Swap & Show 2014 Will Be On 3 May At The Brisbane Marina

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Hello Everyone--

 

I hope that all of you at S&S-14 had a great time; I know I did!  It's a lot of work but very satisfying when we see over 100 cars on the lawn.  And we really appreciate when friends chip in to help, whether inside the raffle tent, parking cars, picking up the inevitable trash (I'll blame that on the people walking through on the Bay Trail), and especially wrestling the canopies into submission when the wind threatened.

 

We have fingers crossed that the Brisbane Public Works Director sees as little lawn damage as I did (basically, mooshed grass that should rebound following the sprinkles' return to service); getting most or all of our deposit back would be very nice.

 

I also need to comment that someone found some keys that I turned in to the Marina Harbormaster.  They appeared to be house keys with a green fob, bike key and electronic tab along with a bottle opener.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing some great photos posted to FAQ (here or in the general discussion) or with a link to a photobucket overflowing with images to make us smile. Again, thanks for coming and enjoying the cars, raffle, reverse sticker and especially the people!

 

Larry

[fahrtstart]

Larry, OK to post a link to my photos here?

https://bayarea02meetup2014.shutterfly.com/4

 

This was my first, great event, really appreciate the work you all put into it. I'll make sure to get a volunteer role next year know that I know what to expect.

 

- Brian

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Hi Brian--

 

Thanks for sharing your photos!  I'm glad you had fun; I know I did.

 

We're pretty sure the NT49MD will again take us around San Francisco next December, and there could be a gathering or 2 before then.  We expect to discuss future events at our debrief in a couple of weeks.  See you and your 02 in coming months!

 

Larry

 

[Stuart]

My son and I had a great time and he picked up some needed parts.  Next year both our cars will be there.  Hoping to attend other Bay Area get togethers and would like to host a smaller event of my own later this summer.  More to come on that. 

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ROADTEST--BayArea 02 bag

Hi--

Everyone registered at Swap & Show-14 received a blue bag.  I've had mine longer that others so I have a few comments about it.  First of all, it does hold a regular grocery store paper bag pretty well filled.  The nonwoven polypropylene may seen a little thin, but it is pretty strong (do be careful how many rebuilt cylinder heads you carry in one, though).

 

One extra test I tried is the wash test.  My bag came through the delicate cycle fine with the logo looking great, but there was a problem: the stiffener at the bottom turns out to be simple cardboard encased in polypropylene fabric.  The wash left it in a few clumps of paper mache.  I suggest removing the stifiner if you wash or seriously wet the bag.  Or cut a layer of plastic (maybe a sheet of 60 mil polyethlyene that you might otherwise put below the new tile in your shower) as a more durable substitute.

 

Larry