April 14, 2026
FROM DIK:
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If things get' better with age, then I'm approaching MAGNIFICENT !!!
NEWS:
Bob Funk’s wife, Mary, is planning a Celebration of Life for Bob this coming Saturday The 18th. She would like the car guys to bring their cars by 9:15 so that they can get arranged. 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Visit with family, have coffee and doughnuts, and enjoy the old cars.
11:00 AM: Service.
StoneBridge Church
675 Tower Rd
Marietta, GA. 30060
COMIN’S AND GOIN’S:
ROMEOs are still meeting at the Marietta Diner every Tuesday morning 7AM – Bring your Classic. We miss you both!
Also:
Every Saturday morning (other than the first Saturday) at Panera Bread - Avenue East Cobb. 8AM-
Every Saturday (except the first Saturday) Stan’s Cruise at the McDonald‘s at 3101 Roswell Rd. Marietta. 7:30AM-10:30AM. Info: Stan 770 355 7579
Wednesday mornings the West Cobb bunch is back meeting at “BIG DOUG’S”, 3807 Atlanta Hwy, Hiram. Corner of Atlanta Hwy & Charles Hardy Pkwy (Dallas Hwy) across from CVS Pharmacy. 7:30AM (or earlier. They open at 7 and many are showing up at that time)
Every Friday morning at the original “Doug’s Place”, 696 Highway 293 in Emerson. 8AM-
Every third Saturday a group is meeting for breakfast at the Horace Orr American Legion Post 29 – 21 Gresham Ave NE, Marietta, GA (near the Big Chicken). $12 for a great breakfast. 8AM – 11AM. They ask that we park our Classics in the back to allow room up front for people with limited mobility.
COME JOIN US WHEN YOU CAN
EVENT CALENDAR
April 18: Car Nuts & Donuts, Dunkin Donuts, 4691 Woodstock Road,
Roswell – 8:30-11AM. Info: Shane O’Fallon, (404) 808-3415
April 18: 45th Annual Peach Blossom BOPC Show (Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac). Car Show, Swap Meet, Car Corral. Presented by the Peach State Cadillac & LaSalle Club at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Rd. Marietta. Dozens of awards, give-a-ways, 50-50 raffle, door prizes. Food trucks, DJ, and lots of car-related FUN! Gate opens at 8:00 AM. Day-of-show registration ends at noon, Peer voting ends at 1:00 PM. Awards ceremony and trophy presentations at 2:30 PM.
April 18: Po Boys Cruise-In & Fundraiser at 1447 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton. 1PM-5PM. $5 donation. Two trophies per show are given out selected by one adult and one child attendee.
April 25: Cruise-In at the new Courthouse, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas. 2:30-6:30 PM, Info: Ellis Astin, 404-401-5653 or georgiaclassicrides.com
April 25: The Georgian Lakeside Presents Our 2026 Sock Hop Classic Car Show and Cook Out at 1070 Hardscrabble Rd, Roswell. Rocking Music, Delicious Food, Cool Cars, Lots of Family Fun. 11AM – 2PM
May 2: First Saturday Cruise at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Rd. Marietta. Coffee and donuts down in The Commons to the left of the usual entrance. 8 AM -
May 2: BBQ and Car Show at Northwest Christian Church, 3737 Dallas Acworth HWY, Acworth. Hosted by Georgia Classic Rides. Raffles, Trophies, Prizes. Proceeds go to Paulding County Youth and NWCC students. 10AM – 2PM
May 3 (Sunday): Caffeine and Octane at Town Center Kennesaw. (C and O is before sunup)
May 3 (Sunday): Worship in Roswell at the Target Shopping Center off Hwy 92, before Hardscrabble Rd. 8:00 AM ---
We have hit a HUGE obstacle in our event. We have encroached into parking areas not suited for us. This event was created entirely for VINTAGE and CLASSIC vehicles, 20 years or older, no exceptions! We know this will hit a lot of people with a sour note, but it’s the only choice we have before being asked to leave.
May 3 (Sunday): Cars & Coffee d'Elegance at The Peach, Hosted by The Atlanta Motoring Festival at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Buford, GA. All Makes • All Models • All Eras. Bring your pride and joy to the lawn and park alongside fellow enthusiasts from across the region. Meet & Celebrate the 2026 Class Winners — Saturday’s Concours d’Elegance champions will be on display for an encore appearance, giving everyone the chance to admire the craftsmanship, elegance, and stories behind the winning vehicles. No judging. No pressure. Just pure automotive enthusiasm. 9AM – 3PM
May 9: Second Saturday Chick-Fil-A Lassiter Cruise-In at 3046 Shallowford Rd. Marietta. (Near Sandy Plains) 8AM-10AM
May 15-16: Smoky Mountain Tri Five Reunion, 1955, ‘56, ‘57 Chevys, Music Road Hotel - 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN. (175 pre-registered)
May 16: RIDZ by the River - Field of Dreams, 60 Etowah Springs Rd, Cartersville. No entry fee, No Awards, Food Trucks, Swap Meet, Live Music, FUN, FUN, FUN! Donations at the show are greatly appreciated and will go to supporting Backpack Buddies of Bartow County. 10AM – 4:30PM
May 16: BCIDD Spring Car Show at Southern Devil Harley Davison 2281 US 411, Cartersville. Awards. Check in at 8AM, Judging at 10AM, Awards at 2PM.
May 16: Po Boys Cruise-In & Fundraiser at 1447 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton. 1PM-5PM. $5 donation. Two trophies per show are given out selected by one adult and one child attendee.
May 16: Golden City Cruisers Cruise-In at The Mill, 106 Temple St, Villa Rica. Kids Games, Food Vendors. 5PM – 7:30PM
May 23: Cruise-In at the new Courthouse, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas. 2:30-6:30 PM, Info: Ellis Astin, 404-401-5653 or georgiaclassicrides.com
May 29-30: Smoky Mountain Nationals, 1947-1955 Chevy AD (Advance Design) trucks. Highland Manor Hotel - 7766 Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN. (Over 300 pre-registered)
May 30 (Fifth Saturday): Acworth Cruise Night Downtown at Logan Farm Park. 2PM – 7PM
May 30: Morning View Baptist Church presents Righteous Rides Car Show at 3750 Dallas Acworth Hwy, Acworth. Live Bluegrass Band – Toe River Drifters. Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods & More. 9AM – 3PM
ED SAYS:
The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap.
Stay safe!
Eat more cake!
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:
https://sites.google.com/view/romeoclub-marietta-ga
FOR SALE AND WANTED:
Jean Blume has a 2011-2022 Dodge Durango tan rear seat center console arm rest with cup holders for sale. Someone else has put it online for $169. She will sell for just $100. Call her if interested at 817-915-2092.
1966 Mustang convertible - white with a white top and blue interior. 6 cylinders, 4 speed with console. Top works great. Interior in good shape. It has an older paint job that looks great from about 10 feet. It is not a show car. New tires. Front end was recently redone and has been upgraded to the dual master cylinder for safety. Runs and drives good. $17,500. Call Doug 404-202-0070.
1987 Chevy Suburban Scottsdale 20 4WD. Good condition, ¾ ton chassis, 350 automatic, tires are relatively new with low miles, owned for over 30 years. Have recently rebuilt the transmission (still under warranty). 143K miles. Grey color. $9500. Call Dan 404 234 2119
AND FINALLY:
Harold’s wife had recently returned from a shopping spree with a bag full of hope—and a receipt full of zeros. She’d purchased the latest line of expensive, scientifically advanced cosmetics guaranteed to turn back the clock. The bottles promised “youth in a jar,” “time reversal serum,” and “miracle glow.”
That evening, she spent nearly an hour in front of the bathroom mirror. There were creams, serums, toners, and masks applied in precise layers. She patted, she smoothed, she massaged. Finally, feeling radiant and rejuvenated, she walked into the living room where Harold was comfortably settled in his armchair, reading the evening news.
She struck a pose, glowing under the lamp light, and asked with hopeful eyes, “Darling, be honest with me. After all this… what age would you say I look right now?”
Harold lowered his newspaper. He pushed his glasses up his nose. He looked her up and down with the critical eye of a man appraising a classic car. He took his time, wanting to give a thorough assessment.
“Well,” Harold began thoughtfully. “Judging from the texture of your skin… I’d say twenty.”
Her face lit up. She beamed.
“And looking at the shine and volume of your hair,” Harold continued, nodding approvingly, “I’d say eighteen.”
She practically floated off the floor. “Oh, Harold!”
“And taking in your overall figure and posture,” he finished, smiling warmly, “I’d say twenty-five.”
“Oh, you flatterer!” she gushed, rushing over to give him a hug. “You always know just what to say! I feel amazing!”
Harold held up a hand gently, stopping her mid-embrace. He adjusted his glasses again, looking slightly concerned about the accounting.
“Hey, wait a minute, darling,” he interrupted softly.
She paused, confused. “What is it?”
“I haven’t added them up yet.”