| Author | Message | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2697 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tod, I'll do that once the design has stabilized. Now with a new printer/publisher I have to go back to square 1 or rather 1.5 or something. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 90 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, Can you start a new thread with the pictures for each month that you are sending to the printers so we can all get a preview of it??? Thanks.... | ||
| Daryl Adams (Daryl)
New member Username: Daryl Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2001 |
Andreas - Put me down for two copies. Oh, and please note the spelling of my first name. (My folks named me like a girl - one R and one L ) Thanks, Daryl | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 250 Registered: 6-2001 |
Probably 2-3 | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 613 Registered: 8-2003 |
You can COUNT on me for at least 4-5 copies.But,I may want a few more. If you need an exact amount,I'll figure out who else I will be sending one for Christamas,and let you know. Just let me know when you need to know. Maybe,also could make a post on FChat,and the FCA newsletter. But,I am sure that the December newsletter is done,already. But,may be not too late for January! Alot of people still buying calenders in January. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2679 Registered: 10-2002 |
COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A ROUGH ESTIMATE ON HOW MANY COPIES YOU INTEND TO BUY? Lets assume the price will be $ 15 a piece. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2663 Registered: 10-2002 |
The calendar is complete. I just ordered the first sets for myself to make sure everything looks good. If it does (and most likely it will), I'll post the order details here. Again I won't be making any profit off this and each calendar will cost $ 15. Thanks to all who participated and especially to those who submitted pictures. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 566 Registered: 8-2003 |
If it's not wet out,Saturday A.M.,I might just drive down by the Planetarium to get the City Backgrond shots that I wanted. If I can't then,I'll just have to try another day. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 555 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas.I am all for sharing a month.There are too many of us guys to leave anyone one out. Also,have no problem with putting my name under my car. I've settled my IRS debt  (kidding!) and my ex-wife already knows about the Ferrari,AND that there's NOTHING that she can do about it! Lastly,Don,my car isn't any nicer than yours...they are ALL Ferrari's...and that alone makes them ALL VERY Special! Looking forward to our drive this Sunday so that Andreas can get all of the Pix that he needs,and to see all of you guys and your great cars! now,the weather folks are saying,Cold,(which is fine with me) and, NO rain until later thet day or night. So,it looks like everything is a go! So,all we need is to figure out where to meet. I'll post a new thread for that. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2619 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks Don for being understanding and reasonable. You sure you're a lawyer? For the FCA/FChat buffs amongst you: We could setup a little contest of who IDs the most Ferraris including their owners. Because aside from the ones listed in this thread, there are several other cars in the background of some of the shots (like in Don's from the Oakbrook event). | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 249 Registered: 6-2001 |
Cool by me - though my car is nervous being in the same month with Frank's car..... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2618 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, Skip you can tell that to Dave Bendl. He now has to share a month with Don and Frank. But seriously, it actually works best this way as sharing a month only works when you have a shot that can be cut and Skip's is least 'clippable'. BTW: This thread has meanwhile surpassed Bob Campen's May 10 drive in number of postings. Yahoo! Leading in the Chicago forum... | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 171 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hey gang, I was only joking when I said I wasn't willing to share a month. Just wanted you all to know. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2613 Registered: 10-2002 |
Good question Tod: Unfortunately we cannot alter the calendar itself (would be neat to put in dates for drives etc). So if we want text, I would have to add it into the picture. Which I can do. So: IF YOU WANT YOUR NAME OR TYPE OF CAR IN THE PICTURE, PLEASE TELL ME SO, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE THE PICTURE ONLY. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 84 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, I will get you a high res. pict., It is on my computer at home. Also, the picture below i cropped it too, i will give you the entire picture and then you can crop it to fit the calender as needed. Will there be place for text on each month??? Such as, a few words telling about the car(s) on that month??? Just wondering.... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2609 Registered: 10-2002 |
Just to recap, here is where we're at currently: Title: 333 SP (Doc Anderson sp?) January: GT/4 (George Dan) February: 328 (Jack Stanley) March: Daytona (Mark Lindman) April: 308 (Skip Williamson) May: 365 (Bill Rosen) June: 328 (Tod Whitmore) July: 308 (Sean McKee) and 360 August: 355 (Mike Epifanio) September: 308 (Bob Campen), 308 (Andreas), 348 (Dan Patel) October: 308 (Dave Bendl), 308 (Don Norton), 308 (Frank Wiedman) November: 246 (Darryll) December: Superamerica (Chris) I'm trying hard to accomodate everybody with the preferred months, show as many different types as possible and keeping it interestingly from an eye candy perspective. Not easy, I have to say. So please forgive me if it isn't exactly what you wished for... As I said before: Cars who don't get a full month this time will get one for 2005. That includes me, hehe. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2605 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tod, absolutely phantastic, leave as it is and send me the full res shot by mail please. Skip, are you serious? Really not willing to share a month with our good lawyer friend for the sake of incorporating a Daytona? | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 170 Registered: 7-2003 |
P.S. Tod, the clouds add a dramatic effect! Leave the pic. as is; it looks great!!! | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 169 Registered: 7-2003 |
NOPE.....SORRY.....won't give up anything! Too tired to read the previous posts, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. We have to start doing this thru direct email, I can't keep up with 'Chat'; I do have a LIFE! | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 82 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, How about this shot??? Unfortunately it was cloudy out today... Maybe this weekend if it's nice, i'll try to get some more shots...  | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2603 Registered: 10-2002 |
Black Daytona, hmm? Very tempting. Skip, Don, would you guys be willing to share a month (October)? That would free up Mrs February for the Daytona. Mark, pls go ahead and hit me with your best shot (Pat Benatar): [email protected] | ||
| Mark Lindman (Markl)
New member Username: Markl Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2002 |
I'm a little late but just saw the thread. If you are interested in a Black Daytona I have a ton of high resolution shots. All are pre-restoration but still looks good in the photos. Great idea by the way. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2003 |
Frank, I was at Dupage this last saturday from about 10am til about 2pm at a meeting on the west side of the field. Had the F-Car there and almost caught the Lima-Lima guys, unfortunately they had already started thier engines and were taxiing out, that would have been a great shot with those two yellow Lima-Lima stunt planes and my 328... Oh Well, still waiting for the F-16 shot.... If you were there around that time, i'm surprised we didn't cross paths.... I'm hoping to start flying again, it's been since last june since i got up, my one airline friend and i may go up thursday, we have to move a plane from Lockport to Dupage, i know it's only a 10 min. flight, but we'll make it an hour or more flight.... Lets hope the weather is nice, i'm itching to get back up again.... Frank, you should take flying lessons, i hear they have lesser ratings available now, like a recreation pilot licsence, less time and money to get your licsence, but there are more restrictions of course, but then, if you like flying, can upgrade to a private pilot certificate then.... My next goal is to buy a plane.... hmmmm????? But, buying a new Ferrari might be better.... | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 552 Registered: 8-2003 |
Tod. My son and I were out driving in the Ferrari this past weekend. And,we stopped by the DuPage Airport to watch the small planes take off and land. I told him that you knew how to fly these planes. I also told him that I have been up in small planes a few times,and that it was alot different then when he flew with us in Commercial aircraft a few times. I told him that it felt like being in a car,but,up in the sky. Kind of a strange feeling. Especially,when you "dive" the plane a little. You get the "tickle" in your tummy,like on a roller coaster,except more intense. He thought that that sounded cool,and wants me to take flying lessons. I told him that I always wanted to,but,was a little fearful...plus...his stepmom forbids it. (but doesn't forbid a second Ferrari. So,I guess I can live with that) Then,we stopped by FoxValley Motorcars to see what they had. A really nice looking White Lambo Countach...don't worry,I'm not going to stray from Ferrari! And,they still have that ugly yellow 328 with the red/black seats. They need to paint that car red or black or gray,or something.(not Blue!) Also had some other nice cars...And Ferrari's. After I had already left,I realized that I saw in the November issue of DuPont registry that they have a Lambo Gallardo on premises. I really would like to see that car in person. In all the magazine articles that I've read about it. It sounds like a really nice car. AND...it doesn't look like a small boat or jet-ski,(wave runner maybe?) like the 360. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 74 Registered: 7-2003 |
Ok, I will try to get some more pictures this week and look at that angle and work on the lighting too... Plus i'll see what i can muster up for a collage type picture too..... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2593 Registered: 10-2002 |
Lighting isn't ideal, but I love the angle. If you want to make a collage, that's fine too. Yours would be the only one and I like variety. Not too hot on the side view of the 328 as it looks just like yet another 308. IMHO 328 are best from the front or from the inside. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 72 Registered: 7-2003 |
Really??? You like the last one, i was concerned that the lighting wasn't the best on that one. The front of the car is on the dark side compared to the side of it. Next time i take photo's of my car, i will bring my computer so i can download the pictures right away and check them on a big screen.... I was thinking of takeing a few of my shots and making a collage of pictures into one picture.... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2592 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tod, pls send me the last one (low angle, right front corner) as a high res email. That one is awesome, almost looks like a BBi. I wish I had had more time in Huntsville, they got some F-14 and F-16 sitting around. Would have made for some great backdrops. There is something about Ferraris and fighter jets. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 69 Registered: 7-2003 |
Well, No F-16's and Ferrari this year, but got a few shots maybe will use for my month??? I'll post some low res ones here...    | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 541 Registered: 8-2003 |
That sounds good to me. And,agree...the more,the merrier! C'mon guys! Before we know it,there's going to be snow and salt all over the roads. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2590 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, I'd like to wrap this up this month, so you have some more time. If we can get together over the weekend I can shoot the pic(s) I need myself. No problem. It'd be really cool if Dave could join us to make the two car shot. Eventually we'll need some 'advertisment' also within FCA to spread the word about the calendars. Not that it makes any financial difference, but it'd be cool if more people like our pics. Me thinks. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 536 Registered: 8-2003 |
O.K. When is the deadline? I have a CD with some digital pix from the Hooters Downers Grove show,and in my driveway. And,have the photos of same. But,I am DEFINITELY (weather permitting,ofcourse) going downtown this weekend to take some more digital pix with the Fountain,Lake,and Skyline. So,if you can give me just another week and a half,I'll get some better pix. If not,then, the picture that you have is O.K. with me. THANKS!!! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2585 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, I still need a portrait picture of your car. Let me know whether that is forthcoming or not. Alternatively I can use what I got so far. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 532 Registered: 8-2003 |
Also,Andreas,I almost forgot. I have a CD with pictures of my car,and others,from the Downers Grove Hooters show from a couple weeks back. But,am "technologically challenged" and don't yet know how to get it from CD to computer screen.Got a cute one of my boy standing amongst a few life size(his size,anyway) Pink Panther stuffed toys that were standing around a Panther Pink '74 Plymouth 'CUDA. Pretty funny,as he is the same size as the stuffed toys. And a few of my own car. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 531 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thanks,Andreas,I will. Still would like to do a downtown,Route 66 drive. But,it sounds like a few would like to attend the Hooters show this Sunday. And,I got a last minute "parental attendence required" event this Sunday morning. How about next weekend for the drive? For sure. Also,are you going out to the Hooters Schaumburg show this weekend? If so,let me know and I can bring some other pix out to you in the early afternoon. And,if there's still time for the calender,would like to use a picture from downtown,with the skyline in the background. But,I don't want to hold up anything. So,if not,let me know,too.Thanks! Last but not least,you can just use the picture that you already have of my car.I am considering driving through the Morton Arboretum this weekend (early-before it gets busy) And taking some Fall color pix out there. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2579 Registered: 10-2002 |
Actually once we have all shots together I'll post them here. It always helps to have some constructive criticism. At this moment I'm still waiting for shots from Tod, Frank and George. Frank, I still don't know what plans I have for Sunday, but if you want to do something downtown in upcoming weekends, count me in pls. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 527 Registered: 8-2003 |
Yes,Andreas.I have some more pix to make a choice from for my car. If the weather is nice this weekend-it's supposed to be,I can't do anything Sunday morning,due to a family commitment. But,if you are going out to the Hooter's Schaumburg show,I'll drive out there in the afternoon and give them to you. But,if there's still time. Next weekend I wanted to take some pictures down by the Lakefront,and some other spots,also with a digital camera.I also have a nice rear shot showing my license plate,"N LUVN IT",if you wanted a different angle. But,if you already have a layout,just use the picture that you have.That's fine with me. I don't want to hold up production. So,if there's still some time...a week or two,let me know. If not,then you can either use the picture that you have,or I'll give you another one Sunday at Hooter's Schaumburg.(I'm not going to enter that show. I won't get out that way until 1:00PM-ish)Thanks! | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 20 Registered: 9-2003 |
"It would be nice to see all the pics in order for each month. Maybe start a new thread though, just to show the final layout..." Not everyone may like everyone else's photo, hence it may not be such a good idea, although I suppose one isn't forced to read that particular thread. | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 32 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, do you have everybody's pictures yet? It would be nice to see all the pics in order for each month. Maybe start a new thread though, just to show the final layout... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2576 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sean, I did get your pics, you can clear your outbox (I can't yet clear my inbox, your file hanging in there heavily). Frank, taking pictures of Chinese food will become vital NEXT year already for the Shanghai GP. Actually I have been to China already, about 25 years ago. Andrew, congrats, you win a T-Shirt from Huntsville (where Marshall Space flight center is located): They have a real Saturn V there lying on its side and a mockup S-V standing up. That one is the background to a 308. Not mine, but fellow FChatter Mike Charness'. If he only were from the Midwest, we could put him into our calendar... PS: I feel blessed to (coincidentally) be at a rocket centered place while another nation joins the small club of Space explorers. It was quite a big deal here and we celebrate(d) accordingly. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 519 Registered: 8-2003 |
No,I was just kidding about that one!(China) But,I could envision Andreas cruising through the Chinese countryside in his 308. Taking pictures of Chinese food in case they ever have a GP over there. again! | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, You still haven't answered if you got my email with the hires photo of the 308/360/plane. Just wondering so I can back up files... | ||
| Andrew H (Stokpro)
Junior Member Username: Stokpro Post Number: 236 Registered: 6-2003 |
There's no way Andreas shipped the 308 to China. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 518 Registered: 8-2003 |
Well,Andreas,if you aren't in China,then you must be at NASA in Houston. (P.S.- I need a 2XL !) | ||
| Andrew H (Stokpro)
Junior Member Username: Stokpro Post Number: 235 Registered: 6-2003 |
Andreas... Huntsville, Alabama? Michould Assembly Facility? Marshall Space Flight Center? | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 216 Registered: 9-2003 |
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago? | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 517 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas,are you in the Chinese Gobi desert,watching the launch of the Shenzhou 5 rocket? Specifically,the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2574 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sean, pulling off that one would mean really neato credentials as the Saturn V at KSC is indoors... I do know the curator of that place personally, but not even he would allow such a stunt. The question remains... | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 28 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, Kennedy Space Center? By the way, no need for apologies, just wondering if you got my email with the picture... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2571 Registered: 10-2002 |
Just to make this very damn clear: A Saturn V as in the moon rocket (not the silly American Car called Saturn). Popquiz: Can you guess where I am right now? If you get it right, you'll get a T-Shirt from here. Honestly. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2569 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sean, my apologies, but I'm currently busy with my other hobby. However I did manage to combine the two and got a nice shot of a 308 QV in front of a Saturn V. Yes, you read right. Dan, glad to have you onboard as well. Actually I think I'll use the shot from Racewoods for September: Bob and my 308 and your 348. Great picture and covers all three of us in one take. | ||
| Dan Patel (Dpatel)
New member Username: Dpatel Post Number: 34 Registered: 9-2002 |
Andreas, you took some great pictures for my 348 profile. They are your pics and it is your call (if you still need variety). I had a major hard drive crash and lost just about all data so I have no pictures I can e-mail you. | ||
| Todd Short (Action_item)
New member Username: Action_item Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2003 |
No 348's? | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, I never did get confirmation from you that you received my hires picture of the two cars and plane. Let me know. Thanks! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2562 Registered: 10-2002 |
Skip also has a TR? Holy cow, didn't know that. What's the license plate, color etc, what events was is it in? Maybe I already got a pic. Anyway, yes, definitely would prefer a pic of his TR then. | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 26 Registered: 8-2003 |
Hey Skip, Why not use of picture of your TR or 512TR for the calendar instead of the 308? We don't have any of those in here and I'd love to see it, since thats my next Fcar... | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 489 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas,I took some good pix of my car last Sunday,with one of those digital disposable Kodak camera's.I'll have the pictures back,tomorrow,and can give to you next Sunday,if thats O.K. But,was also going to take some pix when we take our drive on the 19th. And,if we all go,would also be a great time to take any "double car" pictures,too. And,I am certainly up for the drive,next Sunday the 19th,if anyone else is. I posted a rough draft of a potential "itinerary" under the "Route 66" post. And,depending on what time that we start out,we could still make it in time to enter the Hooters Show in Schaumburg,as long as it doesn't fill up too fast. But,when I went to the Downers Grove Hooters show last week,they did make some more room,WAYYYY in the back for a few more cars,and allowed people to enter the contest all the way up until 1:00PM,even though all of the spots were gone by 10:00AM. So go figure! I have never been to the Hooters in Schaumburg,but,if it's anywhere near the Woodfield,or other shopping center lots,then there should be alot of parking-more than what was at Downers Grove. But,there seem to be alot more of those supertuner ricerocket cars out that way,so,I think that,with only 1 simple category of,"Import",it would be some stiff competition...No,not really competition,in our eyes,but to the automobile ,teenage-twenty something public,it is. Get this. Theres a house at the end of my block,that a bunch of young Asian guys are renting. They ALL have these tweaked out supertuner cars,and thier friends do. Sometimes there's anywhere from 5 to 10 of them parked over there. And,when I drive by in my Ferrari,they all stop what they are doing,drop jaw,and go,"WOW! A Ferrari!'. I don't get it! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2559 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oopsie, sorry Tod. Absolutely you can have June. My mistake. On my plan at home I got it right, I posted this from (leaking) memory. No, June is yours. The folks who share a month get the priviledge to have their own month in the next calendar guaranteed. How's that? Actually I got a good picture of Bob's car at Meadowdale racewoods (the meeting he organized early this year) and a nice portrait of mine at the Bahai, so that'll look sharp. Also I got a nice portrait of Dave's 308 at Bob's house (with Tod's and my car in it in the background). I'm only missing a good portrait from Frank, but I'm sure he can come up with that. Route 66 and the high raises on either side at Jackson/Michigan would do nicely. Which leads us to October 19th: Actually I'm still thinking about the Hooters event. Especially if the weather is bad I think I'll go there as it would improve my chances (what a sad statement to make). Let's see how many folks we could get otherwise together if the weather is fine. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 66 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, Maybe the guys that are sharing a month, maybe they could get together and get a nice picture with both of their cars together then??? Kind of like what Sean did with his 308 and the 360 ??? Just a thought.. Also, i can't have June????  It doesn't matter, May is fine.... I was figuring June because that is my birthday month and the month i bought my 328.... What ever, i'm not picky... I'm still working on getting a nice picture too... Are we still planning a cruise for the 19th??? I hope it's going to be nice like this weekend is suppose to be.... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2544 Registered: 10-2002 |
Here is my current plan for who goes where: Title: 333 SP January: GT/4, George February: 308, Skip March: 246, Darryll April: 2 x 308, Frank and Dave May: 328, Tod June: 365, Bill July: 360 and 308, Sean August: 355, Mike September: 2 x 308, Bob and Andreas October: 308, Dan November: 328, Jack December: Superamerica, Chris I tried to alternate with 308s and non 308s to break it up a bit. Also some of you made requests for particular months. Frank, Dave, Bob and I will have half pictures. Could be either two portraits or two cropped landscapes. Comments? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2543 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sean it is 11.5" x 9". BTW: I think I have seen the Red Baron airplane fly over my house. Just within the last few days. Pretty cool, would have made for a stunning backdrop. At this moment I have all the months squared away. This will be very cool, trust me! | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 25 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, what are the dimensions of each page in the calendar, I would like to crop the pix a bit to make them more wide than square if that aspect ratio lends itself to the format of the calendar, so let me know, because I don't want the printing company to have to stretch the pix height wise. Tod, we just decided at the last minute to go take some pix (since both cars are at the office every day) and the airport was down the street from the office. A red baron type of plane came down and we could get pix with that plane, but there was a phone call that had to be made, and we had to go back to the office. All very last minute. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 484 Registered: 8-2003 |
Tod,you are a pilot? Very cool! Back when I was about 12-13,my best friend,at that time,and I wanted to build our own glider. We wanted to study for learning how to get a pilots license,for small aircraft,when we turned 16. And,wanted to get a gliders license when we were 14. But,unfortunately,I never followed through with those plans. We used to park by DuPage airport,and O'Hare,and watch planes take off and land. Also,our Boy Scout leader's boss had a little Cessna,that he kept at the Schaumburg airport,and he'd always take us up for plane rides. Kind of felt like being in a car up in the sky. I've expressed interest to take flying lessons,to my wife,and she said," NO.WAY!!!" So,maybe,someday... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2530 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sean, the address is correct, but my mailbox is limited to 6MB. So how about if you send me only the one picture with both cars and the plane (top one). That's the money shot (your 308 by itself is beautiful too, but we're running out of space/months). It probably won't make the cover, I'd like to use the 333 SP for that. And who could argue with the ultimate coolness of that car? Only Rubens and Schuey I suppose... Also you need to introduce me to your 360 friend. I never drove a 360 and would do just about anything to get that chance (he can sit next to me, don't care). Tod, you got the right attitude man (so do some others on here too btw). Get that F-16 shot for next year. PLEASE! And if it doesn't pan out, put yours next to Sean's and the 360 next year with a sunset covering the cars. Anyway, I'm psyched to get these great pics, thanks! | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 64 Registered: 7-2003 |
Sean, Those are awesome pictures, I know that airport, that is where i learned to fly about 15 yrs ago... It's changed since then. Should have told me you were taking these pictures, i could have come by with my black 328 and get my cousing to bring his black 456 too .. Which i found out the other day, he has it down in Scottsdales now.... I am hopeing next year to try and get my 328 next to an airforce F-16 or F-15, i spend about a week at an AFB in WI each year, i am going to try and take the F-car next year and talk to the commander at Ops to get my car on the ramp next to a fighter for a picture.... | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 24 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas- My mail server is telling me that your email account does not exist on rocket mail. Did you type it correctly or do you have another? By the way, I got to drive the 360 alone in the car :o) Its okay... HAHA I'm still wiping the drool off... | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 23 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, I'm emailing you the hires pix as we speak. 11MB, so hope you're on a fast connection! Personally, I think the pic of the 308/360/airplane might make a cool cover, with plenty of room on the top of the picture in the sky for titles, etc. This is purely an unbiased opinion of course :o) | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 22 Registered: 8-2003 |
Here's the pix to choose from, but low res, I'll email you the high res. Now that I think about it, I should've got one of mine alone in front of the plane. But the two of them together is neat, old school attitude with current refinement.     | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2527 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ferraris with airplane? It doesn't get much better than this! [email protected] | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 21 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, I've got pix of my car alone in a forest preserve, and then the 360 in front of an airplane from two angles, and then one with both of our cars in front of the airplane, its a wicked cool shot. Whats your email address so I can send it to you? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2475 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, we have some time. Sean, great. Yup, that's plenty of res. Maybe you can even take a shot of the two cars together? But you're a video man, so you don't need any directions from me. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 430 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas. I took some pix of my car on Sunday at Hooters,and in my driveway. My car looks MUCH better in the shade-can't see all those swirls and spiderwebs from my excessive fondling,er,polishing. I used one of them there new fangled digital disposable type cameras(HeeHeeHee)So,I'll see how they come out. But,if you can hold off until after our drive on the 19th,will have more from then. I'll have my photo guy at Walgreens,Mr. Gene Jenkins,who is an amateur,no,actually,I would probably call him more of a semi-pro photographer,take care of them for me. And he'll get them developed for me right away.But,I know that you may be on a time frame,so,let me know. | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, The black 360 is in, I'll take some pix tomorrow of it and mine. 2048x1536 res should be good right? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2446 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, I found two good pictures of your car from our Batavia drive. However if you want to shoot your own, do me a favor and get some portraits as well (vertical vs horizontal). Sean, your car is the only one I don't have a picture of. As far as good backgrounds are concerned: How about the new Bears stadium or going with the flow and put the car in front of Wrigley Field? If you want to do either, let me know, I'll be happy to assist. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2436 Registered: 10-2002 |
Cold tires at Gingerman. Hit the armco, crumpled up the carbon fibre. It can be fixed, but will take some time and money. | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 19 Registered: 9-2003 |
"Doc's 333SP (while it was alive...). " what happened to it? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2408 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks all for the enthusiasm. Just for the record: This is the second year I'm doing this. Last year somebody else (not a F person) put one together, but we had very few participants, so each car was in there multiple times. Kinda hokey. This is so much better. On a sad note: It was through last year's calendar that I got introduced to Amar, whom we lost this year. The picture of his 360 in that calendar stands as a grim reminder of the darker side of our passion. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 389 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas. I am planning on taking some digital pix this weekend. And,will be good for quite a few copies of the calender when it's ready. Great idea! Thanks! I once had a thought to try to make up a "calender",(single copy for myself) with pictures that I've collected through the years,of cars that I've owned. And,if I don't have a picture,I look for a similar car,color,etc...at the various car shows throughout the summmer. But,since I've been having back problems,haven't been getting out to the car shows like I used to.But,maybe someday,I will finish my quest! | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
New member Username: Tod Post Number: 50 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, I have not heard from my cousin about his 456, i think he is out of town/country??? He travels alot... Go ahead and assume he's not in and if i hear anything from him, i will let you know at that time.... I hope i get my car back today, the leaves are changing and i hope we have a nice weekend, i can take it to the forest preserve and get some nice pictures then..... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2396 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks Frank, got that shot myself. I was actually the first online here who pointed out what movie was running at the Esquire before the event (you can check the archives if you like). | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 385 Registered: 8-2003 |
I have a pretty good picture from the Oak St. show,showing the Marquee at the theatre,advertising the movie,"The Italian Job",in the background. I noticed that they used a similar photo on my last months FCA newsletter.My pix have Ferrari's in the foreground,and the Marquee visible,and clear in the background. But,don't know if you need permission,or anything,to use it. I wouldn't think so,if the photo was taken on a public street,at a carshow.But if you want to use it for anything,I'll be glad to give you a copy. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2388 Registered: 10-2002 |
Basically I have the layout together, but I need a few more questions answered: TOD: Is the 456 coming or not? SEAN: Is the 360 in or not? ALL: *IF* your license plate is visible, do you want me to airbrush it out for privacy? I got all 12 months covered at this moment, but if more cars are to show up, we could squeeze the 308 guys a bit more. Otherwise we're set. Any preference on the title page? Here are my suggestions: Either an event shot like the overhead one from Oakstreet with many cars or the Doc's 333SP (while it was alive...). Any preference? | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 102 Registered: 7-2003 |
Sheesh Bill, it's about time you replied! Andreas, I told you I'd let Mr. Buttcrack & Chris know. | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 245 Registered: 6-2001 |
I like October Andreas.... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2387 Registered: 10-2002 |
Bill, thanks for that info. Yes, now I know what car we're talking about. Quite spectacular! And 12 cylinders. Yes, I do have some decent pictures of it. No question. | ||
| Bill Rosen (Bill365)
New member Username: Bill365 Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hi Andreas, Chris LaPorte's car was at the Oak St. and the Oakbrook events this year. It is a black two seater, two headlamps. At Oakbrook, it was second from the right end (next to the white 365GTC) in the row that was facing the F1 car. I am sure that you have pics of it, for ID purposes you can go to www.geocities.com/motorcity/8809, but I'm sure that your pics would be of better quality. Regards, Bill | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2382 Registered: 10-2002 |
Just a quick update: I'm all set with cafepress and ready to put the calendar together. I will sell it on-line at no extra cost. Price will be $ 14.99 a piece. You'll be able to order as many as you like on line. As announced we will have 12 pictures for the months and one cover picture. So unless you want me to provide the picture, please send me your own shot to my email [email protected] in the best possible resolution you have. Also please tell me if your car should be shown in a particular month. I have control over what goes where so I will try to accomodate you. We don't really have a deadline, but I'd like to get this done this month. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2374 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, have the film processed and a CD burnt by Walgreens. Then attach your fav pic to an email to me ([email protected]). | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 383 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thanks.Andreas. Let me know when you need these by. I am sure it has to be soon. I'll just go over to Walgreens and get a digital disposable camera,and take some pix. But,I am a neophyte on the computer,and do not know how to send via e-mail. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 794 Registered: 9-2001 |
Go Andreas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2371 Registered: 10-2002 |
Frank, you're definitely in, don't worry. Maybe a cropped shot, but anyway. *IF* you have any pictures of your car, I'm happy to use them. I do have your car on some of the Batavia shots, but never by itself in full glory. Sorry, I didn't think ahead. Actually in hindsight I did a piss poor job taking pictures that day. I was so busy finding the streets... | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 381 Registered: 8-2003 |
Well,it looks like you'll have more than enough 308's/328's. But,hey,aren't WE the guys who take our cars out and DRIVE'EM? As I mentioned earlier,would still like to be in if possible. Would make a nice alternative to Christmas cards for some family and friends. The only picture that you would already have of my car,would be from our Saturday drive a few weeks ago.My car was second to last,next to the white GTO.In front of the Larson building. But,if not this year,maybe next year...(NOT like our Cubbies!...looking pretty good for them,so far. But,it's early yet!) | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2370 Registered: 10-2002 |
Terrific, thanks Bill! No problem, I got so many of yours. What does Chris' car look like? I'm afraid I don't even know what a Superamerica is, well not in detail at least. What's the color, two seater, how many lamps? What event did it attend? | ||
| Bill Rosen (Bill365)
New member Username: Bill365 Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hello All, Yes Andreas, if there is room for mine and Chris' cars, it would be great! Any pics you see fit. Regards, Bill | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2360 Registered: 10-2002 |
The format of the calendar is pretty much given, we can only submit the pictures. That's to keep costs down etc. I went through my collection of Chicagoland cars and realized I had tons of shots in portrait format, so that shouldn't be a problem. Also I realized, that we could put two cropped landscapes above each other. E.g. my helicopter shot has lots of room above and below to chop off (pun intended). So I'd like to repeat the offer: ANYBODY STILL INTERESTED, KEEP 'EM COMING!!! Or if you don't have a picture, just drop me a note, chances are I have your car already somewhere. Skip, any word from Bill or Chris? Tod, was the 456 at Lake Forest? PS: Since we probably want to do this next year as well, we'll rotate the people who won't get a full page this time. Equal rights in the long run to all involved. | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 100 Registered: 7-2003 |
Maybe we should make this a calendar based on a 24 month period?? It's an interesting concept........ | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2003 |
I'll get you pix in the next few days. By the way, if it does work out that you're compositing multiple cars in one shot, or are looking for another, one of my clients who I share our film post production studio with, has a 2000 Black 360 Modena. He'd probably be interested. I see him every day so if there is a space I can ask. The car is here everyday (yes, he actually drives it daily) so I could get some pix of it. Funny, I have a black car myself, but for some reason I think the lines/curves on the 360 only really kick-butt in silver, red or yellow. But its still a nice car, I can't knock it for the color! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 792 Registered: 9-2001 |
The REAL Ferraris, should have their own month ( meaning front engine 12 cyl. ) | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 241 Registered: 6-2001 |
Sure | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 98 Registered: 7-2003 |
Still interested! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2356 Registered: 10-2002 |
I was just thinking about how we could squeeze more than 12 cars in and there is an ok compromise with the composite shots: Use two portraits for one month (instead of 1 landscape). I have some good portraits of some of the cars, so we could go that route and I would actually volunteer my 308 for one of these shots. Bottom line is: EVERYBODY STILL INTERESTED, LET ME KNOW PLEASE! I bet we can accomodate a few more. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2355 Registered: 10-2002 |
456 defintily qualifies, has not only 12 cylinders, but has them in front too! Ask him, whether this car was at the Lake Forest event last October. If so, I probably have some shots of it. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
New member Username: Tod Post Number: 48 Registered: 7-2003 |
I will talk to my cousin's husband, he has a 2001 black 456... I have a picturee of his car, but it was at night and didn't come out too well, i will see if he is interested in the calendar and if he has a good picture of his car.... That one i believe is a 12 cyl ??? He lives in Chicago too....   | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2003 |
"8 cylinders only calendar. " and 6 due to the 246? A 12 for the 12th month would be nice. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2343 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dave Bendl's 308 is in. No, the format is given by the online shop that does the printing/ordering/selling. It is one picture per month. The only way around it would be a composite shot. So in order to give more folks a chance, I think we should bundle a few cars. Put a couple or more 308s onto one page. I can do that technically with photoshop, no problem. However you 308 guys must let me know, whether you would feel offended by that or not. If you are, then Dave's entry was the last one to make it. Your call. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
New member Username: Tod Post Number: 46 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hey, We can always do two or four photo's per month ??? If we get more cars than 12... Just a thought..... | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas- Dave Bendl said he'd like to be in the calendar with his 83' 308 GTS. He'll send you a photo. | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 95 Registered: 7-2003 |
I'll talk to Bill and Chris today. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2335 Registered: 10-2002 |
Skip, I would love Bill's 365. After all I got tons of pictures of it. However Bill never responded on here committing to the calendar. So currently he is not in. Same goes for the Superamerica. Which basically means, that unless we get some commitment for the last slot, this will be an 8 cylinders only calendar. | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 94 Registered: 7-2003 |
I guess you have Bill Rosen's 365GT 2+2. How about Chris LaPorte's 410 Superamerica? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2332 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tod, I don't have an official cut off date. Once we have all 12 cars/owners, that's the end of it. I can 'grant' you a couple of extra weeks, no problem. However I do have a nice picture from our Batavia drive: You fueling up at the gas station with Bill's 12 cylinder behind you and the GTO next to you. Sean, you're in. Get me some pictures please. George, I checked the shots and it is very obvious, that we need to use the one where you're driving the hell out of your GT/4. So much dynamic in that shot. It has to be that one. I'll call you tonight. Mike Epifanio, I'll probably switch shots on you: Since we now have another 246, I'll rather use a shot of your 355, for variety. ONLY ONE SLOT LEFT! Would be great if the last car in would not be a 308: That way we can have 308 on every other month and non 308s in between. Do I start to sound like a snob? I hope not. | ||
| Sean McKee (Screentime)
New member Username: Screentime Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2003 |
Andreas, I'd like to get in if possible. Black Euro 308 GTS QV. Let me know and I'll get you some pix. Thanks! | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2003 |
Andreas, That would be lovely. Just sent you a private message. Ciao | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
New member Username: Tod Post Number: 43 Registered: 7-2003 |
Andreas, What is the cut off date to get you photos??? I am hoping in a couple weeks, the leaves will change and i can get some real nice colorful shots of my 328 in the forest preserve... Hopefully the water pump will be fixed by then.. HAH! Can we pick what month??? I think a nice black 328 would go good for the month of June... ;) My birthday month.... Also when i bought her too... I think we also need to add milestones throughout the calander too, Ferrari events, owners b-days, etc...etc... Just a thought..... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2329 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ah, George, yes I remember. You broke my heart with your polite decline. Still haven't had a chance to drive a GT4, still looking forward to that day... Yes, I do have some good shots of your car. One static and at least one racing. I can forward them to you for your decision what to pick. Sorry, Ferraris only. | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 15 Registered: 9-2003 |
Andreas, You have some photos of my car. We met at Blackhawk. I (politely declined your request to drive it. I have some photos as well but uncertain about the resolution. Perhaps you can send me the photos you have? Ferrari's only? May have a Merak and/or Exig� available. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2325 Registered: 10-2002 |
Daryl, I'll check. I'm pretty sure I got some good ones of your 246 with the Bank 1 building in the background. Anyway, are you in for the calendar? | ||
| Daryl Adams (Daryl)
New member Username: Daryl Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2001 |
Andreas, I have some good ones of my 246GTS if you need 'em. (I think you got some at Monroe Street as well.) | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2312 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dan, fantastic and welcome to the board! Do you have a picture of your car? Did you attend any of the FCA meets this year, maybe I have a pic already? Anxious to see your car anyway, I love GT4s. Also talked to Mike Epifanio who is happy to put his 246 into the calendar. Great, we're starting to get some variety. I got a good shot of it from the Oakstreet event, in front of the Esquire. ONLY THREE OPEN SLOTS LEFT! HURRY IF YOU WANT TO BE IN IT! In the unlikely event we don't get 12 shots together I got plenty of material from our F1 heroes as well as from Maranello this year. | ||
| g dan (Nsk)
New member Username: Nsk Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2003 |
In (308GT4) | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2297 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks for that Don. Unless we come up with a better one. This calendar seems to reflect the general perception I have of FCA etc: It is the 308 boys who actually drive their cars... C'mon non 308 owners, how about you? 5x308 and 2x328. We need some variety in here. | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 239 Registered: 6-2001 |
I think you've got the best shots of my car Andreas - at least whenever I email someone a pic of it I always send them one that you took! I'm in as participant/calendar purchaser. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2294 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tod, actually up on the lift is not a bad idea. It is very different and I would like that. I actually have some nice shots of Ferraris on lifts etc while being maintained. Nothing wrong with that, but of course it is your car, so you pick your own best shot. Alternatively I got a nice one from our Batavia drive while you were fueling up. | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
New member Username: Tod Post Number: 39 Registered: 7-2003 |
I can get a picture of mine up on the hoist at Fox Valley .... LOL! Just kidding, that would be our Ferrari Nightmare calender.... I have been waiting for a nice day and a fall day with the leaves in color to get some nice photos of my car... Maybe we can plan on another cruise in a couple weeks when the leaves change and hit some scenic spots for some photo shoots ??? I'll be game for the calender too.... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2290 Registered: 10-2002 |
Skip, here is the pic I have in mind:  Frank, you like to do something like this:  Ideally without the fire hydrant...Shot in front of the Observatory. Bob, I'd like to use the blurred shot of you driving the car. Agreed? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2283 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks guys for all the responses. That's a good start. Bob, unless you have your own picture I got your beauty covered. Multiple times, no problem. Skip, found your car from the Batavia drive, great shot (if I may say so myself). Jack, got some of your 328 back when we met the first time, but my car is in the picture as well. So either you have a better one, accept this or we meet again. Buying a GTO conversion? Great idea! But wait, we have already two GTOs on line (although not on FChat yet). Skip: Can you start an email with our folks from the Batavia/Geneva drive? If we get e.g. Michelle or Kim in this deal, we'd have GTOs covered. Frank, a disposable works just fine. Especially if the photo shop makes you the digital copy (CD). That is good enough as a resolution. I like your idea of the multiple cars at Larson's, but don't really have a good shot of that. I got many good shots from other big events like Oakstreet etc. Anyway, we need more people and their cars in here: - Noel with his ultra cool 360 (got him at Oakstreet). - Jay with his elegant Mondial (got him at Bahai) - Byron with is 348 (got him at Racewoods). - Bill and his 365 (got him at every event). - Tod with is 328 (got him at Batavia) - Rick with his GT4 (got him at Monroe Street) - Mike with his 355 or 246 (got both covered) And all the other guys with 308s: Don, Philip, Mike Fisher, Dave. Does anybody have a direct link to Dr. Henderson? Would love to put his 333SP into this calendar. If nothing else I got also some decent shots of all the current Ferrari F1 drivers and their cars. But to use those pics I'd probably first need an OK from FNA. Not sure. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 352 Registered: 8-2003 |
Well,if there's any more room for another Red 308,you can count me in,too. Then I'd buy several to send to friends and family for Christmas,instead of cards. Or,you can take a picture of my car with Junior standing by it with a caption, Mmmm...Only 12 more years until I'm 18! Our "good camera" is broken right now. But,would one of those new disposable digital cameras work? The ones that have a CD come with the developed pictures? A nice shot at Montrose Harbor,with the Chcago Skyline in the background,perhaps? Was planning on taking some pictures like that soon.(one of my younger brothers who lives out in Phoenix,Az.,wants me to take some pix of the Chicago skyline-I believe he's a little homesick-and if my 308 happens to be in some of them,it's a bonus for him! Hee Hee Hee!) Or,Fall colors at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle? Lots of potential. A picture of all of our cars in front of that old "Larson Building" by the pizza place we stopped and ate at,when we drove out to Aurora/Batavia, could make a nice cover? If you end up with alot of 308's,maybe you can split them up a little,throughout the calender,by using different background scenes. Still possible to get some "summer" looking pix,Fall, and winters coming up soon!Just my .02cents. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1439 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'll do it. I know you can make calendars on Ofoto. We did one of our dog last year and it turned out pretty nice. I'll be happy to buy a GTO conversion to avoid too many 3x8s. I'll even take a picture without my dog if you want. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 787 Registered: 9-2001 |
You bet, I'm in | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2003 |
Correct | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2277 Registered: 10-2002 |
Great Skip! I'm quite certain I took some shots of yours at our drive to Batavia. Red 308 GTB, correct? | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 78 Registered: 7-2003 |
I'm in, although I don't have any pictures of my cars. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2275 Registered: 10-2002 |
All, I'd like to put together a 2004 calendar with 12 pictures of Ferraris from around Chicagoland. We did a similar thing last year for the 2003 calendar, but on a FChat wide scale. But I think Chicagoland has now enough FChatters on line that we can make our own local calendar. Printing, distribution etc. can all be handled by one of the online companies (forgot the name, but have it somewhere, it's that cafe thingy). Cost per calendar will be about ten bucks. You can order as many or little calendar(s) as you like. Technically they need hi res pictures in landscape format (so at least 1,000 pixels res). Over this year I have taken many pictures from all of your cars, so I could easily come up with the 12 pictures, however if you guys have your own favourite shots, that's fine too. So, who's in? Obviously it makes only sense to post a pic of your car if you're willing to buy at least one calendar. It'd be cool if we get a few folks with non 308 cars, just to have some variety. So for starters, just let us know here who's in and we'll take it from there (picturewise etc). |