October 28th

The last Cruise of October, this one will be the 853rd running of the Tradition that is known as the "Saturday Nite Cruise®", Trophy Row was already lined with Mercury Cougars, the "Sun State Cougar Club" was in full force for this annual event. Their occupation of Block 2 displaced a few of the "Regulars" but not too bad considering that 25 of these cars were on display. The "Looney Bin" was across the way, even Bob had the GMC by the Mercury Convertible and the Gran Torino.

The streets did have a few rather strange people stirring about with Halloween just a few days away the costumes always come out a little early. The "Haunted Mansion" was doing a great business. During the sign in process as we made our way down the bricks we were handed our numbers by  "Maleficent" the evil witch,  whom we spotted later riding in a Fairlane GT convertible during the parade. Hmmm... wonder who that was? Even "Herbie" the Love's Bug was in the spirit. He donned a Ghost Costume.

Later in the evening some of the "North Florida Chevelle Club" joined in on the festivities and would lead the parade behind the Cruiser of the Month and the Cougars. A dozen or so of the "Florida Antique and Classic Automobile Cruisers Association" we parked with us down in block 4 in our regular spot behind "Black Hills Minerals". We brought out April, our '61 Corvair Monza Coupe. Steve Mc had his Ranchero next to us. Gary & Wanda had their great '55 Chevy, "Remember When" parked on the other side. Mustang Mike had his Greenbrier. Dan & Liz were in the Willy's. Then the '41 Packard was driven out by Ron. Neil & Elaine, members from the UK had their Healy next to the steps where Don and Lenore were parked with the Metropolitan.

Many of the cars were candy stops for many of the Costumed spectators and "Cruiser Kids". Of course Mike Singer blended in some of the nostalgic Halloween tunes with his regular mix over Old Town Radio.

By the time the gates closed at 8:00 there were nearly 300 cars that were ready to make that trip up "Deac Hundley Blvd." Then right on time, "Trophy Row" once again turned in to the staging area for this evening. The "Cruise Staff" started to direct the spectators to areas that would be the best viewing spots. Remember Cruisers, we can help them out by instructing those people that are standing in front of our cars to make their way to the Boulevard and sidewalks of the West side of "Deac Hundley Blvd." for their safety and enjoyment. I just tell them that they get to see all of the cars roll past them starting at 8:30 if they get to those areas. Mike Singer gave the safety announcements, played the National Anthem then Wolfman Jack proclaimed "It's the Saturday Nite Cruise". The cars then made that turn onto the bricks to an extremely large crowd of cheering spectators.

Thank you to Old Town for letting us be their guests, to the Old Town Merchants, the Sponsors, the Cruise Staff and our fellow Cruisers for another great day in "Town"

On to the 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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