Roger that. And for good measure, this time I'll have a Garmin Nuvi in the cockpit!

 

I'll have one too

 

So the current route map looks like this ? Pin "E" is Tommyknocker's in Idaho Springs. Check it out. It comes out at 2 hours 36 minutes -- but hey, that's without the MINI factor!

 

I like that route, it eliminates the famed Turkey Creek turn off ...plus, more twisties going up through Morrison than if we went 285 to Turkey Creek.

 

Nice. That will be fun. So Tommyknocker's it is then.

 

Tommyknocker is synonymous with WINGS. 6 luscious varieties. And a root beer chaser.

Sorry to miss.

JPS

 

1st post updated with time, route, lunch, etc. :tu:

 

Bump for Wednesday's drive up

 

Not trying to be a critic, or a cynic or a nay-sayer or any such, but isn't that route a bit short for the 5 hours we're taking to get there? Maybe we should consider taking Loveland Pass again, to add a bit to the twisties and arrival time.

Thoughts?

(I'm so ready to leave for vacation now.)

 

Looks like fun to me. Especially since it's looking pretty good for me to be bringing up my own brand new mini cooper.

 

Jacob, remember, we are MEETING at noon, probably not leaving until 1230p, then a nice RELAXED lunch. If time allows, sure, we can do Loveland pass. I am open to anything. Just did not want those that needed to be there for set up to be late. Trying to accommodate everyone ya know

 

Please add me

 

done

 

BTW, I am assuming that this means you are joining us? Can I add you to the list?

 

Good route! Make it even better by adding Loveland Pass instead of the tunnel. Won't cost you much time. Too bad I'll be in the truck pulling a U-Haul trailer with all the MITM tents and stuff instead of driving the MCS.
Rick

 

I'm Dreegon's Jacob, but if you'd prefer to list me separately, then yes.

Only question will be whether or not she has her car... it might be close. Lets all hope that she does, it'll make the caravan bigger.

 

Here's a plan B route including Loveland Pass. Adds about 30 min for a total of 3 hrs. Not bad. We can flip a coin or cast bones or something to decide at the start??

PS -- Mr MINI turned 1 yr old on July 14.

 

Thanks Vince for putting that alternate route together.

another bump for Wednesday and those that want to join in or just go for a drive through the mountains.

 

I am so ready for a vacation - just need to get though Tuesday.
My check list:
Gas
Check Fluids & Air
Cash
Sunscreen
Camp Chairs
Radios
Hat
Sun Glasses
Bottle Opener
Winter Coat (Mt. Evans)
Sweatshirt
Camera
MITM Welcome Guide
Confirmation Number
Towels (Waffle Weaves, Glass Cloth, Monster Fluffies)
Jelly Blade
Hydro, Clarity, Nero & Slick
Wash Mitt
hmmm ... what did I forget?

 

Your dog just took your wife for a walk....

JPS

 

She doesn't need my help. Besides I have to play catch-up at night.

 

Me too.

JPS

 

Are we still leaving at noon from Detailers???

 

Yes, we are. I hope to be there just a touch before to pick up a few things I need for the trip, but hopefully we will be leaving right around noon or shortly there after.

 

I'm allowing 45 minutes to drive down from LV. I hope you don't leave right at noon.

Now to go pack some stuff up, get some cash and bring the check-book.