| Author | Message | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 401 Registered: 3-2002 |
you'll be 70 very soon, don't worry. oh.....you meant the weather ! sorry. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 500 Registered: 9-2001 |
All except for the carb rejet, waiting for some days in the 70's | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 400 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bob , did you finish up the 308 yet ? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 499 Registered: 9-2001 |
This weekend is semi shot for me, I think a few guys are headed to RA for a track day. Got to get this in soon, 1st weekend or so in May at latest | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
Junior Member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 69 Registered: 8-2002 |
Are you guys meeting up this weekend @ Raceway Woods? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 480 Registered: 9-2001 |
Just got an email from Andreas, he has to be out of town this weekend, asked if we could do this in the near future. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 703 Registered: 10-2002 |
Saturday would be ok, but Sunday in all likelihood is a nogo: Interlagos GP in the midst of the day. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 476 Registered: 9-2001 |
This weekend does not look to bad at this point. Sure would be nice if the weather on sat. would be like the next few days. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 474 Registered: 9-2001 |
This weekend does not look good. Let's try for April 5th, long range forecast looks better for the end of next week. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 690 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, how do we feel about this event? Forecast for the weekend ain't too good and it sure won't be warm for a stroll in the forest. I think we should postpone to next weekend. Thoughts, comments? | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 390 Registered: 3-2002 |
Thanks. We'll have a good time! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 688 Registered: 10-2002 |
Happy to help f#@$cking hannibal across the Swiss Alps...  You're not a loser btw, MS is... | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 388 Registered: 3-2002 |
Can I ride with someone ( I'm a loser ) .... { tears rolling down face } | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 471 Registered: 9-2001 |
Sounds good to me, let's see how the forecast runs. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 682 Registered: 10-2002 |
How about Sunday or Saturday, April 5? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 470 Registered: 9-2001 |
This mornings forecast for sat. included a chance of SNOW, does not look good right now. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 465 Registered: 9-2001 |
It's really just an excuse to get the cars out with other owners, the track has been closed for over 30 years, but still some history there. A drive after going there is assumed. Anyway the weather doesn't look very good for this weekend but that could change. | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 123 Registered: 2-2003 |
I hate to sound so uninformed(like i am), but what is the deal with what you are trying to put together here? is it a driving event? or is the race track closing down and you just want to go check it out? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 667 Registered: 3-2002 |
Um, Bob, you gotta do the taxes more than once a decade buddy. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 461 Registered: 9-2001 |
Let's hope for some dry weather for next week, I should have the 308 ready by then | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
Junior Member Username: Normp Post Number: 127 Registered: 11-2001 |
Bob, the problem with taking it as a business is the you have to show a profit 2 out of 5 years. That will never happen!! All the best guys. Norm | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 369 Registered: 3-2002 |
ya , but boy can they depreciate..... ! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 408 Registered: 9-2001 |
Tried to claim it as a business, but showed way to much negative cash flow. | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
Junior Member Username: Normp Post Number: 126 Registered: 11-2001 |
Did you take the 308 as a dependent? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 407 Registered: 9-2001 |
Not a lot | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 368 Registered: 3-2002 |
Cool. I hope you didn't cheat on your taxes this year. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 406 Registered: 9-2001 |
Stopped at Raceway Woods on the way home from my taxman. It's been at least 10 years since I last did this, being cold I limited my walk a lot. Little Monza ( turn at the end of the main straight ) is still very visible at this time of year. I think everyone that goes in March will enjoy themself. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 426 Registered: 10-2002 |
We'll always shoot the ladies from their best sides. Promise. A car has about six sides to shoot it from plus many angles in between, different lenses etc, don't worry. We'll make her look great! | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
New member Username: J_saber Post Number: 37 Registered: 12-2002 |
Yeah, that sounds great to me. Calendar sounds cool but a little far off for me. I still need to get that turn signal lens taken care of. Maybe a picture from far away off to the right or something. HaHaHa. It's kind of one of those things that you know you should do but it just isn't high enough on the to do list. Hell, who am I fooling? I'm still hanging on to the dream of finding one for cheaper than $400. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 411 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, I guess in order to improve attendance by 20% we should go with the 29th then! Assuming the weather is agreeable. I can already picture the symmetrically parked cars at the park: On either side a 308, then followed by 2 348 and in the middle a Mondial, hehe! Seriously, everybody agreeing I'll take pics of each car at each event during the year. That should give us plenty to choose from in 12 months time. | ||
| Dan Patel (Dpatel)
New member Username: Dpatel Post Number: 16 Registered: 9-2002 |
March 29/30 weekend is the start of Spring Break for my one of my kids. If it is on the Sat 29th, I might be able to make it, otherwise I will be heading some place warm. I would love to meet everyone! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 366 Registered: 3-2002 |
and beer ! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 404 Registered: 9-2001 |
That really sounds like a GREAT idea, now we need some nice weather | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 404 Registered: 10-2002 |
I just received my calendar with shots of F Chat members. This is not the 'official' one from Rob, but the ones somebody offered a couple weeks ago and sold at Cafepress.com. Anyway, I was thinking it would be really neat if we could come up with our (Chicagoland) calendar for next year. I'd be more than happy to take pictures of all our cars during this year's event and Meadowdale obviously would be a good starting point. Just a thought. | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 365 Registered: 3-2002 |
Make that 2 348 Spyders ! | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
New member Username: J_saber Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey, We seem to be missing a couple cars out there! DPatel - 348 Spider Gilles27 - 328 GTS LFilbert - Mondial 3.2 Cab. BillB - Daytona Spyder We would all love to see you guys turn out for what will probably be the start of a wonderful season! I know there are more cars out there. Let's go for double digits! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 364 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bangin' ! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 339 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay, I'll be happy to take care of the pictures. While you and Chris can sort out that parking ticket issue... 2x308, 348 and Mondial, it's starting to get a crowd. Good. | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
New member Username: J_saber Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2002 |
Yeah, I'm ready for anything... At least I'd like to think so. I'd love to get some pic of my car in with others as well. Historic track + Ferrari, what more could you want? Hey, maybe a place to drink and be merry after. Are there any FCar Rest. stops near by? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 398 Registered: 9-2001 |
It's an easy drive, tollroad to Elgin exit Rt 31 and head north a few miles. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 332 Registered: 10-2002 |
I just looked Meadowdale up in Yahoo maps and realized how relatively close it is for us city slickers: Basically outside of Schaumburg just taking I-90 there. So I think we should get a few more city F cars into the pool. Gilles27, how about you? And maybe Jay Morris once he is back. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 396 Registered: 9-2001 |
Nick, of course you can come See you all soon | ||
| Nick (True)
New member Username: True Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey Bob, no ferrari yet, but I would be up for the trip if it's not simply a ferrari event. I would understand completely if it was, however. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 395 Registered: 9-2001 |
Even a blue Ferrari can attend | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 362 Registered: 3-2002 |
If you need a 348 Spyder to attend let me know... | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 393 Registered: 9-2001 |
That works for me, as the date gets closer let's finalize plans | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 321 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd suggest the weekend of March 29/30. The week before is Sepang and the week thereafter Interlagos GP. Depending on the weather of course. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 392 Registered: 9-2001 |
Late March early April would be a good time to look at what's left of the old gal. This was the first track I ever ran on, back in 63/65 a gokart enduro before the Monza wall was taken out. | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
New member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2002 |
Do you guys think April would be a good time to go? Andreas, Check your email! -Adam | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 317 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow, two 308s and a couple of motorcycles. Getting better by the minute... Seriously, Adam you're more than welcome to join us. Software and Finance in Chicago? May I ask what company? We might be 'neighbours' as I'm an IT project manager for a finance institution. | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
New member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 36 Registered: 8-2002 |
That's pretty cool. I'd be interested in joining you guys. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 305 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bob, since you mentioned (in email) that we can at least get onto Rte 31, which was the run off area, I'm all for it. It would be cool and historic and besides, where else can you go in IL? So I'm in. That makes two 308 on a piece of dirt road. Great...Anybody else, Buehler? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 390 Registered: 9-2001 |
As far as I know there is no way to get a car back to the track area in an easy manner, plus the whole area is park district owned. But it would be very cool to get pics of the cars on little Monza. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 273 Registered: 10-2002 |
Any chance we could park on any part of the racetrack? It'd be neat to shoot a few pictures with some F cars on this historic track. Reminds me of the old oval in Monza park. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 389 Registered: 9-2001 |
Is anyone interested in taking a walk on what is left of Meadowdale, if so we should set a date before the growing season starts this spring. If you have never heard of this great old track, try the link http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/index.html |