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Paul March
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 1:56 PM

Great story Jack, I really thought it would end with you and Jenn packing
two small bags and heading out for a trip in an Elise.

Paul

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

At that time, while considering what to do after retirement from the IBEW,
I had a bad jones for the Lotus Elise. During that period, the price wasn't
my idea of a king's ransom. Somewhere in the 30k range, if my memory serves
me.

So at one point after we had seen most all we wanted to see on the main
floor, we headed to the area of the exotic sports cars. What we found was a
large group of show goers standing in front of the Elise display. It was
much larger than I expected, as they had several cars on display, as well
as the naked chassis and all of the bodywork mounted on a tree like
display.

There was a fellow in a sport coat handing out brochures to the crowd and
as he got near to where we stood, he ran out of them. I got his attention
and asked if he had any more. He said he would bring one to me in a few
minutes. True to his word, a little while later he returned with the
brochure and we began to talk about the car. At one point in the
conversation he asked if I had ever driven or even sat in one. I said no,
but look forward to it someday. At this point he parted the velvet ropes
and invited Jenn and I to come inside. This was a first for us.

He showed us all around the display and we talked about our passions for
things mechanical as well as Jenn and my Ducati addiction. He said the
Elise was sort of like a 4-wheeled motorcycle in how it responds to the
driver's input and how much he and his wife enjoyed going on holiday with
one or two small bags of belongings in the tiny trunk.

He invited us both to sit inside anything we wanted. All I can say is, it
fit me like a glove. No other vehicle I've driven or merely sat in ever
gave me the sensation that the Elise did. We spent about 20-25 minutes with
him and graciously thanked him for all of his time and the opportunity
explore the Elise up close and personal.

That man started with Lotus as an assembly line worker in 1966. He worked
at Lotus for 44 years and 7 months before retiring. He passed away in
February of 2017 at the age of 71. That man was Roger Becker, Project
Engineering Director for Lotus and the man ultimately responsible for the
way a Lotus road car feels when driven.

Meeting and speaking with him was a big treat for me and I will never
forget that day. I still don't own an Elise, but who knows what the future
brings?

R.I.P., Roger.

Jack Ward
Knoxville, TN, USA

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM Paul March pjm911@gmail.com wrote:

Working from home, stumbled on this while having a YouTube break:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-TiFKr2yb0

Paul

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and
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Great story Jack, I really thought it would end with you and Jenn packing two small bags and heading out for a trip in an Elise. Paul On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > > At that time, while considering what to do after retirement from the IBEW, > I had a bad jones for the Lotus Elise. During that period, the price wasn't > my idea of a king's ransom. Somewhere in the 30k range, if my memory serves > me. > > So at one point after we had seen most all we wanted to see on the main > floor, we headed to the area of the exotic sports cars. What we found was a > large group of show goers standing in front of the Elise display. It was > much larger than I expected, as they had several cars on display, as well > as the naked chassis and all of the bodywork mounted on a tree like > display. > > There was a fellow in a sport coat handing out brochures to the crowd and > as he got near to where we stood, he ran out of them. I got his attention > and asked if he had any more. He said he would bring one to me in a few > minutes. True to his word, a little while later he returned with the > brochure and we began to talk about the car. At one point in the > conversation he asked if I had ever driven or even sat in one. I said no, > but look forward to it someday. At this point he parted the velvet ropes > and invited Jenn and I to come inside. This was a first for us. > > He showed us all around the display and we talked about our passions for > things mechanical as well as Jenn and my Ducati addiction. He said the > Elise was sort of like a 4-wheeled motorcycle in how it responds to the > driver's input and how much he and his wife enjoyed going on holiday with > one or two small bags of belongings in the tiny trunk. > > He invited us both to sit inside anything we wanted. All I can say is, it > fit me like a glove. No other vehicle I've driven or merely sat in ever > gave me the sensation that the Elise did. We spent about 20-25 minutes with > him and graciously thanked him for all of his time and the opportunity > explore the Elise up close and personal. > > That man started with Lotus as an assembly line worker in 1966. He worked > at Lotus for 44 years and 7 months before retiring. He passed away in > February of 2017 at the age of 71. That man was Roger Becker, Project > Engineering Director for Lotus and the man ultimately responsible for the > way a Lotus road car feels when driven. > > Meeting and speaking with him was a big treat for me and I will never > forget that day. I still don't own an Elise, but who knows what the future > brings? > > R.I.P., Roger. > > Jack Ward > Knoxville, TN, USA > > > On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM Paul March <pjm911@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Working from home, stumbled on this while having a YouTube break: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-TiFKr2yb0 > > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > and > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > _____________________ > > Ducati mailing list > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: pjm911@gmail.com >
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Tony Pags
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 1:58 PM

Hey Jack, have you driven one?  I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I
also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track
who was a pretty darn good driver too!  I was there for a track day, and we
split time with a car group.  I was out near the grid admiring the cars,
when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?"  I
enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car.  Her
big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat.
Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my wife!

We hunted this S2000 down the whole time:  https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM

Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable.
Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment.

Pags

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

Hey Jack, have you driven one? I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track who was a pretty darn good driver too! I was there for a track day, and we split time with a car group. I was out near the grid admiring the cars, when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?" I enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car. Her big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat. Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my wife! We hunted this S2000 down the whole time: https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable. Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment. Pags On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > >
MB
Mario Baroz
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 7:33 PM

What track is that? It's beautiful!

Mario

From: Ducati ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net on behalf of Tony Pags ajpags@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 AM
To: Ducati Owners Group ducati@list.ducati.net
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story

Hey Jack, have you driven one?  I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I
also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track
who was a pretty darn good driver too!  I was there for a track day, and we
split time with a car group.  I was out near the grid admiring the cars,
when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?"  I
enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car.  Her
big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat.
Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my wife!

We hunted this S2000 down the whole time:  https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM

Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable.
Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment.

Pags

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

What track is that? It's beautiful! Mario ________________________________ From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Tony Pags <ajpags@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 AM To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story Hey Jack, have you driven one? I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track who was a pretty darn good driver too! I was there for a track day, and we split time with a car group. I was out near the grid admiring the cars, when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?" I enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car. Her big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat. Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my wife! We hunted this S2000 down the whole time: https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable. Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment. Pags On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: http://www.ductalk.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ducnet _____________________ Ducati mailing list Ducati@list.ducati.net http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net Mailto: mariobaroz@hotmail.com
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Tony Pags
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 7:44 PM

New York Safety Track.  Was there for a track day with STeve Abramson,
shaking down an FZR400 with 600 motor stuffed in it.  Track is indeed
pretty - definitely challenging - not sure I'd want to race there full tilt
though.

Pags

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM Mario Baroz mariobaroz@hotmail.com wrote:

What track is that? It's beautiful!

Mario

From: Ducati ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net on behalf of Tony Pags <
ajpags@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 AM
To: Ducati Owners Group ducati@list.ducati.net
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story

Hey Jack, have you driven one?  I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I
also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track
who was a pretty darn good driver too!  I was there for a track day, and we
split time with a car group.  I was out near the grid admiring the cars,
when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?"  I
enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car.  Her
big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat.
Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my
wife!

We hunted this S2000 down the whole time:  https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM

Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable.
Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment.

Pags

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

New York Safety Track. Was there for a track day with STeve Abramson, shaking down an FZR400 with 600 motor stuffed in it. Track is indeed pretty - definitely challenging - not sure I'd want to race there full tilt though. Pags On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM Mario Baroz <mariobaroz@hotmail.com> wrote: > What track is that? It's beautiful! > > Mario > > ________________________________ > From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Tony Pags < > ajpags@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 AM > To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> > Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story > > Hey Jack, have you driven one? I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I > also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track > who was a pretty darn good driver too! I was there for a track day, and we > split time with a car group. I was out near the grid admiring the cars, > when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?" I > enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car. Her > big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat. > Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my > wife! > > We hunted this S2000 down the whole time: https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM > > Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable. > Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment. > > Pags > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: mariobaroz@hotmail.com > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: ajpags@gmail.com >
JW
Jack Ward
Wed, Apr 15, 2020 1:44 AM

THAT, would have been the dream finish to that story. The 2006 Elise sells
for more than they did then. Still want one though.

Jack Ward
Knoxville, TN, USA

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:57 AM Paul March pjm911@gmail.com wrote:

Great story Jack, I really thought it would end with you and Jenn packing
two small bags and heading out for a trip in an Elise.

Paul

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

At that time, while considering what to do after retirement from the

IBEW,

I had a bad jones for the Lotus Elise. During that period, the price

wasn't

my idea of a king's ransom. Somewhere in the 30k range, if my memory

serves

me.

So at one point after we had seen most all we wanted to see on the main
floor, we headed to the area of the exotic sports cars. What we found

was a

large group of show goers standing in front of the Elise display. It was
much larger than I expected, as they had several cars on display, as well
as the naked chassis and all of the bodywork mounted on a tree like
display.

There was a fellow in a sport coat handing out brochures to the crowd and
as he got near to where we stood, he ran out of them. I got his attention
and asked if he had any more. He said he would bring one to me in a few
minutes. True to his word, a little while later he returned with the
brochure and we began to talk about the car. At one point in the
conversation he asked if I had ever driven or even sat in one. I said no,
but look forward to it someday. At this point he parted the velvet ropes
and invited Jenn and I to come inside. This was a first for us.

He showed us all around the display and we talked about our passions for
things mechanical as well as Jenn and my Ducati addiction. He said the
Elise was sort of like a 4-wheeled motorcycle in how it responds to the
driver's input and how much he and his wife enjoyed going on holiday with
one or two small bags of belongings in the tiny trunk.

He invited us both to sit inside anything we wanted. All I can say is, it
fit me like a glove. No other vehicle I've driven or merely sat in ever
gave me the sensation that the Elise did. We spent about 20-25 minutes

with

him and graciously thanked him for all of his time and the opportunity
explore the Elise up close and personal.

That man started with Lotus as an assembly line worker in 1966. He worked
at Lotus for 44 years and 7 months before retiring. He passed away in
February of 2017 at the age of 71. That man was Roger Becker, Project
Engineering Director for Lotus and the man ultimately responsible for the
way a Lotus road car feels when driven.

Meeting and speaking with him was a big treat for me and I will never
forget that day. I still don't own an Elise, but who knows what the

future

brings?

R.I.P., Roger.

Jack Ward
Knoxville, TN, USA

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM Paul March pjm911@gmail.com wrote:

Working from home, stumbled on this while having a YouTube break:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-TiFKr2yb0

Paul

To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news:
http://www.ductalk.com/
and
https://www.facebook.com/ducnet

Ducati mailing list
Ducati@list.ducati.net
http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net
Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com

THAT, would have been the dream finish to that story. The 2006 Elise sells for more than they did then. Still want one though. Jack Ward Knoxville, TN, USA On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:57 AM Paul March <pjm911@gmail.com> wrote: > Great story Jack, I really thought it would end with you and Jenn packing > two small bags and heading out for a trip in an Elise. > > Paul > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > > > > At that time, while considering what to do after retirement from the > IBEW, > > I had a bad jones for the Lotus Elise. During that period, the price > wasn't > > my idea of a king's ransom. Somewhere in the 30k range, if my memory > serves > > me. > > > > So at one point after we had seen most all we wanted to see on the main > > floor, we headed to the area of the exotic sports cars. What we found > was a > > large group of show goers standing in front of the Elise display. It was > > much larger than I expected, as they had several cars on display, as well > > as the naked chassis and all of the bodywork mounted on a tree like > > display. > > > > There was a fellow in a sport coat handing out brochures to the crowd and > > as he got near to where we stood, he ran out of them. I got his attention > > and asked if he had any more. He said he would bring one to me in a few > > minutes. True to his word, a little while later he returned with the > > brochure and we began to talk about the car. At one point in the > > conversation he asked if I had ever driven or even sat in one. I said no, > > but look forward to it someday. At this point he parted the velvet ropes > > and invited Jenn and I to come inside. This was a first for us. > > > > He showed us all around the display and we talked about our passions for > > things mechanical as well as Jenn and my Ducati addiction. He said the > > Elise was sort of like a 4-wheeled motorcycle in how it responds to the > > driver's input and how much he and his wife enjoyed going on holiday with > > one or two small bags of belongings in the tiny trunk. > > > > He invited us both to sit inside anything we wanted. All I can say is, it > > fit me like a glove. No other vehicle I've driven or merely sat in ever > > gave me the sensation that the Elise did. We spent about 20-25 minutes > with > > him and graciously thanked him for all of his time and the opportunity > > explore the Elise up close and personal. > > > > That man started with Lotus as an assembly line worker in 1966. He worked > > at Lotus for 44 years and 7 months before retiring. He passed away in > > February of 2017 at the age of 71. That man was Roger Becker, Project > > Engineering Director for Lotus and the man ultimately responsible for the > > way a Lotus road car feels when driven. > > > > Meeting and speaking with him was a big treat for me and I will never > > forget that day. I still don't own an Elise, but who knows what the > future > > brings? > > > > R.I.P., Roger. > > > > Jack Ward > > Knoxville, TN, USA > > > > > > On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM Paul March <pjm911@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Working from home, stumbled on this while having a YouTube break: > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-TiFKr2yb0 > > > > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > > and > > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > > _____________________ > > > Ducati mailing list > > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > and > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > _____________________ > > Ducati mailing list > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > Mailto: pjm911@gmail.com > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com >
JW
Jack Ward
Wed, Apr 15, 2020 2:17 AM

No, my friend, not yet....but it is on my bucket list. Very fun video,
thanks.

I doubt if I'll ever get an Elise, as they continue to rise in price and
this ol' boy is on fixed income. I have however, driven an MX-5 and I like
them a great deal. That little car handles well and is not all about
horsepower. Time will tell.

Jack Ward
Knoxville, TN, USA

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM Tony Pags ajpags@gmail.com wrote:

Hey Jack, have you driven one?  I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I
also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track
who was a pretty darn good driver too!  I was there for a track day, and we
split time with a car group.  I was out near the grid admiring the cars,
when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?"  I
enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car.  Her
big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat.
Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my
wife!

We hunted this S2000 down the whole time:  https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM

Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable.
Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment.

Pags

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com wrote:

Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the
Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center.

No, my friend, not yet....but it is on my bucket list. Very fun video, thanks. I doubt if I'll ever get an Elise, as they continue to rise in price and this ol' boy is on fixed income. I have however, driven an MX-5 and I like them a great deal. That little car handles well and is not all about horsepower. Time will tell. Jack Ward Knoxville, TN, USA On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM Tony Pags <ajpags@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Jack, have you driven one? I've had the pleasure of doing so - and I > also got some hot laps in one with a friend (Jenn Chuddy) around a track > who was a pretty darn good driver too! I was there for a track day, and we > split time with a car group. I was out near the grid admiring the cars, > when one of the flaggers asked, "Who wants a ride in a Lotus?" I > enthusiastically raised my hand, and he walked me up to Jenn's car. Her > big beautiful eyes seen through her helmet made it an even bigger treat. > Note, this is not "my" Jenn - just happens to have the same name as my > wife! > > We hunted this S2000 down the whole time: https://youtu.be/955s4poKkzM > > Awful car for a daily driver, but damn good looking and plenty capable. > Definitely resonate with the "like a motorcycle" comment. > > Pags > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Back in the day, before we left the west coast in 2006, we attended the > > Auto Show downtown at the Convention Center. > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com >
GH
Gene Hunt
Wed, Apr 15, 2020 2:22 AM

I'm having a lot of fun in my little Spider 124. No Ducati content but it s red and mostly Italian. - Gene

"I Know a Few Roads"
Patriot Guard Rider
AMA Charter Life Member #598925
Charter Member #166 of the Victory Motorcycle Club
DUCATI.net Member
USDESMO Member #1263
EX-MSF Instructor
EX-President Mid Atlantic Ducati Owners Club

Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour
Ducati's -  02' M900, 13' Diavel
HD - 09' XR1200

From: Ducati ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net on behalf of Jack Ward jaxn51@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 10:17 PM
To: Ducati Owners Group ducati@list.ducati.net
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story

No, my friend, not yet....but it is on my bucket list. Very fun video,
thanks.

I doubt if I'll ever get an Elise, as they continue to rise in price and
this ol' boy is on fixed income. I have however, driven an MX-5 and I like
them a great deal. That little car handles well and is not all about
horsepower. Time will tell.

Jack Ward
Knoxville, TN, USA

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM Tony Pags ajpags@gmail.com wrote:

I'm having a lot of fun in my little Spider 124. No Ducati content but it s red and mostly Italian. - Gene "I Know a Few Roads" Patriot Guard Rider AMA Charter Life Member #598925 Charter Member #166 of the Victory Motorcycle Club DUCATI.net Member USDESMO Member #1263 EX-MSF Instructor EX-President Mid Atlantic Ducati Owners Club Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour Ducati's - 02' M900, 13' Diavel HD - 09' XR1200 ________________________________ From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 10:17 PM To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Unexpected Ducati Story No, my friend, not yet....but it is on my bucket list. Very fun video, thanks. I doubt if I'll ever get an Elise, as they continue to rise in price and this ol' boy is on fixed income. I have however, driven an MX-5 and I like them a great deal. That little car handles well and is not all about horsepower. Time will tell. Jack Ward Knoxville, TN, USA On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM Tony Pags <ajpags@gmail.com> wrote:
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