2008 NHSA Grass Drags and Water Crossing

As the air begins to cool, riders are beginning to start thinking about putting the motorcycle back in the garage in exchange for their other passion, snowmobiling. We still may have a few months before we see any snow hit New England, but that's not going to stop a bunch of adrenaline junkies from drag racing their sleds acorss Peterson's Brookvale Farm in Fremont, NH at the 2008 New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Grass Drags and Water Crossing. If seeing snowmobiles drag race at speeds over 100mph across grass doesn't interest you, head over to the circular pond and watch the snowmobiles race across the water. That's right, snowmobiles race across water. I would highly recommend that you get there while the amateur riders are practicing because you're almost guaranteed to see a sled or two make it about halfway across the pond before slowing coming to a stop. This is the best part because snowmobiles, by nature, do not float. Nothing like watching a brand new sled sink like a rock! No worries, they are later retrieved by a pontoon boat to give the rider a chance at redemption, assuming their sled has some life left in it.

Below is footage from last year's event:


Other activities include Yamaha factory demos, Toyota Prove it Testing Grounds, ATV racing, food, drinks, snowmobile swap meet, freestyle dirt bike and snowmobile show, camping and all kinds of snowmobile vendors with the latest sleds on display. Stop by The WANT ADvertiser booth to grab a copy of The WANT AD or The WANT AD Powered for great deals on used sleds, trailers, parts and accessories.

If you're interested in getting into the growing sport of snowmobiling, check out the Snowmobile category on thewantad.com!

New 'FREE FOR THE TAKING' Category

Thewantad.com has a new 'Free for the Taking' category that features free items from all over New England. If you have some items taking up space in your garage, basement or backyard that you never use and would like to give away, call a friendly ADvisor at 1-800-2-WANT-AD to place a 'Free for the Taking' ad for free! Each 'Free for the Taking' ad runs in The WANT ADvertiser for two issues AND on thewantad.com for two weeks.

If you are a bargain hunter or just like free stuff, check out our 'Free for the Taking' category and see what free stuff has recently been posted.

Back to school items on thewantad.com

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Sho Car Rod and Custom Nationals

The 2008 Sho Car Association Rod and Custom Nationals took place this weekend at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. There was a great turnout with some unbelievable rod and customs from all over New England. The WANT ADvertiser was one of the premier sponsors and had a booth in the trade center. Below are just a few of the great vehicles that attended the show, click on the photo for a larger image.

The Heritage Annual Auto Event

The Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich, MA held their Annual Auto Event, a large car show that came from the combination of their 'Rock 'n' Roll Ramble' and their 'Antique & Classic Auto Show'. Held on Saturday, July 19th, the event brought out some of Cape Cod and New England's best antique vehicles. Among the vehicles were some expertly restored Model A's and Cadillacs, an original Shelby Cobra, Ford Thunderbirds and some classic American muscle cars.

Here are a few shots from the event:

The next auto show at the Heritage Museum and Gardens is their 6th Annual Corvette Day on Sept. 20th, 2008.

Motorcycle Night '08

If you have a motorcycle, like motorcycles or are just looking for something to do Tuesday nights, you have to check out Motorcycle Night in Lowell, MA. Here are some photos from The WANT ADvertiser's recent attendance.

The WANT ADvertiser will be at the Tuesday, September 2nd Motorcycle Night, stop by and show us your bike!

Yard Sales!

It’s the thrill of the hunt and the victory of the bargain that makes going to yard sales so much fun. Sometimes you have something specific in mind, other times it is finding a gorgeous antique telephone table for $20 that you never knew you wanted but now can’t live without. Finding a bracelet that “looks cute” for a quarter and then having it appraise for over $100, now what can be better that?
Having a yard sale can be just as gratifying. Neighbors that you rarely get a glimpse of will come to your sale and strike up conversations; this opens the communication for a neighborhood yard sale next year. You get to clear out the attic or basement and make some money doing it. No better time to take inventory of items to place in The WANT ADvertiser!

Die hard “Salers” are strategic. We gather locations (take note sellers, advertising will draw a bigger crowd that just posting signs around town); map the route according to either the earliest start time or the one closest to a drive-thru coffee shop, grab a friend and go. This is not for the weak as we will even brave possible lightning storms in the hope that sales are still on just to get that collection of Dr. Seuss books for $10 or less.

I personally love autumn sales the best for going to or having my own yard sale. The temperature is comfortable and there is that crisp smell in the air; perfect for a vanilla chai coffee and a pumpkin muffin. So place your yard sale announcement in The WANT ADvertiser and be on the lookout for that bargain hunter with a determined look ready to make an offer. Hey, I’ll even bring the vanilla chai.
-Sharlene