SENIOR DREAM CRUISE

During my recent visit to Michigan to participate in the Woodward Dream Cruise I attended many other activities that lead up to the big day.

When it's Dream Cruise week the car culture people come alive in Michigan. There are events in many locations. I was out shopping when a friend called and said "I just saw a car show starting if you are interested." Being nearby and loving all cool cars I hightailed it over to the location and saw some really awesome rides. Maybe if I am there next time I'll phone ahead and join in the fun !!!
 

The event is best described by this excerpt from the web site of the folks running the event...JEWISH SENIOR LIFE:

"A beautiful summer day, classic cars, and older adults who have special memories of their vintage automobiles come together to create a unique and very special event at the annual Jewish Senior Life Senior Dream Cruise.

Cars are a part of the life-blood of most Detroiters, and for the residents of the communities of Jewish Senior Life, classic cars bring back memories of cruising Woodward, first dates and a time gone-by. Each year, more than 70 cars spanning every decade, cruise the Jewish Community Campus in West Bloomfield, where residents, family members and the community can enjoy the festivities and party atmosphere. Held just a few days before the Woodward Dream Cruise, the Senior Dream Cruise provides an opportunity for those older adults living on campus, and who may be mobility-impaired, with a chance to enjoy the classic cars and reminisce about their days of cruising down Woodward behind the wheel of some of the very same models they will enjoy in this trip down Memory Lane."

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

Saturday, July 7, can be described as a picture perfect day for any car event. I decided to cruise down to Fort Adams in Newport, R.I. for a cars and coffee being sponsored by Audrain Auto Museum. The location was tops among those I have been to and the weather was close to perfect.

There was a huge turnout...with plenty of space for parking and a wide variety of cars (and a few motorcycles) present. A surprise of the day was that Jay Leno showed up. He recently bought a mansion in Newport, about 10 minutes away from this location, and I figured it was only a matter of time before he showed up at an event. Dressed in his trademark denim shirt and jeans he wandered around the show, causing some excitement, talking with car owners and kindly taking selfies with attendees. Someone walked by me and I heard them say "don't mention his name." Looking around there he was. 

 

CRUISIN' KICKS OFF FOR THE 2018 SEASON

On Thursday, April 12, this years cruise season kicked off at the Mass Cruisers/Bass Pro event at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA. There was a lower than expected turnout, I suspect, due to the threat of rain showers and a chilly afternoon. The wind picked up and was blowing the flags on some of the military vehicles straight out. Even so there was an interesting turn out as many have been waiting impatiently to get their cars back out on the road. The event continues throughout the summer on alternating Thursdays.

MASS CRUISERS CAR SHOW @ PATRIOT PLACE

JUNE 25, 2015