Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='558679' date='Apr 9 2008, 11:42 AM

POKER... Might as well just hand me your money, especially ECF. You can take the "tentative" off my name now.

Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='552380' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:22 PM

Another updated list:

NORCAL:
1) EuroCarFan
2) Torquey5
3) Jed Peter
4) Delje08
5) Wheelzplus
6) ro11dice (Tentative)
7) bugawako (Tentative)
8) lokoloko (Tentative)
9) Roleez (Tentative)

SOCAL:
1) my545jjes
2) EMBCS03
3) JetBlack5OC
4) kC_GiRL
5) ITNurse
6) ImSort0fABigDeal
7) 525iEnjoy
8) 545ace (will be at a vendor booth)
9) Sideeffects (will be at a vendor booth)
10) alpinewhite (Tentative)
11) Vegastrashed (Tentative)
12) r1racer (Tentative)
13) JETBLACK530I
14) hiepsta
15) NeRwEEzy (Tentative)
16) HotLap (Tentative)
17) BlueMajik (Tentative but registered)

CENCAL:
1) lostleo550i (Tentative)

If you guys plan on going up Sat, you'll need to leave really early so we can meet at 8:30AM, half an hour before the fairgrounds open at 9AM.

Originally Posted by Jed Peter' post='558954' date='Apr 9 2008, 11:46 PM

Update:

I just wrecked my car backing into someone today in a crowded lot.

If the car can be repaired (bumper and rear trunk hatch need to be completely replaced) I'm in to drive down.

If the car cannot be repaired in time, I'm going to be flying down in my buddy's plane with him and his girlfriend.

Hey, it's only an hour in the plane.....

Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='558911' date='Apr 9 2008, 09:46 PM

Why don't we all meet at the same location as last year? Don't meet at the hotel at all.

Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='419451' date='Apr 30 2007, 09:51 AM

It's going to be advantageous for our group to meet up at the designated spot in SB and then head towards the Fairgrounds. The red arrow is the exit (La Positas Rd) off the 101 that EVERYONE will be taking to get to the Fairgrounds. As you can see we are coming from the opposite direction.

Socal Caravan will be going right past the La Positas Rd exit and head for La Cumbre/South Hope Ave exit.

Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='547208' date='Mar 18 2008, 07:52 PM

Hello Guys and Gals,

Who's interested in going to Bimmerfest this year in beautiful Santa Barbara CA? Over 2000 BMWs and about 6000 enthusiasts show up to this event last year from all over the country and some have come from other parts of the world to participate. Pretty much every make and model of BMWs are there but I would like to organize an E60 gathering at the event and maybe do additional activities before and after the meet if people are interested.

To start, reply if you're interested so I can start compiling a list. You'll also need to register here:
https://eventreg.bimmerfest.com/events.php?...tion&EvId=1

We'll work on logistics as the days progress. I do know there's a huge caravan of BMWs from NorCal that's leaving around 7-8AM Fri morning. Chances are, some of us in NorCal will not go that early but will probably drive down later in the afternoon. The main thing is that we'll try to get to the fairgrounds early so that all E60s can park together.

I know a bunch of you from the recent Central Cali Meet are anxious to do another big event and this is a perfect opportunity to have a reunion and to give other members who missed the last meet a chance to attend this time.

Here's to a great turn out!!

Tony

Okay guys. I've decided on a hotel; the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn: https://www.reservationpage.com/C00178/H00197/index.asp

It's about a mile from the Earl Warren Showgrounds and located right on State Street. If you call direct, the room rate is $179 but I got them to give us the Expedia rate for $144 if you stay both Fri and Sat and $153 if you're only staying one night. Right now they have a lot of rooms with 1 King left but only a few with 2 beds.

If you want a room, call 1-805-687-5511 and ask for Jennifer or just tell whoever that you're there for Bimmerfest and was referred by Tony for the rates mentioned above. A few of us have booked our rooms already and we asked for the 2nd floor to get a balcony. If you want, you can request a room near us and they'll try to accommodate during check in.


Here's the list that I'll continue to update as we get more people joining:

NORCAL:
1) EuroCarFan (Staying Fri + Sat)
2) Torquey5 (Staying Fri + Sat)
3) Jed Peter (Staying Fri + Sat)
4) Delje08 (Staying in Ventura)
5) lokoloko (Tentative)
6) Glock-357 (Tentative)
7) SonicMS Crew (Staying in Ventura)

SOCAL:
1) my545jjes (One day trip)
2) EMBCS03
3) JetBlack5OC (One day trip)
4) kC_GiRL (Staying Fri)
5) ITNurse (Staying Sat night)
6) ImSort0fABigDeal
7) 525iEnjoy (One day trip)
8) 545ace (will be at a vendor booth)
9) Sideeffects (will be at a vendor booth)
10) alpinewhite (Tentative)
11) Vegastrashed (Tentative)
12) r1racer (Tentative)
13) JETBLACK530I (One day trip)
14) hiepsta (One day trip)
15) NeRwEEzy (Tentative)
16) HotLap (Tentative)
17) MikeBuzzsaw (Staying Fri)
18) SoCalM5Mang (Staying Fri)

CENCAL:
1) lostleo550i (Tentative)

Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='547504' date='Mar 19 2008, 11:35 AM

Yeah, didn't you do that last year? I think it's just a way for them to keep headcount. There's no fee to register but there is a $20 per car parking fee once you get to the fairgrounds.