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Yea!!!!! more Rural CORN. Welcome RLcjtT. I will add you to the list at the beginning of the thread. Good to see that there are some more Coopers out to the West of Lincoln. Get ready for more due to the new dealership in Omaha. Looks like they take the keys to thier building on the 15th of February. We may plan a drive to the dealership on the following Saturday the 17th. I will be sure to PM or email you about the festivities. Also, if you are planning on going with us to NC please let me know. I may be able to help you find some lodging. Sorry, the Dragon Wagon don't have a basement.
Jsouz, sorry I have been away for a while here. I did get to the dealership on Saturday last week. They are well on their way to being finished. I was able to talk to one of the sales staff. They are very excited about the new dealership. When I go there for the opening I will try to get some better intel on what we can expect from them on the way to the Dragon.
The latest information on the new dealership. Spoke with Jeremy at Markel BMW (he will be moving to the MINI side) He stated that we could expect an opening celebration of some kind as early as the 24th of FEB. I will keep you updated here.
Eric,
Welcome. I will add you. Hope to see you at the dealership on the 24th if that turns out to be the weekend we do a gathering there.
Agro,
Yep, I have a spread sheet with the current requests for shirts by size. Turns out there are only 18 total from this page. I know that there will be more once spring comes. And when there is more member interest after the dealer opens. My intent is to have them available before our trip to the Dragon in April. Sorry, no AMVIV again this year. Not enough vacation time for all the things I want to do this year.
take us to get from Denver to Minden (I presume via 34) and then, to Omaha on April 28th? Keep in mind that our group cannot make tracks like you would alone....just wondering.
take us to get from Denver to Minden (I presume via 34) and then, to Omaha on April 28th? Keep in mind that our group cannot make tracks like you would alone....just wondering.
JPS
My mapping program says 12 hours from Denver to Omaha on backroads.
(I think that includes the time change)
It would probably take that long with the convoy and stops. So maybe we need to re-think this. Break the rules and take the Interstates the first day (make some time) and make the full trip in 8 hours. Plus time to stop and eat. Leaves you departing Denver around 7:00AM Giving us some time at Markel to meet and greet. I am sure the Omaha MINI's would hang around to meet on a Saturday night.
Still Luke and Jakes is not far off the Interstate. So we can still go there. Or Skeeter Barns right off I-80.
that will help us all. Frankly, we could take the Interstate to Luke and Jake's - then mosey on down the backroads from there, arriving on time for dinner at the dealer.
Jim, keep an eye on the logistics. We will take your lead for this leg.
And I have still not solidified on the route from Omaha to StL. Originally, I wanted to stay in IA, to Iowa City, then south coming in West of StL. That however, totally bypasses KC and our friends there.
Hi - I just saw the article in the Omaha World-Herald (I live in Lincoln) and thought I'd check in. My Nebraska license plate is "Mini Me". I picked up my 2003 British Racing Green Cooper S on Nov. 29, 2002 and have had such a great time with it ever since. (You meet such nice people in parking lots who just want to come over and take a look.) I'm excited about the new dealership opening in a few weeks and am ready to order my new convertible! I just need to decide if I want a new color - I love the green. Happy motoring everybody!
My wife and I are originally from Omaha but lived in North Carolina for a year then England for 4 years before returning to Omaha in 1991 only to move here to Chicago in 1999.
Congrats on finally getting a MINI dealership in the Big "O". Where/how can I sign up for C.O.R.N.?
Saw the article in the World Herald. Sign me up. I will be a Mini owner next weekend!!! Ordered an '07' S in Dec. Chili Red w/white top. Its been a looong winter waiting. This is my first Mini. It was love at first sight. I feel like I'm 16 again and getting my first car. Oh yeah, I live in Bellevue.
Agro this is just what we needed to get the T's going. Look forward to a preorder list shortly.
P.S. those of you who have placed your names on the forum today will be added this eve. I am at work right now and just need a moment to sit down and put them in. Welcome to CORN. Who would have thought the response would be so great. Thanks to Stacie for writing the article.
Thanks to all of you again for the interest in "Planting" yourself in the CORN field.
minime3395 Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye out for the run to the Dealership first weekend in March.
MCSFSA You are welcome to run around the field.
miniclan Always room for another from Chicago area. MiniMac2005 is from your area. One of my Dragon friends.
Auntluly - Great to hear that you have a '07 in route. You will take the honor as the first 2nd Gen owner in CORN. That is a big responsibliliy. Everyone is going to want a ride!
I just have to sit back and reflect on my 15 minutes of fame. Thanks everyone.
Signed the CORN Kernel
Hey, I just moved to Omaha. Is there any gatherings of Omaha mini's
I have a 2006 Pure Silver MCS.
Well, we will be gathering at the dealership on the 3rd of March if all goes well and they are ready to open the doors to a large public gathering at that time. Just keep watching here and you won't miss it.
Ordered an '07' S in Dec. Chili Red w/white top. Its been a looong winter waiting. This is my first Mini. It was love at first sight. I feel like I'm 16 again and getting my first car. Oh yeah, I live in Bellevue.
This is cool Jim!
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