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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by rfking, Jun 15, 2006.

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  1. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #1 rfking, Jun 15, 2006
    I propose a Ferrari owner/supporter Brunch at "The Grape" in the Summit shopping center here in Birmingham to watch the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 25, 2006.

    They have a reasonably good size flat screen TV and have agreed to let us commandeer it for the race, and seat us where we can watch it together.

    Coverage starts at 11:30 AM Birmingham time as I recall, but you might double check.

    "The Grape" website is www.yourgrape.com if you want to check the place out or need directions.

    There will be plenty of safe parking away from the shopping areas on a Sunday noontime, so bring the cars - just lay off the vino if you're driving.

    Please respond if you're able to make it so I can let them know about how many to expect. Look forward to seeing you there.

    Roy
     
  2. No Doubt

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    #2 No Doubt, Jun 15, 2006
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  3. Drew Altemara

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    #3 Drew Altemara, Jun 16, 2006
    Ok, I'm in.

    Anyone bringing their wife?

    Where is this place exactly in the Summit. I could not find it on the web site (which is probably my fault).

    Left side or right as you enter from the highway?

    Drew
     
  4. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #4 rfking, Jun 16, 2006
    As you come into the Summit from Highway 280, take the first left, then turn left at the next intersection - Coldwater Creek is on that corner, and go to the very end.

    My wife is going to be with me.

    Look forward to seeing you. Roy
     
  5. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 20, 2006
    I have a car show that weekend in TN. I'll try to leave early Sun so I can join you guys.
     
  6. No Doubt

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    #6 No Doubt, Jun 20, 2006

    Good deal!
     
  7. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #7 rfking, Jun 20, 2006
    Great - ND, is it going to be just you and the 348? I'm working on numbers.
     
  8. No Doubt

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    #8 No Doubt, Jun 20, 2006
    I've asked my wife to come, but I have no idea if she will, sorry.
     
  9. PerryJ

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    #9 PerryJ, Jun 20, 2006
    If you guys can get any of your wives to come, Kelly and I will make it down, we will be visiting her parents in Arab, so she will already be with me, I don't think sitting around with a bunch of dudes is her idea of fun ;)


    Of course shopping starts at 12 and that is her idea of fun,
    so count of us in :)
     
  10. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #10 rfking, Jun 20, 2006

    My wife (Diana) will be there and she can easily be distracted from important Ferrari business to shop indescriminantly for our 12 week old grandson. I'm sure your wife will have company if she wants it. - Roy
     
  11. PerryJ

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    #11 PerryJ, Jun 20, 2006
    Cool Roy,
    I said, "shopping" and kelly said she's in, maybe morning sickness won't have her down this time :)


    Tommy, where's the TN show ?
     
  12. branko

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    #12 branko, Jun 20, 2006
    Sorry, but I was away for the weekend and just saw this thread. Sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in on Sunday.
     
  13. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 21, 2006
    It is the National MGB Registry. No Ferraris.

    A couple of months ago I was given a beautiful little 1974 MGB (chrome bumpers) by the ORIGINAL owner. No kidding. She bought it brand new in Dec 74 when she was 18. I have all the paper work including the window sticker and the first services, tire warranty, everything. I even have a little book the dates every single time she put gas in it and changed the oil. It goes all the way back to when I was in 1st grade. How many of those are still left out there?
    It's too much of a treasure not to show off.
     
  14. Drew Altemara

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    #14 Drew Altemara, Jun 21, 2006
    My wife Cheryl is coming.
     
  15. PerryJ

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    #15 PerryJ, Jun 21, 2006
    that's cool Tommy, take some pics for us, I LOVE mg's. My cousin bought one new and has driven it almost weekly until the last few years, (now he's restoreing it) :)

    It'll will be between 12-12:30 when we get there, (We're leaving right after church) but we will be there
     
  16. branko

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    #16 branko, Jun 21, 2006
    Only Tommy is lucky enough to be 'Given' a 74 MGB. Congratulations!
     
  17. Drew Altemara

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    #17 Drew Altemara, Jun 21, 2006
    Tommy,

    Do you think you will bring the MGB on Sunday. The ones with chrome bumpers are quite pretty. I'm sure everbody would love to see it.

    Drew
     
  18. No Doubt

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    #18 No Doubt, Jun 21, 2006
    Absolutely!
     
  19. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #19 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 21, 2006
    I can bring it but it is really no big deal. It's not concours, just a nice little single owner B. The folks it belonged to were docs at UAB. They hired me when I was in 12th grade to help out around their lab. She is an anesthesiologist and he's a biochemist. Their lab studied oxygen free radicals and it was my first break into science. I stayed with them thru dental school. They just left UAB and moved to Pitt. There was just no more room for that little car anymore so they gave it to me. She just wanted someone to have it that would take care of it.

    As far as little 4 banger sport conv. go I am an Alfa guy. I never really paid MG's much attention, even the Midget that my mom used to have. But I really like this car. It's not as loud and stiff as my Alfa which is nice. I am not quite used to driving a car with carbs, though.
     
  20. branko

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    #20 branko, Jun 22, 2006
    Roy, you picked a great location. I have been to the Summit hundreds of times but I had never been out that wing of the complex. It is at the end of a row of shops, very little traffic, so the cars will be safe and it has a nice view of the valley.
     
  21. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #21 rfking, Jun 22, 2006
    Thanks Branko, I'm curious to see how it works out - the place is really the antithesis of a Sports Bar - no 99 cent Bud Lites here my friend. My Italian friend - Marco - who normally works there, is off this Sunday but will be there to watch the race with us. He's a genuine tifoso.

    Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
     
  22. No Doubt

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    #22 No Doubt, Jun 25, 2006
    Roy, my wife says she'll bring the kids by to talk to the other wives!

    Anyway, my apologies for the late notice, but hey, what else can ya do?!
     
  23. rfking

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    #23 rfking, Jun 25, 2006
    No apology necessary. There should be a good crowd.
     
  24. GREENHOUSE

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    #24 GREENHOUSE, Jun 25, 2006
    HI, MIKE'S OUT OF TOWN BUT I'D LIKE TO TAKE THE TR FOR A RIDE SO MAYBE I CAN MEET YOU GUYS THERE TOO. CHRIS
     
  25. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #25 rfking, Jun 25, 2006
    All Ferrari supporters are welcome - I'm on my way out the door!
     
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