Thread: What are you planning on driving to the National Convention in Chicago??
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Old 01-27-2008, 04:21 PM
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What Are You Planning on Driving to the National Convention in Chicago??
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Originally Posted by gt601 View Post
Oh,come on...

It's 3 hours 49 min. in a Ford or Chevy!! In an Alfa it will be half that time.
I hope that we can meet up at some point. You are an inspiration to many of us in the Alfa world. The first Alfa I bought came with one of Pat's books in it. It really made the scariness go away. It made me realize that the Alfa brand is just like any other car except they have soul.

Here is a link to a map if you need it

from: Dexter, MI, United States of America to: chicago, Il - Google Maps

Paul
Your post has made my day!!! I'm certainly glad that I inspire something in some that is not defined as "hostility" and/or "animosity." I will be at the convention, I'm sure someone can point out the lady that doesn't wear name tags for you.

Thank you for the map, actually, I've made that drive several times with Pat and could probably make it on my own. I would consider flying into Michigan and driving up with some one that needed or wanted a passenger, otherwise, I will stop in Detroit and continue on to O'Hare.

For me it's a 3-day drive pressing it and a 4-day drive somewhat at leisure, which I would prefer not to make by myself. So that effectively adds 8 days, 4 days to each side of the convention.

As far as an Alfa cutting the time --- you've never driven with Pat, me, or a few other Alfisti that push the limits in an Alfa. It's an experience.
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