Today would be another day of friendship, HAM Radio and Old cars for us at Old Town. Linda, K4EIO and myself, K4SLB, would have our meeting at the "Top of the Hill" with Steve Mc, K4SKM and Mike, N4HHA and daughter Kristen, KJ4BST would follow behind us on the "Parkway" for our weekly pilgrimage to a Mecca for the Automotive History lovers. We would also be meeting up with fans of this event from other places in the world, attendees that have come over the radio to be with us every week or have been avid readers of this publication. Even Jane would come out on a day during a week off with family in town to meet up with us all. Graham, W4HFG and Carole, his wife, from Oldham, England, would also be in town and visiting with everyone. Kevin, KM4FSU, John, KG4BFJ local regulars would join us. Red Racer, Ted, KE4TTE would also come out and take photos, Allen, M3ELP and his son Mark, M3GZS from Runcorn, England, they had also visited with us a year ago and I think they will be back next week. Bruce, KD4KXE in his Cobra was in block 3. So as you can see, a lot of Ham radio people along with the great cars. Bill & Doris stopped by for a chat with the crowd that was forming on block 4. Ed & Evelyn in here '64 Coupe had joined us as did Gary & Wanda in their '55 Chevy. Dan Z had his '33 Ford Speedstar just down from us. Bob, Nick and Mark were across from us in the 68 Chevelle, 32 Ford and the '70 Chevelle.

It was a great day for all that made their way out. Of course the Block 1 bunch were in place less Bill's "Showtime" pickup. So Leon and Bill had to make up for his absence, the 3 Amigos had out their complement of Chevrolets and Emil was out in his "High School Flame". Gary & Helene were in their '66 Galaxie not too far away from Bob & Jerri's '63 Corvair Coupe. Darrell had his Galaxie just where he likes it. John had his "Double Nickel Express" in his "Decade of Cruising" spot and most of the "Red Line Rodders" were in place. Don was giving us some pre show entertainment, he was playing his Banjo over the Stages PA System, Jackie was setting next to him, Bob was nearby in his '40 Buick. Dave had his "Mint Julep" '57 Chevy in his spot. "Big Daddy" was parked next to it, it has been a while since I have seen him out. Louie was out in the Nova wagon. "Big John" had the 1934 Ford Tudor, Hot Rod. In his favorite spot, Bob was in the "Looney Bin" with his GMC. Cris & Larry had their '69 Mustang next to him. Bert & Ernie had their '66 Comet next to Allan's new command post. Pep & Nancy were out as was Coy and the Old Town Dancers. Dock was painting the Anniversary T-Shirt art on a window at the General Store. "The Dukes" were doo ing what they doo best on the corner drawing a large crowd.

Yes, we did make it to "Flippers" for dinner, Annette, N4HHI joined us at a table for 10 I might add, as did Fred from Michigan, Selina, substituting for Jane did a good job taking care of us during our normal 4:00 meal. We even spotted Charlie headed into the dinning room with Emil.

The night was a bit of a blur, I did see Doug and Trish in their '68 Bronco and Camaro, Tom & Chris in his Gazelle. Bob with his '36 Humpback Tudor. So many people and you would think that our 8 hour day would allow for a little time for relaxation, tonight wasn't the case.

Sarah stopped by with the "Flag Winners" just after 8:20, May 2008 "Cruiser of the Month" Bob & Kathy Miriello in the their '69 Nova SS were led by  Lee,  Dave & Gary, followed by the rest of the cars from the top 3 Blocks to block 4 that becomes the "Staging Area" for Old Town's signature event. "Mustang Mike" who had been at the controls of the "Blue Room",  playing a mix of nostalgic music and radio "Jingles", gave the safety announcements. Played the National Anthem, "Wolfman Jack" proclaimed, "It's the Saturday Nite Cruise", for this the 932nd running of this tradition.

Bratt & Lee would lead  Bob & Kathy Miriello, our May "Cruiser of the Month" in their '69 Chevrolet Nova SS, up the even side of "Deac Hundley Avenue", for the first time of their reign, "Mustang Mike" announced the Flag Winners as the rest of the 239 cars in parade formation, made the turn by "Kids Town" on to the "Bricks", delighting an extremely large crowd of cheering spectators, many rows deep on both sides of the Avenue. "Rain or Shine" every Saturday night of the year, there is nothing quite like it for the "Cruisers" and it is always a treat for those watching it from the sidewalks and boulevards. We even had an Auxiliary "Waver" in the back of "Elvira", Mark, M3GZS from Runcorn, England. Graham & Carole experienced their first trip up the "Bricks"  with Mike & Kristen in their '63 Corvair Spyder.

See you all "Out There".