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Another thing we might want to thing about doing is having a little GTG Thursday evening at the hotel -- pull out a road map and plot our motoring strategy for Friday.
Dam Run:326 curves in 100 miles.
Ferry Run: 378 curves in 110 miles.
Eureka Run: 571 curves in 132 miles.
Mountain View Run: 602 curves in 168 miles.
Osage Run: 311 curves in 76 miles.
Jasper Run: 316 curves in 56 miles.
Moonshine Run: 662 curves in 110 miles.
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(You guys are up-and-at-'em early this morning )

Another thing we might want to thing about doing is having a little GTG Thursday evening at the hotel -- pull out a road map and plot our motoring strategy for Friday.

I've been trying to do a little pre-planning but the number of route possibilities is almost endless so it makes my head spin. Right now I'm just trying to help identify the "can't miss" roads so we can collectively consider them in the mix.

Do you always eat popcorn for breakfast?

This sounds like a great idea. I don't think we can find a bad route.

I only eat popcorn for breakfast on-line.
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There has been another change of plans on my end but its for the better. We can go back to the original depart time if you want. I thought I'd let you know.
My Co-Pilot will not be coming with as planned. Therefore I will not have to take my son to school, therefore making it possible for an early depature, therefore and thereon and so on and so forth, by the power of grayskull, are you feeling luck punk, may the force be with you, frankly my dear i don't give a damn, cowabunga dude, etc.
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Okay everyone -- we are back to a 9:00 am rendezvous in Ainsworth!

Sorry deanman, you'll just have to roll out of the rack per your original plan.

SJ, sorry your navigator is missing out.
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Dam Run:326 curves in 100 miles.
Ferry Run: 378 curves in 110 miles.
Eureka Run: 571 curves in 132 miles.
Mountain View Run: 602 curves in 168 miles.
Osage Run: 311 curves in 76 miles.
Jasper Run: 316 curves in 56 miles.
Moonshine Run: 662 curves in 110 miles.
I have been through Eureka Springs before on the way to Branson. The drive was awesome and I was with my folks in their mini-van. I kept saying to myself "We should have taken the MINI." but my MINI was just a baby at the time, only 2wks old, and we were dealing with heavy rain from "Hurricane Gustav". Despite the rain I made the wrong decision in not taking my MINI to Branson. This trip will make up for that and thensome.
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Just kickin' back and getting my "British On" with Monty Python on the tele (telly). SmoJo's getting some new kicks and lasik surgery 2mro.
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Wow! A makeover from head to toe! I want to hear about it in 2 days.
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4:35 am post... I think someone is getting so excited about R4TO that he can't sleep.
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4:35 am post... I think someone is getting so excited about R4TO that he can't sleep.
Ummm..something's wrong with that post time 'cause I was sleepin'.
I've also noticed the same problem in e-mails received. It must be a computer troll.

Ooops! I can't read. I thought you meant my post time.
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Well we wish you all a safe trip, and take lots of pics
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Arrrgh! The weather has not been cooperative for me to wash-n-wax.
I managed to wash int/ext windows, apply Rain-X, and vacuum today.

Thanks Mike...you know we will.
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Thanks TAZ.
I just checked he weather.....50% chance of rain Fri Sat & Sun...
If it happens it better happen at night.
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Arrrgh! The weather has not been cooperative for me to wash-n-wax.
I certainly hope somebody arrives in Ainsworth with a muddy MINI besides Leo! I know it won't be Gary, but somebody else, please!
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Hope the weather gods provide enjoyable weather for some great motoring fun for all of you.

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R4TO 003 upload.jpg
Here's a pic from the drive down to Harrison, AR
Someone needs to teach me how to do links to pictures.
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That's a great picture, David! Very nice lookin' MINI!!
Here's a pic of the best bunch of MINIs at the event:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlinkhttp://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
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Looks like someone is enjoying the crawdads..
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Here are a few pictures of our trip:

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We had a great time with great friends and those super great MINIs.

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I added some photos.
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