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  1. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    #626 Saint Bastage, Sep 20, 2009
    Beautiful day for a ride. Welcome to Scott (360), Rick (Saleen Mustang), and Chris with Griffin (MGA). All wonderful cars and nice guys. Broke up a little early (11:00) for various reasons, most of all, to nice a day to stand around a parking lot when you could be driving.

    Hockey season is becoming a real challenge for me. I had to get back home then head out to Worcester for a double header. Can't wait till he gets his own license.
     
  2. UConn Husky

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    #627 UConn Husky, Sep 20, 2009
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  3. FJS961

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    #628 FJS961, Sep 20, 2009
    It was a such a beautiful weekend to get the cars out and drive. I am sure glad I got rid of my work responsibilities as that would have killed the entire weekend for me. Scott's 360 did sound great leaving and the ride height (ahem!) looked pretty damn aggressive. You know this is under my skin....

    I ordered polished stainless tips to fit over the stock ones and and REAL Italian horn kit ... my projects are small time at this point.

    I did have a "breakthtough" Saturday. I took my wife out to dinner at Grant's in West Hartford center in the 430 and parked on the street right near the restaurant. Except for the parking ticket (expired meter) nothing bad happened.

    My calendar is totally cleared for Oct 18th

    Next weekend we are going out of town so I am a no for any Sunday activities :(

    Have a good week fellow "Gatherers"
     
  4. UConn Husky

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    #629 UConn Husky, Sep 21, 2009
    +1, love WH center for dinner, especially Grants. Parking is hit or miss, never brought the 355 down there...usually take the Firebird, nice area for convertible cruising. A few weeks ago saw a blue 360 spider parked on the street too.
     
  5. Deutsch Marques

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    #630 Deutsch Marques, Sep 21, 2009
    I have recently discovered WH as well. Great area, lots to choose from. I wish all city centers were as nice. We go to The Counter or Max Burger a lot, or Cheesecake now and then. Haven't had a chance to go anywhere else yet.

    Driving down from Agawam is the best part. It's all "back roads" and a nice leisurely drive. The M3 with the top down is the preferred vehicle.
     
  6. AVFPolo

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    #631 AVFPolo, Sep 22, 2009
    Posted this link in the Autumn View Farm link also.

    Part II: Ferrari Road Trip is now available.
    http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/
    I just experienced the online article and it is very well done.

    Gunnar you've got a great sense of style.
    Thanks for your efforts.

    - Ed -
     
  7. Saint Bastage

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    #632 Saint Bastage, Sep 22, 2009
    Hey Guys...This Foxwoods thing is turning in to a monster. Your not going believe how big its getting. Seeing as we are the (more or less) hosts, I need help with the following tasks:

    Route leaders - in exotics or supercars to become familiar with the route.
    Camera Cars - M3, S6 or similar - mounted High Def Video to follow designated supercars.
    Corner workers - any car, in radio contact.
    Photographers - any car, in radio contact. Probably 10 great tripod spots along the route
    Safety car - SUV, Radio contact, Sweeps route prior to launch.

    Who can step up?
     
  8. AVFPolo

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    #633 AVFPolo, Sep 22, 2009
    Hi Saint B,

    The above sounds suspiciously like an ad for the armed services or maybe just the Free Masons. Whatever you've got up your sleeve count me in on it. I shall make myself available to assist however possible.

    PM sent.

    - Ed -
     
  9. FJS961

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    #634 FJS961, Sep 22, 2009
    Great write up and photos, I truly enjoyed it!
     
  10. Saint Bastage

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    #635 Saint Bastage, Sep 22, 2009
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    Was it worth the dog house for a few days? Perhaps your wife should consider starting the "weekend widow" club. There gonna need some trained nanny's and Vodka...Lots of Vodka.
     
  11. 74Dino

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    #636 74Dino, Sep 22, 2009
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    Assign me anything you like as long as I can be in my Alfa. I'll understand if you don't make me a route leader since the other cars may have difficulty keeping up. ;)
     
  12. FJS961

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    #637 FJS961, Sep 22, 2009
    I hope she doesn't read that post......
     
  13. FJS961

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    #638 FJS961, Sep 22, 2009
    She was in the car for the first time over the weekend. We went out to dinner in it and drove around a little before heading back. She actually said, "that was kind of fun" :)

    I showed her Gunnar's article and she thought it was pretty cool ... there is hope
     
  14. Market Mover

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    #639 Market Mover, Sep 22, 2009
    Frank she is hooked she just does not want to admit it.

    as far as the Foxwoods rally - Lane and Manolis are putting together an event that will be amazing.
    That is all I will say for now.....
     
  15. UConn Husky

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    #640 UConn Husky, Sep 22, 2009
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    I don't want to give away any details...but I heard a rumor they've arranged for a fly over by the International Space Station...and a certain cosmonaut is thinking about jumping out and landing in the middle of the meet. Negotiations are ongoing to have him carry a Ferrari flag on the way down... :D
     
  16. myslow1

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    #641 myslow1, Sep 23, 2009
    Lane,

    I'd like to learn the route, but would prefer to be a camera car. We can test the cameras on the trial run. I'll use the 2 GB cards this time.;)
     
  17. Saint Bastage

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    #642 Saint Bastage, Sep 23, 2009
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    You have NO IDEA how close you are.

    Craig - :thumbup:/
     
  18. FJS961

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    #643 FJS961, Sep 23, 2009
    I wonder ... any way of getting a hard copy / print of Gunner's piece?
     
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    #644 myslow1, Sep 23, 2009
    I got the 4GB cards working this morning!:D
     
  20. Market Mover

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    #645 Market Mover, Sep 23, 2009
    Oh baby
     
  21. Saint Bastage

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    #646 Saint Bastage, Sep 23, 2009
    Hit the contact us button at his site and ask. He certainly is a freind of the program as are you.

    Lane
     
  22. 74Dino

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    #647 74Dino, Sep 24, 2009
    Hi,

    Just in case there are last minute attendees...

    If you're thinking of skipping out on work for a few hours and driving your prized ride on this beautiful day to a free lunch, let me know so I can reserve some parking. I'm leaving G'bury around 10:15 and can be reached on my cell at 860-816-1661.

    Michael.

     
  23. dipstick1

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    #648 dipstick1, Sep 24, 2009
    Any one who is attending or interested in attending on OCT 4th , A group from the Hartford area is meeting at Huxley's Bookmark Cafe in Meriden @ 8:30 am with a approx departure time of 9:30 All are welcome to attend , Please visit the Festa di Ferrari post for more info

    Huxley's Bookmark Cafe
    (203) 237-4087
    1333 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
     
  24. slice

    slice Formula Junior

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    #649 slice, Sep 24, 2009
    Thank you Pete for posting this message...also, Lane and I exchanged emails last night - we clearly welcome your whole gang and would hope (for those who have not) all would kindly register their vehicle in advance.

    Thank you,
    Mike
     
  25. Saint Bastage

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    #650 Saint Bastage, Sep 25, 2009
    This Sunday is looking pretty bad. Just got a PM from Rick...The loctite show is postponed till the 4th. Thats puts it in direct conflict with Festa Di Ferrari. I apologized for most of us and bowed out. I understand I'm not speaking for everyone here, so feel free to contact Rick if your intentions are otherwise.

    Anyone up for something on Saturday?

    Lane
     
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