[DeTomaso] Pantera Palooza 2018 (by Laurie)

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Thu May 10 09:58:31 EDT 2018


<< I went to the Pantera Palooza and blew a fuse!  Good friends and fun times!>>

But what hind of shoes?

Larry (mine are off) - Cleveland




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From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Himes, Terry (397C)
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Palooza 2018 (by Laurie)

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I went to the Pantera Palooza and blew a fuse!  Good friends and fun times!
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On 5/9/18, 1:08 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Curt Hall" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of cuvee at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    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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