Wild and Wet, had to say it that way so I wouldn't infringe on any Trade
Names but it was! Lots of close lightening greeted us just after we
arrived at the Sonic about 4:15 in the recently washed "Elvira", our '60
Ranchero. It was her first time to a Cruise-In since April, the
technical problems have been repaired so we can now get back to
alternating our cars. Mike, N4HHA, and daughter Kristen had already been
parked in place but managed to get the top up on their Corvair and head
for cover under the canopy of the Sonic. "Mustang Mike" arrived just
after we did, he was able to park in the regular spot for the DJ rig,
thanks again to the co-ordination of the Bank. John, in his '72 deVille
parked in place. Then as quickly as the Thunderstorm came it left! We
went to the Sonic to eat and see how many would be coming out, whether
or not we were even going to have the show tonight. While we were eating
Ron parked his Caddy right where he likes it. Dave arrived in the
AngliaDub, Bob arrived from Poinciana in his SSR. Steve & Amanda joined
in on eats at the Sonic. Bob N was out in the daily driver straight from
work. Then the other 2 Stooges. "Bo" in his Corvair and John in his
Mustang. Paul left the DeSoto at home, Roger parked his Mustang next to
Ron A. Bert & "Ernie" were out in the StepSide with news of the latest
Cruiser that they are picking up from Double D. A '67 Comet Station
wagon, I kind of had my eye on that one. Dave & Arlene stopped out in
the '53 Stude, wrecker. Ron H came out in his Model A Tudor. Bob, in his
'68 Chevelle had Nick, Daniel and Ashley with him. Nick had just
polished up all the chrome and it would have been a mess. Later Fran
would join them. Louie pulled his '52 Customline in to the lot followed
by Bill in his Blazer. Nicky "Bop" brought out his Banana, the Corvette
tonight. Jon & Jonathan were parked next to him in their '68 Camaro, so
that is what changed Jonathan's luck. Steve Mc finally got to bring his
'41 Willys pickup to the Thursday event. Doc parked just down from him
in the "Tater Truck". Dick, who was out on his bike again tonight said
he hoped to have the Mustang back on the road next week. Al parked his
Model A next to us. Gary & Wanda had the "Remember When" down in "Hot
Rod" row. Taylor and Aubrey were with them. Roy arrived a little later
in his '64 Ford convertible. Hank, once again on his way to work managed
to join us for the last hour or so in his Baja Bug. Mark, in his Hot Rod
Model A minus the vacationing Beau and Lois that was working. Roger was
out in his daily driver. Jean had news on her '36 Ford. It should be
back on the road by October, I can't wait to see it. A few others made
their way out, sorry if I didn't get to mention you all but we sure
appreciate all that came out on such a nite.
By now the wedding cake was being cut and served photos were being
passed around from their "Vegas Wedding", like Mike said Doc cleans up
pretty good! "Doc" and Suzanne looked so very happy sharing their joyous
occasion with us all. We all felt very privileged that they consider us
as family. Wedding photos and a guest book will be online at
www.docsperformanceshop.com/7/7/7 as soon as they get them to me.
The drawings once again were for all of the cash and a few regular food
prizes donated by "Beef O'Bradys" and "Whistle Junction". $70 was split
into several prizes starting at $20 then working to $5. Al Wendling,
Cruiser, #80, was the lucky holder of the ticket that won the $70 half,
he donated $5 to the Cruise and $5 to this newsletter. Thanks, Al!
Cruiser #648, Rick Pearce, would have been $200 richer tonight, his
number was drawn for the "Cruise-A-Matic" but he wasn't out tonight,
Awwwww. Next Week, $225 will be drawn for.
Roy & Judy Fitz, Cruiser #35, in their '64 Ford Galaxie convertible was
chosen as "Cruiser of the Week".
We didn't get any rain during the event, it was great! One can never
tell by what the weatherman says.
As always a Big Thank You! To:
The BOA (Bank) Staff for using the spots along 13th Street -
AutoZone - Beef O’Brady’s -
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, Thank You to all of you that came out tonight.
See you all "Out There"
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