As the other of the few local MV owners who participated, I can attest to Robin’s statement. Though on their way over to rip apart the CWM vehicles on display, they stopped by my vehicle. Door straps are ineffective, even when coiled with convincing fake barbed wire. The message was apparently lost.
As Robin said, even placards were ignored.
This problem is common to MVs however (though I expected better at this show), you don’t see people helping themselves to the drivers seat of someone’s Corvette at the local cruise night. I’m not sure why they see MVs differently, but they do. I’ll be one of the first to show appreciation to our Vets and their families, however I don’t want my engine flooded or the starter switch stepped on. It’s unfortunate because we go to all the effort restoring these vehicles to share with the public.
Consistency is key though, because if you’re not letting people onboard, the first time you make an exception for a deserving Vet, look over your shoulder. They’re watching and you’re about to be overrun. Eric and Dan will recall “the incident” at the Bunker I’m sure.
All that said, it’s a worthy event. Hopefully more MVs will turn out this year. Perhaps the organizers can provide some assistance with this issue. Or maybe someone can bring a MP uniform
Cheers,
Jeff