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Dana A. "Jake" Pighetti "Jake" 64, of St. Petersburg, passed away March 10. He was a native of Massachusetts where he moved from to this area in 1994. He was a member of the Lotus Association of America, loved Grand Prix racing and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Holly Hubbard; his daughter, Leah M. Cronin; 3 sons, Christopher, Jonathan and Zachary Pighetti; mother, Lorraine Pighetti; his sister, Judy Beluzo; his brother, Gary Pighetti and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, at the south Pass-A-Grill beach at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, Holly asks that contributions be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N. W. 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136-1494. Beach Memorial Chapel 301 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Should be great weather for Saturday's event at Ga Tech!

The candle contents are so benign .. why ban it? Signed the petition! Rob

I boxed my Rotus tunnel with steel plate also .. Rob

Spring warmth here in the South .. but I'm stuck at work .. maybe I can get Rotus out tomorrow .. Everybody have fun and stay safe! Rob

BTW: The expression, "that's a dusie ! ," is a reference to the Dusenberg!

Worth a look: Allure of the Automobile I saw a preview of this show .. and I'll go back again. Some of the audio tour was narrated by Jay Leno. Seriously .. how often does a major art museum feature cars? Rob The 18 Examples in Allure of the Automobile: • 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow • 1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster, formerly owned by Clark Gable • 1935 Duesenberg JN Roadster, formerly owned by Clark Gable • 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster • 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe • 1937 Delage D8-120S, Surbaisse, formerly owned by Louis Delage • 1937 Hispano-Suiza H-6C "Xenia" Coupe • 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B Touring Berlinetta • 1938/39 Porsche Type 64 Coupe replica • 1953 Porsche 550 Le Mans/La Carrera Panamerica Coupe • 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR (W 196-S) • 1957 Jaguar XKSS Roadster, formerly owned by Steve McQueen • 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato • 1961 Ferrari 250 Short-Wheelbase Berlinetta, "SEFAC Hot Rod" • 1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo • 1954 Dodge Firearrow III Concept Coupe • 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham • 1959 Chevrolet Corvette "Bill Mitchell" Stingray Prototype

Nothing but rain and cold in Atlanta today .. so enjoy ! Rob

Here's a new Velleman flasker kit for the CHMSL.

I got to see a preview of the Allure of the Automobile Thursday .. great show! Some of the audio commentary is by Jay Leno! I will have to go back again! The 18 Examples in Allure of the Automobile: • 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow • 1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster, formerly owned by Clark Gable • 1935 Duesenberg JN Roadster, formerly owned by Clark Gable • 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster • 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe • 1937 Delage D8-120S, Surbaisse, formerly owned by Louis Delage • 1937 Hispano-Suiza H-6C "Xenia" Coupe • 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B Touring Berlinetta • 1938/39 Porsche Type 64 Coupe replica • 1953 Porsche 550 Le Mans/La Carrera Panamerica Coupe • 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR (W 196-S) • 1957 Jaguar XKSS Roadster, formerly owned by Steve McQueen • 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato • 1961 Ferrari 250 Short-Wheelbase Berlinetta, "SEFAC Hot Rod" • 1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo • 1954 Dodge Firearrow III Concept Coupe • 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham • 1959 Chevrolet Corvette "Bill Mitchell" Stingray Prototype

only one problem ... it's on Easter and my wife has invited family to come over!

A boy was not performing well in school. So his parents decided to put him in a private school. In the small town where they lived was a Catholic school. So they enrolled him there and within a few weeks his test scores were much improved. So they told the teachers that they were pleased with their son's performance. And they told him how proud they are of him. But they noticed that he was spending so much time on his math homework. So much time that he was not engaging with his friends after school .. doing sports or sharing hobbies. So they asked him if he wanted to take a break. He said, "I don't have time because I don't want to end up like that guy nailed to a plus sign on the wall."

LA: outside of the east end of LAX: The Proud Bird restaurant is a museum inside and out of aviation. There are several planes on pedestals and there is an X-1 out back too. Worth a visit! Their website is crap. Atlanta: south end of Dekalb Peachtree Airport is the 57th figher group restaurant . WWII themed .. watch planes taxi by while you enjoy drinks. I've been to these two .. others? Rob

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Andy and Brad: You should try to get to the www.gatechautoshow.com on Saturday April 4th. The deadline for registering your car is midnight on Wednesday, March 29. The registration fee is not required .. but I will pay it. I will be there with my Rotus Seven .. and Andrew will be there with his Locost (his car has won awards each of the last two years). I will be out of town on the day of the Import Alliance .. I will try to slip down to Turner Field .. if I am not too tired after working the previous night. Andy: If you don't mind me asking .. which Autozone do you work at? I may surprise you someday .. Rob

Ohh .. That's great! gotta get a soundracer V8 for my bro-in-law ..

The Tucker Georgia Cruise-In has published their 2010 meet schedule. Second Saturday of every month from April through September, 5pm-8:30. Great classic cars .. and my Rotus Seven fits in too!

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Welcome Andy! I live near I-85 exit 91 - Clairmont Road. I've got a Rotus 7 that I rebuilt .. and there's a Locost at Georgia Tech: www.gatechlocost.com Look forward to meeting you and seeing your car! Watch for events listed in the Southeast section .. Rob

Dr. John's Spring Tech Day sponsored by Lotus Limited Southeast Club WHEN: Sunday, April 4th, 2010, noon until WHERE: Dr. John's house - 6775 Molly View Point, Cumming GA 30041 Once again Dr. John has graciously opened up his garage with lift to the Lotus Limited Southeast Club for a Tech Day. Need to change your oil? Change your brake pads? Install some new gadget? Bring your tools and a cooler full of refreshments and Dr. John will have burgers and hot dogs going on the grill all afternoon long.

Looks interesting ... I'm out of town that day. Rob

I've had my Rotus Seven out twice this past weekend! Cool but sunny! Rob

WHAT: Dr. John's Spring Tech Day WHEN: Sunday, April 4th, 2010, noon until WHERE: Dr. John's house - 6775 Molly View Point, Cumming GA 30041 Once again Dr. John has graciously opened up his garage with lift to the club for a Tech Day. Need to change your oil? Change your brake pads? Install some new gadget? Bring your tools and a cooler full of refreshments and Dr. John will have burgers and hot dogs going on the grill all afternoon long.

Road Atlanta: The Mitty 4/30-5/1 2010 I need to get out there .. this year! Rob

Annual Georgia Tech Auto Show will happen on Saturday 4/3/2010. behind the Student Center .. If raining, it will happen in the parking deck. I went in 2008 .. and had a great time! Look for a Locost Seven there!