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The weatherman promised that it would be a dry day. Well I guess he forget to tell the clouds that were all around us! Or was it that Mike T. arranged for us to all have a bit of a rinse off to get rid of the Love Bugs?

It was the first Cruise that we took out the "61 Corvair (we have decided to call her April) to at Old Town. She used to Cruise with her former owner a few years ago so we figured she should know the drill. Steve McCullough stopped by our house about 1:45 in "Blanche" his '29 Ford Model A. In the car with him was his daughter, Carrie and in the rumble seat was Aly his granddaughter. Seems as though they ran through a little rain on the way and she had got soaked, well she got dried out before we arrived at Old Town. Seems like Aly likes the rain anyway. Last year when they were in town visiting she rode in the back of our Ranchero during the Cruise in the rain. Steve's wife, Cheryl, we'll see her out bit more now that the weather is cooling, brought out daughter Amy and granddaughter Riley to join in on a meal at Flippers Pizza.

We met up with Trevor "the Cruising Dog" on the frontage road on the way into Old Town. He brought out the '29 Mercedes. OK so Bill had to drive it for him. This was to be Virginia's first time with this bunch.

Mustang Mike, Mike and Carol Weiss, Ed and Evelyn joined us behind Black Hills Minerals. The "General Store Gang" was down  a bit tonight but Bob and Marge had the Camaro out. Ron Simmons brought out his Packard and Rose brought out the '37 Ford convertible.

Linda and I made several walks up and down "Trophy Row" visiting with all of the Cruisers. The "Drop Your Top Gang" was in place. The "Red Line Rodders" were present in great numbers. It was a great night as the little bit of rain that we had was done by 6:00 or so. John B. brought out his girlfriend, wait, that was his wife? Just kidding, good to see you out Mary, I am sure we will see you more often that it is now starting to cool off.

I would like to mention everyone that we manage to talk with each week but then I would spend all night writing this report. Gary Collins was back with us tonight, he was battling a bit of, well it seemed like everything, last week. Good to see you back.

Tonight was a near record crowd of spectators. Bob and Barbra from Scotland stopped out to see us. They have been regular spectators to this and the Thursday Nite Cruise-In for many years when they are on vacation. They own a '57 Chevy over there and are great fans of the sport. Bob promised me an article or two to share with our readers. Looking forward to hearing from them.

"Topaz" rocked the main stage starting at 7:00, Mike Singer could be heard on Old Town Radio through out the streets and 219 cars rounded the corner by "Kids Town" on to "Deac Hundley Blvd." at 8:30 to a cheering crowd.

Thanks again to Mike T.,  Joe R., Mr. Bill, Lisa and the rest of the staff for a safe and orderly event. This is part of what makes this the international spectacle that is "The Saturday Nite Cruise"

On to the flag winners

Richard Hawkins with a Black '51 Ford**
Jim Rouse with a Green '67 GTO**
Mike Venezin with a Blue '65 Cobra
James Shaul with a Black '68 Camaro
Michael Stokonis with a Blue '69 Mustang
Steve Choeko with a Red '69 Olds
John Fogel with a Blue '70 Chevelle
John Hilland with a Red '69 Camaro
Rick Giruad with a Tan '69 VW

** left before cruise time and were disqualified.

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On to a few photos.

See you at the Wednesday Nite Cruise-in at it's new home in the "Magnolia Square Shopping Center" on East 192 in Saint Cloud .