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Ferrari gathering in Milwaukee at my place. Aug 26

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  1. Mera

    Mera Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2005
    768
    Milwaukee, WI
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    Rodney Dickman
    #1 Mera, Feb 5, 2007
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    Wondering if there would be any interest in a day gathering at my place in Milwaukee this coming summer. Actually I am just south of Milwaukee in Caledonia. Wondering what it would take to host a get together at my place this summer or maybe next summer. I have almost 6 acres. I have a 3 hole golf course on the one side of my property. It is my golf course. I have a pool and a nice patio that is covered. Certainly a nice big yard to park Ferrari's by the pool. Just wondering if any one would be interested. Would like to consider August. Maybe late July or very early September. It may end up being hot but the chance of rain is low that time of the year here. Any one have any input? Not sure if I could pull it off, just wondering.
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  2. Jeff328

    Jeff328 Formula 3

    Sep 5, 2006
    2,293
    WI
    I'd be interested. Caledonia is a nice drive from Fox Point.
     
  3. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
    1,052
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    Jim Smith
    Any chance to make it open to other exotics? I'd bring my beautiful NSX. If not I might be able to convince Jeff328 to take me, he lives a mile from me. Great looking house/property by the way! And I thought I had a lot of room with an acre!

    P.S. great idea!
     
  4. Mera

    Mera Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2005
    768
    Milwaukee, WI
    Full Name:
    Rodney Dickman
    I would say it would be open to all exotics. But just the high end exotics. No Corvettes, Mustangs. Nothing against Corvettes or Mustangs etc. This would just be for exotics. The NSX qualifies. I love NSX's. But I had to have a Ferrari.
     
  5. m3mike

    m3mike Formula Junior

    Apr 18, 2006
    464
    Knoxville, TN
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    Mike
    I'll be up visiting my parents the first three weeeks of July, would be interested.
     
  6. Dr.T348

    Dr.T348 Formula 3

    Jan 8, 2004
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    Chicago NW Burbs
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    Richard T.
  7. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
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    Jim Smith
    I wouldn't worry too much about what it would take to pull it off. Get a bunch of guys together with all their cars shined up and a nice setting and everyone will just enjoy talking about their passions.

    P.S. congratulations on the new 348 - one of my favorite cars of all time. Thanks for the nod for bringing the NSX, I agree it should be high-end exotics. I have a Porsche as well, but the NSX would fit in even better.
     
  8. group77racing

    group77racing Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2006
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    Golf course, pool, 6 acres...where's the road race course? I'll make it, your only minutes from me. Check road america schedules to make sure there are no overlapping events. Cool
     
  9. rketex7

    rketex7 Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2004
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    K.C.Y.
    I will try to make it if I have not sold my car yet by then!
     
  10. bpu699

    bpu699 F1 World Champ
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    Dec 9, 2003
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    Nice to see yet another ferrari in this neck of the woods :).

    Mera, did you just buy your house? I think I still see Faye Beckers sign in the picture!

    Which neck of the woods are you in? I believe I live a couple of minutes from you, and would love to stop buy and see the car... Are you up by the Johnsons, or further from the Lake?

    Nice to see more and more affluence in the area :).

    Bo
     
  11. Mera

    Mera Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2005
    768
    Milwaukee, WI
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    Rodney Dickman
    Bought Jim Kezman's house about 4 years ago. That picture is from when I was buying it back then. Still looks the same.

    It is just behind the Shamrock on Hy 38 and Seven Mile road. That little secluded neighborhood in behind the restaurant. About 18 houses in here. A doctor built a big house in here a few years ago. It is well back and you really can't see it from the road. After that the other houses in here are mid level. Mine is out of place. When I tell people how to get to my house I tell them that when they drive in my house is the "Look at that place!" house. :)
     
  12. Mera

    Mera Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2005
    768
    Milwaukee, WI
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    Rodney Dickman
    Stop in any time. Just let me know when. Email me at [email protected]

    Saw a yellow 355 last year. That you?
     
  13. ErikV10

    ErikV10 Formula 3

    Oct 30, 2006
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    I just want to make something clear. Ferrari Owners Club is different that Ferrari Club of America right?
     
  14. 575Mike

    575Mike Formula 3

    Mar 11, 2004
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    Rodney, I would be interested. I hope to have my 07 Spider by June.
     
  15. Dean355

    Dean355 Formula 3

    Sep 4, 2006
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    Mera,

    Count me in. I live in Indiana but work in Chicago. You're about a two hour drive from me. Let me know when.

    Dean
     
  16. Darolls

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    Yes, WE DRIVE!
     
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    Hi Rodney, give me a call when you have time and we can start working on an event.

    My phone number is the same.

    If you'd like to become a member of the FOC, we could work with you.

    Wish I had never sold my Mera. I've tried to buy it back a couple of times, but the owner won't sell!

    I think the 'Replica Haters' would be impressed with both of our cars.

    Have you had much chance to drive the 348 yet?

    Here's a site you might enjoy. if you haven't already found it.

    http://www.the348.com/

    Skippity(Craig)
     
  18. fxdwgs

    fxdwgs Formula 3

    Aug 22, 2006
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    Bengt
    I thought Caledonia was in Spain..........is Barcelona in the neighborhood also??

    I would love to come but I think the cost of flying over "the yellow fever" from Scandinavia to you would be just too much.

    Trust you will have a nice meeting even if we are not there.

    Send some photos of your event................please.

    Rgds,

    B
     
  19. bpu699

    bpu699 F1 World Champ
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    I have a white testarossa. I drive past your neighborhood frequently, on my way to I94. Small world.

    One other guy on Main Street has a 348, another in Caledonia has the yellow 355. I haven't met the latter, though see the car all over the place.

    When the weather turns nice, I will try to stop by and say hi.

    Bo
     
  20. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    I can be there... Not sure if I'll have an exotic by then but I'm trying!
     
  21. rketex7

    rketex7 Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2004
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    Ryan,

    Mine is for sale!!! Ask Mike about my car.

    Ken
     
  22. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    Ryan Alexander
    Is it a 6spd? I dunno... I'm probably going to start out with something a little more "entry model." 328? 348? Maser Coupe? Mike's pushing for a 996 ;). Either way it will be a few months as business ramps up. In another 2 weeks I really start meeting with clients.
     
  23. rketex7

    rketex7 Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2004
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    6 spd, of course! Good luck on your search.
     
  24. cckrocks

    cckrocks Karting

    Jan 24, 2007
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    I'll come down with my 360. Just let me know when.
     
  25. Minte

    Minte Formula Junior
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    Nov 19, 2004
    596
    Wisconsin
    You guys going to gang up on me if I bring my Lambo?

    I promise not to wear any Bears gear. ;)
     

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