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We left home at 1:00 in quite a rainstorm. Mike. N4HHA, in his Corvair convertible was to meet us in our '60 Ranchero at the top of the "Hill" but he had to backtrack to get something he forgot so were headed out 192 on our own. Lee greeted us umbrella in hand but he still had that welcoming smile of his. Bratt would be in front of the Coffee Shop, staying out of the rain. As we made our turn by the Clock we noticed that the Loony Bin would have Butch & Steph in the Comet convertible. Cris & Larry in the '70 Mustang and then Bob in his GMC. As we made our way to Block 4, Doug would have Bill's Chevy in the last spot on the west side of Block 3, Gary & Kathy's Fairlaine was across from it, James who was in his '67 Firebird dropped the gates for us. Shane in his '57 Chevy was in his favorite spot nearby. We would just hang around under the awning behind "Black Market Minerals" to let the rain subside. Bill & Doris would stop by for a chat. Graham, G4HFG from Oldham, England would check in over the radio as did Kristen, KJ4BST, who was in Chicago at a family function, she didn't want to go a Saturday without at least being in touch with the Cruise. Mark R stopped by for a visit, he should take delivery of his Nash tomorrow and we should see him back on the "Bricks" soon.

The rain would let up about 3:45 so we would make our way to "Flippers" for dinner. Most of the "Redline Rodders" would be in place, Bob & Marge were with them as well in their '40 Buick, Karen and the Kids were behind the stairs. Darrell was back from his trip and he had his LTD just where he likes it. The "3 Amigos" were in place in their spots in Block 1. There just weren't too many cars out yet, the rain was keeping them away. It was nice enough to dine alfresco and Jane would take good care of us as usual. I spotted Nick & Fran then Mark a little later, they didn't bring the '32 Coupe out and Mark is still waiting for his latest car to arrive from Indiana.

On our way back down to Block 4 there were more Cruisers in place. Bert & "Ernie" were near the stage in their '66 Comet wagon. Pep & Nancy were under the stairs with the gang that now included Pablo & Nilda and Bill & Doris. I went up to see Mike Singer for a few minutes. The Sun actually came out for a while. "Big John" would now be in his favorite spot in a Laguna Blue '66 Corvette roadster, he sure finds some great cars! John B was spotted in his "Slick '51", he just got back from Michigan. "Red Racer", KE4TTE, stopped out to take some photos. "Roberta the "Beer Lady" was setting up behind the General Store. I went in to visit with Winston for a little while. Linda then went back up to interview Derrick at the "Old Town Portrait Gallery". I would also tag along and visit with Vic, Allan and more of the staff and watch the flow of cars that were coming in. Allan is heading for China and will send us an update that you can read here in the pages of this newsletter. The rain started again, well, more of a drizzle. The rest of the night was slow, Cruiser wise but the Spectator population was exploding. Ed, WB8BHL. stopped out to take some pictures and a few more cars would make it to Block 4.