We headed out to the Cruise-In just before 4:00PM, the traffic was light
so we arrived earlier than anticipated. The prime 20 parking spots that
we have been using on Thursday Nites have now been leased to the Bank on
the corner, so the area that we have been using for the DJ rig was now
occupied by employee cars. We have been trying to enlist their
cooperation on keeping at least the area for the Trailer to be open by
4:30 but have not made contact yet. We parked the Ranchero under the
canopy at the Sonic until we started to see some movement of the cars
and the arrival of the Cruisers. "Mustang Mike" had a flat on the rig so
he was running a little late. We agreed, over the phone that he would
have to park the rig to the South, Next to 13th Street. There was also a
motor home parked in the area that the Muscle Cars like to park.
Anyway, 1 car moved in time for Ron A to park his Caddy in it's favorite
spot. Paul managed to park his DeSoto a little further down, it was
already open. About 4:45 another car moved so that Bill, Virginia & the
Boys could park the yellow 'Vette where they like to. This will be the
last Thursday until September for her, Bill and the Boys should be back
next week. Haywood & Linda were the next to arrive in their El Camino.
Bob B had his silver SSR just where he liked it. Then many of the other
"Regulars" started to arrive, Tony & Marianne in the "Monte", Bert &
Ernie in the Probe. Dave in his '65 Anglia, first time out. Steve Mc in
the "Grinster", Max in one of Jack's Javelins. Bill in his Blazer, Jean,
still waiting for her '36 Ford to be finished. "Doc" in the "Tater
Truck". By 5:10 3 more of the "Bank Cars" pulled out opening up a few
more spots. Ed & Sarah arrived in the Chevy "Shortbox". Jack then
arrived in an AMC Pacer. Richard was out in his '30 Ford Deluxe. "Too
many shiny things on this one" he said. Ed & Evelyn in their Corvair
convertible. Dan Z was out in a 90's Mustang Convertible, he has already
traded it off on a Corvair. The motor home left in time for Bob N to
park his '36 "Humpback near the trailer. Bob arrived in his Chevelle,
Nick rode along with him, Francine and Fanny joined later. "Bo" parked
his Corvair up in it's place of honor. By now it was time to eat. Tony &
Sharon arrived in "Lucy" to park in the recently vacated spot, only 1
bank car left.
While we were under the canopy at the Sonic, the lot started to fill up,
Dave and Arlene parked a '57 Chevy in front of the DJ rig. She had a
great shade tree to relax under. "Big Jim" brought in his Beretta, John
& Jonathan were in their SS Camaro, I think that must have been some
more of the family with them. Ed rolled his 'Vette into the lot,
Stephen was in his 'Vette as well. Tony and Marlene parked their 'Vette
under the Canopy at Sonic, said it was to dirty to park with the rest of
us. The original "Mr. DeSoto", Gordon and his bride Lila were spotted as
well as Tommy & Mary. Chris & Donna were out in their '66 GMC pickup.
The list goes on and on, it was a great night, even "Hot Rod Row" had at
least one "Scott Rod" and the "Wild Thing" in it. Jeff and Harry were
both spotted, sans their Edsels.
"Lucky Louie" Piazza, Cruiser # 452 had the winning ticket for the $115
50/50, he donated $15 to this newsletter. Thank You.
Bill Khoenle, Cruiser #124 was the lucky winner of tonight's, $125,
"Cruise-A-Matic" he donated $10 to this newsletter, Thank You.
"Cruiser of the Week" went home in a 502 Powered '67 AC Cobra, brought
out by Cruiser #764, Jaime & Aglae Justiniano.
As always a Big Thank You! To:
AutoZone - Beef O’Brady’s - Carvel - Dad’s New York Deli -
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.
I forgot to mention, the weather was FANTASTIC!
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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