St. Paddy's Day 2024 O'Fishel Thread March 15-16

[wallyem]

Mac Daddy

[MLastovo]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)

[knunger]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger

Any word on Fri nite activities??

[rochareels]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son

[photopark]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug

[TurboE28]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)

[Glenn in encinitas]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas

[TMLinnard]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla

[John SCB]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)

[mbecker]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.

[MLastovo]

Hello,
I sent off preliminary headcount numbers to Carl today and Chris updated his initial post re Friday night.

A quick check of weather.com shows you should pack your sunscreen.

r/
D.

[Hermes]

I guess I should show up.

edit: where is Yar?

[ovide]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20. Ivo Christov & Francis

[ovide]

It depends on several factors:
-Artwork: You have to a design to start with. This usually is needed to garner interest for the pre-orders to determine your demand (see below)
-Demand: How many shirts, what color, what sizes, Short and/or Long sleeve. All this needs to be determined before you get a price quote and order anything from the printer.
-Cost: Unit costs for sale are greatly determined by volume (unless you don't care about losing money). In the past for orders around 75-80, the cost outlay is usually near $1,000 out of pocket and that keeps going up every year.
-Timing: At this stage with just over 4 weeks until the event, printer schedules are the bigger issue than costs. Most of the shirt printers we worked with in the past (and trust), need anywhere from 4-6 weeks for orders like ours. Of course you can rush things, but that costs more money. In the past, the process for any shirt offerings for SPD begins at the beginning of January.

Speaking from experience from doing this, it takes an awful amount of time and energy to get them designed, printed, deal with the printer, get them and process them for sale (both at the event and shipping/mailing). It is a lot one person (usually it's just one) to at least break even let alone make any kind of profit.
If you want to step up for next year (pretty sure this thing will continue into the future), you're welcome to give it a go. I can pass along the printers that have done it in in the past as well as contacts of others we solicited.

Figured it wasn't going to happen this year, (no calendar? no shirts? bummer) I know it takes a lot of effort Vince. Thanks for the breakdown of everything. I'll see about next year.

I also miss the calendar so much, I'm looking at a friggin' cute, cuddly, red Panda Bear for the month of February (San Diego Zoo Calendar) and not someones nice E28. It's so sad...

Now, back to wrenching on this BMW Diesel after finding all the damn broken sensors I needed and getting this 524td polished up for next month.

pablo

Good news, there will be SHIRTS!

I will try to get as many as possible in different sizes.....

See ya'll next weekend!

[wkohler]

Information has been added to the original post re:Friday. It’s not so much information as information that information exists. If you 1) will be in San Diego Friday evening and 2) would like the information and will RSVP, you can contact me (not necessarily recommended), photopark or MLastovo. It would help for tax purposes. Uhh, planning purposes.

[rochareels]

Good news, there will be SHIRTS!

I will try to get as many as possible in different sizes.....

See ya'll next weekend!

Save me a "Double Double"... 2XL

You're the best Ivo!

pablo

[alpinass]

21. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking).

[MLastovo]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20. Ivo Christov & Francis
21. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). FTFY

[RF888]

Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming

Two cars!

[MLastovo]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20. Ivo Christov & Francis
21. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
22. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)

[Hermes]

Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming

Two cars!

Good to hear you'll be back in town!

I guess I should RSVP for us even thought the list just comes to me

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Jens
4. Kenny B.
5. Vince
6. Ray in Phoenix
7. Jack in Phoenix
8. Ricky P.
9. Brett N. (50/50)
10. Gary Collins (FTFY)
11. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
12. knunger
13. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
14. The dug
15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20. Ivo Christov & Francis
21. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
22. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)
23. Carl, JP, Gerry, Ben, Owen, Doc, Ryan and everybody else I forgot about who is a local La Jolla Independent person

[Kenny Blankenship]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Kenny B.
4. Vince
5. Ray in Phoenix
6. Jack in Phoenix
7. Ricky P.
8. Brett N. (50/50)
9. Gary Collins (FTFY)
10. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
11. knunger
12. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
13. The dug
14, 15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20, 21. Ivo Christov & Francis
22, 23. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
24, 25. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32+. Carl, JP, Gerry, Ben, Owen, Doc, Ryan and everybody else I forgot about who is a local La Jolla Independent person

[Sgt Schultz]

I’m in for Saturday-just found out about it last Saturday-sorry about short notice-I know Carl if that helps

[bavluv]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Kenny B.
4. Vince
5. Ray in Phoenix
6. Jack in Phoenix
7. Ricky P.
8. Brett N. (50/50)
9. Gary Collins (FTFY)
10. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
11. knunger
12. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
13. The dug
14, 15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20, 21. Ivo Christov & Francis
22, 23. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
24, 25. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32+. Carl, JP, Gerry, Ben, Owen, Doc, Ryan and everybody else I forgot about who is a local La Jolla Independent person

XX. Antonio + a buddy(“maybe”…) for Saturday. Either way, this year, I’m going, if I have to Uber down there

[524tdAviator]

1. Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Kenny B.
4. Vince
5. Ray in Phoenix
6. Jack in Phoenix
7. Ricky P.
8. Brett N. (50/50)
9. Gary Collins (FTFY)
10. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
11. knunger
12. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
13. The dug
14, 15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20, 21. Ivo Christov & Francis
22, 23. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
24, 25. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32+. Carl, JP, Gerry, Ben, Owen, Doc, Ryan and everybody else I forgot about who is a local La Jolla Independent person
33. 524tdAviator (will probably bring both the E28 M5 and 524td)

[Sharkski]

Nebraska e28
2. Darin
3. Kenny B.
4. Vince
5. Ray in Phoenix
6. Jack in Phoenix
7. Ricky P.
8. Brett N. (50/50)
9. Gary Collins (FTFY)
10. Mac Daddy (FTFY)
11. knunger
12. Pablo R. (rochareels) and guest/son
13. The dug
14, 15. Steve & Cruz (Mr & Mrs. Turboe28)
16. Glenn in Encinitas
17. Tom L. La Jolla
18. Juan de la Playa SoCal (Con Invintada)
19. Mark B.
20, 21. Ivo Christov & Francis
22, 23. Paul L & Jesus Vega (not sure which car were taking). (FTFY)
24, 25. Rich - and Julia - in Chicago are coming (FTFY)
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32+. Carl, JP, Gerry, Ben, Owen, Doc, Ryan and everybody else I forgot about who is a local La Jolla Independent person
33. 524tdAviator (will probably bring both the E28 M5 and 524td)
34. Brian -BIson
35. Tez - Sharkski

[MLastovo]

Good Morning!
Round 1
Last night was awesome and it felt good to have the gang back at the house after a little hiatus... If those who know me haven’t already figured it out yet, I really enjoy supporting stress free get-togethers and seeing everyone have a good time. It has ALWAYS been that much better with cocktails but sometimes life throws a curve ball or two. Last night was another success.

I want to give a BIG shout out to Doug for working the food angle (and everyone who pitched in here and there as needed) and making the entire event feel connected. “Thanks Doug.”

Round 2
In a couple of hours I look forward to seeing the rest of you knuckleheads at the Bay and then at La Jolla Independent for what I heard from Carl last night should be a very good, and more important fun, lunch.

Talk to ya soon,
Darin

[photopark]

Thanks for hosting the Friday night shindig Darin! It was very cool to be back at the OG haus.
Thanks for everyone helping out with the Taco distribution, it went very smoothly this year

And a big shout out to Carl and crew at La Jolla Independent for the Saturday festivities!
Great turnout and amazing selection of food!

The Nicest people own BMW's!

[John SCB]

Thanks for hosting the Friday night shindig Darin! It was very cool to be back at the OG haus.
Thanks for everyone helping out with the Taco distribution, it went very smoothly this year

And a big shout out to Carl and crew at La Jolla Independent for the Saturday festivities!
Great turnout and amazing selection of food!

The Nicest people own BMW's!

^^^ This! ^^^
These get togethers get better every year. There never seems to be enough time to catch up with everyone.

Any pics anyone?

[Nebraska_e28]

Someone had to say it...



I am happy to oblige with approximately 1/2 handful of pictures.

This year I was lucky enough to receive a surprise roundtrip ticket to the event from my wife and kids. Having not attended since 2019, something was definitely amiss here in good ole corntown. As always, this event delivered in amazing fashion. Great hosts/sponsors/coordinators, welcoming enthusiasts, & a wealth of knowledge. Of course the turnout of cars was way more than anyone expected. For a second I thought government cheese was being dispatched in abundant fashion for so many people in one place.

Normally I get so caught up in shop talk, gear talk, & entertaining stories from all the old-heads. This year I made it a point to pause to snap a few pics for posterity. Aside from the individuals below, I had several others on my radar that I missed. I will definitely catch you next time!

The showing of cars again was absolutely amazing! Stand outs for me were Vince's labor of love, which also exemplifies what can be accomplished when you own 1 bread/butter project car. I seriously need to take notes from this dagwood & trim some of the fat car meat here at Der BimmerGarten Midwest Müll-yard...

Ken aka Sgt Schultz brought out his Euro 525i. Let me tell ya, this thing is a beast of an NA m30! After a little drive, I am re-thinking my turbo crackhead addiction. This guy is ole' school pimp juice. Perhaps before Boones Farm was conceived? Great meeting ya Ken! We'll catch up over red coffee someday.
Keep the shiny side up.


I didn't catch the name, but one gentleman exemplified what can be accomplished with a stripped & mirror polished U.S. bumper. It wash shiny enough to check for bbq bits wedged in my teeth. No worries though, I did allow any dropping to touch said bumper.

The rest of the pictures can speak for themselves. Till next time dudes. I shall continue to contemplate life-wrenching-car-build decisions here in the midwest.

Auf wiedersehen!









And here's a little hint for any green horns on the board that missed out on their bonus points from the last picture.