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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by ddemuro, Aug 1, 2009.

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  1. ddemuro

    ddemuro Formula 3

    Nov 16, 2006
    2,129
    San Diego
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    Doug
    #1 ddemuro, Aug 1, 2009
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    Hello everyone!

    Obviously, most of you here know me for my hobby and passion, "car spotting," or seeing exotic cars on the road. As of a recent count done in the Atlanta Spotters' Thread, I have now seen 1,013 cars nearly 2,300 times. Since starting this hobby in mid-2005, I've had a sighting used in the UK's Car magazine, and was featured in a four-page article in the July 2009 issue of Automobile Magazine, one of the "big four" U.S. auto magazines. With a connection made on Ferrari Chat I was even able to secure a job at Ferrari of Denver last summer, allowing me to drive literally dozens of Ferraris (and Bentleys, Porsches, Maseratis, and Lotuses) hundreds of miles, and even ride in an Enzo at full throttle. Through this hobby I've met dozens of Ferrari owners, many who gave or offered me rides in their cars. I even met Ralph Lauren. I've seen a Bugatti Veyron, a Maserati MC12, a Ferrari Enzo, multiple Lamborghini Countachs, Teslas, Mercedes SLRs, and Porsche Carrera GTs. Looking back, it's been truly amazing.

    Unfortunately, the day has come where I must devote my time elsewhere. I return home to Colorado on Tuesday for a few weeks, and when I come back, time will be a lot more elusive. Through connections made during car spotting, I was offered a great car-related job which I have accepted and will be starting when I return to Atlanta in late August. I will be working full days in that job when I'm not in class (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday). Additionally, I am going into my senior year of college and will have classes all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Between these things and managing my schoolwork and relatively demanding social life, it is time to take a bit of a sabbatical from car spotting. I will certainly try to get up to Buckhead at least once or twice a week, but looking at my schedule it appears that might not be possible sometimes. Thus, July, which was by far my best month ever for car spotting with 222 sightings, might also be my last "big" month ever.

    For those of you who have met me, encouraged me, and given me rides, thank you! I believe at this point I have spotted the car(s) of nearly ever F-chatter in Atlanta. Thanks especially to ZonderF, whose tips have led me to countless cars I wouldn't have seen on my own. I will try to remain active on Ferrari Chat as I think I bring an interesting perspctive - someone who both obsessively spots them, and has had time behind the wheel of every model since the Dino (except of course the supercars).

    Chronicled below are my "greatest hits" - some of the best sightings I had had over the years. Enjoy!

    -Doug
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  2. kayakjack

    kayakjack Karting

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    #2 kayakjack, Aug 1, 2009
    Doug,

    Your postings will be missed. Amazing that you have been able to find time for this while an Emory student. I am an Emory grad too. It has been a while. They had "Wonderful Wednesdays" for a few years. Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Interesting that you can get all the classwork done two days per week.

    I was a car nut at Emory too. Before the days of digital cameras and the internet which I suppose made spotting possible. Also, I think there were far fewer "exotic" cars being driven around so much. Less to see. If we saw a 275 Ferrari or Lamborghini Miura on the street, it was a major event. Still is I suppose.

    Anyway, good luck with your new job and senior year at Emory.

    Jack
     
  3. BAKY

    BAKY Formula 3

    May 23, 2007
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    #3 BAKY, Aug 1, 2009
    Last edited: Aug 1, 2009
    Always enjoyed reading your post and looking at your pictures....work hard and one day someone will spot you! Good luck in your senior year and to you on your future adventures. Hope to see you on the board every once in a while.

    Bobby

    PS. I am really thankful you didnt post that powder blue Murcie in your greatest hits! LOL
     
  4. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

    Nov 19, 2003
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    Stephane
    #4 Scaledetails, Aug 1, 2009
    A well deserved break, thanks for all the pics.
     
  5. Patrick_Bateman

    Patrick_Bateman Formula Junior

    Dec 7, 2008
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    #5 Patrick_Bateman, Aug 1, 2009
    YES! MY TIP MADE THE GREATEST PICS THREAD!!!!!1111 WINNAR
     
  6. Freelander

    Freelander Formula Junior

    Aug 3, 2007
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    Travis R.
    #6 Freelander, Aug 1, 2009
    I will sincerely miss looking at your spots. They will surely be missed. Good luck in all that you do, Doug.

    -Travis
     
  7. tazz99

    tazz99 F1 Rookie
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    Sep 16, 2007
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    Seth
    #7 tazz99, Aug 2, 2009
    We'll miss you Doug, your spots have been amazing. You have a great future ahead, good luck.
     
  8. carguy98

    carguy98 Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2009
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    Grant
    #8 carguy98, Aug 2, 2009
    Doug,

    I always liked reading your spots and statistics. They were very interesting to read. They will be missed.

    Good luck with whatever you choose to do in life.

    --Grant
     
  9. CavalloRosso

    CavalloRosso Formula 3

    Jul 12, 2007
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    #9 CavalloRosso, Aug 2, 2009
    Doug, your spots will be missed. I'm sure I'll run into you either in Georgia or in Colorado.
     
  10. kevinmosleyI

    kevinmosleyI Karting

    Apr 30, 2009
    189
    Lawrenceville, GA
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    #10 kevinmosleyI, Aug 3, 2009
    Always loved your spots, insights and stats. I hope you'll find enough time to go spotting. Good luck and hope you check in here often! -kevin
     
  11. ddemuro

    ddemuro Formula 3

    Nov 16, 2006
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    Doug
    #11 ddemuro, Aug 3, 2009
    Thanks for the kind words, everyone! I hope to still take the occasional exotic car photo on the rare occasions when I have time, so hopefully I won't be gone for good. :)
     
  12. GallardoGuy

    GallardoGuy Karting

    Jun 12, 2008
    78
    Fort Collins, Colo
    #12 GallardoGuy, Aug 3, 2009
    Doug it's been awesome seeing your pics. Haven't seen anybody put as much work into spotting as you. Did an excellent job through the years. Congrats Doug I think you can go down as one of the greatest spotters ever. Good luck and have fun with the new job :)
     

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