Hello All,

Just a friendly call to all who would like to attend a nice, fun Diesel (but Gas invited too!) get-together/meeting opportunity that, until now, has recently just been rumored on this board. It's been confirmed!- The un-official Northwest Diesel Get-Together (and Gas, too!) launches off at Lake Sammamish St. Park, in Issaquah, WA (Approx 10 miles east of Seattle, off I-90), Saturday August 17th, from about noon-ish/mid day until whenever people choose to leave . . According to weather reports, it looks to be a bright, sunny day!, and i can vouch that the Park is notoriosly beautiful on such days. Plenty of picnic/recreation opportunities exist, so there looks to be lots of pathways for a great time!

It looks like Me (plus mom and brother) and rickg from the board will be there for certain (I'll bring the 240d)- We'd like to get an idea of who else to look for- who else would like to attend this fun event? We're looking for a general census I think at this point, of interested parties (raising of hands)... Of course, all are invited, not just Diesel owners. Those who are interested, reply to this message, - lets create a official thread of all who would like to attend...
Also, any questions, please feel free to send them my way..
Thanks for reading, and I hope to get a chance to meet all of you!

Miles
Silver 240d, 4-spd,164k, ("lil' rattler")

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milesb@mac.com

Sounds like fun!

If I'm able financially and schedulally (is that a word? ), I'd love to go up there...I've always wanted to visit the Washington area anyways.

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999

August 17 at noon,I'll mark it on the calendar right now.

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Democracy dies in darkness, you have to kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight

Looking forward to it!

Fantastic! A diesel meet near to home, Good location, too.
I will try to make it down that morning.

I will see if I can make it!

I would love to get together at the park for a benz day.

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Brant
83 300SD 334k
77 300D sold
95 1500CK
92 Exploder
65 190D sold

I would like to come to the meet and see all the diesel Benzes. The only problem I have is I am afraid that all the cars there will be totally mint examples of their models! Then I show up with old Stella, with all her parking lot dings and miscellaneous other warts (Stella is the car my kids use to get back and forth from high shcool, one of only two Benzes at the school).

The car is actually in pretty good shape considering all her mileage and age, especially if I treat her to a good buff and wax. Also, I have seen a lot of other interiors that were toast compared to this car. Anyway, it sounds like I am talking myself into it. If anybody wants to alleviate my fears, please feel free.

Thanks,
Doug V.

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1980 Mercedes 300 SD, 215,000miles
2001 F-350 Powerstroke turbodiesel, Crewcab, 4x4, 81,000 miles
1993 Chevy Suburban, 185,000 miles

Doug,my Mercy Turtle is a great 50/50 car...she looks great from 50 feet at 50 mph

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Democracy dies in darkness, you have to kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight

I like that!
I get the impression most of us have cars that are of the "daily driver" catagory, complete with rock chips on the hood and parking lot dings on the doors. That's one of the things I like about this group. I have hesitated joining an official club, 'cause the ol deezl ain't no show car
Bring wathca got! We'll compare rock chips!

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)

Sounds like a good time to be had for all! See you in the park!

Glad to see some others from north of the 49th will also be attending.

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Greg
'73 416 UNIMOG DoKa
'85 300GD G Wagen

Its good to see new members from the Lower Mainland of BC joining the forum.

I've got it on my calendar. Must be some business meetings I need to attend in Redmond or Bellevue...

How interesting the last few days are!- As it turns out, I actually might be showing up diesel-less, as My friend's Parents want to buy my 240d really really bad (!). They love the car and want to pay me a pretty attractive price. So.. i might be showing up in another car(don't laugh!)- until i find another replacement- BUT in any case I WILL be there, and I can't wait to see all the diesels!

Miles

1980 Silver 240d 164k
(now potentially looking for another 240 or 300d!)

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milesb@mac.com

There is a prerequisite to own a Mercedes Diesel for your name.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD