| Author | Message | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Junior Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 238 Registered: 6-2002 |
As I posted on the L-Chat thread: To John and DES: It is the calibre and generosity and enthusia that BOTH of you embody that make the Ferrari and Lamborghini communities the wonderful community and expierence they are! My hat is off, to both of you! Best! Ben. | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 535 Registered: 3-2002 |
Congrats DES!  I remember the first time you replied to one of my posts... it was regarding my drives in a 360 Modena F1... you said I was the one of the luckiest kids ever. Who's lucky now "Mr. Igetarideinanenzo!!!!" Pleasssseeeee take pics and videos if you can... I'm sure you'll have fun!! | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
Junior Member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 91 Registered: 8-2002 |
guess he's not really going? | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
Junior Member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 90 Registered: 8-2002 |
so are you really going to go? and is the fee really waived? Did he say he was really going or not yet? | ||
| Kevin Butler (Challenge)
Junior Member Username: Challenge Post Number: 118 Registered: 9-2002 |
DES you are going to need to write book about hot-lapping an Enzo. I can't wait to hear about it... | ||
| Ansgar Schürmeyer (Taunus)
Junior Member Username: Taunus Post Number: 132 Registered: 6-2002 |
Congratulations DES ! You know, we want pics !!!!! I think you will have much fun there ! | ||
| Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
Junior Member Username: Cmhorner17 Post Number: 116 Registered: 4-2002 |
DES, This is awesome! TOTALLY awesome. It couldn't have happened to a more enthusiastic enthusiast. Relish every moment, and bring us LOTS of pics and stories. | ||
| Matt S (F40only)
Junior Member Username: F40only Post Number: 61 Registered: 3-2003 |
Des, thats awesome- have a great time. | ||
| Mike Clark (Vipersrt)
Junior Member Username: Vipersrt Post Number: 61 Registered: 10-2002 |
Just to show a little more magic that goes on in Louisiana, stop by here sometimes and do some reading!: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/79558/79558.html?1048632436 | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 925 Registered: 1-2002 |
I nominate Nika. That lady can WRITE!!! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3079 Registered: 9-2001 |
as suggested we should get someone to do an article or video on Des's experience | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 744 Registered: 10-2001 |
DES , U lucky Bstard !!! have the time of your life ! But please take some pics for us ! John , that is a very elegant gesture ! | ||
| Dirk de Jager (Dj_dirk)
New member Username: Dj_dirk Post Number: 20 Registered: 2-2002 |
WOW all i can say is congrats man have a GREAT time, take amazing pics and tell us afterwards ALL about it | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 924 Registered: 1-2002 |
WOW, John, you really are a good egg!! I am looking forward to meeting you in October. My friend, Al De Lauro, spoke very highly of the event. I really regret that I was unable to bring my 550 down there!! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 2952 Registered: 8-2002 |
Never. Just wanna say thanks again, John- this is really awesome... Also, to almost everyone else here, thank you for the encouraging wishes- it means a lot... You guys & girls rock... | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2656 Registered: 6-2001 |
so are you going to stop the noise? | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 111 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey John- the link you gave is for a place to get your head examined. You're not implying that we're all crazy and need a doctor are you? But this link works better: http://www.vip-llc.com/ | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 541 Registered: 5-2002 |
Des, You are the man.. The Ferrari man... Congrats. I guess you owe a big thanks to that jerk that started up with you... Ha Ha Ha | ||
| Mike Clark (Vipersrt)
Junior Member Username: Vipersrt Post Number: 58 Registered: 10-2002 |
So DES is going for free(the fee is being waived)? If so, he is a LUCKY guy! | ||
| Jamil Jamal (Jameel)
Junior Member Username: Jameel Post Number: 66 Registered: 9-2002 |
$795, doesn't seem that bad. I was expecting it to be in the thousands. | ||
| Michael Yip (Mightyslash)
Junior Member Username: Mightyslash Post Number: 158 Registered: 4-2002 |
The only reason why DES is still here because people on F chat are mature and more lenient. If he was on other forums, he'd be a joke and probably get his ass banned | ||
| Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member Username: Airbarton Post Number: 355 Registered: 11-2002 |
John, you are a true gentlemen. Des, we will all be eagerly waiting to hear how it goes so take good notes, and lots of pictures! | ||
| john w. houghtaling, II (Johnhoughtaling)
Junior Member Username: Johnhoughtaling Post Number: 97 Registered: 11-2002 |
As many of you have asked, yes the event is expensive , but I've made special arrangements for DES to come. For those of you interesetd, I have to limit it to 50 cars (100 people) this year, due to certain "entertaining" police escorts, and other "activities" that can only be pulled off with a controllable number. (you also cannot have a respected chef cook a really good meal for more than 100). But, after our intitial invitations are accepted and the spots are filled I will open it up to owners on a first come first serve basis. I will likely have 20 spots of the 50 open on a first come first serve basis. I will open this up next week. These spots will fill quickly. If you are interested go to www.VIPLLC.com. Next week you will be able to download the registration form. Price will be $795 per person for the 4 days (including everything, -police escorts, track fees, F1 driver demonstrations and rides, all meals, celebrity chef dinners and brunches, Parisian Dancing Girl show, black tie mardi gras ball on Bourbon street, 24 hour private limo service, Concorso on the Mississippi w/ Steamboat, horse drawn carriage parade, Police escorted Quarter Ferrari parade, garden district mansion brunch,- Price includes everyting except hotel accomidations, which are reserved at our 5 star host hotel). "Our guests will need a helmet and a tuxedo!!" Watch us knock DES' eyeballs out! | ||
| GThomas (Ferrariartist)
New member Username: Ferrariartist Post Number: 49 Registered: 2-2003 |
In the words of Johnathon Quaile Higgins... Oh My God... Congrats... sounds like one of those life-altering moments is about to occur... something to tell your grand-kids about... Grant | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 746 Registered: 9-2001 |
Amazing Des, Congratulations on your invitation. If anything, someone needs to make a small independent film about your journey. I'm sure a NYU film student would do it if they had a proper funding. | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 301 Registered: 11-2002 |
I couldn't think of anyone that deserves it more. Get video's to man (if you can) I would with pleasure host them for you, that way we can all experience what you have seen. As said before, you are one lucky son of a *biip* | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 594 Registered: 12-2002 |
You know, I was thinking about it at rehearsal tonight. I would say I'm jealous, but hey, DES deserves it | ||
| Mike Clark (Vipersrt)
Junior Member Username: Vipersrt Post Number: 57 Registered: 10-2002 |
Congrats DES. The event down here in New Orleans is WILD. If you come, you will have a great time. You should come down a day early, give me a call, and I could certainly show you a wild time here at New Olreans at night with the French Quater and Tulane University girls! | ||
| Jamil Jamal (Jameel)
Junior Member Username: Jameel Post Number: 65 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hey John H. that's really nice of you. BTW, how much does this event cost? Congrats DES. You better take lots of pictures, especially of the Enzo(s). | ||
| Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member Username: Vwh3rd Post Number: 95 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hey Des , That is Fantastic! John, Good to see a great gesture, Des is a true Auto-Junky and in my opinion , very Des-erving of the invite. | ||
| J Michael Jordan (Fonce_r_cheval)
New member Username: Fonce_r_cheval Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2002 |
DES, I lurk here a lot, and I must say it couldn't have happened to a more DEServing Ferraristi. And, yes, I've come to know you exactly as DEScribed on the LamboList post. Enjoy youself in NO, and I'm looking forward to your story of your trip there. | ||
| J.D. Smythe (Jeff)
Junior Member Username: Jeff Post Number: 157 Registered: 2-2001 |
Here's someone luckier than all of us. Over the weekend, a 25 year old software programmer from Los Angeles won $39 MILLION dollars at the Excaliber hotel in Las Vegas. He put just $3(that's three dollars) in a slot machine and won the giant jackpot. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 592 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hah congats DES! Your VERY lucky! Id do anything for a ride around a track in ANY Ferrari right now...much less an Enzo. Too bad the 333 is reserved, THAT would have been a blast. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 466 Registered: 10-2002 |
"DES, you have to go as a representative of all none Ferrari owners. Take lots of pictures. Can't wait to see your account of the event!" Heck... go as a representative of Ferrari owners, too!!... (because most of us won't even be able to experience that) WOW, sounds like an experience of a lifetime. Enjoy it, DES. To John: generosity is a mark of a gentleman. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 915 Registered: 1-2002 |
DES, you deserve it. But as Jim asked, ascertain the cost (if any--John H. may be "comping" you!!!), as it is normally very expensive. That said, I hope you do go. My wife & I missed it last year due to a simultaneous event with Brian Redman.....but we intend to go this year. So I hope to meet you there! | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey Des- to get here you can take Jet Blue Airways from JFK non-stop to New O. $79 each way and a nice plane- better then most all other airlines I've been on: www.jetblue.com I know if someone offered me a ride in an Enzo I'd be getting there SOMEHOW! Makes my offer of a 328 ride seem rather lame! | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 638 Registered: 1-2002 |
wow. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1477 Registered: 7-2001 |
DES, did John tell you what it costs? :-) | ||
| Wade Nunez(FortuneMotors) (308nut)
Junior Member Username: 308nut Post Number: 176 Registered: 7-2002 |
So are you coming or what????? Wade www.fortunemotors.com www.308qvregister.com New Orleans | ||
| Anthony_Ferrari (Anthony_ferrari)
Junior Member Username: Anthony_ferrari Post Number: 219 Registered: 11-2002 |
DES, you have to go as a representative of all none Ferrari owners. Take lots of pictures. Can't wait to see your account of the event! | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 1170 Registered: 11-2002 |
HEY DES, congrats man, you DEServe it. You've been kicked around for being a too talkative & opinionated, but being a true Enthusiast you managed to hang in there, way ta go! | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 326 Registered: 12-2002 |
DES, You DEServe it!!! You have proven to be a real Ferraristi. I admire your enthousiasm and have always know that it would one day pay off. Enjoy this wonderful event. Ton | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 300 Registered: 11-2002 |
Congratz Des, you are one lucky son af a ••••• | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 379 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey DES, now you can plan out all your vacations this year. LA in the summer, NO in the fall. Sounds like a pretty good year. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1549 Registered: 1-2001 |
nevermind...(just saw Rob is the moderator at LChat) | ||
| Terry Limehouse (Terrykarr)
Junior Member Username: Terrykarr Post Number: 94 Registered: 12-2002 |
So DES, who is Gunpoint? And yes, you are one lucky SOB. | ||
| Johns (Modenaf1fan)
Junior Member Username: Modenaf1fan Post Number: 228 Registered: 11-2002 |
lucky mofo | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
New member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2002 |
Saw that...congrats! Make sure you get lot's of pics for us! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 2936 Registered: 8-2002 |
Go here... Don't worry so much about the first few posts, rather check out John Houghtaling's reply to the whole thing... He's a real stand-up guy... Damn, am i lucky or what...? |