It sure didn't look like we were going to have a Cruise-In today. The
rain fell most of the day all around Central Florida. It was raining
just a little when Linda and I arrived at the Sonic just after 4:00. We
parked under the canopy to see what was going to happen. "Mustang Mike"
pulled in a few moments later. Tony B (Looser #1 or is it #2) stopped by
for a while. Let's just say that most figured that we would not have a
Cruise-In. Ron, Don, Dave, Tom, Dave M., Louie, who got his '52 Chrysler
running today, Paul, "Big John" and about 6 others were out in daily
drivers. Bob had his SSR, Mark & Beau in their '30 Ford parked near Bob
in his Chevelle and Nick in his '32 5 Window coupe. Dave & Arlene had
the back Mustang convertible out tonight. Don R was in Ron's spot with a
late model Mustang convertible. Bert & "Ernie" had their wagon in the
first section. Nicky "Bop" had his '55 Chevy out. Bob had his '36
Humpback Ford at the back of the trailer. Steve, Charlie and Marie were
out in the '77 deVille. Doc and Suzanne had her charger out. Tony had
"Not Lucy" parked next to us. Dan Z had his '63 Corvair on the other
side. Bill was in his Blazer. Paul went home and picked up the DeSoto
and parked across from him. Hank had his vintage Baja Beetle across from
us. Ed & Evelyn along with Michelle & Dustin were in daily driver, Craig
and Mary came out with Trinnie that was meeting up with Michelle for the
week. Fran & Fanny brought out Ashley & Daniel, this would be their last
Thursday Cruise-In before going home. Ralph & Shirley stopped by for a
bit of a visit. they both had been under the weather a bit. Good to see
them out. Al brought out his trusty Model A. George was almost the last
to arrive in his '61 Falcon. Tom & Dianne stopped by just as we started
to have the drawings. Their Model A pickup was behind a lake that was
once their driveway.
Even with the small turn out the 50/50 was $103. $50 was given away in
$10 increments along with the food giveaways and the items donated by
AutoZone. Pat, a regular spectator and friend of the Cruisers had the
winning ticket for the remaining $53.
Mike had me announce the "Cruiser of the Month", he didn't have time to
do it last week. Linda & I are very proud to have been chosen for August
2007.
The "Cruise-A-Matic" rolls up to $275 next week, Cruiser # 740, Michael
Logan wasn't out tonight. Awwwwwwww.
"Cruiser of the Week" 'ole car 54, Bert & Laverne ("Ernie") Brown was
chosen with their '66 Mercury Comet Voyager wagon.
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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