It was a beautiful day for a Cruise-In, the turn out should be a little
bigger despite the heat. Tonight we would draw "Cruise-A-Matic" numbers
until there is a winner. We arrived very early tonight, we had been
running some errands on the way and it didn't take as long as expected.
It also didn't take us long to take refuge to a table at the Sonic, with
a fan blowing down on us. "Mustang Mike" was also setting up by 4:00.
Bob arrived in his SSR at the same time Ron backed his Caddy in the spot
on the first corner. Bob joined us at the table almost immediately.
Among the early arrivals were Paul with his DeSoto, Bill in his Blazer,
Rich & Becky stopped by for a few minutes, I didn't get a chance to talk
to them. Nicky "Bop" tried his usual 3 or 4 times to get the '32 Ford
parked in it's place. Tony & Marianne had the "Black Beauty",
their '71 Monte Carlo SS parked in their favorite spot. Roger had his
'56 Chevy by Bill's Blazer. Ralph & Shirley stopped by for a visit. "Bo"
had his Corvair just where he likes it. Louie had his '50 Ford out
tonight, it needs a little exercise while he is working on it. Cousin
John was out in his daily driver. Bob parked his Chevelle in row 3, Nick
parked the 5 Window coupe in its place of honor. Doc brought out the
"Tater Truck", Suzanne would join him later. Ed, Evelyn & Michelle would
come out in the daily driver. Ed & Sarah in the '70 "Shorbox" would park
across from us. Mike & Kristen would park the '64 Corvair convertible
next to us. The "Wookie" was out in the "Heart Breaker". "Scary Larry"
and Harry were at the corner with Ron. Ed, Looser #1, & Sherry were out
in their 'Vette, Ron had his Model A down in the shade, next to Tom &
Dianne's Model A pickup, Al would join them later in his Model A. Later
we would see Bob & Peg in their Pontiac parked in row 3. Young Josh just
loved the cars and would explain what he could about his Mustang. We
welcomed new Cruisers to our event, Tim & Kim and their '68 Mustang,
John & Terri and their '67 Mustang and Michael in his '64 Pontiac
Catalina. It was a very good Cruise-In, "Big john" was spotted in his
daily driver, Mark sat with him and Jim who was out in his GTO. Roy was
in his "64 Galaxie and George would arrive in his '61 Falcon just after
7:00.
Allan would do tonight's shopping and a fine job he did. Bob Butler gave
me a case of Oil that I donated to the drawing. Thank you Bob. Nicky
"Bop" was in rare form tonight, he was smart enough to keep out of
Marianne's reach or she would have taken care of him a little better. It
was a great night for friends, family and spectators. "Mustang Mike"
mentioned that all 9 cars that made it to "Whistle Junction" all took
home prizes. Join in next month on the second Monday. Harry Di Martino,
Cruiser #388 had the winning 50/50 ticket. he donated $20 back to the
Cruise-In from his $85 jackpot. It only took 2 dips into the tumbler to
give away the $300, "Cruise-A-Matic", the first one taken out actually
had my number with it, Mike didn't see it but the one called was #618,
belonging to the, Not At The Cruise-In tonight, Bob Pancake... AWWW. The
next and winning number was #675, Bailey! ah I mean, Dave Turnbull.
Earlier when Dave just won a regular prize Bailey stayed in his chair,
he heard this was money so he had to help receive it. Next week we start
over at $25. This week was the closest I have ever been to winning it.
Dave donated some of the winning to this Newsletter, Thank You.
"Cruiser of the Week" went home in an Orange '68 Chevelle SS396, Bob &
Marge Berube, Cruiser # 622.
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 the photos
Congratulations to the winners! Thank you all for coming out.
See you all "Out There"
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