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It was a beautiful Saturday morning, Graham, G4HFG, from Oldham, England had already connected up to the local repeater to spend the day with us, the plan was to meet with Steve Mc, K4SKM in his '64 Corvair convertible along with Mike, N4HHA in his 63 Corvair convertible at the "Top of the Hill" at 1:15 as we have done so many times before. Yes, it would be another trek out the "Parkway" in our '60 Ranchero to the same place we go each and every week and spend the whole day regardless of the weather. To some it may seem rather boring to spend every Saturday like this, well, it isn't! It is the same but then again it is always different, I guess you would need to experience it yourself to really know just how great of a time it really is. When we arrived Dave and Gary were greeting the Cruisers at the gate, a little further down the bricks was Kathy, in her "Poodle Skirt" filling in at Bratt's registration area. We would make our turn by the Old Town Clock and make our way towards "Trophy Row". The "Looney Bin" didn't have any of it's regular residents in it as of yet but the bottom of Block 3 would have Roger & Sue out in their '70 Camaro and James in his '67 Firebird along with Shane in his '57 Chevy. Gary & Kathy's Fairlaine was in it's spot on the other side James came over and dropped the cable for us so that our little caravan could make it's way to Block 4. We weren't the first to arrive to this Block, there was a '56 Ford Stake Truck on the East side and Conrad had his '57 Chevy pickup down below the Beer tent, it was good to see him back in "Town". We all caught up with Steve, Mc, who had been in Germany visiting with a Cruise Spectator friend that he has made right here at Old Town a few years ago. Then we spotted Evelyn and granddaughter, Michelle walking up from the spectator parking, Tracy, Ed's daughter was with them. It looked like a bit of a reunion was in store. Ed then came across Florida Plaza in the '64 Corvair Coupe, with grandsons, Dustin and Brian.

It was time for Linda and I to make our way up to the top of "Trophy Row" to see who was out today. Kevin, KM4FSU was on his way out to join us for a while. Tony & Marianne would be out in the '71 Monte Carlo, Russ & Phyllis in their Chevelle and John & Terri in their Mustang were near the  "Redline Rodders" that were in place, Ray was nearby in his Deuce Coupe. Karen and the kids we're in their favorite spots. The "3 Amigos" weren't out yet but Those 3 Guys from Winter Haven, well actually it was 4 of them, Bill with his "Show Time" pickup along the fence, Bill with his '54 Merc pickup and Leon would have his '57 Chevy pickup nearby, even  Leonard would be here today in his '54 Chevy. Emil was over from Clearwater with his "High School Flame" as usual, it would be in between Morris's "My 2nd 50", Ford and Duffy's T-Bucket. We would run into Bill & Doris on our way back to the car, when we stopped to chat with Jennifer, who was out tonight doing a raffle for the benefit of Jim Kurzon's family. We wish you a speedy recovery Jim. It is always good to see her and the F-85 in "Town" for what ever reason.

After being back at the car for a while it was time to head out for dinner, on the way, Bob would back his '40 Buick into his spot, the "3 Amigos' were in their spots, Emil was around the corner with Charlie, in the breezeway, there were 5 of us that chose to dine alfresco at "Flippers". While we were there many of the "Regulars" would make their way down the bricks and some over to get a meal, Jane would serve us in her usual fashion, John & Rich would take a table on the patio, John parked his '57 Chevy near the bottom of Block 4. Just about the time we were done and heading back to the cars, Kristen, KJ4BST and Annette, N4HHI came to Old Town. We all sort of split up and headed down "Trophy Row", we visited with more of the Cruisers on the way back, "Big John" was now in his parking spot, Dave Dean had his latest Model A out, Newt had the '57 Chevy convertible next to it. Even Joe R had his Ford under the canopy. Rich was on duty in the Mike Kelly's Cruise News office. Doug was over by the El Camino. The streets were staring to bustle, even the black storm clouds that popped up weren't causing a panic.

Once we were back in Block 4, T Rod, KT4ROD would make his way out to take a few photos for us, Coy along with hundreds of regular spectators and what seemed like thousands of new faces. Jeff had joined us in Block 4 earlier in his '59 Edsel, Dave & Nancy were in a '59 Edsel Corsair convertible and Dan Z would debut his latest '41 Willys. Roberta the "Beer Lady" would be set up and visiting with all that stopped by, Nick and Francine were in their '32 Ford, Gary & Wanda had their "Remember When" '55 Chevy, parked next to them. Mark from Parrish was out with reports on his latest project, I just can't wait to see his latest "Ground Pounder", after all it resembles a Falcon. Bob & Marge would dodge a few rain drops to arrive in their '68 SS396 Chevelle. We only received a few annoying drops of rain but the cloud cover and nearby rain cooled it off nicely. "The Dukes" set up on their corner just about 7:00PM doing what they Doo best. It was a busy night, one thing you can usually count on every Saturday night is that John B will bring his 66 'Vette almost every week. The "Looney Bin" will always have one of it's regulars, the Cruisers will eat at one of the 18 restaurants, the kids or grandkids will enjoy the 75 rides that are on ether end of the Brick Streets and we will be on Block 4.