| Author | Message | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Member Username: The_bart Post Number: 253 Registered: 1-2003 |
Byron, It looks like you had a ball in Chicago. Me thinks all of us Ferrari people are alike. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1222 Registered: 3-2002 |
I KNEW you were hiding something, Andreas! Thanks for posting those, Byron. Great to meet you too. I saw you guys zip by on LSD while we were walking home. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1671 Registered: 10-2002 |
Byron, thanks for posting all those great shots. Really love those experimentatl views of the sim. Kinda shows the speed, really neato. The suit is btw a LES replica (launch and re-entry suit) for the Shuttle, not a moon suit. You haven't seen the moon suit, but it was there as well...After all you need the appropriate gear for the lunar landing sim.  | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1038 Registered: 10-2002 |
Alright... finally got my pictures uploaded... This is where we had our sunday brunch - great choice, Andreas! And the champagne was a wonderful gesture. Jack, Tiffany, Karen, Andreas... it was certainly a pleasure meeting all of you.    And the cars... in memory of Jens and Amar... and notice my "rossa corsa" "F" Rental Car (F = full size!!)     Andreas' shrine to Ferrari was amazing! What a collection of fine models, helmets, cologne, and memorabilia!! Very well traveled tifosi!     I liked this chair...  Now onto the fun stuff... some Ferrari wine.... and the simulators - boy did Andreas have some simulators! Not only did he have a F-1 Sim, but an aircraft AND a space shuttle sim!!!! Holy Canoli!     Some cool racing shots... and me experimenting with my camera a bit...      There's Jack and Tiffany... careful - don't wanna drink and drive!!  Ok, here's the shuttle sim... talk about paying attention to detail...    And what the heck is that?!!!!! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's an FChatter in a moonsuit!!    Ahhh... the 'Powerslide' 308!! Great fun cruising down Lakeshore Drive in Ferrari... ppl couldn't stop staring!! And the drive was VERY fun, Andreas...thanks again! (Do you see the smile on my face? Ear to ear!!)... too bad we couldn't take it up too fast...those darn speed traps!     Well, to sum this all up... It was very fun. We have to get together again - please come visit LA soon... we'll all have to do some driving on some mountain roads... Thanks! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1211 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bob, if you look closely, you will notice the Justin Wilson seating position I was forced to adopt. Also, stay tuned--you won't want to miss Byron's pictures! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1645 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bob, one day you too will drive that sim. Guaranteed. Although it is really taylored more to my non 6 foot height. Poor Jack sat in it like in a go kart. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 701 Registered: 9-2001 |
Looks like everyone had a great time, sorry I couldn't be there also | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1025 Registered: 10-2002 |
I just wanted to thank everyone for meeting up with me to day. Andreas, Karen, Jack, Tiffany... it was so great to meet all of you. I had a great time at 'The Room' and at Andreas' Playhouse! Man.... what a neat place!! Those simulators you have are AMAZING! And that shrine to Ferrari... VERY NICE!! Andreas - I think I have to work on my driving skills a bit before I can take you and Jack on on the sim again. Thanks for the ride down Lakeshore in the Powerslide 308! I'm in the hotel room, so unable to post my pics -but folks, I promise you they are great! I have lots to post. Thanks for making my 1st trip to Chicago memorable. Please come out to LA soon - I promise you a time you won't forget as well. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1641 Registered: 10-2002 |
Byron trying his luck at the Grand Prix 4 sim (sorry for the blurred picture, I bet you have better ones):  Jack doing the same thing and beating me by a second around Spa. Oh well, I live. Maybe...  Thanks guys for coming over, it was great fun. Looking forward to check out your respective hangouts next time around. ...to be continued by Byron | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1639 Registered: 10-2002 |
Brunch at The Room: Andreas, Tiffany, Jack, Byron and Karen  The nicely repaired 328 is out to play again.  Both cars got washed by mother nature. Bob's instincts were right again. ...to be continued | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1623 Registered: 10-2002 |
Me? Nono. Mr Schumacher himself...with a few added pounds. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 700 Registered: 9-2001 |
Come hell or highwater I will make next Sunday, got to see you in the Indycar!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1621 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bob, are we still on for next Sunday (August 3rd)? I have to make my reservation today. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 699 Registered: 9-2001 |
Sorry guys I will not make it on Sunday, follow up was just changed from this afternoon to late Monday. Right now I'm only good for about 20 min. in a car. Have fun | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1613 Registered: 10-2002 |
Awesome! Getting thrilled about our little Sunday matinee. Karen will be there as well. She isn't a Ferrari fan per se, but through osmosis and has probably been to more 'holy' Ferrari places than most of you... Byron, if there is any problem, call me at my cell or leave me a voice mail there. If you need anything else fromt the city with big boulders, err shoulders, let me know. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1200 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andreas, I'll be there, and my wife might come as well. I've also got an idea I want to run by you and get your feedback. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1020 Registered: 10-2002 |
Andreas - sounds great. I'll be on a plane tomorrow morning - not sure whether or not I'll have my computer there, but I will have your number (and Bob's) handy. I'll call you if there's any delay or change in my schedule; otherwise, looking forward to seeing everyone at 10:30 on Sunday @ the Room!! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1601 Registered: 10-2002 |
Update: Let's meet at 10:30 am at the Room. I made reservations for six. They don't open until 10:30. We'll have a breakfast buffet for $ 20 per person. All included, quiche, salmon what have you. Direction to The Room: Take Lake Shore Drive North until it ends at Hollywood. Go straight West a few blocks until you intersect Broadway. Take a right, going North on Broadway to 5900 North. It is on the left side, where the Ferrari parks. If more folks like to join us, let me know and I'll extend the reservation | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1015 Registered: 10-2002 |
Andreas, 10am sounds great. There is a slight change of plans... I have to make a stop at the airport to drop off my friend after brunch... she needed to get back to town a bit earlier. However, after 2pm or so, I should be able to meet up with all of you again for a nice drive or sim!!! Thanks again for putting this meet together. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1599 Registered: 10-2002 |
So how about if all meet for a brunch at 10am at the Room (about 5900 N. Broadway)? The Room is right next to Moody's pub (also a great place). Great place, easy parking and BYOB in case you like a Champagne breakfast. To make it easier for Byron I'll be wearing a Ferrari shirt. Afterwards we can go for a ride on LSD (Lake Shore Drive that is) and/or some simulated laps around Silverstone or Monaco or whatever. Can't do Laguna Seca. Have it somewhere on a CD, but the graphics are yesteryear's. Not too cool. Does that work for everybody? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 997 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey guys, looking forward to meeting you. Just let me know where and when and I will meet you. Bob, hope you are feeling better and you can make it. Btw, I just confirmed my rental... it's so funny... this is the email I got: Service: GOLD SERVICE Customer Name: CHENG BYRON Vehicle Type: F00 (FCAR) FULLSIZE FOUR DOOR Looks like I'll be in an "F-Car" after all! haha... See you guys soon. Andreas - Monaco? You're on! How 'bout Laguna Seca? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1589 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bob, hope you get well soon. Jack, my social events director recommended 'The Room' on about 5800 N. Broadway. Great place, ate there before and parking is easy (not like Clark Street). How about it? On a separate note: Weather doesn't look too good today to get together. Maybe we can do that on Sunday as well? Anxious to see your newly painted car. I bet it looks great. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 696 Registered: 9-2001 |
Going to have to see how it goes, had minor work done on my back late last week. Hope I can make it. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1184 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andreas, brunch at Heaven on Seven (Clark St.) is always good. They start at 10 or 11. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1584 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sunday brunch sounds good to me. Jack, some ideas for places? Shouldn't be hard up and down Broadway. Abby is more than welcome to join us. I'm back from London. Have been for a while actually. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 986 Registered: 10-2002 |
sunday sounds good to me, guys... I'll be there with my friend abby... maybe she'll enjoy the sim as well! Jack - good advice on the weather. I think I'll just expect the worst and hope for the best, then! Guys, how 'bout we do like a late morning or lunch get-together on sunday? Andreas, when do you get back into town from London? ... or are you back already? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1582 Registered: 10-2002 |
BTW: It'd be cool if we get a few folks together at my place. So Jack, Byron, Bob, whoever, pls let me know and we could have a bit of a session. I once invited a bunch of coworkers over and we had a contest going: Who sets the fastest time around Monaco (I took myself out of the equation for fairness). The slowest driver had about 7 minutes... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1578 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sorry Jack, XP. Would be an anachronism anyway, I only have paddle shifters. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1177 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andreas--glad your sim is ready. I'll bring by my GP Legends ;) | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1176 Registered: 3-2002 |
Sorry Byron, I kind of lost track of this thread. I assume by the last post you're coming next weekend. For what it's worth, don't trouble yourself with our weather forecasts until at least two days beforehand. As a lifelong Chicagoan, I can guarantee you there's only downside to doing that. You either expect it to be horrible and end up wasting nice weather, or they say it will be perfect out and it rains/snows/sleets/tornadoes! My inlaws are coming to town, but they should be gone by Sunday morning. I'll bookmark the day. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1577 Registered: 10-2002 |
Byron, my weekend agenda is wide open. Let me know, when you'd like to come by or go for dinner or so. My F1 sim is ready. As is my 308 for what that's worth. I know Bob's car has an issue with rain. Mine doesn't. Also keep in mind: Chicago has four seasons...in one day. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 984 Registered: 10-2002 |
According to Weather.com: Sun Jul 27 Isolated T-Storms 87�/65� 30% Precipitation This is VERY bad news!! I was looking forward to some sunny days and driving opportunities for this weekend!! Bob, Andreas, still would like to meet you (and other Chicago area F-Chatters) while I'm out there, though! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1513 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nice temps and sunshine in LDN all week. Two days of Sun as forecast for Goodwood. Whooohooo! BTW: The list of drivers and cars reads like a who is who in motor racing. And countless rare Ferraris. Can't wait. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 915 Registered: 10-2002 |
we'll keep the fingers crossed for good weather! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 692 Registered: 9-2001 |
We have been having the strangest weather for July, rain almost every day and some very strong winds. It hopefully will be better by the end of the month. Looking foward to meeting you | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 902 Registered: 10-2002 |
either way, gents...it'll be fun! getting ready for our Ferrari Driving Club Launch Party this weekend here, so we're pretty busy... Let's talk the next few weeks to work out details. I would love to try out the F1 Simulator! Is the weather nice this time of year? Is driving in order? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 691 Registered: 9-2001 |
Guys from CA. can see a pool anytime, but not a F1 sim like Andreas has. I'm pretty well open that day | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1510 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm still good for it. Have a BBQ grill and a F car. Anything is possible. But Mr. Bob got the freakin' pool (and the F car). | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 897 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bob, Andreas, Dan, Jack... I'm all set. Just made all my flight reservations. I'll be flying in Friday evening. The wedding is on Sat w/reception in the evening...my date is leaving sunday evening, but I'm not leaving until monday morning. Will probably stay near downtown. Sunday morning/afternoon is wide open for FERRARI stuff! Are you guys still free and available? There are 2 of us, so if a bbq/drive is going to be planned (VERY MUCH PREFERRED!! )... we may need 2 co-pilot seats... Please let me know - I'm getting excited about going! | ||
| Dan Patel (Dpatel)
New member Username: Dpatel Post Number: 32 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hi Byron, send me an e-mail ([email protected]) and let me know what kind of things you like do. Is this your first trip to Chicago? How long will you be staying? I pretty much grew up in Chicago (North Side) so I can let you know some of my favorite resaurants for various authentic ethnic food. I may be in So Cal (Northridge) during that time frame, so I unfortunatly would not be able to meet for a drive if there is one - although any reason to drive a Ferrari is a great reason! Dan. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 975 Registered: 3-2002 |
Byron, where exactly will you be? I my wife and I live near Wrigley, not too far away from Andreas. Send me an email and let me know if you have any plans so far, and maybe we can help make suggestions. Jack [email protected] | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 744 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi everyone, I'll be visiting the Chicago area for a few days in July (over the weekend of the 26th). It'll be my first trip out there... I was wondering if any of you would like to get together. I'm possibly meeting up with Andreas Forrer and Bob Campen. If there are any others that would like to get together, perhaps for a drive or something, I would love to meet you and see your cars! My email is: [email protected] I would love to get in contact with some of you and get some of your recommendations on where I should go to see the sights while I'm in town! Looking forward to my trip!! Byron |