May 12th

We headed out to Old Town at 1:20 or so, it was like we were following the Sun but we were headed West. I figured it must have been the route we were taking, that it seemed so bright out. Several of the Cruisers that we usually caravan with were busy for the Mothers Day Weekend. I was talking with Tony on the Radio but both Linda and I were having a hard time locating their car. They should have been right in front of us. It was bad enough with the reflections from our highly polished white Corvair, thanks to Bob, that extremely bright glow was just glaring in front of us. It wasn't until we came to a stop light and a big truck blocked the Sun a bit, it was Tony & Sharon in that bright glow! The first outing for the Yellow Corvair to Old Town. Even Ron at the gate didn't recognize that it was Tony at the wheel of this brightly polished beauty. Bratt signed us in, and we made the turn by the clock and something was missing. Where "Mike Kelly's Cruise News" booth used to be was a brick walk way to the new Multi level Go-Kart Track at the "Fun Spot" park. Oh, there it was, next to the Carport for the Cruise Director, then the next 4 spots had the Maintenance carts, then the Cruiser of the Month VIP Parking. An interesting change. The track was now open to the public. Tony & Sharon continued down to block 4, behind "Black Market Minerals" where the "Florida Antique and Classic Automobile Cruisers Association" regularly parks. We took our chairs down to join them. It wasn't long before Ed & Evelyn parked next to them in their '63 Corvair convertible. We all sat there a while squinting and chatting with other Cruisers and spectators that were stopping by. Gary & Wanda then arrived and parked "Remember When", their '55 Chevy. Unknown to Tony & Sharon, Gary & Wanda had brought us some extra "Solar Radiation Protection" so that we could receive some relief.  VERY BIG SUNGLASSES, they sure helped. (Sorry Tony & Sharon, I couldn't help it.) Actually the car looks great, glad to see it come out to Old Town.

Tony & Sharon accompanied us to "Flippers" for our meal just before 4:00. we chatted with all of the 'Regulars" on the way up. Jane, took great care of us as usual. Graham, who is usually on my shoulder, from the UK, actually arrived in Central Florida for a visit. He should be joining us next week at "Flippers" along with a few other Ham Radio operators, Cruisers and Regular Spectators. Neil & Elaine Cruised the "Bricks" for the last time until next October. Back to the UK for them. We'll miss them and their great cars.

We had to be ready to Cruise about 20 minutes earlier than normal. Mark, who delivered "T-Rex" to Tara today stopped by just before Cruise time, he finally caught up with Nick & Fran.  Nikki got the "Flag Winners" list to us just about the time that Bratt & Lee were ready to lead us to "Kids Town" for the beginning of the parade followed by the cars from the top 3 blocks. Mike Singer, who had been playing his great mix of nostalgic music all evening gave the safety announcements the National Anthem was then played. "Wolfman Jack" proclaimed "It's the Saturday Nite Cruise". Bratt & Lee had us start the Cruise off at "Kids Town", followed by the rest of the 192 Cruisers onto the bricks of "Deac Hundley Avenue" for this the 881st running of this Central Florida tradition to a crowd of cheering spectators.

It is such a great honor and privilege to be the "Leader" of this fantastic weekly event, even just for a month. To be the first car on the bricks is just so, overwhelming. The response of the crowd when the cars start rolling up the even side of the street, these people are remembering the cars that we drive from a "Simpler Time" or they are spotting a car that they have only heard about or always wanted to build. The memories are as varied as the cars that parade each and every week. We are fortunate to arrive early and chat with many of the spectators during the "Showing" along "Trophy Row" for many hours through out the day. I just can't say enough about it. Cruisers it can't hurt if you come early and often if you would like to be "Cruiser of the Month". It's more than a tradition, it's like an "Institution", that will be celebrating its 17th Anniversary on June 2nd. We'll be here for that too.

John  Cain*
  1955  Chevrolet  Station Wagon

Ed & Evelyn  Booher*
  1963  Chevrolet  Corvair

Ken  Paparella 
  1968  Chevrolet  Camaro

Rick  A'boy 
  1963  Volkswagon  Herbie

Juventino  Santoni 
  1938  Packard   

Migual  Lopez 
  1968  Ford  Fairlane

Terry  Brooks 
  1932  Ford  Coupe

Laurie  Morter 
  1923  Ford  T-Bucket

 Here are the Photos.

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 See you all "Out there"

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