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Title: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on August 08, 2020, 07:23:33 pm
next Caffeine & Octane is Sunday the 6th (Labor Day weekend)..... I say we need to get 3 or 4of us to go hang out for a bit. Who's in? If all goes well I will take the v8 car. Remember there is no entry fees, no judging, just a LOT of car guys hanging out. It will be good exposure for the club and we might wind up on NBCSports.

I do find it ironic that I didn't see much coffee there
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Mike_21 on August 08, 2020, 07:38:44 pm
I like it!
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 08, 2020, 09:02:09 pm
I understood from our discussion at the meeting that The Art Doctor, ScottB, TopNotch, Fierofool, and Headhunter will be meeting up.  Art Doctor is going to arrive early and block out some spaces so we can be together, but we must all be there by 7:30AM. 

We need to know who's coming so we can block off the spaces.  Bring a folding chair along.  The gathering ends around 11. 

The show is at Perimeter Mall, bordered by Ashford Dunwoody, Hammond Drive, Perimeter Center Parkway and Perimeter Center West, in Sandy Springs.

Ashford Dunwoody Road off I-285, and go North outside the perimeter.   
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on August 08, 2020, 09:45:41 pm
The original location at The Avenues had an au bon pan and that's where the caffeine part came from.   Now you might see a coffee food truck or if you get there early dunkin sponsors the Porsche area and has a tent with free coffee and donuts.

Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 08, 2020, 09:49:30 pm
Who sponsors the Fiero area?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 08, 2020, 10:22:45 pm
It's just a freelance gathering.   No entry fee for car or spectator.  No judging.  No awards.

Cars park at random though as we are  doing, some group together if they can block spaces.  Larry said all cones blocking spaces must be removed by 7:30.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on August 09, 2020, 11:01:49 am
There are lots of sponsors all over.  Each business tent and vendor pays to be there.  It's how they pay the fees charged by the mall and required security.  Yes, they must get money for the show.  If you have a product or service you think the car folk would buy you can set up, for a fee to the show, not the club.  As far as I know, nobody is getting appearance money.  Porsche has headquarters here thus sponsors the area as advertising.   Repair shops,custom wheels, custom paint, insurance ect all set up booths and pay to do it.  Food vendors are few, but pay to be there too.  The show has its own trailer full of swag.  It's a huge operation.  Free to show car and spectate brings huge crowds.  At pre corona peak 4000 cars 10000 spectators.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2020, 04:40:59 pm
I did't realize it had changed that much since they were on Mansell Road. 

BTW, Larry, if you read this today, I will not be able to meet you at Pleasant Hill Road.  I am down for the count.  Yesterday was too much. 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on August 09, 2020, 05:27:20 pm
Charlie,  understood.   I spent the morning with pat and my buddy transfering the Silver Bullet (my wife said no Coors stickers but thought that name was funny).  We got lots of time before next months show.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on August 09, 2020, 06:00:19 pm

the Silver Bullet (my wife said no Coors stickers

Challenge accepted!  8)
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 21, 2020, 09:28:57 pm
For the present I am back on my feet.  How many do we think we can get together for the September show?  It would be great to have the whole club show up in force.  Maybe those who have multiple cars could let another club member drive the extra.  Just offhand I can imagine about 12 Fieros showing up. 

Larry, if you're home tomorrow, I am going to try to drive down to Pat's.  While I'm down that way I can bring a TPS and the cones and banner for Caffeine and Octane in the event I can't make C&O. 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: TopNotch on August 21, 2020, 09:58:16 pm
I'm planning to go.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on August 21, 2020, 11:44:21 pm
Yes I'm back.  I have a customer in the morning but am free the rest of the day.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on August 28, 2020, 09:31:22 pm
They just posted to their Facebook page that they are doing a special Pontiac area in the main lot.  It's by submission and selection only.  Uou can find the link on Facebook or there regular web site.  Must be in by 715am and stay till 11am.  Some of you with nicer cars who are not in a hurry to leave may wish to apply.  I still intend to get there early and block us off an area in the club lot.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 30, 2020, 04:23:06 pm
OK, this is coming up this Sunday.  Headcount Please.
Larry
Scott
Pat
Charlie
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Mike_21 on August 30, 2020, 07:30:09 pm
I'm planning on coming (without the fiero).
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 30, 2020, 08:11:17 pm
Well, you bring there is great.  The Fiero is a bonus.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on August 31, 2020, 08:54:56 am
Updated headcount:

Larry
Scott
Pat
Charlie
Jason (possible 1 guest)
Jordan (possible 1 guest)
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 31, 2020, 06:05:08 pm
And Mike?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 02, 2020, 01:31:00 pm
For anyone coming in, Exit I-285 at Ashford Dunwoody Road in Sandy Springs.  Go north, outside the perimeter on Ashford Dunwoody and turn left onto Perimeter Center West.  Go to the 1st traffic light and turn left into the back of the Perimeter Mall.  You should be able to follow the cars to the parking lot.  Larry said he would have our spaces in the Club section.  You gotta get there early.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on September 05, 2020, 05:57:22 pm
Formula still running like dog doodoo so I have the 86..... parents are moving so I have spent the last 2 days packing their house and have not had time to wash it.... oh well..... what time in the morning?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on September 05, 2020, 07:11:50 pm
I intend to get there around 6 a.m. . I am bringing my red 10 x 10 pop-up should make it easier for people to find us. I'm going to try and save 7 car spaces and 1 space for chairs. All saved spaces have to be taken by 7:30 or they must be opened up to other people. See everybody there tomorrow.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Budgetman72 on September 05, 2020, 07:23:21 pm
Count us in! We’ll have the 85” & 86” there.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 05, 2020, 07:54:50 pm
Excellent.  This event seems to be taking off.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 05, 2020, 07:55:10 pm
Oh.  Take PICTURES!
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Raydar on September 05, 2020, 09:59:23 pm
Planning to be there.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on September 06, 2020, 06:26:59 am
I am here parked in front of Von Maur mirror near light Post 72 + 74
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 06, 2020, 12:14:25 pm
A very good turnout for Fieros.  8 cars in the lineup.  Some interested folks stopped to chat, praise and discuss the cars.  Maybe picked up a couple of new members in a Father/Son group with an 85GT that belonged to the wife. 

I saw lots of folks coming by and stopping to take pictures of the various cars, especially Jason's Transformer nose badge.  Anyone who took pictures and doesn't have the PIP app, send them to the club email and one of us will post them for you. 

On the way back Pat and I ran along together from around Chamblee-Dunwoody until he exited I-85 at Steve Reynolds.  As I continued on via Hwy 316, I heard a car horn blow to the left side of me.  I had my windows down and looked over.  Two guys in a Volvo very enthusiastically giving thumbs up and I could hear them yelling "Nice".  Further made my day.  As Pat and I ran along together, I noticed a couple of different cars that appeared to jockey through traffic as if to get a better look at the cars. 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Raydar on September 06, 2020, 12:16:30 pm
Just got home. First time I've ever been to a Caffeine & Octane. There were eight Fieros in our group, plus one or two other Fieros elsewhere in the gathering.
I would venture to guess that just about every brand you could imagine was represented there (although I didn't seen any Rolls or Bentleys.) I even saw (I think) an Ariel Atom. 
It was good to see everyone again. Been a while, with the prevailing conditions and all.

Edit - because I can't count. :D
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 06, 2020, 12:27:20 pm
Hopefully, prevailing storms will blow the prevailing conditions away.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 06, 2020, 12:27:50 pm
A very good turnout for Fieros.  8 cars in the lineup.  Some interested folks stopped to chat, praise and discuss the cars.  Maybe picked up a couple of new members in a Father/Son group with an 85GT that belonged to the wife. 

I saw lots of folks coming by and stopping to take pictures of the various cars, especially Jason's Transformer nose badge.  Anyone who took pictures and doesn't have the PIP app, send them to the club email and one of us will post them for you. 

On the way back Pat and I ran along together from around Chamblee-Dunwoody until he exited I-85 at Steve Reynolds.  As I continued on via Hwy 316, I heard a car horn blow to the left side of me.  I had my windows down and looked over.  Two guys in a Volvo very enthusiastically giving thumbs up and I could hear them yelling "Nice".  Further made my day.  As Pat and I ran along together, I noticed a couple of different cars that appeared to jockey through traffic as if to get a better look at the cars.

Excellent!
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 06, 2020, 12:28:42 pm
I am here parked in front of Von Maur mirror near light Post 72 + 74

Thanks for making this happen.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 06, 2020, 12:29:15 pm
............There were six Fieros in our group, plus one or two other Fieros elsewhere in the gathering.   ....................


I had to count again. 
Pat, Larry, Scott, Steve, Charlie, Jason, Jordon, Gabe. 

Thank you, Jason, Jordan, Steve, and Mike for making the long trek from East, West, and North Georgia. 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 06, 2020, 12:42:06 pm
Don't forget to put your pictures on the new Facebook Page, too.  The Georgia Fiero Club is the title of the new page that MikeMac set up. 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: TopNotch on September 06, 2020, 01:34:19 pm





Other cars




Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 06, 2020, 02:11:37 pm
That black Formula is beautiful!
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on September 06, 2020, 06:19:21 pm
............There were six Fieros in our group, plus one or two other Fieros elsewhere in the gathering.   ....................


I had to count again. 
Pat, Larry, Scott, Steve, Charlie, Jason, Jordon, Gabe. 

Thank you, Jason, Jordan, Steve, and Mike for making the long trek from East, West, and North Georgia.

You're welcome
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on September 06, 2020, 06:19:47 pm
I am here parked in front of Von Maur mirror near light Post 72 + 74

Thanks for making this happen.

You're welcome
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on September 06, 2020, 06:23:34 pm
Just got home. First time I've ever been to a Caffeine & Octane. There were eight Fieros in our group, plus one or two other Fieros elsewhere in the gathering.
I would venture to guess that just about every brand you could imagine was represented there (although I didn't seen any Rolls or Bentleys.) I even saw (I think) an Ariel Atom. 
It was good to see everyone again. Been a while, with the prevailing conditions and all.

Edit - because I can't count. :D

Yes there was both a Rolls and a Bentley present over in the roped off area...... most unusual cars I saw were a Morris (looked like a Cooper Mini or an Austin Healy) and a LaSalle that was done up very nicely
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: TopNotch on September 06, 2020, 07:25:27 pm
Pictures Scott put on Facebook..


What -- No flux capacitor?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: scottb on September 06, 2020, 08:49:17 pm
Should we make this a monthly event?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on September 06, 2020, 09:38:30 pm
That black Formula is beautiful!


Thanks, that is my unicorn i have been looking for for so long that charlie was able to find for me.  Has some needs but is very presentable and just what I wanted.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 09, 2020, 09:12:33 am
Hey everyone, let's get our new Facebook page off to a good start.  If you have a Facebook account, would you transfer your pictures of C&C over to  The Georgia Fiero Club  on Facebook? 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: TopNotch on September 09, 2020, 01:15:48 pm
To add pictures to the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/The-Georgia-Fiero-Club-113651427028820), or view those already posted, click on the arrow beside "More", then on "Community".
 
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: The Art Doctor on September 09, 2020, 06:11:30 pm
Added a few to the FB using the wifes account.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2020, 01:00:48 pm
Can these pictures be posted direct to the facebook page timeline?  I didn't find a "More" tab but did find the "Community" tab at the left of the page.
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2020, 01:33:12 pm
Can these pictures be posted direct to the facebook page timeline?  I didn't find a "More" tab but did find the "Community" tab at the left of the page.
Is there any way I can get the password to that page?
Title: Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2020, 05:09:25 pm
Check the club email.