| Author | Message | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 439 Registered: 4-2002 |
Just got in from LA-la land. Weather was just like Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Sunday on was unfamiliar to me. What was that blue color overhead? It was GREAT to finally meet Matt and James. I think that the dark grey metallic (jeez, I'll NEVER get those stupid Italian names for color down) is now my most favorite color for a 308 GTB/S car. James' Testarossa? Comment not needed. It's a Testarossa, after all. Ferrari sightings: A little disappointing. Granted, it was raining the first two days, but not the following three days. I saw just two Ferraris (I'm not counting Matt's, James', and the museum cars, just road sightings.) Both were on La Brea (sp?), almost at the same location, but two days apart. Red 355GTB, dark (Grey?, it was night) 360 coupe. Heard the 360 before I saw it. Cruised Wilshire, Rodeo, Sunset, Hollywood, etc. a bunch. That was it. Petersen's: This is a great 'General Public' museum. You know what I mean. You go there for the cars, but they have enough 'diorama'-type displays to keep the great unwashed happy. Good diversity. Movie star cars to interest the public, serious hardware for those of us with grease under our fingernails. I spotted a display of 'Cannonball' books (Brock Yates) in the gift shop. I mentioned to Matt that I had heard this was an interesting read. Picked one up to buy. Matt pointed at a sign and said "There is a book signing in 1/2 hour". Geez. How lucky can you get? We went to McDonalds - the Ferrari in the parking lot was a nice touch for Wilshire Blvd. Went back and attended the talk, Q&A session, and book signing. Hal Needham, the world's worst movie director ('Smokey and the Bandit', 'Cannonball Run', and others) signed my book also. Yates wife was there - she was the passenger in the ambulance Yates drove in the last Cannonball run. Got her signature too. Look for a separate subject on the Marconi | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 433 Registered: 8-2002 |
Gene, That was My 308. James had his testarossa next to mine until about 12:00 so we must have all passed each other. I think next time we do this I will post my cell number. I guess no one red that I would be wearing a red hawaiian shirt. Oh well. Things to know for next time. It was fun to hang out with Hans and Jim. M | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 59 Registered: 8-2002 |
I showed up with my 2 sons close to 12:00. I saw the Grigio Titanico 308 parked on the 2nd floor then moved to the 1st floor parking. I wasn't able to meet with anyone but enjoyed the museum with my family. Went to Farmer's Market 3rd and Fairfax afterwards for some grub... absolutely great place with lots of selections from Crepes and pastries to Kebabs and Gyros... hmmmm i'm salavating again... | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 432 Registered: 8-2002 |
That was him Wayne. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 410 Registered: 8-2002 |
I think it's really funny that we were all there and couldn't get it together. I kept thinking someone would see us (two guys with a 5 year old) and say something. Hans, did you buy (or look at) a 1/18 scale Ferrari (vintage) in the gift shop? I saw someone that resembled you standing in the shop with one in his hand. That's so funny. The museum's not that big. Next time I'll give out my cell #. | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2002 |
yes that was me! We should organize a ferrarichat meet. I am on the roadfly.com M3 boards and we have meets every few months. They are great opportunities to meet fellow board members and see their cars. Maybe we should start a post and see how many members would be interested in this. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 430 Registered: 8-2002 |
shahin, I am fine with that but I think unless we schedule it far out in advance, such as 6 months, it would be hard. I think I saw you and your friend walking around. You can come over anytine you want and we can start to get something going. We should have it in Orange County or southern LA county. That should draw more f-chatters and f-cars. Was that your BMW I snaped a pic of? | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 59 Registered: 4-2002 |
Maybe we should have a ferrarichat.com meet for southern california. That way we can actually meet eachother and put some faces to the names. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 221 Registered: 6-2002 |
I was there - met with Hans and Matt. We stood around looking for others, went for coffee down the street, left a note with the cashier, but didn't see anyone. Nice drive up, however, as the rain moved east and the skies were clear. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 429 Registered: 8-2002 |
Pics of the trip. http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/164717.html?1036974569 Shahin, We saw you pull in!! | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 58 Registered: 4-2002 |
me too. I couldnt find anyone. I just saw the ferrari's on the top of the parking structure. I was wearing a black sweater and was with my friend. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 409 Registered: 8-2002 |
Apologies to all. I just got home from the Petersen Museum. We arrived a little early and my boss' kid was too antsy so we went ahead and toured the exhibits. I kept my eyes open for you guys, but didn't see anything that looked like a group of more than two. Perhaps I wasn't the only one missing from the group. Sorry I missed meeting you all. | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 57 Registered: 4-2002 |
Ok, ill be the kid in the silver bmw coupe. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 218 Registered: 6-2002 |
Just spoke with Matt - Yes; Peterson at 11:00. Jim S. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 217 Registered: 6-2002 |
Good question. Is this still on? Peterson? 11:00 am? Jim S. | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 56 Registered: 4-2002 |
is this still on?? | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 55 Registered: 4-2002 |
Sorry Matt, I have a silver coupe. I bought a hyundai for driving to school and the damn car broke down on me today in the rain. I bought it 6 months ago, it just completely shut down. Theyll be fixing it monday, what a joke. I will most likely be there on sunday. | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
New member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 29 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm coming I have no F-car, but I've got some passion. Matt I sent you a confirmation mail. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 426 Registered: 8-2002 |
So far I have Me, Hans, L. Wayne Ausbrooks his boss and son. Maybe's are Art and Gene. shahin, Are you coming? BTY Is your M3 a conv? If so, I was the freak that slowed down to see you at the corner of Tournament and Valenica this afternoon. M | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 55 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, Tentatively - I'm in with your guys. I may be quite late... I don't get out of Church 'til 11am... Also, if its not raining. Its Friday today and its raining pretty hard. Gene | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 414 Registered: 8-2002 |
So far I have Me, Hans, L. Wayne Ausbrooks his boss and son........ | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 399 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans, I have been planing to visit the Marconi Museum for some time, but have yet to actually do it. Unfortunately, I can not go on Monday. I am off Thursday (today), Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, however, so if there's something you would like to do on those days, let me know. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 437 Registered: 4-2002 |
I know some of you actually have somewhere that you have to be weekdays, but if you're free, I'll be going to the Marconi museum Monday, 12:30-ish. Call me at the hotel if you want to go. Since it's by reservation, we might have to notify them if more are going. Also, I'm still looking for a date Friday night or Saturday afternoon. From this very moment forward, I'll be email-less, so call the Millenium Biltmore, ask for Jean Kurtz. She reserved it, I just get to stay there. Have to carry her bags, tho. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 396 Registered: 8-2002 |
I mentioned the Petersen visit at work and now my boss wants to go along and take his 5 year old son. Sounds like I'll be spending most of my time babysitting the two of them (I don't really mind, though). Still, I'll see you guys there. Wayne | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 432 Registered: 4-2002 |
BTW, although a bunch of us are going to Petersen's on Sunday, I'm still very free Saturday. Lunch anyone? I'll be at [email protected] until noonish Thursday, after that, call the Millenium Biltmore, and ask for Jean Kurtz. She'll scream, security will check you over, and then I'll pick up the phone. But don't let that deter you. Hope to see some of you there. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 425 Registered: 4-2002 |
Post-Cartum depression: I'm preparing to leave for LA (-la land) tomorrow. Drove the F-car for tha last time for the near foreseeable future today. Kissed it goodnight. Hope it doesn't miss me. It tends to wet on the floor if I don't pay attention to it. We've seen therapists, etc., but, well, that's another story. Left the Ferrari Bear in the back seat. Hopefully, that will keep it company until I get back. Maybe I can bring it a key ring or something. Looking forward to Matt, et al for the Petersen Museum Sunday. Seems we might have a good crowd. I wasn't going to bring my clunky 35mm camera, but with the potential F-car involvement, it will be a necessary accessory. See you all (Y'all?) there. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 395 Registered: 8-2002 |
Great Art. Hope to see you there!! M | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 764 Registered: 6-2001 |
Matt: I just used the Yahoo driving function, and Santa Monica is the closest. There is supposed to be a lot of weather in California this weekend. If the weather isn't too bad, that's where I'll go. I can pick up a rental car and its only 4.5 miles. Art | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
New member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 49 Registered: 8-2002 |
other easy close-by airports for private planes Hawthorne Airport - (short runway) 18 miles south of Petersen Torrance Airport 25 miles south of Petersen a little further south - Long Beach Airport | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 393 Registered: 8-2002 |
Art. There is only one close by that will accept small planes. It is Santa Monica. Van Nuys is an alternate. M | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 762 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hans: Let me look and see. If there is an airport near, I can fly in and get over there on Sunday. I'll keep you posted. Art | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 385 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sunday it is. 11:00 am We can meet in the admissions area. I will be wearing a Red Hawaiian shirt If you drive your Ferrari, You will get FREE parking. If you drive a different car... $6 If you are going, Please e-mail me to confirm so I can get the info to Peterson. So far I have Me, Hans, and L. Wayne Ausbrooks I can be reached at [email protected] | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 378 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans, It is a Ferrari. We don't need to take it apart. We'll just drive it a couple of miles and wait for it to fall apart  Art. Can you stick around until Sunday and go to the Peterson? M | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 395 Registered: 4-2002 |
(Image of guy modestly stubbing toe into ground) Gosh, guys. I'm a little overwhelmed. Matt: Good to speak to you. BTW, I forgot to mention the 'car inspection'. These damn 'GT4s all seem to be different, and I'm always curious to see how your car's hoses are routed, etc. No firewall/1 piece firewall/3 piece firewall?? Horizontal 'Dino' indentation in nose? I'll bring some wrenches, and we'll take it apart in the parking lot. James: If you can't join us Sunday, perhaps we can 'do lunch' Saturday? Your people can contact my people. Which is pretty much me. I'll be at this email until Thurs morn, after that call the Biltmore and ask for Jean Kurtz. Email me offline before Thurs and I'll get you phone #s, both here and cell. Hubert: I'll have to check into the Marconi. Transportation could be a bit of an issue, but not insurmountable. Thanks all, Hans. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 761 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hans: Thursday is a track day at Willow Springs for motorcycles. I'll be there on a GSXR 1000. Art | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 281 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hans, If you can, check out the Marconi museum in Tustin, CA; it's a bit south of where you'll be staying, but they have an amazing collection: two F50's, F1 cars, motorcycles, and on and on. Check out the link below: http://www.marconimuseum.org One stipulation however, you must make an appointment to visit. -hubert | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 377 Registered: 8-2002 |
James, It would be on Sunday. Is that better for you? Matt | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 206 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hans - the 23 window VW bus is a recent acquisition. I use it to haul dirty Ferrari parts around. My high school son will use it around town. I need to dress appropriately when driving it - head band, bell bottoms, flower shirt, and other paraphernalia. Oh, and surf has to be up - definitely up. Saturday ?may? be do-able, but unlikely. I have to get one kid to a soccer game somewhere in Los Angeles. If I can get him a ride home, I may be able to join everyone for lunch. More to come. Jim S. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 375 Registered: 8-2002 |
FYI, What's going on at Peterson http://www.petersen.org/ | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 374 Registered: 8-2002 |
James, It would be "AHHSOME" if you can make it. I had to clear it with my Domestic Engineer as well M | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 392 Registered: 4-2002 |
James: Just looked at your profile. Is the vehicle in the background your track car? | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 205 Registered: 6-2002 |
Matt - I will check the Little League, AYSO Soccer, and NJB Basketball schedules this weekend, and let you know. Getting 3 kids to their appropriate fields/courts makes Easy Sabre routes into O'Hare (American Airlines) pale in comparison. I would love to join you, but must first check with the boss and the kids' sports schedule. More to come. Jim S. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 369 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sure Shahin, everyone is welcome | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2002 |
hey I would like to come, I have never been there. Im only 19 is it still ok if I join you? I will be able to confirm my attendance by friday if that is ok. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 368 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sunday it is. 11:00 am We can meet in the admissions area. I will be wearing a Red Hawaiian shirt If you drive your Ferrari, You will get FREE parking. If you drive a different car... $6 What snobbs huh? Hans - If you need a ride I am good to pick you up at the hotel or wherever. I will e-mail my phone numbers. The more the better. If you are going, Please e-mail me to confirm so I can get the info to Peterson. So far I have Me, Hans, and L. Wayne Ausbrooks | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3113 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hans, if you have a car out there you have to take Angel Crest Highway for a multi hours tour. Awesome awesome awesome! I was lucky enough to have had a Ferrari there to drive around in and it was just a gret 3 day vacation! e-mail Tino and see if he is in for the museum. He can probably bring some friends and fill up the group. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 385 Registered: 4-2002 |
I'm in for anything that fits with the rest of you for the Petersen museum. For me, Fri night, Sat day, or Sun day. Matt: A ride would be appreciated. I'm debating on whether or not to get a rental car, as I wouldn't need it much. It would just sit for some/much of the time. Keep in touch. | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
New member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 44 Registered: 8-2002 |
Folks, Please decide the exact day and time at the Peterson so we could all schedule accordingly... and before I say I'm definitely in. Tentatively... count me in. Gene | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 352 Registered: 8-2002 |
Shanhin, I can throw a rock and hit COC. Hans, do you need a ride? Friday night, Sat before 1 or anytime Sunday? I'll take pics and post. If Shanhin and David go, then we have 5. Half way there! If we don't get 10, then at least he can make our own self guided tour. Price without 10 is $10 and $6 for parking. Price with 10 is $6, kids under 5 free, parking is still $6. The Peterson is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax in Los Angeles. The parking lot is located on Fairfax, south of Wilshire Blvd. Next to MOCA and the La Bbea tar pits. M | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
New member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2002 |
Shahin, Fairfax and Wilshire in L.A. Southeast corner. Kind of hard to miss. | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
Junior Member Username: Shahin Post Number: 51 Registered: 4-2002 |
where is the peterson museum located? BTW Matt, I go to college of the canyons, just thought I would mention it since I saw your [email protected] | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 394 Registered: 8-2002 |
Count me in for the Petersen thing. Let's see how many others we can get. Wayne | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 378 Registered: 4-2002 |
Thanks, Matt - I'll be in touch. I doubt there will be a group tho, for the Peterson thing. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 349 Registered: 8-2002 |
I can schedule tours for Friday night or anytime Sunday. We need a group of 10 or more to get a guided tour. Kids are welcome on the tour. On Friday, the museum closes @ 6.00 pm. The tour needs to start by 5. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 348 Registered: 8-2002 |
Peterson is closed on Monday's just as an FYI. Would you be intrested in a tour on Sunday to the Museum? I can set things up for the museum. Parking and tickets if we get a large enough group. I can be reached at [email protected] P.S. It is going to rain in LA on Thurs night, Friday and Sat. F-cars melt in the rain. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 376 Registered: 4-2002 |
I'll be in the downtown LA area from Friday thru Monday. Anybody around want to visit, coffee, beer, lunch, dinner, or ????? I'll be at the Millenium Biltmore. Some of my schedule is blocked off, but I'll be available Friday night, Saturday day, maybe Sunday day, and most of the day/night Monday. My other half will be with me Monday, else it's just me. I'd like to take in the Petersen car museum. Anyone want to go? Reach me until Thurs am at [email protected] Hope to see some of you then. Hans. |