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Thanks to Keith for setting up the meeting. (more) (archive)
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Posted by Stew on November 25, 2001 at 20:16:20:

In Reply to: Sam Adams and E28s.... posted by Keith M. on November 25, 2001 at 17:05:54:

I did the best I could to make time in traffic but with the drizzle, I didn't dare go over 90. Keith was kind enough to wait for us while we finished up the 1:00 PM show and we had a nice visit. I totally forgot I had my light on due to the drizzle, it was great because Keith (we I had never met) asked our tour group if anyone owned an E28?, not "who owns the BMW?". Gorgeous.

The two years I've spent working on this car have been some of the most enjoyable ever, mostly because with each repair success, a truly wonderful car is revealing itself. This car was pretty rough when I bought it in 1999, but now I understand why the moniker "the ultimate driving machine" has withstood the years. These really are great cars, and it is heartwarming to know that good people are buying, repairing and restoring these cars.

It's also good to know that a social community such as this message board (that has steered me in the right direction numerous times) and the gathering such as the one Keith arranged are available to the dedicated E28 enthusiast.

Thanks again Keith.

There is more to the repair of the rear pulse wheels that I need to discuss with you if it turns out that is your ABS problem. Let me know.

Stew

Excellent time on Saturday. Arrived at the Samuel Adams Brewery around 11:15 am, Saturday. No other E28s...yet.

Overcast and a light drizzle, but it didn't dampen my spirits, as I love good beer. Andy showed up about 10 minutes to 12! Alright, I get to match a face!

He has an 85 (?) blue 528e. Introductions and we got right down to business. (E28 chat...of course). We hit the tour and it was thoroughly enjoyable. The finale of the tour were Sam Adams samples. They are coming out with a Weist (pronounced vice) beer in December. Delicious! We headed out to the parking lot after we had our fill of free samples and found another e28 lined up with our two:

Stew had arrived late (traffic) and had gone into the 1:00 tour. He had left his lights on, so it gave me the perfect opportunity to go in an interrupt the tour to ask if there we an e28 owner..."your lights are on". I love the look on the "hond-niss-toy" drivers as they try to figure out what an E28 is! Stew has a beautiful 535is. I had to get some food in me so we left to grab a bite. I wanted to make sure Stew was not left stranded, (and formally meet), so we cruised back over to the brewery after a quick lunch.

There must be something in the air of an E28 that makes owners really enjoy the finer things in life!

Andrew and Stew, it was really great meeting you both. I hope we can get together again.

I will see if we can't do something this spring...perhaps at Woodman's in Essex for some of New England's best fried clams?

Keith M.




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