It was a very warm humid day, after last nights deluge of rain we
were still under a "Fire Weather Warning", much like the dry spring of
'98. So, in my opinion it was a beautiful day for a Cruise-In. The cars
would come into the event very slowly, the car count would only be about
35 by 6:45. the "Regulars like Nicky "Bop", Ron A, Roy in a daily
driver, Tony & Marianne, Bill, Virginia & the boys were lined up
in the front row along with Bert & "Ernie". "Doc" in the "Tater Truck".
Jean, still waiting for her '36 Ford, Paul in his DeSoto, Bill in his
Blazer, Tony & Sharon in "Lucy" the '69 Ranchero. Ken with his "Used Car
Lot" were out as well. Nick & Fran were out with 2 of the grandkids,
sans the Blown Head gasket, Deuce Coupe. Bob had out the SS 396
Chevelle, Dan Z in his Willys Pickup. "Scary Larry" as Mike calls Roger,
still no Cruiser yet, Knight, still comes out to support the Cruise.
Rodger was in one of his Healy's, Ron H in my Favorite Chevy. Phillip,
who had been babysitting the last few days, handed the child over to
Francis and escaped to the Cruise-In. "Cousin Vinney" was spotted along
with Tim, just to name a few. We had a couple of new Cruisers join in
tonight. John & son Jonathan in a '68 Camaro. They admitted to be
related to Nicky "Bop" but let's not hold it against them. Gene, the
latest owner of "Thunder Road" and his caregiver, Robert. Welcome to
this extended "Family". Jim & Shirley had their last Cruise-In with us
before going up North for the Summer, Safe Trip, see you next year. Down
in "Hot Rod Row" was the "Wild Thing" a "Scott Rod" and the Vanilla
Shake! Tom had the '58 Buick out for about a half hour.
By the end of the Cruise-In we had about 60 cars in the lot with many
Cruisers in daily drivers. At times the spectators outnumbered the cars.
Mike mentioned his Monthly gig down in Lakeland with the "Dukes" on the
2nd Saturday of the Month, join him down there if you can.
The 50/50 grew to $105 and Tony DeGennaro had the winning ticket! He
donated $20 back to the Cruise-In. The $50 "Cruise-A-Matic" rolls up to
$75 next week, Dave Dean, Cruiser #52, wasn't out tonight when his
number was drawn.
"Cruiser of the Week" went home in the Full Blown, Nitro Burning, Family
Heirloom, "Tater Truck" with Duane "Doc" Watson and daughter Cara,
Cruiser #525.
During the drawings Mark, was in the back row chatting up with other
'Vette owners. I think I even spotted Ray & Carm pull in about the time
we were tearing down for the night.
As always a Big Thank You! To:
AutoZone - Beef O’Brady’s - Carvel - Dad’s New York Deli - Quiznos -
Sonic Sonny’s - Wal-Mart - Whistle Junction All those that continue to
support our Cruise-In with Prizes. To “Mustang Mike” for entertaining us
every week.
Here are a few photos.
Congratulations to the winners and
Thank You to all that came out
tonight.
See you all "Out There!"
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