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February 28th
What another great day here in Central
Florida, Wednesday meant it was another trip to "Magnolia Square" for a
Cruise-In. We arrived a little early, I guess the traffic was lighter
than anticipated. Chris had Mike's parking spot almost blocked. The
"Square" was bustling with activity. The Robertson's were making ready a
unit for some new tenants and another was moving out. The new owners of
the "Crush" seem adamant about parking in spaces that have always been
used for the "Cruise-In". I understand they are right in front of their
establishment, then again I was taught not to park in front of where I
worked. It is usually reserved for patrons. I guess our display of cars
isn't a very high priority for them. Maybe one night a week for
something that has been going on for nearly 2 years is too bothersome
for them to encourage Cruisers into their establishment instead of
alienating them completely. Oh, well, I guess we have to put up with it.
They are their parking spots. If they do not want the Cruisers to park
there, cone them off and let no one park there, the 2 Newer cars deflect
from the event which is finally becoming more popular.
Paul in the DeSoto was the first Cruiser
to arrive and park next to our Ranchero. Dick came in in his 2+2 shortly
after. Then Larry in a daily driver, he will be going back to North
Carolina soon. "Big John" was out in the red Cobra Convertible. Bob
would park next to him a little later in the '41 Buick then Curt in his
GMC next to him. Steve & Charlie in the yellow deVille were the first to
park East of the DJ rig then Ron in
his Caddy. Tom in his 8 door Greenbrier to the West. Louie in his '52
Ford along with Don in his red 2+2 Mustang joined the front row. Nick
brought along an old friend from up North in the '32 Ford Hiboy, Bob was
in his Chevelle. Bill pulled his Blazer in to a spot down from us, just
beyond a "Crush" car. The "Mustang Twins" came out in both cars tonight,
Betty is in need of a straighter passenger rear axel. Andy then arrived
in his '79 deVille and parked in the other vacated "Crush" spot just
about 6:45. The "Wookie" was in his Expedition, the "Heartbreaker"
stopped on him last Sunday on the way home. Roy was out in a daily
driver, he had a busy day and couldn't get home to get the '56 Chevy
without missing the whole Cruise. Roger was out again in a daily driver,
hasn't had a Cruiser in a while. Al rolled the old Model A and parked
near Bert & Ernie's Pickup. Then of course last but not least George
came in his Falcon, just before the drawings. Linda's knitting didn't
even make out of the bag tonight, she was having too much fun with "Big
John's" version of the "The Easy Button" and she would like to say a
special Thank You to Brittany for saving that bowl of soup for her.
The 50/50 of $48.00 was accepted by Paul
for the "Wookie" that had to go home early. The $20.00 "Cruise-A-Matic"
would have gone home in Hank Horn's Baja Bug if he would have been out.
"Cruiser of the Week" went to Bill & Martie Khoenle, #52, in their '81
Blazer.
On to a few photos.....
after this.
Click on any photo for a larger
view
Congratulations to the winners and Thank you all for coming out.
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