Washington/British Columbia Benz Meet
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Sorry to hear, I did that in October and I still have a limp, and I used to play very competitive soccer.
From Seattle to Bellingham on a Saturday morning doing the "speed" limit would be roughly 1.5 hours. I've done the drive more times than I can count in the 8 years I've lived in Seattle. The question becomes how many people from south of Seattle do we loose for having an all out Benz GTG? I am sure you'll get a good turnout between the w124 and yes it would be cool to get other styles in there as well.
Issaquah is actually East of Seattle so it won't add on too much travel time from the hour and a half to get to Seattle (I've done an hour from Seattle to the border, but that was tailing a S4 the whole way).
Rik, seeing you send more time on this side, do you mind poping in to the w208 once and a while to let us know what's going on?
From Seattle to Bellingham on a Saturday morning doing the "speed" limit would be roughly 1.5 hours. I've done the drive more times than I can count in the 8 years I've lived in Seattle. The question becomes how many people from south of Seattle do we loose for having an all out Benz GTG? I am sure you'll get a good turnout between the w124 and yes it would be cool to get other styles in there as well.
I don't really want to go any further south than Burlington/Anacortes. I think we should stick with plan A, then maybe we can talk with the other mb owners about a larger meet maybe this summer? I doubt we're gonna have good weather any time soon so I think waiting for a big-time meet until like june would be better. it is always more fun in the sun! Plus this summer I could do a drive to Seattle, just money is pretty tight for me right now since I can only work part time.
but idk... Anacortes takes about 1/2 hour from here so I'd be willing to do that if we could talk the other groups into it. ooo and you can take chuckanut straight into Anacortes!
how many people are for sure on our own gtg? i don't really care if we have five people or a hundred people cause this is my first benz meet, so im just excited to see some more nice cars
but idk... Anacortes takes about 1/2 hour from here so I'd be willing to do that if we could talk the other groups into it. ooo and you can take chuckanut straight into Anacortes!
how many people are for sure on our own gtg? i don't really care if we have five people or a hundred people cause this is my first benz meet, so im just excited to see some more nice cars
Rik, seeing you send more time on this side, do you mind poping in to the w208 once and a while to let us know what's going on?
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If you guys end up going with Plan A and if the w208s can't make it then we can shoot for the XXX in the summer. I am traveling most of May through July so it might be harder for me to make it.
By the way, aren't the w209s trying to put a GTG in Vancouver, BC as well?
By the way, aren't the w209s trying to put a GTG in Vancouver, BC as well?
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My vote is for sticking to the original plan. I would rather have a small group of 124 owners (No offese mr pie!!) who I "know" from the forum than a large groupe of randoms.
I would love to meet up with a large group of MB owners sometime in the summer.
I would love to meet up with a large group of MB owners sometime in the summer.
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[QUOTE=Mr Pie;2730892] (I've done an hour from Seattle to the border, but that was tailing a S4 the whole way).
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I guess if there were enough of us they couldn't stop everyone!
Would be great if you could join us Mr. Pie.
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I guess if there were enough of us they couldn't stop everyone!
Would be great if you could join us Mr. Pie.
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You guys asked me for ideas, so I shared some, I will go no matter where it is really, I am not picky when it comes to car shows, there are so few as it is. I almost always go to Waterfront park in BC every year for the MB Club of Canada show anyway.
Avoiding the border is a plus, I always get hassled going into Canada.
Avoiding the border is a plus, I always get hassled going into Canada.
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You guys asked me for ideas, so I shared some, I will go no matter where it is really, I am not picky when it comes to car shows, there are so few as it is. I almost always go to Waterfront park in BC every year for the MB Club of Canada show anyway.
Avoiding the border is a plus, I always get hassled going into Canada.
Avoiding the border is a plus, I always get hassled going into Canada.
preferences - We'll stick with our original BC/Wa. plan.
It appears to work very well for those in the area we intended, and of course, we welcome anyone who wishes to join us.
When we see you, please tell us more about the MB Club show. Most of us are new to the scene here.
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Rik, you rock for trying to make it a big turnout and giving us options, I do agree that I'd rather this be a close knit meet with people we've e-interacted regularly with and then if more people want to join like Mr Pie etc, they are MORE than welcome but our main location should remain as planned.
Myfirstbenz!!! Can't you get someone to drive??? We all wanna meet you!!
Plan A FTW. Stick to that....let's get a real list going for our original plan
1. ZorroAMG
Myfirstbenz!!! Can't you get someone to drive??? We all wanna meet you!!
Plan A FTW. Stick to that....let's get a real list going for our original plan
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I really wish I could stop in, but with this ankle and the fact that it is my last quarter of school, I am a little bit overwhelmed at the moment. I just hope that this is an annual thing from now on so I can stop by next year.
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lol man remember how i was hoping for good weather for this meet? well just as an example I woke up at 8:30 this morning for school and it was snowing! it's 11:00 now and there is just over an inch on the ground! wtf is going on!?!? actually im really hoping for more snow.... and then maybe some drifting tonight if it freezes good the school parking lot is like a pillowy dream-come-true 
the school parking lot is like a pillowy dream-come-true
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lol man remember how i was hoping for good weather for this meet? well just as an example I woke up at 8:30 this morning for school and it was snowing! it's 11:00 now and there is just over an inch on the ground! wtf is going on!?!? actually im really hoping for more snow.... and then maybe some drifting tonight if it freezes good the school parking lot is like a pillowy dream-come-true
the school parking lot is like a pillowy dream-come-true
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That's too bad we've just inherited some new w208 cuties. 
Just giving you a hard time. I now have this on my calendar so if I can make it I will be there too.
1. ZorroAMG - "Vader"
2. Bigpete123
3, 190E 16V
4. JTbenzer - benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190
7. 2phast - OK?
8. Mr Pie
Just giving you a hard time. I now have this on my calendar so if I can make it I will be there too.
2. Bigpete123
3, 190E 16V
4. JTbenzer - benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190
7. 2phast - OK?
8. Mr Pie
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Excellent Mr. Pie!
Perhaps those "cuties" will wish to defect? Ha ha, yea right.
1. ZorroAMG - "Vader"
2. Bigpete123
3, 190E 16V
4. JTbenzer - benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190
7. 2phast - OK?
8. Mr Pie
9. Gerryvz
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Kidding... would be great if you can manage it, I'm adding your name.Impressive collection of cars - which one will you bring?
We have two theme-modded 300E's coming, a 400E, and four E500E's,
one, a rare radically modded red 500, and another, a nitrous-fueled 'sleeper'
1. ZorroAMG - "Vader"
2. Bigpete123 - 300CE
3, 190E 16V - 500E
4. JTbenzer - 400E benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190 - 190E 3.0L
7. 2phast - red 500E www.2phast.com !
8. Mr Pie - E500
9. Gerryvz - E500 with NOS !
10. AGL - maybe?
I'm getting stoked, here!
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ahhh don't worry... we never got enough snow for it anyway, but i was talking about the FHS parking lot. it's big, no parking curbs or speed bumps, and it's flat, but best of all when there is a lot of snow either the cops don't show up or they just don't care
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Thanks for this link.
I have Dragonboating this Tuesday when they have their meeting, but I'll watch this site and maybe I'll be able to hookup with local MBers another time.
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1. ZorroAMG - "Vader"
2. Bigpete123 - 300CE
3, 190E 16V - 500E
4. JTbenzer - 400E benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190 - 190E 3.0L
7. 2phast - red 500E www.2phast.com !
8. Mr Pie - E500 <I'll have to convince my wife to bring the E500>
9. Gerryvz - E500 with NOS !
10. AGL - maybe?
She doesn't like driving my CLK, and the E is her daily driver, so it might be a tough sell. Yes, I know I'm whipped
2. Bigpete123 - 300CE
3, 190E 16V - 500E
4. JTbenzer - 400E benzworld
5. Berti_00 - "Terminator"
6. Wolf190 - 190E 3.0L
7. 2phast - red 500E www.2phast.com !
8. Mr Pie - E500 <I'll have to convince my wife to bring the E500>
9. Gerryvz - E500 with NOS !
10. AGL - maybe?
She doesn't like driving my CLK, and the E is her daily driver, so it might be a tough sell. Yes, I know I'm whipped
Last edited by Mr Pie; Mar 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM.
