The Official WestFest IV Information Thread
 

First off thank you all for your patience. It is has been a very long time since the discussion about a West Coast meet came up but the wait will be worth it. Putting these events on are not easy and trying to please everyone is very difficult so I apologize in advance if anyone cannot make it. I'd love to have everyone out but that's not realistic. I am very excited about the event and the level of enthusiasm for it. So here it is:

WestFest IV will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Indio is in the Palm Springs area which is about 2 hours by car from Los Angeles. More details as far as location, times, local amenities, etc will be provided later. I just wanted to get the official date and location out so you can start planning.

This event will be amazing. We had an incredible turnout at WestFest III with about 25 X5's making the trip out. This time I am hoping for even more X5's and with the inclusion of X3's, we will have an impressive showing. This is an opportunity to really meet the people you've been "meeting" here, put faces with names, see some cool BMW's, and late October in the Palm Springs area is the perfect time for a weekend getaway.

Crevier BMW is our main sponsor and they are generously providing catered food, door prizes, and awesome raffle prizes. Their Parts Department Team will be there to meet everyone. They really enjoy these events and enjoy just hanging out with fellow BMW enthusiasts. It is through the generosity and enthusiasm of Crevier that we can have this meet. They sponsored the previous WestFests and have been with us for a long time. They are truly an old friend.

Tom G. from EAS is also helping me make this event a reality. He will be in attendance with his demo X5 and M3 to show off the latest and greatest products from EAS. He's got some hot new products and you will not be disappointed. He's been a good friend to us here at X5world and the answer man on iPod and video-in-motion issues. He might even have some products there for sale so you can go home with some extra goodies.

Invision Industries has also helped make this event possible. They are the manufacturers of those trick headrest monitors that we all want and many members here have. Lawrence (acedeucy) has been on X5world and has become one of the gang as well as providing support and information, not to mention offering some special deals for us. Lawrence might be able to make it out to California from Florida but either way, we'll have the latest brochures and information from Invision. He's been very supportive of us and he and his company are continuing to develop that relationship with us.

I will be providing additional details and more more information about the venue, the area, and local amenities. I am planning on having a website up soon. I am also going to set up a dedicated e-mail address for questions and RSVP's. (Note: You must RSVP so that we have an accurate head count for food and other stuff. A post will come later with that address.) Please stay tuned but for now, you've got the date and the place so get planning!

Link to the initial WestFest IV thread

EDIT: The e-mail addresss for WestFest IV is westfest4_@_gmail._c_o_m. (Remove underscores). e-mail to RSVP with the number attending including yourself and e-mail with questions.

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Noice! :2thumbs:

Wouldn't miss it for the world!

Kool & the Gang- I'm 90% probable to make it. Looking at hotels now- appreciate it if you can post info on accomodations soon as you can. Will there be an "official" hotel, etc.

JV

crap! is the 28th a date set in stone?!?!?!

I don't have an official hotel yet but I'm going to try and find one. The last time I went to a large hotel, The Marriott Desert Springs Resort, they wanted a guaranteed number of rooms and if that minimum wasn't met they I would be on the hook for it. No thank you. I was able to get some reduced rates at a couple of places. The website should have some links to local tourism places. Also, if you have specific questions, I'll have the WF e-mail address up soon.

Looking forward to you coming out to the West Coast JV!

Hi Kirk!

I was going to call you but the recent planning got fast and furious. Yes, the 28th is the date that is set in stone. The site is booked and Crevier has it on their calendar. I really hope that you can make it out since you're so close by. It would be fantastic to have another local guy there.

I don't see much of the latter showing up. Ya know, just a hunch based on personal experience.........;)

Right on Kev, I'll be there :thumbup:

Don't be hatin'. This is SoCal and there are lots of BMW people out here who will come out. If we can get 25 X5's out 3 years ago there is absolutely no reason why we can't get some X3's out too.

Help promote the event in the X3 Forum and we can prove your past experiences wrong. :thumbup:

Come on out, let's test drive some more cars ;)

Hey...I'll be there...rent a car and all :thumbup:

Oh MyLanta, I feel you on that 100%

I'm gonna book at one of the Westins and use some Starwood Rewards unless some other option presents itself.

Looking forward to it, and don't forget I still have the "WELCOME X5WORLD" banner if you need it!

JV

JV - don't be making any reservations yet. Let's all try and stay at the same place. We had a blast in DC.

Would be nice to wait, but this thing is about 6 weeks away at this point. I'm playing it safe and if I need to change my hotel, I can do it later:thumbup:

JV

Kevin,

The CEO and plan to be there. I'll send you an RSVP. :thumbup:

Juan

Awesome! Can't join you for a smoke this time though, I quit :D

Did you, really? wow! Congratulations! Good for you! I wish I had that much willpower...! :mad:

Juan

A patch for 2 weeks took the sting off :) You want real willpower, try to stop drinking ;) Quitting smoking was a piece of cake by comparison.

Well, good for you -- on both counts! :thumbup:

Juan

Thanks, I can smell again :nanana:

you can ride shotgun in the beast if my wife can't make it.. :)

good for you buddy.. :thumbup:

Thanks, I'm looking for a new vice now, I got rid of all the old ones :rofl:

how about doing triathalons! dude.. it's like drinking and smoking.. addicting and if you push yourself hard you will get a buzz.. LOL ;)

Since i have never been to one of these can i come too. Pleazzzzze???:confused:

Ok, I am in, going to look for hotels now. I usually stay at the Palm Desert Marriot when I am down that way. Where is everyone staying at?

Depends on everybody's price range. I'm willing to spend up to $350 a nite.

Sounds great Kev. Don't forget to invite your work buddy, his wife, & new baby!;)

I'll let him know but you'd better get your butt out here too. Everyone would love to see your odometer. ;pervert;

Yeah, if Chuckie doesn't show up, he will never hear the end of it!!!

oh charles! I hear there are gonna be ribs!!! :nanana:

I haven't had those ribs in over 2 years now. I'm due. There might not be any left after Joe and I are done with them :D.

Me and the missus will be there barring any changes in our calendar.

Kevin! Can we get Crevier to locate and bring an E70?

Great to hear that you'll be there. I don't know if they can get an E70 by then but I'll ask. I do know that they'll be bringing a Carbon Black 4.4 though. :)

I want to start checking flights and hotels. What airport and any hotel ideas yet?

Southwest has a huge hub on Ontario, Ca. Ditto for Burbank, Orange County (Is that John Wayne Airport), and LAX. It looks like Ontario (ONT), which is on the east side of greater LA, is the closest.

Edit: Palm Springs (PSP) is actually THE closest, it looks like Expedia has some offerings via Salt Lake..

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is right in the area. It's super convenient and an easy airport to get in and out of. It's basically a regional airport that is "international" because you can fly to Canada from there. Ontario is usually a little cheaper and SW flies into ONT and not PSP, it is about an 1.25 hours away. I usually fly out of PSP and pay a little more just to avoid the drive and stress of traffic/missing my flight.

Hotels are aplenty here. We've got everything from Motel 6 to The Lodge (formerly the Ritz Carlton). This is a tourist area so there are lots of hotels. FYI: Palm Springs is pretty cool but it's a little off the beaten path from Indio/Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage. I would recommend staying in the more central area of Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. The Marriott Desert Springs or Marriott Rancho Las Palmas are good. There is a Westin in Rancho Mirage. Those are just some ideas. I'll keep thinking....

I just looked at a brochure for a training I'm attending in Indian Wells and it reminded me of a few more hotels.

• Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa
• Renaissance Esmerelda Resort and Spa
• Miramonte Resort and Spa
• La Quinta Resort and Club
• Embassy Suites Palm Desert

Ribs?! What about Sushi?! Of course we'll be there....it will be in our neck of the woods!!

Besides, I probably have the highest mileage X5 for WestFest IV....

You'd better be there!

I'm so excited! This is going to be a blast. We had such a great time in DC. I expect to see many smiling faces. Should be a great turn out. The first two female premier members will be in attendance. Photo shoot anyone :rofl:

Who is going to get the longest distance traveled award? Where's Bozo? So.....who's in? Be there or be square. :stickpoke I want to meet all you guys.

:iagree: 100%

I will do my best to make it!

Just tell R & J to bring Ella as well!;)

I'll be there as well!

LOL I wish I could. However any trip at this point in time is impossible. I still have one year of high school ya know, along with college apps :hitanykey:

What time will it start and end? It would make sense to book a lodging for the 18th in case of drinking, late social, etc.?
I could finally use the timeshare thing I waisted my money on.

Holy crap, Dr.Drex came up for air :bmw: Awesome, I will look forward to meeting you :thumbup: .

18th? :confused: :nanana:

OMG! I will finally get to meet Dr Drexy... :bow:

Kewl, another doctor!:thumbup:

THAT'S FRIGGIN' AWESOME!

I went to take some pics of our venue and I'll have them up tonight or over the weekend. (It's FF tomorrow so I'll be working on that tonight.)

Can't wait to meet you Dr. D.

I'm thinking of starting at 10:30am and we have the place until about 3:30 or 4:00 on the 28th. :D

Bump. Wish I could go, but have got classes to attend and exams to take. All of you considering going, absolutely must. All of you not considering going absolutely must consider. I went to the DC meet earlier this year, and everyone had a GREAT time! As far as those of you attending go, I expect to see hundreds of pics :).

:thumbup:

The 18th? Do you mean the 28th?? :confused:

NEWS FLASH!

I just got a PM from Lawrence (acedeucy) from Invision and he will be attending along with an Invision equipped X5. I've been wanting to see one of these systems and now we'll get an exclusive presentation from Invision's BMW division manager. :2thumbs: I added that info to the website.

Very cool!!! :woot:

Yeah I will be there! With Bells on!
 

INViSiON Will be there in full effect!

Thanks for the invite and thanks for hard work everyone put in to make this an amazing West Fest!

Can't wait to meet everyone!

-Lawrence :thumbup:

You're a pain in the ass! :rofl: Then I have to figure out a costume too. I could always do that biker witch thing I never did get to wear last year :nanana:

I'll be there!

Can't wait to see old friends and make new ones :bmw:


Katt :D

LOL It was just a suggestion!!

what?? you're telling me you have never cut class before???? and exams?? who cares!! :nanana:

how about you dress up and we'll all look at you like you're :loser: :loco: :nanana: :nanana: just kidding!!! Michelle.. u know we still love you even if you look a little outta place!

Dammmnnn, L!
I may have to figure out a way to get there, to see that costume! :thumbup:
;)

I was upset. I came up with this great costume for a party, then my friend pulled out her back (that happens at our age :rofl: ) and the party was off. I was just looking at the leopard cape, black mini skirt, boots, etc that are in my closet and thinking "What the hell am I ever going to do with this get up?"

OK... I will be there with wife and 2 kids. The question is which X3 will I bring...the white one or the white one?

How about you bring the white one. :nanana: Bring them both because we need more X3 representation. So far the X3 guys have not been expressing any interest. What's up with that???

Beats me. I am finding that enthusiasm among X3 owners is fairly limited. I almost think that because there is so little to do to them (insofar as the aftermarket is concerned) there is less rabid enthusiasm. Who knows?

Are you going to come to the LA Chapter auto-x on 10/22 at Hollywood Park?

You're probably right but for most of us, the enthusiasm comes from the ownership experience and commeraderie. You've got both hence you're coming. :D

I won't be coming in for that event. I'll be sneaking away from the wife to do the BMW Performance Drive at California Speedway on the 17th.

I haven't done any visible mods as of yet but because i have received so much informating regarding what I have done i stuck around here and found that indeed the saying is true. "X5world - Where you come for the information but stay for the friendships"

Ok this might seem like a dumb question but I am from across the Pond which is the nearest internation airport to this event? i am guess it is LA if so how far is it from there?

I think LAX is the closest international airport. Don't know if the other So Cal airports are international. It is 125 miles to Palm Springs. Are you going to get the award for the longest distance traveled? :thumbup:

I am just thinking about it at the moment if I can get flights at a good price I might make the trip also might get to see some of the other places Cali has to offer.The main problem for us from the UK everything is so cheap! So have to go mad buying clothes and stuff and that is before I start on bits for the X5

Try the Palm Springs International airport first (PSP), the next closest would be the Ontario (ONT) airport. It is in Riverside county which is much closer than (LAX) LA county.

Wrong :nanana: We can't expect you to be a West Coast expert though can we :rofl: . It's Ontario (ONT).

I SAID I didn't know :dunno:

Maybe we can now call you the Mistress of Misinformation? Inside joke.

I'm just bustin' your balls on the weekend early shift Laura :)

UK in the house! I got an e-mail from X5Sport before I check this thread but that would be insane if he came all the way from the UK. He'll blame me because we exchanged some e-mails and I wrote that it was too bad he couldn't come to WestFest but maybe we'll have a meet in Florida next year. Well I guess that got him thinking. :D

If he does come, we need to get him a bigtime prize for winning the distance award.

Yes PNG it is totally your fault! Giving me crazy ideas! I can get the flights to LAX £350 per person which is not that bad car hire about £250 Not a X5 :-( Any recomendtions on hotels reasonably cheap ish.

X5Sport,
From PNG's WestFestThread post:

"Hotels are aplenty here. We've got everything from Motel 6 to The Lodge (formerly the Ritz Carlton). This is a tourist area so there are lots of hotels. FYI: Palm Springs is pretty cool but it's a little off the beaten path from Indio/Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage. I would recommend staying in the more central area of Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. The Marriott Desert Springs or Marriott Rancho Las Palmas are good. There is a Westin in Rancho Mirage. Those are just some ideas. I'll keep thinking....

I just looked at a brochure for a training I'm attending in Indian Wells and it reminded me of a few more hotels.

• Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa
• Renaissance Esmerelda Resort and Spa
• Miramonte Resort and Spa
• La Quinta Resort and Club
• Embassy Suites Palm Desert" End of Paste...

Several of us have rooms booked at La Quinta Resort & Club...
they have rooms from about 85+ pounds a night and higher
for different packages. See link for details...
http://www.laquintaresort.com/accomm...s/packages.asp

hope ya'll can make the long ride across the Pond and this
country! :thumbup:
BR,mD

Just another reminder to those who plan on coming and have not RSVP'd, please do so. It will really help me out and make sure we have enough food and prizes.

Also, there is a special prize for those who RSVP'd. I'm taking care of that. It's cool. :D

Check the website for more info.

I managed to get some flights booked today cant wait !!!!!

That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!! You will certainly get the prize for the longest distance traveled :thumbup:

That's great! I felt so bad when I read the fares went up so much when you were ready to book. See you in a few weeks. :thumbup:

Wow - Is X5 Sport our furthest member coming to the meet?

Well it is 11+ hours at 550mph So must be 6000 miles ! Just have to book the car and the hotel now.Just could not risk the flights going up again,otherwise I would have never been able to make it. Be prepaired for some more silly questions on Palm springs and hire cars coming very soon LOL

No such thing as silly questions when you're traveling 6000 miles. I'm only traveling 2500 or so miles - you should hear the questions I've come up with for Kev.:rofl:

I can't believe you're coming across the pond and across the states. That is so cool :thumbup:

Very very cool...........this is going to be thee event of the year!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to meet everyone and see all my old friends!!!!!!!!

Katt :D

I hope so Dont know how many more I come too,but hey you never know maybe I could see all of the states and with a bit of timing come to X5 world meets! What ever happened to that meet that ment to be happening in Mexico LOL

I been draggging my foot booking La Quinta since I couldn't find AAA card for discount, the rate went up even with discount the cheapest room goes $215?

Most people drag their feet, but you only drag one foot. I'm impressed :nanana: . I show $300 per night now online with no discounts. You snooze you lose, quit dragging that foot!

Just booked Fri thru Sun at La Quinta. Sure I'm only about 45 mins away, but why not make it a weekend!!!!!!!!


See ya all in 9 day's.


Katt :D

Woo hoo!!! I'm staying Friday through Sunday, too!!!

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!!!

:withstupi, not literally, but :idhitit:, I mean :clueless: , sorry, :imnew:

Potty Mouth!

Hmmmmmmmmm....

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Editing our posts, are we??

Huh? :confused:

The post that JV and I quoted is different than the one that now appears....you edited your original post!

Huh? :)

:bsflag:

Doctors in Chandler Arizona today...
 

...discovered the first ever case of a man putting his foot in his mouth while typing...

I'm just yankin' her chain, and it was on purpose :nanana:

I don't get it :confused:

Meeeeeeeee neither! :mad:

Sorry to hear that :rofl:

And ya ain't gonna "get it" either! :nanana:

WestFest IV Update
 

Well boys and girls it's about 10 days away from the day :-)
I have a few things I would like to announce.
Tulsa Rib Company has agreed to drive out to Indio to feed us all. I promise you won't be disappointed.
BBQ Chicken 1/4's
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Western Style Beans
Rice
Cole Slaw
Corn Bread
Cookies and other sweets.
We will provide the drinks (sorry non-alcoholic only)
I had to commit to at least 80 people. So if the turnout is as good as expected we should be just fine. If the turn-out is not as good as expected no worries I'll bring some disposable containers that you can take back to your hotel rooms to snack on.

Jaime from Meguiars will bring the big beast of a detail truck and offer a car care demonstration to anyone interested. I don't normally like to sell any products at these types of events, but I agreed to allow Meguiars to sell his great products directly to you if you are interested. At WestFest III, Jaime and his team turned out to be one of the highlights of the event. I'm looking forward to seeing him again.

I asked Dinan if they would like to participate, unfortunately they no longer have an X5 to show.....but I do. I will bring my Carbon Black 06-4.4 that I have put some Dinan goodies on, CAI/TB/Strut Brace/Exhaust. I have some Dinan caps and T-Shirts that I will be giving away while I'm there.

Crevier never does anything small and so I don't want to spill it all, but we have some great raffle prizes to give away. I'll leave it all to surprise when the time comes. We will have some goodie bags for all those who RSVP'd. Please don't get left out of the raffle and the rest of the great stuff just because you didn't RSVP. If you plan on coming and haven't RSVP'd yet.......

DO IT NOW

I want everyone to know that Kevin has worked very hard to make this a great event for everyone. Doing something like this can be very time consuming and stressful but he is committed to making WestFest something to be modeled after. As for the WestFest organizers of the past.... We wouldn't be here without you:thumbup:

One last thing, some of you may remember my son Joey. Well he isn’t little anymore and some of you may not even recognize him. He' grown to be taller than me.... wait a minute, everyone is taller than me:confused: Anyway he turns 15 on the Thursday before WFIV. We would like to bring a birthday cake and if you all don't mind sing him a Happy Birthday. That would probably make his day, it would embarrass him but he would still appreciate it.

If anything changes between now and then I will let you know

Joe

Thanks for the update, Joe!

BTW...we are the birthday pros around here! Between Josh, Laura, and I, we don't miss a beat!

Hey Joe,

Sounds amazing! :thumbup:

Katt :D

Thanks Joe for being such a gracious sponsor! Looking forward to meeting you :thumbup:

thanks joe and kevin, looking fwd to a great event in indio. c u all there in 10 days.

Joe,

What can I say? You've been a great supporter of ours and you've come through for us again. I appreciate the acknowledgement of my hard work but it wouldn't be the same without your support. You're the best!

Joey will be having a big serenade as I'm expecting in excess of 80 people. :thumbup:

I'll talk to you on Friday or early next week.

Thanks Joe
Bring the cake - Just watch out for Josh, he likes to beat everyone to the punch line. He'll be singing on Wednesday

Now that was funny :rofl:

Thanks in advance Joe, you are going to make my year with those ribs :D. You have been there ever since WestFest1, and you will always get the first right of refusal for any and all future WF events as well I'm sure! I am really looking forward to this event, as I am positive that this will be the biggest X5 meet held anywhere in the U.S. thus far!!!!!!!!!!!

okay, i'm seriously thinking about going to this. things have changed at work to free me up on friday to head down with the caravan leaving from the bay area. my husband thinks i'm crazy (but he drives a pathfinder, so it's understandable), but i could turn this into a quick trip to visit family in LA as well...

WOO HOO!!! Another X3!

That would be awesome! If you are going to come and spend the weekend or part of the weekend I'd get on the stick and make some hotel reservations now. Also, let me know ASAP if you are coming since I'm kind of organizing things. ;)

Contact Autoxer and/or Quicksilver re: NorCal caravan.

R6girl, It would be great to have you join us. Wuzin might be coming down too. We are planning to meet in Dublin at 8:30am and get started around 9am. It should be fun!

joe,
 

Joe and Kevin this is really a streesful to orgainized.I really THANK YOU for the hard work to make this event a reality.So I hope X5 or what should say BMW Ultimate car lovers should come.As every said Where you come for the information
but stay for the friendships.
See you there in 7 days..... Take care all and drive safe.

What time you figure on gettin there leaving Dublin at 9:00am.:dunno:

If Josh leads, we will be there by 4pm or sooner! But I think realistically, 5pm or so with one short stop for lunch and gas. What do you think?

I have done that drive from SF and made it to PS in 8 hours before, so that's what I am thinking.

I'm so excited :bmw: :boogie: :excited:

I'm packing as we speak (type) :D

I was wondering based on what others who live in SoCal have said. That is whatever you do try to head for PS from LA around noon because after that on a friday the traffic is brutal.

True dat. Fortunately you guys can avoid a lot of it by going over the top and not going I-5 to I-10. Cutting through Sylmar, Pasadena, and cutting over to the I-15 from the 210 is best.

Having said that though, it never hurts the leave earlier. Shoot for an hour or two earlier and if you run an hour late you're still doing well.

PS: You might want to contact Josh for some updated info from him.

Who is the lead dog now ? You better not drive like a grandma and miss dinner John :stickpoke

Me, grandma??? I just might have to after getting another speeding ticket on Friday :mad:

Thanks Kevin, I will be coordinating with the NorCal group then.

I started too and I'm already here. :rofl:


Katt :D

Can't say but I can tell you this. Your talkin california, where people headed for LA down I-5 are know to flirt with 100MPH on a regular basis.

Talkin to John about now regarding a reassement per departure time. But no no me no mis din din. Also want to get my ride to the spa for a shampoo.

Shoot me your cellphone number via PM.

If you do get here in time for a wash on Friday, I can direct you to the nearest place to the hotel or the nearest place to wherever dinner is. I washed my X5 tonight but I'm sure it'll get dirty during the week while the wife is driving it. Oh well. I'll have to give it a quick bath later in the week.

Thanks for the directions. Guess i better get out a map or at least see where Navi takes me with a pre-plotted course. The way you describe it seems simple enough although where to pick up 210 from I-10 I will have to look up. Will be at AAA tomorrow. :)

You won't hit the 10 until you've come down the 15 from the 210. You'll pick up the 10 at San Bernardino so you'll have avoided the LA stuff. You will likely slow down considerably on the 10 when you hit Redlands. For some reason it totally bogs down there and then opens right back up. Strange....

Schweet My X5 got detailed friday

Not a complaint but it's courious how folks from SoCal see the need to insert THE in front of highway numbers. :rofl:

Man, you're a picky dude aren't you? ;)

The "the" in front of "10" is necessary unless you have "I" in it as in "I-10". Otherwise it sounds weird to say "take 210 to 15 to 10". It's like how car companies try to personify cars by saying stuff like "Camry is the best car in its class". :confused: On the other hand, saying "take the Interstate 210 to the Interstate 15 to the Interstate 10" is bananas. There the "the" is superfluous.

Then again, maybe we're thinking to much about this. :tsk:

Great for the X5 but I hope you got detailed too. Don't want to show up less than primped do you?

Actually not picky at all. I need a writing class in all honesty. (I violate the your You're usage all the time);)

In fact what sounds weird to you is what we in NorCal do all the time. Example from pleasanton take 580 to 680 north, then west on 24 to 580, then head west on 80 towards San francisco. Notice THE is not used once in reference to any interstate. THE is not necessary to state the abvious.

Don't take it personally. I use to Live in SoCal. Graduated from Gardena High so i have always noticed those little cultural FUN differences. :) I didn't mean to make a big deal out of it. We NorCal folks notice it sometime and we like to give our SoCal neighbors what for in jest.:nanana: But we still love ya:rofl:

No offense taken and now that you mention it, the NorCal thing is so true. My wife went to grad school up there and I have a sister up there so I've spent my share of time on 680 and 24. :D It didn't even occur to me. Sometimes NorCal and SoCal are like two seperate states.

How true how true. :thumbup:

ROFL I am ALWAYS detailed :)

HUH??? :dunno:

RSVP's ARE NOW CLOSED!

There has been a tremendous response and I thank all of those sent me their RSVP's. Unfortunately I have to cut them off now. I waited until the latest possible time but that's it. What does that mean? Those who did RSVP are given priority for food since we had to order based on the number of people I knew were coming and only those who RSVP'd will be getting any goodies Crevier is giving away. Sorry but we can only account for the number of people I knew would be there. That's why I kept stressing the need to RSVP.

If you did not RSVP you are not going be turned away by any means but just understand that we have to take care of those who committed and responded early. Thank you for your understanding.

Makes perfect sense to me ;)

Are you going to update the "Who's coming" thread?

i think kev has 80+ and he's dreading listing everyone ha ha ha ha ha :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing everyone.
 

Greg & Kevin: You did get my RSVP weeks ago?? Didn't you???

Hi Rob. I got it way back when. :thumbup:

Great!!
So what's going on Fri and Sat nights??

Can I auction off my barbeque ribs for charity......?

No, now respect the rib :rofl:

have the Esperanza fires affected traffic on the I-10 going to palm springs?

I-10 is unaffected by the fire.

You can see the smoke from 10, but no effect on traffic.

I left Valencia CA, Magic Mountain, at 2:45 PM yesterday. Traffic was pretty bad even though I took 210 detour to avoid traffic I got to Cabazon near the fire at 6:20. I didn't hear any road blockage from Sirius radio.

At 9:40 pm while on our way to La Quinta I was doing 80 mi/hr there was a crazy pickup truck driver making a U-turn on the freeway right in front of me. He stuck his nose and I veered of just by few inches. Without my evasive move I am certain that my X would have made few spins and there would have been massive freeway pile up. Very close call.

I got back from WFIV at around 3PM today...

it was a great event, thank you to Kevin for the great organziation and great venue, and for Joe @ Crevier BMW for all the goodies and the excellent food!!!!!!!!! I Had to split early to go to work, but I really wished I coulda stayed longer to get to meet everyone and enjoy a nice sunny afternoon in Indio....Did you guys end up at the casino?

I'm sure everyone will post pictures soon (esp Rob and his mega hard core camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Good to meet everyone there, hope ya'll had a great rest of the afternoon.

Kirk & Drew

We're still waiting to decide what we're going to do, I think we're going to go drink!

ha! drinks!!! have fun everyone!!!

We are going to the casino!!!

Goooooooooooooooooooooo Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just did that and it was very expensive.:mad:

Jon you shoulda hung out with superGreg, I herad he won BIG!!!!!

Yeah he won a few pennies.


Katt :D

and so tonite yer going to PE PE PE PE PECHANGA to win a few pennies too! drew and i dont beleive one sec that youve neveer been to pechanga!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Believe it............But now that you mention it, I have to win back the $40 bucks I lost last night at the casino.

:rofl:

get it back from PECHANGA!

I was introduced to a sucker game called 3 card poker. Regular multi-deck black jeck yells 53:47 favored odds to the house but this game turned out to be more like 65:35. It cost me 1 g to find that out.