August 9th

30 cars would show up in the "feels like 108 degrees" today, maybe the ones that didn't come out were the smart ones, the TV stations were telling us all to stay indoors, those of us that are "Die Hards" bringing along plenty of hydration supplies and portable shade, would take our favorite places in the South East corner of the Wal-Mart parking lot as we do each and every week. Linda & I were setting on the "Hill", utilizing some of the shade created by the tree and the canopy at the Sonic, behind our Corvair by 4:00. "Mustang Mike" would set up the DJ rig a few moments after we were settled in. Steve Mc, in his '41 Willys pickup, Paul in the DeSoto, Ron in his '61 Caddy and Tony & Marianne in "Black Beauty", their '71 Monte Carlo SS, were the early arrivals. Nicky "Bop" was the next to arrive in his '32 Deuce Coupe just as we were headed over for our dinner at the Sonic. "Looser # 2, Tony, was already there in his 'Vette. Then Bob wheeled his SSR into the lot, tonight grandson, Jimmy, would be with him. He is in town for a few weeks from Maryland. While we were eating. Ed & Sarah would join us, they brought out the '77 Starfire. Louie arrived in his '52 Ford, cousin John would set with him, he was out in the daily driver due to circumstances beyond his control, the Caddy was at home. Bob would park his '36 Ford Humpback by the doors of the DJ rig, he would help Mike out with the ticket sales. The "Wookie" would bring out the "Heartbreaker" and not the Buick. Doc had Suzanne's Charger just down from us. "Bo" would park his '64 Corvair just where he likes it. Bert & "Ernie" would park their '66 Comet in it's place of honor. Bill would bring in his Blazer and park by Paul. Jean, who is confident that she will have her '36 Ford back by October, she has even registered it in a show. Nick & Francine would have the 5 Window Coupe parked behind the front row, Bob would have his '68 SS396 Chevelle where "Big John" usually parks, there was some one selling a boat parked in their favorite spot along 13th street. Ron brought out his Model A tonight, he and Shirley had been at the cabin in Georgia for a month. Al parked his model A next to Doc. Roger in his '56 Chevy and Gary & Wanda in their '55 Chevy were just down from Tom, Diane and grandson in the Model A pickup. Steve, Charlie and Marie parked the '77 deVille next to us. "Scary Larry" was in the second row by Nick with his Mustang. "Bailey" would have Dave park his Mustang along 13th street. Jaime would have his Cobra nearby. Stephen had his 'Vette in row 3, even Ray showed for a little while in his white one. Dan Z would bring his Harley out for a little while, Dana along with Angel Angelero and his bride were amongst the spectators. Don R was out in a new Mustang, parked right next to Roy's '64 Galaxie. Hank had his "Baja Bug" parked behind "Bo". I am sure there were others that I didn't get to talk with tonight. We did have a lot of spectators for such a hot day.

See you all "Out There"

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