[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

I want a nice drive with some twisties. lol!

Unless "twisties" are a metaphore for softserve ice cream cones(or boobies) then it looks like we arent going to pt. pleasant.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

(or boobies)

boobies...he said boobies...

[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

boobies...he said boobies...

Calm down killer. I meant:

[JackMac]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

New Hope was a lot of fun and the drive was amazingly set up.

Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I thought we were considering the parking lot behind JackMac's house, in consideration of all the long trips he has to make to these meets. Sometimes his engine actually gets to operating temperature before he arrives!!

Actually, Valley Forge National Park is nearby

We have some amazing twisties in the area (much better than New Hope, believe it or not) but I won't go there for fear of getting from the club.

I like the New Hope area idea - lots to do, it is central to most, would not be as crowded as last time.

Or, anything in the Princeton area? Really, any place with a bar will do just fine.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by JackMac

Really, any place with a bar will do just fine.

[JackMac]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

:...I'm as close to stock with subtle mod

Your custom suspension doesn't count!

(I like getting that dig in at every opportunity)

[nusevad]

I love those new smilies!

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by JackMac

Your custom suspension doesn't count!

(I like getting that dig in at every opportunity)

[JackMac]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

I think we can have an entire dialog just using the smilies now.

[LEDZEP]

Some of them are quite nice.

Personally, I have no objection to a meet that is in JackMac's back yard. It certainly isn't a prerequisite that everyone must travel some certain distance. It's pretty amazing that we all still meet considering the distance between me and Steve, but good times are worth the travel.

I think we need to consider the purpose or goal of this meet before we decide on a location. If the idea is a small GTG with the usual small crowd then we have many options that may or may not include overnight stay, etc. But if the purpose of the meet is a Week 10 reunion and we want to open the invitation to the entirety of the original Week Tenners plus assorted special guests, then I think we should plan on a location that is as central as possible for the majority and is conducive to a car meet - in other words, someplace we can all park safely and comfortably together - with some amount of recreation planned or at least a good way to kill a few hours together.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Some of them are quite nice.

Personally, I have no objection to a meet that is in JackMac's back yard. It certainly isn't a prerequisite that everyone must travel some certain distance. It's pretty amazing that we all still meet considering the distance between me and Steve, but good times are worth the travel.

I think we need to consider the purpose or goal of this meet before we decide on a location. If the idea is a small GTG with the usual small crowd then we have many options that may or may not include overnight stay, etc. But if the purpose of the meet is a Week 10 reunion and we want to open the invitation to the entirety of the original Week Tenners plus assorted special guests, then I think we should plan on a location that is as central as possible for the majority and is conducive to a car meet - in other words, someplace we can all park safely and comfortably together - with some amount of recreation planned or at least a good way to kill a few hours together.

Sounds more and more like New Hope Area is the front runner, which is OK with me. Without a crafts festival going on, it should be more user friendly. It worked for those that participated last year and if we mix up the cruise a little, it should be good for all. If we start the meet in the AM, with a nice cruise before too much other car traffic gets on the roads, we may be able to take advantage of the Sunday Brunch @ Lambertville Station http://www.lambertvillestation.com/buffet.pdf

[HyperM3]

^ Thats a great idea for lunch. Very interesting food choices. Theres another really nice drive to a an airport called Van Sant where they do a lot of glider and bi-plane flying. When Im with my Ducati crew, we ride out there a lot. Great back roads(off River Rd) too.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

^ Thats a great idea for lunch. Very interesting food choices. Theres another really nice drive to a an airport called Van Sant where they do a lot of glider and bi-plane flying. When Im with my Ducati crew, we ride out there a lot. Great back roads(off River Rd) too.

We know that airport, LZ drove up on the runway the day we scouted the ride ...that's why we let JackMac's wife take the lead the day of the cruise....

[JackMac]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

Without a crafts festival going on, it should be more user friendly.

Um, it is going to be friendly alright

http://www.newhopepa.com/events/2008/0508.htm

[Sea2Ski]

Originally Posted by JackMac

Um, it is going to be friendly alright

http://www.newhopepa.com/events/2008/0508.htm

[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by JackMac

Um, it is going to be friendly alright

http://www.newhopepa.com/events/2008/0508.htm

We should have a fierce and fabulous time then.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

We should have a fierce and fabulous time then.

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[JackMac]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

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[nusevad]

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[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

We know that airport, LZ drove up on the runway the day we scouted the ride ...that's why we let JackMac's wife take the lead the day of the cruise....

That was simply an homage to BMW's legacy as an airplane engine manufacturer. Where is your sense of history and tradition!! Besides, unlike said leader of the drive, I did manage to keep it on four wheels.

Oh, and I think we all understand why you are so gung ho on New Hope

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

That was simply an homage to BMW's legacy as an airplane engine manufacturer. Where is your sense of history and tradition!!

BTW, all the time we thought that the BMW Roundel depicted a propeller, the actual origin is from the Bavarian flag:
http://www.fotw.us/Flags/de-by_v.html

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

BTW, all the time we thought that the BMW Roundel depicted a propeller, the actual origin is from the Bavarian flag:
http://www.fotw.us/Flags/de-by_v.html

Yeah, I saw that too - but I think the truth is both. The configuration is easily a spinning propeller and if you've seen the early logos, they actually superimposed the roundel design onto the front of an airplane. Clearly the color choices are in reference to the Bavarian flag.