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Andy's Bday run

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  1. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie BANNED

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    Just a fun story to share...

    I got a call from a co-worker the other day asking if I could surprise his 13 year old son, Andy, with a ride in my Ferrari. Naturally, I said yes without hesitation.

    Since he lives near one of my favorite strips of asphalt, we took the F355 for some exercise on some truly epic twisties. He asked a lot of good questions and never went for the passenger "brake pedal" or the "oh jesus" handle. Andy did mention his favorite Ferrari right now is the California ... but I let him ride the rest of the way home anyway. I'm not sure who had more fun - me or Andy. :D

    Here's a pic of Andy with his parents after the ride. Looks pretty happy, eh?!

    I also shot about 8 minutes of HD video that I am uploading. Great video but there is a ton of windnoise...I'll post a link later.
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  2. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie Owner

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    Nice gesture!!!
    Jes
     
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  3. PAP 348

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    Fantastic Rick! :D:D

    Nothing like sharing the Ferrari passion is there? ;);)
     
    PAP 348, Sep 5, 2010
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  4. captglen

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    What a great feeling Rick,
    Makes the drive that much better
    Regards
     
    captglen, Sep 6, 2010
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  5. Vegas-Guy

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    Very cool...:)
     
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  6. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That is the spirit! :)
     
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  7. VTChris

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    That was very nice of you :)
     
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    That is a very nice gesture Rick, and sharing the Ferrari passion with supporters is what it is all about, IMO.
     
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  9. NeuroBeaker

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    +1 I hope I'm in a position to do something like that for someone one day. :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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  10. cuneo

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    damn that family likes sandals!

    i used to love getting rides in fast cars as a kid. One time my pops took me at 130 mph
    in the Alameda tunnel in a 79 911sc when I was 4 years old. Hooked for life, and I blame my addiction solely on that ride. Evry kid should experience it.
     
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  11. Sandy Eggo

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    Very nice gesture :)!! The young guy should remember that ride for a long time :cool:!!!
     
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    ...and Volvos. ;)

    Good for you. I made several smaller gestures this weekend at an indoor car show by allowing some kids to sit in mine, I hope it has a long lasting impression on them.

    Rob
     
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    Very cool!!

    A memorable day for everyone involved! :)
     
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  15. PAP 348

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    You will Andrew! :D:D
     
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  16. BlackonBlack

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    Very nice Rick. That'll leave a lasting smile on his face. Brings back memories of earlier years when F-cars were out of my reach and only a dream. People like you kept that passion and ambition alive.
    Ed
     
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    Very cool Rick. This is what the brotherhood is all about - sharing our love of the car and infecting the next generation of owners! I guess your brakes work then, eh?

    I took my godson up to supercar sunday and he was in heaven. He's not too keen on the drive through the canyons, so I passed this weekend. Oh well, can't hope for everything at once...
     
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