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February 18th

Nothing Special tonight in Town, Except for the over 300 cars that made their way to Cruise this 15 year tradition. Mike T. was right about today's weather, it was truly "Chamber of Commerce Weather". It sure was nice not to wear all of the layers that we have had to in the past few weeks.

When we arrived about 1:45 with Steve's Blue and White Ranchero behind us there were over 50 cars already lining "Trophy Row". It was very easy to speculate that tonight was going to be a big Cruise. Shortly after we parked in our "Regular" spots, behind "Black Hills Minerals" a very shiny 1948 Western Flyer Coach parked across form us. This "Short Bus" that was initially used for Canadian Military Officers had Cruised with us in previous years. It would be very reminiscent to the Busses used by the Greyhound our other Bus Lines in the late forties and early fifties here in the US. John & Janice Wright of Bridgetown, Ontario, Canada, enjoy taking their now modified bus to Cruise-In's all over Canada and the United States. Thanks for bringing it out for us all to see, the extremely large spectator crowd was very interested in as well.

It was very nice to see every one in their "Regular" spots. The "Drop your Top" gang had several cars out. The Ole Parrot Head himself had his Red T-Bird right next to Tom's Cutlass Convert. The "Red Line Rodders" were lined up with John right next to Bob & Marge. Even Ben Franklin had the Tomato can right on the top of Block one. The Zibrin brothers had a few of their cars out, Bruce was right across the street with his "Spit Window" Vette. Then I saw several member of the "General Store Gang" roll in, Starting with Dan & Liz in the '41 Willys. It was very good to see all of the regulars including Dave & Arlene,  mixed with many of the "Snowbirds" that we get every year at this time.

Just before the gate went up at 4:00 Ed & Evelyn joined us, Tony & Sharon walked in from spectator parking. They just took "Lucy". their '69 Ranchero down to Don's for a new coat of paint. Gary & Wanda came out in the 56 Chevy. "Remember When" their '55 Chevy is still getting it's new paint. We all then wandered off to get something to eat and watch those that didn't make it by 4:00 line up for the re opening of the "Gate". We saw Bobby G. come in with his 54 Chevy, haven't see him in a month or so.

After lunch we made our way back to our spot. Just after getting back the cars started to roll in. This continuous flow did not stop until 8:00 when the gates closed. "Eddie & The Cruzers" started to rock the Main Stage and Jim & Craig, "The Dukes" entertained on their corner by the A&W to a very large crowd at 7:00 and the spectators just kept coming. The parking lots hit capacity by 7:30 making for one of the largest crowds I have seen for a "Regular Saturday Nite Cruise".

Once again, Thank You! to Mike T., Mr. Bill, Miss Lisa, Ron, Tommy, Gary, Richard, Lee, Ben and the rest of the "Cruise Staff" for keeping this chaos organized and keeping us all safe. Also a big Thank You! to the sponsors and merchants for having us all out again for this nearly 16 year old tradition. "The Saturday Nite Cruise®".

On to the flag winners

 See you Wednesday Nite at Magnolia Square!

 
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