When we arrived on Trophy Row in our '67 Dodge Dart 270 it started to rain we hoped it would be done with in time for tonight’s events. Gary had his PT Cruiser out tonight as he had brought his customized Kart ready for Saturday’s Annual Cruise there were various signs of the preparations taking place for this event. Tom & Bunny arrived in their '87 Chevy Suburban like many cruisers they have reserved a hotel room for the weekend. The four of us had a leisurely meal at Flippers, Tommy and Bill & Doris in their '87 Chevy S-10 had been the only arrivals. Bunny needed a couple of accessories for her “Poodle Skirt” outfit which we got on the way back to Trophy row. Ted arrived in his '06 Nissan "Red Racer" and parked next to us, tonight was to be the “Wedding” event and there was hardly anyone around the rain had stopped but the skies were heavy we hoped that later arrivals would come as they have the last few weeks.

Bert & Ernie arrived with Mitchell who celebrated his second birthday last month in their "Elvis Tribute" PT Cruiser, Jerry & Judi were in their '86 Fiero GT, Mike in his '63 Corvair Spyder, Dave, Jo Ellen & Morgan arrived without their '63 Avanti not wanting to miss being part of tonight’s festivities, Morgan is still excitedly recounting his recent visit to Graceland. Butch was escorted by a Grandchild in a stroller tonight, Ken & Wanda brought out their '78 "Indy Pace Car" Corvette, Jim & Deb in their '69 Firebird and Laura in her '98 Firebird brought the final cruiser car count to 11.

“The Blue Suede Review” had arrived and were setting up Shawn as lead guitar & Sarah, Tommy on the keyboard, Jimi on the drums and Paul on bass guitar. Bill & Karen had the memorabilia table set up, Mike Singer KJ4GNI was at the controls of the “Blue Room”, Tracy was welcoming the Bridal parties, Scotty & Gary were busy trying to be everywhere at once.

The spectator crowd was building very slowly and included our die hard regulars “Jazzmine and The Tropical Breeze Group” Glenda, Coy and Jan. Charles had arrived with his caregivers Mary & Larry, Donna from the Leather Store kept checking on the evening’s progress, Tracy’s parents Nadia & Jim with their friends Jerry & Loraine, Dwight & Vicky arrived, the final sound checks were being made and the first set began.


Radio Check Ins included Graham G4HFG, Emil KJ4GNH, Melvin KF4PN and Ed WB8BHL

After the first set Steve awarded The Cruiser of the Week to Laura Pennington, NO4OO in her 1998 Firebird.  With a lack of early arrivals there had been no real interest in 50/50 tickets so the Cruise-A-Matic will stay at $ 125.00 for next week.

Bunny, Laura and I had donned our Poodle skirts to help create some era specific atmosphere as we helped Tracy with the “Weddings” during the second set. It may not have been an extremely large crowd but it was a loyal, enthusiastic crowd who made it a night to remember for Wendy & Alan Cowburn and Tim & Sue Thompson who renewed their wedding vows everyone enjoyed the event and the rest of the evening had a festive family atmosphere. Congratulations to the two couples, I hope they will be the first of many.

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 Out of This World Embroidery/Custom Tags, The Old Town General Store, Knives & Things, Toy Time, Electronic Town, The Gold Hut, Kandlestiks, Wound ‘N Around and Old Town Leather, to Tracy Old Town’s Events Director who brings us the “Rock at the Clock” event to Gary our volunteer TCB guy and to all of the Spectators and Cruisers with or without their cars, who come out “Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold” to make this a great evening in our “Home Town”.

It has almost been a year since the cruisers were invited to join “Rock at the Clock”.
 

Newsletter #244 is on sale, still only $2

See you all Next Week “Same Time, Same Place”