It was not a typical fall day here in Central Florida, that was 2 days
ago. Today was more like "Mid-Summer", with the temperature over 90 with
the humidity to match. Hot, Sticky and Thundershowers. Linda & I would
drive our '61 Corvair through 3 separate rains storms in this 7 or so
miles to the Saint Cloud Sonic. As we entered the turn lane to make the
left at Kissimmee Park road we noticed that "Mustang Mike" was already
in place at 4:10 with the Sun shinning brightly. Bill, N2WFU, & the Boys
were just behind us. We backed into our regular spot and the rain
started again, this time it was just a drizzle as Bill maneuvered his
retired NYPD Cruiser into a spot across from the DJ rig. Ron got caught
with the top down on his Caddy but he was able to put it up so there
wouldn't be too much water accumulating inside the car. Jean was out,
she had some good news on her car, she switched interior guys and
hopefully it will be on the road in a few weeks. Tony & Marianne arrived
in their '71 Monte Carlo about 4:50. Linda & I then headed over to the
Sonic. Fenna arrived about the same time, said that Nick and Fran would
be out a little later. John B was there in his daily driver with his
grandson. We spotted Paul but not the DeSoto. Then Bob backed his '68
Chevelle into a spot along 13th Street. Nick & Fran parked their Camaro
next to it. Bob N backed his '36 Ford Humpback behind the DJ rig. Ed &
Evelyn had their '64 Corvair coupe under the big shade tree just down
from John's Samurai 6 Wheeler. Later Tom & Edna would park the
Greenbrier between them. Ed & Sarah would fill out the area in their '70
Chevy "Shortbox". Steve Mc would have the Willys in it's spot of honor.
Tom & Diane would be out in their '31 Ford pickup. John & Jonathan would
park across from us in their '68 Camaro. Louie was out with out the '52
Ford and "Cousin John" had his Caddy where Nicky "Bop" likes to park.
"Bop" ran late and had to park out by Bob & Nick's cars. Bruce, KD4KXE,
in his '65 Cobra joined in with us tonight, welcome! Bill Lamping
escaped the rehab center, for an authorized outing, with his Son,
Daughter in Law and Grandson. He is on the mend. Good seeing you.
Graham, G4HFG, from Oldham, near Manchester, England would check in over
the radio as usual.
Roy had the '64 Galaxie out, parked next to Jim's '67 GTO. Steve,
Charlie and Marie were out in the '77 deVille. Bib George & Little
George had the '86 Olds out. Doc brought out the "Tater Truck", Suzanne
joined him later. Larry had his '50 Chevy parked next to Bill's Blazer,
Barbara and the rest of the family came a little later. Hank in his Baja
Bug arrived just before dark. Tim was out as was Coy and a few of our
Regular spectators. Dave & Arlene stopped by for a few minutes, always
good to see them out visiting. I know we will see more of them as the
weather goes back to being "Fall", what ever that is, we just don't seem
to be able to get it that way for very long.
Because we were not sure if the Cruise-In would go on for the whole
night we chose to give cash prizes, So the first half of the $170 that
was collected was given out in $20-15-10 & $5 prizes totaling $85.
Patricia Rolfe, a spectator, vacationing from the South East, UK,
had the winning ticket for the other $85.
"Mr. Lucky" the junior Cruisin' Dog, I mean Bill Azar, Cruise #12, would
receive this week's "Cruiser of the Week". It would go home in the 1998
Lumina NYPD "Movie Car" and retired RMP from New York City.
The "Cruise-A-Matic" rolls up to $200 next week. Cruiser #643,
Victor Bernabe,
wasn't out tonight.
It was decided last week that we will not be Cruising
on Wednesday the 31st of this month, we would give the "Bites" staff the night off
to go Trick or Treating. They will also take Christmas week off. The
Thursday Night Cruise-In will take Thanksgiving off as usual and the
20th and 27th of December.
As always a Big Thank You! To:
The BOA (Bank) Staff for using the spots along 13th Street -
AutoZone - Beef O’Brady’s -
Sonic - 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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