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  1. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #1 mDrake, Apr 26, 2008
    Hello everyone. I've made a few forgettable posts here, but I feel it is time to formally introduce myself. I really enjoy this forum and just wanted to say hello. I'm not a Ferrari owner yet, but I hope to be someday. I recently moved from Los Angeles, CA to Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It's a great place here, but not too much Ferrari spotting going on! Anyway, just wanted to say "hi." If anyone has any questions about Muscle Shoals, AL, feel free to ask. I say that with sarcasm. Not much going on here....
     
  2. jorge.rios

    jorge.rios F1 World Champ
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    #2 jorge.rios, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome and enjoy this amazing forum
     
  3. Asian1118

    Asian1118 F1 Rookie

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    #3 Asian1118, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome enjoy the site its a great place. Check out the south central forum and get to know your local owners. See if there open to letting you join along on some of there drives.
     
  4. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #4 miketuason, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome, What kind of Ferrari are you planning to get in the future?:)
     
  5. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #5 mDrake, Apr 26, 2008
    Thanks everyone. I will be getting a 328GTS.... someday. Red over black if I can find it. But I'm not in a big hurry. Part of the dream is figuring it all out. I want to be prepaired, and make sure I can maintain it. Anyway, just want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row first.
     
  6. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

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    #6 Ferrari 360 CS, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome to the forum...
     
  7. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #7 mDrake, Apr 26, 2008
    I subscribed to the forum. Don't know if that matters to anyone, but it does to me. I look forward to being a part of Fchat and no longer just lurking.
    While I'm at it, I've got a real funny pic of a pink Hello Kitty TR you guys have to see..... Kidding.
     
  8. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
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    #8 SGM, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome, There is a tremendous amount of information here. The first thing that I would recommend is to fill out your profile. And dont post pics of the wooden ferrari :D:D
     
  9. Darolls

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    #9 Darolls, Apr 26, 2008
    Hi, glad to have you aboard.
     
  10. NYCSpotter

    NYCSpotter Formula 3

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    #10 NYCSpotter, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome! :)
     
  11. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
    Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    #11 Jedi, Apr 26, 2008
    Welcome aboard - thanks for posting EARLY in your tenure - I was a lurker until
    the actual day I bought my 328... seems silly now.

    Ask away - take your time - and welcome to F-Chat!

    Jedi
     
  12. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #12 mDrake, Apr 26, 2008
    Thanks Jedi, beautiful car you have. Great pics! Reminds me of the first 328 I saw back in '86. I just knew I had to have one someday. The first 328 I saw was in small town Alabama (Mayberry-like, maybe 6000 people.) There it was, a red Ferrari 328GTS. It blew my mind! It made no sense in a small southern town, parked between two pick-em-up trucks. It was amazing to see, I'll never forget it.
     
  13. Execproducer

    Execproducer Karting

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    #13 Execproducer, Apr 27, 2008
    Welcome. Where did your city get its name??
     
  14. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    #14 Jedi, Apr 27, 2008
    Thank you! I feel the same way - I've always said that if it were a given than everyone could
    draw, and you asked them to draw a Ferrari, they would draw a 308/328. Better artists
    of course would draw just the 328 :D

    It's all the Ferrari I probably will ever want - drove her for 2 hours today and loved
    every mile, and every minute.

    Again, welcome aboard.

    Jedi
     
  15. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #15 mDrake, Apr 27, 2008
    Lee, Muscle Shoals got it's name from the Mussels that are found in the Tennessee River. The River divides Lauderdale and Colbert counties here in AL. The river is referred to as the Shoals. "Muscle" is a mispelling of "Mussel." Thus "Muscle Shoals." Therefore I live in a mispelled town! Oh well. The town has a great music history, and was once referred to as the "Hit Recording Capital of the World." That was a while ago, back in the '60s. If you do a Google or Wikipedia search of Muscle Shoals, AL you'll get some good hits. Personally, I'm very proud that "Mustang Sally" was recorded here!!
     
  16. Execproducer

    Execproducer Karting

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    #16 Execproducer, Apr 27, 2008
    Thanks for the explanation! I've always wondered where the city got its name! Lee
     
  17. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #17 mDrake, Apr 27, 2008
    Jedi - wow! Drove your 328 for 2 hours today! I can only imagine... What an experience! Amazing. I too will know the joy someday! Until then I plan on soaking up as much info as I can from FChat before I purchase. And hope to see some pics from your drives!
     
  18. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #18 mDrake, Apr 27, 2008
    Lee - if you take the 101N there's a "Mussel Shoals" between L.A. and Santa Barbara. It's just a spot on the map in Ventura County.
     
  19. Execproducer

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    #19 Execproducer, Apr 27, 2008
    You mean we spelled it right in California??
     
  20. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #20 mDrake, Apr 27, 2008
    Go figure....

    Spelling it wrong in the South just adds to the rep of dumb Southerners. Unfortunately (did I spell that right??)
     
  21. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #21 Bullfighter, Apr 27, 2008
    Of course. We have qaulity education here.
     
  22. mDrake

    mDrake Karting

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    #22 mDrake, Apr 27, 2008
    Yep, you do have quality education! Oh well, at least Alabama is ahead of Mississippi. Wow, that's REALLY not saying much.
     
  23. branko

    branko F1 Rookie
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    #23 branko, Apr 27, 2008
    Mike, welcome to FC. I hope you get your 328 someday. Since you are in the Shoals area, if you make it to Tuscumbia, there is a nice park, one block from main street with a 20 ft. waterfall. I have one of my bronze statues there. It is a memorial to the Trail of Tears, the forced Indian march out to the West. Then if you are ever in B'ham, and would like a ride......I would be happy to give you one in my Euro 308.
     

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