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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006.

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  1. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    It's about that time of year again. What would be a good date for a little polar bear drive and lunch/dinner for you guys before we pack the cars up for a couple of months? Lets lock it in now early.
     
  2. Drew Altemara

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    #2 Drew Altemara, Nov 15, 2006
    I'm game. Pick a Sat or Sun in Dec.

    Prefer a drive and lunch but would do dinner also.

    Drew
     
  3. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #3 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    Alright, lets narrow it down a little:

    Sat the 9th or Sat the 16th?

    Maybe an afternoon drive and early dinner around 5 or so.

    What works best for the most of us?
     
  4. branko

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    #4 branko, Nov 15, 2006
    Sat. the 9th works for me. I'll be out of town on the 16th. Lunch is better but dinner is fine. Just as long as it's not raining.
    Tommy what are you talking about, 'putting it up for the winter', for the last 4 years, I think, the longest my F-car has been in the grarge is 3 weeks.
     
  5. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #5 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    Me too. It's just that nasty cold late Dec to mid Feb. I just don't bring her out much then.
     
  6. rfking

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    #6 rfking, Nov 15, 2006
    Either date works for me.

    If I put my car up I have to walk.
     
  7. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #7 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    Good, that's 3 so far for the 9th.
     
  8. Drew Altemara

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    #8 Drew Altemara, Nov 15, 2006
    Dec 9th is great. I'm with Branco; lunch is better than dinner. But can do dinner.

    I hate winter too but the webers absolutely love it.

    Drew
     
  9. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #9 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    so far so good
     
  10. GREENHOUSE

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    #10 GREENHOUSE, Nov 15, 2006
    THE 9th IS GOOD, MEET UP BETWEEN 8:00 & 9:00 AM FOR A DRIVE? HAVE LUNCH & BENCH RACE FOR AWHILE.
    MIKE
     
  11. No Doubt

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    #11 No Doubt, Nov 15, 2006
    9th is good for me (I'll be out of town on the 16th).
     
  12. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #12 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    That makes 6 so far

    The 9th it is. I'll come up with a little drive route. Any suggestions for a restaurant?
     
  13. No Doubt

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    #13 No Doubt, Nov 15, 2006

    Bella (or Bellas) in Mt Brook, across the street from La Paz. It's got the right name and location for a Ferrari lunch, and *may* be open for an early dinner by then. We could do a city drive (e.g. Sloss Furnaces, whistlestop cafe, Vulcan, the U.S Steel castle home in MB, Zoo, etc.) this time if we wanted that restaurant.

    Olexa's is another good MB spot for lunch.

    For an afternoon drive and early supper, perhaps G, Local, 26, Ocean, Las Angelis, Sol E Luna, or The View (at The Club with good parking).

    Just offering suggestions. I'm not married to any of those places/ideas.
     
  14. rfking

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    #14 rfking, Nov 15, 2006
    I live in Mountain Brook and have never even heard of half these places!

    Let's do lunch at some of these places and check them out before the 9th!

    The Standard Bistro (never been myself) - if Tommy's route takes us to the south?
     
  15. No Doubt

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    #15 No Doubt, Nov 15, 2006
    Cool!
     
  16. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #16 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 15, 2006
    The Standard Bistro doesn't look too bad. Plus it fits in with the little route I use with the BBMC down 25 (like we did last year). Unless anyone has serious objections I'll check in with them this weekend about a private dining party reservation.
     
  17. branko

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    #17 branko, Nov 16, 2006
    I've eaten at The Standard Bistro several times and can recommend it. It's low key, not much traffic and enough parking for our cars.
     
  18. Philip in AL

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    #18 Philip in AL, Nov 21, 2006
    Hello guys. I'm new to this thread. I happened, by chance, to meet Branco this weekend in an Arby's parking lot in Homewood. Will someone please post a link for me to join our local Ferrari Club. Thanks, and I look forward to meeting you guys. Philip
     
  19. No Doubt

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    #19 No Doubt, Nov 21, 2006
    Welcome!
     
  20. rfking

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    #20 rfking, Nov 21, 2006
    Always good to have another Ferrari fan in the area - Welcome

    No special club I'm aware of - most of us are FCA members I would guess.
     
  21. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #21 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 21, 2006
    Here you go.
    http://www.fca-se.com/

    I am looking foward to meeting you. Can you join us on the 9th?
     
  22. Mike C

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    #22 Mike C, Nov 21, 2006
    I heard about that nice 430! It will be great to have you join us!
     
  23. Philip in AL

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    #23 Philip in AL, Nov 22, 2006
    Thanks for the link Tommy. I'm going to try to make it if I'm not out of town.
    Philip
     
  24. rfking

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    #24 rfking, Nov 22, 2006
    Do we know whose Black F430 that is round here?
     
  25. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #25 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 22, 2006

    Philip in AL
     
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