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09-24-2006, 04:17 AM | #1 |
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Things Learned At UK2
Yesterday was a fantastic meet. The day started out looking rather poor, in fact it looks 'pour" with the clouds, precipitation and fog. But the weather broke and I think some of us might actually have gotten a bit of sunburn.
Even so, I think there are a couple of things to remember, good and bad, for UK3 and beyond. Actually, this doesn't apply solely to the UK, either.
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the new members and renewing acquaintance with the inaugural meet members. 14 wasn't bad. I'm sure we can do much, much better. Looking forward to the photos, especially the night shots. I'm surprised someone didn't call the cops while we were doing that.
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09-24-2006, 07:17 AM | #2 | |
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1) Bring food. Begging for food is not polite! 2) Bring water. I don't like coke my own fault for not stocking up. 3) Bring car. I left mine at home then felt guilty for not making up the car numbers. Who cares it is not an E90!? Name badges with real name, forum name & car details would be a great idea. Like a minature version of those excellent plate covers you made. Maybe we could have a sign for the entrance of the parking area to: a) stop interlopers b) catch passing E90 trade c) add into pictures
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The BBQ was a really good idea & I think it worked very well. Thanks Floyd. All the best. Viv |
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Plus my concentration span was pretty poor on account of my lovely but distracting kids. Always a good idea to check the venue is open. .... and if you soak the bamboo sticks in water before you make the kebabs they don't burn ! .... (nb you can further improve this by wrapping 2 housebricks in kitchen foil and using them to support either end of the kebab - this lifting it off the grill) Possibly - 2 convoys might be a good idea - one for 'spirited drivers' and one for the more sensible. I admit I got carried away near bunny - but in my defence - Paul was encouraging me by keeping up. |
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Another few from the curry / night shoot...
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What I've learned:
1 Moving non-BMWs from a meet line-up isn't difficult, as long as I'm there! 2 I shouldn't take a whole load of car cleaning material with me, unless I think it might get used 3 Next time I start talking to other members at a meet, make sure I'm standing near the food 4 Remember to actually take some photos 5 Make sure the driver leading a convoy does actually have a destination in mind, even though he or she may not know exactly how to get there 6 Sticking to the clock to get things done hasn't yet worked, but doesn't really matter! 7 Try to get members to let their local dealerships know about meets- it might make a difference one day :mad: 8 Try to get some sponsorship for future meets 9 Pass on any snippets of info to other members eg benefits of joining the BMW Car Club of GB- thanks Matt 10 Try to get female members, family & friends involved, for the sake of Marilyn, Emma & probably the MF Paul (beauforty)! 11 Make sure Matt is around to take some great photos! 12 Make sure MF Paul has plenty of space to 'play' with his car in the car park! 13 Make sure paddywac & Jay actually turn up to the next meet 14 Not everyone likes a great curry, so perhaps we should try something else next time (why oh why)?! 15 Make sure appropriate name badges are available to all attendees: All the best. Viv |
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BTW - I should probably have asked what you did for a living beforehand - hopefully you are not a traffic policeman ? |
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Things I learned:
1) Dermot is a pilot, not a TV presenter? 2) Viv used to be a car park attendant, probably still is 2) You can buy an M6 for less than £300! I've got one on order 3) Belvior Castle is not in the sat nav, follow NFS instead 4) Coke cans in the cup holders spill all over passenger seat when following NFS through Nottinghamshire 5) The xenons are surprisingly blue, having had Marilyn follow me 6) The Royal British Legion's car park in Keysworth is empty on Saturday nights 7) The Royal British Legion's garden needs trimming, I left a note 8) DSC and DTC work, having tested both systems in the Museum car park! 9) I thought Marilyn was unwell but apparently sick means cool! |
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For the record I never went above the speed limit officer. Although ... I think that chap in the Skoda might have been confused when he got overtaken by 4 e90's in a row just past Wymeswold |
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I just maintained a high average speed 'approximately' within the limit. That may have given the illusion that I was speeding on occasion. |
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Things I've learned from UK2:
1. Topping off the tank just before a 2-hour road trip will cause a 330i to [finally!] break the 30 mpg mark (30.1 - thank you very much!). 2. Spirited driving on back roads to UK castles will cause said mileage to drop drastically. 3. It was worth it! 4. A space at a racetrack that looks big enough to park 15+ cars side-by-side in it ... isn't. 5. Viv intimidates non-BMW drivers. Three times! 6. An open 12-pack of soda/pop in the trunk/boot is very annoying during twisty drives. 7. The space in the trunk will hold at least 12 cans of soda. 8. Having hands-free telephone in a 330i is very handy. 9. Viv answers his cell phone (both using hands-free) very quickly. 10. Reception with Bluetooth/Razr phone is very good. 11. Viv doesn't know where he is going either! 13. BMW 320d's can keep up with 330i's - and can make certain 330i drivers a little nervous because they have AWESOME low-end torque. 14. I still don't like the fact that 320d's get great gas mileage! 15. Castles close for weddings ... without warning. 16. Inane remarks crop up every now and then (e.g. "sick") <--- Where DID I get that from?!?!? 17. Residents of apartments/flats get annoyed when five drivers (and one passenger!) clog up their entryway for over an hour! 18. There are a LOT of light combinations that can be derived from five BMWs. 19. Cars with just angel eyes on (driving lights) look MEAN! 20. American spec. cars are programmed to light up the indicator bulbs when just the driving lights are on. 21. British cars look "sicker" when just the driving lights are on! It's amazing what you can learn on a meet! Who knew you could learn so much. I truly enjoyed seeing the UK1 "regulars" and the new guys too! Awesome day, great conversation, great food. Here's to UK3! Marilyn
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I thought getting lost & finding our way back on track was better than knowing exactly where we were going! Viv |
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09-25-2006, 03:43 PM | #22 | |
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I'm used to using the car's handsfree bluetooth with my SE T610 & the Orange SPV C600, so I'm glad I answered your call quickly! As for not knowing where I'm going- you're right, but you did all enjoy the route to the castle anyway, I hope! Viv |
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