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James Pai (Jaymus)
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2001 - 5:07 am:   

I am down for anytime in Aug. Just let me know when you guys are doing it.

James
Julian Pham (Julian_Blk348)
Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2001 - 1:00 pm:   

How about 8/11 or 8/12... that would be a nice get together before the Moterey weekend. For those of us going up there as spectator, maybe we can discuss driving up there together then.

Julian
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2001 - 11:38 am:   

Ok,

Looks like we'll need to figure on another weekend.

I'll be out of town on the 7/28~7/29,

August 4th & 5th is in conflict

and the Monterey weekend is 8/18~8/19.

I'd sure like Julian & James to make it this time.

What do ya'll think?

Ben - HELP.

>> Larry
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2001 - 11:11 am:   

Heads up that the first weekend in Aug is "Hot Aug Nights" up in Reno, the BIG BIG BIG (250,000+ people) event for pre-72 American (muscle) cars, not that this directly affects us Ferraristi, but some of us (I get to decide at last minute) may be up there.

-Ben
Julian Pham (Julian_Blk348)
Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2001 - 2:54 am:   

Larry,

I'm out of town again the weekend of 8/4&5 but am available before or after. I would sure like to join you guys this time.

Julian
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 6:54 pm:   

Some of them pulled over to let us by when we suddenly appeared behind them. Those who blinked their eyes missed it.:)
'75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 6:42 pm:   

Looks like you guys had an excellent time. I can only imagine what all of the people in the other cars were saying as this parade of Ferraris rolled on by!
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 5:31 pm:   

Ok Guys,

I'll open the bidding for August 4th or 5th.

Destination TBD.

Who's in and what day? also destination suggestions. I thought I'd get this started early so all can reserve the day early.

There are no FCA activities that weekend.


We need a minimun of six cars this time.

1st ride: 4 Cars
Larry - 348TS
Dan - 348TS
James - TR
Julian -348TS

2nd ride: 5 Cars
Larry - 348TS
Dan - 348TS
Ben - TR
Tom - F355
Dan - F355

3rd ride: 6+ Cars?
Larry -348TS
? (Dan W)
? (Ben L)
? (James P)
? (Julian P)
? (Tom A)
? Bruce K)
? Richard S)
? Dan ?-355)
?

Just fill in your reservation, seats & tables in the upright & locked position. We need a few different models for the next ride.

>> Larry
Bruce Kubicka (Bruce)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 2:48 pm:   

Wish I could have gone. . . .looks like you guys had a blast!
Maybe next time,
Bruce
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 2:37 pm:   

I Had FUN !!! Echo to Dan's ... Can't wait till next month.

Ben, Thx for posting the pix. I like the last one. I just loved the "follow the leader" through the canyon.

That's what the ponies are for.
Tom Antal (Intenso)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 2:07 pm:   

Great cars, great people, great time, what more could you ask for......except for lasting all day. Till next time, Tom

PS. Ben, thanks for posting the pics.
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 1:25 pm:   

Well boys and girls, the meet yesterday was fun! There's nothing like hauling a$$ through the mountains at breakneck speed on our ponys.

The brunch was nice also.

I'm already looking forward to next month!

Dan
James Pai (Jaymus)
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2001 - 1:04 am:   

Ugggg.......

I missed it, looked like loads of fun!!!

My mechanic still has my car :(

Next time perhaps.

James
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2001 - 8:40 pm:   

Here is the evidence! I'll add more text based comments later, just so the masses can see us in action.

Enjoy and beware it may be slow loading from here on out!(I've shrunk them down to about %25 of normal)

-Ben

Before Dan R West's arrival
4 out of 5 rear ends
Group Shot
Group Shot other side
Going riding on the Freeway....
Uphill
Wheeeeee
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2001 - 8:30 pm:   

bad msg sorry
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2001 - 2:29 pm:   

*** Reminder ***
-----------------------------
Mini-Rally, Tomorrow Morning.
Los Gatos to Carmel
Meet at 9:30 Leave at 9:45
------------------------------
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2001 - 11:17 pm:   

Change of plan!!!

Do to a Farmer's Market Sunday Mornings in area previously setup for our meet, we've moved the meet up spot to the parking lot at:

Staples
423 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

still 9:30am this sunday 7/8

DISREGARD ALL THE MEETING INFO IN THE POST BELOW

-Ben
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2001 - 1:28 pm:   

Just so someone posted this (ok I'll do it), in case we get ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED in joining us.......

we've decided to meet up this sunday 7-8-01 at about 9:30am in front of the Los Gatos branch of the USPS, map as follows (cut and past the entire link,even the non-underlined parts):

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Typ&addr=101+S+Santa+Cruz+Ave&city=Los+Gatos&state=CA&slt=37.220500&sln=-121.985100&name=US+Post+Office&zip=95030&country=us&BFCat=&BFClient=&mag=9&desc=(800)+275-8777&cs=9&newmag=8&poititle=&poi=

Since I know nothing about LG other than FLG there is a park and a Hwy.17 entrance nearby. We'll be headed down 17 to 1 to meet up with others at Baja Cantina in Carmel right around noon(ish). Bring anything but a pillow, you won't be able to snooze on this ride. Looking forward to Sunday.

-Ben
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
Posted on Monday, July 02, 2001 - 1:49 pm:   

I'm looking forward to this coming Sunday!

Richard,

Do you know yet if you can make it or not?

Dan
Richard Scorer (Rscorer)
Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 - 12:03 am:   

I would love to join you on the 8th, but I appear to have a prior commitment. Won't know if I can make it until after this Sunday (1st)

Sounds like fun...

Richard
1999 355F1 Spider, Serie Fiorano (#94) "BLIMEY"
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2001 - 7:55 pm:   

Keep in mind that I'm in SF, 50 miles and about an hour north of what seems like close to most of you. Not that I'm really complainin' just thought to mention that it'll really be a long drive for moi.

Sunday it is!

-Ben
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2001 - 2:37 pm:   

Guys,

Let make this on Sunday, July 8th. Why don't we plan on meeting up at...say 9:30. I'll find a place to get us started and a drive route to The Baja Cantina in Carmel. We can have some lunch then do so some adventure crusing on the way back.

Drive time 1.5 ~ 2.0 hours? The place is Ferrari friendly and they even a advertise in the monthly FCA-Pacific newsletter.

Dan West will just meet us there and do the return with us.

Are we planning to have passengers with us or just us?

>>Larry
James Pai (Jaymus)
Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 - 1:17 pm:   

I think I can make it as well. This is for July 7/8th right?

Now I can see Ben's TR and compare sounds!

James

Hopefully Mark Spencer gets my alternator fixed this week or anytime before our rally.
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 - 12:34 pm:   

Brian -

Well I was going to retort something mean about Porsches and their owners all I can say is we'd welcome you to "Move on up" heck we might even be inclined to take you and the wife as riders along. Maybe we can plan for something like that? Anyone have an open navigator seat? I haven't worked that detail out yet for my car, let us know if you are interested.

-Ben
Tom Antal (Intenso)
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 6:38 pm:   

Larry, I'm still in. I'm not sure how long you are planing for a ride. We could do Hwy 1 North and cut up to Skyline, and down to 280. Or Hwy 1 South to Carmel Valley Road. I hear there is a Mexican restaurant up the valley that is Ferrari friendly. Not sure if the ride is to drive fast or be seen, or both. All are ok by me. Tom
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 1:48 pm:   

Guy,

Yes, I'm still interested. I think we just need to pick the 7th or 8th and meet-up place, route & destination.

Here's who we have so far (I think) Julian can't make it.

1 - Larry - 91 348ts
2 - Dan - 91 348ts
3 - Tom - 95 355tb
4 - Ben - 90 TR

I'll try to route a course, send some ideas OK.
respond with preferences and RSVP's.

>> Larry
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 12:43 pm:   

I'm still hoping we are on that weekend.

Dan
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 9:51 am:   

Are we still on for 7/7 or 7/8?

-Ben
Brian Harrington (Kilo_Watt)
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 2:04 am:   

Would you guys mind if at one of your get-togethers in the Bay Area a non-Ferrari-owner stopped by to admire your cars?

I'm a Porsche owner who hopes to join the Ferrari club someday-- gotta get the wife on board with this one though :)

If not, no problem.

-Brian
Julian Pham (Julian_Blk348)
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2001 - 12:58 am:   

Crap, I just realized I'm still in Texas Jul 7. I'm avail most weekends after.

Oops, sorry about that!
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2001 - 12:27 am:   

Ok, New count =5 so far

1 - Larry - 91 348ts
2 - Dan - 91 348ts
3 - Tom - 95 355tb
4 - Ben - 90 TR
5 - Jullian - 92 348ts

Let's try for a few more

>> Larry
Julian Pham (Julian_Blk348)
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2001 - 12:17 am:   

Hey guys,

I'm in too. In fact, I wouldn't mind a mini-cruise this weekend either.

Julian
Tom Antal (Intenso)
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2001 - 9:08 am:   

Count me in. Either day is good for me, just let me know the details. Tom
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 10:18 pm:   

Guys,

It looks like July 7 (Saturday) or July 8 (Sunday) is probably the best to try for something. I can try to find a Ferrari friendly place and we can all do Pizza or Burgers for a lunch stop.

Sat or Sunday... preferences?

... Count so far

1 - Larry - 91 348ts
2 - Dan - 91 348ts
3 - Tom - 95 355tb
4 - Ben - 90 TR

If we can get enough, I might even try to make some reservations/preferred parking. Of course open for ideas.
Tom Antal (Intenso)
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 7:38 pm:   

Sounds good, let me know when. I live in Los Gatos. I'm out of the country for the next couple of weekends, but would love take part in this when I'm back. Tom
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 7:09 pm:   

Larry,

I'm in. The only conflicts are this coming weekend and June 23.

Dan
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 6:59 pm:   

Count me in....only bad day for me so far would be 6/24....I'll explain that in another post soon.


-Ben
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 5:52 pm:   

Several of the local guys met a few weeks ago and did a little spin through the Santa Cruz Mountains, we ended up stopping at a little restaruant patio at the summit.

I wanted to see if there is interest in doing it another mini-adventure/rally within the next few weeks.

Based on the responses we could schedule the time/place/and routes. All would not be in conflict with any FCA events.

Any takers?

>> Larry

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