Linda wasn't feeling to well, this stupid "Quick Change" weather that we have been having got to her more than it did me. She would knit while I made the trip up to see who was in town. James had his  "Firebird" parked in block 2. Many of the "Redline Rodders" were in their usual spots. Don & Jackie were next to the stairs in their Mustang convertible, Karen and the Kids would be behind them. Pablo & Nilda would have their '68 Nova across the way. Darrell has his LTD just North of the stage. Gary would have his '36 Ford in it's regular spot next to Bob's '70 Chevy pickup. Only 1 of the 3 Amigos were in place but Ken was expecting the rest of them soon. Emil, KJ4GNH, who had been at the "Dream Cruise" in Daytona last week was back in the spot he likes to call his own with his '48 Ford. Bill had his '53 Ford pickup back along the fence, he said it was good to be back home. On the way back down to the car Bob & Marge would back their '65 Rambler Ambassador convertible into his spot. By now most of the Water Spots had been dried off the cars on display. Once I was back at the car Bill & Doris would stop by for their visit before heading on up to join the people under the stairs. Even with all of the other shows going on around the area and with the "Chill" in the air the cars kept rolling in at a steady pace. The spectator crowd was getting quite large very early today. It was time, you guessed it, dinner at "Flippers". On the way up "Trophy Row" we spotted several cars we haven't seen out before. Like a '35 Chrysler Airflow and a "Mean Looking" Customized '56 Merc, check out the photos on line, Ted took almost 300 of them. Just to clear something up for all of you, I do not get my meals for free, I pay the same as you all do. Linda and I enjoy the food there and have made friends with most of the staff and  Jane has always taken great care of us as have all of the servers there. I mean I wouldn't mind if they would take care of our meal and why would it matter if they did? I do give them good press every week. It is just part of our routine that we enjoy. Anyway, many of the other "Regulars" that stop in there would also make their way into the dining room. Tony & Marianne, Russ, Dick & Jackie. Pep & Nancy with Jim would also join in on the patio. We were joined by Cheryl, Steve's better half, yes it must be fall. While we were eating. On our walk back more of the regulars were in place,  John in his '57 Chevy, Bert & Ernie would be out in their Comet Wagon. Lynn would be out in her '49 Ford Pickup. "Cousin John" in his Caddy. Coy was spotted looking at the cars and visiting. The bothers Z were out along with Linda & Kay. Louie in his Nova wagon and Joe in his Mustang.

Once we were back in Block 4 the cars kept rolling in. Neil & Elaine that would have their '62 Rolls Royce across from us. Doc would be in the "Tater Truck" parked one over from the dumpster, Suzanne joined him later. The "3 Stooges" "Bo" in his Corvair, John & Jennifer R in his Mustang and Bob in his '36 Ford Humpback, and would make their way to the area behind the roller coaster. "Red Racer" Ted, KE4TTE would be out shooting everyone and everything, with his trusty camera. Mark would have his "Blown to Be Wild" '63 Falcon just down from us as would Nick & Fran have the '32 Ford 5 Window Coupe, Bob would bring his '68 SS396 Chevelle out with it's new motor! Don & Tara would be out in one of their Camaros. Conrad would be in his favorite spot with his 1NFT57. Roger F would have his '56 Chevy out and Larry in one of his favorite Fords. Once again time and space just flies by.

Esther stopped by with the "Flag Winners" just after 8:20, Juan Morales, our November 2008 "Cruiser of the Month" in his '55 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, for the first time during his reign. was led by Dave, Lee & Mesha followed by 40 plus participants and their cars from the "Sunshine Stage Cougars" gathering that had been in town all day, then the rest of the cars from the top 3 Blocks to block 4 that becomes the "Staging Area" for Old Town's signature event. Mike Singer, KJ4GNI, 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 959th running of this tradition. The Cruisers made the turn at "Kids Town" on to the "Bricks" of "Deac Hundley Avenue", Mike Singer announced the Flag Winners as the rest of the 248 cars in parade formation cruised past, delighting a very large crowd of cheering spectators along 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.

Thank you Old Town for letting us, the curators of this "Rolling Display of Automotive History", the cars that are the "Stars", to be their guests this evening. Thank you to the Old Town Merchants Association and the Sponsors of this event, "Valvoline", the "General Store", the "A&W", "Out of this World Embroidery", "Wound 'N Around", Pepsi, Roberts Brothers, the "Tropical Breeze" & "Flippers" just to name a few. Thank you to Allan, Joe, Ron, Gary,  Lee, Dave, Esther, Miguel, Mesha, Chrisanne and the entire Cruise Staff and fellow Cruisers for making our 310th consecutive Saturday a fun and safe one.

On to the "Flag Winners".

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