Have you ever thought about the things we experienced when we were younger. Or, have you ever gone somewhere and as you are taking in an experience it sparks memories of the past. Well, that has happened to me!
Have you ever heard of the term “Drag The Gut”? That was a term used when I was a teen. The term drag the gut referred to taking your car and friends to the main street of your city and driving up and down the streets showing off your car to everyone on the sidewalks and around town each Friday and Saturday night.
Each year in August the city of McMinnville, Oregon has a “Drag The Gut” event. It is like going back in time. The majority of folk driving the vehicles are no longer in their teens. Many of them are all my age. Now, it is not nice to ask how old I am. Just know I am old enough. They bring their beautiful model A’s, classic cars, pickup trucks and hot rods to this two day event. People line up on the sidewalks all around town to see these vehicles in the parking lots and driving up and down the streets. There are sounds of music coming from the cars, the roaring engines and the music from their radio’s.
As these magnificent vehicles roar by you, you take the time to admire them as well as remember stories about them. We also take the time to remember being in and even owning some of these beautiful vehicles. Seeing them can spark memories of going to drive-in to see a great movie with your friends.
Where ever your memories take you it is great to experience the past today.
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