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In a letter enclosed in the latest issue of "Mike Kelly's Cruise News" was the official notice that Mike T. would be leaving us right after the "Sweet Sixteen" anniversary Cruise this June. We all know Mike has done a fantastic job with this "Tradition". Richard Stewart was named as the new Cruisemaster taking over these duties when Mike T. moves on up the road. For those of you that do not know who Richard is, I offer you the following. Richard a long time local Cruiser has been a member of the Cruise Staff on Friday and Saturday nights and most recently has been in charge of the "Spectator" parking and audience control during our pre Cruise "Staging"  and has filled in for Mike, Joe, Bill and Ron over the past four years. He of course will have to have the best interests of Old Town in mind, after all even though our cars are the "Stars" we are here as their guests, he has worked the event at all levels and knows what he needs to get the job done. I know there are many of us, that include members of the "Cruise Staff" and "Cruisers" alike, that would have liked to have the chance at this responsibility, I know Richard will lend an ear to suggestions that he can take up with the "Powers to Be" to perpetuate this Cruising "Tradition" safe and smooth running. For what it's worth, I give Richard my "Seal of Approval" and will support him as I did Mike T. and Old Town.  So lets all say "Welcome Richard and Good Luck."

As Linda & I delivered the Newsletters to the "Regulars" the "Drop Your Top" gang, AKA "Vintage Vehicles of Florida, Inc." was in place in the new "Turf" that they chose a few weeks ago. They were answering a lot of questions about their up and coming 31st annual Indian River Car Show in Titusville. This sure sounds like a good time. Bob, Jack & Tom assured me that if Tony & I can get them a tentative number of cars for the FACACA "Run to the River" that they would keep us together in the Show Field.

Most of the rest of the "Die Hards" had their normal parking spots as we dropped of the newsletters. At first we didn't see Ben Franklin and his Tomato can at the top of block one so we thought he was not with us again this week. He was, the Tomato can was driven by his son, without the trailer and he and Joy brought out his latest ride. A '40 chopped Ford Tudor. Yes, it's Red.

Dan & Liz rolled in in the '53 Vette and took their position next to Bob and his Camaro. Later Ray & Carm made it to the "General Store Gang" area. Ron & Rose came out a little later and didn't make to where they park nor did "Big Jim" and Norma. Hey at least we were all there! Along with nearly 350 cars to give our spectators a display like they have never seen, once again.

The T-Birds rocked the main stage, Mike Singer played his nostalgic mix over Old Town Radio and Jim & Craig, "The Dukes" entertained a large crowd on the corner by the A & W.

Tonight marks another night that will be the last of the season for many of our "Snowbirds". Next year we will know some of them by what they drive, others like John & Sandy Foster might have replaced their Cruiser a few times over. They have promised to e-mail me before they come down next year with what they are driving.

Thank You to Old Town and their Merchants for having us out for another Saturday Night and letting our cars be the "Stars", to the Sponsors that provide us with all of the goodies we can win. To the entire "Cruise Staff", Mr. Bill, Miss Lisa, Lee, Ron, Richard, Ben and Mike T, just to mention a few, for handling all of the traffic and keeping all of us and our spectators safe.

Tonight's Flag Winners

Tonight's random drawing winners that and received the coveted "Old Town Checkered Flag" along with $25 cash, $15 "Cruiser Cash" and a drink from the Tropical Breeze.

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Richard Guadagno 72 Oldsmobile
Bob Berube 71 Camaro*
Jackie Johnson 72 Chevelle
Butch Britt 65 Triumph
Mark Durrant 31 Ford*
Dan Burke 56 Chevrolet
Joe McKey 72 Chevrolet
Ramon Otero 72 Mercedes*

* Regulars at "Mustang Mike's Saint Cloud, Thursday Nite Cruise-In"
 

Here are a few photos.

See you "Out There"

 
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