Matt Borland wrote:
> Let's catch up a bit, at least Ferrari-wise, since I've been away.
> I've noticed the following:
>
> T308 has not sold the car he has threatened to sell on several
> occasions. I'm guessing he has bought a 2nd relic to join the Mexican
> rescue 250.
Still got it. I've decided to keep it and build a larger garage. It is
my hope to have more garage square footage in future than living space.
The wife to be doesn't mind, so I've got that going for me, which is
nice....
> PhilB is back (thanks for the kind email, BTW) and enjoying his 308. A
> kid headed to college? Wow, time flies...
>
> TR1 has gone to the dark side (FChat) but still slums in this bar on
> occasion.
We're all over there in one form or another, but it's not nearly as nice
at this pub.
> Luigi is still the resident curmudgeon and keeper of the faith.
>
> Bert was spoofed by the resident troll.
>
> MH has returned to prominence.
>
Well, he's returned, but to prominence?
> I see no signs of MC. I'm assuming he's okay... Maybe I missed a name
> change?
>
Who can keep track of the writer formally known as MC.
> Paul, well, we all love you Paul.
>
The poor lad's in the US now, and I'm sure looking more miserable than
ever.
> A couple new faces, good to see.
>
> I miss anybody?
>
no, but we missed you!
> In the meantime, how does everyone feel about the state of The Marque
> now? We have the 599 outrunning F40s, the 612 looking like a huge bar
> of Safeguard (that's an old American deodorant soap, Duffin), the 430
> is faster than it has a right to be and looks like a 360 on steroids,
> complete with backne (the Enzo taillights),
The new line continues to encourage one to look backward, and that's not
a bad thing. Something tells me my cars will be running in 40 years
while these "modern" cars will become dusty relics.
Eddie Griffin pulled a
> Dietrich,
And gained more than $1.5m in publicity for his new "film".
and Maserati is coming out with improved versions of its
> existing line while taking no real chances in the marketplace, while
> providing a pretty good slushbox GT.
Slushbox or no, the QP is a nice ride.
> I miss anybody that time?
>
> Oh, and F1 has turned to complete ****.
>
Not at all. I find it very interesting this year. All change.
> That is all. Discuss.
>
Well, I don't know about discussion, but I commented.
T308
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