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Ferrari Owners Group (FOG) different than the Ferrari Club?

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  1. Buxton

    Buxton Formula Junior

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    I just started seeing The Ferrari Owner's Group (FOG) posting activities and had never heard of them before. I Googled and found their/his website (it lists Tony Abdulmassih). Is it a club, is it a friendly group that just goes out for fun, a gang, or a private group?

    Do you need to pay dues or can anyone sign up? I went to the website and clicked the SIGN-UP and it immediately required an ID/Password.

    http://www.ferrariownersgroup.org/resources/overview.php
     
  2. jm3

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    Its pretty much like a Biker Gang except with hotter chicks. And wine instead of beer. And Ferraris instead of Harleys.
     
  3. Sledge4.2

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    doesnt forget poetry, bromances, and the occasional gansta
     
  4. 4RE886

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    You guys never cease to make me laugh out loud.
     
  5. Buxton

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    #5 Buxton, Mar 6, 2011
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    I looked and didn't see any girls in those photos, are you sure?


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  6. Ferretti700

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    Where have you been for the last two years? It appears they have the most trafficked thread in the state of California. I didn't know "gangs" were now driving Ferraris. Judging from your encounter with a password page it seems it is by invitation, no? Perhaps you should query the members themselves on their own thread. You might get more direct answers to your inquiry.
     
  7. butcher

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    Buxton, FOG is great group of people ( who happen to be Ferrari owners). You've got to follow our thread and you'll see what i'm talking about. Some are FCA members and some are not. All have a passion for the Marque and the lifestyle that these fine machines bring along with it. Meetings are regular enough to the point that strong relationships and friendships have been formed. Many of us feel thankful for the lifestyle we live and thus we have the strong desire to be involved in increasing awareness and contributing to charitable
    endeavors. This is the somewhat formal window of explanation of what FOG has become. otherwise, what sledge and jm3 said was was pretty accurate.
     
  8. captwillieb 328gts

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    #8 captwillieb 328gts, Mar 7, 2011
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    Did somebody say Hot Chicks and Harley's ?!?

    Greetings Buxton,
    I'm one of the newer FOG guys... I moved out here from Florida where I had helped form a club of like minded owners - the SSC.... We went on drives, and had lots of informal dinners, etc. The FCA has some rules and regulations about drives and get-togethers... some of the guys were in the FCA... some were not because of the dues and politics.
    The Florida FCA Region discussed making us a chapter, but we didn't want to be.
    I heard about the FOG from an FCA guy who transfered east and I started communicating with them via the chat before I shipped my cars out to Roseville to stay with my incredibly awesome GF... :)
    The FOG is fantastic... no pretentiousness (can't believe I spelled that rite..write...right the first time.... )
    They love to drive and it is well worth it for my GF and I to drive over from the Sac area, spend the night in a hotel, and drive with this group the next day.... Yes, I am still in the FCA, and the FCA does put events together, but it seems difficult for them to 'sanction' a friendly drive. The fun drives are just part of the many benefits of the FOG.... If you're lucky, you can be in the cool videos made too !!
    The FOG....
    Proof that.....
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  9. Vraiment

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    Hey Buxton,

    If you want to know what FOG is, firsthand, why don't you join us for a drive and breakfast. Or, if you haven't a car, join me. Happy to bring you along as a guest.
     
  10. captwillieb 328gts

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    Wow !! Buxton... you don't get many better offers than that in a lifetime....
    I almost want to quit and join again.... !!

    Come on and join us... We're great !! (not exactly in a Charlie Sheen kind of way)
     
  11. SillyPuppy

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    How are you hearing about that crap all the way on the other side of the world?! :D

    Come home already. We miss ya.
     
  12. 4RE886

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    Ditto. A generous offer by our fearless leader but you might want to come with me first or follow me first...trust me. But seriously some of us like to drive with spirit and some of us like to cruise and some of us are in between and one of us is Dr. Italiani ;). No stress and no pressure with this group or egos. Drive as you may, get to the destination and have a great breakfast with even better people. That's what its all about, the cars and the people. Hope to see you! As always newbies are always welcome to this group.
     
  13. jet

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    Buxton was banned once before for posting BS comments on various threads. I wouldn't take his inquiry seriously.
     
  14. 1974gt4

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    #14 1974gt4, Mar 7, 2011
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    There was a rumor of a German Fluffer a few Volumes back...RSQP...?

    You hear me?

    Vraiment...tryst maker...I know where ALL the skelotons are buried...


    Who's the hot babe with the cool guy Ferrari Umbrella?
     
  15. 1974gt4

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    ...and FOG,

    never materialized though...the FBI and Gang Task Force managed to prevent any bloodshed or scratched fenders....good thing too.

    Could have been ugly...for our Insurance agents !
     
  16. Chris-CXC Simulations

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    Oh man, I wish I was up in the Bay Area. I would join you guys in a second. As keeper of the events post, I lurk through your threads all the time. It really sounds like you guys have a fun group there.

    Maybe I'll make a guest appearance on the off chance I do an install for a customer in the area :)
     
  17. 4RE886

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    #17 4RE886, Mar 7, 2011
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    Hey Chris, you are welcome to join us anytime. We will likely have some SoCal guys joining the rally. We hope to have a nice SoCal contingent driving down with us. Spread the word!

    Let us know if you're interested in setting up a CXC Simulation machine for the event at the Century Plaza Hotel. It would be great for the guys to demo the machine during cocktail reception before the actual dinner. We would likely be able to set up an area for this in our large Banquet room. Let us know.
     
  18. Sledge4.2

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    dont forget chugging milk, beer and nutter butter (or was it snorting cheez whiz?)
     
  19. Vraiment

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    GREAT idea!
     
  20. Chris-CXC Simulations

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    I will spread the word!

    Thanks for the offer for the CP party..... I'l have to ponder that one. Even better would be for you guys to stop in our shop. We have a big showroom and shop full of simulators to play with. It just means we can put more people in the simulators in a shorter amount of time :)
     
  21. URWTDRM

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    ahahaha just awesome
     
  22. Buxton

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    Thanks for making this clear. I searched and found only 2 threads on FerrariChat about the FOG and one was 248 pages long, much too long to read all of it.
    What is clear is how energetic and focused this driving group is - kind of like the original FOC in the Bay area before the FCA converted the FOC into the FCA and well, the rest is history and politics.


    Those are lovely ladies!
    No wonder there are wandering poets amongst you

    What a kind offer!
    It seems all are welcome and I'd enjoy joining you. Just never heard of the group before.
    Thank you,

    Brian B
     
  23. maestro8

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    This too? I gotta come out on more drives!

    I'll admit I've chugged unhealthy amounts of salsa con queso in the past...
     
  24. Sledge4.2

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    how is the coding coming?
     
  25. maestro8

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    Your prototype should arrive later today. I know Brian is chomping at the bit for this one...
     

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