I guess we ARE crazy, aren't we?

[Jim_75Sahara]

I went to the supermarket today to get things for Dieter's birthday party, including a sheet cake. When I explained to the 2 bored bakery employees what I wanted on the cake ("Happy Birthday Dieter!" & a Roundel), they were all smiles and super-helpful. Granted, they thought me daffy, but they enjoyed decorating the cake. The checkout woman saw the cake and said: "Dieter sure likes his BMW's, doesn't he?" I said that Dieter was actually a 33-year-old BMW & that there was a party for him each year. She said: "Tell him happy birthday for me and bring me some pictures, OK?" Shopping is not so much fun usually...

[ColinK]

Pictures please!!

[Guest Anonymous]

This is definately cool. I discussed it with my wife within the context of others being as obcessive as me about BMW's, and particularly '02's. She agreed it's a great excuse for a party, so on or about July 6th, we're going to a throw a 37th bithday party for the '72 Malaga. Thanks for the idea. "Crazy" is strictly in the eye of the beholder.

Roger

[RandyMolson]

I was assuming as I read the story that Dieter was a pal not your 02. Fun ending!

...and yes, you are crazy.

[Jim_75Sahara]

My son believes that the store employees found me to be crazy, though not dangerously so. Amused not terrified!

[Delia]

That's not crazy!

THIS is crazy:

Delia

[wegweiser]

I once had a cake made for one of the mechanics I worked with, upon his return to work after a few days off from a medical procedure.

It read: "HAPPY VASECTOMY BRUCE!"

I don't think I've ever been able to top that joke at work since.

Paul Wegweiser

[Otis]

Don't forget to cut a slice for your favorite little pussy.

http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/cat-birthday-cake.html

[Jim_75Sahara]

Crazier still......the cake never got cut. We were too busy having fun with our '02's yesterday. We have less of a sweet tooth after 30/40/50, it seems. Now the cake is doing duty at a neighbors birthday party. Somehow they forgot to buy the cake for their grandkid! I hope they enjoy it.

[RandyMolson]

"Influencing" future generations with the BMW Roundel...nice!

[Jim_75Sahara]

Maybe the kids will own vintage BMW's one day like the old (to them) 1-series. Anyway, my waistline got spared those empty calories.