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  1. The Godmother

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    #1 The Godmother, Mar 20, 2005
    The MAFFIA Club will go on the Annual Bob Smith's Coachworks Tour on Saturday, May 14. We may also visit artist Donna Howell-Sickles studio that day since she is not far from Bob's.

    Bob takes us on a personal tour of his shop, tells us the history of cars he currently has in his shop, and he has an extensive knowledge of Ferraris. It's a very special treat for all Tifosi.

    If you would like to go, please email or pm me as there is a limited amount of space on the tour.

    Marci, Godmother
     
  2. jimpo1

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    #2 jimpo1, Mar 20, 2005
    Pencil me in. May is a little too far out for me to be sure I can make it, but I've always wanted to tour Bob Smiths shop.
     
  3. Bimmerista

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    #3 Bimmerista, Mar 20, 2005
    Same here...but, If I'm able to go, may I bring one guest??
     
  4. jknight

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    #4 jknight, Mar 20, 2005
    Marci -

    We are interested - could possibly be dependent on how early your departure time is. We're about 2 hours from Plano if that's where you plan to start. Or perhaps we could meet up with you there as Gainesville is a pretty straight shot up 35W for us.

    Please let us know more details.

    Thanks,
    Carol
     
  5. The Godmother

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    #5 The Godmother, Mar 20, 2005
    It's better to make a reservation. If you need to cancel, well, there's usually a waiting list. ;-) You'll make someone happy.

    So far:
    Jimpo - 1
    Mikey - 1
    Carol - is that for 1 or 2?
     
  6. Texas Forever

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    #6 Texas Forever, Mar 20, 2005
    I'll pencil it in. May 14th is still a bit out there. Is his shop on the south side of Dallas?

    Dale Spradling
     
  7. jsa330

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    #7 jsa330, Mar 20, 2005
    Marci:

    I'd like to go. Please include me for 5-14.

    Thanks,

    Scott
     
  8. icars

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    #8 icars, Mar 20, 2005
    His shop is North of Dallas in Gainesville on the Oklahoma border.
     
  9. FarmerDave

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    #9 FarmerDave, Mar 20, 2005
    Put me down please. :)

    I met Bob at the 2001 Dallas FCA meet, he was a good guy and answered all my silly questions about Ferraris. I've always wanted to visit his shop.
     
  10. mike_kuhn

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    #10 mike_kuhn, Mar 21, 2005
    Please sign me up for two. I've been wanting to see Bob's shop for years!
     
  11. rob lay

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    #11 rob lay, Mar 21, 2005
    Just FYI that the OK FCA Chapter has a trip planned later this year and has invited us, I just don't have the date in front of me. Tillman might know. Bob's is worth going any time you can, you can go every 2 months and see many different cars and hear different stories each time. Unbelievable a place like this is accessible to us.

    I have a return date for the C.H. show. :eek: No matter how much I like classic Ferraris, there are still priorities. ;)
     
  12. The Godmother

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    #12 The Godmother, Mar 21, 2005
    Bob is still building his house, so tours are few this year. This is the tour we were supposed to have last October, but he couldn't make it.

    I'm glad to hear that Mark is arranging another tour for later this year because this one is almost filled. A few more replies and we start the waiting list!
     
  13. TigerAce

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    #13 TigerAce, Mar 21, 2005
    I want to go, too!

    I saw his flat bed carrying 250 or something like that 2 years ago. Mike at FoD then told me the car was transported from FoD to Bob's for full restoration.

    Do we suppose to drive own car, or do we go there together by micro bus or something?
     
  14. greg512tr

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    #14 greg512tr, Mar 21, 2005
    Marci-Count me in for myself and one passenger! Thanks, Greg
     
  15. The Godmother

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    #15 The Godmother, Mar 21, 2005
    Yoshi, we meet at the intersection of I-35 and 380 in Denton and drive up from there. Drive your own car - preferably a Ferrari!
     
  16. LightGuy

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    #16 LightGuy, Mar 21, 2005
    Please put me down for the tour. Thanks, David
     
  17. TigerAce

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    #17 TigerAce, Mar 21, 2005
    Thanks, Marci.
    You're mentioning of space, so I was wondering,,,
     
  18. jimpo1

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    #18 jimpo1, Mar 21, 2005
    Hey Yoshi, we'll have a bus for you. A SHORT bus! :D
     
  19. rob lay

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    #19 rob lay, Mar 22, 2005
    That can be taken at least two ways and I doubt Yoshi understands the way we're thinking Jim. :D Actually, I bet Jennie rode the short bus at one time or another being 10 miles from civilization or electricity.

    Yoshi: "I need a bus."

    Company: "For how many people?"

    Yoshi: "Just a sec… 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… maybe 6 plus me at this particular moment, but that varies hour to hour." :)
     
  20. TigerAce

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    #20 TigerAce, Mar 22, 2005
    Yeah, I didn't get Jim's post.

    And I SURELY don't get what Rob's saying, too!

    To get out of some trouble, playing dumb (or just being dumb) often works, you know.
     
  21. rob lay

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    #21 rob lay, Mar 22, 2005
    Yep, the short bus! :)
     
  22. The Godmother

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    #22 The Godmother, Mar 22, 2005
    The tour is filled! I'm starting a waiting list after David Knapp's name.

    Meanwhile, see everyone on Saturday at Carson's!
     
  23. 308geo

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    #23 308geo, Mar 22, 2005
    Marci,
    Add me to the "waiting list. I've been dying to go to Bob's place forever. I know I can make it there with this much notice.

    George LaFleur
     
  24. WDR328

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    #24 WDR328, Mar 23, 2005
    Marci; I am in on this one. I was there last year and it is an amazing experience. You will see cars there that you may never see that close again.
    I don't know if Carolyn will go or not, but I will notify you as soon as I know.

    Don
     
  25. The Godmother

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    #25 The Godmother, Mar 29, 2005
    I have just confirmed with Donna Howell-Sickles that we may visit her art studio in St. Jo! We will go there after lunch - it's about a 20 minute drive west on 82 and is well worth it.

    Donna is a nationally known artist and currently has a one-artist exhibit of her paintings at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth. If you would like to see some of her art, go to donnahowellsickles dot com

    www.donnahowellsickles.com

    Please let me know if you will visit Donna's studio.
     
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