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Midlothian Classic Wheels
August Newsletter
Hello Classic Wheelers ! I was reading thru a book of poetry the other day and came across one by
Elizabeth Barrett Jackson that , as always , she was able to describe the current weather conditions we are
having . So I would like to relate it to you in her very beautiful and flowing verse . It goes like this : DARN – IT’
S HOT !!!
July Events : Even with the heat , there were some fine shows . Hot as heck , but MCW still had 27 cars at
the Whataburger cruise-in . This is still holding out to be a lot of fun event . The Cruisers’ show at Sabor
Restaurant was good with around 50 plus entrants . That night I went to a Midnight Madness show in
Watauga that drew over 100 . The next week 45 brave souls came out to Uptown Village Mall and endured
the heat . Just wish the nachos had showed up ! Two good shows the last Saturday . First over 160 came
out to the State Wide Remodeling get together in Arlington . This draws a bunch due to the hugh give-a-
ways . That night a good crowd came out to the Fabulous 50’s Café Show .Joe’s Blue 34 received the
award as the top vote getter and will be the “ display “ car at the next one in August . MCW also had a cruise
thru the country on Sunday the 27th . We met Burt and Bobby Barnett in Maypearl and he took us thru the
back roads to Italy . There we stopped at club sponsor Texas Best Smokehouse and pigged out on some
very – very good B B Q . Everyone is still raving about the food plus the fact they gave everyone a 15%
discount . They will do this anytime we want to come down , so we WILL do it again !!
Upcoming Events : MCW has already had 2 good events in August . As the 1st was on Friday , MCW held
their First Friday Cruise-In at Whataburger . Even with the heat 25 cars came in and had a very good time .
This is turning out to be a very good “ social “ gathering with everyone just going around and getting to know
each other . Not real sure , but believe a little Gearhead B S could be found also . Saturday night the 2nd ,
MCW hosted the second show of the year held at and sponsored by Vandergriff Honda . Going over there
we were a little concerned that the crowd would be small due to the 105 degree temp , but when we got
there , 20 cars were already waiting for us at 4:45 . This quickly turned into 70 with 5 or 6 coming by just to
see what was going on . What was going on was a very good show . Vandergriff came out with over
$500.00 in stereo equipment plus other give-a-ways . After a little battle with the cooker , Joe ( oh yes – and
Brian ) were able to get everyone fed with burgers and dogs . By the way , there is a new cooker already on
the lot ! Vandergriff was so impressed , they already have reserved November 1st for a third show . They
also promise to make it “ BIGGER AND BETTER “ This month , the cruise-in at Uptown Village is going to
the best yet . Since he has kind of “ screwed up “ the last 2 months , the manager of Matt’s WILL BE
THERE , AND THE Nacho bar and drinks will be FREE !!! Also right after dark , the mall will have a fireworks
display , so spread the word for everyone to bring the kids !! That is NOT all for August , so be sure and
check out the calendar . Also there will be a monthly first Tuesday night show in Cedar Hill at Casa
Barajois which is in the Minyard’s shopping center on old Beltline from 6 til 9 . VERY GOOD MEXICAN
FOOD ! Some of us went this week and really enjoyed it . Will get a group together in September .
Childrens Home Update : Just a quick note of some things set for the Presbyterian Childrens Home in
the future . First on Sunday – September 14th – there will be a cook-out at the Waxahachie home . We will
leave Midlothian around 1 pm and go there and cook burgers and dogs . This kind of a “ cruise-in “ so bring
the classics . The date for the yearly Car & Bike Show has been set for October 25th from 11 to 3 .More
details in the months to come . Also the date for the Christmas Cruise has been set for December 14th .
The date is set in stone , just need to fine tune it , so keep an ear out in the coming months . We should get
the lists of kids names at the October show .
Meeting Notes : Very good turnout for this month !! Davie Childres , a new member , came by to meet
everyone . Sorry guys , but we now have another BUICK in the club which should make Ted Phelps happy .
We also had a visit from a Rick Hamilton and his wife who are thinking about joining . Two more future
shows that will be set in stone in the next week were talked about . MCW has been asked , and we voted to
do so , to do a show for the Big Brothers and Sisters in Waxahachie again this year . We do know it will be
October 4th and held in the Sears parking lot in Waxahachie . Will let you know the rest of the details when
they are set . Also the people in Lancaster where MCW had a show in June has requested another one on
October 11th . Again details to be set next week . Pray for cooler DRY weather as MCW is going to be busy
in October and November !! A vote was also passed to order some calendars for give-a-ways . I received
some samples from a company and it was voted to order some quantities of each one . They will make
great give outs and are very inexpensive . Natalie and Corrinne both brought some very delicious deserts
for us . I think I will marry Nat for her cooking as Hollis will not let Corrinne go . Except for the usual fun and
games , that covers the meeting . I don’t think I missed anything . Oh Yes – Natalie was at camp last week
and won a metal as the SOCIAL BUTTERFLY . She was also in charge of the frogs . ( you need to hear the
story )
FUN PART
Question : Why did Eliot Spitzers wife stand beside him when he confessed to stepping
Outside his marriage ?
Answer : It qualifies her to run for president on a Democrat ticket
Statement : A man is incomplete until he is married – then he’s really finished
“ I put my S O B of an ex-husband thru medical school “ a blonde said
“ That’s nothing , I made my husband a millionaire “ a redhead replied
“ Really “ the blonde asked “ What was he before ? “
“ The redhead replied “ A Billionaire “
“ What do you like most about me ? “ a wife asked her husband “ My pretty
face or my sexy body ? “
“ I like your sense of humor “ he replied
A statement of fact : The only time politicians tell the truth is when they call each other liars
Two tipsy Irishmen were in a cemetery searching for the oldest person buried there
“ Here’s a guy who was 145 when he died ! “ yelled one to the other
“ What was his name ? “ the other yelled back
The first one looks and yells “ Miles from Dublin ! “
Well that is it for tonight . Next up is the calendar . Print it out if taking it off the computer or if by mail , post
the enclosed one where you will know where it is . Also for those of you that do not have e-mail , we do have
a phone committee . Sometimes we do plan things that are not on the calendar , or decide to go “ in mass “
to an event . If you want to be notified of these changes , let us know and we will add you to the call list . So
without futher ado .
Happy Trails To You and To Each Good Cruising !!!! May God Bless !!!!!!!!!!!
Club Contacts
Alan Krohn ( 214 ) 808 – 4019 alan.krohn@sbcglobal.net
Joe Rakoczy ( 214 ) 587 – 1643 joe.rakoczy@sbcglobal.net
www.midlothianclassicwheels.com
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April
13th
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Rod and Custom Car Show at Masonic Temple located at 1100
Henderson St in Fort Worth from 2 til 5 to benefit Shriners
hospitals . Not many classes ( 8 ) but there will also be 10
Peoples Choice Awards. All class winners will receive trophies
plus some cash with amount depending on number in class.
There also will be cash awards of $250.00 for Best of Show and
Top Peoples Pick
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April
19th
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Cruise-in at Uptown Village Mall in Cedar Hill from 4 til 8. Mall located between Pleasant Run and FM1382 .
Two possibilities of food, but there definitely will be some there .
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April
20th
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Gasoline Alley Car & Bike Show at Hot Rods and Hoggs in Arlington from 1 til 5 . Service road of 360 Just
North of Randall Mill . 49 awards for $10.00 entry fee . First 50 dash plaques and tee shirts . This Show has
been going for 3 years and is still fun . They have made a lot of changes in the place such as Big screen tv’
s and new carpet . Most importantly is the new change in attitude towards service, Especially in the food
department . Food comes out promptly and hot . They also went back to their old Style of fries and now
again have the best in the area . The burgers are big and juicy and they have some Very good nachos.
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April
26th
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27th
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Indoor show in Mesquite Exhibit Hall which is located in the Hampton Inn next to rodeo arena. 50 awards
for $30.00 entry . Dash plaques and tee shirts to all entrants . Show hours Sat 12 til 9 Sun 11 til 6
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April
26th
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Midlothian Classic Wheels 4th Annual Walk For A Cure Car and Bike Show to be held at Wal-mart In
Midlothian from 5 til 9 . Top 25 awards for $15.00 entry fee . Dash plaques to first 50 Door prizes – silent
auction – 50/50 – hot dogs – frito pies and more . All proceeds to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation and to support Laura in the 3 day 60 mile walk .
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April
27th
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Car show at Pizza Inn in Cedar Hill from 4 til 8 located at 108 W Beltline . 24 classes – 49 awards – dash
Plaques – door prizes – 50/50 Not sure about entry fee
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May
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Po Boys Car Show at Lynn Smith Chevrolet in Burleson from 12 til 4 . I-35W at Alsbury exit on service Road
. FREE burgers , dogs , chips and drinks to all entrants . Top20 plus 3 specialty awards for $10.00 Entry fee
. Dash plaques – door prizes – 50/50
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