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So I Did It With Senna Looking On

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  1. RP

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    Anyone on this website for more than a few months knows that one of my best friends owns the restaurant in Miami that Ayrton Senna would have dinner EVERY time he was in Miami. He came to Miami in his private airplane on his way to races in both North America and Europe. He did two things, have dinner at Caffe Abrracci, and go to Orange Blossum Hobbies to feed his love of R/C cars. In fact my friend considers Senna, and another little known athelete named Pele as two of his good friends.

    So when I decided it was time to make a committment to my partner of nearly three years, I asked my friend if I could have my wedding ceremony in his restaurant. Of course he said yes as long as he was the best man. No problem.

    So on September 20, 2010, in front of a very few people I consider family, I finally did it. With complete confidence. The four time mayor of Coral Gables performed a bilingual ceremony since my fiancee is from Mexico, and my youngest daughter stepped in as the Maid Of Honor.

    I believe Senna himself was looking on, and then had his traditional dinner with all of us: lobster ravioli and veal. I do not eat red meat, but that night it did not matter. At any rate, there was an empty seat for him.

    So for all of you Senna fans, he is doing well. Considering the events of July 2007, I am quite happy and very fortunate with the result of that night.
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  2. David Hudson

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    It looks like a wonderful place and great occasion! Congratulations on your beautiful family and remembrance of an excellent pilot. I will certainly try the place next time we are in Miami. Best.
     
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  3. Gilles27

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    That's terrific--congratulations! Everyone and everything looks beautiful, and a great location on top of it.
     
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  4. RP

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    Let me know, I will let Nino know.
     
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  5. Jedi

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    Wow! That's SO cool.... MAJOR congrats to you my friend.

    And you WILL one day look like your avatar :D:D


    All the best for MANY happy years. May they be the best years.



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  6. RP

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    I can only hope that one day I will be as smart as my avatar. I was on Septemer 20, as for any other time......................not so much.

    Thank you for the good thoughts.
     
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  7. zaevor2000

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    Congrats and wishing you many years of happiness!

    Years ago I had a friend of mine that was going to Brazil go to Senna's gravesite and place something there for me... he is STILL sorely missed...

    A wonderful occasion and a fitting location.

    I'm sure Ayrton is smiling right now and humbled that you honor him in this manner.

    Frank
     
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    ron,

    i think this is fantastic news for you and i am so moved at how you pay tribute to senna by having him as an important guest in spirit.

    your bride is simply lovely and i hope she makes you very happy.

    very best,

    pcb

    p.s. i too would love to make a point to visit the place where senna would have dinner and where you chose to marry.
     
    ferraripete, Sep 28, 2010
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    I visited Caffe Abbracci for lunch last week. Food and atmosphere were amazing, great place!
     
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  10. DF1

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    All the best :) i wish many happy years and smiles to all of you!
     
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    Congrats, all the best for you and your lovely bride.
     
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    You're one lucky guy! Very happy for you and your bride!
     
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    Congratulations!! :D

    And, as a side note, what a way to do it with style! :cool:

    All the very best for you both,
    Andrew (and Nicky).
     
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    +1 Congratulations! [I'm sure Ayrton was smiling too.]
     
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    Congratulations Ron. She's a beauty. :)
     
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    All the best Ron!
     
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    Congrats! Best wishes for you and your lovely wife.
     
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    Congrats on the hat trick; bride, anniversary date and location.
     
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    Beautiful!! Well, done RP..........

    Best wishes, for many happy years!!!!
     
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    Congrats, wishing both of you a safe and happy future together!
    CH
     
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    Congrats Ron!

    Your wife is hot!!!!!

    Daughter is hot too!

    I mean that in a friendly and congratulatory way :)

    Glad to see you have come so far in the last 3 years. What a great story!
     
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    Very cool, and a lucky man!

    I was at the Gonzalez-Byass Bodega (famous Sherry maker) in Jerez (Spain) last spring and found this on a barrel in the basement...

    Definitely a 'moment' for me, though not quite as momentous as yours.

    Congrats!

    -Tad
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    Ditto!
     
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    Congrats, Ron! All the best....:)
     
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