July 8, 2006 Duo Cruise

On Saturday, July 8, 2006, the Hiawathaland Corvette Assn. and Rochester Area Corvette Enthusiasts partnered for a Duo Cruise-N-Dine to Lake City. Two Corvette Clubs were enjoying a cruise in our machines with other corvette enthusiasts.

The day started with a few light rain showers, which did not dampen our spirits for a terrific drive. By 1:30PM we had sunshine and the day looking great for a cruise-n-dine. Eleven corvettes cruised with the following members attending: Jerry & Marcy Allen, Chuck & Mary Brenner, Don & Julie Buskovick, Tom Cashel & Jan Smith, Curt & Joan Dotzenrod, Jim & Marilyn George, Craig Haw, Bob & Beverly House, Bob & Carman Irelan, Dennis & Colleen Lund and Ron Steffens.

The scenery was beautiful as we drove through Hammond and Millville on our drive to Lake City. We made a stop at the Lake City Marina to stretch our legs and socialize. Another corvette cruised by and saw our 11 corvettes so he had to stop and visit. He is a Lake City resident whom had considered joining a corvette club. We encouraged him to join us on our cruise to the ‘Skyline on Pepin’ Restaurant for supper; he did join us for refreshments. We think the Rochester Corvette Club gained a new member.

Dining was great on the enclosed porch overlooking Lake Pepin. There was a lot of conversation and camaraderie. Each table had one couple from each club so we had a very intermixed social group. A group photo was taken on the dock before our return cruise. We cruised the river road to Wabasha and took scenic Highway 60 to Zumbro Falls. A stop at the BP gas station in Zumbro Falls provided time for refreshments and more visiting before some folks took Hwy 63 home. The rest of us cruised to Hwy 52 where Chuck Brenner lead the Owatonna folks back home on some fun roads from Pine Island. The traffic flow was awesome. There were no intruders or slow equipment on the road to hamper our cruise.

We had a terrific day!