhaps, as the wife is a crafter of pottery, it is more noticeable and visible. Either way, it does make for a good mix of interests.
This rolling car show was promoted by “Cruisin’ Rocky Mount” for the first Saturday a month from early Spring into almost Winter. Set against the slightly rural town of Rocky Mount, VA the venue for the turn around or sit and chat changes each month. For this one in early September, the setting was the Lowes on highway 40 on the east edge of town. A good mix of vintage muscle, rat rods, recent rides and streamlined style rolled by or stopped to chill. It was a relaxing Saturday evening for casual shopping, maybe a hot dog and lemonade, and some views of classic cars.
Photos of coming and going and parking – “Cruisin’ Rocky Mount” – Lowes on 9-7-2024
