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Posted by: tiim5 Sep 10 2006, 12:36 PM

A memorial for James will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 06.

The day will start with meeting up at 9:14 a.m. probably in Foster City.

Fiid is planning a route for a drive from there up Hwy. 92 to Skyline Blvd. and some of the wonderful, peaceful, twisty roads in the area finishing with a drive down the coast on Hwy. 1

We will end up in Half Moon Bay, at a Pub for lunch.

Susan and members of James' family, including his father will be at the Pub to meet and thank Club members for their kind thoughts and support.

Susan had graciously offered to host the lunch, Fiid and I are of the opinion Club members will pick up the tab.

Please Save the date...Additional Details will follow shortly.


Susan said she wished James' car was in driving condition, she would have loved to drive it with us, she is a real trooper.

Here is the route Fiid has planned:

We will meet at the Bridgepoint Shopping center at 9:14 am, leave 10:00 am

• Leave Bridgepoint shopping center and turn left onto Fashion Island Blvd (which is the same as Bridgepointe Pkwy). Turn left again onto Route 92 WEST.

• Stay on RT 92 WEST for 8.5miles (straight under Interstate 280).

• Turn left on Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd). Proceed south on Skyline for about 19 miles.

• Turn Right onto Alpine Road. Follow Alpine road for about 6.5 miles.

• Turn left on Pescadero Road. Follow Pescadero for about 12 miles.

• Turn right on Stage Road. (Alternative route: if you’re tired of twisties at this point – feel free to go straight here until you reach the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) and then proceed north to Lunch at Cameron’s Inn. It will be around 16 miles North from here.

• Follow Stage Rd. for about 8 miles until you arrive at the Pacific Coast Hwy (Hwy 1).

• Turn right on the PCH, and continue North for about 8 miles.

• EXTRA CREDIT: Take a right on Purisima Creek Road. Follow it all the way around the top, and back down again. It will turn into Higgins Canyon Rd and bring you back down to the PCH. Take a left on the PCH and you should see Cameron’s on the right. This will add about 8 extra miles to the route….

• Turn left into Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 10 2006, 12:42 PM

I am sorry, I would like to be there but life does not permit a trip that far. This

is a very nice thing for you all to do and I am sure the family apprecates it.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Sep 10 2006, 01:05 PM

Ed, do you have any idea what needs to be done to James' car?

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 10 2006, 01:12 PM

i'll be at the Red Rocks Classic that weekend ...

wish i could be there ...
Andy

Posted by: tiim5 Sep 10 2006, 01:30 PM

Jeff, I don't know, I will ask her about it. I am thinking it may be something that will be too much for her to deal with. I had thought of finding someone with a trailer, loading the car, and driving it to the pub where it would be when we all arrived.
This may be too much but I'll inquire.

Thanks for the tip on editing.

Posted by: MW 914 Sep 10 2006, 01:40 PM

Since a lot of us will be at RRC, perhaps we can put something on our cars or dedicate a run in honor of James. Seems appropriate.

Posted by: bmunday Sep 10 2006, 03:25 PM

How aboaut a ribbon or something along those lines? I think that would be a great idea. We could wear Hawaiian / Floral print shirt? (matches the Hawaiian screen name?) Just a thought.

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 10 2006, 04:36 PM

I've set the day aside and hopefully will be driving an appropriate vehicle (our 2002).



Jon

Posted by: richardL Sep 10 2006, 06:02 PM

Is this a 914club event, or are the other related groups (minis?) also participating.

I'll be there.

R

Posted by: Tobra Sep 10 2006, 06:05 PM

Some of his Fiat crew will probably want to attend

Posted by: StratPlayer Sep 10 2006, 06:06 PM

Will be at the RRC, I plan on tieing a black ribbon on my antenna for a memorial for James.

Posted by: PORobinSCHE Sep 10 2006, 06:41 PM

hello, i believe the Florida group is having a breakfast meet that morning. i am sure we will have a moment of silence for him!
never met him,but i can see by kind words and deeds, he was truly a great person.

Robin

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 10 2006, 10:01 PM

I wish I could be there. Drive safe.

Posted by: fiid Sep 11 2006, 12:46 PM

Hey all, This should be a go. I'm waiting for info from the Pub in Half Moon Bay, but here is a draft of the route. Let me know what you think! I haven't actually personally driven all of these roads, so I'd love to know what y'all think!

The plan is to meet at Bridgepointe Shopping center at 9:14 and leave at 10:00.

Could someone forward the info to the Fiat list?

As for a commemorative decal - The best idea I have is a Rally decal like the monte carlo rally ones - but with the text "RALLYE MONTEBELLO" and maybe a 914 sillouette at the top.... I tried to get a design together but found myself severly lacking in both time and skills....

We're going to have another baby tomorrow (literally!) so I'm going to be out of it for a few days.

Thanks!

Fiid.




• Leave Bridgepoint shopping center and turn left onto Fashion Island Blvd (which is the same as Bridgepointe Pkwy). Turn left again onto Route 92 WEST.

• Stay on RT 92 WEST for 8.5miles (straight under Interstate 280).

• Turn left on Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd). Proceed south on Skyline for about 19 miles.

• Turn Right onto Alpine Road. Follow Alpine road for about 6.5 miles.

• Turn left on Pescadero Road. Follow Pescadero for about 12 miles.

• Turn right on Stage Road. (Alternative route: if you’re tired of twisties at this point – feel free to go straight here until you reach the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) and then proceed north to Lunch at Cameron’s Inn. It will be around 16 miles North from here.

• Follow Stage Rd. for about 8 miles until you arrive at the Pacific Coast Hwy (Hwy 1).

• Turn right on the PCH, and continue North for about 8 miles.

• EXTRA CREDIT: Take a right on Purisima Creek Road. Follow it all the way around the top, and back down again. It will turn into Higgins Canyon Rd and bring you back down to the PCH. Take a left on the PCH and you should see Cameron’s on the right. This will add about 8 extra miles to the route….

• Turn left into Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn.

Posted by: fiid Sep 11 2006, 12:53 PM

RSVP

If you are planning to attend - it would be great if you could add a note here saying you're going to attend along with a number of cars and a number of people - just so we have a ball-park on the size.

Thanks much!

Fiid.

Posted by: RoadGlue Sep 11 2006, 01:04 PM

Thanks for putting this together. Sylvie and I wish we could be there, but we're going to be at a wedding near Yosemite that weekend.

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Sep 11 2006, 01:19 PM

I've been waiting for a memorial thread like this to surface.
However, the given date is a no-go for me. I'll be in Oregon
that weekend. The drive looks great, I really wanted to participate.

Posted by: fiid Sep 11 2006, 04:17 PM

I'm bummed you guys can't make it. I am hoping to do more runs with the breakfasts in future tho. I'm going to do my best to step up and keep the breakfasts/lunches happening every month, so hopefully see you guys in October....

Posted by: SusanR Sep 11 2006, 05:42 PM

Thank you to Ed and Fiid for your work on getting this memorial together. Truly, the outpouring on this board has been astonishing and enormously touching. I'm glad to know that James was so affectionately known here. It is a great comfort to me and to his parents that he touched so many lives.

I am sorry that the date conflicts for so many people. The date was picked for a variety of reasons and it was the best we could do.

I hope I'm not stepping on the good work of Fiid and Ed when I say that Mini and FIAT people are more than welcome. Please do join us for a drive and raise a glass for a dear, departed friend. I can't think of a better way to celebrate his life.

Thanks,
S

Posted by: TROJANMAN Sep 11 2006, 05:46 PM

We will have a toast to James at 9:14 that evening in Moab

Posted by: SusanR Sep 11 2006, 06:42 PM

BTW, could you forward me any pictures you have of James? He was notoriously camera-shy and we (his wife and family) would welcome any that are available.

As I was cleaning out his office, I ran across a couple of photos I took of him in his old 914-6, perhaps 7 years ago. I'll bring those along to the memorial as well.

Thanks,
S

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 11 2006, 07:23 PM

hi susan, here are a few i took at the 914club breakfast in emeryville on march 25th this year ...

sorry i can't make the memorial ...
but as gregor said, we'll have our own little memorial that same evening at the RRC in moab!

for those of you who don't know james, he's the guy in the red shirt.



one more ...



mone more ...



everyone looking at one of his "other" cars ...




Andy

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 11 2006, 10:39 PM

Taken in August, 2005 (I think).


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Posted by: jonwatts Sep 11 2006, 11:16 PM

I plan on attending either in my 2002 (slow so I'll be hanging back with the Fiat folks) or my truck as a Support Utility Vehicle.

Anyone who can't make it will be missed, but I hope to have some kind of event every year around this time to remember James. Maybe a fun run or (perhaps more fitting) a day wrenching on a car needing some attention.


Jon

Posted by: Trevorg7 Sep 11 2006, 11:23 PM

I am sorry to miss this gathering. I will be traveling with my daughters soccer team.

Next time.

T

Posted by: jimtab Sep 11 2006, 11:46 PM

I'll be there. Don't know if Lyn will be up for the drive....good choice on the roads..an alternate to Alpine to Pescadero would be Hwy 84 down to Stage road if you want a shorter route, then Stage N. to Hwy 1 (only about 1/2 mi.) Good choice on the pub too. The only other one I would have considered would have been the Brewpub at Princeton harbor....mmmmm Mavericks ale....I had some pics of James but a big worm ate my computer and I don't think I can recover them....a shame. Since I'm here on the coast, if you need help to set this up or anything I'd be glad to do what I can....In the spirit of James.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 12 2006, 08:47 AM

Pic of James and his white 914. The shadows are a bit much, sadly...



--DD

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 12 2006, 10:02 AM

nothing a little bit of photoshop can't fix ...




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Posted by: bondo Sep 12 2006, 10:38 AM

I'm bummed that I can't make it. I do promise to eventually make it to at least one of the bay area breakfasts though. I wish I was closer!

To James!

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 12 2006, 10:41 AM

I am planning on being there. Thanks for putting this together!!

Posted by: neo914-6 Sep 12 2006, 11:09 AM

I can't commit to participating yet but I will have [LAPUWALI] printed "somewhere" on neo914-6 for it's debut...

Here's James at John Kelly's metalshaping workshop and helping load an engine for Mikeys914




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Posted by: DNHunt Sep 12 2006, 11:39 AM

As much as I'd like to be there I can't. I considered flying down but, that just won't work. Instead I'm going to read some of James' blog and have James in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Sep 12 2006, 01:31 PM

Thanks, Fiid!!!!!

Posted by: Mueller Sep 12 2006, 03:01 PM

if I find a sitter i'll go on the drive, otherwise i'll meet up with you guys at the pub with my twins in tow, hope nobody minds

Posted by: fiid Sep 12 2006, 03:30 PM

Welcome to the forum / club!!
No problems at all. James was always very kind, and knowledgable; a real role model. This is the least we can do!



Not at all - I sent a message to Randy to ensure the message gets over to the Fiat list. I don't know anyone on the mini side (anyone??). Would it be okay if I forwarded these details over to the California Melee list (where the Alpine500 folks hang out) as well???

Posted by: RoadGlue Sep 12 2006, 03:37 PM

I sent a message off to the Bay Area Running of the Fiats (BARF) group that James was subscribed to and where his friend Patrick still participates.

Wish I could attend the memorial drive. Thanks to all those that have put this together.

Posted by: SusanR Sep 12 2006, 03:46 PM

Of course. Please feel free to spread the word to anyone you think might be interested or want to join.

I'll try to find the mini list. I haven't been able to bring myself to look at his computer yet.

Thanks again to everyone,
S

Posted by: richardL Sep 12 2006, 04:51 PM

I'll be there. Maybe have Marie with me (especially if Mike brings the twins )

Richard

Posted by: jimtab Sep 12 2006, 05:22 PM

Unless it looks like rain, I'll bring the lid we've been trying to get into your hands. Jim

Posted by: GTeener Sep 12 2006, 05:42 PM

Booh. I can't be there. It's Rosh Hashanah on Saturday. I'll put in a good word for James though

I still think the club should have a remembrance pin like every other cause in this country.

Here's a design proposal (rough).


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 13 2006, 12:22 PM

I like the design... can we get something like this in time for the drive and RRC? How about a magnetic version for the cars?

Can we put the number 24 on the car? "working on car no. 24"

Could be as simple as a vent window sticker of a car with the number 24... we all know what it means.

Posted by: GTeener Sep 13 2006, 12:39 PM

Sean? Jeron? Official club artists?

Money raised can go to the family of the dearly departed.

Let's do it ya'll!

Posted by: redshift Sep 14 2006, 02:31 PM

Nicely done, and agreed.

The things James said often went over my head, because hey, I'm dumb.

He will be sorely missed. I hope he enjoyed our company.



Miles

Posted by: Jeroen Sep 14 2006, 03:15 PM

If you can find someone to produce them within the timeframe, I'd be honored to come up with a design

We can do something in vinyl

I'm not sure if MikeZ could ship them in time, so we may have to look for 2 local signshops (one in no-cal and one close to the RRC)

Can someone please explain "car 24"

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 03:33 PM

Mike Z & Sean are the club vinyl artwork guys aren't they?

I did a quick Web search on custom lapel pins and these guys promise 5-10 day turnaround.
http://www.lapelpinproductions.com/index.html

Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-252-0904
info@lapelpinproductions.com

Seemed to be a lot of companies out there that do this kind of work.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2006, 04:12 PM

I think in James' signature, he had listed that he was working on car #24, as in it was his 24th project car.

Jen

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 04:15 PM

James with G TEENER


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Posted by: Jeroen Sep 14 2006, 04:15 PM

Yes, Mike and Sean are the vinyl guys
But Sean joined the circus and is leaving tomorrow IIRC
Mike would have to ship and I don't know if that would be a problem
A local vinyl shop could whip these out in the blink of an eye and there would be zero shipping hassles (read: risc of them arriving too late)

The lapelpins are nice, but it would be even harder to still do these in time

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 04:18 PM

nuther


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Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 04:19 PM

Wow! that's a career change...

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 04:21 PM

Guess that leaves those who want something 'in time' for a September event with ribbon, marking pens, bits of wiring harness and maybe a broken fuse or 2

Posted by: Jeroen Sep 14 2006, 05:09 PM

here's an idea...

another possibility would be to do the 914club badge (like my avatar) and replace "kurvenmeister" with "lapuwali"
but... we'd have to get them printed and they won't appeal much to James' Mini and Fiat friends


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Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2006, 05:23 PM

If the design is more universal/generic 914 Club, it can be used in times of future needs.

Change the words to something like:

"Forever Remembered"
or

"Never Forgotten"
or

"Forever In Our Hearts"
or

"With Us Always"

And put a 914 outline in place of the #24

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 14 2006, 07:34 PM

I like it... it's more in the vein of a memorial vs. the badge. Could we have them small enough that we could attach them to a vent window?

Posted by: Jeroen Sep 15 2006, 04:36 AM

Lets just hope we don't need anything like this anytime soon...
And if we do, let's do something personal rather than generic


Agreed...


That shouldn't be a problem...

Posted by: GTeener Sep 15 2006, 10:36 AM

OK. Whatever the group thinks is most appropriate.

Should have a 914 outline in the design somewhere, don't you think?

Posted by: fiid Sep 16 2006, 04:34 PM

More pics for the albums:

I have these pics at super-high res (8 megapixel) for printing if you guys want them, btw.






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Posted by: fiid Sep 16 2006, 04:35 PM

pix


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Posted by: fiid Sep 16 2006, 04:37 PM

BTW. I'm just kicking myself that I spent 2 solid days with James on the Alpine 500 and I didn't get any good pictures of him.




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Posted by: Mueller Sep 16 2006, 06:09 PM

Count the Müller family in

after putting a few hundred miles on the rental car with the twins feeling some G's in the back seat without spitting up all over the place I figure they ought to be okay during the drive

see you in a few weekends and thanks again for putting this together..........

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 18 2006, 12:04 AM

The destination (http://www.cameronsinn.com/) look's perfect.



Are there any laws against driving a car with no hood and no rear window?

Posted by: reedhmb Sep 18 2006, 01:32 AM

Cameron's has free high speed wireless, for anyone that wants to setup a web cam for those that aren't able to attend. I'm using it right now from their parking lot. Mark

Posted by: GTeener Sep 18 2006, 10:31 AM

No rear window isn't a problem. Not sure about no hood

Seems kinda dangerous if something gets in there while you're driving

Posted by: Tobra Sep 19 2006, 07:31 AM

I am coming, cancelled my house calls for the day. I should say I plan to come, if a certain dude did not get his charts done and got his priviedges revoked I will be covering his call Friday, and one never knows what will wheel into the ER.

May even drag the wife along, and she hates my little air cooled cars.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 19 2006, 10:35 AM

Anyone going from the south bay that has an empty seat?

Jen

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 19 2006, 11:32 AM

I'm going, but I'm not sure if Lisa is or not. I'll keep you posted.

--DD

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 19 2006, 05:54 PM

Just talked to her. She's not going, so I'll have an extra seat. Give me a call so we can coordinate.

--DD

Posted by: Jenny Sep 19 2006, 06:16 PM

Yes sir! Thank you sir!

Jen

Posted by: neo914-6 Sep 20 2006, 11:42 AM

Besides Mueller, is anyone bringing kids? Ed are you bringing your daughter? Is this event appropriate for kids (my wife is asking)? Can the Pub accomodate them?

Is there a place @ 82/280 we can join the caravan? What is the meet time at Cameron's?

I like Jeroen's design. Unless someone got them made,
I'm just printing it and will tape it on my car.

Posted by: fiid Sep 20 2006, 02:02 PM

Hey,

I'm pretty sure Camerons is okay with kids - they have a bus full of games. I'm not bringing either of mine with though since they are 2 weeks and 2 years and can be a bit of a handful It's shoud be appropriate for kids - depending on their age. I think the risks would be car sickness on the drive - and perhaps boredom - since there will probably be a healthy amount of standing around yacking - although at Camerons I think they could get a fill of video games.

You could probably join the troupe at 280 and 92 - If you parked on Canada road and waited for a bunch of 914s (and others!) I expect to leave Foster City at 10:00 - so we'd probably be around there at about 10:10 or 10:15.

Posted by: richardL Sep 20 2006, 09:39 PM

As I recall the shopping center is quite big - is there a particular place we should meet up, outside a certain store perhaps?

Also, based on the mileage, I'm guessing we get to the restaurant at around Noon. Does that seem correct, or is there a better estimate?

Richard

Posted by: fiid Sep 21 2006, 12:18 AM

Noon is about what I was aiming for .

I'll post an image tomorrow of the intended rendezvous point...

Posted by: LS6/914 Sep 21 2006, 09:12 PM

Through the weekend my train (elect eng Amtrak Cascades) will fly the 914club from the power car in memory of James. Respectfully and sadly Larry.

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 21 2006, 11:57 PM

Hey fiid,

where are we meeting?

jeff

Posted by: tiim5 Sep 22 2006, 08:21 AM

I cannot meet at 9, daughter's soccer game, I will phone you Fiid around 10:30 to try and catch up with the group, I'll be coming from Menlo Park.
Felix, I doubt my daughter is going to make it, she is going with a friend after her soccer game. I may have an open seat if someone needs a ride after 10:00.

Posted by: fiid Sep 22 2006, 10:00 AM

RENDEZVOUS DETAILS:

Here is the broad description of where we are meeting. Basically - you need to get yourself to 92. Eastbound from 101 (or further west), Westbound from the East Bay.

Here is a big picture of the area....



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Posted by: fiid Sep 22 2006, 10:02 AM

This parking lot is huge - so here is an exact location, along with a map of what you need to do to get there from 92 EASTBOUND (if you were coming from 101).

If you are coming from the eastbay, you just take this exit and join the yellow route.

The spot I have picked to meet at should be far enough away from the shopping center to not be a problem, and also should be within walking distance of a Starbucks incase anyone needs Caffeine.




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Posted by: jonwatts Sep 22 2006, 10:10 AM

Thanks Fiid. Any idea what two bldgs that driveway into the shopping center is between?

Posted by: fiid Sep 22 2006, 11:04 AM

I know that one corner is BJs - I think the other is some Italian restaurant. It's not too hard to move along the lot if you take the wrong entrance.


Everyone: sorry for the delay in posting this - my life has been a little hectic of late... not really any excuse - but please accept my apologies.


Oh: and Jeff - thanks for the poke

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:04 PM

Fiid: Thank you for getting us togther for a fun and very emotional experience today! [attachmentid=97463]

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:05 PM

Gathering in San Mateo.

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:06 PM

Another pic.


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Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:11 PM

Just arrived in Half Moon Bay. Didn't take any pictures of the drive over here because I was working very hard keeping up with Fiid!

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:11 PM

Inside the Pub.

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:12 PM

Felix and Anthony.

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 23 2006, 04:13 PM

Parting shot as I leave a bit early.

Posted by: Tobra Sep 24 2006, 07:52 AM

On Skyline, just getting started, that 2nd orange car was beautiful

Posted by: Tobra Sep 24 2006, 07:54 AM

This is how we roll, Skyline

Posted by: Tobra Sep 24 2006, 07:55 AM

Again on Skyline, looking back

Posted by: Tobra Sep 24 2006, 07:56 AM

Stopped for construction, one lane

Posted by: Tobra Sep 24 2006, 08:04 AM

Just before I split, following some moving words and a pretty decent lunch. That is Dave Darling's car in front, pretty clean, I wish I had his windshield.


Should have taken more pics, especially on the road, but for a lot of it I really was pretty busy driving. There were a few stretches on Alpine where I was sort of slideways, great fun. Ended up behind this old dude in like a '80 Chevy Cavalier wagon who must have really known that road well

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 24 2006, 11:41 AM

That's Erik's car--he's "Midtowner" who posted the pictures above yours.

Agreed, it's a heck of a nice car!!

--DD

Posted by: neo914-6 Sep 24 2006, 12:31 PM

Here's some camera phone shots.

Susan on the right. Ed (standing) on the left saying some kind words...


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Posted by: tiim5 Sep 24 2006, 01:04 PM

Thanks Everyone for a wonderful event. Fiid, well done indeed, a great route, thanks Richard for leading the pack and displaying your love of G forces.

Felix your daughter is charming and patient, of course the Mueller twins are adorable, twin turbos in their future no doubt.

Jenny, David, Anthony and Patrick, and everyone else thanks for making it a memorable day.

Susan and James' family were very touched by the support of the club.

We raised a glass to James, I suggest we do the same at every gathering of the club.

Felix will memoralize Lapuwali on his Neo-914 which will be on display at SEMA.
The rear spoiler when it rises, will display a script "Lapuwali".

Thousands will see this car in person and print, when they ask about the name, James' memory will continue.

Thanks everyone for a great day.

Posted by: Mueller Sep 24 2006, 01:33 PM

Nice little gathering...that one road was a little too narrow and windy for a big Volvo, but we managed without anyone getting car sick or smoking the brakes ..in fact the girls slept the entire time thru the twisties, I think we are going to have some drivers in the future


It was nice to meet Susan and family and Patrick , I just wish it was under more pleasant circumstances...it was/is an honor to have known James....

Patrick, thanks for sharing those early pictures of James when you guys rode motorbikes together...

Posted by: ThinAir914 Sep 24 2006, 04:42 PM

The Red Rock Classic gang had a moment of silence in the parking lot last night at 9:14, then raised a glass in his memory. I'm glad you guys in CA were able to do something that his family could participate in. We've certainly lost one of the best with his passing.

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 25 2006, 08:31 AM

It was really great to gather like that for one of our friends, meet his family and enjoy our shared passion for weird little cars.

I'm just about done loading the video onto my pc and will hopefully have a video or two edited together "real soon now".

Jon

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 25 2006, 10:26 AM

Thanks to fiid for planning a great route, and it was a pleasure meeting Susan and James' respective families. Thanks to tiim5 for the great speech. I think James would be very impressed that we got everyone out to do an actual DRIVE, something he always wanted to do after the breakfasts!

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 25 2006, 08:56 PM

warp speed!



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Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 25 2006, 08:57 PM

Trying to keep up with Anthony Sino's 2 liter.



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