Prince Edward County/Sandbanks, Ontario Day Cruise - MAY 2012

[BMWNTHZST]

Originally Posted by RO_Turbo

Let's see some pics and videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you got your electrical sorted out.

I'll post pics tomorrow.

Thanks for a great day everyone!

[JulieDriving]

What a great day. Back home 14 hours I left, but that included time for lunch and supper en route. Beautiful provincial park - I can see why it has the reputation it does.

Many thanks to:

RO_Turbo, for organizing and spearheading this! Hope the electrician fixed everything with your house right.

dnotorious - who tookover Captain duties after RO_Turbo had to head back home. You're our designated DJ for the next M3Post meet too

BMWNTHZST - for the great print out of our drive route and for a suggesting a good place to lunch (yum, waupooooooos)

M3 Mike - for suggesting those radios. Made the trip funner by hearing the directions... and all the fun conversation along the way!

And thanks to those who came out. Although several more started with us, we ended up being 7 cars who finally made their way to Sandbanks.

Here are some (lousy) pics from my phone. However, there were a few people among us with expensive looking cameras snapping lots of pictures. I'm sure they'll post some soon. We were kinda facing the wrong way wherever we parked for some pictures, so it was hard vis-a-vis lighting. Smudged out license plates whenever they were visible.

We've already started talking about our next trip. M3-Mike suggested perhaps Calabogie with a 3-day weekend (Friday off to travel, Saturday at track, and Sunday traveling back home). Wonder if Duncan could offer some instruction for the newbies there too?

[JulieDriving]

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The pain and suffering will increase exponentially - exacerbated by the lovely summer driving season - and can advance all the way to M3 delirium...

The only cure is repeated, whopping injections of S65 V8 juice - good for your body and glorious for your soul.

Treatment is life-long though.

There is no cure.

[2K7]

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

Hope you got your electrical sorted out.

I'll post pics tomorrow.

Thanks for a great day everyone!

YES! it ended up just being a minor electrical issue thank goodness!

looks like I missed out on all the excitement afterwards ...look forward to seeing more pics

[2K7]

Beautiful pics Julie!!!! So glad everyone had a great time. Wished I could have rode all the way ...

BTW ... where did you folks end up having lunch?

Originally Posted by JulieDriving

What a great day. Back home 14 hours I left, but that included time for lunch and supper en route. Beautiful provincial park - I can see why it has the reputation it does.

Many thanks to:

RO_Turbo, for organizing and spearheading this! Hope the electrician fixed everything with your house right.

dnotorious - who tookover Captain duties after RO_Turbo had to head back home. You're our designated DJ for the next M3Post meet too

BMWNTHZST - for the great print out of our drive route and for a suggesting a good place to lunch (yum, waupooooooos)

M3 Mike - for suggesting those radios. Made the trip funner by hearing the directions... and all the fun conversation along the way!

And thanks to those who came out. Although several more started with us, we ended up being 7 cars who finally made their way to Sandbanks.

Here are some (lousy) pics from my phone. However, there were a few people among us with expensive looking cameras snapping lots of pictures. I'm sure they'll post some soon. We were kinda facing the wrong way wherever we parked for some pictures, so it was hard vis-a-vis lighting. Smudged out license plates whenever they were visible.

We've already started talking about our next trip. M3-Mike suggested perhaps Calabogie with a 3-day weekend (Friday off to travel, Saturday at track, and Sunday traveling back home). Wonder if Duncan could offer some instruction for the newbies there too?

[JulieDriving]

Originally Posted by RO_Turbo

BTW ... where did you folks end up having lunch?

Here: Duke of Marysburgh Pub & Bistro, http://www.dukeofmarysburgh.com/

Very conveniently en route (about 20 min from Sandbanks), food was good and we could eat it on a nice patio.

By the way, we also stopped at Salmon Point(?) Very nice, but my pictures were way too dark. I hope others were able to get some decent pics.

[dnotorious]

I'm almost done editing most of the pics; I had too coz my manual settings where not optimal as much as I thought; I just rammed this one together without any work... just a cheesy teaser for now ..

I am uploading some pictures within the next hr... btw julie there is a torque conversation at the end of the clip; I guess I would have enjoyed a co-pilot for pics/vdos, next time I am getting one of those HD Cameras like mike.

For the music tracks I was busting; I have complied a playlist off youtube. you can download it to your iphone if you convert it using yourtube converter or mp3skull or support the artist.. lol
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...eature=mh_lolz

[BucurFoto]

Looks like it was an awesome trip guys! I feel terrible for missing out on this one So when is the next one

If I cant get a ride next time anybody mind giving me a lift? I didnt want to ask this time around I thought it would be too awkward

[dnotorious]

Here we go; some pics are in high contrast because I couldn't manage the lighting well.. sorry






































The album is available for download @ http://photobucket.com/M3PostSandbanks

[JulieDriving]

Originally Posted by dnotorious

I'm almost done editing most of the pics; I had too coz my manual settings where not optimal as much as I thought; I just rammed this one together without any work... just a cheesy teaser for now ..

I am uploading some pictures within the next hr... btw julie there is a torque conversation at the end of the clip; I guess I would have enjoyed a co-pilot for pics/vdos, next time I am getting one of those HD Cameras like mike.

For the music tracks I was busting; I have complied a playlist off youtube. you can download it to your iphone if you convert it using yourtube converter or mp3skull or support the artist.. lol
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...eature=mh_lolz

OMG, are you like a professional photographer/ videographer or something??? That is so Frakkin awesome!!!!



And thank-you for the playlist!!! Such awesome-ness - weeeee!!

[BMWNTHZST]

dnotorious thanks for the great video!

[BMWNTHZST]

Here are just a few of the pictures I took.

If anyone wants me to delete any photos of themselves or block out license plate numbers just let me know.

[BMWNTHZST]

the last few

[JulieDriving]

BMWNTHZST,

You are the king of the candid/ "Sh*t-I-didn't-know-my-picture-was-being-taken!" photos, LOL.

But where are the pictures of you???

People - who has pictures of BMWNTHZST!!

Great meeting you.

[dnotorious]

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

Here are just a few of the pictures I took.

Awesome; thanks for sharing. It was a great ride and run with you folks. I think M3-Mike has some videos; cant wait to see them. I dont think I have seen so many M3z together at once outside of a dealership.

There were so many moments to remember

• I was the only E90..
• Merc on the Hwy Before Grafton; did he just give up eventually
• my insurance premium..lol
• everybody has DCT; except me and another M3Post (sorry I forget the name)
• 20 yr old with E93... life is good
• Hitchhiker ... "he was clean" 10-4
• WAUPOOS! me taking a wrong turn or two
• Havoc rushing to sell his parts.. he made it all the way to sandbanks eventually...
• BMWNTHZT and undercover cops.. he is a magnet..
• Julie and her torque.. she is convinced there is some hidden torque in the M3.. Its fun listening to people who are excited to get their M's
• Rolfs Cadillac wrecker.. we need the address to this place so we can send the remaining lot of cady's to the largest Cadillac impound.
• Salmon point.. but there was no salmon
• Red Fire Truck in the sand... ,missing a wheel.. there isnt a pic of this one?
• 5 Car Pass (legal) ...
• Unique ride back home with 1 E90 1 E92 1 E93; side by side
• E90 6MT vs. E93 DCT; DCT won from a roll.
• and many more...

Safe to say I am now feeling void and depressed now or maybe its just Sunday. I need another event to look forward to; I know some of us are going to Mosport June 3rd, 2012; (least I'm trying too) but if anyone is interested in doing the NurHamBurg (Short) or Long (In Development); let me know; I can organize something in the future..(June/July)..

now to get those bugs outta my car.. (non-electrical)

[dnotorious]

Originally Posted by JulieDriving

BMWNTHZST,

You are the king of the candid/ "Sh*t-I-didn't-know-my-picture-was-being-taken!" photos, LOL.

But where are the pictures of you???

People - who has pictures of BMWNTHZST!!

Great meeting you.

the only shot I have of him was this.. lol
have you seen such a good looking.........-> car?
his bumper was spotless ...99.9999999 percent of time...jkn

[BMWNTHZST]

Originally Posted by JulieDriving

BMWNTHZST,

You are the king of the candid/ "Sh*t-I-didn't-know-my-picture-was-being-taken!" photos, LOL.

But where are the pictures of you???


Great meeting you.

That's why I'm behind the lens

Originally Posted by dnotorious

[*]Red Fire Truck in the sand... ,missing a wheel.. there isnt a pic of this one?

It's not a close up but It's all I got of the red fire truck.

[BMWNTHZST]

Originally Posted by dnotorious

the only shot I have of him was this.. lol
have you seen such a good looking.........-> car?
his bumper was spotless ...99.9999999 percent of time...jkn

At least you got my good side

[JulieDriving]

Originally Posted by dnotorious

I was the only E90..

But what a clean, mean, menacing machine...

Originally Posted by dnotorious

[*]everybody has DCT; except me and another M3Post (sorry I forget the name)

goldminer, aka Terry

Originally Posted by dnotorious

[*]Hitchhiker ... "he was clean" 10-4

Young boy in his father's van driving through Sandbanks - "Wow Dad, look at all these gorgeous cars!" Little future M3Poster in the making...

Originally Posted by dnotorious

[*]Havoc rushing to sell his parts.. he made it all the way to sandbanks eventually...

And then he said: "I'm 3 hours late for my next meet!"

Dude's got places to go, people to meet.

Originally Posted by dnotorious

[missing bullet]

And dnotorious making us laugh our pants off

Speaking of pants...

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

At least you got my good side

Originally Posted by dnotorious

Safe to say I am now feeling void and depressed now or maybe its just Sunday. I need another event to look forward to; I know some of us are going to Mosport June 3rd, 2012; (least I'm trying too) but if anyone is interested in doing the NurHamBurg (Short) or Long (In Development); let me know; I can organize something in the future..(June/July)..

Me too.

I'd love to go to DDT June 3rd at Mosport but I'll be on the German autobahn at that time (Yeah, I know, you're all feeling so sorry for me)

I would definitely love to do the NurHamBurg

Oh, I forgot another possibility M3 Mike brought up:
- Tail of the Dragon

Guys, there's also BMW CCA Oktoberfest in Sept. (in Ohio) I was actually thinking of doing Tail of the Dragon and the Oktoberfest one in September. Some of our cool American cousin M3Posters will be there.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Fantastic seeing all you Folks again, great Saturday outing, so young we shall not get together again cannot wait for the next time. Driving this M3 and being amoungst fine Folks like yourselves keeps this Old Pete (Alter Peter) young

Wonderful photos by everyone ... my contrubution is below. The first photos (the larger ones) are from my iPhone the smaller ones are from my 5 year old Digital Canon camera (paid $1700- for that sucker back then), goes to show you how fast technolowgy changes. The Chinese hit the nail on the head when one authored the sentance "May you live in interesting times" we sure are seeing great advances when you can take great pictures with such a small device like the iPhone



Photo 1 of 31 ~ No we did not picked the office of the local MP Chris Alexander it was our meeting point before heding back on the 401 to take control of the left lane ... some heads turned, we even managed to get a young fellow all worked up in his (or his dad's CLS 500 ... he did everything possible to get ahead of us



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Photo 5 of 31 ~ We had a nice lunch at The Duke's Place. Friendly hospitality



Photo 6 of 31 ~ We were surprized how clean and clear the lake water was.



Photo 7 of 31 ~ notice the rock formation in this photo and in the background (upper left in this photo) you see the sandy beaches of The Sandbank National Park (just a few miles around the coastal area from this spot as can be seen in photos 21 and up)



Photo 8 of 31 ~ here are the small photos from my 5 year old Canon Digital camera, I need to dig up the manual and see if future photos can be adjusted in size.



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Photo 21 of 31 ~ the nice sandy beach looked deserted, only 2 young girls were brave enough to sun themselves. They packed up as soon as we arrived, perhaps all the exhaust noices scared them away



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Photo 27 of 31 ~notice the blue tent in the background, quite a few people stayed overnight here. Still very early in the season. What a great spot this is, great to relax and forget about the everyday stress. Speaking of stress, it's all behind me now love my retirement



Photo 28 of 31 ~ The beach is deserted right now, still it was a wonderful day nice in the sun some 17 C (nearley 63 F) I bet there be no space on this lovely sandy beach 3 to 4 weeks from now.



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Photo 31 of 31 ~ it sure was a lovely day for a Saturday drive ... thanks everyone for coming out and joining the fun.

[dnotorious]

Originally Posted by Alter Peter

Fantastic seeing all you Folks again, great Saturday outing, so young we shall not get together again cannot wait for the next time. Driving this M3 and being amoungst fine Folks like yourselves keeps this Old Pete (Alter Peter) young

Wonderful photos by everyone ... my contrubution is below. The first photos (the larger ones) are from my iPhone the smaller ones are from my 5 year old Digital Canon camera (paid $1700- for that sucker back then), goes to show you how fast technolowgy changes. The Chinese hit the nail on the head when one authored the sentance "May you live in interesting times" we sure are seeing great advances when you can take great pictures with such a small device like the iPhone it sure was a lovely day for a Saturday drive ... thanks everyone for coming out and joining the fun.

Alter P. I am certainly taken back by your pictures and recollection; some of us can can only dream to purchase 3 M's in one fiscal year and that too within our retirement.

Good seeing u, one would never be able to tell your seniority in person; you are definitely living very vicariously and an envy but yet an inspiration to those in your calibre.

Until we meet again...Auf Dich

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by dnotorious

• Rolfs Cadillac wrecker.. we need the address to this place so we can send the remaining lot of cady's to the largest Cadillac impound.
  

Here is the Link for you all ... one of the nicest collection of Cadillac's in North America. People come from all over North America and Canada to show up there pride and joy (not only Cadillac's mind you). This year our very own first ever new BMW our 1987 e28 535is will turn 25 years young at the end of this month. I might just give her a spa inside out using the finest cleaning products and take her to the show on June 1st for the big day

---> Check out the Link from past car shows and this years show

Being a car nut ... I am blessed for this place to be only 10 minutes from my house as I said many more old classic cars that will make anyone of you smile from ear to ear

Ask and you shall recieve

Address to the Steve Plunkett Yearly Car Show, 9282 Elviage Drive, London, ON N6K 4N5 (the map below provides direction from Highway 402 Exit 82 going west)

You heard of the Greatest Circus Show ... well the greatest car show is right here every year