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NOR CAL Bay Area Get Together. BBQ, Drinks, Mini W/F. 5-16

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 4:02 AM
by Manny D.
Hey guys, I'm looking to have a gathering in celebration of my acception to the BMW S.T.E.P. program. It is a HUGE accomplishment for me considering less than 1% of Wyotech graduates get this chance, So I figure now is as good a time as any to have a gathering & chat over some BBQ & Beers, as well as do a little wrenching, maybe even driving.. There is PLENTY of parking, & a few spaces for wrenching if needed.

In for sure:
Balticblau aka James..
Jbort..
Jay3..
Dave C.
Russ C.
Rylee aka Ryan..
CaliforniaDreamin aka Bill..
Thesixerkid aka George..

Post a reply if you are in for sure.. & PM me for the address & number..

Maybe:
Bob is SJ?
BoardSportsRule aka andy?
Craig in davis?
Devinder?
Eric Q?
Bimmerguy2002 aka Matt?
Mike C.?
Mike W.?
Mark W.?
Norcale28?
Duggi?

EVERYONE IS WELCOME, as long as you own & drive a E28, E24, or 2002..

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 9:10 AM
by JBort
Do you have a date in mind?

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 9:20 AM
by bwardlow
Congratulations on your acceptance and good luck. I am jealous!

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 10:09 AM
by Mike W.
I'm a definite maybe, but when?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME, as long as you own & drive a E28, E24, or 2002..
Does that mean I can't bring the E12? ;)

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 5:35 PM
by Manny D.
JBort wrote:Do you have a date in mind?
No date yet.. I was thinking we could set a date as a group that would work out best to allow the most people to show up..

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 5:37 PM
by Manny D.
Mike W. wrote:I'm a definite maybe, but when?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME, as long as you own & drive a E28, E24, or 2002..
Does that mean I can't bring the E12? ;)
Sure, although the E28 is prefered since I hav't seen yours yet..

Haha hey Jbort, how about bringing that highly modified 535 if you show?

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 5:39 PM
by ElGuappo
Which highly modified 535 of his? You have to be more specific....

And whast with leaving the Jay3 off the list? The Jay3 feels slighted.... :roll:

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 5:43 PM
by Manny D.
bwardlow wrote:Congratulations on your acceptance and good luck. I am jealous!
Thanks.. It was hard getting in & its going to be even harder to learn everything BMW in 6-7 months & coming out a BMW master tech.. The stack of books is as tall as me.. :shock:

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 5:54 PM
by Manny D.
ElGuappo wrote:Which highly modified 535 of his? You have to be more specific....

And whast with leaving the Jay3 off the list? The Jay3 feels slighted.... :roll:
Something turbo..

I was just going to add you to the list & thought I had edited it with your name.. I was trying to remember all the names but some slipped by, So I threw in the Everyone is welcome thing.. You are more than welcome, beers wouldnt be the same without jay3 :lol:

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 7:29 PM
by russc
Id like to attend? Pick a weekend.

RussC

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 7:32 PM
by ChefShawn
just throwing this out there, how about first or second weekened in May

~S

Posted: Apr 20, 2009 7:52 PM
by Manny D.
russc wrote:Id like to attend? Pick a weekend.

RussC
Cool, you are welcome..

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 12:31 AM
by Bob in San Jose
The first weekend in May is Bimmerfest, so that's no good.
So how's the second or third weekend?
Although that is getting close to 5erfest so all us Norcal guys need time to get ready for the trip, right!

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 12:34 AM
by ElGuappo
Hey, thats a good one Bob! :rofl: :evil:

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 12:43 AM
by Bob in San Jose
Yea, so who's going to Bimmerfest or 5erfest?
Jay, I have the rear koni's off. If you want them I'll bring them to the meet.
Bob :lol:

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 12:45 AM
by boardsportsrule
may be in alameda in mid may, i'd love to come by and say hi....a bit young, and my cars needs some loving($$$$$$), but still, it'd be fun to see something to aspire to..give us a date and lets make it happen.

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 1:32 AM
by Kenny Blankenship
I likely will be in the Bay Area May 15-17 meeting with some TDI owners. So if you have it on the 16th, I might make it....

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 1:59 AM
by George
If you do it on the 16th I can bring my e24 turbo.


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 9:05 AM
by JBort
thesixerkid wrote:If you do it on the 16th I can bring my e24 turbo.
X2 (minus the turbo! And the e24).

:roll:

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 5:13 PM
by ElGuappo
When did you buy a shark Jay?

Posted: Apr 21, 2009 11:32 PM
by Manny D.
thesixerkid wrote:If you do it on the 16th I can bring my e24 turbo.


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Sweet, I would like to see another sixer show up..

So how does the 16th look for everyone else?

Posted: Apr 22, 2009 2:50 PM
by russc
5/16 is good.

RussC

Posted: Apr 22, 2009 3:02 PM
by George
So where is this shindig taking place? I fly into Oakland at noon on the 16th so hopefully its in the afternoon.

Posted: Apr 22, 2009 5:32 PM
by Manny D.
thesixerkid wrote:So where is this shindig taking place? I fly into Oakland at noon on the 16th so hopefully its in the afternoon.
At my house in castro valley, about 10-15 min from oakland.. Pm for the address

Posted: Apr 22, 2009 5:37 PM
by Manny D.
boardsportsrule wrote:may be in alameda in mid may, i'd love to come by and say hi....a bit young, and my cars needs some loving($$$$$$), but still, it'd be fun to see something to aspire to..give us a date and lets make it happen.
:lol: I am younger as well & my cars also need some loving $$$/attentionso we are in the same boat.. Hope to see you drop by..

Posted: Apr 22, 2009 8:45 PM
by wickahead
Well, 5/16 is '02 swap meet

...and 5/2 is BimmerFest.

But since no-one else has complained about 5/16, maybe that date works.

My schedule is always tough with the missus and little one. But I did get a hall-pass to BimmerFest, so it may be a tough sell for me in May.

//Mark

5/16

Posted: Apr 23, 2009 1:45 AM
by rylee
Manny - I'm in... I got some parts to swap/sell/trade, maybe other can bring their extra stuff too....I need a few things.....I'll bring Filet Mignons, and maybe some shrimps -for the Barbie!
:D

Re: 5/16

Posted: Apr 23, 2009 3:01 AM
by Manny D.
rylee wrote:Manny - I'm in... I got some parts to swap/sell/trade, maybe other can bring their extra stuff too....I need a few things.....I'll bring Filet Mignons, and maybe some shrimps -for the Barbie!
:D
Cool.. I'll have a tri-tip, Probably some ribs & some burger.. Others are welcome to bring stuff as well.. Drinks? Snacks?

I'll have a big table out & I think I'll have enough chairs for everyone..

Posted: Apr 23, 2009 11:31 AM
by ElGuappo
I think I will be able to make it....

Dave, you in for what we talked about last night?

Posted: Apr 23, 2009 11:55 AM
by dcollin
I'm in.