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September 14th

60% chance of rain, we even drove through a shower or two on the way. Just about 4:30 the skies lightened up a bit and the rain stopped. John, (KG4BFJ), regular spectator and friend of the Cruise-In was one of the first to arrive. Just before 5:00 we decided to go over to the Sonic and get something to eat. Then I heard what sounded like a B-52 Bomber, it was the 4 barreled split exhaust "Blue Flame" powered '55 Chevy 4 door of Nicky "Bop's". First time in a while for him to make it out. It was also his son, Manny's birthday, so it was a guys night out  for them. Bob rolled in driving his Pickup, the '36 Humpback is getting closer to being finished. He has been helping out Mike with the ticket sales in the trailer. While at the Sonic, Nicky mentioned that he had just talked to Tony & Marianne and they were on their way out, the rain had stopped in Daventucky. I noticed Doc in his S-10 and Bob came over from his SSR to eat. Steve Mc parked his '27 Model T Grin-ster*, Hot Rod under the canopy behind the Cruise lot. He had encountered a little rain on the way to the Cruise-In and a little dark cloud had followed him, he was just going to wait until it went away. Tony called on the radio to mention that him & Sharon finally were on their way. By now, around 5:45 a few more cars started to show up.  I then noticed it was official, it wasn't going to rain anymore, Paul was backing up his DeSoto into it's spot. John from the Channel Islands arrived in his Mustang Convertible, back in town for a few more weeks. Welcome back! Bill had the photos of the Blazer taken after the Deer had run into him. All is fixed now. Phillip & Louie had their cars in the front row near Nicky. The Wookie came out in his Expedition, still no Buick and he didn't want to get his Mustang wet. awwww. Bert & "Ernie" had the Probe out, and he was sporting his new leg. He was even dancing last Saturday night. They are off to Indiana late next week. Larry & Barbra and several of the Grandkids were present. Mike had his Hot Rod next to Steve's. but not before Tony & Marianne backed the '71 Monte SS into it's spot. Roger had the '56 Chevy out. Roy was parked across from Don's 2+2, so, many of the regulars were out. The Clarke's came a little later as did Al in his Model A. Jim & Peggy had the GTO out. Ron & Shirley stopped in about 7:00 or so, Ron is "Shiftless" for a while, re cooperating from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. Heal quickly, my friend. John B. made it out in his '66 Vette as did Don Fetty, in the T-Bird!  Bob B. had photos of his new daily driver, the Chevelle is still blocking his Camaro in the garage.

It always seems that it takes a few Cruise-In's after a couple of rainouts to get back on track, it is still always a good time with friends on a Thursday Night. If I missed anybody, sorry I am getting Old you know.

With only 25 cars we still had $65 to give out as cash prizes and $65 in the 50/50. The "Wookie" had the winning ticket for it and the "Cruiser of the Week" went home with Don Fetty in his '62 Ford Thunderbird. Cruiser # 363, Tony Catledge wasn't out so next week the "Cruise-A-Matic" rolls up to $200.

Here are a few photos.

*Grin-ster. it seems that any one that drives it gets a grin like Mike has below.

 Congratulations to the winners! See you all "Out There"

 
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