| Author | Message | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 387 Registered: 3-2002 |
I look like f#@$cking hannibal in these pictures. Crap! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 674 Registered: 10-2002 |
   Here a few pics from the event. The first shows the vast Continental service area with all the stands. Can something Ferrari be called a flea market? Second shot are a few Chicago F chatters: Bob, Chris, Andreas and Noel. Mike, thanks for the name tags! Last shot are the same suspects in front of Noel's beautiful 360 spyder, err spider, convertible, cabriolet, whateva. PS: We had a hot and spicy dinner at Panang. Next on the list: Choco de Fao on La Salle, any takers? | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 122 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey guys, it was nice meeting you all. I look forward to more events that we can hang at. | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 77 Registered: 12-2002 |
That sucks! Glad you guys had fun and I'll see some of you for Meadowdale. Hopefully more of you guys will come out than expected. Later | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 463 Registered: 9-2001 |
Great seeing everone, real good meeting you Noel, a special thanks to Mike for making Ferrarichat name tags. | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 121 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'll be there around 1pm, see you guys there. | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 118 Registered: 2-2003 |
Bob, I should be there by then, I'll try to find Mike's table. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 460 Registered: 9-2001 |
Let's try to meet around 12:30 at Mike Fishers tables. I don't have my car ready to go yet should be done next week. See everybody tomorow. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 668 Registered: 10-2002 |
And I'll bring my camera. So wax them cars. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 459 Registered: 9-2001 |
Mike, sounds good to me would you mind putting a ( small ) sign on your table labeled FChat. This way the all interested would know it is the right place. See you sat BTW I will bring your filters | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 181 Registered: 11-2001 |
By the way, the evening event is usually quite nice. Good snacks and wine usually. Bob Bondurant should be interesting also. I don't think I'll stay for the GP. Maybe I'll watch it in my hotel room if I can stay up that late. | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 180 Registered: 11-2001 |
I'll have a couple of tables full of shi...OOPS I mean great stuff for sale. We could use my table area as a meeting spot. Would be up for a few drinks with Chris afterwards, as soon as I load up what is left. Hopefully I won't have anything left to haul home. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 458 Registered: 9-2001 |
Noel, we are planning on meeting around 12:30 or so, will you be there at that time | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 104 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'm planning on going on saturday butI have to leave early Around 2 or 3, anyone going to be there around that time? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 655 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay, not planning on attending the evening event. However Karen and I will go for another F1 dinner in Chicago's Chinatown: Panang is a relatively new Malaysian restaurant. We ate there last year for the GP and the place is beautiful (looks like you're sitting in a rustic bamboo hut) and phantastic cuisine. We'll go for an early dinner after the Continental 'flea market'. Any joiners welcome! | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 73 Registered: 12-2002 |
Is anyone planning on attending the evening cocktail event? I don't think I will take my personal time off arly in the season, my reasoning being that if I take time off it will snow that day or something. I'll save the time for that summer event that I don't want to miss. Anyway, I can make it after work but was wondering who would still be there. Let me know, I'm looking forward to putting faces with all of these names. Jay | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 626 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, let's see, we could play a 'Kevin Beacon' type game here: Chris know Bob. Bob knows me. I know Jay. So only Noel is the unknown. So all we need to do is give his lovely 360 a little whack, the alarm goes off and we all immediately Noel.  | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 449 Registered: 9-2001 |
I will call Continental next fri. to see what cars are on the floor, and pick one to meet at that car around 12:30 | ||
| noel smith (Noel)
Junior Member Username: Noel Post Number: 95 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'll probably show up, just to see what's up. I won't know who is who though. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 446 Registered: 9-2001 |
Sounds good to me, I will not be there till 12/12:30 | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 386 Registered: 3-2002 |
I would like to stop in. Anyone up for a drink at the neighborhood pub after ? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 605 Registered: 10-2002 |
Planning on going there, but only during the day. Won't stay for the evening event. Looking forward to meet some fellow f chatters. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 444 Registered: 9-2001 |
Getting closer, only 10 days till the first Chicago area event. Who is planning to be there? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 428 Registered: 10-2002 |
Based on the FCA newsletter the evening will also have the Malaysian GP as part of the event. Nice to watch it amongst friends. | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 159 Registered: 11-2001 |
I have a bunch of stuff: wheels, lenses, old magazines, steering wheels, some neat brand new Fila European jackets with Marlboro logos not available in the US, car cover, floor mats, air pumps, new carpet sets, seat covers, all kinds of things I have accumulated over the years. Parts are mostly for 308's and some Maserati stuff. I need to clean out the garage and convert some of this stuff into cash to support my habit. Bob Bondurant is a former racer probably best known for the Cobra and GT 40 era. He is the Bondurant school. In the past the evening gathering has just been a social affair with the vintage racers and Ferrari & Maserati people. Last year Joe Marchetti was the special guest. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 402 Registered: 9-2001 |
Mike What kind of stuff are you bringing to sell? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2002 |
Is Bob Bondurant the racer who started the Bondurant racing school? What's the topic of the speech? | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 156 Registered: 11-2001 |
I'll be coming up with a load of stuff for sale. MIKE'S GARAGE SALE!!!! Bob Bondurant will be the guest speaker at the evening reception. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 401 Registered: 9-2001 |
I will be there, don't know if the 308 will be in service at that time, need some warmer weather to get my projects done. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 361 Registered: 10-2002 |
Weather permitting I think I'll take a ride over there. Not sure there are many books or models left that I don't yet have, but just meeting some folks and cars again after the long winter would be nice. | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 363 Registered: 3-2002 |
any takers ? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 400 Registered: 9-2001 |
Yes it is in Hinsdale | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 337 Registered: 10-2002 |
And the place being their premises, correct? (pardon the stupid question, but last time I went it was at Marchetti's) | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 399 Registered: 9-2001 |
Just talked to the fine people at Continental, the model/Lit. expo is being held March 22. At least we have a date for this set. |