The Traditional Jim Ivey Bi-Annual Get-Together
Earlier today, I picked up Jim Ivey [the gent getting the finger-point] and we headed to Robinson’s Diner in Apopka.
Once at Robinson’s, Jim and I met up with (from left to right) Rob Smith, Mike Sikes, Cliff Weikal, and Bill Black. We’ve all been friends since the 1970’s and met through Jim Ivey’s Cartoon Museum.
I try to get the group together a couple of times a year [Jim’s birthday and Christmas] and it is always a blast spending time with the crew and reminiscing. This time was no exception. We always bring Jim gifts and this time he received some of his favorites: cigars, lottery tickets, and a Roy Crane book. After breakfast Jim and I made the traditional trip to pick him up some Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream for him for later.
It’s always a blast seeing Jim [still “full of prunes and macaroons” at 91] and the gang. Hopefully John Beatty will be able to join us next go round.
If any of Jim’s old friends are reading this — he loves snail mail. Contact me and I’ll forward you his address!
Craig- I’m another old friend from Jim’s past. I , too, would bring him $5 seegars @ the Cartoon Museum. I would LOVE to have his mailing address to write to him. I love him, it makes me HAPPY that he’s still kicking! Thanks, I hope to hear from you.
Lance – It is always great to hear from another friend of Jim Ivey. I wonder if we ever crossed paths in the Cartoon Museum? I was there a lot from 1977 – 1983. Of course he closed down for a year or so in that time before he re-opened. Do you have any photos of the Cartoon Museum of OrlandoCons? If so, I’d love to see them. I’ll send you Jim’s address to your e-mail. Thanks for reaching out. best – Craig