1st Annual X5 World Meet!! Come One, Come All!!
 

OK, guys. It's set!!

For those of you who have not been following our "East Coast X5World Meet" thread, read it all here and here for all background information.

What Is it?
I will be hosting the first annual X5World Meet in Tega Cay, SC, 10 minutes south of Charlotte, NC.

When and Where
October 22, 2005.

The exact location will be the Tega Cay Beach and Swim Club (see picture below).

Time is yet to be determined. I am looking for suggestions. I was thinking it could start at 1:00 or 2:00 PM until 6:00 or 7:00 PM? What do you guys think?

What We Will Do
There are no set activities. However, the following comes to mind:
- Meet your fellow "board members."
- Drink some beer and/or wine.
- Eat some food.
- Listen to some music.
- Possibly go out on Juan's boat.
- Possibly play some golf.
- Possibly go to Charlotte and hang out -- play pool, drink some martinis, smoke some cigars. Whatever.
- Suggestions are welcome!! If anyone wants to do anything in particular, let me know!!

Who's Invited
Anyone who wants to come. I have two couches, and two sofa-bed thingies that people can use. UCrew, SuperGreg (if he makes it) and Drex have dibs on those "luxurious" sleeping arrangements. My house is big enough to host a few more. Just don't expect a "comfortable" bed. :D I can garantee good coffee, good food, and a shower. Sleeping will have to be done on a couch or the floor, though. Nonetheless, you're more than welcome to stay in my house.

Who's Coming
So far, the following board members have expressed the desire to attend (if I am missing anyone, let me know):
- UCrewX5
- Drex
- ncx
- LCC
- TQ2K
- motordavid
- alpac
- SuaveX5
- jmh
- jvz
- DinanX5
- tijanaw
- Rob_
- (Possible) SuperGreg
- (Possible and Hopefully) PersonaNonGrata :)
- Kaefer :D

Now What?
If you want to come, RSVP by posting here, via PM, or via email. Does not matter to me. Just let me know you're coming.

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/7/0/img_clubhouse.jpg

Juan

Alright, now... You guys had better start RSVPing...!! lol

I made the reservations, so, I'd better start getting some responses here soon! :D

Juan

1. NCX. Confirmed.

ps. A group shot of all the X5's and all the attendees would be cool near that clubhouse driveway, and should be a must-have on your list of things to do that day.

edit: will bring wife too if others will be there

Rob_ Confirmed!

It will be my wife and I. I agree with NCX..."Group Photo" :thumbup:

Alpac confimed

TQ2K and Wife - Confirmed for 1st X5 World Meet!

Thanks Juan!

What a splendid idea!!

Digital camera: Check!

Juan

Eh too bad SC is soooo far away. :mad:

Naaah... it's only two hours by plane! :D

Seriously, though. Keep your eye out for an e-saver for that weekend. That may be an inexpensive way for you to attend. Just a thought...

Juan

I will definitely attend, with or without female B/N.

JV

Eh why attend by plane, when this is an X5 meet. One of these days, I gotta make the trek down to the USA for one of these meets.

I reckon my X5 would have gone the greatest distance. :D

Well, agreed (sorta -- md is driving here in his vette!)... The main reason to meet is to get to know all the fellow board members more than anything else. Anyway, hope you can make it down sometime. :thumbup:

Juan

LCC Confirmed!

Hey J, even thought I cant be there, FYI, this is a great thing. Hopefully there will be one next year or some other time in the near future...I will be sure to be there... :thumbup:

Oh yeah, BTW, I just got back from the pub so please forgive me for my slurred typing..I was introduced to a "new" Carlsberg Export label today and it kicked my a$$ big time..I am absolutely LIT!

Anyway, I just found out today Uncle Sam is sending me to East Coast North Carolina in June of '06 with no more Japan, Korea. Singapore or UK tours to look forward to.. (which is the best news Ive received all year) so I will be there next time around for sure!...

Thanks again for sparing your time, home and energy for this...And be sure to take a lot of pics for all (who couldnt attend) to enjoy!! :)

Juan, You can put me down as tentative as I have some thing going on that will confirm the date later. Will have to break the journey in MD. How far is X5 factory from your place?

This is too bad you cannot be with us. Where will you be in East North Carolina next year? Wilmington area? this is a nice place. Yea their beers are pretty strong overthere in UK. I used to go there for my work pretty often when I was still living in France. One evening I was invited by some British friends for a pub party. I remember drinking 1 pint, 2 pints, 3 pints ... :beerchug: may be 4 pints and then....the only thing I remember is when I woke up :confused: in the hotel the next morning with the worst hangover I ever had. :hammer: . I love their beers though.

Baring something unforseen, I'm in. The better half is a question mark, but that isn't a factor in my being there.

I would love to attend, but I already have a prior engagement that weekend already!! You guys/gals will have a great time and definitely post the pics!!

Ok pencil me in. I plan to leave Boston/MA either very early on the 21st or if I get back in time from the west coast I might head up to NYC the afternoon of the 20th.

If there's an interest maybe we can even arrange a visit to the BMW factory the following Monday, use Sunday for a nice drive around NC/SC (I am sure Motordavid has some good suggestions :D ).
I could also try and see if the folks from StealthONE would give me a couple of their StealthONE to install them into X5's and have a little DIY ModFest ?

I am most likely going to stay in Charlotte Friday night and Saturday (the Westin), as Juan already suggested maybe we can also plan to get together for drinks etc in Charlotte (Sat/Sun) ?

Just a few ideas....

As things become more firm we can also plan the carvan route. Right now I am thinking along the lines Nashua/NH, Boston/MA, CT (New Haven/Greenwich), NYC, Philly/PA, Washington/DC) ???

- Jan

I'd love to go! I can't, though... That is the weekend before my birthday, and I've got plans. :-( Make sure to take LOTS of pics, and post them!

Jan - I might be in for a factory tour on Monday.

Well, we're just gonna have to hold another one next year then!! :thumbup: :D

That is indeed good news! Congrats!

Juan

Great ideas, Jan. I'll contact the folks in Spartanburg and see if we can do something on Monday? I love your ModFest idea, too.

I was also thinking about talking with my local dealer, and ask them if they'd like to come. Maybe have an E90 for us to drool over? Or maybe something to raffle off -- merchandise or accessory? (a BWM cup, hat, something like that? I don't know... cargo net for the back -- anything.)

Juan

Factory is only about 1.5 hours from my house; unfortunately, it is not opened on Saturdays. Jan has mentioned the possibility of our caravaning around NC/SC on Sunday (or, stay here in Charlotte), and then go for a factory tour on Monday.

Juan

OK, I took some pics today when I went by the beach club earlier to reserve the place. The two young girls there were just hanging out, apparently. I asked them if they were the on-call life guards, and they said no. I then asked, "OK, can I take your picture nontheless?" They simply smiled. I took that as a "yes." :D (I'm such a perv.)

Anyway, this is where we'll hold it. There IS a pool, but it will be closed, so I did not take a picture of it. Enjoy.

Juan

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Nice clubhouse :thumbup: This is going to be an awesome meet!!

I certainly hope so!! Thanks for making this thread a sticky, by the way. :)

Juan

It doesn't look like I will make it. Minimum airfare is $400 +. If I can find a more reasonable airfare prior to the event, I will let you know.

Keeping you informed,
Greg

p.s. I checked flights into Charlotte only

Hope we can make it work, SG. You should also look into flights into Greensboro, NC, or Columbia, SC. I can drive up (or down) to pick you up. Usually, flights to those cities are a lot cheaper. Both are about one hour's drive from Charlotte.

Juan

Thanks, I'll take a look right now...

Unfortunately, they are about the same price as Charlotte :mad:

Screw it! Fly to Raleigh and get a 30 dollar rental...It'll be more than worth the extra $$$...

Love the ModFest idea too... I've been thinking about a V1/S1 anyway.
We should also send some pictures and a quick write-up into Roundel (BMW CCA mag) - I'm sure they'd post a blurb about our exploits!!

Looks wonderfull Juan, are the two girls part of the rent too? :)

I'll be there w/MyCEO...
Computer glitches since Monday night, 8-8-'05, (seperate post).

I may be outta pocket, and incommunicado for a while.

I"ll check back in a couple days, from the 'puters here at our public library...if someone
needs me, do a PM, not email. Over and out...
md

I wish...!! lol

Caravan drive down to Juan's place
 

What are your plans on driving down to N.C.?

I'm in West Chester, PA 19380 and plan on leaving 4pm on 10/21 and stop over for some sleep at Durham, NC then head over to Juan's place arriving at around 1pm.

Thanks!

LOL..tell me about it..Been drinking them for years and they still knock me out..BTW, Ill be moving north of Wilmington..About 10-15 minutes from Atlantic Beach (Morehead City area)....

Def be there! :thumbup:

Cool, man! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Juan

I always stay in Downtown when I'm Charlotte. What part of town are you in Juan? Any Hilton's close? Hate to miss out on points... :D

Larry

Yup! Here's a link to the Hilton in Center City.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Juan

This is the Hilton I always stay at. Is this close to the festivities?

15 - 20 minute drive -- at most? Charlotte Center City is approximately 14 or 15 miles from my house. How fast will you be driving? :D

I will post detailed directions to the place as we get closer to the event.

Juan

I've love to join in but it's too far for me. When someone invite somewhere in California maybe I'll go. Until then enjoy and post some pics...

Bing,

Yeah, I know it's far from CA, so I understand. We'd love to have as many people as possible. PersonaNonGrata (CA), and SuperGreg (AZ) also want to come, but the distance may be an issue. Let's hope you guys can work something out.

Juan

I asked Kev to check on a tik to Raleigh, and it turned out to be 130 bucks cheaper...Still might be an issue however..Rental, etc...

hmmmm... I'll go pick him up! This way he won't need to do a rental. I'll PM him. Thanks, man!

I can pick him up at the Raleigh airport or at any hotel in the Raleigh area on my way to Charlotte. I am thinking about doing the trip to Charlotte and return the same day though and he may want to stay longer.

Wow... thanks for the offer alpac. If he wants to stay longer, I can take him back to Raleigh. Let's see if we can work it out.

Kevin??

Juan

Damn, I'd love to, but I'll be up in Philly celebrating my b-day 3 days early... no, i'm not givin the age. I'm having issues with this one :(

Well, sorry to hear that you won't be able to make it. Maybe you should consider coming down and celebrating your birthday with us! :D

In any case, if you can't maket it, happy early birthday! :thumbup:

Juan

OK, an update:

1. The folks at the Swim and Beach Club called me and said that they will let me use the place for free. Yup, gratis. Kostenloss. :D I do a lot of volunteer work for the city and the local Lions club. They decided to reward me by letting me use it for free. Cool, huh? :thumbup:

2. I have the DJ lined up. He'll be there from 2:00 PM 6:00 PM, or so.

3. There is a local Carolina barbeque place here that I will contact to provide us with some chow. We've used this place before, and it's some good stuff. Anyone ever had some authentic Carolina BBQ? Again, if anyone has any dietary limits (vegetarian, for example), please let me know. I will accomodate you.

4. I was at the dealer today, and talked to a couple of folks there. I don't have a definitive answer, but looks like they'll be willing to provide us with a few goodies (BMW coffee mugs, hats, maybe?) that we can maybe raffle off or as prizes (see below).

5. I thought it'd be fun to have a little trivia game. The restriction, however, is that the trivia subjects would be X5, X5World, or X5World members! What do you guys think?

6. I will put together a little "package" with directions, local hotels, places of interest, and so forth.

Again, any suggestions and/or ideas are welcome and encouraged.

Juan

Wow... No comments on the "traditional Carolina BBQ" menu item??

What, am I gonna have to provide some adult enterntainment to get you guys excited?? lol

(kidding, of course... I know some of you are bringing wives/girlfriends and kids.)

Juan

Sounds interesting. Is this the Carolina BBQ ? Thanks for your efforts.

You got it! The place from which we get our BBQ has both "eastern Carolina" (vinegar-based) and "western Carolina" (tomato sauce-based). Here, eastern vs. western carolina BBQ is about as heated an argument as "Carolina vs. Duke." You can't like both, by the way. It's one or the other. I prefer eastern Carolina BBQ, but they're both good. :thumbup:

Juan

I love Carolina BBQ. I still can't convince the wife to come...maybe not a bad thing. :rofl:

Absolutely! Sounds wonderful :thumbup:

I'd love to get some of those famous Carolina BBQ.

Juan, the weekend of the 22nd is SURPRISINGLY open for me, so I'm going to try my best to make it down there! I'm looking forward to it, guys! :thumbup:

ATB, Zach

Great to hear!! Hey, you should contact JVZ. He's in the DC area, and I think he may be caravaning down with a couple of other folks.

Looking forward to seeing all you guys. :thumbup:

Juan

Do any of the local hire companies over there hire out X5's? I know Hertz and a few others do 3's and 5's.......

We have been thinking about a few weeks holiday in the States and if we're gonna come over we're gonna have to do it right!

Cheers

Holy cow! You would CERTAINLY get the prize for traveling the longest distance!! :) :thumbup:

I do not know the answer, but I can gladly call around, and see if anyone does. How's that? Can you give me a day or two to find out?

thanks!

Juan

I know that Hertz rents Audi A6 and A8s.. But I'm not sure about BMWs.

Kaefer


Wish I could come! I would be too much of a temptation for those Southern boys to pull me over,with my personalized "Yankee" tags.

Dude! C'mon... don't let that stop you. As a matter of fact, there is contingency of northeasterners driving down, including JVZ who is also from the DC area. I believe they'll be caravaning down... you should join them. It'll be fun. :)

Juan

Can I tentatively RSVP, I might have to work that day but if not I will definitely be attending.

Absolutely! Hope you can make it. Looking forward to seeing you if you do.

Juan

As of right now, count me in! I just realized that I'm off that weekend. Not sure if I can stick around for the proposed factory tour on Monday, but I'll be there Saturday! :thumbup:

Alright!! Great to hear. Looking forward to seeing you here.

Juan

I would love to come unfortunately the wifey is impossible to convince, hopefully she'll be going to Peru around that date and I'll be able to get away !!! he he he Now if this was the case I would definitely make it !!! lol

Well, I certainly hope you can make it, Fulanito! Looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible.

Juan

Just copped a room at the Super8 on Riverview Rd, which I think is pretty close to JK's Lifestyles of the Rich Compound!

Not the Hilton or Marriott or Ritz-Carlton, but I'm on a fixed income budget and I lived in those joints for 30 yrs on the ExpAcct.

But, we are booked for Sat. night, Oct. 22nd, and cooking, calendar-wise...
BR,md
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This post should have been "here", not in JK's Zaino and UltraShield section...
yeah, I am an idiot!

Glad to hear it, David! Let me know if you need anything from me.

Gracias, mi amigo...

Good shape, here. Well, uhm, er, pretty good shape considering!

I may have the only Mod Less X there, unless we count Spinners, lol!
BR, md

Hey Juan,
Question for you... just in case we have really bad weather, do we have a backup/plan B schedule? Will the club house be sufficient for all of us to be inside in case of really crappy weather? So far it looks good but you never know. Just thought I'd mention it.
-K

I don't think that will be a problem. The beach club is pretty big. I don't know how many people it can hold, but certainly 100 would not be a problem, and by last count, we are not close to that number. We've used it before for birthday parties and baby showers with 30 or 40 people with no problems. I think we should be OK. :thumbup:

I plan on docking my boat nearby, so if the weather is bad, it may hamper THAT, but aside from that, I think we're good! :)

Juan

GREAT, Thanks!