August 25th

It was that time on a Saturday, 4 of our regulars would start to head out to Old Town, Steve Mc would be coming from the furthest out in his '41 Willys pickup., Mike & Kristen approached from the North in their '64 Corvair convertible, Tony in "Lucy" met us at the "Top of the Hill" and we coordinated, over the radio so that we all would pass through the toll plaza close to each other. The four of us arrived in a row at the "Gate", Lee was there with a smile and a copy of Mike Kelly's for us. Bratt was at her Registration area with her usual Welcome, Gary C. was assisting her. We rounded the corner by the clock "Big John's" GT350 was spotted, Bob had his GMC pickup in  the "Looney Bin". Roger and Sue, in the lucky 'Vette" were in place next to Bill in his '47 Plymouth. Tony parked "Lucy" in her place of honor for the last time. Tony would bring his chair down and join us under our overhang behind "Black Market Minerals".

We all contemplated the weather for the next few hours as we visited with Bill & Doris and all that stopped by. The cars were coming in at rather a slow pace. The Weatherman promised a 60% chance of rain but that still meant the the would be a 40% chance of no rain. A few even made small wages on when it might precipitate. At 3:30 when Linda & I headed to the top three blocks to deliver the newsletters we decided to roll up the windows, just in case. It was Hot and Sunny while we made our way up visiting with the Cruisers that were parked on "Trophy Row". Louie had his Nova wagon at the top of Block 3, Dave had his Black Mustang convertible under the carport. Several of the "Red Line Rodders" were in place by John, who had out his black and silver Nova wagon. Karen and the kids were in their favorite place while Ben performed his parking duties. I spotted Darrell's '66 Ford. Ken had his SS Camaro in place, Mike & Mark weren't out yet. While we were at the "Top" we just made our way over to "Flippers", we had told the others to meet us there at 4:00. The Patio was crowded, turned out it was a large group of small children waiting for a "Take Out" order. Jane would have them move from the prime spots and we then would be able to take our favorite place outside. "Big John" and a few others were already inside. Tony, Mike & Kristen would arrive on time and Jane took great care of us once again. Gary & Wanda made their way down the bricks in their '55 Chevy while we dinned. Several other cars would also make their way in to "Town". Tony would be taking a Pizza back with him, Steve MC stayed back and relaxed.

As we made our way back down to Block 4 we visited with Emil who was setting behind his "Fat Fendered Ford", Shane had his '57 Chevy parked next to him. Charlie, a friend to the Cruise was also there. We spent a bit of time chatting, Mike & Mark were parked across from Ken so another small delay, then we worked our way down to Block 2. Bert & "Ernie" were setting in the "Looney Bin", Cris & Larry were there with yet another Mustang. The timing was great, I found Chris making his way up to the "Blue Room", for his shift at Old Town Radio. I had a "Special Birthday Wish" for the Cruiser of the Month, Tony. The Wisconsin Grandkids e-mailed me to take a message to be read. We heard on the way from several Cruisers that Bob & Marge M were making their way back from New Jersey, a bit of trailer problems was making this journey a bit arduous, they should be back on the "Brick Streets" of Old Town next week.

Just after we arrived back at the cars, Mark in his T-Bucket would make his way around Florida Plaza, around to the Gate and back down to park in Block 4. "Bo" in his '64 Corvair and Bob in the '36 Ford Humpback would park across from us. Bob in his '68 Chevelle and Nick in the '32 5 Window coupe would join us in Block 4. It looked like the rain was going to move in, reports over the radio and telephone had come in, It was raining heavily to the East, West North and South of us. Mike was watching the radar on the notebook. Mark would take his T-Bucket to the trailer. "Cruisers" started leaving "Town". We just got our umbrellas and I got my rain coat out. The rest of the night was spent as it usually is, talking cars and some of us radios and computers.

Let's just say the weatherman was right I guess Old Town slipped into the 60%, the rain came just before Cruise time. A light rain that really didn't dampen the sprits of the "Die Hards".

On to the Flag Winners...

Tonight's random drawing winners that and received the coveted "Old Town Checkered Flag" along with $25 cash, A Case of Oil from Valvoline and a drink from the Tropical Breeze.

Darrell  Claymore 
  1966     LTD

Bill  Lamping*
  1947  Plymouth   

James  Graveline*
  1939  Ford   

Steve  McCullough*
  1941  Willys   

Nester  Caballero 
  1965  Mercury  Comet

John  Randel 
  1962  Chevrolet   

Titus  Stewart 
  1964  Chevrolet  Corvair

Don & Leona  Lutz*
  1960  Rambler  Metropolitan

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