The Official West Coast Caravan from the North thread

[RKT BMR]

Discuss plans, meet-ups, etc. here.

We had a great caravan last year, with a crowd starting in Seattle, picking up 'festers on the way through Oregon, meeting up with the Bay Bimmerz gang in two locations in the SF Bay Area, then blasting through to Santa Barbara.

Let's do it again, even better this time! :thumbup:

[RKT BMR]

The Ramada is the place! Get your reservations in now... Click the picture to go to the Ramada page for this hotel:

http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/Booking/branded/RA/images/20803_b1.jpg (http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=20803&brandInfo=RA)

[Keith]

Discuss plans, meet-ups, etc. here.

We had a great caravan last year, with a crowd starting in Seattle, picking up 'festers on the way through Oregon, meeting up with the Bay Bimmerz gang in two locations in the SF Bay Area, then blasting through to Santa Barbara.

Let's do it again, even better this time! :thumbup:

You know we will be settin' up the Bay Bimmerz caravan again this year! :thumbup:
I'm not sure if we will have as many come down from the Pacific Northwest this year, but I know Ty will come down from Oregon.

Now that the date has been "officially" confirmed, we will get the word/Evite out asap.

WOO HOO, time to party................. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Keith]

The Ramada is the place! Get your reservations in now... Click the picture to go to the Ramada page for this hotel:

http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/Booking/branded/RA/images/20803_b1.jpg (http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=20803&brandInfo=RA)

Yep, this is the place, 3 years running,I just moved my reservations from the 24th to the 30th.
I, as well as others, will start the "first" caravan from the Bay Area on Friday the 24th from the East Bay, probably around 10am, or so (yet to be discussed) and meet up at the In & Out Burger in Gilroy for our final meet up and then head South for S.B.!

I'm sure there will be caravan's later that day and possibly early Sat. morning, at least it's been that way in the past.

[Kurt Martin]

We had a great caravan last year, with a crowd starting in Seattle, picking up 'festers on the way through Oregon, meeting up with the Bay Bimmerz gang in two locations in the SF Bay Area, then blasting through to Santa Barbara.

Let's do it again, even better this time! :thumbup:

Count me in. This whole event just gets more fun every year. I can't wait for the caravan down to Santa Barbara, let alone Bimmerfest! I'm looking forward to seeing all the great people I met last year again. Can't wait for the Margarita's :D

Kurt

Here's RKT BMR and the tail end of the caravan in my rear view mirror.
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[Keith]

Count me in. This whole event just gets more fun every year. I can't wait for the caravan down to Santa Barbara, let alone Bimmerfest! I'm looking forward to seeing all the great people I met last year again. Can't wait for the Margarita's :D

Kurt

Here's RKT BMR and the tail end of the caravan in my rear view mirror.
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Sounds good Kurt, looking forward to seeing you and the rest of our caravan party.
Remind me, you "are" on the Bay Bimmerz mailing list, right?
Just want to make sure you get your Evite. :thumbup:

[Thrasherlife]

Count me in! I may have to take a day off school and work but I will be there for sure! Can't wait :thumbup: .

Thrasherlife

[Akakubi]

Oregon here! :D We'll most likely have at least 5 cars. We can join up with the Seattle gang. :thumbup:

[BenHirsch]

San Jose, CA here!

Well, I'm going to try to find 3 other people to share a room with, want to keep costs down, but think this would be great fun if I can find those folks to share a room with.

Does anyone from bf.com know if I know you? (I know that's a strange question)
(I'm Dinanify up there)

Hi Keith :)

-Ben :angel:
(no really, i'm an angel, innocent, ...no, no really officer!)

[mweingand]

I will meet with you all in Pleasanton Ca like we did last year with my crew. Keep me informed o fthe times when we get closer to the big day. I look forward to being with you all again this year.

-BMWDUDE

[DaveClement]

I am planning to cruise down again this year. Steve Larimer will also be coming. We art still waiting on word from other Seattle 7s members.

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Steve and Dave's cars in front of Cutter Motors, Bimmerfest 2003

More pictures at http://www.seattle7s.com/bimmerfest_2003.htm (http://)

[BlackChrome]

Oregon here! :D We'll most likely have at least 5 cars. We can join up with the Seattle gang. :thumbup:
Give me like a couple weeks so I can make sure if I can take a few days off that weekend!

[///DavidC]

I should be joining up in/around San Jose and I'm trying to get my friend here at work to join in with his new 330ci.

Does the Ramada fill up? I'm thinking that I'm going to look for a more interesting and/or upscale alternative :bigpimp: and I'm wondering if I should expedite my search.

[Kurt Martin]

I should be joining up in/around San Jose and I'm trying to get my friend here at work to join in with his new 330ci.

Does the Ramada fill up? I'm thinking that I'm going to look for a more interesting and/or upscale alternative :bigpimp: and I'm wondering if I should expedite my search.
I don't know if the Ramada fills up. It's big, but not huge. The parking lot was quite full the weekend of Bimmerfest last year. I don't know the percentage of guests who were there for Bimmerfest. You probably still have some time to make the reservation because it's not for a while yet.

For Bimmerfest 3 I stayed at Fess Parker's DoubleTree (at least I think it was the DoubleTree. I know it was Fess Parker's!). That place was huge. And quite nice too. They say that Fess even stops by once a week or so. You remember Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone don't you? :)

Kurt

[d1trupinoy]

I'm in

Discuss plans, meet-ups, etc. here.

We had a great caravan last year, with a crowd starting in Seattle, picking up 'festers on the way through Oregon, meeting up with the Bay Bimmerz gang in two locations in the SF Bay Area, then blasting through to Santa Barbara.

Let's do it again, even better this time! :thumbup:

[Cliff]

I should be joining up in/around San Jose and I'm trying to get my friend here at work to join in with his new 330ci.

Does the Ramada fill up? I'm thinking that I'm going to look for a more interesting and/or upscale alternative :bigpimp: and I'm wondering if I should expedite my search.
The Ramada is pretty nice, just make sure you reserve a garden side room. This year I think I'll bring a hose along with my detailing gear -- I am not going near that car wash again.

[Keith]

I will meet with you all in Pleasanton Ca like we did last year with my crew. Keep me informed o fthe times when we get closer to the big day. I look forward to being with you all again this year.

-BMWDUDE

Michael, I just want to make sure you're on the Bay Bimmerz mailing list, so that you will get the direct Evite sent to you.
Let me know, or go to baybimmerz.com and get on the list, we are up to like 500 members, if I remember correctly.

Oh, and yes, we will meet at Nordstrom's in Pleasanton again, times will be discussed soon.

[Keith]

I am planning to cruise down again this year. Steve Larimer will also be coming. We art still waiting on word from other Seattle 7s members.

http://www.seattle7s.com/bimmerfest_2003/Bimmerfest%20068.jpg
Steve and Dave's cars in front of Cutter Motors, Bimmerfest 2003

More pictures at http://www.seattle7s.com/bimmerfest_2003.htm (http://)


Good to here you're coming down again Dave, I remember last year when you gave me a ride back to my car, in that beautiful land yaght of yours, damn, I got lost in that backseat. :thumbup:
Remind me, is Steve the one in the grey 740?

Also, you gonna stop and stay in Pleasaton again?

[Keith]

The Ramada is pretty nice, just make sure you reserve a garden side room. This year I think I'll bring a hose along with my detailing gear -- I am not going near that car wash again.

You tell'em Cliff, I like that place! :thumbup:
I agree, the gardenside is quite quaint! :D
My wife and I have spent a few days at Fess Parker's place as well and yes it was nice (and expensive) but I still prefer the Ramada (my wife wouldn't)

[Kurt Martin]

The Ramada is pretty nice, just make sure you reserve a garden side room. This year I think I'll bring a hose along with my detailing gear -- I am not going near that car wash again.
Yeah, stay away from the car wash! :mad:

Last year we actually borrowed a hose from the Ramada, but it took a lot of explanation at the front desk. Then they told us it would take some time to find the hose. When we went around the corner of the building, I think we just found the dang thing still attached to the faucet! We are going to bring our own hose this time, just to be sure.

LZ1 gets a bath!
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[RKT BMR]

Does the Ramada fill up? I'm thinking that I'm going to look for a more interesting and/or upscale alternative :bigpimp: and I'm wondering if I should expedite my search.The reason to stay at the Ramada is the camraderie. Several of us have already made reservations... It is decent, modestly priced accomodations that most people can afford, so we get a good crowd.

The main point of the fest is the fellowship! I have to say, I wouldn't trade the hours shared in the parking lot washing and detailing Friday evening, the breakfasts across the street at (what was it, Lyons?), etc., with all my new buds and some old, over the weekend.

You can have a nice hotel anytime. The chance to hang and share with a bunch of fellow enthusiasts and netfriends only comes around once a year!

[RKT BMR]

Michael, I just want to make sure you're on the Bay Bimmerz mailing list, so that you will get the direct Evite sent to you.
Let me know, or go to baybimmerz.com and get on the list, we are up to like 500 members, if I remember correctly.

Oh, and yes, we will meet at Nordstrom's in Pleasanton again, times will be discussed soon.And a second stop for us south bayers, at the In-N-Out, eh?

[RKT BMR]

Oh, and Keith, Cliff, et. al., I promise not to make the trip on slicks this time so you don't have to worry about having to peel me off the road on the way back :wow:

Man, those bald pilots, in that rainstorm, was the most squirrely (and quite terrifying) driving experience I think I ever had!

I've got a nice set of S03's with plenty of tread on the RKT now... They seem to really have exceptional wet traction too. Woo hoo!

[Cliff]

The place across the street is the IHOP. My back tires are going to have to get replaced before the Fest as they're getting close to the wear bars (at 13k miles - I think I'll replace them in early March). I wonder how many hose bibs they have at the Ramada? Betcha an inquiry along those lines would make their weird-ass call of the year list :D

:banana:

[Spectre]

Count me in for the South Bay crew. And this time I get to attend with a BMW. :thumbup: :D

[Cliff]

Count me in for the South Bay crew. And this time I get to attend with a BMW. :thumbup: :D
Send an email to baybimmerz@hotmail.com and ask to be added to the mailing list (http://www.baybimmerz.com/AboutUs/ContactUs.htm). Last year the Pacific Northwest folks spent the night in Pleasanton and left with the East Bay folks from Stoneridge Mall. We joined up with the South/North bay folks at the In n' Out in Gilroy and the combined caravan continued on from there.

An FRS radio is strongly recommended for the caravan and for the road rally by the way, so if you don't have one, buy one.

[M3Style95]

count me in for the caravan. Im supose to work on friday-sunday and I cant get it off. oh well im willing to risk the job for bimmerfest 04 :) like last year me and a couple other Ms will be joining at about salinas.

[munchdwn]

Does this caravan ride up together in one big nice group or does it break apart like other caravans ive been involved with. I swear i thought a caravan was supposed to stay together in a tight group but once we got on the road you wouldve thought it was a rat race. everyone trying to get there first instead of together. It wasn't fun at all

[Kurt Martin]

Does this caravan ride up together in one big nice group or does it break apart like other caravans ive been involved with. I swear i thought a caravan was supposed to stay together in a tight group but once we got on the road you wouldve thought it was a rat race. everyone trying to get there first instead of together. It wasn't fun at all
Well, we try to stay together. This caravan had at least 50 cars last year. You just can't get 50 cars all on the freeway at once unless you have a police escort to stop the freeway traffic so we can all swoop down the on-ramp at once.

What happens is that we tend to clump into groups of about 10 cars or so. The groups get spread out over several miles of the freeway, so that sometimes the front cars can't hear the FRS radios from the last cars in the caravan. We re-connect the group at each stopping point (usually an In-N-Out Burger).

But at least in each group of cars, we stick together in a tight group and don't try to leave each other in the dust too much :D We run a "pick" now and then to hold up a recalcitrant sunday driver so that the rest of the group can get around.

Kurt

[jvr826]

It's a little early yet to commit, but I may be able to meet up with you guys in Gilroy, depending on what time you'll be rolling through there. I'll keep an eye on this thread as we get closer to the event!

[Keith]

And a second stop for us south bayers, at the In-N-Out, eh?

Oh David, you know we will be making a stop at the same ol' place, In & Out in Gilroy. :D

When we have it all together, I'll post a "new" thread here and Evites will be sent out to all that are on the Bay Bimmerz mailing list. :thumbup:

Everyone get the word out about Bimmerfest '04! :banana: :banana: :banana:

What I like about "our" caravan, is that it's "all" models of BMW's, not one particular model and that is nice to see. :drive:

[Keith]

Oh, and Keith, Cliff, et. al., I promise not to make the trip on slicks this time so you don't have to worry about having to peel me off the road on the way back :wow:

Man, those bald pilots, in that rainstorm, was the most squirrely (and quite terrifying) driving experience I think I ever had!

I've got a nice set of S03's with plenty of tread on the RKT now... They seem to really have exceptional wet traction too. Woo hoo!


:thumbup: Good idea....... :wow:

What about the guy (I believe it was in '02) that had the silver M coupe, you know, doing 140 with rubber flapping off his rear tires and when he pulled over, we pulled over to see his whole inner side of "rear" tires were nothing but thread! :tsk: :loco:
When Carl and I saw this, we both went like this :jawdrop: and we still had about 100 miles to go!
I thought Carl was going to :slap: the guy!!! :rofl:

[Keith]

Count me in for the South Bay crew. And this time I get to attend with a BMW. :thumbup: :D

You wouldn't happen to be that crazy S.O.B. driving that Acura CL Type S last year, would you?
Just curious. :dunno:

[RKT BMR]

What I like about "our" caravan, is that it's "all" models of BMW's, not one particular model and that is nice to see. :drive:Not to mention the most excellent companionship :thumbup:

Staying at the Ramada again this year Keith? We need you!

[RKT BMR]

What about the guy (I believe it was in '02) that had the silver M coupe, you know, doing 140 with rubber flapping off his rear tires and when he pulled over, we pulled over to see his whole inner side of "rear" tires were nothing but thread! :tsk: :loco: And I am extremely grateful for him. He single-handedly defined the idiot-procrastinator-get-some-new-tires-moron down so far that I was comfortably off the list :D

[Keith]

Not to mention the most excellent companionship :thumbup:

Staying at the Ramada again this year Keith? We need you!

You know it, I made my reservations in December, for the weekend of April 24th.
Then Jon, oops sorry, the Bimmerfest Team, made the "official" announcement for May 1, so I changed them.
Soooo, as the Osmonds one said, here we go again, like we did before, nuff said! :D :tsk:
Geez, I'm showing my age, once again :tsk:

[Beemin 323]

Guys checkout the pre-fest thread.


Thanks Chad

[Patrick330i]

I haven't been on the board in a while. I feel like a "stranger." Will I be welcomed still? :cry: ;)

I'll be there this year and will either join the caravan coming out of the PNW, or pick it up with the Sac/No.Cal. folks. One way, though. Looking forward to it.

[Thrasherlife]

Oh, and Keith, Cliff, et. al., I promise not to make the trip on slicks this time so you don't have to worry about having to peel me off the road on the way back :wow:

Man, those bald pilots, in that rainstorm, was the most squirrely (and quite terrifying) driving experience I think I ever had!

I've got a nice set of S03's with plenty of tread on the RKT now... They seem to really have exceptional wet traction too. Woo hoo!


Man, I remember seeing you in my rearview mirror when that happened... scare the sh*t outa me. Craziest thing i've ever seen anyone recover from. Hey guys, do you remember the red Nissan Sentra on the way down? That was insane. Hopefully we don't run into anyone like that again

[RKT BMR]

Man, I remember seeing you in my rearview mirror when that happened... scare the sh*t outa me. Craziest thing i've ever seen anyone recover from. Wasn't half as much fun as being behind the wheel! :wow:

A true case of "live and learn" :D Seriously, though, I can say with no question that DSC saved my life -- when I was hydroplaning all over the place during that incident, there was no doubt, none at all, that DSC was doing a magnificent job of getting as much traction and stability as possible. Without it, I would have been spinning completely out of control. Instead, I was fishtailing back and forth, fighting to get things back to rolling straight. All that at -- what were we all doing in that downpour -- 75mph?

I milked that rubber well beyond reason -- got two years and 30k miles out of those tires. To be fair to myself, I had ordered the S03's from tirerack, and they were supposed to be installed thursday, the day before leaving for the 'fest. Tires didn't show in time, hence the thrill-ride.

Thrash -- you gonna make it again this year? Your dad too?

[Thrasherlife]

Wasn't half as much fun as being behind the wheel! :wow:

A true case of "live and learn" :D Seriously, though, I can say with no question that DSC saved my life -- when I was hydroplaning all over the place during that incident, there was no doubt, none at all, that DSC was doing a magnificent job of getting as much traction and stability as possible. Without it, I would have been spinning completely out of control. Instead, I was fishtailing back and forth, fighting to get things back to rolling straight. All that at -- what were we all doing in that downpour -- 75mph?

I milked that rubber well beyond reason -- got two years and 30k miles out of those tires. To be fair to myself, I had ordered the S03's from tirerack, and they were supposed to be installed thursday, the day before leaving for the 'fest. Tires didn't show in time, hence the thrill-ride.

Thrash -- you gonna make it again this year? Your dad too?

Yeah, i'm pretty sure we'll be there. We might need some new tires before we go this time. Can you believe he's already go 60k+ miles on the 01 330ci? I guess thats what happens when you drive 92 miles a day. Still runs like a dream though. I can't wait for bimmerfest again, last year was a blast and i met so many great people. I'm looking for a 98 m3/4 for me right now and am hoping to get one before the fest so i can drive that down. Once i have my own bimmer i will for sure be joining in more of the bay bimmerz activities. Talk to yall later.

Thrasherlife

[mweingand]

We found a great rate at the SantaBarbara Inn on State street for 394.00 for two nights out the door. Normally this is a 240.00 room rate + tax. It's a charming place.


I should be joining up in/around San Jose and I'm trying to get my
friend here at work to join in with his new 330ci.

Does the Ramada fill up? I'm thinking that I'm going to look for a more interesting and/or upscale alternative :bigpimp: and I'm wondering if I should expedite my search.

[SpeedinBlueBima]

I missed last years bay area caravan, this year I can cut school tho since im a 2nd semester senior, it doesnt matter if i miss a day:D

[///DavidC]

We found a great rate at the SantaBarbara Inn on State street for 394.00 for two nights out the door. Normally this is a 240.00 room rate + tax. It's a charming place.

Thanks for the info. It's been a couple of years now since I wandered up/down State Street, my mother used to live a couple of streets over... I'm also looking at a place up on the Riviera that looks great but for this trip someplace livelier would probably be better. :D

[Kurt Martin]

I'm looking for a 98 m3/4 for me right now and am hoping to get one before the fest so i can drive that down.
Thrasherlife
What the hell is an 98 m3/4? Do you mean a 1998 M3 four-door? That's called an M3 sedan!

Kurt

[Keith]

What the hell is an 98 m3/4? Do you mean a 1998 M3 four-door? That's called an M3 sedan!

Kurt

Oh stop it Kurt, that's how they are saying it now. :dunno: :D

[Thrasherlife]

What the hell is an 98 m3/4? Do you mean a 1998 M3 four-door? That's called an M3 sedan!

Kurt

Thats right Kurt, a 1998 M3 sedan. I guess I have been spending too much time over at bimmerforums.com and I'm strating to pick up on thier lingo :D .

[///DavidC]

What the hell is an 98 m3/4? Do you mean a 1998 M3 four-door? That's called an M3 sedan!

Common shorthand for M3/4-door. See below.

In the UK it'd be a "saloon"... :p

[RKT BMR]

Common shorthand for M3/4-door. See below.

In the UK it'd be a "saloon"... :pI love that. :)

[RKT BMR]

I expect we'll have a pretty large caravan this year -- bigger than last year. We had some trouble coordinating last year -- things like getting on the freeway together, etc.

We should work out some logistics ahead of time so that we can maximize the success and fun of the trip. I'll start with a few items:

An FRS radio is a requirement. If you don't have one, GET ONE! They're dirt cheap now, so there's no excuse. Even better is a 2W GMRS radio, which are widely available to the consuming public now, and are also getting pretty cheap, although if you want to be strictly legal, you need to apply for (and get) an FCC operators license. I've got one, and all it amounts to is an application and paying the fee.
Waypoints should be planned out in advance. Last year, we made one additional stop after everyone was together, in Atascadero at the In N Out, for food and biobreak. This worked out okay, but getting back on 101 together was a real problem.
Smooth logistics for getting on and off the freeway. Suggestions, please.
Radar-equipped cars bracket the caravan front and back. It's helpful if we know ahead of time who's got the cop-busters, so we can defer to them if they need to move forward or back to keep the caravan safe.
Add your own thoughts, please. At this point, think of this as a free-thought exercise... We can consolidate and agree on some basic principles and logistics after the creative process has run its course. :D

[SpeedinBlueBima]

We should also have people with police scanners at the front and rear of the caravan and have some agreement about how fast we will go, or break up into groups for those that want to hit triple digits.

[Keith]

We should also have people with police scanners at the front and rear of the caravan and have some agreement about how fast we will go, or break up into groups for those that want to hit triple digits.

#1-We "always" have the Valentines up front, in the middle and in the back.

#2-We "always" have our 140ish crowd and they will "always" do what they want.
and they "always" slow down (or pullover) and wait for the pack.

#3-It will be ok, myself and a couple others from Bay Bimmerz put this caravan together every year and it seems to go quite well, "but" there will "always" be someone that isn't happy with something.
When you deal with this many cars/people, you do the best you can.

#4-Like others have said FRS radios is the only way to go :thumbup: , if you don't have one, buy one, this is for everyone, no radio, no communication! :blah:

So, come out SpeedinBlueBima, you will have a great :drive:

[SpeedinBlueBima]

O yea I'll be there this year, and I'm down to go in the fast group, except I have my governor still.

[getsumactright]

This is my first time going to bimmerfest and was wondering if anybody going from Sacramento...Thank you

[Keith]

This is my first time going to bimmerfest and was wondering if anybody going from Sacramento...Thank you

Keep your eyes posted for Bay Area/Nor.Cal/Oregon/Washington caravan info, coming soon.
You can also go to baybimmerz.com and ask to be added to the "official" Evite/email list.
We will meet up in Pleasanton (1st stop) @ Nordstrom's in Stoneridge Mall on Friday sometime between 9am to 10am, it's still being discussed.

[SpeedinBlueBima]

I know a few people from sacto that might come.

[mweingand]

I live in Tracy, and will be meeting the group in Pleasanton. Emial me (BMWDUDE@weingand.net) and we can talk about times and a place to meet. Then we will Bimmer-it to PLeasanton together. I will have three cars with me as well, so you will get to meet some people early on.

P.S. Welcome to the BimmerFest.


This is my first time going to bimmerfest and was wondering if anybody going from Sacramento...Thank you

[Ty Vil]

I'm not sure if we will have as many come down from the Pacific Northwest this year, but I know Ty will come down from Oregon.

:


AND YOU KNOW THIS

I'll be there already looking forward to it.

Ty

PS Technically I live in Washington, but Vancouver Washington is a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Telling people I live in Vancouver makes people think i'm Canadian (like the Dave's that came to the fest with us last year.)

[Keith]

AND YOU KNOW THIS

I'll be there already looking forward to it.

Ty

PS Technically I live in Washington, but Vancouver Washington is a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Telling people I live in Vancouver makes people think i'm Canadian (like the Dave's that came to the fest with us last year.)

Yeah, I knew this! :rofl:

So, what did you buy, let's see pictures! :eeps:
Vancouver, whatever, I used to live in Lake Oswego and I always told people Portland because they would never know where Lake Oswego was.

[MadBomber]

I'm up for a meet up in Sacramento and then drive down with the fast crowd
:thumbup:

[MOESPEED2002]

WHATS UP KEITH......I HAVE RESERVED A STOP AT THE RAMADA, IM THERE :thumbup:
THATS FOR THE INFO. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR THE POST ON THE CARAVAN. I WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH YOU GUYS. KEEP ME INFORMED. SB WILL BRING BACK SOME OLD PARTYING DAYS. :beerchug: CANT WAIT. LATER.

[SpeedinBlueBima]

Hey, where are people staying and how much you spending? I need to find a place.

[Keith]

Hey, where are people staying and how much you spending? I need to find a place.

For those that are going down with the Bay Bimmerz Caravan, we are staying at the Ramada Limited @ 4770 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
From what I've heard, rooms are going fast and they are going up, since they "are" booking up. :dunno:

If you haven't booked a room yet, I suggest you do so, somewhere, because if you don't, you :snooze: you loose, then you :cry: !

[Keith]

WHATS UP KEITH......I HAVE RESERVED A STOP AT THE RAMADA, IM THERE :thumbup:
THATS FOR THE INFO. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR THE POST ON THE CARAVAN. I WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH YOU GUYS. KEEP ME INFORMED. SB WILL BRING BACK SOME OLD PARTYING DAYS. :beerchug: CANT WAIT. LATER.


Way to go Moe, I'm assuming you got registered for the 'Fest as well, right?
Keep an eye out for the "official" Evite in your mail from Bay Bimmerz for all the caravan info. :thumbup: WOO HOO, it's time to :drive:, :beerchug: and :banana: the night away.

[MOESPEED2002]

YES IM REGISTERED FOR THE 'FEST, AND I MADE RESTERVATIONS AT THE RAMAMDA. I JUST HOPE I CAN DRIVE DOWN WITH YOU GUYS. I'LL HAVE TO PUT THE BIG MOTOR BACK IN FOR THAT SO I DONT GET DUSTED. :thumbup: THIS STOCK HEAD HAS JUST BEEN GETTING ME BY. ILL BE LOOKING FOR EVITE AND THE PLANS FOR THE CARAVAN. CHEERS DUDE......

[e28jay]

YES IM REGISTERED FOR THE 'FEST, AND I MADE RESTERVATIONS AT THE RAMAMDA. I JUST HOPE I CAN DRIVE DOWN WITH YOU GUYS. I'LL HAVE TO PUT THE BIG MOTOR BACK IN FOR THAT SO I DONT GET DUSTED. :thumbup: THIS STOCK HEAD HAS JUST BEEN GETTING ME BY. ILL BE LOOKING FOR EVITE AND THE PLANS FOR THE CARAVAN. CHEERS DUDE......

Yo Moe!

I saw you getting off of 580 yesterday at Hopyard. Car sounded good bro! I was with Joe in his black M3.

Not sure if I'll make it down this year. We just bought a house so I am BROKE!

For everyone that has emailed BayBimmerz to get on the email list. Don't worry you will be put on the list. Our email just came back up today after several months of being down. I'm going to send out an email this weekend about upcoming events and updates.

Jay

[MOESPEED2002]

JAY WHATS UP DUDE.......

I SAW YOU ON VASCO LAST WEEK.....I THINK IT WAS A SAT. DONT REMEMBER....GLAD TO SEE YOU STILL GOT HTE 5 SERIES :thumbup: THATS GREAT THAT YOUR IN YOUR PLACE. THERE HAS TO BE A HOUSE WARMING PARTY :beerchug: SUCKS YOU CANT MAKE IT, BUT I KNOW THE FEELING. GLAD TO HERE FROM YA, CONGRADULATIONS.....LATER DUDE

[Spectre]

For everyone that has emailed BayBimmerz to get on the email list. Don't worry you will be put on the list. Our email just came back up today after several months of being down. I'm going to send out an email this weekend about upcoming events and updates.

JayJay, did that e-mail go out? I didn't see a thing.

[Akakubi]

Keep your eyes posted for Bay Area/Nor.Cal/Oregon/Washington caravan info, coming soon.
You can also go to baybimmerz.com and ask to be added to the "official" Evite/email list.
We will meet up in Pleasanton (1st stop) @ Nordstrom's in Stoneridge Mall on Friday sometime between 9am to 10am, it's still being discussed.


Are we taking 101 down from SF area to SB? It would make for a very scenic drive if we did. :thumbup: I-5 is just very dull....

[Cliff]

Are we taking 101 down from SF area to SB? It would make for a very scenic drive if we did. :thumbup: I-5 is just very dull....
The answer to that should be yes. That's the route we took last year.

[Keith]

Are we taking 101 down from SF area to SB? It would make for a very scenic drive if we did. :thumbup: I-5 is just very dull....


Oh yeah, you know it, I-5 is WAY out of the way for Santa Barbara and like you said, not as dull/boring!

Starting point for "all" of us will be Gilroy.
WOO HOO, less than a month to go! :thumbup:

[Cliff]

WOO HOO, less than a month to go! :thumbup:
Well, less than 2 months, but :banana:

Bring your radio Saturday, Keith. I want to resolve my headset problems once and for all.

[Keith]

Well, less than 2 months, but :banana:

Bring your radio Saturday, Keith. I want to resolve my headset problems once and for all.

Oh, duh, your right my bad, just a little excited, can you tell. :D

Cliff, are you now?

[Cliff]

Oh, duh, your right my bad, just a little excited, can you tell. :D

Cliff, are you now?Yeah, I'm home now, but since I just finished talking to you on the phone you probably already know that. :)

[OpaDon]

For those that are going down with the Bay Bimmerz Caravan, we are staying at the Ramada Limited @ 4770 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
From what I've heard, rooms are going fast and they are going up, since they "are" booking up. :dunno:

If you haven't booked a room yet, I suggest you do so, somewhere, because if you don't, you :snooze: you loose, then you :cry: !


Woo hoo :rofl: Got the last Gardenside room at the Ramada and registered for the fest. Count us in for the caravan. Keep me posted on details, except to join everyone in Gilroy.

[Keith]

Woo hoo :rofl: Got the last Gardenside room at the Ramada and registered for the fest. Count us in for the caravan. Keep me posted on details, except to join everyone in Gilroy.

OpaDon, are you on the Bay Bimmerz email list?
If you are, you will get a heads up! :thumbup:

[OpaDon]

OpaDon, are you on the Bay Bimmerz email list?
If you are, you will get a heads up! :thumbup:

Yes, thanks. :)

[96m3]

Meet you in Gilroy.Same as last year.
Martin

[Ty Vil]

Meet you in Gilroy.Same as last year.
Martin
I'll be there possibly driving instead of just a passenger.

SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHH Keith don't say what's going on.

[Keith]

I'll be there possibly driving instead of just a passenger.

SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHH Keith don't say what's going on.

Whatchu talkin' about Willis??????????????????

Hey, are you driving straight thru again this year, or are you meeting up with us
(Bay Bimmerz) to drive down?
There's going to be a "very" early meet this year that Cliff and I are heading up.
Starting at 6:30 AM in Pleasanton and meeting with whoever else at Gilroy at 8:00 AM.
We are finalizing everything this week for times, meeting spots (2) etc...
I, as well as others, want to get down to Santa Barbara earlier this year, get checked in and relax, wash our cars, etc.... :thumbup:

Let me know :cool:

[RKT BMR]

There's going to be a "very" early meet this year that Cliff and I are heading up.
Starting at 6:30 AM in Pleasanton and meeting with whoever else at Gilroy at 8:00 AM.Well. that seals it :p I'll be joining up in Gilroy.

I had flirted with the idea of starting earlier and meeting up with the crowd in pleasanton, so as to have a longer trip with the gang.

For some reason, though, the RKT BMR just won't start before 6 am. I haven't been able to figure out why. :dunno: :D

[clymberz]

Whatchu talkin' about Willis??????????????????

Hey, are you driving straight thru again this year, or are you meeting up with us
(Bay Bimmerz) to drive down?
There's going to be a "very" early meet this year that Cliff and I are heading up.
Starting at 6:30 AM in Pleasanton and meeting with whoever else at Gilroy at 8:00 AM.
We are finalizing everything this week for times, meeting spots (2) etc...
I, as well as others, want to get down to Santa Barbara earlier this year, get checked in and relax, wash our cars, etc.... :thumbup:

Let me know :cool:


I'll meet you guys at Gilroy 8am. Just let me know...

[Cliff]

Well. that seals it :p I'll be joining up in Gilroy.

I had flirted with the idea of starting earlier and meeting up with the crowd in pleasanton, so as to have a longer trip with the gang.

For some reason, though, the RKT BMR just won't start before 6 am. I haven't been able to figure out why. :dunno: :D
Driving on 680 through San Jose isn't all that exciting, so you'll only miss a photo op in the Nordstrom's parking lot and 45 minutes worth of radio chatter.

FWIW I'm sure there will be a caravan that leaves late in the morning from Pleasanton and departs Gilroy in the early afternoon. Keith and I are early risers though and we'd like to arrive in SB much earlier than we did last year. The only way to get through San Jose on a weekday is to avoid the rush hour, so...

[RKT BMR]

FWIW I'm sure there will be a caravan that leaves late in the morning from Pleasanton and departs Gilroy in the early afternoon. Keith and I are early risers though and we'd like to arrive in SB much earlier than we did last year. The only way to get through San Jose on a weekday is to avoid the rush hour, so...Are you kidding, Cliff? I wouldn't dream of 'vanning down with anyone other than you guys. I'll be at Gilroy, at the appointed time. :thumbup:

[Cliff]

Are you kidding, Cliff? I wouldn't dream of 'vanning down with anyone other than you guys. I'll be at Gilroy, at the appointed time. :thumbup:
Nah, the observation of the later caravan was directed towards those who might misread this exchange and think that the crack o' dawn option was the only one available. Nope, we want you along with us too, Dave.

[Thrasherlife]

I'm there for crack-o-dawn too...can' wait :thumbup:

[d1trupinoy]

Has the baybimmeres evite for this caravan been sent out yet? Never recieved one.

[Cliff]

Has the baybimmeres evite for this caravan been sent out yet? Never recieved one.
Keith worked up a draft last night. It's still being edited.

[Keith]

Bay Bimmerz Caravan times and meeting spots!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bay Bimmerz Bimmerfest Caravan!
From: Bay Bimmerz
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
When: Saturday, May 1


Join the Bay Bimmerz caravan to Bimmerfest '04 in Santa Barbara.

This year it will be held at the Earl Warren Showground's just down the street from Cutter BMW, the "former" Bimmerfest site. This year the event is exceeding prior Bimmerfest numbers, do to the numbers that are coming in from current pre-registration. If you haven't registered, please do so ASAP!

For the complete details and to register for Bimmerfest please see the official web site http://www.bimmerfest.com/index.php

Bimmerfest is the largest Bimmer event in California and features everything from 2002's all the way up the new 745il. There will be a lot of companies there to show off the latest and greatest toys for your car.



Keith will be heading up the East Bay Caravan to Gilroy, you can RSVP Keith at keller235@comcast.net to let him know which location you will meet up at and if you have any questions.
Please RSVP your forum name used, your "real name", year, color and model of car


"East Bay Meeting Spot"

Meeting at Nordstrom's Friday April 30th @ Stoneridge Mall at 6:00am
Depart Nordstrom's at 6:30am SHARP!

Nordstrom's-1600 Stoneridge Mall Rd.-Pleasanton 94588

Everyone else arrive in Gilroy approximately at 7:30am
In and Out Burger
641 Leavesley Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020

Depart Gilroy at 8:30am SHARP and head out for
Santa Barbara.

Quite a few of us have booked rooms at The Ramada Limited : www.santabarbararamada.com/hotelhome/

Ramada Limited Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: (805) 964-3511



Earl Warren Showground's www.earlwarren.com/index.html
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3006
(805) 687-0766

Everyone please bring your 2 way radios and your V1s!!

So hurry up, schedule days off work and get your hotel reservations!

Thank you,

Bay Bimmerz Crew

IF, someone would like to organize a later caravan from the Bay Area, please do so and Jay can help get the emails out to Bay Bimmers members, our Evite account is to big, so they shut us down.

Jay can email members through email.You can reach Jay at e28jay@hotmail.com

[e28jay]

Keith I'll meet you guys at Nordys since I am right across the street. I'll probably give you some stickers to hand out too...

[Keith]

Keith I'll meet you guys at Nordys since I am right across the street. I'll probably give you some stickers to hand out too...


:yikes: Are you up that early Jay?????? :D

Damn, I was hoping we could get some Bay Bimmerz shirts together! :mad: :dunno:
Doesn't Erik have the hook up on t-shirts and Boris has the Bay Bimmerz screen logo?
Is there a way we can find this out?

Thanks Buuuuuudy! :)

[e28jay]

Hell ya! I start work at 6am every damn day...

I need to talk to you about the shirts. Give me a call tonight...

[sailwind]

Will there be a caravan for people going down early saturday morning? Have a family event on Friday and have to miss the big friday caravan...

Also, is there a caravan for the return trip?

Thanks.

[Thrasherlife]

The return trip was quite small last year...I think there was only six or so of us that came back in a group because we were all at the same hotel.

Thrasherlife

[Keith]

Will there be a caravan for people going down early saturday morning? Have a family event on Friday and have to miss the big friday caravan...

Also, is there a caravan for the return trip?

Thanks.

Honestly, I've not heard of a early morning caravan on Saturday. :dunno:

As far as the return, it's on Sunday, usually around noon.

[Cliff]

As far as the return, it's on Sunday, usually around noon.
Keith's gotta have his Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity breakfast on Sunday morning, the slug. :p

[Thrasherlife]

Thats the best breakfast at IHOP!!! Rooty tooty fresh and fruity all the way! :freakdanc

Thrasherlife

[geduardo]

Hey Cliff,

Did you ever get your rim fixed from one of our last drives. I gave you the card to that rim repair shop remember. I can't wait till "tha fest"!!! Don't know if I'll head bright 'n early with you guys but I'm definately going on Friday. I'm in for the BayBimmerz shirts...I'm gonna need a few cause I'll probably wear them to death so make them plentiful :thumbup:

[Keith]

Hey Cliff,

I'm in for the BayBimmerz shirts...I'm gonna need a few cause I'll probably wear them to death so make them plentiful :thumbup:

Bay Bimmerz shirts?
Get your order in now, size and qty and your "real" name.

"Keeper of the shirts" :D

[Thrasherlife]

anyone planning on going to the "pre-bimmerfest meet and drive" bbq on friday night?

Thrasherlife

[geduardo]

Bay Bimmerz shirts?
Get your order in now, size and qty and your "real" name.

"Keeper of the shirts" :D
Hey Keith,
Where do I order my shirts from....Should I order them from Jay?? :dunno: :thumbup:

[Cliff]

Hey Cliff,

Did you ever get your rim fixed from one of our last drives. I gave you the card to that rim repair shop remember. I can't wait till "tha fest"!!! Don't know if I'll head bright 'n early with you guys but I'm definately going on Friday. I'm in for the BayBimmerz shirts...I'm gonna need a few cause I'll probably wear them to death so make them plentiful :thumbup:
No, it's still in my garage with a flat tire as I ended up ordering a new wheel with the idea of having this one as a spare. I still have the card in my wallet though and I'll get it back to you. There's a guy in Walnut Creek whom several people recommended for wheel repair:

Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specs
<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=0 width=360 border=0>*******><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap width="1%">Address: </TD><TD>1119 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="1%">Phone:</TD><TD>(925) 933-4046</TD></TR>********></TABLE>
I'll eventually get around to fixing it...

[geduardo]

No, it's still in my garage with a flat tire as I ended up ordering a new wheel with the idea of having this one as a spare. I still have the card in my wallet though and I'll get it back to you. There's a guy in Walnut Creek whom several people recommended for wheel repair:

Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specs
<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=0 width=360 border=0>*******><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap width="1%">Address: </TD><TD>1119 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="1%">Phone:</TD><TD>(925) 933-4046</TD></TR>********></TABLE>
I'll eventually get around to fixing it...
Don't worry about it, you can keep it. You never know when you might need it! I hope all is well. I'm trying to see if I can head out with you guys Friday morning but we'll see. My girlfriend thinks I'm gonna be gawking at beautiful blondes in SB :dunno: :D so I have to wait till she gets off of work....or maybe not :eeps: ;)

[Keith]

I'm trying to see if I can head out with you guys Friday morning but we'll see. My girlfriend thinks I'm gonna be gawking at beautiful blondes in SB :dunno: :D so I have to wait till she gets off of work....or maybe not :eeps: ;)

OMG, gawking at beautiful blondes, who cares, just don't touch!!!!!!!! :D
Tell her to call in sick, or just stay home, you need to join the caravan!! :thumbup:

[Keith]

Hey Keith,
Where do I order my shirts from....Should I order them from Jay?? :dunno: :thumbup:

"Where do I order my shirts from", did you notice what I put at the bottom of my post :confused: , "Keeper of the Shirts", that's me, I'm compiling the list.

Let me know??????????????????????????

[geduardo]

OMG, gawking at beautiful blondes, who cares, just don't touch!!!!!!!! :D
Tell her to call in sick, or just stay home, you need to join the caravan!! :thumbup:
I might want to touch though :D . She said she might be able to get off but if not I can go without her. I NEED TO JOIN THE CARAVAN :drive: !!!!! :D I can't wait :beerchug: :banana:

[geduardo]

"Where do I order my shirts from", did you notice what I put at the bottom of my post :confused: , "Keeper of the Shirts", that's me, I'm compiling the list.

Let me know??????????????????????????

Ok I want at least three. What colors are you gonna get??? I'm thinking Mediums and my name is Guillermo :thumbup:

[Keith]

Ok I want at least three. What colors are you gonna get??? I'm thinking Mediums and my name is Guillermo :thumbup:

Guillermo, the shirts are only in white this time around, so put you down for 3 medium's?
They are 100% Hanes Beefy T cotton and we are looking at probably $15.00 each, I haven't got the final #'s from the shirt guy yet, but I should today or tomorrow.

Let me know for sure, I will be bring them to Bimmerfest/Caravan

[geduardo]

Guillermo, the shirts are only in white this time around, so put you down for 3 medium's?
They are 100% Hanes Beefy T cotton and we are looking at probably $15.00 each, I haven't got the final #'s from the shirt guy yet, but I should today or tomorrow.

Let me know for sure, I will be bring them to Bimmerfest/Caravan
You know what, lets make it two. I would hate to order three and not have them fit. I don't really shop for clothes as you can probably tell. Yeah so we'll do two for sure :thumbup: Thanks Keith

[Keith]

I might want to touch though :D . She said she might be able to get off but if not I can go without her. I NEED TO JOIN THE CARAVAN :drive: !!!!! :D I can't wait :beerchug: :banana:


Guillermo, so are you joining us in PLeasanton or Gilroy?????????????? :dunno:

Keith

[christy98M3]

Hi everyone. This is my first Bimmerfest. If my brother-in-law gets the day off we will meet you in Gilroy, so there will be 2 more e36 M3s heading down with you. I can’t wait!!

[Ty Vil]

Look for about 5 cars again from the Pacific NW this year. More details to follow.

[e28jay]

The evite has been sent out! Sorry for the delay. If you did not receive the evite please email me at baybimmerz@hotmail.com or jason@baybimmerz.com.

Thank you!

[Keith]

Hi everyone. This is my first Bimmerfest. If my brother-in-law gets the day off we will meet you in Gilroy, so there will be 2 more e36 M3s heading down with you. I can’t wait!!

Sounds good Christy. :thumbup:
But make sure you tell you b-i-l that "sick" time was created for such an event! :D

[Keith]

Look for about 5 cars again from the Pacific NW this year. More details to follow.

Ty, tell me PLeasanton will be in those details! :D

[geduardo]

Guillermo, so are you joining us in PLeasanton or Gilroy?????????????? :dunno:

Keith
I'm going to meet you guys in Pleasanton. I'm going to need some serious coffee to wake me up that morning!! :rofl: I tried getting reservations at the Ramada but there booked...ohh well. I can't wait !! :thumbup:

[Keith]

I'm going to meet you guys in Pleasanton. I'm going to need some serious coffee to wake me up that morning!! :rofl: I tried getting reservations at the Ramada but there booked...ohh well. I can't wait !! :thumbup:

:thumbup: see in P-Town.

[Ty Vil]

It's my distinct pleasure to announce that the Bay Bimmerz Caravan will be joined Friday morning by the Pacific NW Caravan.
Plan on us having the following cars if all goes according to schedule
03 Silver Grey ///M3 Cabrio
98 Alpine White ///M3/2
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2 (mine)
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2
95 Daytona Violet ///M3
95 Hellrot Red ///M3

I need all the info mailed to quest@pacifier.com

[RKT BMR]

It's my distinct pleasure to announce that the Bay Bimmerz Caravan will be joined Friday morning by the Pacific NW Caravan.
Plan on us having the following cars if all goes according to schedule
03 Silver Grey ///M3 Cabrio
98 Alpine White ///M3/2
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2 (mine)
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2
95 Daytona Violet ///M3
95 Hellrot Red ///M3

I need all the info mailed to quest@pacifier.comWoohoo! :thumbup:

Rgal's not gonna make it? :(

Don't forget your radios!

Eight days and counting...

[Cliff]

It's my distinct pleasure to announce that the Bay Bimmerz Caravan will be joined Friday morning by the Pacific NW Caravan.
Plan on us having the following cars if all goes according to schedule
03 Silver Grey ///M3 Cabrio
98 Alpine White ///M3/2
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2 (mine)
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2
95 Daytona Violet ///M3
95 Hellrot Red ///M3

I need all the info mailed to quest@pacifier.com
What about Jon Maddux, Dave Clement, et. al.?

[Keith]

It's my distinct pleasure to announce that the Bay Bimmerz Caravan will be joined Friday morning by the Pacific NW Caravan.
Plan on us having the following cars if all goes according to schedule
03 Silver Grey ///M3 Cabrio
98 Alpine White ///M3/2
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2 (mine)
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2
95 Daytona Violet ///M3
95 Hellrot Red ///M3

I need all the info mailed to quest@pacifier.com

Good to here Ty, I'm sending the info to the above email addy, unless speedy Cliff beats me to it!
I've been in contact with Dave C. and Steve L. from the Seattle crew and they are coming for sure, so it would be cool if they could hook up with you guys. :dunno:

See ya guys soon. Woooo Hooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

[amercersx]

well im driving my rsx and my friend is driving his 330ci, haha. totally different cars. you can follow us if u see us. hehe. =)

[advan24r]

Any reason why so early?! 8:30 am?!?! I know last year was a lil later and that is actually better.

[Cliff]

Last year it was a lot later and it was 5pm before we arrived in SB. The idea is to get there early enough to get checked in to the hotel and have enough time to detail the cars. The original plan was to have a second, later caravan from the Bay Area for folks like yourself, but no one wanted to take charge of it. C'est la vie.

[chpahoy]

Last year it was a lot later and it was 5pm before we arrived in SB. The idea is to get there early enough to get checked in to the hotel and have enough time to detail the cars. The original plan was to have a second, later caravan from the Bay Area for folks like yourself, but no one wanted to take charge of it. C'est la vie.

Just a heads up for those of you coming down from the north, the Highway Patrol is working the stretch from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara (101 Hwy) very hard so keep this in mind on your way. You wouldn't want to end up on the web with a picture of a Highway Patrol guy getting your info!

K

[Keith]

Just a heads up for those of you coming down from the north, the Highway Patrol is working the stretch from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara (101 Hwy) very hard so keep this in mind on your way. You wouldn't want to end up on the web with a picture of a Highway Patrol guy getting your info!

K


Thanks K, I kinda figured that this would be happening all the way from the Oregon border to the Mexico border.
I'm sure with all that is happening in Santa Babara lately, that the word is out is out up and down the state (you know, CHP/cop talk) :dunno: so they will have there eyes peeled.
We always keep our eyes open thru King City, but thanks for the other info, S.M. TO S.B.

[Cliff]

Just a heads up for those of you coming down from the north, the Highway Patrol is working the stretch from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara (101 Hwy) very hard so keep this in mind on your way. You wouldn't want to end up on the web with a picture of a Highway Patrol guy getting your info!

K
Thanks, we'll be careful.

[e28jay]

It's my distinct pleasure to announce that the Bay Bimmerz Caravan will be joined Friday morning by the Pacific NW Caravan.
Plan on us having the following cars if all goes according to schedule
03 Silver Grey ///M3 Cabrio
98 Alpine White ///M3/2
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2 (mine)
98 Dakar Yellow ///M3/2
95 Daytona Violet ///M3
95 Hellrot Red ///M3

I need all the info mailed to quest@pacifier.com

Sent you guys the evite!!! :thumbup:

[geduardo]

Hey Keith,
I'm going to get my radios this weekend. Which ones do you recommend I get? Not looking for anything to expensive :thumbup:

[Keith]

Hey Keith,
I'm going to get my radios this weekend. Which ones do you recommend I get? Not looking for anything to expensive :thumbup:

Guillermo, if you have a Costco card, or no someone that does, go there, they are there for 50 bucks, Motorola!

Hey, I've got you down for meeting up at Gilroy, not Pleasanton, is that right, or did I screw up? :dunno:
If you don't mind, can you pm me your email, I thought I had it, damn, am I loosing it????

[Cliff]

Hey Keith,
I'm going to get my radios this weekend. Which ones do you recommend I get? Not looking for anything to expensive :thumbup:
These will work well for $40. Technically you need a license from the FCC for the GMRS radios, but I doubt they enforce it much. Whatever you get, make sure they have subcodes.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1076629271100&skuId=6330847&type=product&productCategoryId=cat06017

[Keith]

Give me like a couple weeks so I can make sure if I can take a few days off that weekend!



??????? :dunno: Well, it's been over a month, are you comin' or what??? :dunno:

[Keith]

I haven't been on the board in a while. I feel like a "stranger." Will I be welcomed still? :cry: ;)

I'll be there this year and will either join the caravan coming out of the PNW, or pick it up with the Sac/No.Cal. folks. One way, though. Looking forward to it.

So what's the latest Patrick, are you coming down? :dunno:

[Keith]

Thanks for the info. It's been a couple of years now since I wandered up/down State Street, my mother used to live a couple of streets over... I'm also looking at a place up on the Riviera that looks great but for this trip someplace livelier would probably be better. :D

Hey David, did I screw up or what?
I do not have you "confirmed" to meet up in Gilroy, so what's the dealio?? :dunno:

Did I miss something, I've been emailing with so many people that I can't remember! :mad:

[teknic330]

Can someone email me the baybimmerz thing? teknic330@hotmail.com


Thanks

[e28jay]

Can someone email me the baybimmerz thing? teknic330@hotmail.com


Thanks

Sent

[geduardo]

Hey Keith I just sent you a pm and just incase you read this first, you should have me down for Pleasanton...... :D .....Cliff, thanks for the link...getting them today. 5 days guys!!!

[Patrick330i]

Thanks K, I kinda figured that this would be happening all the way from the Oregon border to the Mexico border.
I'm sure with all that is happening in Santa Babara lately, that the word is out is out up and down the state (you know, CHP/cop talk) :dunno: so they will have there eyes peeled.
We always keep our eyes open thru King City, but thanks for the other info, S.M. TO S.B.

I just made a trip from OC up to Portland on the 5. All was clear until I hit Los gatos. Then there were several CHPs north of Redding, which surprised me. Oregon is notorious for cops, but there aren't many of them. In other news, just wanted to let you guys know that I am out this year. Baby on the way and I have been grounded due to wife's risk of premature delivery. Have fun! :thumbup:

[Patrick330i]

So what's the latest Patrick, are you coming down? :dunno:

So listen to this, I miss last year because of baby issues and this year I am out again because of a baby on the way. I swear, two kids is it for me, snip, snip. :cry: :D

[Keith]

So listen to this, I miss last year because of baby issues and this year I am out again because of a baby on the way. I swear, two kids is it for me, snip, snip. :cry: :D

Sorry to here your not "coming" again, but your reason is a good reason, good luck (well, your wife) on the delivery. :thumbup:

[SpeedinBlueBima]

keith, whats up man, sorry i never managed to email you that i wasnt ocmmin down with the caravan, but im guessing you figured since my car was in the shop, us goin down on thursday was VERY last minute

hope everyone else had a safe drive home, the E34 M5 lost its water pump in gillroy, way too many bad things happened this year

[Cliff]

FWIW, we had a few casualties in what turned out to be a fairly epic return caravan and I wouldn't mind seeing some updates posted to this thread. Ben's blown 99 M3 cab lost a pulley on Highway 1 just South of Big Sur (pretty much the ass end of nowhere) and Greg's E34 M5 lost its water pump in Gilroy.

On the bright side, lunch at Lolo's in Morro Bay was delicious. I dropped Boris off at Keith's house around 7:30 or so...

[clymberz]

FWIW, we had a few casualties in what turned out to be a fairly epic return caravan and I wouldn't mind seeing some updates posted to this thread. Ben's blown 99 M3 cab lost a pulley on Highway 1 just South of Big Sur (pretty much the ass end of nowhere) and Greg's E34 M5 lost its water pump in Gilroy.

On the bright side, lunch at Lolo's in Morro Bay was delicious. I dropped Boris off at Keith's house around 7:30 or so...

Holy cow, Cliff. That sucks!

But look on the bright side. At least we *didn't* have a mini-van crash in Monterey with a caravan pile-up!!! What was she thinking? :-)

It was great riding with you. Later!

[Cliff]

Holy cow, Cliff. That sucks!

But look on the bright side. At least we *didn't* have a mini-van crash in Monterey with a caravan pile-up!!! What was she thinking? :-)

It was great riding with you. Later!
It didn't suck for me, fortunately (beyond it being a very long drive home). I'm just wondering how the folks whom we left behind fared.

[Keith]

What's up guys, I just got out of bed and I "never" sleep this late, just really exhausted!
Carl and I got home around 12:30, the truck finally showed up at 8:30 and then we flew (that driver drove that truck like Ben drives his M3) up to Seaside to drop his M3 off at My BMW.
Ben can talk more about it when he can.
I talked to Allen when we were coming into Monterey and he told me about Greg's car. :yikes:

We will have to start a new thread about our experiences this year at Bimmerfest and our drive up and back, watch for that.
I now need to check about 20 more emails.

Keith

[RKT BMR]

What's up guys, I just got out of bed and I "never" sleep this late, just really exhausted!
Carl and I got home around 12:30, the truck finally showed up at 8:30 and then we flew (that driver drove that truck like Ben drives his M3) up to Seaside to drop his M3 off at My BMW.
Ben can talk more about it when he can. :wow: 12:30?!?!??

We made some good time up 1 after we left you guys at 6pm. I rolled in about 9.

BTW, I'm intensely curious to know if my diagnosis was correct regarding the failure. I sure hope that pully was shattered just from the broken belt, and not a failure of the tensioner and oil filter housing. Keith -- PM me Ben's email!

[Spectre]

FWIW, we had a few casualties in what turned out to be a fairly epic return caravan and I wouldn't mind seeing some updates posted to this thread. Ben's blown 99 M3 cab lost a pulley on Highway 1 just South of Big Sur (pretty much the ass end of nowhere) and Greg's E34 M5 lost its water pump in Gilroy.

On the bright side, lunch at Lolo's in Morro Bay was delicious. I dropped Boris off at Keith's house around 7:30 or so...What time did you guys make it to Lolo's? Since I was staying north of Santa Barbara, I got there a bit earlier, but even meandering along CA-135 and 1, I was done with lunch at Lolo's around 12:30. I was hoping to see everyone, but I guess it was a late lunch.

Driving up 1 was great. Just wish those some of the slow rolling idjits knew how to use the turnouts. :rolleyes:

Looking forward to next year's Bimmerfest already! :thumbup:

[Keith]

:wow: 12:30?!?!??

We made some good time up 1 after we left you guys at 6pm. I rolled in about 9.

BTW, I'm intensely curious to know if my diagnosis was correct regarding the failure. I sure hope that pully was shattered just from the broken belt, and not a failure of the tensioner and oil filter housing. Keith -- PM me Ben's email!

Hi Dave, if you haven't heard yet, it was the water pump the froze up and broke the belt, then I'm sure caused the damaged to the pulley. :dunno:

[Thrasherlife]

Hi Dave, if you haven't heard yet, it was the water pump the froze up and broke the belt, then I'm sure caused the damaged to the pulley. :dunno:

Wow...that sucks. Glad to hear you guys finally made it out of there. It was a good thing you took an extra day of keith :yikes:. Oh and by the way, Keith, you did an excelent job this year of getting the caravans together, setting up dinner and lunch and a special spot at bimmerfest.... I just wanted you to know that it doesn't go unappreciated. And next time we're at Lolo's you need to relax and enjoy the excelent food :rofl:.

Later
Thrasherlife

[RKT BMR]

Oh and by the way, Keith, you did an excelent job this year of getting the caravans together, setting up dinner and lunch and a special spot at bimmerfest.... I just wanted you to know that it doesn't go unappreciated.Seconded, majorly! You deserve big props for adding immensely to the good time for the Bay Bimmerz and PNAC gang, Keith... heartfelt thanks, buddy! :thumbup: And next time we're at Lolo's you need to relax and enjoy the excelent food :rofl:Go easy on him, Jason... he suffers from a rare malady called "restless body syndrome" when there are more than five people at a meal :rofl:

[Spectre]

I'll third the sentiments, Keith. This was my first caravan down to Bimmerfest, and it was a smooth, enjoyable experience. You are one organized guy. :thumbup:

[Keith]

Thanks for the props guys, I do what I have to do, to take care of my crew!!!! :thumbup: :D

NOW, I can't wait for next year! :cry: :thumbup:

I will be planning something soon, keep your eyes to the computer.
The place where Ben broke down will be a destination for some that will enjoy a nice "weekend" and we can do Hearst Castle too. :thumbup:

I will post when I can, probably a couple months, if not, it will be the fall for this one. :dunno:

[clymberz]

Hi Dave, if you haven't heard yet, it was the water pump the froze up and broke the belt, then I'm sure caused the damaged to the pulley. :dunno:


Keith & the BayBimmerz team,

Big thanks from Tamara, Karrie and I. They said they actually had a blast and didn't realize how much fun it was going to be. In fact, Karrie is even looking into buying an X3 now. ;) (I couldn't talk her into an M)

:p

I had a blast hanging with you all and checking out the cool cars. Can't wait for the next one!

Thank you for organizing!!

[M3Style95]

cant wait for another meet, keep in contact keith. highway 1 is my neck of the woods.

Thanks for the props guys, I do what I have to do, to take care of my crew!!!! :thumbup: :D

NOW, I can't wait for next year! :cry: :thumbup:

I will be planning something soon, keep your eyes to the computer.
The place where Ben broke down will be a destination for some that will enjoy a nice "weekend" and we can do Hearst Castle too. :thumbup:

I will post when I can, probably a couple months, if not, it will be the fall for this one. :dunno:

[96m3]

Keith,everyone appreciates the work you put into this.Great drive,great event with great people.Lets get together real soon and keep in touch.
Susan and Martin

[RKT BMR]

I had a blast hanging with you all and checking out the cool cars. Can't wait for the next one!It was really great meeting the three of you. Now that you've got T & K hyped on BMW enthusiasm and community, we expect to see you at some of the Bay Bimmerz drives and events between now and the next fest, dude!

I haven't been really involved in BB stuff outside of the 'fest, but I expect to be a regular from now on. The weekend Keith is referring to above on the CA coast is going to be fantastic!

[RKT BMR]

Keith,everyone appreciates the work you put into this.Great drive,great event with great people.Lets get together real soon and keep in touch.
Susan and MartinTrying to keep all the people straight that I met... You two were in the M3 that drove back with me in the two-car minicaravan after we consoled Ben for a few hours, right? :D

[Keith]

Keith,everyone appreciates the work you put into this.Great drive,great event with great people.Lets get together real soon and keep in touch.
Susan and Martin

Thank you Susan & Martin, it was great to meet you both and can't wait for the Ragged Point Inn "weekend" meet, I'm really looking forward to it.
I was thinking a fall run for this, you know, Sept., Oct. ?
That's when the coast is really beautiful, not to mention rates are lower and there's less people. :thumbup:
How about incorporating Heasrt Castle in there as well?????
"Dinner" in Cambria, my wife and I have "the spot".
I'll keep you and others posted on this, it "will" be fun for couples and singles alike!

[96m3]

Keith,we will look forward to it.
Dave,sorry I couldnt go any quicker on the way back,Susan was having a fit.That guy in the blue BMW could not drive.I think the guy in the Yellow Miata had fun with us,I let him past,made his day.
Martin

[RKT BMR]

Keith,we will look forward to it.
Dave,sorry I couldnt go any quicker on the way back,Susan was having a fit.That guy in the blue BMW could not drive.I think the guy in the Yellow Miata had fun with us,I let him past,made his day.My bad, Martin. I got a bit anxious to get home, and the twisties were so tempting.

Pass on my apologies to Susan. Had my wife been with me, it would have been a far more sedate drive. :D

I really enjoyed meeting both of you!

[clymberz]

My bad, Martin. I got a bit anxious to get home, and the twisties were so tempting.

Pass on my apologies to Susan. Had my wife been with me, it would have been a far more sedate drive. :D

I really enjoyed meeting both of you!

Yeah, if you have a chance to grab the twisties, you gotta go for it, cuz you never know when you are going to be caught behind a truck or something.

Your wife and Susan shouldn't feel too bad either. My wife gets car sick on twisties so I wouldn't have been able to do the drive with her...either that, or i'd have to let her drive :bawling:

Susan/Martin - It was great having lunch w/ the two of you!

[Keith]

Yeah, if you have a chance to grab the twisties, you gotta go for it, cuz you never know when you are going to be caught behind a truck or something.

Your wife and Susan shouldn't feel too bad either. My wife gets car sick on twisties so I wouldn't have been able to do the drive with her...either that, or i'd have to let her drive :bawling:

Susan/Martin - It was great having lunch w/ the two of you!

I know what you mean Alex, my wife gets car sick just "looking" at the twisties when "I'm" driving.
She's fine when she drives, but let her drive :nono:
We will have to go down 101 then cut over to Cambria and then up Hwy 1 to get to Ragged Point in the fall!
It will be faster that way anyway. :thumbup: