May 5th

Today we had several of our "Regulars" head out to a "Open Show" in Brooksville. So it was just Mike & Kristen, in the '64 Corvair convertible, that would be going out with us today. Hopefully some of the others that went to Brooksville would join in later. Anyway we both had a few errands to do before heading out so we met at the CVS on John Young and Vine street to make our way out.  It is always fun to head out the "Tourist Corridor " of 192 to Old Town, it's like the show starts early. Watching the heads turn to look at our cars.

We arrived at 1:40, Ron H was at the gate with his usual smile. We then made our way down the bricks to "Registration". Bratt was back! She checked us in and we made the turn by the clock to make our way to the "Cruiser of the Month" garage, Linda & I were chosen as the May, "Cruiser of the Month". We found a spot next to the garage for Mike & Kristen to be nearby. Next week most of our "Regulars" will be back and they will go down to Block 4 where we usually park. The day started off very slow, the weatherman said that there was a 30% chance of rain. This always keeps a lot of cars away. There were also several other events going on in Central Florida. Roger & Sue had the "Lucky 'Vette" out. Bill was in his '55 Chevy. Several of the Red Line Rodders were in their usual spot up by Bob & Marge in the '41 Buick. Emil had his "Fat Fendered Ford" where he likes it. The "Rod Squad" with the 2 vintage 'Vettes and the Camaro were in place. Darrell had his '67 Ford just where he likes it. Russ & Phyllis were next to Bob. Mark, the "T-Rex" pilot had arrived in "Town" before we did. He stopped by for a visit. I found Tony & Marianne setting with the bunch by the stairs across from the stage. Bert & "Ernie" were out as spectators. He was still a little sore from  the crash yesterday. Dennis, Mike's dad stopped by for a visit. It was strange not being in our spot behind "Black Hills" minerals but then the honor that was bestowed upon us was great. We'll be back down there in June. Kristen was hijacked by her Mother and Grandmother before we would go to lunch. Tony called as he was leaving the show in Brooksville to remind us it was 15 Minutes to FOOD and they were on their way to Old Town. Ted, KE4TTE, called on the radio to mention he would join us for lunch. Good news from the open show at Brooksville, Tony & Sharon in "Lucy", Steve Mc in his "Grinster". Neil & Elaine in the Austin Healy, Ed & Evelyn in the '63 Corvair convertible and Gary & Wanda, in "Remember When", their '55 Chevy all went home with trophies. Congratulations!

We headed out for "Flippers", visited with more "cruisers" that came in and on such a nice day decided to dine alfresco. Jane, our official server, had a few more minutes today to chat a bit while taking care of us. Ted did make it for lunch. While we leisurely ate our meals and visited with Ted, he had been on vacation the last 10 days or so. Flippers then started to get the rest of the "Early Crowd". Ted started to field the calls over the Amateur radio from the other "Regulars" from the UK, that Cruise with us over the airwaves, Graham, G4HFG, Collin, 2E0RIG and a few others that like to hear about the cars.

On the way back down to the cars I stopped in to visit with Mike Singer for a few minutes. Linda stayed downstairs and visited with the Regulars. Mike and Linda stayed by our cars and Ted & I went to visit the "Beer Lady" in block 4. Roger & Larry were holding down our regular spots for us. Tony called on the Radio and they had arrived in "Lucy" with the latest trophy in hand and parked next to Mike. Just about 6:30 Richard arranged for a "Free Rinse" for all of us Cruisers. See, it never rains at Old Town. Gregg and Ken stopped by for a visit. "The Dukes" were doo ing what they doo so well on the corner. Then the "British invasion" encroached. Ian, G4ZPZ, Sue, 2E1SUE, his wife,  Alan, M3ELP and Mark, M3GZJ from the UK as well as Wayne, VE3CEZ, and his wife, from Brooksville, stopped to visit. Things got a little hectic about then, Being "Leader of the Pack" as Ian called it, we had to be ready about 20 minutes earlier than normal. Nikki got the "Flag Winners" list to us just about the time that Bratt was 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 assisted by Nikki had us start it off at "Kids Town", followed by the rest of the 169 Cruisers onto the bricks of "Deac Hundley Avenue" for this the 880th running of this Central Florida tradition to a crowd of cheering spectators.

Johnny  Hodge 
  1962  Chevrolet  Impala

Roger  Puff 
  1971  Chevrolet  Corvette

Blaine  Stevenson 
  1972  Chevrolet  Pick Up

Eric  Aylies 
  1969  Chevrolet  Camaro

John  Walker 
  1929  Ford  Model A

John  Fogel 
  1970  Chevrolet  Chevelle

Ray  Vanderpool 
  1932  Coupe   

Lee  Tibbitta 
  1965  Ford  Mustang

 Here are the Photos.

A few photos from Tony

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 See you all "Out there"

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