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I am running out of ways  to describe this event. I mean it is such a good time and I can't thank Old Town enough for letting us be part of it except by spreading the word to fellow Cruisers to come on out with their cars and join in on the fun. Dwight Icenhower, who has become part of this place we have chosen to call our "Home Town". He sure brings the people to "Trophy Row" so we have lots of spectators from all over the world to check out our cars before the show starts at 7:00. I certainly think that Tracy and the Old Town staff have come up with a winner with this event. The longer breaks between the sets allow all of the people in attendance to check out the merchants and just see how much of a gem this place is. They can even enjoy his performance while strolling the sidewalks of Deac Hundley Avenue as the music from the stage is through out the town over Old Town Radio.

Wolfman & Sue in the Wolfwagon were in place before Linda and I even arrived in our '61 Corvair at 3:45. Gary's HHR was in the spot he takes on a Wednesday. Allan was tearing around on his latest toy, the JO JO 3 wheeler. He will be making some modifications to it over the next few weeks.  Joe had his '88 Ranger Pickup parked by the "Tropical Breeze" he had to work the Caricature booth just down the street so we would only see him once and a while. Bill & Doris in their '79 T-Bird would park in the second spot from the stage, as usual. Bob a Saturday Nite Cruiser would park his '63 Corvair next to us. Laura would arrive in her '98 Firebird shortly afterwards. then it was James in his '67 Firebird. Ray would bring out his '32 Ford Coupe. Just after "Mustang Mike" would back his '64 Greenbrier next to Bob's Corvair. Bert & "Ernie" would park their "Elvis Tribute" PT Cruiser next to the stage. Dave, Esther & Mesha in their '83 Grand Marquis would arrive. Greg would park his '85 Camaro in the line with our car. No chance of rain so Lynn would bring out her '49 Ford Pickup, it wasn't raining! Bob & Darless in their '36 Ford Humpback Tudor would park next to Pablo & Nilda that were in their Taurus. Then it would be Bob '68 SS396 Chevelle along with Nick & Francine '32 Ford Coupe. On the North end of the stage was Ron & Nancy in their HHR, Steve, Charlie & Marie in the '77 Coupe deVille. Philip & Frances with friends Dan & Ethel in an '86 Chevy Z28 along with Buddy & Donna in their '07 Corvette. Graham, G4HFG, from Oldham, England came in over the HAM radio to our event as he always does.

Regular spectators that were out included Jasmine & Glenda, Anna, Jim & Lorie, Emma was out in her daily driver. Jim from "The Dukes" was spotted in the crowd. Jennifer from WJBJ was out in her daily driver. Scotty was on duty on the streets of Old Town. Mike Singer, KJGNI, would make it to the controls of the "Blue Room". Dave & Arlene would even make it out for the first set in a Mustang 2+2 as would Mark in his Dodge. John, Bonnie, Kelsey & Doug in an ’04 Dodge Intrepid that looked sort of like a NASCAR racer were visiting from Nova Scotia. Jerry & Judy would come out and join us with their '86 Fiero GT. Butch would bring his '84 LTD out tonight. Stan & Maryann would bring out their '05 Escape, the Pacer is under repair. Pep & Nancy would have their '91 Mustang Convertible out tonight.

Arne would arrive while Paul, Jimi, Peter and Shawn were setting up on stage, it wasn't long after that when  Bill, Karen, Dwight and Meagan would park. "Red Racer" Ted, KE4TTE would take a break from his work to stop and see us for a while. Bob & Darless would sell the the 50/50 tickets in front of the stairs and Tracy, who went to school with their daughter would catch up a bit with them.

It was time, The "Blue Suede Review" would take stage and at 7:01 Dwight Icenhower as Elvis would start the "Tribute to the King" show. That 45 Minutes flew by and it was time for "Mustang Mike" Bob & I to take stage for the drawings and award. Cruiser of the Week went to Cruiser # 32 Ray Vanderpool '32 Ford Coupe. Jasmine once again was our ticket picker and a fine job she did. Nancy Nichols Cruiser #44 had the winning ticket for the  $104 50/50 prize.  Gary Thompson Cruiser # 166 wasn't out tonight so the Cruise-A-Matic rolls over to $70.  Ken & Wanda would make it out for the second set in their daily driver. We would stay as most of the Cruisers would for the first few numbers of the 3rd set. The "Vegas Years".

The entire night the crowd just seemed to grow, it was what I like to call "Cheek to Cheek" people everywhere in fact, for the second set, there was a group from the Florida Living Nursing Center in Apopka, Florida, the Staff included Angela Gauthier (Activity Director), Betty Smith (Activity Assistant), Larry Ingressia (Director of Plant Operations), Mary Ingressia (Volunteer) who brought 9 of their residents (family) to join in with us at Old Town's “Rock at the Clock” event tonight one of whom will be celebrating their 100th birthday in December, Dwight personally greeted each of them. They enjoyed the show commenting that “Dwight is wonderful and we look forward to attending more shows. Thank you for a wonderful evening for our residents (family).”

Thank You to Old Town for inviting us out every week, to the Old Town Merchants association for sponsoring "A Tribute to the King", to Tracy Old Town's events director that brought us the "Rock at the Clock" event and to Gary & Dave our own TCB guys for giving us the time that they do and to all of the Cruisers that are starting to come out on a Wednesday Nite. Come on out, "Rain or Shine!" Cruisers, if you don't want to bring out the car because of the weather come on out anyway, lets build the audience on our own. Remember good entertainment and good friends makes a great evening in our "Home Town".

Cruisers, Please enter from the Florida Plaza end from now on, the top gate may be locked so that we can control the parking a bit better.

Steve's Photos

"Mustang Mike" takes a ride on Allan's latest mode of transportation,
The JO JO - On YouTube

"Mustang Mike" brings the JO JO back after his first run down "Trophy Row" - The JO JO- On YouTube

Dwight Icenhower and Mesha sing Love Me Tender - On YouTube

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review open the "Tribute to the King" show tonight at Old Town's Rock at the Clock" - on YouTube

Dwight Icenhower and the Blue Suede Review open the "Vegas Years" set of tonight's "Tribute to the King" - On YouTube

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