PRIORITY BOX EXCHANGE - Show Your Stuff!

[geordi]

Nothing has shown up in my neck of the woods yet. Serves me right I suppose...!

You were spotted in Cali… of course nothing arrived. You gotta be home. Merry Christmas Ahab!

And thanks again Dave for putting this together.

Maybe we should have 28ERS (e28 Elf Referral Service). Kick it off on Thanksgiving Day. Like PBE, the participating forum member contacts the Missus or the SO of the "to be gifted" forum member. Make a few recommendations of gifts the spouse or SO has been wanting. Receive what you really need under the tree… or doghouse.
"Hello Mrs./Mr. XXXXX my name is Dave and I'm a BMW elf helping Santa with his gift giving this holiday. I hear that Charlie could use a 3/8 Wera Zykop ratchet. It is available on Amazon with Prime delivery." Feel free to reply if you require additional assistance. Happy Holidays!

[tig]

My wife would say "tell your creepy car nuts to stop calling me or I'm calling the police."

[LandCruzer94]

Dave, I'm so glad you've been able to keep this tradition alive.

[ahab]

Nothing has shown up in my neck of the woods yet. Serves me right I suppose...!

You were spotted in Cali… of course nothing arrived. You gotta be home. Merry Christmas Ahab!

That and Dave and I revisited the fact that I typo'd my own address last year, actually I think it was two years ago... Fear not George, I got the last two boxes and I'll get this one too. I'll just have to wait until the owner of the address I've used for the past few years returns from the west coast herself...

And yes, a huge thanks to Dave and all the participants for keeping this going each year.

[CharleyDog]

As Dave mentioned, I got one box and squirreled it away to reduce the chance of its contents further deflecting my kids' already-questionable moral compasses.

Box #2 I opened thinking it was just another incoming Christmas present or business-related shipment. Dave and I chatted. Then box #3 showed up and we chatted some more. I PM'd both intendex recipients to let them know what happened.

So, I've gone to the USPS and picked up some more boxes. I could probably just forward the two boxes along to their intended recipients, but I'd like to add a little something extra to both. Downside: I've got family visiting, the boxes are in two different locations, and I live out in the boonies. I'll make it happen, though, but they obviously won't make it until after Xmas.

Keep calm and merry on!

[Karl Grau]

I opened mine early because I didn’t get to be the Donald Trump of Mye28 by following the rules!
Actually, it's because I'm hitting the road straight from work today and I don't want to wait until Boxing Day fer Christ's sake! Get it? It's Christmas...Christ's sake? Not trying to offend but I’m pretty sure Jesus would think it was funny.

My box was from 'mjs' in Boston. It was heavy and quite a challenge to open as it had a lot of uncured expandable foam stuff inside. It was worth the extra work though because it contained BEER. I can't believe all six bottles made it intact.
I love trying new brews and what's great about these, is that not only haven't I tried them, I've never heard of them.




In the rest of the box from left to right:

A carrying case for microbrew bottles with a side pocket full of coasters (because after all, we're not savages are we?).
A book by Mindy Kaling. I'm going to have to Google this book but even not knowing anything about it, I WILL say it spoke to me. I think it said "re-gift".
An abs & arms workout guide so he's obviously seen pictures of me...
Cassettes by Fleetwood Mac, The Pogues and Talking Heads.
Boston Weather Guide
Some kind of BMW temp sensor (i'll have to run the part #)
A pack of Orbit gum for that just brushed clean feeling
A fridge magnet
Two packs of hex head screws stainless or maybe titanium
A nice card

[RoyW]

Just opened my box from Ray in Phoenix this evening... lots of cool goodies and a detailer's delight!! Thanks Ray and Merry Christmas!!

Contents as follows:

- 3 small terrycloth towels
- bag of pecans
- Craftsman 10-piece Socket Wrench Set (new) ... love it, and will put in one of the cars to supplement the BMW trunk tool kit
- 2 e28 inside door pulls
- Mix of Maguires packs, e.g., wash & wax; carnuba premium wax; tire gel
- Other packs, e.g., Lexol leather care wipe; Invisible Glass wipes
- P21s Carnuba wax (small jar)
- BMW e28 lug nut wrenches (2)
- tool kit pliers
- 2 Roundels (excellent condition)
- Misc. badges, e.g., Volvo of Princeton, Volvo of Bridgewater, Porsche, Maserati, MB 450 SEL
- Assorted magazines, e.g., Rolling Stone (12/15), Autoweek (4/15, 10/15), Road & Track (6/15), duPont Registry (1/16), Exotic Car Buyers Guide (2016)

So, I'm off to do a little reading and perhaps crack a few nuts (pecans), while awaiting Santa. I wonder if there are any 80's BMWs in that Exotic Car Buyer's Guide... could be looking for an M1??

Thanks again Ray... most will be put to good use and the rest will be displayed on the Bahn wall.

-RoyW

[Karl Grau]

Thanks for opening a your box Roy. I'm stuck at work until 4:00 and I'm bored out of my mind. Now would one of you goody-two-shoes open a box already?
You guys are probably the kids that reminded the teacher right before the bell rang on Friday, that she forgot to assign homework.

[travisj]

Mine is out.The chick at the counter said it'll probably be there monday. I probably believe her.

You probably shouldn't believe anyone at the post office. The box just showed up today.

[geordi]

Thanks for opening a your box Roy. I'm stuck at work until 4:00 and I'm bored out of my mind. Now would one of you goody-two-shoes open a box already?
You guys are probably the kids that reminded the teacher right before the bell rang on Friday, that she forgot to assign homework.

You guys in Cali are all about feelings… I'll open mine in 1 & 28 mins so you won't feel so criminal on the Eve. Story at 1000.

[jhall]

I opened my box tonight during xmas with my in laws. I took it in the other room away from the youngins as you never know with this crowd...

Thanks RMP and Merry Christmas everyone!

Contents:

4 microfiber towels
2 tool kit tools including one with a red handle!
2 black exhaust tips
Shift boot
2013 e28 calendar
BMW buyers guide

[tig]

I couldn't stand it anymore so I opened my box Christmas eve.



PhillyM5, you NAILED it. Thank you so much.

- Bottle of Laphroaig 10 single malt scotch. I can only assume you've seen me post my love for Laphroaig before!
- 2014 e28 calendar. One can never have enough of these.
- 1981-1987 BMW 5 Series book
- 1988-1995 BMw 5 Series book
- April 1995 BMW Car magazine
- bottle of Griots patented M3 air box cleaner, in aerosol
- bottle of Lexol Leather Conditioner
- micofiber sponge
- set of 2 microfiber towels

I'm cuddled up in bed reading the M5 article in the BMW Car mag...happy as can be.

Merry Christmas to all!

[travisj]

Opened last night, but took me this long to figure out how to post photos on the interwebs.

Great selection from roadtrippin' Hunter.

Vietnam chopper model
CO2 cartridge, just need a cracker and some ballons
flask
beer opener
spray on wax
party time paratroopers
valve lapper tool
speakers
nice continental tire hat. fitting, now that I actually own a set. And suprising a bit for Hunter to give up one of his hats
blood gel clings
multimeter
control arm bushing
usb 19 in one card reader
super size Kozak auto dry wash
Spaten mini-mug
Jegs stickers
finger lights, never knew there was such a device, I usually just enter by feel
bag of hardware
Prothane control arm bushing for MR2 85-89, I have always wanted one of these MR2s
LED flashlight
RAM 23 Real Strobe Light 3V the brightest! -from what I googled is for RC application


Thanks Buddy! Safe travels and happy Friday!

[Duke]

This is just about a complete regift of the box I sent out last year.

[Pavel]

Opened up mine last night in an old tradition, where in Bulgaria we always did gifts on the 24th eve.

Posting now though! Who is the GA-fellow owner that sent me this amazing box, as I didn't recognize the name?



- 1 Box Cutter
- 3 Pittsburgh speed wrenches
- 1 Hammer bottle opener (COOOL)
- Multiple Exhaust studs - didn't fit the S38 but I will find a use for those.
- 1 Coolant hose
- 1 GA license plate
- German first aid kit - going straight to the E28, you never know.
- CUMMINS stickers - bad ass, I wish they would fit on my hard hat
- Bimmer magazine from 2006 that has a detailed buyers guide on E12 and E28s. Back when E60 M5 was a new car!
- 2 cam caps
- 5 or 6 Hand warmers (i got a lot of those this year)
- Multiple boxes of splice connectors - i really like this product.
- 1 Colorado Avalanche hockey puck
- 1 PEZ santa

License plate in use already!



Merry Christmas all!

David, thank you for making this happen again!

[travisj]

This is just about a complete regift of the box I sent out last year.

I think I can put some of it to use.

[cwomike]

Thank you Pavel, Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the:
Emergency Go Bag including goggles, breathing mask, hand crank flashlight, water bottle, latex gloves, emer blanket, and a whistle.
BMW M-sport cigar cutter
Top Gear mag (UK edition)
Sour patch bites
Hawaii luggage tag
PINK sunglasses
Salt and pepper shakers
1- ratchet strap
Tape measure
Garagistic sticker

[cwomike]

[Nanajoth]

Opened up mine last night in an old tradition, where in Bulgaria we always did gifts on the 24th eve.

Posting now though! Who is the GA-fellow owner that sent me this amazing box, as I didn't recognize the name?



- 1 Box Cutter
- 3 Pittsburgh speed wrenches
- 1 Hammer bottle opener (COOOL)
- Multiple Exhaust studs - didn't fit the S38 but I will find a use for those.
- 1 Coolant hose
- 1 GA license plate
- German first aid kit - going straight to the E28, you never know.
- CUMMINS stickers - bad ass, I wish they would fit on my hard hat
- Bimmer magazine from 2006 that has a detailed buyers guide on E12 and E28s. Back when E60 M5 was a new car!
- 2 cam caps
- 5 or 6 Hand warmers (i got a lot of those this year)
- Multiple boxes of splice connectors - i really like this product.
- 1 Colorado Avalanche hockey puck
- 1 PEZ santa

License plate in use already!



Merry Christmas all!

David, thank you for making this happen again!

That was me, glad you liked it!

[PhillyM5]

Here is a pic of my gift box I received from RoyW. Box was full of goodies!

[south26]

I opened the box and was nicely surprised how much was fit into the box.

1. dental Floss
2. Shoe polish
3. Magazine: Auto Week
4. Can of Diced Tomatoes
5. Big Shot Glass 2 with 2 beer cozies
6. Flag from NC
7. Groove Tie shirt
8. 10 dollar bill
9. Jar of carpet cleaner
10. Bottle of Bubbles
11. Reindeer
12. A great NO pen that I am going to use on my students
13. Flash Light
14. Lock with key
15. Lotion (great stuff Grandma's)
16. knife thing
17. Fishing lure
18. Gum
19. Rocks
20. Shells (my daughter loved these)
21. Straw Spoon
22. Rubber under the AC box
23. Rubber piece for ....
24. Crystalized Ginger (not bad, bit strong.)
25. Golf ball
26. Letters B AA and S
27. Large white Chalk
28. Farside book Bride of the Far Side
29. CDs Blue Grazer and Ben Folds Live

[wkohler]

I received my box from Rich in Tupelo.

Untitled by Christopher Kohler, on Flickr

Here's what was inside:

-Revell BMW Z8 model
-2005 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
-11/03 Total BMW Magazine
-Haynes 3 and 5 series repair manual
-Febreeze for the car
-Ring of upholstery fabric swatches
-4 4x100 bottlecaps center caps
-M-tech seat badge for front seat
-Nashville Predators t-shirt
-LED tactical flashlight

Thanks Rich!

[Karl Grau]

This is just about a complete regift of the box I sent out last year.

You're a classy guy!

I opened the box and was nicely surprised how much was fit into the box

Who was the sender? Someone from down under?

-Haynes 3 and 5 series repair manual

How much would you sell the Haynes manual for? I have both a 3 and 5 series and it would be great to have all the repair info for both cars consolidated in one book.

[south26]

I opened the box and was nicely surprised how much was fit into the box. I do not know the name of the person who sent it, but thanks.

1. dental Floss
2. Shoe polish
3. Magazine: Auto Week
4. Can of Diced Tomatoes
5. Big Shot Glass 2 with 2 beer cozies
6. Flag from NC
7. Groove Tie shirt
8. 10 dollar bill
9. Jar of carpet cleaner
10. Bottle of Bubbles
11. Reindeer
12. A great NO pen that I am going to use on my students
13. Flash Light
14. Lock with key
15. Lotion (great stuff Grandma's)
16. knife thing
17. Fishing lure
18. Gum
19. Rocks
20. Shells (my daughter loved these)
21. Straw Spoon
22. Rubber under the AC box
23. Rubber piece for ....
24. Crystalized Ginger (not bad, bit strong.)
25. Golf ball
26. Letters B AA and S
27. Large white Chalk
28. Farside book Bride of the Far Side
29. CDs Blue Grazer and Ben Folds Live

[oldskool]

Yours truly sent that box to South26. I spent a good bit of time looking for my ginger candy and small knife last night! Hahaha. Also, that flag is home made New Zealand. Good times Fer shure