The Delorean Midwest Connection club had its best turn out for the St. Pat's Day Parade on a cool but very sunny day. Temperature at parade time was 38 degrees, but the crowd gave us a warm welcome. We had 8 cars in attendance, running in a 2-1-2-1-2 configuration throughout the parade route. The front 2 cars were lowered Deloreans followed by D REX and others, with 2 red painted Deloreans graciously watching our backs, with an American flag proudly on Bryan's hood. It was an outstanding display for the crowd. I would like to thank all the owners, drivers and co-pilots that attended the parade, to brave the long wait and brisk lakeside winds. Due to the "hint" of political issues, President Bush appeared to be diverted from seeing D REX and instead had to hold up the parade by 15-20 minutes for "photo ops" in front of the reviewing stand with the local and state representatives. Again, rumor has it that D REX was seen by the President as his helicopter left for O'Hare airport, since D REX is big enough to be seen from nearly a mile away. I am also happy to report that all the vehicles made it through the long wait and made it through the parade without incident, which is more than I can say for the Channel 7 float that we passed on the side of the route, barely one block into the parade route. I guess it was a little poetic justice that 1 of 2 broadcasting TV stations were not able to get coverage of their own float. As a side note, if you happen to see some photos of D REX taking a stroll down the Michigan Avenue shopping district, or near either the Hard Rock Cafe or the Rock and Roll McDonalds, it's probably not a clever Photoshop mocked up photo, because it really was out for a drive on the town after the parade. It must have been a sight to see and hear it rumbling past unsuspecting Chicago taxi cabs and buses. And thanks to all who came out to see the club in the parade. If you missed it, Tamir will have some video footage of the club cars in the parade posted to his website soon, but if you want to see all the footage, you will have to attend the club's Spring Brunch next month on Sunday, April 14. Please contact Don Gowler if you plan on joining us at the brunch, since he needs a final head count very soon. See you at the brunch (with another surprise?) Later, Rich W.