A classic dream

Yesterday afternoon I left West Texas where I was performing some research for an assignment. I gave myself two options to travel back to Denton: take US 84 to Interstate 20 in Sweetwater, Texas, and from there take 20 to I-820 north, and then back to I-35 W or take US 180 in Snyder all the way to Weatherford, and then figure out the rest. I decided to go against the conventional wisdom of trying to get home as soon as possible, and took US 180. While I saw plenty of interesting, and significant landmarks and sites, there was one that stuck out like a tree in the Mohave Desert. As I caressed 180 into Albany, I saw an immaculate Sinclair station I had seen before.

Then after passing one of my favorite pastimes of the open road, highway intersections,

I glided into a parking spot. Shut the truck door, looked behind me, and metaphorically passed out.

While my body moved, my eyes began to wander around the former furniture store turned Flying A Car Club.

Then the hand turned the knock, slight creaking sounds slowly got louder then...

I died and went to heaven. "We get that a loud," said curator, and operator Robert Hayes. The grease and motor oil scent continued to press into my nostrils like a head digs into a pillow after a long day at work. For the next several minutes my eyes glared, tears came down, and I felt like my cares and worries of the world were gone.

The cars on display belong to Robert Snyder, Kelly Scott, Ronnie and Donnie Anderson ,while John Morrow is displaying his motorcycle. According to the museum pamphlet, they have collected classic cars, signs, and other antiques for over a quarter century. The museum opened in 2012 as a chance to display their passion to the public.

As I sniffed through the eclectic signs, Bobby Helms, "You Are My Special Angel," comes on, and this modern day Marty McFly has completely embraced the change in time.

Unfortunately it was time to go, but had to pay my respects before waking up in 2013.

Flying A Car Club, 100 S. Main St., Albany, TX, 76430