Northeast Meet October 4th to 6th
Posted: Sep 01, 2019 5:12 AM
Known more appropriately as "Idiotfest", founded by a chap with a TCD powered E24 up in Montreal and a guy Sauby out of New York state have for years gathered each fall in fairly remote locations for a low-key event to celebrate their non-pretentious love of the PB designed shark. These welf-proclaimed idiots - tunnel-visioned, closed-minded men and one lone enthusiast woman, with a collection of BMWs that rivals most any on either side of the pond gather not for an assortment of wines and aged moldy cheese at a vineyard, nor for the fame and glory of being anointed cleanest, fasted or cruddiest but for the powerful friendships and unequivocal common interests shared in owning this not so common automobile. Historically attendees have stayed at a half cheesy low budget motel, arriving on a Friday evening for inexpensive and tasteless American beer and food, typically frozen hamburger patties and greasy fries and, well, more beer. Those who escape alcohol and food poisoning awaken mid-morning on the following Saturday for the traditional Suaby mapped drive that usually covers a neighboring state, beautiful scenery including autumn foliage and food and laughter for lunch before a drive back to the motel and then more food and a customary bonfire on the grounds of the motel, sharing more good times, memories and of course, the occasional breakdown stories that for some reason are always more tolerable when its in happens to be in an E24 - and why not, include similar type guys with E28s! As with other weekend type gatherings, breakfast is always a treat on Sunday morning before departure back to most attendees' otherwise boring and mundane 180 days of hibernation with their their second and often first loves.
As Grand Idiot of Rhode Island, a title bestowed on me by Sir Taylor, I'm pleased to provide a late announcement of the dates of this year's Idiot Fest, being Ocotber 4th to 6th here in the tiny state of Rhode Island. 'Fest has been stepped up from a trashy hotel to a lovely place called the Founder's Brook Inn, situated on Aquidneck Island (which makes up Newport, Portsmouth and Middletown), which also houses the city by the sea known as Newport, which will be part of the Saturday drive as Newport's 12 mile Ocean Drive is truly one of the most picturesque twelve miles on all of the East Coast. Clam Shacks featuring RI "chowda" and deep fried goodies will replace the burgers on Friday night and similarly the drive will be a mix of Surf and Turf, allowing attendees to not just experience the Ocean State's beautiful coast, but the beautiful suspension bridges, coastal lighthouses and some of the most rural and curvy back roads known to mankind. Lunch will be at the fabulous Tavern on the Water in Smithfield, and the trek back to the Inn will feature a stop in Providence's Little Italy (Federal Hill) and a tour of the East Bay. We'll also likely visit two very awesome car Museums in Newport, one of which is offering a discount on admission if you show up in a German car as their way of celebrating October Fest. Spouses, friends and and even mistresses are welcome to attend. We don't discriminate based on age, sex, cleanliness or condition of your ride nor even chosen gender so feel free to join us.
Please post below or for a more low key approach email [email protected] or Grand Idiot of RI at [email protected] for more info. You can contact the motel directly at (401) 683-1244 for reservations. Just tell Preena that you're interested in joining the BMW group on the 4th to 6th. You fellow Idiots are all most welcome to join us!
As Grand Idiot of Rhode Island, a title bestowed on me by Sir Taylor, I'm pleased to provide a late announcement of the dates of this year's Idiot Fest, being Ocotber 4th to 6th here in the tiny state of Rhode Island. 'Fest has been stepped up from a trashy hotel to a lovely place called the Founder's Brook Inn, situated on Aquidneck Island (which makes up Newport, Portsmouth and Middletown), which also houses the city by the sea known as Newport, which will be part of the Saturday drive as Newport's 12 mile Ocean Drive is truly one of the most picturesque twelve miles on all of the East Coast. Clam Shacks featuring RI "chowda" and deep fried goodies will replace the burgers on Friday night and similarly the drive will be a mix of Surf and Turf, allowing attendees to not just experience the Ocean State's beautiful coast, but the beautiful suspension bridges, coastal lighthouses and some of the most rural and curvy back roads known to mankind. Lunch will be at the fabulous Tavern on the Water in Smithfield, and the trek back to the Inn will feature a stop in Providence's Little Italy (Federal Hill) and a tour of the East Bay. We'll also likely visit two very awesome car Museums in Newport, one of which is offering a discount on admission if you show up in a German car as their way of celebrating October Fest. Spouses, friends and and even mistresses are welcome to attend. We don't discriminate based on age, sex, cleanliness or condition of your ride nor even chosen gender so feel free to join us.
Please post below or for a more low key approach email [email protected] or Grand Idiot of RI at [email protected] for more info. You can contact the motel directly at (401) 683-1244 for reservations. Just tell Preena that you're interested in joining the BMW group on the 4th to 6th. You fellow Idiots are all most welcome to join us!