Linda and I pulled into the Wal-Mart parking
lot at 7;45AM, near the "Sonic" to meet up with Tony & Sharon as well as
the rest of the "Run to the River" participants. The "Run to the River"
better known as the
31st
Annual Indian River Car show in conjunction with the
Indian River Festival in Titusville Florida. First thing I had to
ask Tony. "Is this what morning looks like?", Linda and I are just
really getting to sleep by this time, hey, at least we made it.
Unsure of just how many were going to make the run with us,
Linda checked her updated list with Tony. It looked as though we were
going to have a dozen or so caravanning along some of the Back roads
then right up US 1 from Cocoa to Titusville. The Leopold's had their '64
Pontiac, Tony & Sharon had "Lucy" their '69 Ranchero out for the first
time with her new "Coat", Gary & Wanda had "Remember When" their '55
Chevy, Kay was in "Razz" her '70 Corvette, Joe in his '66 Mustang, Jim &
Peggy in their '67 GTO, Joe & Andria with their '40 Chevy, Fred, our
perennial spectator, Michigan Cruiser and good friend of Central Florida
Cruisers in a PT Cruiser and of course Linda and I in our '61 Corvair,
pulled out of the lot at 8:13AM. Steve & Cheryl in their '62 Ranchero
were to join us from the 7-11 at Narcoose road. Mike & Gale in their 30
Ford roadster and Louie & Becky in their '31 Studebaker Coupe was also
with them. Our last "Pull In" was to be Paul & Betty Kemp in their '66
Mustang Convertible along Nova Road.
The trip was was very pleasant along Nova road, that is
except for two Idiot Dump Truck Drivers that passed our whole caravan at
the same time. I guess part of their job duties were to drive 10 miles
an hour over the speed limit and wait for a double yellow to pass.
Professionals? Hmmmm. The construction along 520 was not even a bother
on our way into Cocoa. Our group stayed together quite well. The many
"lights" along US 1 that slowed or stopped part of us did not really
effect the planned arrival time as a group. The many spectators, well
people along our route sure enjoyed seeing this parade up the "River
Road". I am sure this was the "normal" for today. However many others
more than likely arrived to the "Show Field" much before 9:00AM.
The "signage" for the show was very good along the way, Bob
Arnold met us at the "Gate" and the very efficient club members at the
registration table made a quick task of getting us our "Goodie Bags" and
we were guided off to the "Point". In route to our parking area, we all
observed many other great "Show Cars" and "Cruisers" in this picturesque
setting. As the day progressed we all met old friends and made new ones.
Butch & Jennifer, provided Car Show DJ services and nostalgic with their
WJBJ Cruisin' with
the Classics mobile DJ service trailer. A great job as usual.
The
Vintage
Vehicles Car Club the sponsoring club of this event sure made
every one feel right at home. Today was a lot of work and they still
have another day for this event.
FACACA went home
with a Club Participation award. Gary & Wanda's '55 Chevy was in the
"Top 25". Bob has promised me a complete listing of the awards on
Monday, I will post them here. Several of us went home with a few of the
fantastic "Door Prizes". All of us agreed that we will put this on our
Annual Schedule again next year.
Shortly after all of the awards were given out, many of our
group and a few other attendees headed for Old Town in Kissimmee. We
were to lead them in place of Tom Staggs the former president of the
club, fellow Cruiser and friend, that passed away just 2 weeks ago. We
were very honored and proud to do so in his memory. The trip back was
though a little rain, basically enough to spot the cars so they would
have to be cleaned yet another time today. Tony & Sharon took the lead
and once again our little Corvair was "Tail End Charley". A very good
trip back, even Tony's test, the one where he went the wrong way, was
passed with ease by all that followed. Well, lets just say he is now
know as WWT. Wrong Way Tony, Kay has bestowed upon him this
prestigious title, of which he has seemed to accept in the best of
humor.
We all arrived just a few minutes before 5:00 at Old Town.
Richard told us that our favorite area in block 4 was open. So we all
rolled into that area and setup for our night at Old Town,
now that is another story.
Awards lists now on line (04/25/2006 12:32:22 PM)
Saturday - Sunday
Here a some photos that Tony & I took during this event.
See you all "Out There"
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