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Richmond Pic Thread

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by SEAL2CC, Sep 15, 2007.

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  1. SEAL2CC

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    Just a short entry because we are all turning in...there will be many more comments BUT..... this has started out to be a FABULOUS weekend. I just returned from our Flemings dinner. They do such a great job. As mentioned, the cars gathered to cruise through Richmond's old cobblestone street restaurant/ club area. AWESOME reception and TV cameras, people asking us to rev up our TUBIs..cruise to Flemings via an expressway with a 1/4 mile underpass..suffice to say I hit the rev limiter and power shut off ..never done that before..welcome to Monaco ..what a sound. Arrival at Flemings we were greeted by the staff, cooks, chef, wait staff out to have a look and greet us, and lots of friendly onlookers. Great camraderie, drinks, sounds, steaks, wine...did I say drinks, just the best gathering..did I say sounds..sounded like the Battle of Britain starting up to depart from Flemings. Others will comment with greater eloquence ..but they are at the hospitality suite or still carousing after having corraled their steeds for the evening! More later...thanks to John Dowling for coordinating a great couple of days...and no newsletter that we have to prepare for..HAHAHA

    Ciao..later

    Chris
     
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  2. HighSpeedLowDrag

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    Jusat got back from the show at Browns Island. Thank you to all of you who brought cars to the show. What a sight to see all of the Ferrari's come in at once! Simply fantastic! You all made a really good show into a great show.

    Having restored a number of British cars, I go to this show often. Most years I am reminded, by the owners of the cars, of how special they think they (the owners) are. LOL!!! This year, I chatted with a number of Ferrari owners and I was amazed by the difference. The Ferrari owners were talking about the cars, not themselves. Very refreshing because it is all about the cars.

    Again - Thank You from Richmond
     
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  3. SEAL2CC

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    Thanks for the neat first post...kind of speechless right now having just gotten home but it WAS a special day wasn't it?! I'm sure many others will comment more..

    Ciao..

    Chris

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    Thanks... I think...
     
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    I'll put some car pics up later.
     
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  10. BillP00

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    Man,

    What a beautiful day and what a fantastic F-car turnout. Wetpet, it was nice to finally meet you. Robert it's always a pleasure talking to you. Chris, it was nice meeting you and Lisa. And for the rest of the gang (Jim, Norm, Laura). Hope to see you all again soon! John Dowling and DSD, I'm sorry I missed you. I was looking for you both. But there was just so many people around. Robbie (285Ferrari), I missed you again. First at Reading now here. I love the Black rims!! Anyway, here are some pics I took.

    Hope you enjoy them.

    Bill
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    It was a great turnout! Beautiful day and Beautiful cars!! Looking forward to next year! SEAL2CC, this was your car right??

    Bill

    P.S. Wetpet started a picture thread of the show at this thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167275
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  12. 285ferrari

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    Trying to get Dave or another mod to merge all these threads together---Right now there are 7 Richmond threads...
     
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    Here are some of my pics. What a great time, thanks to John D. for being such a great host!! Carrie and I had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed all the events!! Thanks again all involved!!


    Robert
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    WOW, that seems like a great weekened! I am FREAKING out. My car is still at competizione for the 30k!!! I need it back! :) :)
     
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    HighSpeedLowDrag, John Dowling and all the other British Car Club folks who went above and beyond to make this a very memorable event. Looking forward to sharing the terrific weather, excellent display of cars and comraderie again next year! Cheers!
     
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    THANKS!!!!!!! To John, the CVBCC and all the local Richmond folk who made this weekend what it was!! Simply Amazing!!! Minus the sick GF and missing out on dinner part. John, Dennis, etc went well above and beyond to help accomodate all who attended!! You Richmond guys are the best!!!! I will be attending this show every year in the future for sure!!!
     
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    It was a great show and the weather could not have been better! From the marketing of the show to the NoVa and MD folks, to the hotel, the dinner, the parade in the event was fantastic. It was defintiely worth the trip down and we will come back.

    John - thanks for making everyone feel welcome.

    Curtis
     
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  18. SEAL2CC

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    Maranelloboy and BillPO..yes indeed that is my 355. Swaters blue is an incredible color. In the sun it just explodes with lots of hues depending on the angle. I love TDF as well but the Swaters is very unusual and kind of alive..

    thanks for the pics, vote and comment..fortunate to currently be caring for this art work created in Italy, to share here..

    Ciao..

    CC
     
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    John D. did a superb job of organizing the Ferrari guys and was a very gracious host. Thanks John!

    The Classic was a great show and had some wonderful cars. Thanks to the CVCC for inviting us and putting on a great show.

    I had a great time. It was awesome to meet everyone and I will certainly be more active in events. They are too fun to pass up!

    Forza,
    dsd
     
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    Definitely a top-notch event. Thanks John and to all the others that made this event possible...it was a fantastic weekend!! Glad to have seen everyone out there, and the weather couldn't have been any better!

    Norm
     
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    Thanks to John Dowling for putting together a fantastic weekend!

    Brad & Pamela King
     
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  22. SEAL2CC

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    Yep, John was the glue that kept all of us independent minded, fun loving, eccentric Ferrari guys and gals together for a never-to-be- forgotten weekend....

    GRAZIE!!
     
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    Thank you John for bringing it all together, the Ferrari parade, the dinner venue, the show, the secret trash can, hanging out around all those beautiful cars with friends, all were great and very enjoyable, hope we can have it again next year! I'd say that was a rather beautiful display!

    Many kudos,
    Laura
     
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    +1 to all of the above. THANKS JOHN. one of the best events i've been to.
     
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    +1
    Thanks John!

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    Thanks again John!
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