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  1. Cavallino Motors

    Cavallino Motors F1 World Champ
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    May 31, 2001
    14,143
    Florida or Argentina
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    Martin W.
    #1 Cavallino Motors, Jul 21, 2009
    Finally after 9 months in the making, the day has come and I am packed and ready to go to the airport. The contaier is loaded, the cars are on the way and my cat, Indy, does not quite know yet what will hit her in a few minutes.
    Gaby is staying behind to tie up some lose ends but I am needed at the vineyard.

    A new adventure, a new perspectve and unfortunately leaving lots of good friends behind.
    I know I have been somewhat scarce these days (sorry to you all) but this new adventure has demanded a lot of attention while wrapping up the warehouse and all the business ventures I had going here.

    Cavallino Motors will continue as a web based dealership. I will do consignments, as before, through online marketing and give the same service to my clients, most of which have turned into dear friends.

    For those that have travelling shoes on and love good wine (even good beer), come and visit. Argentina's Mendoza region offers the best wine climate in the world and is rapidly approaching the ultimate wine country in the world. Geographically there is no better place to grow wine.
    Our new project down there taps into the wine market and the opportunities that lie in this undervalued region of the world.
    Come down and vist. The Wine Lodge will not be available until 2011 but we have some great recommendations for hotels, lodges and even houses to rent for next to nothing. Through Gavilan Vineyards we have a special deal with Budget Rent-A-Car in Mendoza and also with a local car rental place.

    So...7pm...I am off to the airport guys and girls.

    Love you all and I will see you soon. Either there or back here to simply say hi.

    Martin
    (the Squidmeister)

    www.GavilanVineyards.com
     
  2. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
    12,313
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    #2 Simon^2, Jul 21, 2009
    Wow Martin. I had no idea. I wish you a safe journey and much success.

    What will you be doing at the winery? (other than sampling :D)
     
  3. buckminster

    buckminster Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2005
    989
    On the water, SWFL
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    Nicholas Raftis
    #3 buckminster, Jul 21, 2009
    Much success my Ferrari brother! Be safe.
     
  4. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

    Feb 13, 2004
    8,046
    SFL
    #4 SSNISTR, Jul 21, 2009
    Good luck man.
     
  5. AEHaas

    AEHaas Formula 3

    May 9, 2003
    1,465
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    Ali E. Haas
    #5 AEHaas, Jul 21, 2009
    Do well.

    ali
     
  6. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    Mar 21, 2005
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    Bill Tracy
    #6 BT, Jul 21, 2009
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    Good luck Martin!
    Martin is one of the first people I met in the south Florida Ferrari scene about four years ago. He was driving at a track event at Moroso and offered to play host for anyone that wanted to stop by and say hi. My daughter Rebecca went with me to see some cars out on the track, and Martin was there in the motor home between race sessions. He cooked up some sausages and offered cold beverages to everyone that was there (I think Paulie_B was there that day too). After that he offered to take my daughter out on the track for a parade lap in one of his 355 challenge cars. She loved it! I took a picture of her in the car with Martin and she put it in her locker to remind her of that fun day. This is just one example of the generosity that Martin always displayed. Your welcoming attitude is one of the main things that has made the sports car scene in south Florida so much fun for those in our group. If you are ever coming back to Florida for some racing at PBIR you are welcome to stay in our guest room and borrow a car for local transport. I hope you enjoy the 'fruits' of your labor.
    From one Matt Groenig fan to another...
    FORZA!!!
    :)
    BT
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  7. Eddy Fiuza

    Eddy Fiuza Karting

    Jan 13, 2004
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    Eddy Fiuza
    #7 Eddy Fiuza, Jul 21, 2009
    To an awesome guy which I have known for over 11 years. Martin thank you so much through out all those years of trusting me to work on your Ferraris and so many other amazing cars. I 'm glad that I was able to see you and Gaby this past Monday. Thank you for so many invitations to see you race. I know we will see each other again, perhaps in your new home town in Argentina. Hope you prosper in your new adventure. Your friend always. Eddy Fiuza
     
  8. oscar_driver

    oscar_driver Formula Junior

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    #8 oscar_driver, Jul 22, 2009
    Success for you, now I have a good excuse to go to Argentina next year! :D

    Oscar
     
  9. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    Jan 13, 2003
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    Paul Bianco
    #9 paulie_b, Jul 22, 2009
    Martin, I remember meeting you at your first FOC event that you attended years ago at Homestead/Doral Hotel.
    As you know, you will be missed. Best wishes and good health to you and Gaby.
    Long live the Squids!

    PaulieB
    a/k/a Halfway
     
  10. jk0001

    jk0001 F1 Veteran

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    #10 jk0001, Jul 22, 2009
    Success to you.
     
  11. andymo1972

    andymo1972 Formula Junior

    Mar 9, 2004
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    Andy L
    #11 andymo1972, Jul 22, 2009
    Martin and Gaby -

    Good luck and much success! I'm sure we'll be down to see you at some point.

    When I first moved down here in 2004 my good friend and track buddy fom Colorado, Roland Linder told me to look up Martin when I got down here because he was "good people". I met Martin for the first time at the gokart track and we have been friends ever since. Lots of memories...racing tickets...the screamer...push starting the Spec Miata so I could make the main event! Martin has always been a gracious and helpful person regardless of the issue. He transported my track wheels/tires to the events for me, offered assistance, rides, advice, whatever I needed. Eventually, through his help and support I was able to get my competition license and begin racing competitively (although life got in the way of me bringing a 2nd championship to ICT Motorsports). Thank you for everything Martin. Wishing you and Gaby well in your new venture.
     
  12. Uomo360F1

    Uomo360F1 Formula Junior

    Aug 24, 2007
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    #12 Uomo360F1, Jul 22, 2009
    No words to express my gratitude for all your expert help and assistance when I needed most. ALWAYS there for your friends.
    Good luck, and Salud, Martin and Gaby !
     
  13. msos

    msos Formula Junior

    Jul 11, 2004
    260
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    Mike S
    #13 msos, Jul 22, 2009
    Ditto to the BT and Andy comments..........Martin you are a great guy and always very geniune and sincere (which is something we miss a lot in places like FL). You will be dearly missed in the community, especiallly amongst us Fchatters. Much luck and success to you and Gaby with your new venture. We will all be living vicariously through you on our down days....so please keep us updated on your ventures and who knows, maybe we will be joining you someday........
     
  14. ILuv4Res

    ILuv4Res F1 Veteran
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    Fred
    #14 ILuv4Res, Jul 22, 2009
    This is a commercial post....... Gavilan Vineyards is not a sponsor.......... Mods, please edit accordingly............ ha, ha, hah.hah.ha.ha............... ;)


    Martin - best of luck, health, and prosperity to you and Gaby. Enjoy every minute. You will certainly be missed. Thank you for your friendship and all of the great times. It's not 'goodbye', it is 'until we meet again'..................... :)
     
  15. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    #15 paulie_b, Jul 22, 2009

    yes, definitely.
    (Fred, don't look at the pictures that BT posted)
     
  16. ILuv4Res

    ILuv4Res F1 Veteran
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    #16 ILuv4Res, Jul 22, 2009
    The expression on Homer's face was the same as mine when I found out...................... :(
     
  17. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #17 BT, Jul 22, 2009
    At least Homer is not sticking his 'tongue' out!
    :D
    BT
     
  18. SupercarGuru

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    Dec 14, 2003
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    #18 SupercarGuru, Jul 22, 2009
    Martin I wish you and Gaby all the best! Thank you for being such a great friend over the past 5 years we have known each other. You have always been a great sport for all my crazy events! hahaha
     
  19. SefacHotRodder

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    #19 SefacHotRodder, Jul 22, 2009
    Best of luck Martin!
     
  20. Lanikai

    Lanikai Formula Junior

    Dec 18, 2003
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    #20 Lanikai, Jul 22, 2009
    The South Florida Ferrari scene wont be the same without you. Try to stay on the forum so we can all keep in touch. Best of luck! Will
     
  21. FLVICE

    FLVICE Formula Junior
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    Edward
    #21 FLVICE, Jul 22, 2009
    Good Luck Martin... All the best to you and Gabby.

    Ed
     
  22. GatorFL

    GatorFL Moderator
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    Nov 18, 2005
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    #22 GatorFL, Jul 22, 2009
    Good luck Martin and Gaby! Thanks for being first-class people. You will be missed!
     
  23. kevfla

    kevfla Formula 3

    Nov 20, 2003
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    #23 kevfla, Jul 22, 2009
    Martin,
    Best wishes to you and Gabby on this exciting new venture! Your absence will leave a huge void in the S. Fla Ferrari scene and at the track. But you will still be with us on FerrariChat, connected to the internet somehow...won't you? Hopefully you won't be that remote where internet access is only a dream.

    How would your wines differ from wines produced in Chile? Is the climate & soil significantly different?

    Take care,

    KevFla
     
  24. RoadRacer

    RoadRacer Formula Junior

    May 7, 2006
    755
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    Griff W
    #24 RoadRacer, Jul 23, 2009
    Hope the flight down was OK for Indy (not too worried about you - you can drink :D )

    I'm sure it won't be too long before you turn a wheel at the track near the vineyard, maybe you can start a tractor racing series!

    Having to scramble to make it to grid won't be the same without you... you did remember your "costume", right?

    All the best to you both, and the greatest of success with the venture! Put us on the list for the grand opening, OK?

    Barrie & Griff (aka 'Froot Joose Racing') :D
     
  25. TheCarcierge

    TheCarcierge Formula 3

    Feb 1, 2004
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    Scott Saidel
    #25 TheCarcierge, Jul 23, 2009
    Martin:

    Miss you and Gaby already. Let me know if you need any help with anything here.

    Scottie
     
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