aex

Wow ! What a surprise !
Hi Leslie , how are you ?
After a few boats , a wife ( Dana , whom I dated back then ) and two little girls ( ten and six ) I am also well . I've gained a few ounces but the hair still wears me !
Thanks for always taking care of us , I miss those carefree days and am thankful for having had those experiences .
I'll call your office Monday to say hello .
Jimmy

Phil M

Hi Rob - Yes he was - I was always entertained !

Thought you were out west- are you in Ocean Township ?

PHIL

smokeybandit

Hi Phil - Yes, I'm living in Ocean, and working in Wall. Right on Wyckoff across from the WaWa. I was in L.A. and AZ for a while. Now, instead of racing, I spend all of my time running to my older sons hockey games. It has to be the second most expensive sport after racing. I got to go to the race last weekend.

How's everything with you? And Peter?

StephenA

Hey John.
Yeah it's me! Doing well, thanks. Can't believe that was 8 years ago already! For the amount of time that i've had the boat, progress is not that impressive. Lots of other stuff going on, always.
Thanks for your number and I will call you to catch up a little. Then you can have my current phone number, i'll make sure I pay that bill.
I remember seeing the Bustin Out boat in a magazine after you told me about it. Think it was Hot Boat. In fact, was looking for the picture and writeup a short time ago but could never find it. Cool Boat.

BUGSY

Stephen,
I Spoke To Joe Calabro Over The Weekend, He Wants You To Call Him, Were Both Not Computer Savvy.
And Yes, The Boat Was Originally American Express.
He's Got Loads Of Pictures, Information, Stories

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StephenA

Bugsy,
Thanks a lot for getting Joes' number. I appreciate your help along with everyone else's. I will call Joe this week so he can fill me in on the boats' history as Finish Line.

BUGSY

He's Very Excited About Your Restoration Project

aex

No kidding , Joe's boat was also American Express ? I never knew that , earlier in this forum some thought it was American Spirit .
There were several American Express cats around , mine originally belonged to Stuart Hayim and was E-27 . It's an 86 hull , I bought it in 1988 .
Here are pictures of my American Express , the trailer shot was taken in Key West on Joe's trailer . He was so generous and let us use it for the trip south when my trailer axles went bad just before the race .
I ran D class in 88 , 89 & 90 , Joe Calabro & Joe Gartiser ran the Finishline in C class around the same time . They are great guys , we had a good time . I'm glad you posted his # I'd like to say hello after too many years .
Check out these shots . My boat is currently undergoing an extensive refurb .

SAVE THE CHRIS CATS !

BUGSY

I Think The Boat Was American Express, Then American Spirit, Then Finish Line.

aex

I called Joe this morning , haven't talked to him in many years . He's great .
We talked about my Chris , his Chris , the good times we had and are also having .
Who knows you may see us run together at Point Pleasant .