When I was a kid, cars were totally in my dad’s bailiwick. Dad bought them; he fixed them; he drove them. We were just along for the ride. I guess this is why it makes such perfect sense to me to have a car show on Father’s Day weekend.
From 1:00 to 3:00 this Saturday, June 16, Heartland Cruisers will have a number of their cars at Greenleaf Cemetery for the Second Annual Father’s Day Car Show.
I have kinfolks all over Greenleaf Cemetery, including my father, his father, and any number of uncles, great-uncles, and great-grand-uncles. When these beautiful old cars are at Greenleaf, it somehow takes me back to the times of my parents and grandparents.
Over the years, my dad was full of stories that involved vehicles. For instance, his first car didn’t have any brakes. He figured out a variety of artful ways to bring the car to a stop. Nerves of steel! It’s not surprising that when joining the Air Force, he was in Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Enough about my dad. This weekend is going to be about all of our dads.
I know some folks think that a car show at the cemetery is an odd thing, but I disagree. I think it’s a perfect way to celebrate our fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and all the men in our lives that we have loved.
It’s also a fun thing for fathers (and mothers) to bring their children to. In addition to giving them a taste of their history, there will be a race car pinata for the kids to break open at 2:00. There is no charge for children to participate.
Sun Duo, with Debra Mathis and Daniel Graham, will be performing from 1:00 to 3:00. If you haven’t heard them, their music is sort of jazzy and eclectic, and is always a pleasure to listen to. Again, there is no charge to come enjoy the music, but you may want to bring lawn chairs.
When you get hungry, there will be peanuts, ice cold bottles of Dr. Pepper, and ice cold water available for any size donation.
We want to encourage anyone and everyone to come spend Father’s Day Eve (Saturday) with us. It’s going to be a pleasant, easy-going, stress-free afternoon. While you’re there, drive through the cemetery and find a little history. -Freda
THANK YOU, HEARTLAND CRUISERS!