Official Countdown to the Family Reunion 2013

[Ryans323i]

Including today and May 17:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kr42U0ZzL._SX500_.jpg

http://www.mikegrims.com/images/101_and__Hap_copy2.JPG

http://www.erniezelinski.com/images/Cover_101_Really_Important_Things_You_Already_Know _But_Keep_Forgetting.JPG

[johnrando]

Nice. Of course, being a SoCal, when I hear 101 I think of:


http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/images_zpsf4b70043.jpg

[wsmeyer]

I'm counting down too!

My wife's due date is May 18th so while I haven't run the idea passed her, I'm not planning on attending the reunion :)

[Ryans323i]

You might have to do some homework to figure out this one.

1968 Ferrrari GTS

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200909/ferrari-330-gts_600x0w.jpg

And can we agree, :drool

[johnrando]

~100 units made! And yes, :drool

[cakM3]

It Has Begun!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5ekMlQvi4

[jayjay_dee]

This countdown is one of those things that me look forward to the family reunion...

Can we use pictures used from last year's countdown?

[danewilson77]

This countdown is one of those things that me look forward to the family reunion...

Can we use pictures used from last year's countdown?

Sure.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA.

[Ryans323i]

We are slacking here.

The interstate I'll be taking.
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWT7NDv4DtBxGrRKfLZpAjF2jhmoCx_ f4AUgr2GiDGh5ltqJGA

Signs I wish I'd see.
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbQ8h65Gj0UMFwcCsLG2PdFh-xlBqhG5wV8b9L3MmW3CFHKunrHw

[johnrando]

:like

[Ryans323i]

http://www.carcollery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/1972-bmw-e25-turbo.jpg

http://www.classycars.org/BMW/bmw.1972.bavaria.05.jpg

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/BMW/72_BMW_30CS_DV_07-C_01.JPG

http://www.carsplusplus.com/pictures/1972/40361/photo2.jpg

Sorry, this one just cracked me up.
http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server1200/2b916/products/868/images/1103/72hp__28890.1334341016.1280.1280.jpg

[az3579]

A sign I wish I'd see.
7409

Fixed. :shifty

[Ryans323i]

^^No speed limit would be great, except there'd still be someone driving 55 in the left lane!

And for today.
(I think this picture was used last year, but oh well, it's awesome)

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/04/lockheed_sr-71_blackbird2.jpg

http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/SR-71/sr71blac555.jpg

http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/SR-71/sr71blac666.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Did anyone else notice that the "M Festival" is happening the same weekend in Germany at the Nurburgring? I thought it was kind of awesome...

[cakM3]

^^No speed limit would be great, except there'd still be someone driving 55 in the left lane!

And for today.
(I think this picture was used last year, but oh well, it's awesome)

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/04/lockheed_sr-71_blackbird2.jpg

It was...I posted it ;)

[Ryans323i]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=661302&stc=1&d=1332166849

http://www.vehiclebros.com/images/claas-dominator-68-05.jpg

And the #68 song of 1968

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V-FYolawTw

[johnrando]

The #68 song in '68? Pretty inventive!

[cakM3]

Very nice Ry. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Glad we got through 69 without too many problems.

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

[Ryans323i]

Hehe.

[johnrando]

Hehe.

+1

[Sockethead]

Glad we got through 69 without too many problems.

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

yea, yer lucky Kpro wasn't on the forum.... she just said "aww I missed 69?" :eyetwitch

:facepalm

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/POSER%20Pics/ScreenShot2013-03-12at120529AM_zps65c0ae06.png

[Sockethead]

Haha... it took me a second.... I was thinking, what the hell is that a 70's tv remote.... now I see it's an old ass calculator... what a nerd, LOL

[cakM3]

Haha... it took me a second.... I was thinking, what the hell is that a 70's tv remote.... now I see it's an old ass calculator... what a nerd, LOL

:biggrin

[Snowboardinwny]

Glad we got through 69 without too many problems.

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

Crap, I was going to say my birthday. :( Maybe next year..

[Ryans323i]

If you don't know Eddie Bo, go find out and get funky!
http://helium.lunarpages.com/~funky4/pictures/radio67.jpg

For our members above the border..
http://www.molsoncanadian.ca/en/~/media/Canadian/assets/images/carousel_mc67_sublime.png

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/Route66LogoCOLOR_zps6313031a.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/Route66Road_zps709c6b9f.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/route_66_map_zps7b09731b.gif

[Ryans323i]

The obvious one.

http://www.algemeiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Speed-Limit-65.png

The cold hard facts.

http://assets3.bigthink.com/system/idea_thumbnails/47986/original/65%20years%20old%20retirement.jpg?1350853715

And the wild card. Know what it means? (don't say 65!)

http://www.rg65-arg.com.ar/logo%2065.JPG

[johnrando]

Nope.

[Sockethead]

:scratchinghead :dunno

[Ryans323i]

Me Neither.












j/k
It has something to do with model yacht racing.

[Sockethead]

Ok Buffy.... is Biff on the yacht?

[brettbimmer]

Ry, boats are my thing...but I haven't got a clue what you're on about with that logo!

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[Ryans323i]

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100830230558/nintendo/en/images/thumb/3/38/Nintendo_64_Logo.png/200px-Nintendo_64_Logo.png


http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/17/3/192/1922195/9a9fa0645436d5ee_MGD-64-Lemonade.jpg


http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/kb/cannot-install-premiere-elements-10/_jcr_content/main-pars/img_0.img.png/64_bit_OS.JPG


Ry, boats are my thing...but I haven't got a clue what you're on about with that logo!

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Lol! This is what I found, link http://www.rg65-arg.com.ar/

[brettbimmer]

Lol! This is what I found, link http://www.rg65-arg.com.ar/

Aha! Taking it out of the country just to keep us all guessing! :drevil :innocent

[elric]

http://swotti.starmedia.com/tmp/swotti/cacheZ29UZSBPBIA2MCBZZWNVBMRZRW50ZXJ0YWLUBWVUDC1NB 3ZPZXM=/imggone%20in%2060%20seconds3.jpg

[Sockethead]

^ Nice!

[Ryans323i]

^ Nice!

+1


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3890628640_8eeb9e9afd.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8518996965_3982bb1af7_z.jpg

[cakM3]

+1


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3890628640_8eeb9e9afd.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8518996965_3982bb1af7_z.jpg

very nice Ry :thumbsup

I like this :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/59BMW-G-L_zps7ffa8ae7.jpg

[Ryans323i]

I like that better too!

[johnrando]

I like turtles. :shifty

[Ryans323i]

I like turtles. :shifty

We're gonna need another smiley! :rofl

http://recipes.calputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/heinz57sauce1.png

http://www.peacewomen.org/assets/image/Enews/csw57_image.jpg
http://www.peacewomen.org/

http://flipacars.com/pics/Bugatti/bugatti-type-57-atalante-04.jpg

And the #1 thing that comes to mind when someone says "57"......
http://assets.speedtv.com/images/easy_gallery/899383/1957chevroletbel_air2_door_hardtop_m.jpg

[Ryans323i]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/BMW_M54B25_002.jpg/800px-BMW_M54B25_002.jpg

[danewilson77]

Aren't you just full of it?

[Ryans323i]

:dunno

[Ryans323i]

http://www.sebeetles.com/images/herbiepic.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Herbie. Very nice.

[danewilson77]

Damn. I better start planning.

[Ryans323i]

http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/bomber/b-52h-m-010.jpg

Primary Function: Heavy bomber

Contractor: Boeing Military Airplane Co.

Power Plant: Eight Pratt & Whitney engines TF33-P-3/103 turbofan

Thrust: Each engine up to 17,000 pounds (7,650 kilograms)

Length: 159 feet, 4 inches (48.5 meters)

Height: 40 feet, 8 inches (12.4 meters)

Wingspan: 185 feet (56.4 meters)

Speed: 650 miles per hour (Mach 0.86)

Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,151.5 meters)

Weight: Approximately 185,000 pounds empty (83,250 kilograms)

Maximum Takeoff Weight: 488,000 pounds (219,600 kilograms)

Range: Unrefueled 8,800 miles (7,652 nautical miles)

Armament:
NOTE: The B-52 can carry 27 internal weapons. Authoritative sources diverge as to maximum munition loads, with some suggesting as many as 51 smaller munitions and 30 larger munitions, while others suggest maximum loads of 45 and 24, respectively.

· The Heavy Stores Adaptor Beam [HSAB] external pylon can carry only 9 weapons which limits the total carry to 45 (18 external).

· The AGM-28 pylon could carry lighter weapons like the MK-82 and can carry 12 weapons on each pylon, for a total of 24 external weapons, for a the total of 51. However, the AGM-28 pylon is no longer used, so the B-52 currently carries on HSABs, limiting the external load to 18 bombs, or a total of 45 bombs.

Approximately 70,000 pounds (31,500 kilograms) mixed ordnance -- bombs, mines and missiles.

NUCLEAR
20 ALCM
12 SRAM [ext]
12 ACM [ext]
2 B53 [int]
8 B-61 Mod11 [int]
8 B-83 [int]

CONVENTIONAL
51 CBU-52 (27 int, 18 ext)
51 CBU-58 (27 int, 18 ext)
51 CBU-71 (27 int, 18 ext)
30 CBU 87 (6 int, 18 ext)
30 CBU 89 (6 int, 18 ext)
30 CBU 97 (6 int, 18 ext)
51 M117
18 Mk 20 (ext)
51 Mk 36
8 Mk 41
12 Mk 52
8 Mk 55
8 Mk 56
51 Mk 59
8 Mk 60 (CapTor)
51 Mk. 62
8 Mk. 64
8 Mk 65
51 MK 82
18 MK 84 (ext)

PRECISION
18 JDAM (12 ext)
30 WCMD (16 ext)
8 AGM-84 Harpoon
20 AGM-86C CALCM
8 AGM-142 Popeye [3 ext]
18 AGM-154 JSOW (12 ext)
12 AGM-158 JASSSM [ext]
12 TSSAM

Systems
· AN/ALQ-117 PAVE MINT active countermeasures set
· AN/ALQ-122 false target generator [Motorola]
· AN/ALQ-153 tail warning set [Northrop Grumman]
· AN/ALQ-155 jammer Power Management System [Northrop Grumman]
· AN/ALQ-172(V)2 electronic countermeasures system [ITT]
· AN/ALR-20A Panoramic countermeasures radar warning receiver
· AN/ALR-46 digital warning receiver [Litton]
· AN/ALT-32 noise jammer
· 12 AN/ALE-20 infra-red flare dispensers
· 6 AN/ALE-24 chaff dispensers
· AN/ANS-136 Inertial Navigation Set
· AN/APN-224 Radar Altimeter
· AN/ASN-134 Heading Reference
· AN/APQ-156 Strategic Radar
· AN/ASQ-175 Control Display Set
· AN/AYK-17 Digital Data Display
· AN/AYQ-10 Ballistics Computer
· AN/AAQ-6 FLIR Electro-optical viewing system
· AN/AVQ-22 Low-light TV Electro-optical viewing system
· AN/ARC-210 VHF/UHF communications
· AN/ARC-310 HF radio communications

Crew: Five (aircraft commander, pilot, radar navigator, navigator and electronic warfare officer)

Accommodations: Six ejection seats

Unit Cost: $30 million

Date Deployed: February 1955

Inventory: 44 combat-coded
Active force, 85; ANG, 0; Reserve, 9

Or maybe you think of:

http://blogs.citypaper.com/noise/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/m839525.jpg

[johnrando]

My dad used to be a Navigator on those (not the music group. :) ). But, I did see the B-52s live once, fun show.

[Ryans323i]

The B-52 is just amazing in person. Ginormous doesn't come close to a description. And then when I found all that info, I just had to post it.

So, John, your dad worked with the B-2 and the B-52!? 1) Coolest dad ever. 2) I'm surprised your name is John and not "insert cool name with B and two in it".

[BCS_ZHP]

Rando, my f-i-l was a B-52 pilot, ask your dad if he ever flew with Paul Ford Goree II, was in the USAF from 1958 - 1982, did 2 or 3 tours in Vietnam.

[johnrando]

Cool. I'll ask him Bruce. Ryan, lol... Yeah, before becoming the desk jockey in charge of acquisitions he was a navigator, pilot, did a Vietnam tour, etc.

[Ryans323i]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/44-cartridge.jpg/300px-44-cartridge.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0lvp7a7pmk

[Sockethead]

Man I love Clint.. I can do all of his quotes but it creeps out Kristen for some reason LOL

[Ryans323i]

Lol. :rofl

[jayjay_dee]

and we are exactly a month away...

[Ryans323i]

Yep. And I've been slacking!

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/galleryimage/CN/20120624/FEATURES/620009999/PH/1/31/Fast-Fifty-Number-31.jpg&MaxW=640&q=100

[Whitexi]

Pic's are great! Yes only 1 month away!

[brettbimmer]

Yep. And I've been slacking!

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/galleryimage/CN/20120624/FEATURES/620009999/PH/1/31/Fast-Fifty-Number-31.jpg&MaxW=640&q=100

Please don't remind me of how old I am...

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/30_zps220ba1ac.png

[Ryans323i]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/30_zps220ba1ac.png

:like

[cakM3]

:biggrin

[Ryans323i]

I am turning 30 this year, so Brettski don't feel so bad.

[cakM3]

I am turning 30 this year, so Brettski don't feel so bad.

Damn.....you guys are young! ;)

[Whitexi]

Lol

I turn 25 in July which means rental cars should get more interesting than economy class!

Also my car insurance should go down I'm hoping.....

[brettbimmer]

7992 :shift

[Torxuvin]

Lol

I turn 25 in July which means rental cars should get more interesting than economy class!

Also my car insurance should go down I'm hoping.....

Nice! I turned 25 last month. Found out my insurance doesn't go down until my next renewal. Hopefully it will be a good year.

[Mtnman]

Take it from an old 36 yr old. Car insurance goes down, health insurance goes up. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Good luck kids!

[BCS_ZHP]

David, and you get even older and other things go downhill too, not good, enjoy & love that younger life

[Ryans323i]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Warren_G_Harding-Harris_%26_Ewing.jpg/220px-Warren_G_Harding-Harris_%26_Ewing.jpg

[kpro]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVNwDMaBsNmV5iHiPdxOqqUc0zpskND TOImBFSze_c2CJg3oAK

[BCS_ZHP]

^Kristen, I'm geezing , what the heck is that from???

[Sockethead]

She has no clue... She just thought "it was cute" lol

[kpro]

http://www.egf.k12.mn.us/New%20Heights/bus/BusRt19Logo.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/NJ_9_%28cutout%29.svg/600px-NJ_9_%28cutout%29.svg.png

I should clarify that I will be there in 9 days. :biggrin

[johnrando]

I'm arriving Thursday as well, I'll see you there.

[cakM3]

I'll be arriving Friday....see all you guys/gals there :thumbsup

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2013-05-10at73227PM_zpsf784f09f.png

[JupiterBMW]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2013-05-10at73227PM_zpsf784f09f.png

Fantastic... I also propose that every countdown image from here on out must be of the correct BMW model...

8312

[cakM3]

I second that! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/4ehedyre.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/6a9yrube.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/ybarapeh.jpg

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[Whitexi]

I will be arriving by Thursday to venture around, see everyone Friday.

[Ryans323i]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQakDImCtDB-J6fmj4rXE4tazMj4bubAb1VIBrubGfzpMF760QD

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Maybe we should get a Thursday night group together. I think there are a handful of us arriving Thursday evening. I get into Richmond at 5:19 PM.

[kayger12]

I might be in Thursday night as well.

Going to be a game time decision based on how the work week goes.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Let me know, KG.

[kayger12]

Certainly will.

[johnrando]

I arrive Norfolk 5:30.

[3ZHP]

My wife and I will be in Thursday also. Our drive is 9 + hours without stopping or traffic problems so, hopefully between 6:00 & 7:00.

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/eha5adus.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/yveveja3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/ajesa4up.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/y9a2yqub.jpg

edit: I have to add Bruce's touring....it is nice!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/a7arese2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/y9a2yqub.jpg

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[BCS_ZHP]

And here I thought the drool was for the 540...

[cakM3]

And here I thought the drool was for the 540...

I'm a BMW whore Bruce.....I appreciate everything BMW :thumbsup ;)


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[JupiterBMW]

This one MOAR BETTARRR!! :biggrin

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/projectcars/f10m5/turner_project_bmw_f10_m5_vorsteiner_gruppe_m_akra povic_performance_tuning.jpg

[cakM3]

This one MOAR BETTARRR!! :biggrin

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/projectcars/f10m5/turner_project_bmw_f10_m5_vorsteiner_gruppe_m_akra povic_performance_tuning.jpg

It is nice Jon for sure but I prefer the E60 w/ S85 NA myself. The sound comes directly from the engine...no assist from speakers inside...;)

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[cakM3]

And here I thought the drool was for the 540...

Bruce....you have your own special drool for your 540 iT :)

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[BCS_ZHP]

Yep, I'm the only one that likes it, my wife & daughter don't even like riding in it.

[danewilson77]

This.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Ryans323i]

http://earthdayparade.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/peace14-300x225.jpg

[Whitexi]

Out of work and loading the car, then heading on out! Hopefully no night time construction this year.

[JupiterBMW]

Out of work and loading the car, then heading on out! Hopefully no night time construction this year.

Damn, you're leaving early! See you there, safe travels!

[Whitexi]

Yes tomorrow is my gf's day to go to where she wants lol.

I'm excited either way and can't wait!

[Whitexi]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/jyruduse.jpg

Like A GLOVE....

[Sockethead]

Kristen would love those suitcases lol

[Whitexi]

Kristen would love those suitcases lol

Lol

I didn't even know my gf had them until she started to pack.

[Torxuvin]

Lol

I didn't even know my gf had them until she started to pack.

:rofl Sounds about right. "Where did those come from?"

[Ryans323i]

http://blog.carlist.my/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/18.jpg

http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/thumb-bmw_m1homage_hi_01.jpg

[Sockethead]

I think Kristen should get the honors for this 1
8370

[Ryans323i]

Agreed.

[M3TA5IN]

I think Kristen should get the honors for this 1
8370

Awesome


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