The 2007 Fall Mountain Run was officially cancelled for a number of reasons.  It was decided to have an "Unofficial Fall Mountain Run" and just have a fun cruise to Julian.

About 40 cars met at Dalton's Road House and caravanned out Highway 78 and through Ramona on the way to Dudley's Bakery in Santa Isabel and then on to Julian.  The usually beautiful ride was marred by the destruction from the Witch Fire.  Many destroyed homes were observed and there were areas where one home would be standing with one burned to the ground on either side of it.  There were a lot of cars also victim to the fire, one place had a '57 Chevy, 50 Merc and a Hudson Hornet burnt beyond repair.  Along the way several cars merged into the caravan and when we stopped at Dudley's there were a few more waiting there.  There was a very long line at Dudley's to get some of their great bread and rolls and an impromptu car show in the parking lot.  After everyone got their bread and rolls, it was back on the road and on to Julian, where there were a few of the Country Gents waiting for us to join them in a fun afternoon.  There were about 55 to 60 hot rods and muscle cars parked all over Julian and you could see happy car nuts riding in the horse drawn carriage, eating in the many nice restaurants and shopping in the antique stores and novelty shops.  Over-the-Hill-Gang, County Cruisers, Axel Draggers, Outriders and others were proudly displaying club shirts and jackets.  There were also a lot of old Fall Mountain Run shirts in evidence.  I think it is safe to say that everyone had a great time and look forward to maybe doing this again next year.  Laid back and fun.