Spring Drive!

Jeff, I'll have to see if Isaac chimes in as he is the official weather guy for the FOC. I would say wait to clean it afterwards because you'll guarantee rain otherwise.

Mike

 

i cleaned mine...probebly shouldn't have...but couldn't look at it dirty anymore.........MO

 

Too Late! I spent all day cleaning mine too - in fact I'm just taking a break right now to check fchat. It's 6:37 and we are getting a light rain, if it stops soon enough to let the roads dry up - I'm on the way....otherwise.....well......I'll be going to church with my significant other.

Like MODMAKI...I just couldn't stand to have a dirty car for another day! I'd be embarrassed to let anyone see it dirty...I know I'm anal.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for clear weather tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yup cleaned my car today to I would hate for you guys to see her dirty. My good old 98 grand prix

 

For a while there it was looking like it was going to threaten to rain, but then the sun came back out. I'm still waiting for Isaac, the official weather forecaster for the FOC to chime in. I'm looking forward to a beautiful day!

M

 

There is a fair amount of heat in the atmosphere, and plenty of moisture... but there isn't another cooler air mass to interrupt the fun for today ...

Tomorrow.... SUNDAY's forecast

It's going to rain overnight into AA/ Ypsi... likely to start around 12:30-1am, and shouldn't last very long. Edit: These are isolated showers.

We are in a very odd weather pattern right now, which is not unlike a counter-clockwise depression often found below the equator... but we are in the midst of a stationary front.... seems there has been enough pressure to keep the front from entering deeply into Michigan.

The main item I'm concerned about is a large rain system at the north of Ohio. It seems to be veering away from Michigan, but it could carry into the AA/ Dearborn/ Ypsi area overnight. This is the worry

In this front, it is quite difficult to tell.

Thankfully, we have some higher pressure sweeping across the northwest of the State pushing the low pressure zone, and ultimately, the stationary front out of Michigan as we speak, and there is a chance that overnight, the threats of rain are naught. hopefully the Higher pressure moves in, which makes the Rain moves out = good

http://weather.unisys.com/images/sat_sfc_map_loop.html
http://squall.atmos.uiuc.edu/2008/04/20/sfcslp/200804200200_N.gif
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/centgrtlakes_loop.php

As of tonight, my best guess is for good weather tomorrow. I'll post a more accurate forecast at 10 minutes after 6am
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I have no idea what you just said , but I'll see you tomorrow regardless.

 

LOL James! What I gathered was:

It might be awesome, or it might be crap.

Rain tonight shouldn't be too bad.

I just finished a test run of the route, some minor tweaks to adjust for construction, but other than that, not too shabby. We'll cover some familar territory (no, we're not going to HELL tomorrow), 71.5 miles covering rural, and also a 10.9 mile stint on the highway.

I'm printing off 20 maps, and I'll be sure to host a driver's meeting prior to our departure (which should be no later than 10am, hopefully, 9:30am, but I know how things go!)

There is a photo op if the group so decides, we can stop at mirage lake and line the cars up for a nice photograph if everyone is agrees and would like to do that.

Isaac, any updates on your crew? (Like numbers?) Leo's it doesn't matter because everyone is doing breakfast on their own, but I told Aubree's to expect 20-22 people.

I'm excited, see you guys tomorrow!

FYI - For those of you who aren't aware, I've accepted a position within my company down in the Atlanta, GA area. My first day down there is 5/19 so this is my last event I'm planning with the FOC-MI. It's been a good run, and I'll keep in touch!

Thanks!

Mike

 

Awe Mike don't put a damper on the day before it starts.

Congrats on the new position.

 

Who I'm expecting tomorrow:

Ken B. and his brother Jim (911)
Nick Lee (+1)
Jeff Green
Larry (911)
Ray G (Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo)
Gerry and Cherry
Harry (930 Slant Nose)
Isaac (+2 for sure, possibly 4) Lambo? Couple of Ford GT's?
Jerry H. (+1)
Mike and Lisa O
Mo +1 (50/50)
James (Asian1118)
Demetrios +3 (kick butt vettes for SURE!)
Craig

This is at least who I've heard from

 

No damper man, it is going to be an awesome day!

 

Right now, Harry is "out" unless the weather breaks right tomorrow. The GT's depend on how late they are up tonight, and I haven't heard back from the Lambo guy's for a while.... Hoping for the best...

 

Congratulations Mike! I'm exited for you! Before you go, we must do a proper set of photos of the 348

 

Absolutely my man! Maybe we can shoot a few at the warehouse amongst an Enzo, F40, 288 GTO, Veyron,....Wait, then you won't even notice my car!

LOL

 

http://nthimage.com/Detroit/photoshoots/Ferrari_288_GTO/Ferrari_288_GTO_84.jpg

It may be tough to tell, but your car is there

Remember, Saturday May 3rd @ 10ish AM for some FOC representation at the Warehouse

 

LOL, not only is my car there, I'm in there too, looking quite perplexed I might add!

See, I told you it wouldn't be noticable.

 

Seems the rain has moved EAST overnight, and not north!

No rain North of 94 IMHO.... patchy rain south for a bit, but the weather predominantly is south east.

 

so is it going to rain?...........MO

 

I don't think so LOL

 

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

see you guys in a bit

 

Thanks to all who came out..Mike it was a wonderful route..got a little lost and the Boxer ran like 7hit...but it was nice being around all those wonderful machines........Mike once agian we will miss you and it won't be the same without you... we'll see you guys next at Cauley for the Tech session May 10th...........MO

 

Great drive guys I had allot of fun.
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Mike,

Thanks a million for setting this all up. You did a great job, and it will be hard to fill your shoes up here. Good luck down in GA. Hope you have fun.

I saw about 5 police cars on 94 heading East out of Ypsi. There was a MSP suburban with Laser a little bit East of where the Michigan/Ecorse exit. I was in the mid 80's in the far right lane when he hit me. I was nervous for about a minute, then realized that I was in the clear....Then I saw 3 cars pulled over a few miles down the road. Anyone here want to fess up? Some sort of ambush??? Laser tags the cars, and then an unmarked pulls them over. MSP must need some extra revenue.

Luckily, I made it through OK....


See you guys again soon.
Larry

 

Once again, Mother Nature blessed us with a beautiful day for a drive! Thank you to all who were able to make it!

Thanks Mo, thank you also for your kind words. It's been fun, and I wish you all continued success. Although I'm moving, I'll be sure to remember my roots here as well. I'll still post on F-chat, and I'm sure we'll stay in touch.

I'm telling you Mo, if you invited Terry to be your co-pilot, the Boxer would have run as smooth as a babies bottom! ;-)

What a great group we had today! Has anyone heard from Ray and how he fared with his cooling issue?

 

Thanks for joining the fun James! Great pics!