Giovanni's

Commissioner · #1 (**permalink**) 11-14-2007, 09:48 AM

Allegedly, this Saturday is the November cruise at Giovanni's, 3pm start. Last month I was the only one who attended, so someone come out and keep me company! It's Jaguar night.

chill · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2007, 08:56 PM

Its my birthday, so I plan to be there with a new toy and a cold one (a VERY cold one) come out and help me celebrate my 50th.

GeorgiaSnake · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 05:51 PM

Happy birthday buddy - welcome to the AARP generation

Have you tracked the new car yet?

Better hurry - reflexes diminish exponentially after the big 5 O

chill · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks... Don't worry, I still have the reflexes of a 40 year old

I had it out teaching at a PBOC event at Barber a few weeks ago. Only issue was inadequate street brake pads, rectified by buying a set of PF (PF97 and PF01) from a guy with a 996 race car, problem solved! Love PF pads. One of my students tried to flip us in his E30 M3, but my car did great. I took it slow at first.. its a bit different from the Locust!

Come by Giovannis (and spread the word) Laura was going to do a party for me, but is letting Giovannis get her off the hook, she figured it would just be car guys drinking beer anyway!

Come by with the TT, I'd like to get a chance to check it out!

GeorgiaSnake · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 06:13 PM

Sold the TT today

Andrea never liked it so I got her a Nissan 350 Z Roadster

I'm surprised - the Z drives pretty good and is a good girly car.

chill · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 06:58 PM

Wow that was fast... you're going through cars as fast as I am!
Z should be fun, a bit heavy but fun ... and its a convertible...

Tony Radford · #7 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 05:42 PM

Hmmm. I might swing by. What time?

chill · #8 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 06:10 PM

Hey TR!

It usualy starts 3pm and runs until just after sundown when the Ferraris have to get home...

Try to run by.

Tony Radford · #9 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 08:25 AM

So, did anyone show up? Weather was a killer for me. Should be getting better soon.

chill · #10 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 08:29 AM

Stay tumed for the next venue for this event, but not only did snow put a damper on the event this week, had you gone, the place was empty. Sign on the door said "Closed for business, thanks for 10 years"

My son and I went out on the boat Saturday afternoon instead... no, really... snow, lake to ourselves... awesome...

Tony Radford · #11 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 05:30 AM

Closed? How does THAT one slip by? Commissioner didn't know? Wow! Hope it's not a sign of things to come.

Commissioner · #12 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 07:59 AM

Well, that sux! Since I'm no longer in the "Exotic car industry", I guess I really haven't cared too much lately about the car scene. I will certainly miss the food, it was always excellent and they hosted us well. Hopefully someone from the Loti club will organize another venue that we can enjoy equally as much and let us know. I tried emailing Brian S, and my emails come back rejected. I just checked the Gio's webpage and it's still active. Spent Saturday driving back from Brunswick GA, heavy rain, then mixture, then flurries to snowfall. Roads were fine coming up 341/441, did the 320 miles in about 5.3 hours.

kayakjack · #13 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 11:52 AM

Bill,

I am sorry to hear you are no longer in the "Exotic Car Industry". I very much appreciated you giving me a demo drive in a Superformance back when the local dealership was McMichael. And thanks for getting us involved with the Cats & Snakes drive with the Jaguar club.

I hope to see you at one of our (rare) local get togethers.

Take care Bill,

Jack

Commissioner · #14 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 01:57 PM

Hi Jack,

New owner decided that they'd rather spend money elsewhere than my salary.... Whatever... I plan on staying local if I find suitable employment, hopefully, and will be active with my 67 GT350 or 66 Stingray for cruises and shows, etc. I will also keep in touch with the Jag club, maybe we can put together a Spring dust 'em off driving cruise when it warms up a bit. I did enjoy what I did with Superformance, and consider all my customers to be friends. I will miss Giovanni's, but the same night is Year One and Canton cruises, 3rd Saturdays, so I'm sure we'll all find something to do.

Sincerely,

Bill

chill · #15 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 06:11 PM

There is a poll on the Lotus forum trying to find a new local meeting place. More on that when I know it.

It was nice to have a regularly scheduled event that is easy to get to and draws some cool cars.

You guys have any thoughts??

Goopie 18 · #16 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:01 AM

Bill, sorry to hear that you are no longer with Superformance. Thanks for your help in my SPF purchase ( scared the crap out of you during our test drive). You spent the entire day with me, let me drive two cars, and gave me a drive in the Noble. Your advice and professionalism made buying my car an enjoyable experience. Ken ( SPF2473, black/silver stripes )

kayakjack · #17 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:20 AM

I occasionally go to the car show the first Saturday morning of each month a shopping center near Roswell. Lots of cars. Some incredible cars. Always a few Cobras. I was there a couple of months ago. A stainless Kirkham. Couple other Superformances. A few other Cobra makes. Tons of other cars. Great cars. Enjoy a couple hours on Saturday morning and have the rest of the weekend for other stuff.

I’m on the road and don’t have the address or directions with me. If anyone is interested, post here and I’ll post the details.

Jack

Commissioner · #18 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goopie 18

Bill, sorry to hear that you are no longer with Superformance. Thanks for your help in my SPF purchase ( scared the crap out of you during our test drive). You spent the entire day with me, let me drive two cars, and gave me a drive in the Noble. Your advice and professionalism made buying my car an enjoyable experience. Ken ( SPF2473, black/silver stripes )

Hi Ken, hope all is going well with you and your SPF. You may want to look at Deep South Cobra Club's open track event in Savannah at Roebling Road in a couple months and put it on the track and have some fun!

Happy motoring, Bill

snakeunderock · #19 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 12:01 PM

Well S#%t***
sorry to hear your out. But its good your not gone.you have sure helped alot of us out,even poor boys driving ol midstates snakes.take care & look foward to seeing you at future events. Rocky

Commissioner · #20 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeunderock

Well S#%t***
sorry to hear your out. But its good your not gone.you have sure helped alot of us out,even poor boys driving ol midstates snakes.take care & look foward to seeing you at future events. Rocky

Well, at least I'm not dead! I know it's tough to keep up with you fast guys with my little Hipo 289 GT350, but now that I can go to car stuff without having to work and can enjoy them, I'll be out and about at the better shows and cruise nights. Heck, someday I hope to be able to own an SPF GT40, it's a fantastic car.