| Author | Message | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 21 Registered: 9-2003 |
Lets try to go to eat where there is lots of good parking. | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 20 Registered: 9-2003 |
I suggested to Sam those FRS radios. I have 4 of them so I could loan out 3. I will be coming from East Williston. It's near Mineola. If anybody wants to hook up for the drive east let me know. | ||
| Frank Giustiniani (550)
New member Username: 550 Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sam, Date, time and applebees is good for me. I have a handheld VHF. Maybe some other boat guys have one. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 364 Registered: 4-2002 |
who is coming from the NYC area? bergen county preferably...i'ld like to follow someone who knows where they are going  | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2003 |
ROE NEWS UPDATE: 1) 10/11 IS THE DATE 2) We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam Kevin Billy Ed Dave John Rob DES Joshua David Frank (= 12 cars). 3) I propose we all meet at Applebees off Exit 62 of the LIE, however the following has been suggested: A) Everyone posts where they live and we might pick a different meeting place. B) If people can get "walkie talkies" it would make car to car communication possible. I have a feeling off exit 62 will be the best as it is a sort of gateway to "out east." Perhaps we can meet around 11:00 AM, then hit a winery on the north fork at around 12. We would have a late lunch on Shelter Island around 2. We are on the way off Shelter Island around 4 or so. Barney may have a winery picked out. Restaurant suggestions on Shelter Island: Planet Bliss Shelter Island/Shelter Island Heights 23 N. Ferry Rd. (Duval St.) Shelter Island, NY, 11964 (631) 749-0053 OR Chequit Inn Shelter Island/Shelter Island Heights 23 Grand Ave. (Waverly Pl.) Shelter Island Heights, NY, 11965 (631) 749-0018 OR?? All of these are merely suggestions, of course. Make your own and we can see if there is a consensus for a different agenda. Thanks Sam | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6588 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, i did...? Oh, man... i'm seriously having some very troubling memory problems... Geez... Anyone have any idea how short term memory loss this bad can occur in a 24 year old...? Ok, back on topic; 10/11 is the tentative date...? | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 611 Registered: 4-2002 |
The black enzo belongs to a guy with a last name of Pontiero. He and his son usee to race with FLI challenge race team. Dave, i was right there when he yelled at few guys who were looking at his car. i have to tell you that it was embaressing! | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 109 Registered: 5-2003 |
Okay let's bring this thread back to where it started. The date 10/11 this is confirmed? Now, where and when are we going to meet up? PS: DES you did invite me in that day. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 360 Registered: 4-2002 |
but honestly, i dont really care about keeping my car waxed etc, but look and dont touch, if that was my enzo, hell even with my vette i dislike when people touch it....you can always tell car enthusiasts, they look at cars with their arms behind their backs, camera's everything not swinging in the air giving the owner a heart attack...Look but dont touch | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 108 Registered: 7-2003 |
I really appreciate what I have, I don't take it for granted, and I take care of what I own. Still, there is no point in putting things on a shelf. For example, I bought a Franklin Mint Ice Cream Truck. Beautiful model from when I was a kid. Well, my three year old got a hold of it and did what 3 year olds will do. But he gets more enjoyment out of it then I ever will as a mere display piece. Same with the Ferrari. I let friends who are enthusiasts drive it. Sharing it is what the true pleasure is. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6578 Registered: 8-2002 |
No, Dave, you're absolutely right; ••••, now that i think about it, (i'm so unintentionally rude), i never invited you in that day you came to pick me up; i would love to have shown you my model collection... Please excuse me, sometimes my manners just evaporate; my apologies... You're right, my model collection has a huge worth to me and, as you said, anyone who ever sees it is more than welcome to take the cars off the shelf, open the doors, play with it, slap it around, whatever- that's why they're all out of the boxes, sitting on the shelf and the dressers; anyone wants to really check 'em out, they can... As far as relationships go, you're right on that, too... i have some invaluable relationships that i could never, ever put a price on... If i had an Enzo, i'd like to believe that i'd just toss the keys to a friend and say, "yeah, sure, take it for a spin..." but at the very least i would most certainly NOT yell at ANYONE for being NEAR the car... The Enzo - especially the black one - has so much more meaning to me than just being a car but compared to a human being, it's just a car. A scratch can be buffed out, a dent can be banged out or however they do it with carbon fiber; there's no reason to put more value on an object than on a person. | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 108 Registered: 5-2003 |
"I just don't own anything worth anything" . . .how untrue. I would hope your model collection is worth something to you(I'm not speaking of monetary value, because it's irrelevant and I'm not counting your personal relationships which as the commercial says; are priceless). But, I'm sure if someone came over who you had never met and showed interest in your most cherished model, you would pick it up and hand it to them and say "sure have a look, open the doors, etc). Personality traits don't change that much in people. You are, what you are. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6563 Registered: 8-2002 |
You know what Dave, i'd love to agree with you but i can't... Not because i don't, but because i just don't own ANYTHING worth anything... However, i always tell myself if i can ever have a Ferrari - an Enzo or whatever, i'll always be kind to people; i'll always stop for enthusiasts just as i know what it's like to be an enthusiast... i can understand being nervous about someone inadvertently messing up a car while admiring but yelling at someone seems a little uncalled for... i don't know the whole situation, but if someone was "CLOSE" to the car and this guy started yelling, well, then... that's not cool... i thought people buy these cars to have fun...? Why do some of them then seem so uptight...? It's confusing... | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 107 Registered: 5-2003 |
First I will say this, I know it is an expensive car. This guy was so worried about anybody approaching the thing. Yelled at a couple of people for just barly touching it. S--- I have been near cars worth 20X this thing and one of maybe a few, not hundreds and the folks have been great saying things like "sit in it if you like". I have no tolerance for crybabies and overprotective mothers. JMO | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6554 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ouch! | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 232 Registered: 12-2002 |
"Why be so uptight?" DES, He probably heard about you!!! LOL | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6552 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, what makes you say that...? Have you met him...? In what way is he uptight...? That sorta thing really irks me... Why be so uptight...? | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 106 Registered: 5-2003 |
If it's the same guy who went to the July charity rally to the Hamptons, don't bother, he is way to uptight about the thing. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6549 Registered: 8-2002 |
Anyone know the owner of the black Enzo on the Island...? Someone wanna show him this thread or give him a heads-up about the run... i'm head over heels, madly in love with that car and i'd love to see it... i get heavy-hearted just thinking about it... | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1228 Registered: 8-2001 |
Thank you guys for the invitation though. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 106 Registered: 7-2003 |
ROE NEWS UPDATE: 1) DATE: 10/11 2) We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam Kevin Billy Ed Dave John Rob DES Joshua David Frank (= 12 cars). Sorry you can't make it Kenny. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1227 Registered: 8-2001 |
Ahh, can't make it that weekend, I'll be at school. Damn. NEXT TIME! | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 105 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yes, Barney, the winery is what we'd like to do. Thanks! | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 229 Registered: 12-2002 |
There's been rumor of an F40 cruising around the Westhampton area lately... I haven't seen it yet though... | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 12 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hope to be there with the 328. Always wanted a ride in an F40, anybody out there with one? | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 97 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey Barney, I know Jim(yellow GTS QV) would like to be there. Just a question of if his car will be ready, should be. Ed I'm getting phyched also, just don't do the rain date on the 12th(only kidding, but I won't be able to make it that day). | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 227 Registered: 12-2002 |
Wow this is shaping up very nicely... I'm psyched already. | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 469 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sam Sorry I have been out for a few days. I will be seeing my father tonight and I will let you know about a winery (if that is still in the plans) if you have not yet done so. A rain date is tough with everyones schedule. The 12th is Columbus Day and the Japan Grand Prix, so that might be a bad rain date - unless we could end up somewhere to watch the GP?????? Anyway, I sent some e-mails out tonight so we will see if anyone else is interested. I skipped those who responded in the thread. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 104 Registered: 7-2003 |
ROE NEWS UPDATE: 1) DATE: 10/11 2) We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam Kevin Billy Ed Dave John Rob Kenny DES Joshua David Frank (= 12 cars). 3) Barney: Thanks again for offering to send an e-mail inviting all NY members. Need any suggestions for the e-mail? We need to pick a rain date. 4) No repaints, total or otherwise, on this trip; no time. Sorry. | ||
| Frank Giustiniani (550)
New member Username: 550 Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2003 |
Count me in for ROE. Open for all dates. Check getting on and off ferry ramps. | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2003 |
heh, yea, I saw that thread, good stuff. | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 226 Registered: 12-2002 |
Well i was't sure what you meant... I mean, some of the posts aren't making much sense these days. Did you see the "DES" thread in OT? | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 225 Registered: 12-2002 |
I think you're posting in the wrong thread. lol I'm guessing you want to be in "Total Repaint" Unless I'm missing something here... | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 13 Registered: 9-2003 |
Actually, I posted that under the wrong thread, for those of you who are really confused. It was supposed to go under the "total repaint" thread. I dunno what happened, it musta been the beer. my bad! | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 12 Registered: 9-2003 |
Heh, I knew it would not be popular, but we must see where the limits are, no? Push the envelope! ;-) | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 224 Registered: 12-2002 |
Joshua- HUH??? Another post like that and we'll push you back to 2000 ft.!!!! | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2003 |
I think an interesting twist to this thread would be to hear about shops that did an absolutely horrible job! Lets hear some NEGATIVE reviews! ;-) | ||
| David (Nboy)
New member Username: Nboy Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2003 |
I still haven't been to a Ferrari get-together. Count me in for 10/11! David | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 268 Registered: 3-2003 |
Sam, Count me in for 10/11 | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sam sounds great. Just let me know what you want to do. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 99 Registered: 7-2003 |
ROE NEWS FLASH! 1) NOW THE SEMI OFFICIAL DATE: 10/11! 2) We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam (11/15, 10/18, 10/19 NG) Kevin Billy Ed (11/1 NG) Dave (10/1-10/7 10/12 NG) John (10/18 NG) Rob Kenny DES Joshua (Welcome) (= 10 cars). 3) Barney: Thanks agin for offering to send an e-mail inviting all NY members. Need any suggestions for the e-mail? I think we should call it for 10/11 and pick a rain date. PS: Gregory: The staging area for all I figure will be around Exit 63 off LIE, but I'd be happy to head out there with you after breakfast. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6346 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Ed... Joshua, welcome to FerrariChat, the more, the merrier...! Don't hesitate to post more pictures of the one in your profile, in the collectibles section... | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2003 |
Heh, sarcasm noted! Great, I will mark it on my calender, and will have the distance radar installed on the ol' M-family truckster, so as not to crowd the Tifosi! ;-) | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 221 Registered: 12-2002 |
I don't know Josh... Let me check the FChat bylaws and see about BMW's... OK... seems that as long as you followed behind us keeping at least a 1500 ft distance it would be allowed... (by the way... Welcome to FChat!) | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2003 |
Guys, I am new here and would love to take part in this, though I am not yet "in the fold" of F-car ownership. Would a lowly BMW M3 cramp your style? if so I will not be offended, really, but I would love to at least come to the "start point" to see all those lovely cars off! | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 220 Registered: 12-2002 |
DES... I think Billy means that you can sit in the passenger seat of his TR, although he will be driving the 355 that day... lol | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6331 Registered: 8-2002 |
Billy, i don't want to impose, but that DOES sound awesome... Thank you... As long as it's cool with you, i'd be honored to take your passenger's seat... | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 467 Registered: 8-2002 |
I am open for any day so far in Oct/Nov. Just let me know if 10/11 is the day so i do not plan anyhting else. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 4328 Registered: 9-2001 |
Guys Talk also to Steve Solomon about this, he organized the same thing 2 year ago, we did the whole ferry thing too, just watch out for havest/fall festivals which can slow the trip back to the city. Tom here are the pics http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/251280/2965.html | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 77 Registered: 5-2003 |
If there is a rain date. I need to add 10/12 as NG - I have the TVR annual show in NJ. | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 9 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sam any ideas yet where we might meet? Maybe for breakfast. I think we both come from the same general area. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 98 Registered: 7-2003 |
TENTATIVE DATE: 10/11! We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam (11/15, 10/18, 10/19 NG) Kevin Billy Ed (11/1 NG) Dave (10/1-10/7 NG) John (10/18 NG) Rob Kenny DES (= 10 cars). Need the NG dates from the rest of you | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1190 Registered: 8-2001 |
If I'm around, I'm good to go. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 349 Registered: 4-2002 |
hell I guess I am game, just let me know the date | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2003 |
I also might have an open seat. The wife said she dosn't want to go. | ||
| billy zissis (89tr)
Member Username: 89tr Post Number: 272 Registered: 4-2001 |
Well DES you can ride with me if you want. My girlfriend probably won't be able to make it because she works on weekends so I will have an empty seat | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2003 |
Just about any day sounds good. Retired last year so time is easy. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6317 Registered: 8-2002 |
John, how are you...? i haven't seen you on here in a while; i hope all is well... Believe me, i'd love to come... i'll have to wait and see... | ||
| John Li (Pchop)
Junior Member Username: Pchop Post Number: 118 Registered: 6-2002 |
DES: get your butt out here and join the party!!! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6315 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sam, if i can get The Bird to take me, we'll be there...i'll assume these are all weekend dates that are being discussed; if that's the case, i'm tentatively open to anything... | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2003 |
DES: As far as I am concerned, it is open to anyone who loves cars, and or LI, and or F cars. You in? Sam | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2003 |
Most dates are good | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 218 Registered: 12-2002 |
October 11th works for me... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6309 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ferrari ROE... ...that's got an awesome ring to it; this should be a yearly thing, like the Hampton's charity thing... Is this run exclusive to owners...? | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2003 |
I meant "bringing." How's 10/11 for people? It is Columbus day weekend, but that may be appropriate. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 95 Registered: 7-2003 |
Good, Kevin..you binging the brood? Yes a smile will get us somehwere. A smile and a 20 will get us further. Seriously though, it is possible we can get a boat to ourselves. We now have the following, with my NG dates: Andy Barney Gregory Sam (11/15, 10/18, 10/19 NG) Kevin Billy Ed (11/1 NG) Dave (10/1-10/7 NG) John (10/18 NG) (= 8 cars). Need the NG dates from the rest of you | ||
| Kevin Landry (Idloveaguinness)
New member Username: Idloveaguinness Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2003 |
We were just on Shelter Island for a wedding....The ferry was somewhat tight, but not enough so that we were worried about opening doors, etc. The folks that run the ferry are nice guys.....we chatted with them the whole way over....I bet a simple request and a smile would find us on our own boat.....at the very least, they run often enough (every 15 minutes or so) that we could probably get our own ferry over anyway...especially when we add the other cars in the caravan....I can offer my Pilot to the mix, which seats 7-8 or 6 and lots of guinness......:^) The transition from the dock to the boat was smooth, plenty of clearance..... I'm very open on dates....... | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 217 Registered: 12-2002 |
Gregory, The shelter island ferries are very small. Only a few cars at a time. You don't even get out of your car. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 93 Registered: 7-2003 |
Great, John!, We now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam Kevin Billy Ed (11/1 NG) Dave (10/1-10/7 NG) John (10/18 NG) (= 8 cars). | ||
| John Li (Pchop)
Junior Member Username: Pchop Post Number: 117 Registered: 6-2002 |
Sam, next weekend and the weekend of 10/18 is no good for me. Other than that, it sounds like a great plan to me. Please count me in. I'll emailing you my contact info offline. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 92 Registered: 7-2003 |
I understand Gregory. My experience on the Ferry is that people are extra careful because it is tight AND you stay with your car. Lastly, the odds are you will be next to another F car if there are enough of us (it is a small ferry). | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sounds like fun, but the ferry idea makes me a little nervous. Not getting on or off but the other cars you might wind up next to. You know people have no respect for other cars, just look at the doors of any car that is regularly parked at the local mall. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 89 Registered: 7-2003 |
OK, we now have the following: Andy Barney Gregory Sam Kevin Billy Ed (11/1 NG) Dave (10/1-10/7 NG) (= 7 cars). PS Thanks Dave and Ed for providing info on your schedule. We need everyone to do the same. Like Ed, I need to consult my "social director." I don't think the clearance on the ferries will be an issue. I've been on them many times. It is the only way to drive on or off the island. They have a flat ramp that goes right in the boat. Looks like we may have a nice turnout for this. Sam | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 216 Registered: 12-2002 |
Sam, Count me in too. I presume we are talking about a weekend. I won't be around the weekend of 11/1. I have to check with my social coordinator (my wife) for other unavailable dates. I wonder how the clearance is getting on and off the ferries? Last fall my daughter had a soccer game on Shelter Island and we ate at a reasonable place there. I'll find out what it was. | ||
| Sam Germana (Sjmst)
Junior Member Username: Sjmst Post Number: 86 Registered: 7-2003 |
Thought this might be worth a new thread. For the ROE (Run Out East): As people express an interest, try to give as many dates that are good for you as possible. Feel free to suggest times and routes, as well as places for pit stops. My $.02: I like the winery(s) tour idea. Up the North side, a ride on the Shelter Island Ferry, then back on the South side. If there are enough people, I could call ahead to wineries and tell them (warn them?) we are coming. Could also make lunch reservations someplace (Shelter Island?) I can see the pics now: A literal boat load of "Ferraris on the Ferry" 4 so far. I'll try to keep track. Andy Barney Gregory Sam |