The three of us had a great time! The VIP passes got us past all of the lines, etc which allowed for the unobstructed views. There was actually a lot less bling than I expected. There was the ever present tacky sticker parade (not sponsors just "fast and furious" poorly applied stickers). The trend at the show here is more towards the euro (deep dish wheels) and Japanese VIP style. There were a few "fast and furious" wannabe's but for the most part, things were tastefully done and there was a LOT of attention to detail/originality (video screens in fuel filler doors and stuffed animals, etc).

It was amazing to see the range in quality of vehicles. We had everything from Sears $79 wheels and stereo equipment to VERY high end custom wheels...audiovox flip down screens to 42" plasmas...LOL

My son and I (as well as Bill) are indebted for your gracious gift. Please thank your counterparts on our behalf.

<<Break>>

For those of you who don't know, my mom was hospitalized this week for a possible heart attack and we have all been on pins and needles all week. She was released on Thursday (they think it was angina), and a couple of the folks here in the forum (to include HDDP and FireBaseD) sent out their condolences and prayers...the point I am trying to make is not for my mom and I but rather for each other. Instead of being a jerk in our threads, be helpful, and lend a hand where you can. We are a relatively small community with a common bond (MOST of us love our crossfires).

Enough of my rant.

~ Jess