June 17th

With the temperatures near 90 degrees with the lower humidity and not much chance of rain today should be a great day for a Cruise. At our regular time We fired up "Elvira" our '60 Ranchero and headed out to meet up with Tony & Sharon and Steve Mc to make our way to Old Town. Ed & Evelyn, who were also going to meet son Ed and his wife Angie later in the day, would join us a little later. Gary was still mowing the grass so he and Wanda would be out a little later too.

As we rolled down the brick street to make our way to "Trophy Row" Mr. Bill was on the street by the Coffee Shop. ready to sign us in. Miss Lisa and Gary C. were in the Coffee shop. Looked like a little planning strategy going on. Guess Gary must be filling in for some one this week. The crowd looked a little light, however the no chance of rain really doesn't mean much. It could be raining just across the street. It is that time of the year. As we rounded the corner by Cruise Control. there set the Corvair Greenbrier that was "Big John's just a few weeks ago. Seems like it is his again. John & Angel traded for a '60 Chevy Impala, some how it got back to "Big John". Sometimes it is hard to keep track of the keepers of our "Stars", the Cruisers of Old Town. Kathy C' dropped the gate for us to head across "Florida Plaza " to our favorite place behind "Black Hills Minerals", Thank You. John & Angel, Bill and Roger were in their "Regular Spots" at the bottom of Block 3.

Tony & Sharon decided to join Linda and me in our "Route" dropping of the newsletters. Not to many of the "Regulars" were out yet. However we did spot Larry & Cris along with Stephanie & Butch in their "Regular Spots". Just up from them near John and his "Double Nickel Express" several members of the "Rat Pack" were in place. Bobby G was up behind the "Union Jack". It was such a beautiful day and still not to many Cruisers.

Shortly after Gary & Wanda came in with "Remember When", 4:00, our normal time to eat, we decided it was time to head to "Flippers". Ed & Evelyn stayed behind to wait for Ed & Angie that were to arrive around 5:00. On the way up we found out that Dave & Arlene were going to be on vacation the next few weeks and Daryl had his '59 Chevy in his spot keeping it warm for him. We made it to "Flippers" and once again ate 'El Fresco", Brandy did a great job as usual taking care of us. On our walk back at 5:00 the gate was opened. The cars started to roll in. It was not a big line waiting to get in, the cars just seemed to be a steady stream. Gary C. was in the place of Gary at the Crossing of "Florida Plaza". Ron and John, AKA Larry & Curly, parked near us. Bob, aka Moe, has his '36 Ford engine torn down for some planned improvements. "Rusty Bones" took the Main Stage at 7:00, Jim and Craig, the "Dukes" were on their corner by the A&W, Mike Singer could be heard over Old Town Radio.

Mark stopped by for a while, he just got back from Hawaii from his visit with his new Grandson. The spectator crowd grew rapidly after 6:30 and many questions were asked. We all had the right answers.

Tonight, Tony broke his perfect record of over 4 years. HE FINALLY WON A CHECKERED FLAG! Not a bad record to break. Right on time, Mr. Bill escorted the Cruisers down to block 4, led by the Cruiser of the month. Then right after the playing of the National Anthem, the 195 Cars that had assembled on "Trophy Row" started to make the turn by "Kids Town" for this the 835th running of the tradition that is the "Saturday Nite Cruise©".

Once again, Thank you to the Merchants of Old Town, the Sponsors and the Cruise Staff for another Fun and Safe day.

Tonight's Flag Winners

Tonight's random drawing winners that and received the coveted "Old Town Checkered Flag" along with $25 cash, A Case of Oil from NAPA and a drink from the Tropical Breeze.

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