Pensacola Cruise 20 Sep 03

[Jerry Cowing]

We had a fun drive on Saturday, 20 Sep, starting from 0730 and ending at 2230 hrs. Jerry Rowley (Unique 427) started in Foley AL, Jack & Cindy Flanders (Classic Roadster) from Baker FL, Kim & June Crockett (Aurora Slab Side) from Crestview FL, Tom Powell (Everette Morrison) from DeFuniak Springs FL, Ruble Moore (Hunter) from Pace FL and Jerry Cowing (Unique 427) from Niceville FL did some cruising on the back roads around Pensacola FL in the morning and through Navarre onto Pensacola Beach in the afternoon and then to a car show at Burger King in the evening.

The weather was great - a little chilly in the morning, but warmed up nicely and no rain although it did rain Love Bugs the first couple of hours of the morning trip. We had to stop at a gas station to clean our windshields, etc. along the morning route. During the afternoon and evening cruises, we didn't experience any bug suicides.

Part of the group met for breakfast in the Milton FL Waffle House and then proceeded to Burger King on 9-mile Road in Pensacola. After a brief time at Burger King, we headed out on the back roads of the FL Panhandle. The country-side was cool, refreshing and a nice drive on curvy roads which complimented nicely the curvy chicks we had with us. After a few hours of driving, we stopped for lunch at Chubby's BBQ and had a swell time teasing the ladies - as men should always do.

After lunch, we went to a speed shop in Pensacola, visited with the owner who is a dragster from back in the 60s and saw his original Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt which was sporting the original 427 SO with high rise and holley carb. After the speed shop, Jack/Cindy and Kim/June went home and the rest of the group headed for Pensacola Beach. This was a very nice cruise along the beach and through the Nature Preserve. We started the beach drive in Navarre and ending up in Pensacola at the Burger King again for the Car Show. The DSCC club was honored at the Car Show for bringing a bunch of Cobras although the Corvette Club won a trophy for bringing the most cars (maybe 20 Corvettes showed & 4 Cobras). After a few hours at the car show, we went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner. We had a lot of fans at Ruby Tuesday's who came to our table to ask questions about the Cobras.

After dinner, the group broke up and headed home at about 2145.

Here's a picture of the gang when we stopped for lunch at Chubby's BBQ.

[WBofTN]

Jerry: Are you going to the Snake Rattle and Roll event in
Bay St. Louis MS??
I noticed your pretty close - I will be there - it would be nice
to have another truly Unique Cobra there to hang with.
WB

[DaveH]

Thanks for sharing Jerry! Looks like you guys had a blast.

[Jerry Cowing]

WB,

I don't have any of the details on the Snake Rattle and Roll in Mississippi. Do you have any dates and details?

Jer

[WBofTN]

cut & paste from Dream Master's post:
Fellow DSCC, and TCC members,

We would like to invite all of our DSCC and TCC friends to our Snake Rattle and Roll event. Sorry for such short notice, we just got them to release more rooms to allow us to invite more people. We have over 40 cars signed up at present, so please act fast if you can make it. We have Daquiri machines and aren't afraid to use them!

Event Details:
Where: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (Gulf Coast) http://www.casinomagic-biloxi.com/

When: Oct 3-4, 2003 (Cruisin the Coast starts the 5th, http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/)

Security: Provided throughout by Casino Magic, 50-60 spaces for cars in their lot, adjacent to Hotel, Casino, and RV Park (where we will have our Friday night get together) Plenty trailer parking space

By: New Orleans Area Superformance owners, and Reed Performance Motorsports

Tentative schedule:

Thursday Oct 2nd: Early arrivals check in, Event registration, Casino Magic, Hospitality Suite 8-10 PM

Fri. Oct. 3rd:
7:30 AM Registration opens
9:00 Snakes depart for 60-mile cruise to New Orleans.
10:30 Arrive Audubon Park, River View Area, Photo

11:30 Cruise down St. Charles Avenue through the Garden District, down the length of Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, up Decatur Street along the Mississippi River past St. Louis Cathedral, then down Canal Street to Lake Pontchartrain for a Cajun buffet lunch (provided) at the famous Jaegers Seafood Restaurant overlooking the lake. Group Photo at “The Point”.
2:PM Depart for drive back to Bay St. Louis, or Free time for those who might want to walk the French Quarter and sight see in New Orleans.
7:30 Parking lot/ R V Park reception with Jambalaya, refreshments provided.

Saturday 4th:
8 AM Gather in parking lot for prompt 9 AM departure
9:00 Snakes roll west along scenic beachfront highway to Ocean Springs.
10:00 Gather at Ocean Spring Welcome Center for instructions and handouts for a unique and unusual Poker Run.
1-2PM Arrive Casino Magic for verification of Poker Run

Free Time to detail cars, gamble, get drunk, get naked, go to Church, or all of the above (probably in that order)

7:30PM Cocktail party at “The Bridges” exclusive Golf Club, followed by an Awards Banquet compliments of Reed Performance Motorsports

Sunday 5th: Depart or hang around for thousands of cars with www.cruisinthecoast.com


Event Costs:

One Snake Registration for two people:
Includes:
1- Mardi Gras goodie bag
2- Event T-shirts, suitable for lifting to procure Mardi Gras beads (ladies)
2- Tickets for Friday Cajun Lunch Buffet
2- Friday evening cookout/ party
2- Tickets for Sat evening cocktail party, Banquet
Unlimited fun, fellowship, and use of restroom facilities, drinking fountains, parking lots, city streets, sidewalks, doors, and Escort Service, (see Flying Freddie, he’s running his new venture by hand until he gets some girls)
$80

We have blocked out 50 rooms at the newly completed Casino Magic Hotel @ $79 per night. These must be reserved, by phoning Kathy or Melissa 504-276-4386 and registering first with her, as only registered cars will be allowed these blocked rooms. There should be additional rooms for participants without cars. Kathy and Melissa are our registration coordinators and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the event or accommodations.

This event is being planned in early October due to the usual mild fall climate, with temperatures usually within the 60-70 degree range. There is always a small chance of rain being on the Gulf Coast. We will have plan “B” in place should it rain with some covered parking and covered party areas.

For you “Gear Heads” that just can’t seem to get enough, you can plan to stay around for the adjoining week, Oct 5-12, for “Cruisin’ The Coast” as seen on TV with Dennis Cage. This event attracts over 6000 registered cars from Street Rods, Muscle cars to antiques and more. The streets do get crowded, and the traffic can be slow moving mostly on the main weekend of the 11-12th.

Honestly, with what we have planned, you should be partied out by Sunday morning, and let’s face it, we don’t want to push too much of this macho-horsepower stuff on our lovely spouses, ‘cause then they will want to retaliate and screw up our priorities with some useless purchase like a refrigerator, or another piece of jewelry.(these are documented facts, so take heed)

We look forward to seeing all our Cobra friends, please register now to secure your spot, as we only have a few spots available.

Thanks,

New Orleans Superformance owners and Reed Performance Motorsports
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Just thought you and your buds might be interested since your
so close.
WB