I love this time of year, when most of the big regional shows are held.
I ususally caravan with a few others in their LBCs to the shows: Williamsburg (Classics on the Green); Waynesboro (Shenandoah Valley Brit Car Club), Richmond, Norfolk, etc.
The fellowship with like-minded guys; the drive in the roadster over the Blue Ridge and back; the shows and the people; the beautiful cars, all really a thrill.
I lost interest in football years ago, now, instead of football season, it's LBC CAR SHOW season (a great substitute IMHO).