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| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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I think we need to confirm who is still planning on attending our get-together on October 7th. I haven't seen many responses, so if there is still interest please post whether youy plan on attending or not. Old Westbury is this weekend, and Garden State is next weekend, so we could easily postpone the October 7th gathering to late October, which is a very pretty time of year on Long Island. Please let me know ASAP. If there is not a lot of interest I plan on taking a Skip Barber course that weekend. See you this weekend at OWG | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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We don't hang out with non-Ferrari owners, what do we look like? Seriously though, yeah come with us whenever you want, the more the merrier. This weekend we're going out to the Old Westbury Gardens for a concourse so you're welcome to come, I'll email you some info about it. I'm starting to worry about Steve's thing, I'm getting the feeling that it's gonna be me and Steve alone...hmmm. Skip the Garden State Ferrari Festival, they have it twice a year anyway. FerrariChat rally is much more important. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
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Hello Folks, I'm not a Ferrari owner but I love the cars and have been dreaming of owning one since I was 12... I have been lurking this board since it used to be called expensivecar.com a few years back.. I live in NYC (Riverdale) if you guys don't mind a non Ferrari owner stopping by (I drive a BMW 525i) and sharing in the enthusiasm for Ferrari's I'd like to come... BTW Kenny Herman, if you still need a ride and an official date is confirmed where I can attend; I'd be happy to give you a lift.. I live about 20 minutes from you. Thanks. | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
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Brett, I haven�t received the FCA bulletin yet, and the info for the GSFF isn�t listed on the FCA website. Can you either post the info or eMail it to me as well? Thanks. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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When I go home this weekend I'll check it out. It's in the FCA bulletin under Penn-Jersey events, for October 7th if anyone else has it on hand. | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
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Bret; Could not find the info on the GSFF. Could you send me the info or a contact name when you get a chance. Thanks Adam | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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I'm still game when you have your thing Steve. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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It takes place in Mendham. You can call Jerry Molitor (I don't have his # with me as I'm not at home). The info is in the FCA news bulletin or you might be able to get a hold of his number at www.ferrariclubofamerica.org | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
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Where does the GSFF take place. Is there a Web address for info? | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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I am still up for it. I am actually looking forward to it. I have been to Miller Motor Cars 2 times in the past week and gauking at some of the cars to come  . (If you haven't seen one yet, there is a 550 Barchetta there) -Kenny | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Does everyone still feel like doing this on the 7th? I know I've been pretty bummed out last 2 weeks, but I'm still game if everyone else is. Please let me know if you are coming by posting your answers here. I am also planning on going to Old Westbury this weekend; anyone else coming? | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Steve, This event is still going on the 7th right? | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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Just in case you guys didn't catch it in the other post, OWG was postponed to the 30th. I just looked it up and the Fall Garden State Ferrari Festival (part of the FCA events) is October 7th as well. It seems that we can't seem to get a day here. I'll probably go to Steve's even if it is on the 7th, but the GSFF is one of the best shows. It's really close (like 40 min from me) so I'm hoping I could swing by there too. Very few places do you see so much rosso corsa in one place. | ||
| Tom Diemer (Tifosi)
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Guys I apoligize, this sunday is not looking good anymore. I have time on Sat and on sun mornig for a ride around northern NJ but my afternoon commitments have changed. Sorry I will miss it | ||
| Pat Martin (Patm)
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Steven, There is a Porsche, Ferrari and BMW concours at the Old Westbury Gardens. It's put on by the Ferrari Owners Club. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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What's happening in Old Westbury Gardens this weekend? Let's call the meet for October 7th, at my house. 552 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Local # (631) 288-4666. Cell (914) 450-5164 LIE to exit 70, bear right, down 4-5 miles to end, bear left onto 27 East toward Montauk. Take first exit (63S Westhampton Beach), it bears right at exit. Follow road past airport, pass town, do not make any turns. Road will come to a bridge, go over bridge, make right onto Dune Road, we are a few miles down on the right side. Alternate: Southern State to 27 East, then follow directions above, or Northern State to Sagtikos Parkway South to Southern State then to 27. I will post any last minute weather changes a on October 6th. | ||
| billy zissis (89tr)
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I'm going to be heading out there this Sunday as well. Would love to meet up with you guys. Tell me where and what time. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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So what date are we gonna go to Steve's house? Yeah Tom, I would definitely be game for caravanning out there, it would be a lot more enjoyable. Yeah Pat, I think I'm gonna try and make my way out there this Sunday. It's only like 30 miles away, definitely worth it. I live in northern NJ and I guess me and Tom are gonna start a NJ rosso corsa caravan. | ||
| Pat Martin (Patm)
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either date is fine for me. is anyone going to Old Westbury Gardens this weekend? | ||
| Tom Diemer (Tifosi)
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7th is good for me. Steve, are you going out there that day, what do you think is the best road (smoothest) from westchester to LI. Do you guys from Westchester/North NJ want to drive together? | ||
| Charles T (Charles)
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the 7th is no good for me. The 14th is ok. | ||
| billy zissis (89tr)
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October 7th is fine with me as well. | ||
| Arman N. (Yelo348spider)
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Oct. 7 is fine with me too. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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I'm ok with October 7th. Is this the date of choice for most of you? We can keep the 14th as a rain date. Please post your responses so we can vote on a day. October 7 or October 14 | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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October 7th would be the best date for me also, but it is up to the board as a whole. Have a good one, Kenny | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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Oct 7th is better for me too because I have Columbus Day off, but then again, everyday is good for me really. I wouldn't want anyone who was doing something with their family to have to decide between the Ferrari and their family (the Ferrari is the right choice for future reference). Whatever the decision is, is fine with me. We could do Oct 7 with Oct 14 as a rain date. The big thing is what is good for Steve. Let's come to a concensus soon about the date. | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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Does anyone has any objection to move the rally to October7th. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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Just figured I would keep it at the top since it's slowly making its way southward down the posts. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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If this one turns out to be fun we can do it again. Look forward to seeing all of you. Please continue to post RSVPs | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Tom, How far out of your way is Westchester, NY on your way to the rally? I would love to get a ride in the mondail Have a good one, Kenny | ||
| Tom Diemer (Tifosi)
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Guys Just joining in, I can probably make it in my 86 mondial cab. Prob can give someone a lift. I am in Northern NJ. | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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Just found out today that i will be out of the country on that weekend. I have two cars which can make it the following weekend October 20-21 or a week before October 6-7. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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Bret (1) | ||
| Chris_N_Chicago (Chris_N_Chicago)
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You all are gonna have a great time ! Wish I could be there .... | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Everyone planning on attending please post your name and # of cars. Directions are earlier in this thread. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
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I'd be game for a rally, etc with my 85 308GTSqv if you guys still have room. I'm in either northern NJ (where my car usually is most of the time) or in central Connecticut. Is there any way we could get an email going with all the directions, who's going, times, etc to just organize it all. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Tim, Saturday sounds good. We scrimmaged New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, etc... We did really, really well. Do you want to come down to White Plains and I will drive us to Miller Motorcars in Greenwhich? Have a good one, Kenny | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
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If we go, you can have a ride. My friend has a 99 Camaro SS. II was driving it al day today, we drove past the dam and up 22 right by motorclassic twice. We should meet. This weekend sounds good, our football game is on friday night so im available on sat &sun. Did you guys scrimagew anyone on sat? | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Tim, Does this mean I can get a ride? Maybe we should meet eachother first before we go on a 2 hour trip together, make sure we get along ... What kind of car does your friend have? Maybe you can come down to White Plains this coming weekend and I can take you to Competition Motors! That sounds like a good plan actually. What do you think? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
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Kenny, i talked to my friend who is 18 and can drive on LI, he said he wants to go. His car is better suited for the occasoin anyway, it has t-tops. In response to what someone said a while back about the cider mill having the best doughnuts, i hear they do. I have yet to try them, but one water break at football practice was devoted entirely to how good their doughnuts are and how good that deli on rt. 22 is. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Steve, It so happens that my car (Volvo S40) is schedualed for a servicing that weekend (the check engine light doesn't turn off). I really, really want to go, but my parents are going to be out of town at my brothers college- I choose to stay home so I can go to this rally, but now I have no ride  . Hopefully I can find a ride, I live in White Plains, Westchester. Maybe Tim can give me a ride. Have a good one. -Kenny | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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If you bring the wife don't bring the girlfriend, and vice-versa. We've had too many dishes broken here this summer. Pindar winery is having their Harvest Festival that weekend, and is happy to have us. $10.00 cover includes wine tasting and tour, and we can bring our own food, or food is available there. I can probably find another winery not having a festival that weekend if you don't want to be surrounded by 500 other attendees who may overdo the wine-tasting bit and back into one of our cars. A good ride that will also avoid Harvest Festival traffic would be Westhampton to Sag Harbor, car ferry to Shelter Island (5 minute ferry ride), ride thru Shelter Island (beautiful place), ferry to North Fork (another 5 minutes), and then down the North Fork to the winery. | ||
| Arman N. (Yelo348spider)
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Steve, I have confirmed the date with my 2 friends. We'll definetly be there. Just one question. Shall we bring the wives/girlfriends too? | ||
| Pat Martin (Patm)
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A great place to take your car for a good run is on Ocean Parkway down by the beaches. We could meet at the old Oak Beach Inn on Sunday mornings. Or go to Captree. I notice alot of cars get together on Sundays out there, Corvettes, Porches, bikes. It's a great road to open up your car, especially off season. | ||
| S. Long (Sml)
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Solly, I'm a "no" for the rally...my car is in Cape Cod and LI is too far. However, if you ever decide to have a similar rally in up-state NY, I'm "in". Ciao | ||
| Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
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Anyone going from Manhattan? I will try and round a a bunch of F guys that are not chat memebers --- I will let you know. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Try to keep this thread on top so we can get the word out. So far it looks like: Arman (3 cars?) Joe Koukov (3 cars?) Billy (1) S. Long (1) Tim (1) Sam (1) Rick (1) Timothy Budd (3 cars?) Argyle (2 cars?) Pat (1) Billy (1) Charles (1) Kenny Still have room for more cars. Keep me posted. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14!! TIME & DIRECTIONS EARLIER THIS THREAD | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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We should all meet up and drive up to the hamptons together. They did the same thing last month at the Ferrrari Of L.I fun rally and it was a lot of fun. | ||
| Charles T (Charles)
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This is great - I live in Centerport (between Huntington and Northport)('84 Mondial Cabriolet). I'd love to attend and either Sunday is OK with me. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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There are a bunch of wineries on the North Fork. I drove over this weekend to scout out a likely place, but traffic on Saturday was heavy due to a fair. It lightens up a lot after Labor Day. Pindar Winery is particularly beautiful. I will find out more information over the next week when I'm out there. Looks like about 15 cars so far. Let's get a few more!! | ||
| Arman N. (Yelo348spider)
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Steve, Let's do lunch at a North Fork Winery. The drive to North Fork should be fun. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Ok. Looks like Sunday, October 14, with rain date for Sunday October 21. Everyone welcome. Time: Noon Location: Steve's home. 552 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. Directions (avoid Yahoo Maps; they take the long way): LIE to exit 70 (Manorville). Right at stop sign (by gas station), continue to end of road (4-5 miles). Bear left onto Rte. 27 (Sunrise Highway). Get off first exit (Exit 63/Westhampton Beach-exit bears right). Continue on this road (pass Gabreski Airport on left)until it brings you to a bridge (you will see signs on the way for "Beaches"). Cross bridge and make right onto Dune Road. We are a few miles down, on the right (bay) side. Alternate routes: Southern State to Sunrise then follow directions above, or Northern State to Sagtikos Parkway to Southern State and follow directions above. From NYC, no traffic: 1.5 hours From NYC, traffic: Feels like days. Options: 1) Drive to Southhampton for lunch 2) Drive to a North Fork winery for lunch 3) Make a TSD mini-rally out of it for the afternoon, and meet up for an early dinner at the finish. Keep checking this thread for developments. Please post your own suggestions. Rob: Can we call this the First Annual FerrariChat Long Island Rally? | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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So far i count 15 cars. It should be a great turn-out. Looking forward to it. Billy, Do you have any suggestion where we can open up our babies without any cops around in Long Island. | ||
| billy zissis (89tr)
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Maybe we can start doing this a couple times a year. I will be sure to join you guys. I will bring both of my cars, an 89tr and a 95 355. I will also get my friend to bring his 91 tr as well. So that is three of us so far. | ||
| Pat Martin (Patm)
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I would be interested in coming on a Sunday also. I live in Massapequa and have an '86 328GTS. I have avoided a lot of Ferrari events because I didn't want to drive thru the Cross-Bronx or any of NYC's other great roads. Looking forward to it! | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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Should name the rally FC RALLY LONG ISLAND. Also Sunday works better for ms. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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OK. Looks like Saturday October 13th or Sunday October 14th. Rain date for the following weekend. Are Saturdays or Sundays better for most of you? You may also e-mail me with any questions or comments at [email protected]. We should give this get-together a name. Any suggestions? | ||
| Argyle Co (Argyleco)
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I would also be interested in coming. I live in Northern NJ and work in NYC. I have a 91 Testarossa and my brother has a 93 348 TS Speciale. My TR is over at FLI for service right now but I should have it back in time, if not I will come in the 348. Keep us posted | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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Solly, Looks like we are going to have a great turnout. Keep us posted. We should also bump this tread up every day for new members. | ||
| Timothy Budd (Timbudd)
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I am a long time reader, first time poster to Ferrari Chat. This sounds like a great idea. I live in central Suffolk County and drive a 85 308QV. My one friend has an 85 308 euro the other an 89 328. I know that they will also be interested. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Tim | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Ok, looks like the Hamptons wins out, and we can see Nick's collection later. October is beautiful and uncrowded, and works best because I'll be gone a lot in September on business. We can meet at my house in Westhampton. I will publish the address as we get closer and I get a good handle on how many cars to expect. I can accomodate approx 20-25 cars, and there is no street parking. If we get more than that we can meet up in town-plenty of parking. Any enthusiast is welcome, in whatever ride you need to get there, but it will be great if we can have a preponderance of Ferraris. We can do a drive to Southhampton along the beach for lunch, or go up to the North Fork-same distance. To SML- there is safe, heated (40 F)storage in Poughkeepsie, it's where I will be wintering two of my cars. I'll get you the details as soon as I know them. Any interested parties start posting by mid-Sept., along with type of car, so I get a good idea of the count. This should be FUN!!! | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
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What do you guy's think about a day in the Hamptons. The drive to Westchester is brutal from Long Island. The traffic should be realy light going to the Hamptons after the first week in September. | ||
| Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
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count me in, we should compare N.fork and hampton top drives. I will bring whichever Ferrari is working and happens to want to leave teh stable that day ( that is what is called a "collection" - if you want to drive one you have to have a few --please don't tell my porsche friends that) I am in NYC and it is brutal environment for the prancing stallion, | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
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Would you guys mind a tag along in an audi? | ||
| S. Long (Sml)
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Count me in. I live/work in NYC and own a red/tan 1989 328 GTS. However, the car is currently, and most likely will permently reside, in Yarmouthport, MA (Cape Cod). Too many problems with storage in NYC. Since the trip to Cape Cod is >250 miles, I'm currently looking for a trailer to transport...any ideas, or is there a "storage garage" in CT or upstate NY? Cheers. | ||
| Dr. Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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That's the guy. He's got 250s, 275s, Daytonas (including A NART car), a 166, a couple of 330s and 365s, a few Dinos and some other really exotic stuff (like a GT40, Nash-Healy, a few race cars etc.). I stop off there at least once a week on my way home from work just to dream about the next Ferrari. Definitely a great place to kick off a rally. Anyone know how to set up a TSD rally? Or maybe one of those rallies where you have to stop at different places and bring things back to show you were there. I've never done this stuff before. I'll be happy to do most of the legwork and print maps, etc. We could even end up at a local restaurant for early dinner; there are some great places in the area. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
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Steven, I know Nick Soprano, although he probably doesn't know me. He owns Motor Classic and Competition Corporation on North Broadway right? I love that small shop. That competition Daytona! Also, the Nash is interesting. Good choice with northern westchester. Have a good one, Kenny | ||
| Dr. Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Ok guys, I'm trying to think of a place convenient to everyone yet with some open stretches of road. I drive both the Long Island and Westchester areas, and Northern Westchester is far superior in terms of fairly empty roads and scenery. While I originally thought of the North Fork in the fall, the drive out there on the LIE or Northern/Southern State can be a nightmare on a weekend. So I'm thinking maybe last weekend in September or first/second weekend in October, in Northern Westchester. I'm going to contact a friend, Nick Soprano (who I bought my car from) and see if he will let us meet up at his shop in White Plains and look at his beautiful Ferrari collection, and then maybe a run up 22 to 684 to North Salem which is deserted weekends. Let me know what you guys think. | ||
| billy (89tr)
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Solly: Just name the time and place and I will be there in a heartbeat. Always looking to hook up with someone who has a Ferrari but everyone I have met owns them as eye candy and never want to take them out. I am always in Westchester (from Dobbs Ferry to Stamford, CT) and I live in Bayside, Queens. Alway like to get in touch with other owners. I myself own a 95 355 and an 89TR. Hope to meet up with you soon and hopefully we could get a minirally started out here. | ||
| JOE KOUKOV (F355)
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Solly: Two of my buddies who live on Long Island (F355, F360) will be really interested specialy on the deserted country roads. Unfortunately there are no places on Long Island where you can have the horses go wild. Le me know if you know a good spot. | ||
| Dr. Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Martin-we will miss u. Cider Mill in Armonk still there & voted best donuts by NY Times. Arman-click on my profile to e-mail me. I have a weekend house on Long Island and am there almost every weekend. Maybe we could meet up there. Let me know some days that work for you guys. Any other interested parties- send me an e-mail or post here. | ||
| Arman N. (Yelo348spider)
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Me and my 2 buddies (1 348 & 1 Dino) will be interested. I live in NYC and the other 2 live on Long Island. | ||
| Martin J. Weiner (Mw360)
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Solly, Wish I could join you but moved from Scarsdale to Oregon.Used to drive my Aston Vantage all over Westchester always stopping at the cider mill in Chappaqua.Is it still there? Great donuts! | ||
| steven J. Solomon (Solly)
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Anyone interested in meeting on a periodic basis (monthly, quarterly etc.) for a mini-rally (or coffe & donuts) in the NY/NJ/Conn area? Seems like the West Coast guys do this fairly often. Westchester County (where I live)is 15 mins. from Jersey, borders Conn. and has some beautiful deserted country roads, but we could do this anywhere. If there is any interest in some track time I will check with Lime Rock to see if we can rent their track as a club. Too bad the Bridge closed, a lot of my buddies got a lot of club-based "drivers ed" track time there. |