Bring it on! Truth is 1) my F-Type will be on the road most of this winter and 2) I eat lobster probably once or twice a week, year-round. In other words, anyone wishing for an earlier "Lobster Run" before spring is sprung, I'm game!

 

It does sound tempting. By the time Jay gets done fine-tuning this thing, it will likely be epic.

 

Provided none of us goes to jail. That would be memorable. All of us going to jail? That would be epic.

Luckily my wife is a lawyer, albeit one specializing in employment law and adoptions. Further, the speed limit in Maine - at least on the highway; surely part of our intended route - is typically 70 mph and as long as you have someone riding shot-gun, that's 70 mph per person so we should all be OK.

Bottom line is it should prove to be lots of fun. A long day, but lots of fun! (And no jail time).

P.S. Two weekends ago I did exactly [all] the listed events for Saturday, with the sole exception being instead of dining at Union in Portland that night, I had the most incredible sushi/sashimi/Omakase dinner in Rockland at Suzuki: http://www.suzukisushi.com/page3/page3.html

 

Thanks for this Jay. I will do my best to attend. Sounds awesome!

 

Damn it Jay.... I'm on my way... I wonder if my boss willletme work remotely until I return... Say maybe in July.

 

I still need to finalize several of the items on the itinerary, but here is a bit more detailed rundown of what I envision (feel free to pass it along):













Arrive Friday May 6

· Check into The Press Hotel. http://www.thepresshotel.com/ (they provide valet parking – indoor – although we can park our own if we choose to).

· 4:00-5:00 PM: Meet for drinks in The Inkwell. http://www.thepresshotel.com/the-inkwell

· 5:00 PM: Prose reading by local writer –resident literary genius/friend – RobertGibbons. http://robertgibbons.net/Publications.html

· 6:00 PM: Short walk to dinner at Street andCo. http://www.streetandcompany.net/ (signature dishes include Scallopsin Pernod with Cream, Grilled Lobster on Linguini, Butter and Garlic, among others).

Saturday May7

· 7:00/7:15 AM: Meet in lobby of The Press Hotel for drive – approximately 30 minutes - to Topsham, Maine and Blueberries. http://www.facebook.com/blueberriesfood (Blueberry pancakes are the star here in my opinion – as is the owner and dear friend Drew Victory - although everything is fabulous and satisfying).

· 9:00 AM: depart Blueberries for parts north and Owls Head Transportation Museum. http://owlshead.org/ (docent-led tour of an amazing collection of automobiles, art, and historic aircraft).

· 12:00/1:00 PM: catered lunch delivered to Owls Head Transportation Museum from The Brass Compass Café. http://thebrasscompasscafe.com/ (Their Lobster Club bested Bobby Flay’s Throw Down).

· 2:00 PM: depart Owls Head for short drive to Rockland and The Farnsworth Museum. http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/ (docent-led tour of everything Wyeth; N.C., Andrew, and Jamie). Stunning!

· 4:30/5:00 PM: depart Farnsworth and head south back to The Press Hotel.

· 7:00/7:30 PM: dinner at the spectacular Union. http://www.thepresshotel.com/union Executive Chef, and good friend, Josh Berry is creative, inventive, and amazing and produces dishes which tantalize the senses and tickle the palette.

Sunday May 8

· 8:30 AM: Meet in lobby of the Press Hotel for drive to Jaguar Scarborough. http://www.jaguarme.com/

· 9:00 AM: Enjoy catered breakfast, at Jaguar Scarborough – which is normally closed on Sunday’s - from St. Joe’s Coffee. http://stjoesyork.com/scarborough/ (home of the Bennie – beignet to you).

· 10:00/10:30 AM: Depart for home and parts unknown.

 

Jay,
Outstanding!! Thank you for all your effort.

Lance

 

My pleasure and a no-brainer for me. I could do this in my sleep (if I ever slept). Just off the phone with The Press Hotel [re] how many rooms are needed. Considering this plan has only been germinating for less than 48 hours - and we already have 7 participants, with more in the wings (and that's even before inviting other Jaguar owners) - it could be great. it's definitely gonna be fun and I still have some loose ends to tie up. No matter, any or all of it is subject to a plan "B". And I always have a plan "B". (And "C" if necessary).

All I ask is keeping me in the loop [re] the number of commitments. I'll take care of the rest.

Thanks!
Jay

 

Should also be a no-brainer finding a nice coastal spot for a photo-op. I'll bring my camera gear with me.

 

this sounds awesome. bummer that I don't think I'll have my car by then.

 

Now THAT is a plan! Stunned and excited to partake in the revelry.

 

You should get your dealer to loan you one! Tell them JLR is about to get some priceless advertising!

 

When you open this to owners of XK8s, please add me to your list! Sounds like a GREAT time! (Read that last line in your best Tony the Jaguar voice).

 

already open to all c,d,e,f types, all XKs (including yours), all classic Jags, and really all Jags. Go ahead and indicate your interest on the doodle link.

 

Just bought a C-Type to bring along...
1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight | Monterey 2015 | RM Sotheby's

 

You have exquisite taste Dave!

 

Please don't stone me... Just two quick questions...

Is the first weekend of May a little early yet? When exactly is the "height" of Lobster season, and is there still a chance for a spring Snow in the first weekend of May?

 

Why would I stone you? And even if I did, don't you have XPEL?

Here's a link to some "facts" about lobster (although I should tell you that I just now spoke with my lobsterman buddy who said the average person wouldn't be able to tell the difference in taste or quality; even if soft-shell lobsters have different characteristics than hard-shell). No matter what, you shall have all the lobster you can eat - even if you and I catch our own on my buddy's boat; where ya gonna get an offer like that?! - and as far as the weather goes, the chance of snow in May is quite low...less than 5% is my guess, without checking.

The Lobster Season In Maine | Maine-ly Lobster

Some people, by the way, swear soft-shells are better tasting than hard-shells and just as many people think just the opposite is true. (Which means we might just have to have a second 2016 Fall Jaguar Lobster Run).

 

Damn, these miles on the F-Type are adding up quickly. At least I love Every one of them I accumulate!

Please only stone me from the front... my rear is unprotected...

 

My intention is to lead this [growing] group - 8 have already "signed" up (Lance?) - of merry men on a weekend to remember! In other words, I'll be in front. I will provide updates when I solidify a few more things, and even then I might have to call an audible at the line of scrimmage. In any event - this event - the "wheels" are in motion, literally and figuratively, fellow F-Typers...