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Hi-Power · #61 11-26-2002, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JCE
Can't wait for the Spring for another BBQ meeting.

We have to wait until spring for another one ? I hope is not because of the weather, because climate is not really relevant here in CA. But if it's the case, how about a GTG with hot cocoa, coffee and cookies ?:p

JCE · #62 11-26-2002, 02:21 PM

OK! Or, usually there are a couple of weeks in January when we get a week of 80+ temps, we can work around that as well - lots of options for a meet in Jan, regardless of weather (I was just thinking of an excuse to get more of Ernestos cooking!)

placo1 · #63 11-26-2002, 03:11 PM

First off 250SE (Tim) thanks for posting the pics and welcome to the forum!

Everyone,
If you guys are serious about another SoCal GTG in January maybe we can arrange a Wine Tasting Day here in Temecula.

I'm thinking we get to the wineries before lunch, do a little tasting

and stumble back to my place for a BBQ. We'll have to find some designated drivers of course but I don't think that will be a problem.

Any takers?

Hi-Power · #64 11-26-2002, 03:31 PM

Great idea ! I want my name to be the first on the list...

And of course I will provide the cigars...

Afshin, did you receive my e-mail ?

placo1 · #65 11-26-2002, 03:40 PM

Hi Ernesto,

No email yet.

Did you send it to placo1@msn.com?

If there is serious interest for setting up a wine tasting day maybe we can all arrange to pay for a limo and split the cost. Or we can stay at one of the Wineries and just have a couple card drive out. Mikesel I know you mentioned you have some "Inns" at one of the wineries, maybe we can have a MBShop GTG and have a section cleared out for us?

Anyways if the interest is there I'll persue it.

suginami · #66 11-26-2002, 04:06 PM

Count me in for a wine tasting / winery tour and BBQ!

I wouldn't stay the night at an Inn because I travel a lot for my job and stay in hotels too often.

I really don't drink much and would gladly be one of the drivers.

MikeTangas · #67 11-26-2002, 04:27 PM

Please don't let this sway any prospective plans, it will be winter and if there are a few super nice days go for it. I am slated to go to Arizona to work for approximately one month. Tenatively scheduled to depart shortly after Christmas and be gone till the end of January. Just be sure to post plenty of pictures.

4NDELIT · #68 11-26-2002, 04:35 PM

hey guys... since I'm only 19 [or at least will be in 2 days], I'd be happy to drive, but I can only take one person!!!

I'm totally up for the idea of a gtg in january tho.

placo1 · #69 11-26-2002, 04:52 PM

4NDELIT,

Sorry you won't be able to partake in the tasting:p , but that doesn't mean you can't go. If plans proceed there will definitely be a BBQ afterwards so either way the GTG will accomodate all age groups.

JCE · #70 11-26-2002, 05:35 PM

Sounds like a great plan! I am on a dozen different Rx's all of which say 'don't take with alcohol' so I can carry 2 or 3 people between wineries as well (Disclaimer: I have been known to take a sip or 2 of a wine Leise tells me is exceptional!). Jan, Feb, some place in there would be great.

mikesdl · #71 11-26-2002, 08:03 PM

Hey Placo1

Sounds like a great plan, Keep me posted and I might have some leftover meats in the freezer. Did I mention I'm the owner of Personal Touch Catering. So let me known how I can help.

My in is Marshall Stuart owner of Stuart Cellars Winery and I think he's a benz owner also I will check

placo1 · #72 11-26-2002, 09:10 PM

Mikesdl,

Wow, this is starting to sound like the beginning of a great GTG. Left over meat would definitely be a good thing. Why don't you email me offline at placo1@msn.com and let me know if your contact is interested in hosting us. No pressure though, we can always just go from winery to winery if they can't do it.

Mike Tangas,

I don't see why we can't wait until early February to have this GTG, the only downside is that it's the rainy season.......then again maybe Temecula doesn't have a rainy season.

Everyone,

I think that if we plan this correctly everyone can bring their favorite dish similar to the last BBQ at Newport Beach and we can store and heat the dishes at my house. The only problem I see so far is that we don't have a whole lot of seating at the house, indoors or out so we'll need to improvise on this.

I'll begin another thread some time in December to start planning for next February. Any input is welcome.

250SE · #73 11-26-2002, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by placo1
First off 250SE (Tim) thanks for posting the pics and welcome to the forum!

Sorry to correct you but 250SE is me and I'm Kim. Tim's my boyfriend and he's 4NDelit's brother. He doesn't own a benz but he does his bmw thing. Those pics did turn out nice though huh? It's so funny to see a pic of my car on the web. I don't think that I have more than 3 or 4 pics of that car since I've owned it (4 1/2 years)! Hope to see you guys at another GTG soon.
-Kim

placo1 · #74 11-27-2002, 01:31 AM

Hey Kim,

Well actually I realized the car was yours but figured your boyfriend was posting under your username. Sorry about that.

Anyway look for another GTG in early February, if all goes as planned it will be in Temecula.

Keep us posted with an projects on your baby, and don't be shy about asking questions. If you haven't already you should definitely take advantage of the resources this forum offers for our cars, it makes ownership of our cars even better.

#75 11-30-2002, 10:19 AM

Read it all.. Got lost as to when and were... But my wife and I would love to try to get to the southern part of the state (Any place South of Redding) for this when and where???? For us however weather can be a problem.. We run studded snow tires on the TD but they do not last long on the dry roads. So would need weather good enough to get the Coupe on the road..

Ken
kdowning@snowcrest.net
Yreka, Ca.
On I-5 just south of Oregon..

1985 TD
1992 300CE