November 11th

Linda and I headed out to Old Town a little early today in the Corvair, many of the other regulars we come out with were in Harmony at their "Dark Skies" event. "Lucy" Tony (K4AVD) & Sharon's (WB4ACE) '69 Ranchero is not back from cosmetic surgery yet. We wanted to get the newsletters out a bit early as we were expecting guests from the UK, Graham (G4HFG), the voice many of you have heard coming out of the speaker mic on my shoulder most of the Cruises, Carole and his mother Edith, to join us as well as Mike (N4HHA), Annette (N4HHI) and daughter Kristen (TBA) to join us at "Flippers" for lunch and a night at Old Town.

Lee met us at the gate, he was giving Ron a break. His news on nephew John was very good,  he will be headed back to work soon. Brat checked us in by the Haunted Mansion in a timely fashion, we then made our turn on to "Trophy Row". There were 50 or more cars already set up. The "Looney Bin" was fully occupied, even Bob the head "Loon" was in his GMC. The Red Line Rodders were out in full force. Many of the "Rat Pack" parked with them as well. Tony & Sharon arrived, they took a break from the chores to come out and meet the UK guests and join us for lunch.

We strolled towards the meeting place and Linda & I delivered Newsletters and visited on the way as well as directing the visitors over the HAM Radio. Shortly after 4:00 we all were around the table, including "Malibu Mike". It was sort of a HAM Radio Club meeting and a Florida Antique and Classic Automobile Cruisers Association meeting rolled into one. Jane took great care of this party of 11. We decided that she is the new "Official Server" for this group. We were still dinning when the gate was re opened at 5:00. The cars started to roll in quite heavy and did so for a while.

It was a leisurely stroll down to our car, then again there were 11 of us trying to look at cars take pictures visit with each other and Cruisers on the way. This experience was new to 6 members of the party so it was with wide eyes and lots of questions.  We also took the time to round the corner by the roller coaster to view many of the cars that got by us. Graham, Mike, Annette and Kristen went over to see Mike's Motorcycle and Annett's Cooper. I tagged along and took some photos of Graham on the bike. 7:00 brought "Eddie and the Cruzers" to the main stage, The Dukes to the patio at "Fred Marion's".

The rest of the night was spent as usual visiting with spectators and Cruisers along with our Guests. They all hung around for the Cruise and Kristen was to ride with us in the Corvair.

Just after 8:00 the flag winners were drawn, Nikki delivered the winners list to me. Then at 8:15 Richard and Lee led "Trish" in her '64 GTO, November "Cruiser of the Month" followed by the Cruisers from the top 2 blocks to the staging area that Block 4 becomes at this time. The safety announcements were made and Mike Singer played the National Anthem followed by "Wolfman Jack" proclaiming "It's the Saturday Nite Cruise!". Richard signaled the Cruisers to start rolling. As the  turn was made by "Kids Town" all were handed an American Flag in commemoration  of Veterans Day, then on to the bricks of the West Side of "Deac Hundley Blvd." for this the the 855th "Saturday Nite Cruise®" to a very large crowd of cheering spectators.

As always a great time in "Town". Thank You to Old Town for making us, the Cruisers of the Stars, that come out each and very week  feel at home and to let all of us continue in the success of this event for nearly 17 years. To the Merchants of Old Town, the Sponsors, the Cruise Staff, spectators, our fellow Cruisers and special guests for another Great Day. In "Town".

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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