2014. Say it again...2014. That's the year, can you believe it? Seems just like yesterday there was a lot of stories and worry about the new millennium wreaking havoc on the world as we know it and doomsayers stock piling water and canned goods. But we made it through the first 14 years of the "new" century and here's hoping that 2014 and beyond will be good to all of us.
2013 was the first full year that my club was a post-1949 club after 43 years of pre-1949 only and just like the millennium we made it through with very little damage. Yeah, we lost a few members that didn't agree with the change but we gained many new members with later model cars (1949-71, cut-ff is '72). Even one of our die-hard pre-'49 guys just bought a 1949 car. The good thing is even though all the newest members range from their early 30's to mid 40's it lowered our average age in the club by a couple of years which is good and hopefully will keep the club going for another 45 years.
But with the passing of another year the harsh reality is that means we have one less year to enjoy our rides. Sure there are rodders out there still cruising in their 80's but let's face it many of us will not be able to manage long haul runs once we get "old". I'm 62 and in my mind I'm still in my 20's but every time I kneel down to do something I'm quickly reminded that my body isn't as I look around for something to lean on as I try to get to my feet only to find my feet fell asleep.
I am not trying to be a downer but I'm just trying to make folks realize not to take tomorrow for granted. Get out in the garage and finish that project, get the car out and drive it whenever and wherever you can. If you have never been to a national event go to one if for nothing else just to say you did it.
Like a commercial for a certain vodka says, "just don't have any regrets". Well, gotta get in the garage and do some work. Now what did I do with those knee pads?
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