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How To Know Your Are A Certified Classic Car Junky
If you are like one of thousands around the country, you will have to admit that you are addicted. addicted to classic cars. Check out this 5 point list of things that will clearly label you as a a “classic car junkie!”
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1. If 3 car shows in one day is just not enough
Car shows just turn me on… I ain’t weird but it does “rev” me up. I am like a blue tick hound dog when it comes to tracking down the local car shows every weekend. I like to take my classic out to every one of them and pine over the ones I don’t have.
2. If the roar of a 289 Mustang motor makes you salivate like Paslov’s dog
You might be a “Classic car junkie!” Hey, I am one of you guys. I love those old Ford Mustang motors, and much like the famous dogs that Paslov tested, I, myself, do have a bit of problem salivating when I hear the roar of a classic car motor.
3. If your idea of a vacation is chasing down cars in barns in remote areas Can’t resist the temptation to go all over the countryside to view the rotting old classic car muscle just wasting a way in barns? You got it bad, eh? I do too, and to be able to find one of those nuggets in countryside of America only proves I am a junkie, literally!
4. If your House Has More Miles On It Than Your Classic Car
Hey nothing against mobile homes, but it is funny when you see a dude with $100K plus classics hanging around a garage and then look to find he is living in a trailer or an RV like cousin Eddie on the movie “Christmas Vacation.”
5. If Fewer Than Half Your Cars Actually Run.. and a Majority are Older than Dirt
Hey, I am like you. I sometime bite off more than I really can chew. If your back yard (or even front yard if you are really red neck), looks like a classic car junkyard, then you may want to consider the fact that you are addicted to classic cars. You mean to restore them all, but your grass is telling you another story!
Think long and hard about your “addiction.” It might not be as bad as it seems. You can always “get on the horn” and show up with your friends at the local BBQ for a fine meal and create memories that will last.
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Bring art into your house and become an art collector
Probably one of the most desirable and interesting hobbies is art collecting. By combining painting or other form of art with usual objects, people can transform them into veritable art collectibles. Usually, people will see art even in the most unusual objects: saw blades and wooden eggs are only one example of objects which became art collectibles after being painted. When collecting art you might also try to hunt for limited edition objects like plates, holiday ornaments, small statues, and thimbles; one of the companies which produce limited edition products is called Bradford Exchange. Last but not least, there are also the people who enjoy collecting fine art.
Reasons to collect art
The person with an art collectible hobby will probably find his or her own favorite artists whose works they appreciate. They can choose to focus on one particular artist, either past or present, or they can choose from the works of many artists. On the other hand, they may collect art and art objects around a theme they enjoy, such as cigars, wild animals, or piano music.
People tend to jump to conclusions when it comes to art collections, many of us think that being an art collector is synonym to being rich, and art collectors will spend a lot of money on original Van Gogh paintings. There is also hope for the modest budgets and people may find postcard collecting to be a pleasant, less expensive alternative. You can find postcards in museums; there is a big variety of quality, beautiful postcards that show their most valuable objects. Buy those postcards now and start your own art collection.
Enlarge your collection with Ebay
You can find anything on Ebay, even if your taste is a bit odd or eccentric. For a newbie Ebay experience can be very intense, the menu has tons of options. Ebay is not just a place where you buy art, it’s a good place for art sellers as well. You won’t be spending large sums of money with Ebay. Flea markets, garage sales, and thrift shops can turn out to be important art providers if you want to save money. People can usually sell things that turn out to be little treasures for an art collector.
Art forms can be found anywhere and artists will always be near you, no matter where you are. You should look for art in special places like a museum, art galleries or places where artists spend their time; you might notice that art is not that expensive and can be found near your home, sometimes even as souvenirs. In Pittsburg, Pennsylvania there is an artist called Linda Barnicott who paints architecture, buildings, and different scenes or landmarks, so you might also find a great artist pretty close to you.
An art collectible hobby will keep you interested in life and give you a home filled with art masterpieces as well. If you enjoy pretty and interesting things around you, consider starting an art collectible hobby today.
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