[DeTomaso] Pantera Palooza 2018 (by Laurie)

Asa Jay Laughton asajay at asajay.com
Wed May 9 16:26:56 EDT 2018


I found the tome to be delightful and rather "Drew-esque."  I enjoyed it as a storied distraction from my normal day.

Well done Laurie,
Asa

⁣Asa  Jay  Laughton, W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, retired
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On May 9, 2018, 13:13, at 13:13, Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>Haha!  Very funny!  Since my position as Profiles Editor was short
>lived ... I need somewhere to post my trivial scribblings.  
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Curt Hall <cuvee at sbcglobal.net>
>To: laurieferrari <laurieferrari at aol.com>; Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso
><detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>; detomaso
><detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>Sent: Wed, May 9, 2018 1:08 pm
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Palooza 2018 (by Laurie)
>
>
>Does this book come with a cover? Lol
>
>
>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
> 
> 
> 
>On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 12:41 PM, Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso
><detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>Some of my friends might say I have a loose screw, but only Donny Byars
>
>   knows the truth; I have a loose fuse too (reason to follow).
>
>   So here Pantera Palooza 2018 was approaching; this to be my third of
>
>   three. I did not want to disappoint or endure any potential taunting
>
>   from San Diego Chapter President, Marshall Smith, for getting to
>
>  another event, LATE.  So I booked a room at the Hyatt House in Irvine
>
>   just to ensure I'd be close enough with my Pantera to Mason Regional
>
>  Park early on May 6th. Better yet, I'd avoid the torture of any "time
>
>   dependent" freeway trip these days in a Pantera.  Last year, what is
>
>  normally a little more than an hour's journey, took hours longer, due
>
>   to an accident.  I also needed my car checked out as it's been more
>
>   difficult than usual when cold starting lately.  Thus, I had my car
>
>   towed to Pantera Specialists on Saturday morning. I wanted my Webers
>
>checked out and adjusted the day before the event by Lance Nist.  I was
>
>   so grateful as he knows my car well, being the one who did the
>
>  conversion to the supercharged Group 5 years ago, before it was mine.
>
>   He is presently busily involved with other exotic ventures and his
>
>business, Pantera EFI, making EFI systems for Panteras and others. Sure
>
>   enough Webers were clogged up from lack of use (i know...i know)!  I
>
>   also decided to have my side wing windows removed, which facilitates
>
>checking the hard to reach super charger oil without removing the whole
>
>   back behind the seats each time, as my brother, Arlan, had to do the
>
>  day before. As late afternoon approached and Webers now good to go, I
>
>  was on my way in search of Hyatt House, for my Cinco de Mayo night in
>
> Irvine. I followed my phone's Google map directions, but it took me to
>
>   somewhere else, certainly not my hotel.  I pulled over to recheck
>
>   address and directions. I noticed the gas gauge and temp. gauge had
>
>   stopped working.  This has happened to me once before and it was a
>
>   blown fuse that controls those gauges and the fans as well. The
>
> thinking is that 25 amp fuses aren't strong enough for my needs. I was
>
>  supposed to have the box changed in order accommodate a stronger one,
>
>   but hadn't done that yet.  I only had a couple extra fuses left.  By
>
> the time I figured out which fuse it was, changed it, and answered all
>
> questions of interested passers by, I was ready to proceed on my merry
>
>   way to the hotel. Success at last and the parking attendant was most
>
>   friendly and liked my car, so more questions to pleasantly answer.
>
>Later that evening my trooper of a sister in law, Sandra, who loves car
>
>events too, had agreed to join me for Palooza. Arlan, conveniently, had
>
>work that day.  She came down from the Valley and we and another friend
>
>  dined at Houstons. Next morning, as soon as the sun arose, I borrowed
>
>my room's ice bucket, snagged a wash cloth and detailed my car. We then
>
>   enjoyed the complimentary great breakfast, all choices like the
>
>   omelette bar, fresh fruits, nuts, meats, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal,
>
>  juices, breads, good coffee, and lots more.  The Hyatt does it right!
>
>  Another reason I can't wait to go back to the Hyatt Regency Monterey,
>
>   for the upcoming Forza De Tomaso event. After breakfast we packed up
>
> and were Palooza bound.  The car started nicely, more easily than what
>
>  has been before adjustment, replaced bad fuse, and we were off bright
>
> and early for the event.  I noticed part way there, the fuel gauge and
>
>   temperature gauge stopped working again, but alas, now out of
>
>   fuses. Thank goodness we only had 6 miles to Mason park.
>
>  We arrived at the park without issue; did my usual scenic drive-by in
>
>   the maze of park roads, then found the right entrance to our event.
>
>   Once again, the sight of the array of so many stunningly gorgeous
>
>Panteras, Mangustas, and rare Fords, of every color, is eye opening and
>
>   mind blowing.  I was directed as to where to park by (excuse me but)
>
> the OCD parking monitor with definite evil tendencies, as he had me go
>
>   back and forth multiple times: a foot this way, 6" that way, 5" more
>
>   this way, 3" more that way, 1" more this way. So I got my muscle
>
>   building arm exercise for the morning.  After all, it's not like
>
>parking my little Fiat! One more order to move and I would have used my
>
>   kick boxing upper arm maneuver!   Luckily I was situated in great
>
>   company and next to Don and Laura Byars' incredible blue, GR4FEVR,
>
>  "Best of Show Winner!"  I had the honor of viewing that beautiful car
>
>   at "Full Throttle Panteras" in Lake Elsinore recently, before this
>
>   spectacular showing, and it is really something lovely to behold!  I
>
>  asked Don about my fuse issue and he was most kind to take a look for
>
> me.  He found the fuse was loose and perhaps the movement caused it to
>
>   burn out.
>
>  Then, as usual, I mixed and mingled with so many good friends. Got to
>
> be in another of the now famous Palooza Family Panorama Photos with my
>
>   best buddies and all the cars!  Did the run around to take lots of
>
>   pictures at this extraordinary show that TPOC puts on.  I try to get
>
>every car and owner's name, and I love people pictures too.  I also got
>
> some shots of the neat raffle prizes, the excellent catered cuisine by
>
>Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the POCA store, and the presentation of the many
>
>awesome awards. My Sis 'n law's friend Loretta, another car gal, joined
>
>us and brought her French Bulldog, Bingo.  Bingo is black and white and
>
> made the cutest model as he matches my car's interior.  We all enjoyed
>
>a great time and gathered around for a big group picnic under the trees
>
>   on this weather perfect day.
>
>  I did not retain the title of "Best Wide Body" as had been awarded to
>
>   me last year, but in a literal sense, that could be a blessing in
>
>   disguise.  Later in the day, Donny Byars, who had recalled my fuse
>
>  dilemma, directed me to a fellow who had some extras.  He was so nice
>
>   to remember and the fellow was kind enough to give me one for the
>
>   road!  Pantera people are truly great!  As a parting gift as driving
>
>   out, Scott Couchman handed everyone a little gift wrapped bottle of
>
>   tequila that added to the lavish goody bag everyone had gotten.
>
>My award this year is self presented and it is for being ON TIME, in my
>
>   beautiful, gleaming, pearly white, monster of a Pantera.
>
>   Then, made one last Happy Hour stop with the gals at the Balboa Bay
>
>   Resort Club for a quiet moment by the harbor, and snack before
>
>returning home.  Thank you TPOC for a wonderful time!   Tried to post a
>
>  couple pictures here but the whole letter came back, so I'll put them
>
>   on my Facebook and one of the Pantera pages.
>
>Postscript... after getting home and moving cars around to tuck Pantera
>
>   back in to sleep, and exhausted beyond exhaust, My 2000 Corvette's
>
>  lights didn't turn off or retract after ignition was turned off. This
>
>never happened before. That's another story but I'll spare you and save
>
>   that one for the Corvette Forum. Hopefully "JAFI" (just another fuse
>
>   issue).
>
>   The End!!!!
>
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   I found the tome to be delightful and rather "Drew-esque."A  I enjoyed
   it as a storied distraction from my normal day.

   Well done Laurie,

   Asa

   AsaA  JayA  Laughton, W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, retired

   Sent using Jedi Mind Tricks

   On May 9, 2018, at 13:13, Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso
   <[1]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:

Haha!  Very funny!  Since my position as Profiles Editor was short lived ... I n
eed somewhere to post my trivial scribblings.
-----Original Message-----
From: Curt Hall <cuvee at sbcglobal.net>
To: laurieferrari <laurieferrari at aol.com>; Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso <detomaso
@server.detomasolist.com>; detomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2018 1:08 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Palooza 2018 (by Laurie)
Does this book come with a cover? Lol
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On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 12:41 PM, Laurie Ferrari via DeTomaso
<detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:



   Some of my friends might say I have a loose screw, but only Donny Byars
   knows the truth; I have a loose fuse too (reason to follow).
   So here Pantera Palooza 2018 was approaching; this to be my third of
   three. I did not want to disappoint or endure any potential taunting
   from San Diego Chapter President, Marshall Smith, for getting to
   another event, LATE.  So I booked a room at the Hyatt House in Irvine
   just to ensure I'd be close enough with my Pantera to Mason Regional
   Park early on May 6th. Better yet, I'd avoid the torture of any "time
   dependent" freeway trip these days in a Pantera.  Last year, what is
   normally a little more than an hour's journey, took hours longer, due
   to an accident.  I also needed my car checked out as it's been more
   difficult than usual when cold starting lately.  Thus, I had my car
   towed to Pantera Specialists on Saturday morning. I wanted my Webers
   checked out and adjusted the day before the event by Lance Nist.  I was
   so grateful as he knows my car well, being the one who did the
   conversion to the supercharged Group 5 years ago, before it was mine.
   He is presently busily involved with other exotic ventures and his
   business, Pantera EFI, making EFI systems for Panteras and others. Sure
   enough Webers were clogged up from lack of use (i know...i know)!  I
   also decided to have my side wing windows removed, which facilitates
   checking the hard to reach super charger oil without removing the whole
   back behind the seats each time, as my brother, Arlan, had to do the
   day before. As late afternoon approached and Webers now good to go, I
   was on my way in search of Hyatt House, for my Cinco de Mayo night in
   Irvine. I followed my phone's Google map directions, but it took me to
   somewhere else, certainly not my hotel.  I pulled over to recheck
   address and directions. I noticed the gas gauge and temp. gauge had
   stopped working.  This has happened to me once before and it was a
   blown fuse that controls those gauges and the fans as well. The
   thinking is that 25 amp fuses aren't strong enough for my needs. I was
   supposed to have the box changed in order accommodate a stronger one,
   but hadn't done that yet.  I only had a couple extra fuses left.  By
   the time I figured out which fuse it was, changed it, and answered all
   questions of interested passers by, I was ready to proceed on my merry
   way to the hotel. Success at last and the parking attendant was most
   friendly and liked my car, so more questions to pleasantly answer.
   Later that evening my trooper of a sister in law, Sandra, who loves car
   events too, had agreed to join me for Palooza. Arlan, conveniently, had
   work that day.  She came down from the Valley and we and another friend
   dined at Houstons. Next morning, as soon as the sun arose, I borrowed
   my room's ice bucket, snagged a wash cloth and detailed my car. We then
   enjoyed the complimentary great breakfast, all choices like the
   omelette bar, fresh fruits, nuts, meats, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal,
   juices, breads, good coffee, and lots more.  The Hyatt does it right!
   Another reason I can't wait to go back to the Hyatt Regency Monterey,
   for the upcoming Forza De Tomaso event. After breakfast we packed up
   and were Palooza bound.  The car started nicely, more easily than what
   has been before adjustment, replaced bad fuse, and we were off bright
   and early for the event.  I noticed part way there, the fuel gauge and
   temperature gauge stopped working again, but alas, now out of
   fuses. Thank goodness we only had 6 miles to Mason park.
   We arrived at the park without issue; did my usual scenic drive-by in
   the maze of park roads, then found the right entrance to our event.
   Once again, the sight of the array of so many stunningly gorgeous
   Panteras, Mangustas, and rare Fords, of every color, is eye opening and
   mind blowing.  I was directed as to where to park by (excuse me but)
   the OCD parking monitor with definite evil tendencies, as he had me go
   back and forth multiple times: a foot this way, 6" that way, 5" more
   this way, 3" more that way, 1" more this way. So I got my muscle
   building arm exercise for the morning.  After all, it's not like
   parking my little Fiat! One more order to move and I would have used my
   kick boxing upper arm maneuver!   Luckily I was situated in great
   company and next to Don and Laura Byars' incredible blue, GR4FEVR,
   "Best of Show Winner!"  I had the honor of viewing that beautiful car
   at "Full Throttle Panteras" in Lake Elsinore recently, before this
   spectacular showing, and it is really something lovely to behold!  I
   asked Don about my fuse issue and he was most kind to take a look for
   me.  He found the fuse was loose and perhaps the movement caused it to
   burn out.
   Then, as usual, I mixed and mingled with so many good friends. Got to
   be in another of the now famous Palooza Family Panorama Photos with my
   best buddies and all the cars!  Did the run around to take lots of
   pictures at this extraordinary show that TPOC puts on.  I try to get
   every car and owner's name, and I love people pictures too.  I also got
   some shots of the neat raffle prizes, the excellent catered cuisine by
   Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the POCA store, and the presentation of the many
   awesome awards. My Sis 'n law's friend Loretta, another car gal, joined
   us and brought her French Bulldog, Bingo.  Bingo is black and white and
   made the cutest model as he matches my car's interior.  We all enjoyed
   a great time and gathered around for a big group picnic under the trees
   on this weather perfect day.
   I did not retain the title of "Best Wide Body" as had been awarded to
   me last year, but in a literal sense, that could be a blessing in
   disguise.  Later in the day, Donny Byars, who had recalled my fuse
   dilemma, directed me to a fellow who had some extras.  He was so nice
   to remember and the fellow was kind enough to give me one for the
   road!  Pantera people are truly great!  As a parting gift as driving
   out, Scott Couchman handed everyone a little gift wrapped bottle of
   tequila that added to the lavish goody bag everyone had gotten.
   My award this year is self presented and it is for being ON TIME, in my
   beautiful, gleaming, pearly white, monster of a Pantera.
   Then, made one last Happy Hour stop with the gals at the Balboa Bay
   Resort Club for a quiet moment by the harbor, and snack before
   returning home.  Thank you TPOC for a wonderful time!   Tried to post a
   couple pictures here but the whole letter came back, so I'll put them
   on my Facebook and one of the Pantera pages.
   Postscript... after getting home and moving cars around to tuck Pantera
   back in to sleep, and exhausted beyond exhaust, My 2000 Corvette's
   lights didn't turn off or retract after ignition was turned off. This
   never happened before. That's another story but I'll spare you and save
   that one for the Corvette Forum. Hopefully "JAFI" (just another fuse
   issue).
   The End!!!!
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