Well my post appeared below all of yours so I'm hoping my quest of getting properly registered here is finally over!

First a quick self-introduction: I just purchased a 2005 Yellow Crossfire Roadster Limited, 6-speed manual, all black interior, build# 51471, with only 6K on the clock. This car is mint and I feel very fortunate to find such a fine automobile. I took the car for a ten day test drive, and just fell in love with it. Even my wife, Lorna, likes it. She really didn't like the Corvette I traded in. I'm also excited to once again have a convertible in the family. I have my Massachusetts vanity tag "NORTH" on the car, hence my screen name of Xfirenorth.

Back to the subject at hand, the hookup in Newport. Yes, I would like to participate. I read some where you are planning on meeting in the Jamestown Commuter Lot which I believe is on the west side of the Newport Bridge. I further recall someone stating it would be tough for the people coming from the Cape etc, because of the $2 toll just to meet up and then come back across into Newport. Have you given any thought to meeting at Newport Grand? They have a huge parking lot and there's no charge for parking. As a matter of fact when you come across the bridge (west to east) you have two exit choices, Downtown Newport or Rte 138. You bear left to go to Rte 138 and the road ends at a stop light. If you go straight, you pull right into the Newport Grand parking lot. If you go left you are on rte 138 east towards Tiverton or you can go right and work your way into downtown Newport.

For those of you unfamiliar with Newport Grand, it's the old Jai Lai and the place is now filled with slot machines. They have a great restaurant at reasonable prices, and it's one of the only places you can park for free in that area.

No matter what you decide I will do my best to participate. Now that I'm finally on this board I can interact a little more. I'm definitely not shy as you probably already figured out.

Bob M.
XFirenorth