April 21st

Steve Mc was back in town so the plan for a "Top of the Hill" was set up for 1:15. Mike, N4HHA, was out very early assisting in communications for the National MS Society 2007, MS150 Bike Tour so his little Corvair convertible wouldn't meet us there today. Linda, K4EIO, and I , K4SLB, were in our '61 Monza, Steve, K4SKM, was in his "Grinster", the '27 Model T Hot Rod. Tony, K4AVD, & Sharon, WB4ACE, were in "Lucy" their '69 Ranchero. It looks like another week or so before their '63 Corvair coupe will be out. We arrived at the gate just about 1:45. Ron greeted us in his usual fashion, we then headed down the bricks following the Ranchero. Bratt was in place for registration, Gary C was distributing the numbers to  the drivers as she wrote them down. Tony made the turn by the clock to make his way down to block 4. Sharon opened the North rope and crossed the street, Linda would then follow after dropping the newsletter to Kathy and put the ropes back up. They sky looked threatening but the weatherman said no rain, we chose to believe him. Bill & Doris stopped by for a chat. Rich & Joe stopped to get their newsletters as did Scotty. Graham, G4HFG, was on my shoulder so to speak, as he is almost every week over the HAM Radio from Oldham, England. Bill, N2WFU, Virginia, W2VEJ , Trevor & Lucky would join us just after 3:30 in their '29 Mercedes. Bob would park his '36 Ford Humpback down just a bit from us along with "Bo" in his all original '70 Monte Carlo.

Tony the "Timer" mentioned to us it was time for FOOD. So, we all headed up a little earlier than normal, Linda & I had to drop off the newsletters. Bill & Virginia hadn't been out in several weeks so the leisurely walk to "Flippers" allowed them to catch up a bit with friends on the way up. Roger & Sue were out in the "Lucky 'Vette". Louie & Linda in the Nova wagon. Dave & Arlene we in the green '57 Chevy convertible. Bob had his GMC in the "Looney Bin" with a few other cars I really didn't recognize between him and Larry & Cris' '64 Mercury convertible. The "Red Line Rodders" along with the "Rat Pack" were in full force in their favorite spots by John's "Double Nickel Express". Bob & Marge were in the '40 Buick that was on last weeks cover. Jane our regular server at "Flippers" was there as we chose a table on the patio under the overhang. Linda had taken Mike & Kristen's order on the phone, they were making their way from the "Outpost" they were assigned to. While we were eating, we spotted Neil & Elaine navigating their 2 British imports on to the brick streets. Just then it seemed as though all of the alarm systems went off, the ground was shaking and the windows were rattling, yup, it was the T-Rex, all the way from the West Coast of Florida, Mark had arrived. Our service was great, the food is always tasty. Thank You, Jane.

On the way back down we managed to catch up with a few more of the regulars that had now made their way to the Cruise. I stopped up for my weekly visit with Mike Singer. After coming back down from "Old Town Radio" I spotted Jennifer with Microphone in hand and realized, it must be the 3rd Saturday of the Month. Another night of "On the Street" reports. That is always great to listen to. Thanks guys for coming out. After getting back to the cars, "Mustang Mike" was spotted chatting with "Big John" and Jennifer. Bob arrived in his '68 Chevelle, Nick & Fran were out without the "Deuce Coupe" seems there are complications with the repair. Rodger then arrived with yet another of his Euro-Collection, tonight it was his '60 TR3 Triumph. I met a little guy, couldn't have been more than 6 years old, Jack from Ohio, he and his little bother and sister were in pure amazement with all of the old cars. With his "Mouse Ears" on his head, he said, "this is better than Disney World!" It sure is great to hear that from yet another up coming generation. Jim & Craig, "The Dukes" were in place entertaining the masses. "Eddie & the Cruzers" were on the main stage much to the delight of the "Old Town Dancers". The rest of the night was spent as usual, visiting with the fans of these cars and fellow cruisers. 8:00 sure came fast, next thing I knew Nikki was handing the "Flag Winners" to Linda.

Bratt, Lee & Rich led Clint & Lynn Olson in their '49 Ford pickup. April's "Cruiser of the Month" to block 4 right at 8:15. Followed by the cars from the top 3 blocks to the staging area that Block 4 becomes at this time. Mike Singer, who had been playing his great mix of nostalgic music, assisted by Butch in the sound booth and Jennifer on the street reporting all evening. The safety announcements were given, Mike then played the National Anthem. "Wolfman Jack" proclaimed "It's the Saturday Nite Cruise". Lee led the '49 Ford from the turn at "Kids Town", followed by the rest of the 187 Cruisers onto the bricks of "Deac Hundley Blvd." for this the 878th running of this Central Florida tradition to a near capacity crowd of cheering spectators.

Thank you Old Town for letting us, the curators of this "Rolling Display of Automotive History", the cars that are the  "Stars", to be their guests this evening. Thank you to the Old Town Merchants Association and the Sponsors of this event, Valvoline & the A&W to name a few. Thank you to Rich, Joe, Ron, Lee, Nikki, Bratt and the entire Cruise Staff for keeping us all safe. Thank you to our fellow Cruisers for making this our 230th consecutive Saturday another fun and safe day in "Town".

David  Daniel 
  1939  Ford   

James  Graveline*
  1939  Ford  2 Door

Jennifer  Johnston*
  1964  Oldsmobile   

Lesly  Chambly 
  1965  Chevrolet   

Bill & Virginia  Azar*
  1939  Mercedes   

Clint & Lynn  Olson*
  1949  Ford  Pick Up

Buffalo  Bill 
  1966  Ford  Thunder Bird

Bud  Hovestadt 
  1972  Plymouth  Cuda

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 See you all "Out there"

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