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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by checklist_34, May 23, 2012.

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  1. checklist_34

    checklist_34 Karting

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    #1 checklist_34, May 23, 2012
    In 2011, I found myself at Club Prive in the Bellagio, its the high limit lounge, all drinks are $20, I don't gamble, but I've drank enough drinks there to be friends with many of the bartenders.

    This gentleman, some 20 years my senior at least, was sitting at the bar as I tipsiliy blabbered about my time in business and cars and accomplishments, and he turns to me, when my lady went to the rest room, and says

    "Boy, thats an interesting story you have here. I'm glad you like your Ferrari, I have had >20< (I don't recall the exact number he quoted). I just want you to remember one thing, son:

    "No matter how hard you have worked, no matter how much money you have, htere's always someone richer, who worked harder. Find him".

    Stuck in my head now for a year. If it was any of you ladies and gents, could I buy you a $20 drink sometime?
     
  2. Tonycan

    Tonycan Formula Junior

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    #2 Tonycan, May 23, 2012
    Reminds me of the story about a guy who buys his first Rolls Royce and takes it to his new Country Club to impress his fellow members. After a round of golf, he's out front waiting for the valet to bring up his news Rolls. He offers a ride home to another member. As they drive off, he asks the guy if he has ever been in a Rolls. The guy replies, "Yes, I have---but never in the front seat."
     
  3. Drew_4RE

    Drew_4RE Formula 3
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    #3 Drew_4RE, May 23, 2012
    I kind of think he was telling you to not brag in public to strangers?
     
  4. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 ernie, May 23, 2012
    At the moment you should have shook his hand and said, "I just did". ;)
     
  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 PAP 348, May 23, 2012
    +1 :D:D
     
  6. daytona355

    daytona355 F1 World Champ
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    #6 daytona355, May 24, 2012
    That's a cool story.... I would love to have half the prescence and coolness of the type of guy that hits you with a line like that...... Seen it, done it, won it kinda person
     
  7. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

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    #7 JazzyO, May 24, 2012
    :)

    I like that.

    Although I'm a driver myself. Which is why I would never buy a Rolls.


    Onno
     
  8. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Ashman, May 24, 2012
    +2 :D:D:D:D

    That's exactly what he was doing. Along with the "find him" advice to build that success even more.
     
  9. My365

    My365 Karting

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    #9 My365, May 25, 2012
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    As I was reading your post I was imagining this guy...could it have been him?
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  10. WJGESQ

    WJGESQ Formula 3

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    #10 WJGESQ, Jul 5, 2012
    Damn that's funny!
     
  11. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    #11 Jedi, Jul 5, 2012
    Not sure if I do a +3 :D:D:D:D:D here or would this be more of a +1 moment,
    responding to Ashman's eloquent response above....

    Either way. DON'T BRAG IN PUBLIC TO STRANGERS. You just look foolish and the
    guy you're bragging to just might have flown in an hour ago on his own G5

    :)

    Jedi
     
  12. erandall38

    erandall38 Rookie

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    #12 erandall38, Jul 7, 2012
    Boom, this sounded like a guy worth talking to.
     
  13. oldman1

    oldman1 Karting

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    #13 oldman1, Jul 9, 2012
    " When a man with MONEY meets a man with EXPERIENCE , the man with the money ends up with the experience and the man with the experience ends up with the money !
    Think about that.....
     
  14. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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    #14 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, Jul 9, 2012
    "One third of his body mass is gravitas."
     
  15. James_Woods

    James_Woods F1 World Champ

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    #15 James_Woods, Jul 9, 2012
    I drive mine - it is a nice contrast to a Ferrari.

    However, I must make one point: What on God's Green Earth would somebody be paying $20.00 a drink for (and enough of them to get tipsy) in the Bellagio when you say you don't gamble?
     

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