we are back from the Jump & Jive BBQ at the historic Hotel Weinstock at Linz am Rhein, only 5 km from Remagen.
Organized the second time by the GI Jive Band it's a small and very "stylish" 1940ies Vintage Car and Swing Music Event, with dancing and live Bands in the 1920ies Ballroom of the Hotel in the Evening.
We have been there with some friends incl. an J**p, an 1955 Buick and my Dodge (car no. 4 was not finished in time).
The weather was not the best and we had for several day's ongoing thunderstorms and heavy rain with flooding's in some areas - so that many vintage car owners stayed at home with their beauties. So - sad to say so - overall we had only about 30 cars in place.
All of us have been impressed of the outstanding organization, that included BBQ, Vintage Fashion show, make-up artists for the Ladies and several traders for 1940ies Dresses, Hat's and accessories. The main act of the GI Jive Band was fun too - also, because the Band with it's 8 members appeared again in their 1940ies US Army Uniforms on stage.
So - if we don't drive to Normandy - we all decided to return to Linz again next year.
Here some black&white impressions of the Event:
http://www.steel-toys.com/Linz16/
Notice: click on "next image" on top to open each next photo (43 overall).
Keep 'em Rolling,
Joakim
