While I realize some may think sleeping in your MINI is the ultimate in showing the love for your car -- I, for one, prefer a few creature comforts. Hence, I'm suggesting that if you are considering joining us for the 3rd Annual MINIs on the Dragon Event, reserve NOW.

WHEN: May 5th - 9th

WHERE: Fontana Village (central point for festivities)

Inn rooms: $52 (THESE ARE RESERVING FAST)
Fireplace rooms: $64
Honeymoon suites: $92
2BR/1BA Laurels: $65 (THESE ARE NOW SOLD OUT)
2BR/2BA Azaleas: $117
3BR/2BA Azaleas: $125
1BR/1BA Willows: $75 (THESE ARE NOW SOLD OUT)

Please call 800-849-2258 and ask for the MINI COOPER GROUP Rates....to get our super cool rates. Everyone on staff at the Fontana is way cool and nice.

You can check them out at Fontana Village

Can't wait to see you "On the Dragon"
PB

 

Thanks! I just made my reservation!!! Unfortunately the one I wanted was sold out, but I got into the Laurel one, so it's all good! This will be my first Dragon Run so I'm excited and looking forward to it!!!! I was getting wisdom teeth pulled for last years!!!! ACK!

Looking forward to meeting new MINI enthusiasts.

Michelle

 

You'll like a Laurel. We stayed in one last year and though it had lots of steps and a small kitchen, it was pretty nice -- plus you'll have the extra bedroom.

Can't wait to see you there.

Hugs,
PB

 

Ha ha ha - The Party Cabin was reserved for next year months ago! If you plan on being anywhere near the coolness, I suggest reserving pronto, bud

 

If you haven't been yet, do consider what you are going to do about food. There is a little grocery store onsite at Fontana Village but it closes EARLY, and the next closest food would be to drive to Robbinsville. I've been happy with my rooms so far at Fontanna Village, one had a full kitchen and the other a small fridge - perfect for those late night snacks when the candy machines are inevitably empty.

Or one can catch the spiders and just eat those....

I'll call and reserve my room tomorrow...

 

Can I bring my kitty along? She's a great spider catcher

Lois

 

Can I borrow your kittie??? I hate spiders! ACK!!!! Spiders creep me out! I have severe arachnophobia! Can't even watch them on TV or look at pictures!

Michelle

 

I stayed in an Inn room last year and food was not much of a problem, because 2 out of the 3 nights there were organized dinner events (I'll bet there will be all 3 nights this year!), and there is a restaurant in the Inn that serves a decent breakfast. Don't worry about lunch because you'll be out on the road motoring! The hot dogs at the Crossroads of Time can't be beat between your Dragon runs.

 

I got the one with the kitchen so I could cook! Nothing like smelling good old home cooked fried chicken! My mom rocks as a cook! I am so looking forward to my first Dragon Run!!! Hopefully I can get my mom on twisties before this event!

Michelle

 

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Pets are allowed in the cabins, but not in the Inn rooms.

Yes, I will admit that there are a few spiders about -- but I remember Charolette and she was a friendly spider; so all is good.

I prefer having a kitchen -- only really because I like to get my breakfast in my PJs. However, the Peppercorn is a decent eating local. Mark is correct, there will be planned dinner celebrations all 3 nights. Yes, Ingles is in Robbinsville -- yet another fun place to drive to. My parents are joining us to help watch the boy -- YIPPIE.

Lois: The Party Cabin??? Hmmm....what happens in the party cabin stays in the party cabin.....right??

Neko: The cabins and the Inn are fairly close to each other. Would I say all of Fontana is within Walking Distance?? uh....NO (unless you walk ALOT). However, who wants to walk to the start of a drive? Frankly, the Inn has its advantages, like maid service and more of a hotel like life. The cabins have their advantages, like a kitchen, a little more room and that amazing summer camp for adults feeling. We chose the cabin, because of the boy and our need to put a door between us at night. But we stayed at the Inn in our last trip up there and enjoyed that room completely.

Hope this helps....and Hugs,
PB

 

Can someone get me a list of events and what day they will be happening on. I'd like to come down from Buffalo,NY. Thanks for your help. PM me please

 

:smile: Hiya Newbs,

Sometime this Fall, Mark Ferguson will provide NAM with a *MOTD-2005 forum, and the schedule of events and ticket-purchasing/entering info will be included. I'm not sure exactly when that will be up and running. Babsie? You know yet?

*MINIs On The Dragon - 2005

Clo/Wanda

 

For whatever reason, NAM has decided I can't PM....so let me explain as best I can now.

Currently there is only a tentative list of events. I've been working very hard to get things pulled together and moving along; however, I can't tell you many of the details, because they aren't hammered out yet.

Here's what is definite:
Dates: May 5th through the 9th
Where: Center of activity is the Fontana, but the reason we are there is the Dragon.
Events as of now:
Dinners: 3 nights of dinners planned
Runs: There will be some
Things not behind the wheel: There will be some, as of now there is interest in a horseback ride and a paintball war.
Will there be fun? YES.

Does this help?

There will be more information coming out as things are firmed up; so keep checking back.

Hugs,
PB

 

Forgive me for being silly here, but this is my first one...what are tickets sold for?? :smile:

Michelle

 

Tix will probably be sold for the Welcome dinner on Thurs, and the Farewell dinner on Sat for starters.

There may be other events that may require a charge of some sort as well.

 

Ummm Clo, you're posting in said forum...

 

i don't know, but the cops gave me my ticket for free

 

OH!!! It was to the policeman's ball right? I think I would have to pass on that one!!! Those ***** are usually very boring!

 

I thought you had the ultimate spidey senses!!!!

 

not to worry i was getting tips last from the TV " worlds krazist police chase's"

 

oh yea.......got the same cabin as last year (booked it before i left)

i believe there gonna be a block party on that street in "05"

 

Hope I'm on that block

Lois

 

I get my driving tips from following fellow MINI drivers as we practice Italian Job moves going to rallies on the main highway!

 

1MiniGrl,
The Spidey Senses are a last minute phenomenon

And I haven't been invited to any policeman's *****
... that can so easily be misinterpreted.

I need to borrow that PS2 game to practice those Italian Job moves, got 8 months to hone those skills for the Dragon.

 

Somebody bring a thesaurus this time to the Midnight Run. Gotta get more creative with their sign.