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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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SoCal Meet Organizing Committee Dinner 13 AUG - Irvine

SoCal MB Meet Committee:
VEN - Santa Clarita - Jame55 - (James/John/?)
LA - Glendale - BenzoBoi - (Sun)
LA - North Hills - rammbs - (Ram)
OC - Anaheim - ChrisDPham - (Chris)
OC - Huntington Beach - lisamcgu - (Lisa)
OC - Lake Forest - perzbenz - (Sean)
Riv - Corona - AMG_Eric - (Eric)
SD - Hillcrest - CitronC230K_03 - (Douglas)
SD - Mira Mesa - Saprissa - (Carlos)
SD - Encinitas - Justinius7 - (Justin)

The 10 member committee is a round-table organization dedicated to the successful planning and execution of the 4 main Southern California MB/AMG meets held each year.
Spring: LA County (usually April/May)
Summer: San Diego (usually in July/Aug)
Fall: Orange County (usually in Sept/Oct)
Winter: Rose Bowl (usually in Jan/Feb)

This is not an exclusive group; only trying to make our BIG meets better for all, so we don't come across the unpleasantries experienced in poorly-organized / executed past SoCal meets. There are many other localized, smaller, and all-Euro meets also held throughout the year, so we want to deconflict dates and schedules as much as possible to get the best MB / AMG turnouts at the 4 main MB/AMG SoCal meets !

6 PM

Tia Juana's Long Bar & Restaurant
14988 Sand Canyon Ave 4
Irvine , CA 92618
(949) 551-2998

This restaurant offers diners a chance to indulge in the unique flavors and spices of South America. The menu features a selection of Latin dishes with choices in appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Even more exciting is the live music sure to get everyone on his or her feet. Don't know how to salsa? Don't worry because this place also offers lessons Thurs-Sat. Tia Juana runs happy hour specials each weekday from 3pm to 8pm. So come eat, drink, listen to a Peruvian band, take a salsa dance lesson or just get out on the floor and enjoy the culture that only Tia Juana can show you. The prices are moderate at this festive local favorite.

Good because it is in between the 5 and the 405 (you can see it from the 5) at Sand Canyon, which is kinda in the center of OC, between LA and SD with lots of free open parking in its own lot. Salsa dancing starts at 8:30 pm and its just down the street from Irvine Spectrum for those wanting to go there afterward for a movie or whatever.

Committee members, please bring your ideas / suggestions / complaints / solutions / and one guest if you wish. Bring some notebooks & pens !

I've got 5x8 card holders with lanyards to pass out, with directions on how to create your own MB/AMG Meet Card for all future meets !

Premise is: on a 5x8 card include the following:
- your MBWorld / BenzWorld / MBKlasse / W202 / whatever forum screen-name on top.
- a sharp color picture of your car in the middle.
- your real name (first only is OK) at the bottom.

Some of us are going to be at the W201 Meet earlier that day in LADERA RANCH,
so if you want to come up/down early, we'll see ya there.... otherwise,
please be at Tia Juana's by 6 PM sharp !

Informal Agenda / Items to be discussed:
- id cards & lanyards
- MB / AMG only events vs Euro events
- dates / locations
- maps / directions
- timeliness (way points / caravans / meet)
- weather (hot / rain)
- check-in booth / table / tent
- heavy traffic / caravaning / speed
- MB Classic Center - Irvine
- sponsors / magazines
- photo shoots / raffles
- classics / vintage MB's
- and any other topics you want to talk about......

Carlos

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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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i know that Jame55 won't be able to make it as he's out of town.
and i believe that Justinius7 will be gone also, San Francisco, i think.

everyone else please confirm here,
that you will be at the dinner. 6 PM.

thanks !

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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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I think Vic should rep the SCV, i mean he does have one of the fastest cars on this Board, although he wont admit that its fast or that its not stock.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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That's a busy day, but the timing at 6 pm is perfect. I'm pretty sure I will be able to make it on time.

I'll be putting the dinner on my credit card, so bring cash in small bills please
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lisamcgu
That's a busy day, but the timing at 6 pm is perfect. I'm pretty sure I will be able to make it on time.
6pm is perfect because that's what we decided a month ago ! be on time ! or you'll get your first "tardy" !
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I'll be putting the dinner on my credit card, so bring cash in small bills please
depends on what you think "small" is.
I've got some Monopoly bills.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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lol.

I'll be there. More importantly, see you carlos at the W201/W124 meet.

I think I might even bring my lap top to log out discussions during dinner. Good plan or no? I'm just too lazy to write!!!
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DancingBenzos
I think Vic should rep the SCV, i mean he does have one of the fastest cars on this Board, although he wont admit that its fast or that its not stock.
Its pretty fast and its fairly stock I actually would love to rep the SCV but can't do this Saturday even if I was the chosen one. Maybe next time?
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
lol.

I'll be there. More importantly, see you carlos at the W201/W124 meet.

I think I might even bring my lap top to log out discussions during dinner. Good plan or no? I'm just too lazy to write!!!
yeah see you there !
and yes, bring your lap-top.

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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Vic55
Its pretty fast and its fairly stock I actually would love to rep the SCV but can't do this Saturday even if I was the chosen one. Maybe next time?
yeah Vic, anytime... the committee is just a loose organization of those of us who want meets to actually be a success, and not just another stand around, get ditched, get lost, and go home event. So if Jame55, can't make it, and even if he can, you're both always invited !

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oh....
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
yeah Vic, anytime... the committee is just a loose organization of those of us who want meets to actually be a success, and not just another stand around, get ditched, get lost, and go home event. So if Jame55, can't make it, and even if he can, you're both always invited !

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So basically you would like to eventually organize something like Bimmerfest?
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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So basically you would like to eventually organize something like Bimmerfest?
damn.....i just got some crazy ideas.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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damn.....i just got some crazy ideas.
that would be because you're a clown.
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damn.....i just got some crazy ideas.

As long as these ideas involve your sister, and not you im down.
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yeah, i've got some good ideas that I will pose to you guys on the 13th...

BIMMERFEST = BENZFEST in scope.

with MBUSA support, sponsors, and that kinda thing....
maybe one of those a year (250+ cars), and the remaining 3 a little less intimidating and planning intensive (kinda like we've done at the Rose Bowl, Encinitas, etc...) in the past (100+ cars).

we'll talk about it all....

and Sean, bring your sister !!!!


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Originally Posted by Saprissa
i know that Jame55 won't be able to make it as he's out of town.
Hey Carlos,

Yeah sorry i won't be able to make it but pls take lots and lots of pics for us. Definitely next time and i should have my new beast ready!! :v hehehe
I think Vic should rep the SCV, i mean he does have one of the fastest cars on this Board
:v
I'll be putting the dinner on my credit card
Ranking up those credit card miles huh Lisa?! :d
I think I might even bring my lap top to log out discussions during dinner. Good plan or no? I'm just too lazy to write!!!
Chris posting on mbworld while eating... lol
Its pretty fast and its fairly stock
Didn't realize faily stock E55's comes with 1000hp...
So if Jame55, can't make it, and even if he can, you're both always invited !
Thanks Carlos!
that would be because you're a clown.
lol
As long as these ideas involve your sister, and not you im down.
lmao
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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i will be at the meeting! with my shadow and stomach
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
yeah, i've got some good ideas that I will pose to you guys on the 13th...

BIMMERFEST = BENZFEST in scope.

with MBUSA support, sponsors, and that kinda thing....
maybe one of those a year (250+ cars), and the remaining 3 a little less intimidating and planning intensive (kinda like we've done at the Rose Bowl, Encinitas, etc...) in the past (100+ cars).

we'll talk about it all....

and Sean, bring your sister !!!!


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This years bimmer fest was AT LEAST 1000 cars, with about a 200 car caravan from SFV alone, maybe even more from SFV. People come in all across the country for Bimmerfest.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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it would be nice if we can match that attendance!
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looks like me and my benzo will make it. i repaired the smashed up parts today and all i have to finish is buying new rims. so 6pm. and i might meet up with u all in ladera ranch.
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I would like to attend. This Sat right. What time.
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Originally Posted by evanswan
I would like to attend. This Sat right. What time.
lol the time is posted in the center of the first post.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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lol the time is posted in the center of the first post.
chris dont laugh at him you cant even return pms.
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chris dont laugh at him you cant even return pms.
LOL. oh *****. PM'd replied.
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I would like to attend. This Sat right. What time.
you can come, but it's NOT a meet.
It's a planning meeting with dinner.
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