RominChariots

Saturday, September 8th, offered me a completely new experience. An Angel's Touch was invited to Romin the Island, sponsored by RominChariots Car Club. This is an organization that indulges in their collective passion, (antique and restored cars) while reaching out to help the community. Each year they sponsor a number of car shows, to take part in different parts of Blue Island, and then passes on the proceeds to a charity. Their last car show for the season took place at Nombach Builders parking lot, across from the Forge, with an after show party at the Forge.

As I said, this was a new activity to me. Chris and Anglina, friends of my daughter, Becki, and members of my sort crew, used to belong to a similar group, so they gladly showed me the ropes. Fifty three vehicles entered the show. Scott, of RominChariots, said it was the biggest show of the year. Some of the vehicles were rusty and yet to be restored, while others were painted perfectly and highly polished. I think the ones I loved the most looked like they were used as props in Road to Perdition.  

When the show came to an end, awards were made, raffles were pulled, and night had fallen, what Chris called the fire show took place. Five different vehicles were pulled from the lot. One by one, the owners opened the engines up as wide as possible, allowing the tailpipes to shoot fire and backfire. It was loud. No it was ear shattering, and it was so cool. I felt the heat in my cheeks from the exhaust even though I stood at least thirty feet away. Chris said it was the largest fire show he had ever seen.

And when it was all over, the coolest thing of all happened. Scott Schmaltz of RominChariots, donated their proceeds to An Angel's Touch. Thanks Scott, and thanks RominChariots. You have no idea how much this will help our Christmas activities.