Subject: Yes...it's ANOTHER set of Atlanta E38 Meet & Greet pics for your enjoyment! :o) Author: timgincentralnj as Tim G in Central NJ : member since November, 2005 : 2729 posts Posted on: 2010-06-24 12:06:03

First, I'd like to start off by saying I had an incredible time. Cody, you were a most gracious host and took great care of us. For that--and everything else--I thank you. I only hope you'll come back up North sometime so we can return the favor :o)

So, let's begin....

Thursday - Leg #1 of the trip....my house in New Jersey to Franklin, VA for an overnight with Scott Dukes' wonderful folks. Crossing the Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel:




So many travel options; north....south....not my problem! :o) I'm stretched out in the back of Scott's limo with the dark window tint and shades drawn. Now, THAT is traveling in style!:


Great view of the Bridge-Tunnel:


Following Shled--both physically and electronically (viewing his Shled-cam on Scott's tethered laptop):


"...Let me get this staight...YOU are telling ME how to drive??? I don't think so!":


"Have a Shled and a Smile":


Scott actually having a Google Video Chat with his pop while doing 90+ MPH. Gotta' love 3G....unreal! (Don't worry--he wasn't the one driving!):


In hot pursuit of the Shled-mobile:


Lots of references to the name "Duke" down there for some reason??? ;o) :


At "chez Cody" on Saturday afternoon in Cody's garage. Some floors you just can't help admiring!


This is Cody's pooch, Reilly...a wonderfully lovable dog:


A nice view of Cody's house....and its owner:


Ron...the owner of Performing Imports (where Cody's car was "Dinan-ized") and his loaded, brandy-new 2011 F02. Very nice guy--and the only independent Dinan dealer on the East Coast (if memory serves):


Checking out ImolaTony's AWESOME E30 M3. Looks like it just came from off the assembly line:


Another striking view of Cody's casa:


A sneak peek of the back yard from the rear driveway. With temps in the low 90's and humidity in the 1000% range, this definitely warrants "closer inspection"...hehheh:


Another shot of the back end of Tony's E30 M3:


Ahhh....the pool. Sadly the water was 1-2 degrees warmer than the air temperature...what the ??? :o)




Sooooo tempting......


Some of the E38's in attendance; Pam's, O'Neal's and Chris':


A side shot of ImolaTony's E38. Yes, he brought it over after taking the M3 home. Oh, how I hate him! ;o)


Chris's E38 (I believe) and Mack's E39:



Initial evaluation and testing of Leon's broken 750 in the carport:


Some shots of the line-up:



The group anxiously awaiting a diagnosis of Leon's car's lack of electricity by Edwin and Master Chief Jimbo:


The stable:


You just never know what you'll find when you go digging through some peoples' garages...my oh my...what is this???




Some crazy man on a Segway...oh wait....that's just Harry :o)


DavidC's lovely wife, Maru (the staff photographer), DavidC himself, and Roy in GA:


Scott Duke explaining the purpose of the headlight to Harry; apparently they don't use them where Harry comes from ;o)


Edwin feeling the heat...of which there was much:


DavidC gettin' dirty on Shled's car by installing a new heater hose:


Two idiots on Segways; the question is....who's the bigger idiot? ;o)


The REAL masters of the house:


The "flagship" of the convoy pulling onto the street in an attempt to get the group mobilized and en route for the lake house:





The convoy's assembled and ready to go!


Cody's Dinan monster:


Stopping in Ground Ball (?), GA @ Two Brothers BBQ on the way:


A quick drive over to the local Piggly Wiggly for provisions:






Finally at the lake house. Serene, beautiful, tranquil; words just cannot describe it:


Cody and his adorable daughter, Maddie:


Breakfast @ the lake on Father's Day; Master Chief Jimbo, his son Austin and daughter Charissa (I hope I spelled it right). In the background, JoeC, DavidC and Edwin...having his 9th bagel, of course ;o)


Some views of the lake:





Some perfectly good E38's just abandoned in the woods to rot...some people! ;o)


JoeC giving Jeff Chia some HVAC tips while re-charging Shled's system:


Ahhh...nice cold A/C...Shled likes!


Upon first opening the hood of another E38, JoeC quickly identified the root cause of the problem:


The gang headed down to the diving platform for a few hours:



Edwin (in his stylish girl's shorts and matching polo), Jeff Chia and Jimbo:


"...next on America's Most Wanted....":


Starting with the farewells; Jimbo and DavidC:


My favorite little tormentor...Maddie :o)


Pam getting ready to hit the road for home:


Edwin's new low-cal diet; SD memory cards. Unfortunately, I was full from breakfast 4 hours earlier ;o)


Master Chief Jimbo and family hitting the road for VA:


Jeff Chia wondering where the giant spider which was crawling "north" up his shorts has gone:


Jeff helping JoeC adjust his rear SLS:


Scott Duke, Maru, Cody and Maddie gettin' ready to head out:


No, this is not a crater on the moon. For those of you who don't know Edwin that well, he used to have an "outie", but now he's got....


A couple shots from my flight home late Monday night bound for Allentown, PA airport:



Again, my heartfelt thanks to Cody and his family for hosting and putting up with us--and of course a huge "thanks" to DavidC for building this community. Along with seeing my friends from past meets, I'm glad to have finally met so many of the wonderful individuals who over the years have helped make this community a truly great place--and one which I couldn't be more proud to be part of.

I already miss you guys and girls!

Tim G.

Tim G in Central NJ
2001 740i factory Sport Pkg, 16x9 display, MKIV navigation, and Angel Eyes "a la Edwin".

• Yes...it's ANOTHER set of Atlanta E38 Meet & Greet pics for your enjoyment! :o) (pic) (url) - Tim G in Central NJ 2010-06-24 12:06:03 (1578 views)
  • Great captions! With all those pics lately, I feel like I have been there. (nt) - Wiggi 2010-06-25 00:12:42 (515 views)
  • Too bad I missed all the fun, I was in ATL on Tue-wed for work. Wish it would - rg0115 2010-06-24 23:39:06 (563 views)
  • wow talk about and showing what I missed out on - bmer_D 2010-06-24 23:21:51 (656 views)
    • You'll have t ojoin us atthe next meet then (nt) - JeffChia 2010-06-25 09:54:25 (540 views)
      • I certainly hope I can make the next one (nt) - bmer_D 2010-06-25 10:50:14 (549 views)
  • Great job on the pics and info for those of us that could only dream of going to - Steve R 2010-06-24 22:03:31 (632 views)
  • GR8 pics doood! BTW, been meaning to ask, - audiavant 2010-06-24 21:48:45 (577 views)
    • don't listen to those meat heads...my car's fine and in the garage... - Tim G in Central NJ 2010-06-25 11:01:07 (456 views)
    • Harry, you know that thing is a garage Queen. Shes on trickle now. - 740ilDuke 2010-06-24 22:36:31 (538 views)
      • (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-06-25 03:46:12 (527 views)
        • ...shuddup you two ding-dongs...I actually drove it yesterday! :o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2010-06-25 10:58:19 (639 views)
          • Radiator didn't blow? (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-06-25 12:11:31 (468 views)
            • (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2010-06-25 13:14:32 (536 views)
  • Really nice pics Tim.....I will make the next one (nt) - black740ia 2010-06-24 21:11:12 (638 views)
  • Re: Yes...it's ANOTHER set of Atlanta E38 Meet & Greet pics for your enjoyment! :o) - chrisatl 2010-06-24 18:57:59 (628 views)
  • Great pics buddy! Had a blast! Looking forward to a Fall Meet. (cooler) (nt) - 740ilDuke 2010-06-24 18:02:14 (474 views)
  • Really cool pics ... it was great seeing everyone again. (nt) - aaron00740il 2010-06-24 14:56:31 (555 views)
  • Awesome Pics and comments Tim!! Can't wait to get back and do it all again. (nt) - jbkds 2010-06-24 14:48:01 (574 views)
  • Best captioning yet again Timo. Personal fav is dual Segway! ha - Shled℠ 2010-06-24 13:55:25 (750 views)
  • Great photos and commentary, Tim. Thanks for sharing. (nt) - DavidC 2010-06-24 13:53:54 (539 views)
  • Great pics Timbo! that belly is not mine! must be dukesters (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-06-24 13:15:55 (450 views)
    • that belly pic is just weird, irregardless of whos it is, TMI Tim (nt) - RRIVAL 2010-06-24 13:43:11 (507 views)
  • Great pics, Tim... great to meet you. Love the rotting in the woods comment! (nt) - pj740il 2010-06-24 12:18:09 (518 views)