Gathering at Autumn View Farm - Sunday, September, 12th (The 2010 Edition)

Once again you are invited to attend an informal gathering of sport vehicle enthusiasts at the home of Ed and Sandy Smith. Enjoy a leisurely, or spirited, drive to Autumn View Farm (AVF) located in Warren, Mass. The 2008 and 2009 events were well attended and due to popular demand we are hosting a 2010 event.

What is this event all about?
This is an informal gathering of vehicles of a sporty nature (cars and bikes) and sporty vehicle enthusiasts. All marques are welcome to attend. Let's see some Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches, Alfas, Jags, MB, Shelby, BMW, Corvettes, Ducatis, etc. We have Alfas and Avantis invited, and if only we knew a Zonda owner or two, we'd have all the marques covered from A-Z. We will once again be parking display vehicles in the back yard and along the garden. We'll provide light lunch, desserts, coffee, soft drinks, water. Attendees are welcome to BYOB or wine. We're counting on you to provide the enthusiasm.

Caravans will be forming for the drive in from central Connecticut, eastern Massachusetts and possibly New Hampshire. Let us know if you would like to join a cruise group and we'll provide the appropriate contact information for thegroup that you wish to join.

We are hoping to be able to offer the very popular 'golf cart polo' match again this year. The action will again take place on our polo field which is a very long, and safe, distance away from the display vehicles. I will look into securing the use of the carts.

Sorry, no low level wedding fly by this year unless someone volunteers to get married that day.

Who is invited?
All are invited. Sporty type vehicle ownership is NOT required. The only requirement is a passion for vehicles. If you don't have a sporty type car then just bring yourself. Spouses, children, buddies are also welcome. If you know someone who should be added to the invitation list then please send their contact information (including email address) to us.

When?
Sunday, September 12th
Rain date is Sunday, September 26
In case of inclement weather we shall make a 'go-no-go' decision by noon on Friday, September 10th. And we'll advise everyone via email.

Itinerary
11:00 am Display vehicles begin arriving
12:00 pm Lunch is served
1:00 pm Golf cart polo matches begin (assumes I can secure the use of the carts once again)

Where?
Autumn View Farm
Warren (south central), Mass

Cost?
There shall be no cost to any attendee to display a vehicle or to spectate.

How to get there - for street address and additional information please send an email to [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing everyone,
Ed and Sandy Smith

Following are a few links to the 2009 Gathering at Autumn View Farm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLO2RVv49pA Video made by attendee Allen Harris.
http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/category/ferrari/page/2/ Scroll down about one half of the page for monograph with pics. Thanks Gunnar.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108381@N02/sets/72157622247386415/show/ Nice shots taken by attendee Bobby Lincoln.
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Allen,

Thanks for making and posting the video !!!
I especially enjoy watching it while I'm having lunch at the office on one of THOSE days.

My money is on Team Red for 2010.

- Ed -

 

Tom,

Good spot. That is indeed Kenny front and center.
I see a few more Fchatters in the pic as well.

Last I knew FastRadio was planning to attend. Don't know if you are coming the same way but you may want to contact him if you're interested in making a group drive.

We'll look for you on the 12th.

- Ed -

 

Hi Eric J and Eric,

I've got both of you confirmed on the guest list.
We'll look for you at AVF.

- Ed -

 

Hi Liquid1,

I've also got you confirmed to the guest list.
Hope that you can make it this year.
Please try to bring additional metrowest folks with you.

- Ed -

 

Hi All,

As of today we are at almost 30 display cars. We are shooting for around 40 cars. I have about 50 persons (pilots and copilots) confirmed as attending with their car to be displayed and approximately 20 additional persons attending as spectators. Please keep those RSVPs coming.

I'm still working on securing the use of the golf carts but I think I'll be successful.

I'm also working on something else to keep you amused. Can't (won't) say what it is because it is currently up in the air.

- Ed -

 

Eric,

I did speak to Brian and assured him that his AMG does indeed qualify as a sporty type car. Last I knew he is planning to attend and is arriving at AVF a little after noon. I've got him on the guest list.

Also, Eric's cousin's coworker is certainly welcome with his Z3.

Thanks for the update.

- Ed -

 

Kenny,

Great to hear that you will be attending.
We need all the help we can get to boost the twelve cylinder car count.

- Ed -

 

Hi All,

The momentum is continuing to build. We are at 35+ cars and approximately 80 persons confirmed. Ferrari leads (of course because this after all FChat) all other marques with 17 confirmed display vehicles. Forza Ferrari !!!

We are still looking for examples from other marques - Lambo, DeTomaso, Dodge (Viper), Pagani (Zonda), etc.

GOLF CART POLO IS A GO. I have arranged for the use of six Club Carts from our good neighbors at Scottish Meadows Golf Course. Actually, Mrs.AVFPolo made the arrangements. But I'm still taking the credit. It's never too early to begin putting your teams together. And as Allen H. said "perhaps this year team red will feel what it is like to be victorious".

Still working on arrangements for another activity but it is "up in the air" at this time.
Any attendees Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) certified??? Just Asking???

All for now
- Ed -

 

Hi Michael,

I love your car. First Alfa confirmed for the Y2.01K edition of the Gathering at AVF. She'll fit in perfectly. I have you and the GTV confirmed.

Now we just need a Zonda to cover the entire automotive alphabet from A to Z.

- Ed -