PRIORITY BOX EXCHANGE -- 2ND ANNUAL SANTA EDITION

[tsmall07]

Here is the contents from my box:

Vintage AZ license plate - awsome
Bag of rubber bands, which will likely become a rubber band ball
Hemorrhoid ointment - How did you know?!? This is new, I think... I hope...
2 airplane bottles of JD -
Stool softener
SeaFoam
Large File, new
Slim Jim (beef stick) - love those
HD paint stirring stick - funny because our local HDs have all been out of these for weeks
Condoms, Magnum of course
misc pens
Tabasco tie
Test light
Sweet keychain multi-tool
Personal lubricating gel
LED headlamp
Set of cloisonné roundels!!!1 - I think there are 4 for the wheels and 1 for the steering wheel. Very cool!
LED utility light
Baby making mix CD - "Play in order 1-12, Baby in 9 months LOL" This is contradictory with the condoms listed above
Set of work gloves
Last, but not least, a portrait of the man himself!















Thanks, Tim!

[wkohler]

Saw the plate and knew it was MacNeil's bocks. Haha.

Those plates are actually a piece of copper. Not just plated, but actual copper. I'm afraid that once they get to the end of this series, they're going to go away. The plate I got for the 528i started with a V, so I think we're getting there. When the state mails you a regular plate, it's a bit under $2. When they send that one, it's $6.50 (you do get two).

[PhillyM5]

Opened my box today and I pleased. My son really loved the respect your elders sticker. The 2013 E28 calendar is missing from the picture but it was a delight to add to my collection of calendars. I now have some really good idea's for next year's priority box exchange.
Much love and respect to 1st 5er

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[Devinder]

I went straight for the road and track at the bottom and started reading it. My wife was looking through the rest of the box and asked how I could tell it wasn't the same stuff I sent out?

Thanks Andrew -- most of the parts will go to good use locally. The VDO senders are very timely since I need to fix the gauges in the Lemons car.

[davintosh]

-beer bottle caps (used) that read " '88"on the outside and "Bravely Done" on the inside.

From one of my favorite beverages; Obsidian Stout. Sorry; the bottles didn't (hic) make the cut.

-BMW M5 t-shirt, size M

And sorry about the shirt size; that was one I bought for my youngest son back when he fit into it. He grew like a weed last year and now is 6'1" and outweighs me. But just a couple of weeks ago he was ready to head for school with that on. We had to send him back to his room for a shirt that fit, then my wife put it in the thrift store bag, and I rescued it. Thought you'd appreciate it more, even if it doesn't fit.

-bottle of Carolus 11% alcohol content liquor (should be enough to start me on the way where I need to be)

That's my absolute favorite beer, Cuvée Van De Keizer Blauw from Brouwerij Het Anker. A Belgian strong dark ale. Excellent stuff. Hope you enjoy it; sorry I couldn't send more, but the rest of the four-pack just disappeared.

Nicely done, David! Thank you! I can tell you put some thought into this package, and I very much appreciate the goods and the fun you have shared with / spearheaded for all of us.

My pleasure. Still waiting on pins & needles with the missing packages. Having had such a good track record the last couple of years makes this especially disappointing.

I opened mine from lv600 this morning, but we had to rush off to the in-laws' house soon after so I didn't have time to inventory or photograph the contents. Will do that later tonight. Pretty impressive package though; thanks Jon!

[tsmall07]

-BMW M5 t-shirt, size M

And sorry about the shirt size; that was one I bought for my youngest son back when he fit into it. He grew like a weed last year and now is 6'1" and outweighs me. But just a couple of weeks ago he was ready to head for school with that on. We had to send him back to his room for a shirt that fit, then my wife put it in the thrift store bag, and I rescued it. Thought you'd appreciate it more, even if it doesn't fit.

It might fit.

[lv600]

Saw the plate and knew it was MacNeil's bocks. Haha.

Those plates are actually a piece of copper. Not just plated, but actual copper. I'm afraid that once they get to the end of this series, they're going to go away. The plate I got for the 528i started with a V, so I think we're getting there. When the state mails you a regular plate, it's a bit under $2. When they send that one, it's $6.50 (you do get two).

Who do you need to know/bribe to get one of those? This is next on my list. I have old plates from CA and NV, so one of these will complete the tri-state area! Lol!

[1st 5er]

Opened my box today and I pleased. My son really loved the respect your elders sticker. The 2013 E28 calendar is missing from the picture but it was a delight to add to my collection of calendars. I now have some really good idea's for next year's priority box exchange.
Much love and respect to 1st 5er

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My rookie year.
Tried to keep it clean and useful.

Guess my naughtiness has caught up with me.

[mooseheadm5]

Set of cloisonné roundels!!!1 - I think there are 4 for the wheels and 1 for the steering wheel. Very cool!

Super cool. Hit me up for mounting tips. You don't want these going astray!

[oldskool]

A dentist office tube of toothpaste
A dentist office refrig magnet with calendar (2014)
A grey T-shirt with a Speedo logo/painting on it.
A very cool Summit Racing cap
A (genuine) Jimmie Johnson"official fan" ID card hanging on a toyo tires lanyard

A talking monkey keyring with a GMC truck key on it.
Two Stihl mini screwdrivers
A baggie with some mexican candies in side and a decent looking mexican cigar

A champagne cork
A big scallop shell complete with organic material AND sand (surprisingly doesn't smell bad)

Two intact sand dollars and one that didn't survive the journey
A large caliber shell casing recovered from a lot of years in the outdoors/sand.

An all-plastic badminton birdie
A "rocket-man" pen
A CRUSHED beer can
A babies binky/pacifier (hope I get no use out of this)
A Bimbo (bakeries?) DC United fabric key fob
A golf ball and a pitch-mark repair tool
A (hopefully unused) CVS pharmacy disposable syringe
A "wooden nickel" chip redeemable for a Dairy Queen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

A 1/2 inch setscrew collet (very timely, I need one of these)
A beer coozy from some random wedding
A golden lapel pin from a Baptist church in Sioux Falls
A really nice little skeleton handle pocket knife
5 magazines of various ilk
3 large size bottle rockets/fireworks (which we WILL shoot tonight)

A tazer looking device. Not sure exactly, but after I fix the broken battery wires and try it on the neighbor...

A DVD looking disc from RollsRoyce all about the Ghost
A home-burned CD which just says "bob" on it. (scared)

A BIG BLACK LUMP OF COAL. ACTUAL COAL. Could prolly heat the house for 6 hours on that thing. Big.

A narrow ring of copper pipe with "sipes" cut in it all the way around. Looks like a crown of thorns.

A BMW center logo for a mtech I steering wheel
A screwdriver/bottle opener thingy
A little purple bottle of bubbles
A square block of wood, very dense, maybe teak or similar
A unknown blue plug with o-ring for some sort of vessel
A "NO" button (says no in a variety of ways) WITH battery. I def need this for my kids various requests.

A new, unused handle/throttle/kill switch for a weedwhacker or similar machine

An unknown black plastic "spike" sort of thing with a nipple on the side. I suspect a small sprinkler device or spray nozzle of some variety, but I really don't know.

And the crown jewel...a new, unopened, unused Heinz mayonnaise packet. Perhaps from ChickFilA (one of my favorites.

Glad you liked it all. The Mayo is fresh so don't throw it out.
Be sure to point those hell-fire missles at a friend's house and then run inside. It will be a spectacular light and noise show bouncing around all their patio furniture. They will be impressed. Oh yeah, that copper ring with the sharp raised edges is called a "fighting ring". It is for show and go. Enjoy!

[PhillyM5]

Opened my box today and I pleased. My son really loved the respect your elders sticker. The 2013 E28 calendar is missing from the picture but it was a delight to add to my collection of calendars. I now have some really good idea's for next year's priority box exchange.
Much love and respect to 1st 5er

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My rookie year.
Tried to keep it clean and useful.

Guess my naughtiness has caught up with me.

Very clean and useful. You gave me some great idea's for next year. Looking forward to doing it again.

[tsmall07]

Set of cloisonné roundels!!!1 - I think there are 4 for the wheels and 1 for the steering wheel. Very cool!

Super cool. Hit me up for mounting tips. You don't want these going astray!

Definitely was planning to. Thanks!

[TSMacNeil]

Set of cloisonné roundels!!!1 - I think there are 4 for the wheels and 1 for the steering wheel. Very cool!

Super cool. Hit me up for mounting tips. You don't want these going astray!

Definitely was planning to. Thanks!

Glad you guys approve...It's a really nice ( NIB) set I bought a few years ago during the group buy. Never installed them, but refused to sell them with the 533 I sold last year. I think a Beamter home is appropriate.
As for the condoms, if they are too small I can return them.

*This is a great tradition that I really enjoy.

[tsmall07]

As for the condoms, if they are too small I can return them.

That's ok, I've never used them.

[TSMacNeil]

As for the condoms, if they are too small I can return them.

That's ok, I've never used them.

[pldlnr]

Here are the contents of the box I received from mab1957:

1. Moosehead Cap with a Vintage Pin attached
2. Moosehead XL T-shirt
3. Moosehead LED work light
4. Moosehead Screwdriver with assorted bits ( I love the fact that the bits are small)
5.Moosehead sticker
6. Moosehead Multi Tool
7. CCA Beer Cozy
8. Washington Nationals Ball Cap
9.Shop Towels
10.Set of Test Leads
11. Livestrong Bracelet
12. Coors Light Flash Drive
13. Floating Fly case
14. Orvis Floatant with Vest attachment
15. Magnetic Parts Trays
16. Hose Clamp 11531717091
17. M Spaten Key chain
18. Capital One Sticky Notes
19. 5 feathers (appear to be Hawk)
10. Assorted Magazines

This was a great gift box and I am very appreciative. I will definitely be participating next year.

Thanks!

[Mike in Seattle]

Here is what I got from Cactus.

Kenwood deck & wire harness
Repco Metal Master brake pads
Korman license plate frame
BMW CCA lunch cooler
BMW CCA/Spaten beer mug
Spaten beer Oktoberfest 101 mini CD
2 rolls of LifeSavers
Beer Koozy
Book of Secrets
BMW Sunglasses case
4 BMW Wheel Caps
3 key rings (2 of them are bottle openers! )
2 BMW tail light bulb holders
VIR Sticker
Jegs Sticker
The Hire DVD
2 small wires w/ spade connectors
4 new Bosch Silber WR9LS plugs
BMW overhead check panel

Thank you Cactus! Lots of great items. Can't wait to watch "The Hire".

Funny thing though. The Repco brake pads I sent to Cactus 2 years ago in an Exchange box. Maybe the Kenwood deck too. I can't quite remember what model deck I sent, but I know I sent a car deck out in a PBE a few years ago.

[mooseheadm5]

I hope the shirt fits, Paul. Matt had me stalk you to find out your size.

[LandCruzer94]

Got my box and opened it up yesterday:

Used work gloves(should come in handy, I don't have a pair and I'm sure these have history)

Zip ties(to replace the ones I sent out to moosehead lol)

Two very cool garage signs! I'm in the process of building my garage up, so these will be wonderful!

Broken beanie? I'll turn it into a neck warmer lol

Microfiber spa towel, excellent you can never have too many

Bmw bumper insert! VERY COOL, I've been on the fence about doing it and this might just convince me to try it out

Thanks so much!

[davintosh]

A "wooden nickel" chip redeemable for a Dairy Queen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

I'm really hurt, oldskool; I was holding out hope you'd show up at my door someday and we'd stroll on over to the DQ to redeem that token & enjoy a cold one. My dreams are shattered. I guess my offer goes to Andrew instead. I hope you're happy.






Here's what I got from lv600, aka Jon:



• A pile of car magazines,
• a CEMB nylon bag (very nice for holding all the loot),
• a Spray Sock balaclava-type thing,
• Slinky Jr.,
• Silly Straw,
• two Merciless Mings oval stickers and two Merciless Mings key fobs. No idea who this Mings is or why he's so merciless.
• an "I Bleed Purple" coozie,
• a Lexus key fob in a gift box,
• a cloud-rider.com heavy-duty bottle opener that will become one of my faves,
• A trial pack of Grease Bully Black Nitrile Gloves,
• a Red Kap bottle opener,
• a sample roll of ScotchGard Door Edge Guard Film,
• a Perryton Community Development Jelly Sticky Pad for keeping a phone in place on the dash,
• a Cen-Tech 7-function DVM along with a personal note from Jon about the importance of having one (since I already have one and my 20 year-old son doesn't, this one will be heading his way!),
• a combination bottle opener/pen knife/mini flashlight from the Craftsman Club; very heavy duty, and may compete with the cloud-rider.com opener That makes 3 bottle openers from Jon. Hmmmm...
• two mini flashlights,
• a Hankook Tires lanyard,
• a couple of rubber wristbands,
• a USB LED light on a flexible stalk,
• a cool Welcome to Las Vegas SEMA Data Co-op hat pin that flashes four little LEDs pretty obnoxiously when you turn it on,
• a bag with some fireworks (the bottle popper got pulled when we finished opening gifts this morning, which scared the crap out of my youngest )
• and a bar of Lava soap.

Many thanks, Jon. It's a box that might have easily come from my house!

[lv600]

• two Merciless Mings oval stickers and two Merciless Mings key fobs. No idea who this Mings is or why he's so merciless.

Merciless Mings is a good friend of mine in SoCal that works and restores Honda N600 cars. He's kinda angry and anti social, therefore merciless.

[Mab1957]

13. Floating Fly case
14. Orvis Floatant with Vest attachment

19. 5 feathers (appear to be Hawk)

This was a great gift box and I am very appreciative. I will definitely be participating next year.

Thanks!

You are welcome. What you have their are Eastern flies that we use for Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout. The Rapidan is the river where President Hoover's fish camp was. We still fish the whole range, and I was on the Rapidan last month for brookies (catch and release). The Ringneck Pheasant tail and Merriam Turkey wing feathers are from birds I killed in Nebraska. We use them for tying flies, so if you or a friend do that then part 'em out. The flies in the case include Mr. Rapidan dry, Mr. Rapidan nymph and pheasant tail nymph, rubber leg pheasant tail and deer hair black ants.


Also a Chuck Kraft Kreelex and Crayfish.

That large green/white floater is a 'Gurgler' and is great on bass.

When we Roll the Twisties I'm always torn because we're driving right along some of the best trout waters in the East but never have the time to stop and fish.

I hope the shirt fits, Paul. Matt had me stalk you to find out your size.

Thanks for the help and the gear from MHE!

I'm glad you enjoyed the PBE this year, Paul.

[mkoepp]

My Box contained the following:



1972 Motor Trend
1974 BMW Service Manual
Gear Wrench Set
Sunglasses
Air Pressure gauge
Loctite
Slang flash cards (now I can be hip)
BMW key chain
Amber reflector
Shower can cooler
1986 owners manual booklet
Pocket watch (it right on time twice a day )
Sway bar end links
Door handle
Chip for one free beer
Cool looking Ducati part
Cigar and cutter
Best of all Scotch sampler

Cool box!
I pretended I was Denny Crane last night.

Thanks Slack

[ahab]

After a bit of a scare on Monday afternoon when I found out that the Mail'N'More office ISN'T open on the 24th, I got my box just before they closed. Courtesy of TravisJ, another successful year. I left the pic in high res so you can zoom in a bit for closer inspection. In no particular order...



An inflatable Sinclair Fuel dinosaur, a Milwaukee's Best T, a sleeve of Calloways with ball mark repair tool, a 15 DVD box set of some classic Blaxploitation films from the 70s and 80s (worth the zoom), a BMW keychain, a pair of E28 head/fog light switches, MyE28.com stickers (inside and out!), various CDs, duct tape and non-slip grip pads, magic eraser, ass't candy, iPhone car charger, zip ties and stickers, some ragin music-related trading cards, a Copper Mtn zipper pull, a coupla wipes, some Arby's signature BBQ sauce, a nerf-ish soccer ball and a light up spider necklace.

Thanks Bro.

[travisj]

ahab,
I kinda felt short after seeing the box you sent.
Take a second look at the golf balls. There is a 4corners meet logo on them.

Hopefully I have a box waiting on my door step when I get home. I was still empty handed as of Christmas Day.