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59 vintage cars. 12 0 men .
And that’s a little below average. This is the scene you will encounter on any Tuesday morning at The Marietta Diner where the ROMEO club meets. The club, an acronym for Retired Old Men Eating Out, meets at the diner, enjoys a hearty breakfast, socializes and then commences to enjoying the vintage automobiles brought by a healthy portion of their members. Cars range from early 20th century models up to restored classics from the 70s and 80s. And club co-founder Dik Wesson is eager to spread the ROMEO gospel to anyone who has an interest in antique cars. Cobb Life learned about the club when Wesson dropped by our office in January after reading that our photographer Reid Traylor was an avid gear-head. Traylor was invited to a meeting. Needless to say, between a full breakfast at the diner and shooting one of his favorite subjects, Traylor had a great Tuesday on assignment. The ROMEOs have one rule: They don’t talk politics or religion. You can call Wesson at 770-312-6800 or email him at TBird955@aol.com. And, of course, you can just show up. Wesson, who is 76, lives in Marietta with his wife, Carleen.