I am proposing that we meet up on Saturday the 26th to organise the 2005 calendar. The place I had in mind was the Spa Hotel in Lucan* at 2pm.
All in/not in favour say something!

* which I know doesn't suit everyone but where does?

  no problem with that suits me fine !!

Should be okay for me nothing else planned for that day

Topazman

I should be able to make it aswell.

Doh!.....think i might have to work

Hope lads make the effort to attend this meet because there is no use crying during the year when we can't fit all suggested events during the year in. How about those who cannot attend posting ideas and suggestions for events/meets for the year so for those who attend we can discuss the posted ideas etc also

Topazman

Wont be able to make it!!!!

Am working all weekend

Would like to suggest that to try and organise quite a few track days for the year, good way to meet people and improve your drivin too

Will see ye at mondello on the 26th

Same as above, can't go as i'm working

At least a couple of more track days would be nice.

Also, is there anything organised for the launch of the new 3 series, this would also make a good meet.

Here's something for everyone to think over, don't know if i could make it but the BMW Power w/end at Rockingham on 21/22 of may has got to be worth a mention.

Further to Kevin's post - stuff I want to see covered is:-
* magazine articles
* dealer recognition - I had considered a 'dealer of the month review' on the http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com - website , which would profile a dealer - photos, etc.
* group buys
* club publicity & promotion
* contact with BMW Irl.
* calendar of events:- possible events include

• rolling road
• Connaught drive (Galway/Mayo) - will discuss with the two Kevins about this)
• Leinster drive (Wicklow or somewhere)
• day out at http://www.nationaltransportmuseum.org/ - transport museum in Howth (never been there but is apparently a great museum which our wonderful government refuses to provide funding!)
• track days (one is organised, others will depend on the success of the first due to costs involved - Mondello International is ~€6k)
• overseas trip (UK or Deutschland)
• show & shine  
• economy run
• karting
• (with one or more of the above in Munster!)

Think you've pretty much covered everything there Killian

What about trying to organise a a club day during the summer, which could possibly become the annual meet for club members. Obviously all members can't all attend the same event for one reason or another, but as the club grows it would be good to have one set date every year where people can look at the cars and what the club is about. For example having the meet in the grounds of some stately house or the like.

Stevo wrote: If she lets me , i'll be there .

What!!!!!! drop her of in Liffey Valley and tell her your going to look at some cars etc

Topazman

Weather permitting - I'm in!

Geoff

Hello Bopsy

Of course you are welcome, but remember it is a meeting of the Irish Region of the BMW Car Club. To join the club use this link

http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/newmembers/join.html - http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/newmembers/join.html

See there and hopefully we can convince of the benefits of joining the club.

OK folks, all set for tomorrow @ 2pm at the Spa hotel? I can picture everyone out polishing their cars tomorrow morning so they are not embarrased by Niall and Richie!

Anyway, for those who aren't sure, the Spa hotel is just past Lucan (outbound) on the N4. If coming from the M50 direction, pass the traffic lights at the Newcastle Rd. junction and anout 1/4 mile down the road there is a left turn/slip road. The entrance to the hotel is just past that.
If coming from Enfield direction, there is a gap in the middle of the dual carriageway to allow you cross over to the hotel. Basically shortly after you come off the M4 onto the N4, there is a slip road down towards Lucan. On the other side of this carrigeway, there is the gap.

BTW, there is a fixed Gatso on the side of the road (inbound) around here but it shouldn't really affect any of us

I see a break in the weather must go out and give the old girl a bit of TLC (wash and dry and clean the rubbish out of the inside) Killian you have no excuse since you live as close as me and you can get alot done before 2pm Sat

Topazman

Richie wrote: I'm setting my alarm clock for 8am. The car will be spotless...weather permitting

Its not fair.  I'm going to have to drive from Tipperary. 

I'll have to drive very carefully to avoid as much road slime as possible and bring a bucket of water and sponge/chamois in the boot.  Thankfully they've by-passed Monasterevin.  It would have proven difficult to avoid spillage on the sharp right hander at the end of the main street.

A quick bacon sarnie in Bewley's at Newlands Cross (being careful to slow down for metal speed bump on the way in to avoid further spillage) should leave just enough time (if not water) for a quick wash and brush up to try and keep up with you boys!

You could have your sarnie at the Spa Hotel in lucan after washing your car and sit back in the heat of the hotel lookin out at your clean car while you wipe the tomato sauce from your face

Topazman

topazman wrote: You could have your sarnie at the Spa Hotel in lucan after washing your car and sit back in the heat of the hotel lookin out at your clean car while you wipe the tomato sauce from your face Topazman

Ugh... hate tomato sauce!

Richie wrote: Diarmuid,if the clean is good enough beforehand,a quick jetwash in dublin should restore her to her former beauty!! Now,get out that meguiars...oh wait,you can't.I have it for you don't I?

Richie could wash your car at his house at 8am while you have brekkie in this gaff lookin out at Richie demonstrating the use of Meguiars

Topazman

topazman wrote: Richie wrote: Diarmuid,if the clean is good enough beforehand,a quick jetwash in dublin should restore her to her former beauty!! Now,get out that meguiars...oh wait,you can't.I have it for you don't I? Richie could wash your car at his house at 8am while you have brekkie in this gaff lookin out at Richie demonstrating the use of Meguiars Topazman

Thanks Richie!  Two bacon, one egg, one sausage, toast and coffee would be good....

Only just seen this....think I'll have to take out a bucket of water tomorrow morning, get the car looking semi respectable and come up to the Spa Hotel and meet everyone.

See you then.

Richie wrote: I'll get the aul man to cobblelock the garden tonight so there's adequate parking.

As ever Richie, its your attention to detail that impresses me most.

kbannon wrote: Can we all come round to yours Richie for a full Irish?

I'll have the continental brekkie, freshly squeezed OJ and strawberry preserve  for the crossiants

Topazman

I thought that in D6W they all wanted to be posh better be careful in case you become D22 as originally planned     
Richie if it freezes tonite might put a halt to the early mornin wash

Topazman

    any idea what the weather's to be like sat richie,

                                       eather way ill be there m8

Just lookin out the window now and its pi****g rain so I hope it drys up over night but you can never trust our weather it will probably rain when I am going to Lucan tomorrow and stop when I get there and sun shine for the rest of the day

Topazman

God they try and cover everthing don't they

Topazman

BM Fan wrote: Can't make 2pm lads, the better half has a lunch plan so that leaves me with the little tresures (Joy!!!!). Was looking forward to swinging over but there you go!  On the off chance what time are you all hoping to be away at?

I'd say around the 3.30pmish mark all depends on turnout and what topics etc are discussed at the meet/agm. You could alwaysring the hotel and page us to see if we are still there

Topazman

Great AGM/Meet and fantastic turnout and a load of issues and topis raised. The AGM/Meet lasted till dusk and didn't get home till close on 6pmish. Fantastic cars and can't wait to see the photos, all I can say is roll on the rest of 2005

Topazman  

 at my first meet today, and got a spin in a e46 m3, all i can say is i want one, well pleased with the issues and topics raised, first time to meet the guyz and see there Fantastic cars a great turnout to say the least, well impressed indeed, and the rain held off,what more can you say, roll on the next meet.

    DREAMERBEEMER                                                       

and plenty of meguairs on show too topaz!! have to agree great way to spend an afternoon , great turnout some lovely cars also on view    

meguairs

And some lads get up at 8am in the mornin to wash and polish/wax their cars  There's dedication for yeah

Topazman 

Good meeting lads, lots to look forward to in the coming months. Great show of motors today, lets hope we can keep the numbers up for most of the meets planned. Can't wait to get back out on track at Mondello next month.

I'll catch  up with you all there  

Just seen the pics looks very impressive with all the cars lined up

Topazman

Thats serious dedication for yeah

Topazman

Anyway, thanks to all who came down. We got through a few things that we needed to early in the year.
It was also a nice display of motors.

http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/index.php?cat=7 - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/index.php?cat=7

Photos at this link

The pics are at http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery - www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery .
The Calypso Red is one of Dergside's motors.

Hi Lads,

Looks like a good meet, some lovely motors. I'll have to make it my business to get to the next one.

Mac

Meeting:
Spa Hotel, Saturday 26th Feb
Attendees:-
Paul Austin
Ludovic Balagny
Killian Bannon
Niall Barrett
Robbie Bradford
Geoff Elliott
Mike Harrington
Steve & Callan Kearney
Gus Kelly
John McGrath
Diarmuid Mallon
Richie Mooney
Gerard O'Connor
Brendan Purcell
Eamonn Reilly

Issues Covered:-
* All contact with BMW Ireland will be through Kevin Barry
* We should continue the group buys, with reductions on prices of products for club members.
* Increase dealer and indy awarness of the club through a profile review submitted with the assistance of the dealer/indy. These profiles will be on public display on the website ( http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com - www.bmwcarclubireland.com ). Richie Mooney will also look into the possibility of having leaflets/app forms available in dealers, etc.
* With regard to magazine submissions, Brendan Purcell has agreed to act as editor and will submit articles to the magazine editor. If you want to write a review of an event, etc. then submit it to Brendan and he will forward it to the mag editor.
Richie Mooney will act as a form of PRO and will make contact with the media to promote the club.
* Event List 2005:-

Killian

Am I still to talk with Keogh's about a show and shine linked to their new premises or is the one from Eamo and Robbie the one for outside the Pale?

No, go for it Derg!

No harm in having the two of them outside of the capital.

Photo's look great.  I'm just sorry now that I didn't get around to Richie's house in time for him to give the car a a wash and brush up for me!  I feel a bit inadequate beside all the shiny cars!