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  1. vvassallo

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    #1 vvassallo, Mar 19, 2022
    Back by popular demand, plus encouraged by the recent post COVID freedoms we are now allowed in this nanny state, Stoogefest 2022 is ON! Here are the suggested dates, all in May because FCA ramps up its events season in the summer. All Saturdays.

    May 7th
    May 14th
    May 28th

    The turkey fryer will be ready to go, so sound off if you are bringing a bird to burn ;) I personally have 2, but will probably only do 1.

    You all know the locale, but if you are new, PM me. We are in Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 and not too hard to find. We have a brand new pavers driveway, regraded, so we need to keep the Mrs. happy by not destroying it. Also, you will find that it is WAY easier to get up and down - no fancy tricks to entry and exit. My life will be in peril if we drop a single bead of anything on it.

    The menu, as always, is open. Feel free to consider bringing whatever you want to eat or drink. We will coordinate the menu later. For now I need the date. Consider light maintenance/repair projects you may wish to complete.
     
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  2. fatbillybob

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    #2 fatbillybob, Mar 19, 2022
    I'll bring a bird.

    I think any date works but I'm slightly partial to 5/7 then 5/28 then 5/14 in that order. Realize 8th is mother's day and 28 is memorial day weekend.

    We can put down big HFT blue tarps for those changing oil and cut up some thin plywood for protection from jack stands.

    Someone has to get a hold of the "professor." We have not seen him for a long time.

    I think brake fluid flushes and transaxle fluid changes are commonly overlooked. Even doing just a brake system and clutch bleed is good to remove the most abused fluid out of the systems.

    Brake pad changes and rotor changes are quick and easy at a stoogefest.

    Simple coolant changes can be done at a stoogefest if the old system is not abused demanding complete and thorough flush.
     
  3. Ferrarium

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    #3 Ferrarium, Mar 19, 2022
  4. vvassallo

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    #4 vvassallo, Mar 19, 2022
    Honestly, we have never had that request since mustard doesn't really go with fried turkey, wings or tri-tip. But, yeah, we'll serve it. :D

    I got the tarps and plywood and stuff. The upper driveway is the same stamped concrete as before. I think we'll be fine. Personally, I'm kind of leaning towards sooner than later but I will let you guys decide - subject to sign-off from the Mrs.

    @FBB, thanks for the date clarifications. Mother's Day is okay for me and Memorial Day weekend is usually noting on the Saturday. Personally, Id
     
  5. Ferrarium

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    #5 Ferrarium, Mar 20, 2022
    Ahh here's a flash from the past.
     
  6. plugzit

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    #6 plugzit, Mar 20, 2022
    Sooner is better, but I have no life, so most any day is good.

    STOOGEFEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    #7 plugzit, Mar 23, 2022
    So, looks like May 7th has all the votes!

    STOOGEFEST!
     
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    #8 308 GTB, Mar 23, 2022
    Every year I express my regrets over not living in southern California...





    Haggerties and Swamies
    Pacific Palisades
    San Onofre and Sunset
    Redondo Beach L. A.
    All over La Jolla
    At Waimea Bay
     
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  9. fatbillybob

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    #9 fatbillybob, Mar 23, 2022
    maybe fly in and check the calendars for willow spring raceway, button willow raceway park, auto club speedway, Sonoma, Laguna scca, spring mountain in Vegas. Maybe make a vacation out of it and hit a race track? I just sold my racecar otherwise you could have run that. But spring mtn rents radicals and vettes. Button willow there are some rentals.
     
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    #10 308 GTB, Mar 23, 2022
    Maybe one day.

    One other thing I regret is missing the chance to meet up with you at Daytona a few years ago when our events were scheduled a week apart.

    Barry
     
  11. fatbillybob

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    #11 fatbillybob, Mar 23, 2022
    It will happen one of these days….
     
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    #12 308 GTB, Mar 23, 2022
    It might look something like this...


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    :)


    That picture is a good idea for a caption contest. What are Jackie Stewart and Chris Amon saying to each other?
     
  13. yelcab

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    #13 yelcab, Mar 24, 2022
    That French onion soup gave me the runs all night. I can hardly stand up. I am glad we are sitting down in the race cars.
     
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  14. FerMaz

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    #14 FerMaz, Mar 25, 2022
    Its great to be back at your house Vince and maybe I can take the car up the drive way myself this time. I can bring the pistachio mouse pie for desert again. I will need directions when you get everything set.

    Mel
     
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  15. vvassallo

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    #15 vvassallo, Mar 25, 2022
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    Okay fans, I was going to pick the 14th. But if the majority is for the 7th, the 7th it is!

    Book it. Let's get a casual head count so I know if we're parking 10 or 20 or 30 cars on the street. I can get a bunch up on the pad and driveway. Also, who wants to do what work. Fluid changes are pretty de rigor. Brakes no biggie. We can show you what we did to replace the fuel pressure regulators. Hey, if you want to install some headers, we're pretty fast with that. Or if you just want to sit around and tell lies, that's cool too.

    I volunteer FBB for wing duty. I got at least 3 turkeys - me, Peter and FBB. Anyone else? We don't have to eat them all, BTW, so if you want to do one to take home, that's fine. Actually anything that can fit in a turkey fryer is probably good. Turkey size is 12.5 lbs max.

    Lastly, we are zealot 348ers, but all Ferraris are okay. Leave the German stuff home. Be prepared for hazing (Ernie) if bringing a Maserati. ;)

    Just some reminders of previous Stoogefests:
     

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    #16 ernie, Mar 26, 2022
    I’m game so long as it’s not Indy 500 week
     
  17. yelcab

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    #17 yelcab, Mar 26, 2022
    Hah,
    Jonathan and his 13 error codes
    Mitchell arrived on a freaking flatbed truck
    Henry backed into the missus bushes.

    Who's next?
     
  18. fatbillybob

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    #18 fatbillybob, Mar 26, 2022
    Where is the stooge trophy?
     
  19. SoCal1

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    #19 SoCal1, Mar 26, 2022
    I'm in any date

    May bring one of your new neighbors

    Tell me what you need Im in
     
  20. WATSON

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    #20 WATSON, Mar 26, 2022
    I really need to get back to SoCal. Some day I'll make this all work and show up.

    You guys be careful out there.
     
  21. plugzit

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    #21 plugzit, Mar 26, 2022
    You mean the infamous Ketel Cup???
     
  22. vvassallo

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    #22 vvassallo, Mar 29, 2022
    Pretty sure Jonathan still has it. Mitchell, can you check, please? It would be great to have it back so we can give it to Ernie for selling his 348s (both) for a Maserati flatbed special. Unless someone else proves the more deserving. :D Shoot, I have to find some tequila for the Stooge toast too.
     
  23. darkkaangel

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    #23 darkkaangel, Mar 29, 2022
    May 7th or May 14th work for me.
    Look forward to seeing everyone again. :)
     
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    #24 OCKlasse, Mar 29, 2022
    Would love to make it!
     
  25. FerMaz

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    #25 FerMaz, Mar 30, 2022
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    Sorry but I will not be able to make it.

    Mel
     
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