September 1st

It was a overcast late afternoon, we had morning and early afternoon rain storms. Hopefully the last of the effects of Hurricane "Katrina". Many of the gas stations along highway 192 were out of fuel and the prices were nearing $3 a gallon. Gee, I wonder if this might have been part of the reason that only about 35 cars "Cruised on In" tonight? Needless to say the cruise started out a bit slow. Many Cruisers came out in their regular cars. (more fuel efficient than some of the Classics and Hot Rods.)

We were joined by some Tree Cutters from North Carolina on their way from south Florida to Mississippi. They worked in Katrina's aftermath in Ft Lauderdale now they are off to Biloxi.

Dan & Liz made it back to Florida from Michigan, late last night. They had a '41 Willys in tow, hmmm, they left town with the Hemi Powered Hillman Husky. Yes, you got it another trade. Anyway they brought out the Henry J tonight. "Big Jim" and Norma came out circulating pictures of Dan's Willys. They have been absent because of the heat.

Ron, Shirley Hood and Mary also made it back in town from their cabin in Georgia, the '53 Chevy remained there so they have something to Cruise when they go back in October. It is always good to see them and the Model A.

We will have a Halloween Cruise on the last Thursday of October. Details to follow.

Al Wendling had the correct answer to the trivia question.

The 50/50 was $66 and Steve Clarke took home $56 of it as he donated $10 back towards next weeks prizes.

The $175 "Cruise-A-Matic" rolls up to $200 next week. Cruiser #23 Tom Provost was not present to win.

Cruiser #424 Gary and Wanda Thompson took home "Cruiser of the Week" with their Blue Flamed Black '55 Chevy Belair.

Here are a few photos from the Cruise.

Congratulations to all the winners, see you at Old Town Saturday Nite.