What can I say, Florida was on fire, still lots of wildfires all around
the state. More than 220 were still blazing. Rain chances were at
30%, the skies looked as though they could have opened up at any time
with a downpour, actually we need the rain but were hoping it would stay
away at least until the Cruise was over. Linda & I were running a little
behind schedule but still managed to arrive just after 4:00. Bill and
the Boys were out in the 'Vette for the last time until September, Bob
his neighbor came with them. Bob arrived in the SSR shortly afterwards,
Ron in the '61 Caddy took his favorite spot. "Mustang Mike" parked the
DJ Rig along south end of the parking lot next to 13th Street, (192).
This may have to become it's new spot. When he arrived the employee's of
the bank were still in his normal spot. Dan Z. brought out his Corvair
convertible. Paul wouldn't be lost tonight, he has his DeSoto parked
just where he liked it. Just about that time we started to get a little
rain. It lasted long enough for Bob, Bill, Ron and Dan to get the tops
up on their cars. Then it stopped as Tony & Marianne rolled their "Black
Beauty", the '71 Monte Carlo SS, into the parking lot. Ed & Sarah were
out sans the "Shortbox" pickup, it was raining when the left home. Steve
Mc was in the "Grinster". "Doc" and Cara were in the "Tater Truck" and
parked next to the "Grinster". Tony & Sharon debuted the yellow '62
Corvair coupe .Mike, (N4HHA) stopped by in a daily driver, still
working, to see the Corvairs and drop off his entry for the Cypress
Gardens run on the 20th. Dave was out in his Anglia, Jonathan brought
out the SS Camaro and his folks too. The "Wookie" was in the Buick, Bert
& Ernie had the F150 out. Jaime & Aglae had their Cobra in it's place of
honor by the DJ rig guarded by "Grizzly". Bob had the '41 Buick, I even
spotted "Big Jim", out before dark! Neil & Elaine were out in her
Triumph for the last Thursday Cruise before heading back to the UK,
until sometime in October. They will be missed. Phil was out in his
Camaro, Louie was MIA, Cousin John said he was painting wheels. Nicky
"Bop" had his '55 Chevy in his favorite spot. Tom & Edna were out in the
'65 Greenbrier 8 door. Ron H. was out in my favorite Chevy. I know I
missed a few of you, but the mind is a terrible thing. Yes, there even
was a "Cousin Vinney" and Tim sighting.
"Mustang Mike" will be the DJ at the Downtown Lakeland show this
Saturday Night from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Join in if you can.
Quiznos in Saint cloud offers a 20% discount on Thursday to registered
Cruisers, you must show your dash card or Cruiser ID. They offer
us a 10% any other day with ID. Cruiser ID Cards are available for $6
with a photo of your car. Thank You!
Bob Nagro was presented his Plaque tonight for the "Cruiser of the
Month".
Tonight's 50/50 was at $100, there were several regulars like, Nick &
Fran, Jean, who is still waiting for her '36 Ford to be completed, it's
been over 2 years, that were out tonight, along with regular spectators
like, Fred our Bi-Annual spectator from Michigan and John, KG4BFJ, a
local friend of the Cruise and fellow HAM radio operator and 40 cars.
Steve Mc McCullough was the holder of the winning ticket, he donated $10
to this newsletter, Thank You.
If Paul Boehm, Cruiser #169 would have been out, he would have gone home
with the $25 "Cruise-A-Matic" but he wasn't so next week, we have $50 in
the offering.
"Cruiser of the Week" went home in a '68 Red Camaro SS convertible with
Jonathan Dilullo, and his Mom & Dad, Cruiser #390.
As always a Big Thank You! To:
AutoZone - Beef O’Brady’s - Carvel - Quiznos -
Sonic - Sonny’s (Pleasant Hill Road) - Saint Cloud NAPA - Whistle Junction
and 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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