i urge all the bay area m5 owners to join this ride. I just got this email from the baybimmerz.com guys:

Hi guys,this is what I sent out, sorry it's such short notice, but I just found your email addy's.
Hope you can make it, it's for all models of BMW's.

Keith (Bay Bimmerz)

It's been awhile since we've all seen one another and been on a drive, sooooo let's do this.

Here's the info:


NorCAL BMW Meet / Drive / Eat
Day: October 9th, Saturday, 2004
Time: Meet by 7:30am, depart by 8am
Meet spot: Home Depot Parking lot in San Mateo (directions below)
drive: Skyline / Rt9 / Rt 236 out to Rt 1 (ocean)
Picture Opportunies: YES YES YES
Dining/Lunch: To Be Determined

Directions to Home Depot / Meeting Spot:

Home Depot / from 101 North or South
Take US-101 SOUTH or North
Take the CA-92 East exit towards HAYWARD - go 0.8 mi
Take the MARINERS ISLAND BLVD/EDGEWATER BLVD exit - go 0.3 mi
Turn on MARINERS ISLAND BLVD - go 0.4 mi (go over the freeway)
Turn on FASHION ISLAND BLVD - go 0.2 mi
Continue on BRIDGEPOINTE PKY - go 0.3 mi
Turn on CHESS DR - go < 0.1 mi
Arrive at 2001 CHESS DR, SAN MATEO
Home Depot will be on your left
There is a Starbucks across the street in the Mall.

Home Depot / From the East Bay
Take Hwy-92 WEST (San Mateo Bridge)- go 11.9 mi
Take the E HILLSDALE BLVD/FOSTER CITY BLVD exit - go 0.2 mi
Turn on CHESS DR - go 0.4 mi
Arrive at 2001 CHESS DR, SAN MATEO
Home Depot will be on your right
There is a Starbucks across the street in the Mall.

Keith (Bay Bimmerz) and Ben will see you there.


I/Keith will also have a caravan starting at Nordstrom's (Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton)at 6:50 am, leaving @ 7:00 am for San Mateo.