| Author | Message | ||
| CARBON8D (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4709 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hugh, got your check, thanks - more praise is on the way...  | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 892 Registered: 1-2002 |
Byron- Yah, I plan on coming on the Des-Drive. I don't know about the other plans. Fill me in. The turbo toy I gotta keep under wraps -not a done deal yet- but it's not what you think... track duty only, and she's not very pretty, but if it's ready by then I'll drag out into the sunlight for the day. Re: pictures... I'm working on getting some webspace to host the pics, and videos (got a few 15-30 second clips... mainly F1 clips, yawn.) DES: Meeting me, a bonus? Flattery, online, I assume you got my check. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 774 Registered: 10-2002 |
one word: WOW. haha... I was just down in SD yesterday - didn't know you were back yet. I went to La Jolla, PB, Mission Beach...drove up toward Mt. Soledad... had some dinner at the Fish Market, and made my way back up.. There will definitely be opportunity to catch up... now, more about that "turbo toy"... ;) oh, and pictures pictures pictures! Btw, you're coming out to the launch party and drives, right? 7/12!! | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 890 Registered: 1-2002 |
Byron! Maranello was... astounding! My European excursion... the story's quite long, but the jist of it went something like this: spain: drank heavily, slept heavily; france: ate some, slept in a ratty hotel, but went to Monaco GP every morning. Life is good; italy: rented an alfa 147 and drove from genova to modena to maranello (saw the factory (from the outside; no ownership = no tour), all the stores, an ENZO, two 360 stradele's (one blue w/ out stripe one silver w/ stripe), I saw every production ferrari, and a new prototype Maserati 4 door.) Saw RB testing the F2003 - GA at fiorano and ate at the Montana ristorante, but also went by the il cavallino ristorante across from the factory gates, etc... then drove to cinqqo terra stayed there, and then drove to roma and flew home, flew into London (had a 12 hour layover) and slept on an airport bench all night - quick note: always bring a hooded sweatshirt, just in case of such a situtation, b/c putting your barren head on one of those cushions... ugh... anyway, on ward- so, after a 42 hour "day" and 15 hours in transit, and some monumental jetlag, I'm home , hungover, and quite broke (jetsetting around Europe is expensive...) I'll fill you in on the rest on the drive, or maybe over coffee? You wanna make a trip down here someday? | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3867 Registered: 9-2001 |
man- less than 30 days, I did not even realize it, can't wait, I have been to europe and africa but never west of Chi town. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 773 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hubert... how was Maranello, man? Are you holding out on us?... what's this I hear about a "turbo toy" ??? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4626 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Hubert - just meeting you would be enough; anything after that is a HUGE bonus...! | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 887 Registered: 1-2002 |
Might have the turbo toy by then. Don't know if DES will wanna ride in a shody heap after all those Ferraris. | ||
| "The Carbon" (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4539 Registered: 8-2002 |
30 DAYS...!!! | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 533 Registered: 2-2003 |
Trouble indeed. Amanda's my best friend so I think the Fifth is the best answer, haha! Sunny | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 723 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt, Sunny...you guys are too funny... no voting here... that's what REALLY gets you into trouble!! A trade?? Geez... sounds tempting, but more trouble indeed! I'll take the fifth on this one. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 530 Registered: 2-2003 |
Leave my legs out of this! Vultures. Anhdao gets my vote. Trade? lol Jordan, you can look now. We told you we're the people your parents warned you about. Teehee. Sunny | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1112 Registered: 12-2002 |
Does Orbitz really work? I am thinking about jsut flying somewhere for fun next weekend but the fares are pretty high and I only want to spend under 100. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4356 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, American Airlines our of JFK, 4:50PM on Friday, July 11th... Orbitz.com got me a super cheap round trip ticket... | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3786 Registered: 9-2001 |
hey, a little competition is good for them | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5019 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Thanks for the clairfication, I got my dates confused. M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 721 Registered: 10-2002 |
Last sunday?..how? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5018 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Eleina (sp?) still gets my vote M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 720 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tom, that's funny... same thing happened to me on the last drive (at Matt's)... but my co-pilot was cool about it... she brushed it off and was like, "nope, that was a different girl." cool, eh? It's ok, as long as it's single threaded... once you double dip, triple dip and expect not to get in trouble.... you're asking for it! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5017 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, ""oh we met last month at the Nj event?" busted" That ALMOST happened to Byron last Sunday. I think even he forgets. M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 719 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sunny and his nice legs...woo-hoo! Leave Jordan out of this...he is a minor!!  ok ok...fair enough... Tom, thanks for the compliments... Matt, with the exception of your wife, of course. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3783 Registered: 9-2001 |
LMAO, if he has had three I hope they don't look at the thread with the pics, otherwise busted, on a side note, a buddy here kinda has two on and off girlfriends and brings them both to f-car events, got busted when the wife of another guy got them confused - "oh we met last month at the Nj event?" busted | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5016 Registered: 8-2002 |
B, I was NOT dating my co-pilots, Jordan (guy)and Sunny (guy) do not count. Though Sunny does have nice legs... Though I did take my wife once. M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 718 Registered: 10-2002 |
H-A H-A, Matt... REALLY funny. It's not like you haven't had different co-pilots either...just so happens that mine were more attractive. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5014 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, don't be too confused about Byron's co-pilots...We get confused has well. He has had three since Jan Just call them "yoko" Matt | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3782 Registered: 9-2001 |
I maybe mistaken but I thought I saw some pic from a drive where you had a co pilot? maybe I am mistaken as I don't have all your guys faces down | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 717 Registered: 10-2002 |
hehe.... thanks, Tom. Which pictures were you referring to? Oh, and the Chris that will be here is Chris Coffing, from Valence USA, flying in from the East Coast as well! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3780 Registered: 9-2001 |
thanks byron, I think I have seen pics of your lovely co-pilot BTW, which Chris is coming? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 716 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tom, sometimes they're brunettes! ;) btw, I think Martin is taken care of... I believe he has an F-Car set up for his weekend already... But definitely, we will work out co-pilot situations for you, DES, Chris, and anyone else that is visiting from out of town. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3779 Registered: 9-2001 |
I found it AA JFK to LB - I am trying to get a flight out of newark into OC | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3778 Registered: 9-2001 |
I assume we have enough co pilots seats: with DES, myself and martin I don't want anyone left out in the cold, I know you califonia guys normally drive with a nice blonde on your right | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4354 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, gotta check my briefcase for the flight information; let me get back to you... Matt actually posted it in a thread somewhere in this section; i'll look if i get a chance; if not, i'll have to check my briefcase, when i have enough energy to get my fat ass out of this chair... | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3776 Registered: 9-2001 |
Des, what flight are you on?? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4349 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, will you be there...? | ||
| Brad Chang (Viper_10)
New member Username: Viper_10 Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2002 |
It sounds good to me. Count one Viper in for this one. Brad | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4901 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, For you, Anything! I need to get a count on who's going to Vegas. M | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3759 Registered: 9-2001 |
is vegas still in the works? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4899 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, Sooner the better M | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3738 Registered: 9-2001 |
I will know before the end of the week | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4269 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ok, so maybe i'm a tad slow on the take with some things... i chalk that up to, um... well, nevermind about that... i'm just realizing that you all are making a separate drive, just for me... That's awesome...! You all rock...! i really can't wait to get there... More and more, i think about moving out there... Aside from the Bird, there's really nothing for me, here... i wanna spend the rest of my life somewhere where everyday feels like Saturday - what better place than California...? With each passing day, i lose patience in wanting to get out there to meet all of you... If 7/11/03 doesn't get here, soon, i might very well explode... | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4888 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, are you for sure coming? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4231 Registered: 8-2002 |
NOOOOOOOO...!!! i am the king at passing the buck when it comes to making decisions - especially decisions like this...! Ask the Bird, she'll verify this... i have so much trouble deciding what to do... i could never make the call on this one... i've never been to Vegas, i've never been to Santa Barbara - i wouldn't even know how to decide... i'm sorry, but i would short circuit a lobe trying to come up with an answer to that... Can someone else please make the decision...? i'm really just pleased as punch to coming out there, so wherever we go is cool with me... | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 559 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt, Byron was right. You are crazy. there is no way to have an enjoyable drive to Santa Barbara- after a drive to Las Vegas. Take it from someone who entertains a lot. It won't be fun. The only way to fit in Friday night like rock stars, Launch party on Saturday and Vegas. Is to fly to vegas no sleep and then fly back early in the morning. Then the drive to Santa Barbara. I know its in a Ferrari but being in a F-Car 8 hours to vegas and back( I know it can be done in less but with batroom breaks) and back in a 18-20 hour total time period is insane. Then another 6 hours in the car to Santa Barbara and back. Not fun. I think Des should decide whether he would prefer Vegas or Santa Barbara. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4213 Registered: 8-2002 |
Well, as 'awesomely-road-trip' as that sounds, i'd like to take everyone to a real lunch or dinner... | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4776 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dan you got it. Nothing beats it on the way back  | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4210 Registered: 8-2002 |
Whatever you all want; what's the Shell Buffet...? Waydaminute...! Are you referring to some quick snacks at a Shell gas station on the way back...? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4769 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dan We can do the "Shell Buffet" in Jean, NV on the way back from Vegas. Matty | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4208 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, Byron, JL, Ron, et al: i'd really like to take you all out to lunch or dinner while i'm out there... 'No' is really not an answer i'll accept, either... | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4768 Registered: 8-2002 |
JL is going to freak. Byron, it's more like Friday night out Sat Launch Sat Vegas Sun Drive Bring it on | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 680 Registered: 10-2002 |
Man... Drive... Launch Party... Vegas... then drive again? I was kinda thinking - Drive... Launch... Vegas... RECOVERY!! Matt, at that rate, I'll need to take the whole following week off work just to get back on my feet again! Shahin, bring 'em out! It's going to be a FERRARI DRIVING CLUB weekend!!! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4198 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, are you kidding me, the more, the merrier...! It's gonna be awesome...! | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2002 |
im interested in bringing some friends with you guys to santa barbara | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4758 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jimmy, of course it's o.k. Matt | ||
| Jimmy Kuo (Reminder99)
New member Username: Reminder99 Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2003 |
Wow, I don't know how you do it!? Vegas Sat. then the drive on Sun??!! That is mucho mucho driving!! Remember to bring Advil for the lower back. Matt, my friends and I would like to come to this 7/13 event (Santa Barbara, etc). Please let me know if it's okay. Thanks. Jimmy | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4750 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, I hope you can make it. It's going to be a fun weekend. Night on the town Friday, Launch Sat, Vegas Sat night, Drive Sunday. M | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3716 Registered: 9-2001 |
hopefully DES does not mind me crashing in on his drive | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3715 Registered: 9-2001 |
ok, spoke to the wife, this looks like it might be a go, lemme check with my brother and then I can try to arrange my flight | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4738 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, there are several guys in the OC. You are not that far off. Fly into John Wayne friday night, We can get you to the launch, then to vegas and back to your brothers. No problem Matt | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Junior Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 241 Registered: 5-2001 |
Awww man, I'll be up in Seattle to visit the folks and attend my sister's graduation from college! Sorry DES; I'd love to meet you. Sounds like you'll have a great time! Next time you're out, if I'm in production let me know and I'll get you on the set. Working with Tom Hanks/Coen Bros. right now and may have one coming up with Spielberg next! Best, ~Chris | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3708 Registered: 9-2001 |
sounds like my bro it not centrally located for this drive , maybe I will stay in LA if I come | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4734 Registered: 8-2002 |
Vegas looks like a plan for Sat Night now!!! | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 239 Registered: 12-2001 |
B-- Going to try...make a weekend out of it. I would most likely have a F car for the weekend. Keep you up to date. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 677 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tom, Ladera Ranch is about 20min south of me, in South Orange County. It's not too far, but you will need a car to get around. We will most certainly have multiple rally points (since I'm in Irvine, probably one will be there), so I'm sure you'll be fine! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 676 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rich - of course you are... all ferrari enthusiasts are invited. Are you going to be able to make it down for 7/12 to our kick-off party? | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 238 Registered: 12-2001 |
Hey "the Don" and "The Byron"...are Nor-Cal people invited?????? | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3702 Registered: 9-2001 |
my brother lives in LADERA RANCH CA 92694 is that near you guys? | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3701 Registered: 9-2001 |
let me talk to the wife tonight and I will advise in the am, for some reason the date sticks in my mind so I might have a conflict, but hopefully not | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4174 Registered: 8-2002 |
LMAO, Matt - there are a few things on there that raised my eyebrows... Hmmmmm... | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4728 Registered: 8-2002 |
http://www.latimes.com/classified/jobs/?track=lajobslefttop | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4173 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, that would rock...! Definitely do try to make it out there... This just gets better and better everyday... i can't wait... Someone pass me the classifieds... | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4726 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom, That would be awsome!!!! I hope you can make it!!! M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 675 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tom, that would be great! Now if only we can think of some way we can get your mondial out here!...haha.. nah, I'm sure we can find a co-pilot seat for you... no problem! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3698 Registered: 9-2001 |
I just checked the flights only 250 RT from NY, maybe I will make the trip, never been to Cali | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 674 Registered: 10-2002 |
HINT HINT!!! If only ROB LAY would come out... then it would really be a good party... Ferrarichat and Ferrari Driving Club in the house! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4725 Registered: 8-2002 |
Right Byron, Now all we need is ROB LAY to COME OUT and it will be a great party. M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 672 Registered: 10-2002 |
I think a welcome drive for Dan is definitely in order!! Matt, let's not forget the other out-of-town guests that will be joining us as well... Chris from Valence USA (Virginia) and Martin from Cavallino Motors (Florida)! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4718 Registered: 8-2002 |
Oh Dan, BTW - This will not just be Ferrari's. It will be P-cars, Vipers, NSX's and Lotus' and all others in between Matt | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4717 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dan, Here are the pic's from the last one. http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/18/206494.html?1045460578 This was the drive that JL took a pic of his speedo. Not him IN a speedo but of the Ferrari's speedo. | ||
| "The DES" (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4157 Registered: 8-2002 |
i feel so special. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4156 Registered: 8-2002 |
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| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4715 Registered: 8-2002 |
On Sunday July 13, 2003, we will be welcoming our brother from the east, Dan. This will be a drive to remember. We will be meeting in West L.A. driving to Santa Barbara up to Buellton, through Solvang and back. You you missed the "welcome drive for Marty" you will not want to miss this one. Information to follow. This drive is the day following the "Official Launch of the Ferrari Driving Club" |