What a great night for all. There were about 25 cars
from the 20s through the 60s, with street rods, muscle cars, trucks, sleds,
convertibles, fins, flames and all looking good. The lighting outside was
via sodium filled lamps (ugly orange ones) which made it really difficult to
take a decent photo. The Little Guys were represented by Doug & Cindy Jones with
their 56 Chevy panel, Tim & Jackie Held in their 40 Chevy sedan, Gerry & Barbara
Fleming in the 55 Bel Air, John & Linda Wilkinson brought their 65 Mustang
convertible and Bonnie and Terry Newman were present in their 50 Studebaker
pickup. Inside was plenty of great entertainment, food and super raffle
prizes. Several stars from the good old days were there including Connie
Stevens & Robert Conrad. Dee Dee Phelps of Dick & Dee Dee fame, was there
with her new singing partner and they had everyone up and dancing and singing
along with the oldies. Dee Dee also brought Deke and the Blazers, an
acapella Doo Wop group that had some of their CDs for sale (I got mine).
They're 4 old guys who love to sing, but just recently started performing
as a group. J. D. Crawford pleased the crowd with some great music, along
with several other groups and individuals. Uniformed members of the USMC
and US Army were present in dress uniforms to the delight of everyone and I
think these American Heroes will have sore shoulders from all the handshakes and
back pats from the crowd. It was an all you can eat buffet with hot dogs,
burgers, beans, macaroni salad, cookies and soft drinks, plus a fully stocked
bar. Lots of people were dressed in 50s costumes and there were senior
citizens in poodle skirts and saddle shoes everywhere you looked. All the
fun was for an excellent cause, to support the Wounded Warrior Foundation, which
aids our wounded heroes from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Photos by Terry Newman
