| Author | Message | ||
| Joe (Jts)
Junior Member Username: Jts Post Number: 186 Registered: 8-2003 |
DES - you're in for a treat (I hope you like to eat). I'm not saying anything more - just show up hungry. I admit that my mouth is watering just thinking about po-boys and muffalettas. Take pictures of everything and watch out for the she-males at one end of Bourbon! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 673 Registered: 10-2002 |
You forget that we are miles from the Gulf of Mexico. If you like seafood this is the place to be. I reckon that us here country bumpkins can swing a good meal or two when we get round to it  | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7430 Registered: 8-2002 |
Shrimp...? Yall must have some rich po' people down yonder... Where i come from, shrimp is costly... | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 672 Registered: 10-2002 |
DES, YOU DON"T KNOW WHAT A PO BOY IS!!! Simple bread and whatever sandwich. Usually shrimp is the best. The food over there is like no other. If spicy stuff is your thing there is nothing like cajun cooking. What about crawfish? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7418 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, 1:18 centerpieces...? :::gasp!::: i'm all ears...! i have your number, will call you when i get arrested... Joe, po-boys sounds familiar... What are they...? LEAVING SOON, FOLKS...! Just over half a day 'til my plane leaves...!!! | ||
| Dave Goldman (Dave328)
Member Username: Dave328 Post Number: 293 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hey Joe, don't forget drive-through Daiquiri shops! People just seem to have a hard time understanding that one! LOL! Dale, you sure have a positive outlook. A fairly rare commodity in todays day and age. ROCK-ON BROTHER!! You may have a few years on me,(I just made 33 years 2 weeks ago),but I've been known to hold my own with the "old farts" a time or two. LOL! We'll have to show everybody how it's done when the beads start flying and the breasts start showing Sat night on the Bourbon Street balcony!! Again, I look forward to meeting all y'all Thurs night! Dave | ||
| Joe (Jts)
Junior Member Username: Jts Post Number: 181 Registered: 8-2003 |
DES, Make sure you go to Verti Mart on Royal (or Central Grocery on Decatur) at least twice a day for po-boys and muffalettas. You need to keep your strength up I am almost positive that you can't get either of those beautiful creations in NYC. One of my favourite memories of N.O. was asking a bartender when last call was in his fair city. He looked at me like I had just stepped off a space ship and said, "When everyone leaves." | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
Member Username: Drtax Post Number: 491 Registered: 4-2003 |
>>Whoa! Watch out Dale, you're dating yourself a little there with the Allman Bros in the Warehouse HAHA!<< You know Dave, one of the nice things about being an old fart with some history is that, well, I don't feel the need for history to repeat itself. Over a year ago, I turned 50, and I loved it. I'm not much of a birthday person. I can't remember my 30th. My 40th got screwed up cause my mother went into the hospital. (She's fine now.) But, turning 50 was actually cool. Never thought I'd see the day. Lord knows, did some pretty dumb things along the way. But on my 50th, I was dropping my daughter off for freshman orientation at a Ivy League college. For someone who never attended a day of private school, who would have ever thunk that I'd have a daughter smart enough to go to a hoity-toity school? Now all I have to do is survive my 16-year old son, and I will have it made in the shade. So for all you young bucks out there, come on down to New Orleans and party with us old farts. We are proof positive that you too can achieve your dreams. Or, well, at least most of them cause you never quit dreaming. Dale | ||
| Dave Goldman (Dave328)
Member Username: Dave328 Post Number: 292 Registered: 11-2002 |
Whoa! Watch out Dale, you're dating yourself a little there with the Allman Bros in the Warehouse HAHA! Unfortunately, I came of age just in time to see it's demise.  DES, I'm ready! I have to go pick up the centerpieces fot the Sun banquet (1:18 Ferrari's!) tomorrow. Just a few loose ends to tie up but we'll be ready come thurs night! Dave BTW my cell is 504-813-4861 just in case anybody needs a bail bondsman or anything! LOL! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 667 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dale, I saw some pretty rough stuff last time I was there but I'm sure it gets alot worse. We can drop DES off with the bikers . I'm only on my sophomore visit here so I am more than willing to follow the veterans. I think the main thing I can't forget is that one certain puke smell only found on Bourbon Street after a long wet weekend. It still makes me cringe. | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
Member Username: Drtax Post Number: 488 Registered: 4-2003 |
Matt/DES, jus remember dat be dealing with the real pro party types you. So be cool. Indeed, if you really wanta see the low side of life, there're some biker bars out by the airport that I can take you to. On second thought, you can take a cab, if you can get a cabbie who will take you there. Actually, I'm looking forward to it. As a Gulf Coast Cracker Boy, I've been to New Orleans on many occasions. Watching Joe Namath destory the Aints. Seeing the Allman Bros at the Warehouse are memories that come to mind. However, most of my memories revolve around being in the gutter looking up at the balconies. I think that I'm gonna really enjoy looking down from the balconies for a change, ha! Dale | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7385 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Diablo-um, Matt... | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 666 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'll call you at 10:30.....post 666 | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7381 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, it was more of a suggestion than a discouragement, but i'm really down for anything... Yeah, give me a buzz, whenever you'd like, i'll be around... Actually, i have driver safety from 7PM to 10PM so my phone will be off between those hours... Had a class last Tuesday and tonight is the second class; after this, they're gonna take 4 points off my license...! 4...! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 664 Registered: 10-2002 |
DES, I totally understand your opinion. It's fine with me and my wallet if we skip it. I think both of us should just wait and see what Mike and everyone has install for us. I'm sure they can find some craziness in the city where craziness runs wild. I've been to Bourbon Street but you really are going to have to check it out just to say you went there. I'll call you tonight after 9...cool? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7377 Registered: 8-2002 |
My opinion on strip clubs... | ||
| Mike Clark (Vipersrt)
Junior Member Username: Vipersrt Post Number: 131 Registered: 10-2002 |
Weather right now (Tuesday) is blue skys, and high 70's. It don't get much better then this. Should hold out like this for the email. Matt- I got your email. I will be done with showing you guys the sights of the quater...Ricks is all good. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 663 Registered: 10-2002 |
John, I spent a few hours there last time I was in town. Loud and clear on the VIP room....I know how those places work. It's definitly a nice place though. DES, just dress casual. The weather is nice right now but it may be a little chilly this weekend. You might need the furry speedo to keep warm. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7372 Registered: 8-2002 |
John, the weather was actually a big concern of mine since i spoke with a friend today and asked her what the weather's like down there; she said it rains a lot and i've been wondering what the weather would be like once i got down there... Glad to hear it looks good... i had no idea what to bring - long sleeves, short sleeves, heavy leather jacket, thong, etc.... If you're saying the report looks good, i think i'll go home and pack my speedo... | ||
| John A. Suarez (Futureowner)
Member Username: Futureowner Post Number: 845 Registered: 3-2002 |
Matt and DES, If you are going to hit up the strip clubs Rick's is the only way to go. Just don't waste your time trying to go VIP in there unless they have the upstairs open. Otherwise its worthless. The weather forcast looks awesome, so this is going to be a spectacular weekend! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 660 Registered: 10-2002 |
No problem on the late nights for me. I have not gone out at all this whole week so I am saving my partying for the coming days. We need to get a head count of whose the late night runners and who will be crashing early. Bourbon Street will never be the same.....HAHAHAHAHAHAH | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7368 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, i'm thinking we should just hold up a drug store and get as much no-doze as we can... With each post, i'm more and more convinced that sleeping AT ALL between Thursday & Sunday is just plain stupid... C'mon, let's kill our penial glands in the name of Ferrari...! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 658 Registered: 10-2002 |
Des, We might have to check out Rick's Cabaret...I'm sure the locals can agree with me on that one. Probably similiar to the Crazy Horse. I got the cell up and running so give me a call tonight. I still need to get directions to the hotel and all kinds of stuff. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7354 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, i'm so psyched...! i can't wait to get the hell outta here and get down there...!!! Martin, Tom - we need to re-unite sometime soon and corrupt another city...! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 4434 Registered: 9-2001 |
lol, I guess we need to have another LV trip next year | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6444 Registered: 5-2001 |
DES I can guarantee you there is an equivalent of the Crazy Horse in NO. GUARANTEE! Where there is a Will(y), there is a stipper! (can I say that and be politically correct?) | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 656 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mike, Did you get my email? | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 655 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ok DES, I am about as pumped about this as can be. Call me at work today if you get a chance. My number is 251-943-9355. I'm still waiting on the cell to get fixed. We need to get the plans set up and everything for when I need to pick you up at the airport. I'm going to be leaving Pensacola early in the morning to make room for any chance I get lost. I really look forward to meeting and partying with everyone there. As I have said many times this is my first up close and personal so I think my brain may overload when I get there. Two more days and counting....... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7350 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, i just did laundry last night, i have to go to the dry cleaners tonight; i'm checking out the email Kelly sent to me with the map - i'm just about set...! You...? | ||
| Dave Goldman (Dave328)
Member Username: Dave328 Post Number: 291 Registered: 11-2002 |
Three days (counting today), are you packed yet DES? LOL! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7324 Registered: 8-2002 |
William, sorry you can't make it; Bruce speaks highly of you, it would have been a pleasure... Another time, perhaps... Wade, i'm looking forward to meeting you, as well... i'm not sure what a pastie is; how similar is it to a pastry...? i don't wanna put the wrong thing in my mouth... Martin, getting together again would've certainly been really cool - but i don't think there's a Crazy Horse in Nawlins, what would we do...? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6415 Registered: 5-2001 |
Up in the air to last minute but the final verdict came. My car was not ready still sitting with the engine out at the shop and the truck left Wednesday. Having to go on shiort notice to Germany last weekend did not further the cause. I will make it next year. Sure thing. Would have loved to hang with DES again and meet some new people. Wade, after many times talking to each other. Seeing Roland again and maybe bumming a ride in the famous F40LM. Meeting the NO crew, the boys that own the entire darn town and get to play on the streets at high speeds. You guys have fun. Say hi to Ray for me in the yellow Enzo. Tell him, Martin says he hates you! | ||
| Chris Murphy (Cjmotorsports)
New member Username: Cjmotorsports Post Number: 42 Registered: 8-2003 |
I was down in the French Quarter last year for a friends wedding, You have to go to Cafe DuMond, and have some Beignets (pr. Benyeh); Here is the lowdown: "The Scene --- It's no wonder this venerable New Orleans classic is included as a "must-see" in every city guidebook. Its sidewalk location in the French Quarter, where it's been since 1862, is a perfect spot to watch the world go by at any time of the day or night. White-jacketed servers gingerly navigate between crowded tables both inside and on the patio, and street musicians often set up nearby. The Food Really short and really sweet: beignets (fried, rectangle-cut donuts covered in confectioners' sugar) and delicious, exceptionally strong cafe au lait (dark-roasted coffee cut with chicory, to take out the bitterness, and blended with 100 percent whole milk). Black coffee and iced coffee are also available, as are fresh-squeezed orange juice, white and chocolate milk, and soft drinks." MMMMMM donuts. Doh, "they're not donuts you silly american" (sd in a snide french accent by one of the local staff... lol) Awesome w/some fresh brewed coffee, Great people, places and sights and sounds. Can't begin to tell you how much fun I had. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 3361 Registered: 2-2001 |
I'd love to go but cant make it cus I have no Ferrari ready & I have to be out of the country that weekend. I'll plan around it for next year though | ||
| Wade Nunez(FortuneMotors) (308nut)
Member Username: 308nut Post Number: 298 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey DES I loog forward to meeting you, I will be there on Saturday and maybe Friday. See you then and yes get some pastries, but forget about the quarter pastry shops check out Maurices in Metairie, they are around the corner from my house and DUDE talk about pastries. Or was eveyone talking about "PASTIES" cause we have a lot of them too. Wade | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1382 Registered: 9-2001 |
D'oh! I forgot I have made plans for Sunday. Nevermind. Sorry all. | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1380 Registered: 9-2001 |
I might make it for Sunday only if I make a MAD DASH after work. Houston is not that far. Or maybe I can get a ride with someone going out there from Houston. It would be still rude of me to ask on such short notice & I will chip in on the traveling costs & any expenses. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7224 Registered: 8-2002 |
LMAO...! Ben, i agree, John's offer was incredibly gracious and classy... i'm most appreciative and eternally indebted... This will undoubtedly change my life, forever... | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Intermediate Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 1087 Registered: 6-2002 |
John- it was a pleasure meeting you at Concorso this year, and I'll reiterate here I think it's an incredibly classy thing you have done inviting DES to partake in this event! Ah, oh, open to the public you say? <books> Best! Ben. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7219 Registered: 8-2002 |
Mike, that would be awesome, thanks...! Mr. G., thanks, guess you're not going, huh...? | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2819 Registered: 10-2002 |
Des Have a great time! | ||
| Mike Clark (Vipersrt)
Junior Member Username: Vipersrt Post Number: 128 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey DES, I will be there as well to check out the sights. If interested, we can certainly show you a good time around downtown and introduce you to some tulane chicks. | ||
| john w. houghtaling, II (Johnhoughtaling)
Junior Member Username: Johnhoughtaling Post Number: 242 Registered: 11-2002 |
sorry I mispell everything: www.ferrarifrenchquarterclassic.com | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7216 Registered: 8-2002 |
William, i took the appropriate days off as soon as John invited me...! i couldn't miss this for the world...! & to think, i almost declined...! | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1379 Registered: 9-2001 |
Damn, I REALLY want to attend this event. There is one problem that prevents me from going. WORK! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7210 Registered: 8-2002 |
JOHN, I'M STOKED...! THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME...! THANK YOU SO MUCH...!!! | ||
| john w. houghtaling, II (Johnhoughtaling)
Junior Member Username: Johnhoughtaling Post Number: 241 Registered: 11-2002 |
One of our new sponsors will be bringing Shuey's F1 car from last year. It will be on display at the Concorso. This and the track day will be open to the public, for a small fee going to charity. For more info see Ferrarifrenchquarterclassic.com Oh and DES. In the competition class we will have 4 333SPs, and 2 360 GT along with half a dozen challenge cars. We have confirmation that one of the 360GT cars is being outfitted with a second seat, and Eric VDP, and Anthony Lazzaro, are bringing their helmets, to try to break the track record in the 333sps and the 360GTs. They will also give rides to a few VIPS. (So make sure you bring that new helmet of yours because there is an empty seat for you! You just need to ask yourself "do you feel lucky" Oh, and brave enouph to race around the track in a 360GT with a former F1 driver?????) DES, we have many many of the Ferrari Supercars coming (driven by guys who really know how to drive) So, if you'd ever dreamed of riding in a 288, F40, F50 and Enzo back to back, you might have a chance! | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
Member Username: Drtax Post Number: 467 Registered: 4-2003 |
DES, can you DEScribe exactly how DESpicably you plan on DESpatching DESmond Tutu after your DESperate attempt to break out of your DESpondency? Dale who can't find any mo words with DES... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7204 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jordan, i'm very intrigued by your statement, "try some pastries"... No, i've never been to Nawlins but you're the second person that's said that to me... i LOVE pastries...! Are they really that much better than anything i'll find up here in NY...? Byron, i'm not banking on anything but a ride in Enzo around the track looks very promising...! i actually just got off the phone with Marcus from Player's Run - very cool guy, i can't wait to meet him and see Roland again... This is gonna be the event of a lifetime...! Someone call my boss if i don't come back...! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1432 Registered: 10-2002 |
DES, I know Roland's going to be there with the Player's Run crew... Have a great time there. Remember to take lots of pictures!!! Are you going to ride in the enzo on the track? Lucky you!! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2240 Registered: 12-2002 |
Have fun DES, if you haven't been to "Nawlins" before, your in for a treat! Go to the French Quarter and get some pastries while your there Have fun, and I can't wait to read your review and see your pictures! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7199 Registered: 8-2002 |
This time next week, i'll have already touched down in New Orleans and will hopefully be mingling with the 'Nawlins' folks... i'm looking forward to meeting a lot of wonderful people and seeing some truly awesome cars... If it weren't for John Houghtaling and the help of Kelly Vince, this wouldn't be possible... i'm going to buy my helmet tomorrow - might even get a ride in a 550 on the way! (i'm so spoiled...!) i just wanted to round up a final list of who's going... Anyone else i don't know about...? i know Matt LaMotte will be there, i'm looking forward to hooking up with him... Anyone else...? |