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« on: April 07, 2008, 22:19:31 pm »
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Quote from: Jim Ratto on April 07, 2008, 21:39:01 pm
yes, if I can make it out, I will come on down from Simi in my '67, love to hang out with you guys and pore over the stuff I keep hearing about down there....Muiras, GTO's, Carrera 4-cams...  etc.

cool picture of your '67 Mark!!!! Looks perfect.

Jim, that sounds totally cool. Dunno if you've ever been. But you wanna get there by 7am and get a good spot to park. Everyone usually bails at around 9am. Lots of great cars of all types.

Here are some shots that I took from a few weeks back. Dave Mason's black car was there that day, as well.

http://carsandcoffee.info/forum/showthread.php?t=488

I'm not a real big fan of every British car made, but I couldn't get enough of the green Aston Martin Zagato. WOW! What a car.

Also, thanks for the compliments regarding my car, Jim. Worked on it for thirteen days/nights straight. Now, it's time to save up for the engine.
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2008, 22:32:39 pm »
To be wealthy and into cars....   must be the life...
That Aston Zagato is gorgeous, bet it sounded good too.

This past weekend, my wife and I made our pilgrimage up to Pismo, S.L.O. and Cambria. We usually take a ride up Hwy 1 to see the elephant seal colony just north of Hearst Castle. We did Saturday and while staring at the seals we hear this seires of howling downshifts, and into the gravel parking lot pull 4 F360's, 3 F430s and the big, brand new 599GTB.... all of them pieces of art.

I'm going to try to make it this weekend Mark, I'll let you guys know by Thursday  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2008, 22:36:18 pm »
NICE! I know that you were from up north, but back when I was married up until the mid '90s, we'd always wait for summer to end then drive up the coast and stay in Pismo, Shell, and Cambria beaches. GOOD TIMES! Epic drives along with some good waves. Saw lots of big seals and elephant seals, too. My sons were really little back then, but they still remember the fun we had. I love the central coast.

Yeah, just post up if you're gonna head down for C&C. That would be cool to see a few people from The Lounge there.
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2008, 22:43:11 pm »
Just saw on tv a show about your coffee & cars - pretty cool - looked like a lot of very nice cars
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008, 07:25:42 am »
I'm up for C&C and maybe afterwards, I know a great place where we can grab some breakfast.
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2008, 07:47:32 am »
Quote from: DKK Rick on April 08, 2008, 07:25:42 am
I'm up for C&C and maybe afterwards, I know a great place where we can grab some breakfast.

There's ALWAYS room fer breakfast! Lead the way.
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2008, 16:43:13 pm »
hey guys, I'm going to try to make it.... but would have to zoom home after. Still upside down in finishing baby's room and we're getting down to the home stretch. I'll pm you guys later......
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2008, 19:28:31 pm »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on April 08, 2008, 16:43:13 pm
hey guys, I'm going to try to make it.... but would have to zoom home after. Still upside down in finishing baby's room and we're getting down to the home stretch. I'll pm you guys later......



Let me know, me, Mason and Bill usually go every Sat. (Mische, Lazenby and "Little Ron" (Kieth Sueme) joined in last week)

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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2008, 00:02:47 am »
looks like it is going to be nice and sunny Saturday...  how do I find this place?

hopefully see you bright and early.
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2008, 00:37:46 am »
Is the 5 or 405 better for you Jim??
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« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2008, 00:45:55 am »
at 6am? I guess 405 would be better?
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« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2008, 00:58:45 am »
Ok take the 405 south.

Get off and Irvine Center Drive and go left.

Right on Alton Pkwy

Left on Gateway.

First driveway on the right is for spectators and second driveway on the right is where all the cool kids park.

Rick
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2008, 01:01:29 am »
so I go in the right driveway?
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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2008, 01:15:09 am »
You get to park with the cool kids in the second driveway on the right... I get to park with the uncool kids in the first parking lot.
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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2008, 01:29:58 am »
Should I bring the Bavarian or Volks?
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« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2008, 01:35:43 am »
How about creme-filled Bavarians in you Volks!  Grin
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« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2008, 20:28:23 pm »
looks like I will be coming on down tomorrow   who's bringing donuts?  Grin
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« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2008, 20:39:00 pm »
I went last week while in town for the Bug-In, also managed to take in "Derelicts and Doughnuts".
Great time !
And Jelly doughnuts, yum !
 Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2008, 22:27:20 pm »
Quote from: team97 on April 08, 2008, 19:28:31 pm
"Little Ron" (Kieth Sueme) joined in last week
Glenn
Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2008, 00:08:39 am »
Quote from: Richard Roth on April 11, 2008, 20:39:00 pm
I went last week while in town for the Bug-In, also managed to take in "Derelicts and Doughnuts".
Great time !
And Jelly doughnuts, yum !
 Smiley

We gotta school you... it's "Donut Derelicts"  Wink
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« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2008, 00:18:18 am »
Quote from: DKK Rick on April 12, 2008, 00:08:39 am
Quote from: Richard Roth on April 11, 2008, 20:39:00 pm
I went last week while in town for the Bug-In, also managed to take in "Derelicts and Doughnuts".
Great time !
And Jelly doughnuts, yum !
 Smiley

We gotta school you... it's "Donut Derelicts"  Wink

Hi Rick, are you and Mark and everybody going tomorrow. Carlos and I are going to come on down. I have to get right back though...still unfinished business in baby room....
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« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2008, 00:19:37 am »
Yes I should be there! So will Mark!
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« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2008, 01:43:41 am »
I'll be there, and I'll call Mason. Glenn
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« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2008, 05:10:28 am »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on April 11, 2008, 20:28:23 pm
looks like I will be coming on down tomorrow   who's bringing donuts?  Grin

Cool, Jim. Glad that you and everyone's comin' out. If all of you guys are showin', then I'll bring the blue car. Don't worry 'bout donuts... there's plenty on hand, there. Unless, of course, you opt to bring your own. See y'all there at 0700hrs. (That's 7:00am for all of you non-flying civilians.)
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« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2008, 06:44:35 am »
Quote from: team97 on April 12, 2008, 01:43:41 am
I'll be there, and I'll call Mason. Glenn

right on Mr Gaskey
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« Reply #25 on: April 12, 2008, 19:44:43 pm »
Quote from: DKK Rick on April 12, 2008, 00:08:39 am
Quote from: Richard Roth on April 11, 2008, 20:39:00 pm
I went last week while in town for the Bug-In, also managed to take in "Derelicts and Doughnuts".
Great time !
And Jelly doughnuts, yum !
 Smiley

We gotta school you... it's "Donut Derelicts"  Wink

Oops !
And I even bought a t-shirt !
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« Reply #26 on: April 13, 2008, 04:05:37 am »
how hot can it get @ 8:00am in Irvine?   Shocked

excuse me, I am busy with my Ferrari Boxer pics and a sock.....   
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« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2008, 05:32:21 am »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on April 13, 2008, 04:05:37 am
how hot can it get @ 8:00am in Irvine?   Shocked

excuse me, I am busy with my Ferrari Boxer pics and a sock.....   

 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

TMI
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« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2008, 18:05:38 pm »
had a great time!! Nice drive home but shit it was freaking hot !!!  Shocked
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« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2008, 18:12:57 pm »
No Doubt! It's too early for summer!
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