[spacedogg]

Saturday, October 13, 2007 : BC/WA Cruise

This is the first ever joint E90POST.COM meetup for British Columbia and Washington. Mark this date in your calendar and be sure to come out to what will be the biggest meetup of E90, E91, E92, E93 in the Pacific Northwest this year! This will be great opportunity to meet all your favourite E90POST.com forum characters. This event is open to all drivers from any province/state. All cars welcome, as long as you share an enthusiasm for the mighty 3'er.

Route:
Checkpoint 0: Your home
Checkpoint 1: Prime Outlet, 448 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA (Arrive by 11:00AM)
Checkpoint 2: Randy's Pier 61, 209 T Ave., Anacortes, WA (***LUNCH***)
Checkpoint 3: West Beach, Deception Pass State Park, WA (Arrive by 2:00PM)
Checkpoint 4: Brattland Go-Karts, 1403 Monroe Landing Rd., Oak Harbour, WA

Description:
In the morning, the Canadians will start off heading south while the Americans will start off heading north. We will converge at Checkpoint 1 at approximately 11:00 AM. This is at the Prime Outlets in Burlington which has been strategically placed so your "SO" can go shopping at the GAP outlet while you talk cars with the other E90POST'ers. Cars will begin to leave at approximately 11:45 AM towards Checkpoint 2 at Pier 61 in Anacortes. This is the site of Randy's. For their lunch menu, click here.

After a delicious lunch we will cross into the Deception Pass State Park. A second meetup will occur at West Beach at Checkpoint 3 for a photo opportunity with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. Those E90POST'ers wishing for some driving competition will continue 20 minutes south to Brattland Go-Karts at Checkpoint 4 for some go-karting action.

There will be something for everyone...some outlet shopping, some lunch, some beach and some go-karting. So bring your significant other! This event is not weather dependent and will go ahead rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. At some points of the route you may be seperated from the main pack of cars. Do not excessively speed in order to catch up. The checkpoints have been designed so that you can eventually meetup with everyone else.

What to bring:
- passport or other required documents for the border (very important)
- water
- plastic/money for food and gas
- camera
- FRS radio (if you have one)

Maps:





Directions from Vancouver/Richmond to Checkpoint 1

1. Head south on Oak Street
2. Slight left onto Highway 99 South
3. Cross Canada/USA at Peace Arch Crossing
4. Continue south on I-5
5. Exit off at Exit #229 "George Hopper Rd"
6. Turn left at George Hopper Rd/George Hopper Interchange Rd. Continue to follow George Hopper Rd
7. Turn left at S Burlington Blvd
8. Turn left at Fashion Way

Directions from Burnaby/Tri-Cities to Checkpoint 1

1. Head east on Trans Canada Highway #1
2. Exit off at Exit #53 for 176th Street
3. Head south on 176th Street
4. Cross the Canada/USA border at the Truck Crossing
5. Continue south on I-5
6. Exit off at Exit #229 "George Hopper Rd"
7. Turn left at George Hopper Rd/George Hopper Interchange Rd. Continue to follow George Hopper Rd
8. Turn left at S Burlington Blvd
9. Turn left at Fashion Way

FAQ:
Q: What do I need to bring in order to enter the US?
A: If you are Canadian citizen, bring a current Canadian passport. It will make things MUCH easier. For details on what documents are required to enter the US, click here.

Q: I have never travelled to the US...do I need to bring American currency?
A: No...if you are bringing plastic. Most vendors and merchants accept VISA and Mastercard. You can also use your Interac debit card to withdraw US dollars on any Plus ATM in the US.

Q: Are radar detectors permitted in Washington?
A: Yes.

Q: How bad is traffic enforcement in the US?
A: I do not recommend speeding along the I-5 unless you have the necessary radar/laser detecting equipment. Traffic speed is vigilantly enforced by sheriffs and highway patrol. I would especially not recommend speeding over 10% of the posted limit. The I-5 has stretches of road where it is a 70 mph (110 km/h) speed zone and then suddenly drops to a 60 mph (96 km/h) speed zone. If you do not readjust your cruise speed you will be pulled over. Fighting your ticket is that much more of a pain since it is in a different country/state. I would not recommend it.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This will be a relaxed cruise and group meetup. We are trying to emphasize and promote safe driving. There will absolutely be no racing allowed amongst participants. If you like driving fast, you are best doing this route on your own some other day. You must NOT compete in any manner with other participants. You must NOT place any bets of any kind in relation to this event. This event is in no way a race or a competition. Absolutely no checkpoints will be timed. You must drive safely and with proper courtesy to all other participants and members of the public. In particular you must not drive recklessly. The organizer, participants and E90Post.com will not take any responsibility for accidents, injuries or other losses incurred while participating in this event. By participating in this event you agree that you will indemnify the organizer, participants and E90Post.com from any and all claims, lawsuits and causes of action whatsoever or howsoever arising and brought against them by any third party as a result of your action or participation in this event. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country in which you are travelling, including without limitation, all speed regulations, laws of the road, laws relating to the safety of your vehicle and laws relating to the possession or use of alcohol, drugs or other prohibited substances. By participating in this event, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these terms and conditions. Buckle up and always drive responsibly.



CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

[spacedogg]

"Checkpoint 0" Signup
Note: Checkpoint 0 points with less than 5 people signed up will be cancelled. You should leave Checkpoint 0 by 9:30AM at the very latest in order to give ample time to cross the border and get to Checkpoint 1.

If you go to a Checkpoint 0, please bring a sign that says "Checkpoint 0" and display it on your windshield to gather other participants.

Burnaby/Vancouver: Brentwood Mall
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Coquitlam/Tri-Cities: Coquitlam Mall
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Richmond: Landsowne Mall
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[spacedogg]

Map of Checkpoint 1

Directions from Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2

Directions from Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3

Directions from Checkpoint 3 to Checkpoint 4

[ctgazer]

wow! what a fun meet! good thinking cross border multi-national e90post meet!! woohoo!

[ehhhwik]

wow, it sounds like so much fun, but damn it, i have work that day

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by ctgazer

wow! what a fun meet! good thinking cross border multi-national e90post meet!! woohoo!

Yeah...hopefully the weather is great and we get a good turn out. I'm hoping we have a gathering of at least 30 cars.

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

wow, it sounds like so much fun, but damn it, i have work that day

Eric...that is no excuse. CALL IN SICK!!!!

[new2u]

We need a passport now?
I just used my citizenship card during this summer.
Hmm....

[ehhhwik]

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

wow, it sounds like so much fun, but damn it, i have work that day

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Eric...that is no excuse. CALL IN SICK!!!!

LOL! Dave, you just gave me an excellent idea, if i skip work on saturday and cruise with you guys, i regularly have sunday's and monday's off, i then will have 3 day long weekend!!

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by new2u

We need a passport now?
I just used my citizenship card during this summer.
Hmm....

You may be right actually. I'm just checking online...and it appears for now you might only need a passport for flying into the US. As of January 2008, you will require a passport for travel by land, sea or flight.

http://ottawa.usembassy.gov/content/...sues_whti_docs

Having said that...a passport will just make things much easier tho.

I'll update the post.

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

LOL! Dave, you just gave me an excellent idea, if i skip work on saturday and cruise with you guys, i regularly have sunday's and monday's off, i then will have 3 day long weekend!!

DO IT!!!

[flyer333]

Richmond: Landsowne Mall
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[Gen_E92]

Richmond: Landsowne Mall
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[Gen_E92]

Btw just drove to the newer prime outlet in exit 202 last weekend. Almost reached 200km/h a couple times, fortunately no cop the entire journey

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Btw just drove to the newer prime outlet in exit 202 last weekend. Almost reached 200km/h a couple times, fortunately no cop the entire journey

Consider yourself lucky.

I've gotten more speeding tickets along the I-5 than I have in all of Canada! Aiyee...bad luck for me I guess.

[spacedogg]

Bump for more sign-ups...need to make reservations at the restaurant in a few weeks so I need to get a sense of numbers.

Also members should feel free to turn around at any time. Don't feel obligated to go do everything that day. I'm sure some people might want to just head back after having meetups at Checkpoint 1 or lunch. That's coo.

But we definately need more people to sign up to make this thing a success.

[Johnny Lin]

Spacedogg, I need to make couple contacts with all my firends. Then I will let you know for the amount of people. By the way, is this only for e90post people? Is it only for BMW E90, E91, E92, and E93? Can any other brand of cars come or different year model of the Bimmer come? Caz that way, I believe I can get more of my friends come.

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Spacedogg, I need to make couple contacts with all my firends. Then I will let you know for the amount of people. By the way, is this only for e90post people? Is it only for BMW E90, E91, E92, and E93? Can any other brand of cars come or different year model of the Bimmer come? Caz that way, I believe I can get more of my friends come.

It's open to anyone...as long as they are fans of the E9x.

[flyer333]

hey i was just on I-5 yesterday and i stopped at the outlet.. i am very sure the parking lot there will be big enough...damn I-5 south was completely blocked off due to two accident in the massey tunnel

[Johnny Lin]

Whazz-up spacedogg! Have you receive my mail? Would you please do a update by how many people are coming from WA area? Thanks so much! I also got one more person down beside the list that I gave you, which would be the memebr here s169691. Thanks!

[Johnny Lin]

Spacedogg, I have sent you coulpe PMs, but didnt receive any responds from you. If you could, would you please do a update on the amount of people and post a thread onto DTM forum? Thanks!

[Mr. Furley]

subscribe.

[spacedogg]

Bump for more signups.

C'mon Canadians! Only 3 of us are confirmed to go so far...that's pretty sad.

[Zeeman]

I will likely be able to make it, I just can't confirm right now.