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I'm in Houston for work... anything going on this week?

Discussion in 'Texas' started by GTHill, Sep 17, 2006.

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  1. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    Jul 1, 2006
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    GT Hill
    I didn't bring the 328, but I thought it would be nice to meet up with some of you if there is a get-together at all. Regardless, I'll have to find a Ferrari dealership to drool a bit.

    Gene
     
  2. Poweredbyme91

    Poweredbyme91 Formula Junior

    Dec 9, 2004
    942
    Now in San Antonio
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    Hector Silva
    Visit the gas stations and enjoy the gas prices. I just came from there and man, $2.15/gallon is sweet!....
     
  3. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,368
    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    The FoH is on Hwy 59 west of Loop 610...

    Lambo is out on I45 north of Beltway 8...

    No club events until 10/08..

    Jesse Dayton at Blanco's Bar and Grill Thursday night....c''mon by!
     
  4. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    Jul 1, 2006
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    GT Hill
    I may be close to FoH. I'm off of Westheimer off of 610. I'll only be here for the week, so if the next event isn't until Oct, I'm not going to make that one. What does it take to get a test drive in a 360 from FoH? I'm not sure that owning a 328 will give me big points. :)

    Gene
     
  5. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Bubba
    Best to downplay that....:rolleyes:

    Speak with Joe Manianci...he lurks here.....it's not far at all from where you are, and a trip to Valobra's Jewelry store will let you see Franco's F430 6 speed!


    If you don't want to drive we could pick you up for a tour of Houston points of interest....rush hour is best avoided altogether....
     
  6. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    I'm up for anything since I have nothing to do after work. I don't want to be an intrusion, but meeting other people in great cars is plenty of fun. :)

    Gene
     
  7. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 5, 2001
    26,446
    Panther City, Texas
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    WJHMH
    You missed me by a week, I was just down there. I hope the weather is better than what I experienced. My sister lives less than 5 miles from FoH, but it took me 30 minutes to get over there due to traffic & the rain storm. If you can, try to check out one of my most favorite hole in the wall places, the West Alabama Ice House. A great place to see upcoming local talent, enjoy a cold beer, & experience local Houstonian culture.

    1919 W Alabama St
    Houston, TX 77098-2705
    713-528-6874

    Another idea is the ARTCAR Museum, quite a few FChatters have made the jouney there to check out those wild automotive creations.

    www.artcarmuseum.com
     
  8. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    I'll be working all day Saturday and then leaving for my 8 hour drive home. I do appreciate the thought!

    Gene
     
  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,368
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    Bubba
    Ferrari of Houston...Joe 713 780-2350
    Puma store in the Galleria somewhere..5085 Westheimer..713 623-4723

    If we arrange an early evening we could drop by Vintage Motorcars or zoom out to AJ Foyt's for a lookaround.....both close at 5PM

    Definately save Wed or Thurs for some Texas music....or both!

    Call tonight I'm almost caught up with chores at home..;)
     
  10. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
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    Bryan..make sure dstacy is contacted..maybe send a PM?

    Or I'll do it..we need to get him hooked up with these events!
    He was sad he missed FoH tour....
     
  11. Bryan

    Bryan Formula 3


    No worries...Saturday event was cancelled anyway today.
     
  12. Bryan

    Bryan Formula 3


    I will contact him
     
  13. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
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    Bubba
    *CHOOO CHOOOO.......bells ringing*

    OK, my brother..the Party Train is steamed up and leaving the Station.

    *the Gap Band "Party Train' playing on the stereo*

    I'll go by and snag some rib eyes and get them ready for the grill....your call on an early evening 7PM - 9:30 tonight at the Continental Club, or tomorrow at Blanco's where the show won't start 'till 9PM......'till 1PM and Jesse Dayton is sponsored by JIM BEam, so it'll be a dangerous evening, amongst all those River Oaks cowgirls and boys.......

    What looks good on your schedule?

    Miss Leslie and the Juke Jointers is a classic country band...

    Jesse Dayton is from Beaumont, steeped in George Jones, Texas Blues and a hot sauce dose of twang rockabilly thrown in...

    Both venues come with a dance floor...you can borrow Lady Valeria to break the ice!

    I'll shout out to all the Fcar guys and see if some will come out!
     
  14. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    A shame about FCA Saturday.....will the venue be open?

    I'll go try it and report back......
     
  15. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Bubba
    Who's up for Blanco's tomorrow night? 9PM show with plenty of Jim Beam!
    It's on West Alabama between Buffalo Speedway and Weslayan off Hwy 59.....

    Dr. Who?
    waterboy?
    dstacy?
    Sean F.?
    rick jaffe?

    Anyone else, feel welcome to join in!!!!!

    I may have to take Friday off.....LOL! "Car trouble" or something......
     
  16. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    rickjaffe!!! clear out your PMs!!

    Man, this is challenging! ;)
     
  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dave328 will be in town Friday with his wife.....dunno if they are coming in Thursday though......:rolleyes:
     
  18. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Bubba
    Hope that wasn't too late an evening, GT!!

    Jesse Dayton tonight at Blanco's Grill...3406 West Alabama..I'll PM driving directions it'll be easy!

    And THIS JUST IN!!!!!

    Kelly Willis at the Mucky Duck Saturday night!

    MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm....Kelly Willis! ;)
     
  19. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    BigTex,
    I was going to wait until after tonight to post my thoughts. I figured it would be easier to compile the experience. :)
     
  20. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Bubba
    No worries!

    Glad you could drop by the Top Secret Racing Team HQ! LOL!
     
  21. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    Jul 1, 2006
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    GT Hill
    I'm not sure how much of what I saw was classified. :) Like the underground chamber. Who would have guessed?
     
  22. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    Jul 1, 2006
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    GT Hill
    I wanted to thank Big Tex and his beautiful companion for their hospitality. I was picked up in style and invited into their home without knowing anything about me except that I was a fellow Ferrari owner. We had a great meal and wonderful conversation. After dinner I was treated to a Ferrari history lesson, accompanied by larger than life stories that may have sounded far-fetched coming from anyone but Big Tex.

    He is an ambassador to many and uses his Ferrari as an instrument to promote great causes. We could all learn a lot from Big Tex and his generosity.

    Gene
     
  23. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    *blushing*

    Shoot, padner....drop by anytime!

    You can fit a pretty large life into these tiny cars!!

    A good weekend..the kart came out for some hot laps around the park, scattering the Hari Krishnas, and the Turbo S Beetle now sleeps inside, out of the rain.........
     
  24. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Bubba
    FCA website has info up now on Franco's Show this weekend.......looks like fun!

    RSVP required, for show and reception......;)
     

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