2013 Fair Lakes, VA C & C (Kohl's) Thread
#152
11-10-2013, 05:13 PM
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Fair Lakes, 11/10/13
We are really very lucky in the Northern Virginia area - we are able to choose between several cars & coffee events, every weekend. I really enjoy Katie's on Saturdays - one of the premier weekly events of its type on the East Coast.
On Sundays, I drive about 4 miles from my house to another event that has expanded steadily - the Fair Lakes, VA Cars & Coffee. Bob Williams saw a need, organized a weekly get-together, and has grown this event impressively. I started going in November of 2010, when it was a small group of people showing up every week. It's now my venue of choice for one-marque events - I have organized special gatherings for both Lotus and Jaguar at Fair Lakes, and it works out nicely.
This week, I got there way early, arriving just after 7:30AM. Since most folks don't get there until between 8AM and 8:30AM, I was very surprised to see 4 Mopars in a line, when I arrived. I spoke to them - newcomers, out to see what the event was all about.
Here's a sample of what was there this weekend...
--Bob Collum
On Sundays, I drive about 4 miles from my house to another event that has expanded steadily - the Fair Lakes, VA Cars & Coffee. Bob Williams saw a need, organized a weekly get-together, and has grown this event impressively. I started going in November of 2010, when it was a small group of people showing up every week. It's now my venue of choice for one-marque events - I have organized special gatherings for both Lotus and Jaguar at Fair Lakes, and it works out nicely.
This week, I got there way early, arriving just after 7:30AM. Since most folks don't get there until between 8AM and 8:30AM, I was very surprised to see 4 Mopars in a line, when I arrived. I spoke to them - newcomers, out to see what the event was all about.
Here's a sample of what was there this weekend...
--Bob Collum
#153
11-10-2013, 05:19 PM
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Fair Lakes, 11/10/13 - Part 2
More from today... the 'regulars' were out in force...
For those who have not been to Fair Lakes, consider this - today, we had at least 6 Ferraris, 3 NSXs, a Mercedes SLS (gullwing) parked next to a Mercedes-McLaren, a pristine '32 roadster, and Bob Williams' Lister-Jaguar replica. There's real quality and variety at this event!
--Bob Collum
For those who have not been to Fair Lakes, consider this - today, we had at least 6 Ferraris, 3 NSXs, a Mercedes SLS (gullwing) parked next to a Mercedes-McLaren, a pristine '32 roadster, and Bob Williams' Lister-Jaguar replica. There's real quality and variety at this event!
--Bob Collum
#155
11-17-2013, 01:20 PM
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Fair Lakes, 11/17/13
Slightly damp roads, overcast skies and cool temperatures kept some, but certainly not all, attendees away. Still, not a bad crowd... A good group of Mopars there again this week...
--Bob Collum
--Bob Collum
#158
11-17-2013, 02:38 PM
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Rep Power: 76 Agreed - the regulars are especially great!
--Bob
Last edited by rcollum; 11-17-2013 at 03:03 PM.
#159
11-24-2013, 03:22 PM
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Fair Lakes, 11/24/13
A bitter cold morning, but it did not keep the crowds away! Seemed like it was 'group' day at Fair Lakes - there were 9 BMW M5's, as well as the normal group of Mopars, Camaros, Corvettes, and others...
--Bob Collum
--Bob Collum
#162
12-01-2013, 11:18 AM
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Fair Lakes, 12/01/13
It's December, and cold. I'm often asked how long people keep coming to our Cars & Coffee events, once winter comes. On this cold, clear Sunday, the answer was apparent - we will have a good crowd any time it's not raining, or snow is not on he ground. See who came out today!
--Bob Collum
--Bob Collum
#163
12-01-2013, 11:22 AM
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Fair Lakes, 12/01/13 - Part 2
More from this morning. It's really worth it to come out on Sunday mornings! We start late - between 8:00AM and 8:30AM.
--Bob Collum
--Bob Collum
#164
12-08-2013, 08:03 AM
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Fair Lakes, 12/08/13
I'm often asked, 'When does Cars & Coffee end for the year?' That answer varies - for instance, local news and weather has been warning of an incoming snow and ice storm for several days. Most locals know that this is almost always an exaggeration.
I checked the web, and saw that precipitation was not due in our area until 10AM, which allowed for a nice 8:00AM - 10:00AM car event, which is perfect for me. Below are pictures from our morning. Tom brought his Corvette, and Matt his Lexus. We had a good time, but not much company.
The first picture is my Elise, with the top off, at 7:45AM. The picture of snow on my seats is minutes after 8:00AM. The final picture is right before I drove home, at 8:30AM. There you have it - all the fun of a Cars & Coffee, compressed into 45 minutes!
--Bob Collum
I checked the web, and saw that precipitation was not due in our area until 10AM, which allowed for a nice 8:00AM - 10:00AM car event, which is perfect for me. Below are pictures from our morning. Tom brought his Corvette, and Matt his Lexus. We had a good time, but not much company.
The first picture is my Elise, with the top off, at 7:45AM. The picture of snow on my seats is minutes after 8:00AM. The final picture is right before I drove home, at 8:30AM. There you have it - all the fun of a Cars & Coffee, compressed into 45 minutes!
--Bob Collum