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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / January 2006ROLL CALL!
Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? In 2001 I posted a roll call and these were the results: Responses 49 (to 16:15 GMT, 20/11/01) Lurkers/'rare contributors' 27 (55% read but do not post). Ferraristi (owners) 24 (so, 48.9% of a.a.f posters are owners?) Location: USA 36 (73%) UK 6 (12%) Canada 3 (6%) France 1 (2%) Finland 1 (2%) Australia 1 (2%) Netherlands 1 (2%) South Africa 1 (2%) SO! PLEASE RESPOND: Are you: A lurker or rare contributor? Do you own a ferrari? Where (roughly) are you? and if you're feeling inclined: What are your likes/dislikes about this group?  SignatureHttp://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) > A lurker or rare contributor? > Do you own a ferrari? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I am a contributor. I do not own a Ferrari. I live in Prescott Valley, AZ (USA). I actually like the fact that we go off topic frequently. I like the fact that all of us love cars, period. It doesn't necessarily have to be all Ferrari (hey - this is our f.cking group and we can do what we want!) Oops. I dislike the fact that we have had hardly any newcomers "stick" as active posters (I still think about the Asian guy who lived in a cornfield in Iowa, can't remember his name but it began with a T.) I really like blasting Mikal to a cinder when he resurfaces as somebody else. I most like the fact that several of us have met and gotten to know each other, and especially that I've made a best friend out of somebody in this group. (And a lot of great friends, too, but well ... y'know ... he lent me money ...) :-) (20 mins. later) I do NOT like the fact that, because I do not have my damn contact lenses in, I can't see the goddamned keyboard; it's taken fifteen minutes to clean up the typos. Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza >> A lurker or rare contributor? Lurker, mostly. >> Do you own a ferrari? No Ferrari but looking for the confidence (in the seller, mostly...) to buy a 328 or maybe a 355. I've always been a car/driver nut, done the race schools, autocross and stuff like that. Got the mid-engine bug, been through NSXs and MR2s, love them, still have one of each now. Have a weakness for comfort and torque, which explains the M5. Also have a weakness for lightweight chuckability, which explains the Caterham Seven. Where do I go from here? >> Where (roughly) are you? Near Philadelphia. >> and if you're feeling inclined: >> >> What are your likes/dislikes about this group? You're a pretty inoffensive bunch really. Most of the nastiness seems to be personal, between individuals with a history prior to what I've seen. Kinda like 3 or 4 people who all want to be the alpha wolf. SignatureDan. > Kinda like 3 or 4 people who all want to be the alpha wolf. Owwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! M p.s. always followed up with "Werewolves of London ...." Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza >> Kinda like 3 or 4 people who all want to be the alpha wolf. > >Owwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! > >p.s. always followed up with "Werewolves of London ...." As in: "I used to be a werewolf, but I'm alright noooowoooooo..." Actually, an Exige looks pretty damned tempting. It would be a swap for the Seven, functionally, so that still leaves a gap? in the lineup. The NSX is obviously the candidate for augmentation or replacement. I've been round these circles before. I wish I had the money for an F430 coupe. Or an F40, but now I'm just getting plain silly. SignatureDan. > > Kinda like 3 or 4 people who all want to be the alpha wolf. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Pete Clemenza Bastardo, now all I hear in my head is "I saw a werewolf sippin' a pina colada at Trader Vic's, His hair was _perfect_." -Matt- "..." matt borland wrote: > "I saw a werewolf sippin' a pina colada at Trader Vic's, > His hair was _perfect_." Little old lady got mutilated late last night Werewolves of London again ....... Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza > matt borland wrote: > > "I saw a werewolf sippin' a pina colada at Trader Vic's, > > His hair was _perfect_." > > Little old lady got mutilated late last night > Werewolves of London again ....... Aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgh!!!! -Matt- "I mean, 'owwwwooooooooo'!" Aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgh!!!! I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo If you hear him howling around your kitchen door You better not let him in Little old lady got mutilated late last night Werewolves of London again Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair You better stay away from him He'll rip your lungs out, Jim Ha, I'd like to meet his tailor Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen Doing the werewolves of London I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen Doing the werewolves of London I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's His hair was perfect Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London Ah-ooooo > You're a pretty inoffensive bunch really. Oh yeah? well try this for size "Go f.ck your hat!" *Now* who's the daddy? huh? -Paul (I think *that* told him. Oh yes.) I haven't seen the GFYH in a while....That one just doesnt seem too offensive tho, because we all know who has a thing for his hat.. And the tyre black thing came up in another thread...what is going on here? pip pip RicD >I haven't seen the GFYH in a while....That one just doesnt seem too > offensive tho, because we all know who has a thing for his hat.. > > And the tyre black thing came up in another thread...what is going on > here? I can see I'm going to have to open up a can of whoop-a.s around here. Paul > >I haven't seen the GFYH in a while....That one just doesnt seem too > > offensive tho, because we all know who has a thing for his hat.. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Paul I assume you're going to need help with it, so I'll hold the can steady for you. Yes, I know it's your turn to open the can. I'll just hold it so you won't get frustrated with it again. FINE, do it yourself then. Good luck with that. -Matt- "..." -Matt- "..." "matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote > FINE, do it yourself then. Good luck with that. Blow it out your a.s, bitch! I'm *your* daddy!! <pause> um... dose this twist to open or pull? Matt? Buddy? Awww... come back! -MC-Paulo-D > Blow it out your a.s, bitch! I'm *your* daddy!! My, my, my ... give a guy some form and does he follow with the function or what? Here a few other fun terms: jagoff - used extensively in the midwest, and other places, like Minnesota ... squirt gun - as in, "That squirt gun would get lost in a pinhole pussy" (pretty rude) worm hole - as in, "I wanted to go down but it was a skanky-a.s worm hole" (sometimes "maggot hole" has been substituted) needle dick - fairly self-explanatory, "pencil dick" can be substituted (not that anyone's ever said either to ME, of course) That's probably enough for now ... maybe for good. I'd never get thrown out of here for being a.shole, but I might for exhibiting very bad taste. :-) M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza >>You're a pretty inoffensive bunch really. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > -Paul > (I think *that* told him. Oh yes.) Ummm ... in this country ... the dominant country ... it's actually "Who's your daddy?" And you can't put the word "now" in there unless you add the word "bitch" or "biotch". Let's try it, class! "Who's your daddy?" "Now who's your daddy, bitch?" "Now who's your daddy, biotch?" "Who's your daddy now, bitch?" "Who's your daddy now, biotch?" Very good, class! Mr. Duffin, put on this cap and go sit in the corner. For the rest of you ... Is it too early to go for a beer? Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza <<*Now* who's the daddy? huh?>> This reminds me of the time that my Crew Chief got angry about something and actually yelled at me. I couldn't help myself. I laughed and told him how cute he is. But you're way scary, EuroPaul. Scawy, scawy. C. > But you're way scary, EuroPaul. Scawy, > scawy. Shut it, biotch! (How was that? BTW how on earth does one pronounce 'biotch'? ...and for that matter, why?) -Paul (YOUR DADDY! but not in a biological sense, obviously) >>But you're way scary, EuroPaul. Scawy, >>scawy. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -Paul (YOUR DADDY! but not in a biological sense, obviously) It's actually pronouced "bee-otch" And that was a simply splendid use of the term, btw! M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza <<Shut it, biotch! (How was that?>> I would have gone for a STFU, but that's just me. <<-Paul (YOUR DADDY! but not in a biological sense, obviously)>> Obviously. His Ferrari is left hand drive. C. Lurker, though have posted once or twice in the past when I was near to purchasing a Mondial T or a 328 GTS. And I got excellent advice, though still havent bought the car. Located in the USA. Do not own a Ferrari, do own two Jaguars, love cars in general, and european cars in particular. I cruise in once every other week to see if anything interesting comes up but usually only read posts relating to 308s, 328s, Mondials or 355s, as I have no interest in F1 or auto racing in general. ( weird for a car guy, but sorry, following racing just doesnt interest me). Long term I would like, when garage space permits, or I get bored with my Jags, an 88 or 89 328 GTS in Azzuro or a Mondial of similar vintage in Red. 412 appeals also, as a two door complment to my V12 Jag sedan. Daniel Los Angeles, CA > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > -- > Http://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) Contribute once in a while when a valid car topic is posted. Usually check the group when online doing something else. Oftentimes in an airport between flights killing time. Own a Ferrari. (have owned several over the years 328, 512) As far as the group, it's poorly moderated so I therefore keep in touch with my online associates via email. A great example is the tire fiasco. I don't and cannot care less if you think "tire" is spelled "tyre". America is the superpower. We spell it "tire", so it's "tire" Until the US decides to spell "tire" as "tyre", it's "tire". Or until we are no longer the global superpower... Reside in Texas and Arizona. F1 is ok, but the current rules package is absurd. It would be nice if more Ferrari owners posted here and less F1 zombies. There is an F1 group, F1 related posts should be there. I do find that most American Ferrari owners keep in touch through the local Ferrari club. That way you are guaranteed to be among peers both automotive and financially. My attorney and accountant both stress the need to keep a lot of personal data off the net to limit exposure. <ar50troll@gmail.com> wrote... Well, thanks for replying the roll call, I appreciate it. > As far as the group, it's poorly moderated Its not moderated at all (thankfully), or rather it's about as moderated as conversation in a bar. Generally, I like it that way. > America is the superpower. We spell it "tire", so it's "tire" Until > the US decides to spell "tire" as "tyre", it's "tire". Or until we are > no longer the global superpower... Nice. You need to sort out those other countries too, some of them don't even try to use English english, let alone the global superpower version. > I do find that most American Ferrari owners keep in touch through the > local Ferrari club. That way you are guaranteed to be among peers both > automotive and financially. Would you care to indulge me for a moment and explain the value of being amongst peers "both automotive and financially." ? > My attorney and accountant both stress the need to keep a lot of > personal data off the net to limit exposure. Yeah, mine too. The last thing anyone needs is to see me exposed. Pip-pip! MCPD (tyres!) > Contribute once in a while when a valid car topic is posted. Usually > check the group when online doing something else. Oftentimes in an [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > My attorney and accountant both stress the need to keep a lot of > personal data off the net to limit exposure. I can't say this was one of your finest posts. I don't recall the tire/tyre argument in this group - not that that means it didn't happen! This is not a moderated group - at all - it never has been, so I'm not sure what you would expect. Surely those in the group with whom you associate by email have told you there is no moderator. Fact is, you should be in here because you own Ferraris. It would be nice if you posted more often. Though it's not easy to ignore those calling you out or those who feel they are better than you or know more than you, it can be done. We all have to do that. Please consider. Just my .02 (and I'm even sure if it's worth that). M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza <<As far as the group, it's poorly moderated so I therefore keep in touch with my online associates via email.>> Actually, considering the fact that this group isn't moderated at all, it's really a pretty civil place. Even with what's his name gnawing on the scenerey occasionally. <<A great example is the tire fiasco. I don't and cannot care less if you think "tire" is spelled "tyre".>> Apparently you do. <<America is the superpower. We spell it "tire", so it's "tire" Until the US decides to spell "tire" as "tyre", it's "tire". Or until we are no longer the global superpower...>> Well. That's rather pompous and arrogant. As though you should personally get some credit for bombing the crap out of the rest of the world. Which wouldn't be something I'd brag about anyway, even if it were true. <<Reside in Texas and Arizona.>> Hot and hotter. How do your Ferraris like that? <<F1 is ok, but the current rules package is absurd.>> Indeed! <<It would be nice if more Ferrari owners posted here>> Sing it, mister! <<and less F1 zombies.>> Hold on there. Who exactly do you see shuffling blindly along with F1 as it currently stands? << There is an F1 group, F1 related posts should be there.>> Piffle. My Ferrari friends are here. I don't wanna go anywhere else. <<I do find that most American Ferrari owners keep in touch through the local Ferrari club.>> How do you calculate what *most* of us do? The only Ferrari owners' event that I would willingly seek out is a Historic Challenge race and that's for the cars, not the people. And I would certainly avoid the *local* club. Good gods, man, I live entirely too close to Beverly Hills to chance that! << That way you are guaranteed to be among peers both automotive and financially.>> Uh-huh. See, that's about all I have remotely in common with a great many of those people. You encounter the same problem when getting together a large group of Ferrari owners as you do when getting together a group of Porch or Corvette owners. <<My attorney and accountant both stress the need to keep a lot of personal data off the net to limit exposure.>> Tell me that they didn't actually charge you for that information. C. > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > -- > Http://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) Contributor. No Ferrari for awhile. No Guzzi for awhile. No Duc for awhile... Someday though... Still working on it all. Closer to the goal, but not there yet. Like sentence fragments much. Midwest, USA. As for likes/dislikes, it is what it is. There will always be disagreements, insensitive comments, misunderstandings, and things best left unsaid. Still, the group doesn't exist as an end-all be-all source of all things Ferrari. The off-topic stuff keeps me just as entertained as the Ferrari content. As Paul said, it's basically a bar conversation online among people with an interest in Ferraris. It meanders a bit, (okay a LOT), but that's what conversations do. With the occasional intoxicated posts that pop up it's even more like a bar conversation, minus the smoke... The periods of inactivity in the group seem to stem from the small number of people that post regularly. I've seen other groups that are constantly in need of refreshing due to the number of new posts, and while I don't expect that out of this group I see why some people might not give A.A.F. a chance. My response to those that complain about this group is that it's like any other conversation, sometimes you're talking to people you like and it's good, sometimes you're talking to a jackass and you want to just walk away. Do what you want, we're not here to entertain anybody, it just happens sometimes. ...and sometimes we're boring as piss. If that happens go outside and get some fresh air, catch up with us in a week or two. -Matt- "..." <<Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'?>> We're friends and apparently that just bunches some people's panties. <<A lurker or rare contributor?>> Hey! My boss will tell you that I spend entirely too much time contributing here. <<Do you own a ferrari?>> Lucky me, yes, I do! '85 Mondial QV Cab. And I've had the honour of racing a '98 355 F1 Challenge car. <<Where (roughly) are you?>> So Cal on the Left Coast of the USA. <<What are your likes/dislikes about this group?>> I love you guys. Even when you're wrong about something. <eg> C. "Paul Duffin" <someone@somewhere.com> schreef in bericht news:H0Ane.141805 > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? Yes, both > Do you own a ferrari? 308, but not as we know it (anymore): www.ferrari308.tk > Where (roughly) are you? Netherlands > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? Endless offtopic debates I only read the first 2-3 posts to see were it is going. <<What are your likes/dislikes about this group?>> EuroPaul << Endless offtopic debates I only read the first 2-3 posts to see were it is going.>> Bert Is that a like or a dislike? C. "Tiger Racing" <TigerRace1@aol.com> schreef in bericht > <<What are your likes/dislikes about this group?>> EuroPaul > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > C. A neutral. > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? I'm a rare contributor > Do you own a ferrari? Yes - '90 Testarossa white/white w/8800 original miles... > Where (roughly) are you? Near Atlanta Georgia USA (Southeastern USA) > > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Near Atlanta Georgia USA (Southeastern USA) Still got the TR, I see. Nice to hear from you again! -Matt- "..." Yeah - I still have it. There were times that I thought I'd have to sell it, but things have gotten better and I hope it'll stay with me for a while. Of course, if somebody comes along and just *has* to have it - then I'll reconsider perhaps. Besides, I recently had the 15K service performed so I have more of an incentive to hold onto it a little longer :) >> Near Atlanta Georgia USA (Southeastern USA) > > Still got the TR, I see. Nice to hear from you again! > > -Matt- "..." "WhiteZin2000" <Whitezin2000@bellsouth.net> responded to the call! Yay Whitezin! Good to hear from you! I've been lurking in here (posted a few times!) for years, since around 1998 or 1999. That was the time we became interested in Ferraris, and ended up buying a 308 GTB during the summer of 2000. We still own the car and it's doing great. We are located in the Midwest United States. I have to say it's been quite the experience watching the group evolve/ change as various regulars have come and gone. Can't forget the old Porsche vs. Ferrari flame wars, NSX is better than Ferrari trolls, MC tangents, TigerRace1 flipping over car wreck pictures, and all the other good times. Hope i'm still lurking when you do roll again in another few years. > Are we a clique? Yes. >Are we a 'faux aristocracy'? No, we're a pure meritocracy. >Are we dead? We die periodically, but then rise again. > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? A rare contributor. > Do you own a ferrari? Yes, s/n 26945. > Where (roughly) are you? Usually in some god awful hotel. > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I like the people (well, most of them...). I just wish there was more serial number dialog! T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > Are we dead? > > We die periodically, but then rise again. So ,,, we're Jesus!! Cool! > I like the people (well, most of them...). I just wish there was more > serial number dialog! Well baby, I just laid some on you. Get cracking! Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza <<We die periodically, but then rise again.>> T308 <<So ,,, we're Jesus!! Cool!>> Nino Actually, that's more like a sun or agricultural god. I mean, come on. Supposedly Jesus just died and came back the one time. Try doing that on a yearly basis. C. > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? Definitely a lurker, with the occasional post - very occasional. I wish...well i own a bunch in my video games - they are my primary vehicles, just got an f40, but mainly drive the 355 challenge. Southwestern Virginia in the mountains. Hope to be in some REAL mountains in a year or so when the wife finishes college - Colorado preferrably. I love the conversations that go on here, until the a.sholes come out of the woodwork and show how much better than us they are(sarcasm is hard to portray in text). I love the fact that MOST people in here dont care if i own a ferrari or not, and dont care that I am a poor man who can only dream of ever even driving a ferrari, and do not care that I am not a "peer" neither "financially" nor in automotives, unless you drive an 80s acura or a Jeep. I love MC's responses, especially when he has been away from his meds for a bit. I like seeing pictures of Pub Runs, and I would love to one day a part of one. Maybe I will really move out of the US now with the way things are going. I like watching races and see someone who participates in a group i pay attention to. I like playing a game, and seeing that same person's car as something i can strive to win, even if it is not completely accurate. I like the friendly converations. I greatly enjoy the non-friendly conversations being handled by the regulars..... I get amusement out of some of Matt's sig lines. I can't help but laughing everytime i see the words Rosso Corsa. Im sure there is alot more I am missing....now on to what I dont like...I dont like egotistical a.sholes that think they know everything. I dont like rude people who are a.sholes for no reason at all....thats about it. Thanks for listening. Anyone have an opening for a Network Admin with a Ferrari as a signing bonus, or even making enough where one could purchase a ferrari? RicD > I can't help but laughing > everytime i see the words Rosso Corsa. I don't see what is even remotely funny about that. MCPD (but you'd still be welcome anytime you make it this side of the pond) > I love the conversations that go on here, until the a.sholes come out > of the woodwork and show how much better than us they are(sarcasm is [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > everytime i see the words Rosso Corsa. Im sure there is alot more I am > missing Bravo! > Anyone have an opening for a Network Admin with a Ferrari > as a signing bonus, or even making enough where one could purchase a > ferrari? If anybody does I'll be fighting you to the death for it - Social Security be damned. I won't be driving a Maranello any time soon on what the government is paying me. Just kidding. Go for it. Unless it's in Prescott. Then it's mine, and there are SO many places to bury a body out here. Or I can just leave it out for the coyotes and/or javelina. M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza I guess you work in the field as well. I mainly support M$ systems. M$ has a knack of not being too secure, that is where i come in to play, thanks for the job security, Bill. If you can believe it, MC used to do this type of work as well, but i believe his was more hardware related. I currently work for a university, and as with almost any state/govt job, the pay sucks the benefits are great. Im up to relocate to anywhere, just get out of this hellhole they call Virginia, i've been here all my life. The area is really not that bad, im just sick of the same old BS. > I guess you work in the field as well. I mainly support M$ systems. > M$ has a knack of not being too secure, that is where i come in to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Virginia, i've been here all my life. The area is really not that bad, > im just sick of the same old BS. I am MC!! Nino Barlini is the name of a race car driver in the movie "Grand Prix". Man, if a stranger would say that to me I would be none too happy. Gotcha!! :-) M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza <<I am MC!! >> Well, what do you expect? You've been so much less psycho lately. We barely recognize you. C. > <<I am MC!! >> > > Well, what do you expect? You've been so much less psycho lately. We > barely recognize you. > > C. Yes. Kind of boring. Thinking about dropping the lithium and Lamictal and switching to Jagermeister. I've heard it's a new form of pharma-therapy. Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza > I am MC!! Nino Barlini is the name of a race car driver in the movie > "Grand Prix". Man, if a stranger would say that to me I would be none [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > M It all makes sense now...I stopped paying attention for a while which must have been the time you changed the name. I was starting to wonder why MC had not been posting, but it is all falling into place. Ric >>I am MC!! Nino Barlini is the name of a race car driver in the movie >>"Grand Prix". Man, if a stranger would say that to me I would be none [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Ric You know, I have to keep changing my handle to avoid detection by Mikal. That guy has got me scared poopy. Moving from town to town, always looking over my shoulder, you know the drill. M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? Lurker and very rare contributor, would probably post more as you seem a decent bunch but my news service is rubbish so does not work much. > Do you own a ferrari? Sadly not yet, waiting until I can afford to do it properly. > Where (roughly) are you? Cambridge, UK > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? It is more laid back than many other groups I frequent, perhaps a little cliqueey (SP?) but generally good fun. 9/10 Ben >> Are you: >> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Ben Wow - 9/10. You must be active on IMDB. Even I wouldn't have given it that .... M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? A lurker and rare contributor. Used to visit the site and contribute almost daily a few years back and only recently came back. > Do you own a ferrari? Not yet. Still looking for a good 308. > Where (roughly) are you? London, England > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I love the characters! Many would think that Ferrari owners and fans would be a fairly single minded lot. A few minutes here will show you thats not he case at all! > I love the characters! Many would think that Ferrari owners and fans would > be a fairly single minded lot. A few minutes here will show you thats not > he case at all! Hey! Less of that! Big Mikey is a 'character'. I'm just your normal run of the mill type of chap. 'Hmph! 'character' indeed! -MCPD F1 world champion 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003 Tour de France Yellow Jersey 1997, 2000, 2001 Kodak Photographer of the year 2004 Olympic Gold, British Fibbing Team 2005 >>I love the characters! Many would think that Ferrari owners and fans would >>be a fairly single minded lot. A few minutes here will show you thats not [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Kodak Pornographer of the year 2004 > Olympic Gold (Voided, failed drugs test), British Fibbing Team 2005 Typos corrected. T308 (Who agrees that MCPD Fibs for England....) SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 >> -MCPD >> FU world champion 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003 >> Tour de France Yellow Pants 1997, 2000, 2001 Former winner of the Tour de France Brown Pants (fastest mountain descent prize) >> Kodak Pornographer of the year 2004 I resemble that remark! >> Olympic Gold (Voided, failed drugs test), British Fibbing Team 2005 They found traces of urine in my alcohol sample. > Typos corrected. Too kind. > Former winner of the Tour de France Brown Pants (fastest mountain descent > prize) I believe I held the American version of that title for some time, thanks to a 150-foot fall down a thistle-plant carpeted hillside in Laguna Beach, my bike falling behind, around and over me the whole way. By the time I finally crumpled to the bottom, quite bloodied, my friend (a much better rider than I) had already reached our rendezvous point a quarter-mile away and was enjoying a Stella Artois. I still have a three-inch scar on my right arm to remind me about my ride that day twenty years ago. M Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza > > Tour de France Pink Capri Pants 1997, 2000, 2001 You missed one typo. SignatureJ.C. > SO! PLEASE RESPOND: > > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? Both! > Do you own a ferrari? Yup, s/n 104082 (for sale...) > Where (roughly) are you? Paris, France > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I like the friendish atmosphere, and the feeling that I'd surely enjoy meeting most of the contributors IRL, as we did. I don't like the way some newcomers are sometimes/often treated, with unnecessary rudeness. I don't like the way some of them react, as if it had any importance. SignatureJ.C. > Yup, s/n 104082 (for sale...) Comment? purquoi? La petite? > I like the friendish atmosphere, and the feeling that I'd surely enjoy > meeting most of the contributors IRL, as we did. :-) -Paul > > Yup, s/n 104082 (for sale...) > > Comment? purquoi? La petite? Not only. The baby plus lot of work plus decaying owners' club plus bankruptcy of my favourite garage lead to less and less time and occasions to really drive the car. I really feel torn off, but on the other hand I prefer selling it to someone who will drive it as it deserves, than seeing it collecting dust in the parking. But I must say that my research for a buyer is not really active :-/ SignatureJ.C. >> > Yup, s/n 104082 (for sale...) >> >> Comment? purquoi? La petite? (I can spell 'pourqoi' - that was just a typo!) > I really feel torn off, but on the > other hand I prefer selling it to someone who will drive it as it > deserves, Well, that's what they are meant for... It must be a strange and difficult time to think about such things. > But I must say that my research for a buyer is not really active :-/ Indeed :-( -Paul >>>Yup, s/n 104082 (for sale...) >> >>Comment? purquoi? La petite? > > Not only. The baby plus lot of work plus decaying owners' club plus > bankruptcy of my favourite garage Ouch, at least I wasn't alone. I hope my ex-customers miss me in the same way! lead to less and less time and > occasions to really drive the car. Damn, I never drive mine and I'm buying another. Go figure... I really feel torn off, but on the > other hand I prefer selling it to someone who will drive it as it > deserves, than seeing it collecting dust in the parking. > > But I must say that my research for a buyer is not really active :-/ As long as you price it in those overvalued Euros you won't have to part with it! T308 (Who longs for the day of the $0.82 Euro...) SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > As long as you price it in those overvalued Euros you won't have to part > with it! I paid it in euros (or, more precisely, in French Francs), so I won't make any forex gain ;-). Actually, I find prices have been significantly decreasing for an F355 since I've bought mine. A good one can now be found for hardly more than 60,000 euros. I guess this is due to more and more 360s arriving on the secondhand market (and to some reliability issues with F355s, I've heard). SignatureJ.C. I like the friendish atmosphere, and the feeling that I'd surely enjoy > meeting most of the contributors IRL, as we did. Well, with both leprosy and chronic halitosis, it's been tough for me. But everybody seemed to enjoy the virtual Mike I sent to New York last year. They never knew a thing. It's amazing how people take to you when you don't have limbs falling off or can curl their hair with your breath. That telecourse on CGI I took a couple years ago was the best thing I've ever done. If you look at MCPDs wedding photos, though, you'll see one where my doppelganger strayed a bit out of range of my signal repeater on top of the Plaza (one of thousands I've had installed nationwide); he appears to be half-running and half-vanishing (he was). > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? I felt welcome from my first posts, I believe that arisos drink more expensive wines, I can feel a pulse > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? Lurker/contributor/pub runner > Do you own a ferrari? Not at the moment, I expect that it may have to wait a few years now that Eithne has arrived. 308GT4 is still my preference. > Where (roughly) are you? Weymouth, south coast UK > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I've met some nice people of very different backgrounds that have a common interest of Ferrari. I enjoy the friendly banter that is passed around. I am entertained by MC's musings, even the softer edged ones. I dislike people bickering about "OT posts", you don't have to read them. I also dislike people who complain about others spelling and typos and then cannot be bothered to spell Porsche correctly. I thoroughly dislike pointless personal attacks unless adressed to Mikal. I am looking forward to the inaugural AAF global pub adventure. Did I mention that I live next door to a pub with great driving roads nearby? Kind regards Rue "Rue" <rupert@rhconsulting.co.uk> > I believe that arisos drink more expensive wines, You've clearly not had the pleasure of dining with T308. Rather foolishly I said that next time dinner is on me. I'm not sure how a man who geneously funded two bottles of Sassicaia will feel about a bottle of 'Great with Pasta'... :-/ > Not at the moment, I expect that it may have to wait a few years now > that Eithne has arrived. 308GT4 is still my preference. Eithne??? What's wrong with 'Kylie' or 'Chardonnay', then? -Paul > > I believe that arisos drink more expensive wines, > > You've clearly not had the pleasure of dining with T308. > Rather foolishly I said that next time dinner is on me. I'm not sure > how a man who geneously funded two bottles of Sassicaia > will feel about a bottle of 'Great with Pasta'... :-/ Of course, I was refering to the varieties often found during the pub runs. Should the 3/£10 be beneath your palate we could always go upmarket visit a wine bar. I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting T308, but I hear he might pop in for a visit. > Eithne??? What's wrong with 'Kylie' or 'Chardonnay', then? Well Kylie is beautifully formed but a bit short and chardonnay has been ruined by too much oak. Eithne is Irish so that people have difficulty reading and pronouncing it. Sláinte Rue > "Rue" <rupert@rhconsulting.co.uk> > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > how a man who geneously funded two bottles of Sassicaia > will feel about a bottle of 'Great with Pasta'... :-/ You know my rule, if I pick the wine, I pay the tab! As for your choice, I'm sure it'll be drinkable (after a hearty intake of pre-dinner cocktails). Remember, the company's far more important than the food an wine. >>Not at the moment, I expect that it may have to wait a few years now >>that Eithne has arrived. 308GT4 is still my preference. >> > Eithne??? What's wrong with 'Kylie' or 'Chardonnay', then? At least I've never met anyone named Eithne. Here in Kalifornia, you meet a Kylie and Chardonnay every day. T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > then cannot be bothered to spell Porsche correctly I'm pretty sure *that's* done intentionally. It does appear that you may very well be meeting me in October! Hide the village's women and children (I like the women ... I eat the children). MC Signature"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Pete Clemenza >> then cannot be bothered to spell Porsche correctly > > I'm pretty sure *that's* done intentionally. > > It does appear that you may very well be meeting me in October! Hide > the village's women and children (I like the women ... I eat the children). <<FX Chevy Chase Voice>> "We raped their horses and rode off on their women!" <<FX Chevy Chase Voice off>> T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 <<I also dislike people who complain about others spelling and typos and then cannot be bothered to spell Porsche correctly. >> Even when we purposely misspell Porch? C. :::who can't remember the last time she ridiculed someone's grammar or spelling::: > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? We are a cabal... Of a clique. > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? A medium/rare contributor. > Do you own a ferrari? Sadly, not at the moment. My main toy is a 40th anniversary 911. Wouldn't dismiss the idea of another 'rarri. Strangely enough - I don't think I want a red one - black 360 perhaps... > Where (roughly) are you? Surrey. (That's in Englandshire-for the septics amongst you) > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? I like it as it is. I haven't sorted my usenet access and am too busy, at the moment, to surf as I used to. It's nice to pop my head round the door and look in sometimes. Many interesting and informed people here. Very best regards to you all. Joe > I like it as it is. I haven't sorted my usenet access and am too busy, at > the moment, to surf as I used to. It's nice to pop my head round the door > and look in sometimes. Many interesting and informed people here. > > Very best regards to you all. It's going to be great to meet you. Of course, if you go out of town or aren't able to make it, I'll kill you. God, I just loving saying that! M SignatureIt's a place where you will learn To face your fears, retrace the years And ride the whims of your mind Commanding in another world Suddenly, you hear and see This magic new dimension > It's going to be great to meet you. Of course, if you go out of town or > aren't able to make it, I'll kill you. I could have made the last one. I'll do my best to make the next one. Moving house in a few weeks, so things are hard to plan. > God, I just loving saying that! If you say it, you'd better mean it. ;-) Joe > I could have made the last one. I'll do my best to make the next one. Moving > house in a few weeks, so things are hard to plan. You've got at least 12 weeks; there are no excuses. This one's different. <dials up the pressure> People are coming from across the pond just to meet you. <a little further> MCPD has guaranteed your presence. <utterly tasteless joke on the way> I think I can get Antonio Banderas and Michael Jackson to take care of the wife and kids while you're out pubbing with your American friends. >God, I just loving saying that! > > If you say it, you'd better mean it. If I say it to someone outside of this little haven, I do. :-) M SignatureIt's a place where you will learn To face your fears, retrace the years And ride the whims of your mind Commanding in another world Suddenly, you hear and see This magic new dimension > You've got at least 12 weeks; there are no excuses. How about: 'I know nothing about it' ? > This one's > different. <dials up the pressure> People are coming from across the > pond just to meet you. <a little further> MCPD has guaranteed your > presence. That was very considerate of him. > <utterly tasteless joke on the way> > > I think I can get Antonio Banderas and Michael Jackson to take care of > the wife and kids while you're out pubbing with your American friends. Jacko won't be here. Apparently, he's going to Tampa with the children this year. Very much looking forward to meeting to all. But I said that last time... Joe <<Very much looking forward to meeting to all. But I said that last time...>> Yes, you did. :-( C. > <<Very much looking forward to meeting to all. > > But I said that last time...>> > > Yes, you did. :-( Yes, yes, but this time it'll be different. I've finally moved house. (Only took two years.) BTW, I MOT'd a genuine 1967 GT40 race car last week, prior to it's trip to Le Mans. *Now* I know what all the fuss is about. Bloody fantastic car - even more so when you consider how old it is. Had a run of interesting cars recently, including a Barchetta, several 'rarris and porkers, and quite an interesting Zackspeed Capri which was built for David Brimble. I'll have to geta website up-and-running. BTW (2) Pink Floyd still rocks mightily -even if Victor Meldrew is now playing lead guitar. Regards, Joe > MOT'd ???? > BTW (2) Pink Floyd still rocks mightily -even if Victor Meldrew is now > playing lead guitar. I did see the other lead there, but I don't think he was playing as many of the solos as you think he was .... M Signature"Sendai eyes are notorious for depth-perception defects and warranty hassles, among other things." > > MOT'd > > ???? Vehicle inspection, like what some states do over here, but more thorough IIRC. -Matt- ".." <<I've finally moved house. (Only took two years.)>> Congrats! Any chance you can be somewhere in Italy or England around April of next year? Not that you have to move again, just visit. I'm hoping to make it to the GP there in 2006. There's no way I can be in Europe anytime before that. :-( <<BTW (2) Pink Floyd still rocks mightily -even if Victor Meldrew is now playing lead guitar.>> Damn skippy! C. :::who sometimes feels sorry for poor skippy::: > <<I've finally moved house. (Only took two years.)>> > > Congrats! Any chance you can be somewhere in Italy or England around > April of next year? Not that you have to move again, just visit. I'm > hoping to make it to the GP there in 2006. There's no way I can be in > Europe anytime before that. :-( I'll be here. Holidays will be a very distant memory for a few years to come... <<I'll be here. >> Where exactly is *here* again? C. > <<I'll be here. >> > > Where exactly is *here* again? This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle, this...Surrey. Not planning on going anywhere for some time. Joe > Are you: > > A lurker or rare contributor? ==> rare contributor > Do you own a ferrari? ==> Yes, a 1987 328GTS in all-to-common red/tan, not quite concours but a very good modest mileage (27k) driver. > Where (roughly) are you? Phoenix, Arizona USA (where we have just entered the time of year when Ferraris go into hibernation--too damn hot to be out driving them) > and if you're feeling inclined: > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? Like: mixture of useful stuff and highly offbeat humorous postings. Don't like: vitriolic postings and trolls. The group seems less vibrant in the past year than it used to be. Anyhow whatever happened to the Speaker? That guy was a bottomless pit of information on 328's right at the time I was buying mine :) Ted. > past year than it used to be. Anyhow whatever happened to the Speaker? I think he is user "DGS" at www.ferrarichat.com , posts there regularly. >>past year than it used to be. Anyhow whatever happened to the Speaker? > > I think he is user "DGS" at www.ferrarichat.com , posts there regularly. Yeah, I just checked over there, didn't see him cuz I didn't burrow too dep, but I did see Andrew Menasce there. He used to contribute here. I registered with FC, so I could roam around there later on and see who's there that I can shake down about coming back here to slap me around. ;-) M SignatureIt's a place where you will learn To face your fears, retrace the years And ride the whims of your mind Commanding in another world Suddenly, you hear and see This magic new dimension > Phoenix, Arizona USA (where we have just entered the time of year when > Ferraris go into hibernation--too damn hot to be out driving them) As I recall, you mentioned if I ever moved to AZ, you would blahblahblahblah re: your Ferrari. Well, I'm in Prescott Valley now! How about a trip to Jerome the next time it's relatively cool? It might not be until the of September, but I still think you should mark your calendar! (If you haven't been on the road to Jerome yet you're missing one of the all-time great mountain roads!). I'll cover the gas or your lunch (probably won't be able to do both) :-( > highly offbeat humorous postings. Thank you. > Don't like: vitriolic postings and trolls. That never happens here anymore - you must be looking at a different NG, of course! And we killed Mikal earlier this year; pissed on his ashes and everything. > The group seems less vibrant in the > past year than it used to be. Not anymore. Daddy MC's here, back to stay, and he's a little more balanced to the "high" side - no more lengthy disappearances, but plenty of lengthy, wandering posts. The flow will never stop now. Hell, I puked up (oops, contributed) some of my best stuff in recent weeks. Tooting my own horn? Of course! This place provides easy practice for my other writing projects. I've thrown down plenty of gauntlets for the others to go as way OT as I do. But y'know being purists and stuff they just keep soldiering on with those boring technical posts. Who cares about MCPD's inability to control his rust? I mean ... really now. You know, you can set an "AAFMC" bell on your PC, it chimes every time a post of mine appears. And, when you need a needle-sharp jab in the eye - but oh so exquisitely administered - you need only to stay something stupid (or something he feels is stupid), about Ferraris or even any OT subject, and MJF the Smiter will cut you so finely you won't know it until you're trying to re-attach your lips. ;-) > Anyhow whatever happened to the Speaker? It's a bummer, init? I think he got stuck deep into a snow drift last winter in that Celica GTS of his, and he probably froze solid, like the Iceman. His fellow Toyota club friends then squared him up and used him in their drinks. I loved going OT with him, it was like a privilege. Same with the Funkraum, who also disappoints us time after time with the nearly-permanent disappearances. All those classified missions ... he's probably in Uzbekistan now, bartering chickens (or potatoes) for whores. However, he'll pop up right when we need him the most. He always does. MC SignatureIt's a place where you will learn To face your fears, retrace the years And ride the whims of your mind Commanding in another world Suddenly, you hear and see This magic new dimension > you need only to stay something stupid you need only to SAY something stupid MC SignatureIt's a place where you will learn To face your fears, retrace the years And ride the whims of your mind Commanding in another world Suddenly, you hear and see This magic new dimension > And we killed Mikal earlier this year; pissed on his ashes >and everything. Why I love this guy. Phil I'm a lurker ;) this new gateway should help add some extra lurker Paul Duffin Wrote: > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > - > Http://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory -- blan Better late than never I suppose... I like the answer that said we are regulars at the neighborhood bar/pub. I am somewhere between a lurker and a rare contributer. I own an 84 euro 308 GTS that is the same color as Paul's. Purchased in the spring of '04 after a long, nervous search. Still pretty happy with the purchase. And now I'm learning how to do some of my own maintenance... Home base is in Rochester, Minnesota, USA I like this pub! Cheers All! Lance > Are we a clique? are we a 'faux aristocracy'? Are we dead? > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > What are your likes/dislikes about this group? > Better late than never I suppose... > > I like the answer that said we are regulars at the neighborhood bar/pub. Me too. Double Bacardi with a splash of Coke please... > I am somewhere between a lurker and a rare contributer. > I own an 84 euro 308 GTS that is the same color as Paul's. Must. Resist. Obvious. Joke. Purchased in > the spring of '04 after a long, nervous search. Still pretty happy with > the purchase. And now I'm learning how to do some of my own maintenance... You and our Italian friend in New York could share tips! > Home base is in Rochester, Minnesota, USA Sounds cold. > I like this pub! The service is crap, but the locals are a friendly bunch. > Cheers All! > Lance Slainte! -Matt- "Where's my Bacardi, dammit?" "matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote >> I am somewhere between a lurker and a rare contributer. >> I own an 84 euro 308 GTS that is the same color as Paul's. > > Must. Resist. Obvious. Joke. Yes. Must. >:-( Mine's a Leffe, please! -Paul > Better late than never I suppose... Wow, pretty late, but contributions of any kind are welcome! > I like the answer that said we are regulars at the neighborhood bar/pub. And everyone seems to have stopped drinking on the new year (or are drying out). Seems that Matt's the only one still alive! > I am somewhere between a lurker and a rare contributer. > I own an 84 euro 308 GTS that is the same color as Paul's. Rust coloured doors and tyre black? Purchased in > the spring of '04 after a long, nervous search. Still pretty happy with > the purchase. And now I'm learning how to do some of my own maintenance... > Home base is in Rochester, Minnesota, USA Are you doing your own work out of necessity? Is there a Ferrari only shop there? > I like this pub! Likewise! Just wish it was more lively..... > Cheers All! > Lance Right back at ya. T308 (Who's just back from the Rose Bowl, what a game....) SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 |
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