It is really tough for a couple of night
owls to be anywhere at 7:30 in the morning. This is the second time in
as many months that Tony talked us into a early morning road trip. Today
it was off to Renninger's in Mount Dora. The event was their 2nd
Saturday of the month Classic Car Show and Swap meet.
We met Tony & Sharon at the McDonald's at the "Top of
Michigan" Street just off Osceola Parkway. Gary & Wanda pulled in right
after we did in "Remember When" their 55 Chevy. Last but not least, and
it was only 7:32 when Neil and Elaine pulled in in the Little TR4. Off
to a good start! The trip was pretty much traffic free, took only about
an hour.
There were several cars in the "Car Corral" and a few in
the Show Field when we arrived. While checking out all of the Swap Meet
participants sales areas we ran into Dan & Liz. They weren't showing
anything, just shopping. Later we went to the big Flea Market and
wandered the isles. Some "Finds" were acquired by just about everyone in
our group. It then was I time to head back to the "Show Field". "Dusty"
Havens in his little Mercury Comet. Seems like there was a UK Tourist
that just had to have it. So now he is looking for another car.
We all went to one of the vendors for a bit of a lunch.
Then back to rest by the cars. 2:00 came about and the "Hot Rod" Poker
was played, we didn't win anythi9ng there. Then the awards were given
out. Three out of the four of us took home "Top 25" and Gary & Wanda
took home best Chevy. After a wander around the "Antique Mall at the
bottom of the hill. The we were back on the road for the 50 Mile trip
back home. Neil & Elaine turned off on I4 to hit some of the "Malls" the
rest of us headed towards Kissimmee.
A good day of shopping, showing and friendship. A Mothers
Day we all enjoyed. As usual when this bunch goes out, no matter the
size we have a good time.
Here are a couple of Photos
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