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Timmer · Post by **Timmer** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:47 am

Thanks for this special 'club' of Fiat Spider lovers! I have a 1979 2000 which I've owned now for 13 years. She was stored in a garage for about 3 years while I had some medical problems, but I'm ready to get her back on the road again. From the driver's seat, you can reach back and put the top down, take off, and just have fun going through the gears. The only thing missing, in my mind at least, is an air-conditioner for those hot days, but I'm willing to sacrifice.
Thanks again for being here,
Timmer

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:51 am

well, depending on where you live and drive your Spider.... the A/C may be a necessity, or a waste of space and added weight.

From Michigan where we are only dreaming of driving (for now).

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:21 pm

welcome! Where are you and the Spider located?

Timmer · Post by **Timmer** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:31 am

I'm close to Notre Dame, in South Bend, IN. We do get some hot days, but usually it's pretty mild- not bad for a good Fiat run with the top down. We're just now between winter and spring; I can feel it coming.

racydave · Post by **racydave** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:43 pm

Then you are almost in W/ Michigan FLU area. Mike lives in Coldwater, and is very involved. Also Chicago has a new chapter. Ive done a few events with Mike and the gang, and will do some more. Welcome...

Timmer · Post by **Timmer** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:53 am

Good deal! Could you let me know when and where some of the events are? I'd appreciate it!

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:15 pm

For the West Michigan FLU Chapter (WMF):
http://flumichigan.italiancarclub.com/

For the Newly forming Chicago Chapter (Chi-FLU):
http://italiancar.meetup.com/46/

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:23 pm

south bend? You mean THE South Bend, Indiana? I used to work just north of there in Bridgman, Michigan...Lived in Stevensville for a few years, and was born and raised, and married my sweetie in St Joseph, Michigan!!!!

I have a sister still living in St Joe. We gotta get together sometime before all those Chicago folks swarm the right coast of Lake michigan.....

send me an email at mbouse@chartermi.net and I will get you hooked up with all the things going on this year between your house, my house and Grand Rapids. then, while you are waiting for me to respond, go to our website and take a look around at http://flumichigan.italiancarclub.com/

you are gonna love the day you decided to hook up with this Spider Forum. Looking forward to shaking your hand. What are you doing Memorial Day weekend?

racydave · Post by **racydave** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:41 pm

Im planning a Fiat gathering at the Indy 500 speedway for first day Qualifications on Mat 10th. Hopefully will have folks from all surrounding states. Get her running, come on down and have a beer on Mike! Anyone else interested???

BBQ at my house afterwards!

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:59 am

I don't know if I'd want to drink a beer that's been on Mike, but is that Lexington style barbecue? If so, count me in!

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:17 am

wade a durn minute.... I don't wanna have a beer that's been on me either. But, I am planning on being at Dave's place on May 10-11 for whatever shin-dig he has goin' on. Hope i see you there too.

Denise....Indianapolis.... Indiana not Kentucky. Yeash, we can't take you anywhere anymore, can we.

But, if you are scooting up for this event, we certainly will have a hoot together.

FOOD FIATS and FUN

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:39 am

mbouse wrote:Denise....Indianapolis.... Indiana not Kentucky. Yeash, we can't take you anywhere anymore, can we. But, if you are scooting up for this event, we certainly will have a hoot together.
FOOD FIATS and FUN

There are other towns called Lexington out there?

If you're in North Carolina, there's only one that counts. Lexington is the Barbecue Capitol Of The World! When you come this way for a visit, I'll show you just what I mean. In the meantime, read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington,_North_Carolina

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:40 pm

must be something in the name, cuz Lexington Kentucky claims to be the Horse Capital of the World.

Lexington Massachusetts and Lexington Missouri don't seem to have self esteem issues, however, as I could not find their "Capital of..." statements.

So, Denise, is it good BBQ? Or is it GREAT BBQ? And, Dave.....I think i heard the challenge has been laid down, are you picking it up?

Timmer · Post by **Timmer** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:47 pm

This sounds like a crazy group------and I like that! Hopefully I'll meet you all soon.

racydave · Post by **racydave** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:25 pm

Yall will just have to eat some good-ole daves BB-q. I have a smoker, and plenty of apple wood. The sauce is always a little hot, and I love to fix between 6 and 9 lbs chicken wings at a time ( plus burgers, ribs, turkey breast, and sometimes brisket ) We just pull out the lawn chairs and hang out in the back yard. In the summer, we park everyone in the front yard and play volley-ball, bad minton, and such. The Robins came back this week, so spring must be around the corner!

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