FFO 2022 the old guys will attend

TonyK said:
Wheels up 5:00 AM Friday morning.

TonyK.
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I'm north of Dallas if you're coming down US 75 and want to stop in and say hi, or need a place to stop to do mechanical work for any reason. Could even put you up for the night if your schedule works out that way.
 
As of 6:28 I have the truck loaded and ready to go south to Bob Martin's in Radcliff Kentucky. The back of the pickup truck has parts, spares and what ever else I could think of. I am sure I forgot something. I am leaving at 5:00 AM on the 23rd and hope to be at Bob's by 5:00pm God willing.

TonyK.

Grimsby Ontario Canada.

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TonyK said:
As of 6:28 I have the truck loaded and ready to go south to Bob Martin's in Radcliff Kentucky. The back of the pickup truck has parts, spares and what ever else I could think of. I am sure I forgot something. I am leaving at 5:00 AM on the 23rd and hope to be at Bob's by 5:00pm God willing.

TonyK.

Grimsby Ontario Canada.

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Safe travels.

Those are a some nice wood blocks.
 
Thanks Jim for the post, It has been great having you here working on Bob's car. We should have done this years ago.

A few pictures from my perspective. We have the cars loaded for our trip to The Woodlands Texas.

TonyK at Bob Martin's, with Jim Decker in Radcliff Kentucky.

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Sunday September 25th Bob and I hit the road and are about 15 miles outside of Little Rock Arkansas. We spent about 8 hours driving pulling the trailer and 2 X1/9's fuel consumption is high and we are only getting about 15 miles to the US Gallon. Diesel is anywhere from $5.35 to $4.18 a gallon. We settled in for the night at the Holiday Inn and walked to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. Bob is bushed and called it a night 8:00 PM Kentucky time,.

TonyK. With Bob Martin on the road just out side of Little Rock Arkansas

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Glad you guys are doing well. I was home by 11AM CDT today. I hope your trip continues smoothly. It was great getting to spend a couple days at Camp Martin, it really has to be seen to be believed. Bob has created a little slice of heaven in Kentucky. :)
 
Peering over the fence of Camp Martin, here are Bob and Tony's Abarth swapped Xs ready to depart for FFO. The sun was setting on us, this picture was taken right after we got them loaded up.
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Bob and I put in another 7 hours of driving and are currently about 1 hour from the event location. Had some good meals and are now at the Best Western, but no place to eat within walking distance. So we ordered a pizza and ate in the lobby. No problems to report, but lots of lookers and people interested in the cars when we make a stop.

Will be at the event tomorrow morning and unload the cars. Then sit by the pool and enjoy the weather as it is 90 degrees here and low humidity.

TonyK with Bob Martin in Texas.
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Taking into account the cuisine from Sunday evening, I gotta think that the first 50-100 miles this morning were driven with the windows down for the, ahem, fresh air. :p :p :p
 
Bob and I arrived at the Woodlands at 9:30 AM and got checked in and the cars off of the trailer. The place is deserted. Only a few families at the pool and it looks like the Fiat crowd as they move in are taking over the hotel. Weather hear is about 85 but it is dry, however staying in the sun will make you feel the heat. Bob called it an early night and I am catching up on emails. Here are a few pictures of us unloading the cars.

TonyK with Bob Martin in the Woodlands Texas.

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The biggest "hill" you could find for unloading was a curb? :) I hope you guys have a great week.
 
JimD said:
The biggest "hill" you could find for unloading was a curb? :) I hope you guys have a great week.
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The problem here is there are trees everywhere with golf cart paths and more curbs. So you find a depression that would work but then we need 14' for the ramps and room to turn the car when it gets on the ground. We managed but I don't think we will be in any better shape loading either.

TonyK with Bob Martin in The Woodlands Texas.
 
TonyK said:
The problem here is there are trees everywhere with golf cart paths and more curbs. So you find a depression that would work but then we need 14' for the ramps and room to turn the car when it gets on the ground. We managed but I don't think we will be in any better shape loading either.

TonyK with Bob Martin in The Woodlands Texas.
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Ask the front desk if the resort has a loading dock, they probably do, then go scope it out. Since everything is on wheels, don't limit yourself to the resort lots. There are lots of lots near the Woodlands that might provide a better loading spot. Maybe the local Fiat club hosting the event would have some ideas.

I bet you guys are glad this is a temporary trailer. :)
 
JimD said:
Ask the front desk if the resort has a loading dock, they probably do, then go scope it out. Since everything is on wheels, don't limit yourself to the resort lots. There are lots of lots near the Woodlands that might provide a better loading spot. Maybe the local Fiat club hosting the event would have some ideas.

I bet you guys are glad this is a temporary trailer. :)
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We did try the front desk and the loading area, we could put the car on the dock, but could not get it down from there. We can ask about another area off site and scope it out.

Thanks.

TonyK with Bob Martin in The Woodlands Texas
 
You could let the air out of the trailer tires to lower it 4 inches. :cool:
 
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