Are the dates set for the Bay Area Swap and Shine Showdown ?

[jmon0261]

Tom Jones- Curt etc-

Has the site or dates been chosen yet ?

Sounds like we have great interest from the Portland / PNW enthusiasts.

Wonder if Mike Pugh and any of the other North Carolina 02 group are thinking about coming out?

Last year it was the week before Vintage at the Vineyards

V@V typically is Memorial day

[Gordon]

The discussion on the Bay Area 02 email list was Sat 15 May, the weekend after Mother's Day. Location TBD, Tom Jones can provide more info on that subject.

G-Man

[Armond]

how about having it over at Crissy Fields (here is the Permit page)http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/permits.htm

or perhaps at the Marin Civic center where the Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance was held?

[SteveJ]

Regardless that the Marin Civic is in Armond backyard, it could be a good site. There are usually empty lots over by the Avenue of the Flags, and even some trees. It's still on ass-fault, while most everyone was whining about wanting the event to be held on grass. Well Bucko, find us a grassy knoll that will let us park our old, leaking cars on.

[Armond]

Regardless that the Marin Civic is in Armond backyard, it could be a good site. There are usually empty lots over by the Avenue of the Flags, and even some trees. It's still on ass-fault, while most everyone was whining about wanting the event to be held on grass. Well Bucko, find us a grassy knoll that will let us park our old, leaking cars on.

the site in Marin is not all ass-fault Stevie. there are park tree benches there. There is also a huge pond/lake there which is surrounded by a grassy knoll with ducks and birds you can feed. And perhaps I can host a BBQ before of after the event.

[designpunk]

and maybe some sort of drive could be planned for before or after?

a loop....civic center to point reyes to muir beach and back ?

wherever the event ends up being....hopefully a drive will be added.

see ya, jim h

[nesky45]

The PNW group is definatly coming down. Anthony aka Woody really wants to get his five year restoration on a road trip. I am also itching for a roady. We may have up to 7 cars coming down. We are planning on coming down interstate 5 on Friday. If the show is in Marin, we may want to change our route?

A drive and BBQ on Sat afternoon would be sweet. If we stay on five maybe pick up the Sac group early Sat?

Craig

[jmon0261]

Marin sounds good to me.

Tom and Curt - Happy to help organize -

[BLUNT]

My son Gerrad and I are planning on flying out. It makes it tough with V@V so close but Im hoping we can do it this year

[jerry]

[quote="Armond

. And perhaps I can host a BBQ before of after the event.

hey armond, how about hosting it just down the road from you at that old schoolhouse? it's within walking distance to your bathroom...

we could all pitch in and send your wife and kids to a movie and shopping spree during the event.

[Squatch Pads]

Oregon has just initiated a CCA chapter and I am the SIG leader for the Vintage and Classic BMW group.

We had a meeting last night and we may have more cars joining us. Sounds like besides 02's there are some Coupe's and Bavarias that may join the road trip.

At last count, I know we have 9 cars definitely in. We're hoping to contribute to the many awesome cars that always show up at the event.

How many non 02's were at the event last year? And how many 02's did you end up with? Expecting more?

We plan to head north after the show, so incorporating a drive that way would be really cool.

And yes, I am dying for a road trip after 5 years of not driving an 02.

And Steve, you should ship your car out. Come on, can't be that expensive.

[BLUNT]

I would drive it out if I wernt leaving for vintage as soon as I get back. But i have this trip planned already. Maybe Ill drive it out next year

[Armond]

[quote="Armond

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we could all pitch in and send your wife and kids to a movie and shopping spree during the event.

do you realize how expensive that suggestion is????

[jakestaaa]

Are all welcome on this event? I am very near the end of a long resto on my 76' and a few miles good be refreshing. I also understand that a group of enthusiast get together in Portland on Thursdays. Does this still take place?

this is my firt visit to this site. hope this makes it through.

[Squatch Pads]

Yes, we get together every Thursday. It's very informal. We have been meeting at Blitz SE on 12th and Sherman.

Next Thursday we are all meeting at the Auto Show.