Come on 600!!
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Originally Posted by Edge
Not planning on visiting any of the vendors either, I take it? 
But I agree, if you are only peripherally involved, especially not participating in anything (i.e. just a spectator, as you said), it doesn't make sense to register, so I don't blame you... and I appreciate your candor.
But I agree, if you are only peripherally involved, especially not participating in anything (i.e. just a spectator, as you said), it doesn't make sense to register, so I don't blame you... and I appreciate your candor.
If I visited a vendor, I would just be torturing myself. 
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Originally Posted by Squirlz
I got the full all-singing all-dancing registration for myself and for my girlfriend who probably won't drive. It's my first time and I just wanted the goodies!!!
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah
I'll step up and confess to be an unregistered person. 
I'm planning on going to the AutoX as a spectator. I specifically asked in the MoTD Questions Thread if this required a registration. If it did, I was happy to register. If it didn't, I didn't see a reason to.
No events - no registration. Makes logical sense. Its not about being a rebel.
I'm planning on going to the AutoX as a spectator. I specifically asked in the MoTD Questions Thread if this required a registration. If it did, I was happy to register. If it didn't, I didn't see a reason to. No events - no registration. Makes logical sense. Its not about being a rebel.
The event we all participate in is actually MOTD 4. But to each themselves of course, after all this the Land Of The Free.
Herbert
FYI, Stefanie by the time you read this you will be registered. Thus 595
Originally Posted by Moskito
FYI, Stefanie by the time you read this you will be registered. Thus 595
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Originally Posted by Moskito
FYI, Stefanie by the time you read this you will be registered. Thus 595
I really wasn't trying to undermine the plan. I'm just planning on doing it relaxed this year.. putzing around, seeing the sights, and putting a ton of miles on my new MCS. If "beverages" are your thing, there will be Woodchuck & Strongbow with your name on it as a thanks. 
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From: Huntsville, Alabama
Originally Posted by Edge
We as a group do, yes, due to sheer numbers... I was merely pointing out that some people are deliberately choosing not to register for the event, yet they will be coming and enjoying the benefits of all of the organizing - the presence of all the vendors being a key part of that.
The claim is usually made "I'm not paying to drive a public road", but they are missing the point. The registration has nothing to do with driving 129, 28 or any of the other nice roads. The registration has to do with being counted as part of the group, part of the community, with enjoying the benefits of all of the hard work put in by the clubs and individuals who are involved in organizing. The fact that DCMM is providing event insurance (not to be confused with auto insurance) against organizer liability is only part of that registration fee.
Since the organizers (especially DCMM) are opening ourselves up to potential litigation (i.e. if something "bad" happens during the event), do not be surprised if in future years, MOTD registration is required in order to sign up for any events. That was not the case this year, but realize that organizers (again, ALL organizers, not just DCMM) are going out on a limb simply by being associated with the event.
Sorry to get serious... I want us all to have FUN too... but this is a very litigious society, and freeloaders over an extremely reasonable $5 registration fee just seems... petty.
The claim is usually made "I'm not paying to drive a public road", but they are missing the point. The registration has nothing to do with driving 129, 28 or any of the other nice roads. The registration has to do with being counted as part of the group, part of the community, with enjoying the benefits of all of the hard work put in by the clubs and individuals who are involved in organizing. The fact that DCMM is providing event insurance (not to be confused with auto insurance) against organizer liability is only part of that registration fee.
Since the organizers (especially DCMM) are opening ourselves up to potential litigation (i.e. if something "bad" happens during the event), do not be surprised if in future years, MOTD registration is required in order to sign up for any events. That was not the case this year, but realize that organizers (again, ALL organizers, not just DCMM) are going out on a limb simply by being associated with the event.
Sorry to get serious... I want us all to have FUN too... but this is a very litigious society, and freeloaders over an extremely reasonable $5 registration fee just seems... petty.
It's definitely worth the price of admission. Especially when that price is already saved with the discounts available on the rooms.
Coordinator :: Smoky Mountain MINIs
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From: Knoxville, Tennessee
It has been mentioned more than once that the $5 fee is NOT the reason that some choose not to register. I've been around the Dragon long enough to understand and respect the choices of those individuals who are not registering.
To encourage continued registrations in a positive manner is a great thing.
To continue to beat the $5 dead horse is not.
FYI....I have full registration. No need to sign me up again.
To encourage continued registrations in a positive manner is a great thing.
To continue to beat the $5 dead horse is not.
FYI....I have full registration. No need to sign me up again.
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From: Panama City, FL
Originally Posted by queenB
It has been mentioned more than once that the $5 fee is NOT the reason that some choose not to register. I've been around the Dragon long enough to understand and respect the choices of those individuals who are not registering.
To encourage continued registrations in a positive manner is a great thing.
To continue to beat the $5 dead horse is not.
FYI....I have full registration. No need to sign me up again.
To encourage continued registrations in a positive manner is a great thing.
To continue to beat the $5 dead horse is not.
FYI....I have full registration. No need to sign me up again.
as well al extra tee's and stuff. My folks did not register as they will be out 4-wheeling and not doing the Mini thing. They are just tagging along with me to keep me going up there by myself. So, that said, if you see an older couple (60's) driving a truck and pulling 2 "Artic Cat" 4-wheelers, they are with me, Say Hi
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From: Rome, GA
how mini MINIs?
Had a vision in my head the other morning before i totally woke up...you know how that is...It's cook'in in your head before you open your eyes and by the time you get your coffee it's done and you're on it 100%.
Well, this is what my brain was cooking the other morning...
How many MINIs can you fit, bonnet to boot, in eleven miles?
Then think about what that Parade up the Dragon will be like, or could be like. In other words how many MINIs we got and how many would be coming and how many going...
Some 'o you math people get on that one.Please!! I'm no math person, I just think stuff up.
Fun stuff to think about...uhuh???
Sometimes I wonder how and why stuff like that flys into my brain...especially first thing in the morning.
Rebecca
Well, this is what my brain was cooking the other morning...
How many MINIs can you fit, bonnet to boot, in eleven miles?
Then think about what that Parade up the Dragon will be like, or could be like. In other words how many MINIs we got and how many would be coming and how many going...
Some 'o you math people get on that one.Please!! I'm no math person, I just think stuff up.
Fun stuff to think about...uhuh???
Sometimes I wonder how and why stuff like that flys into my brain...especially first thing in the morning.
Rebecca
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From: Rome, GA
Originally Posted by BamaGirl
WOW, all that before coffee??? That would not have happened here! must have coffee, must have coffee.......
Rebecca
Originally Posted by queenB
It has been mentioned more than once that the $5 fee is NOT the reason that some choose not to register. I've been around the Dragon long enough to understand and respect the choices of those individuals who are not registering.
Originally Posted by BamaGirl
I understand that comletely. It is not the $5 thing... ...My folks did not register as they will be out 4-wheeling and not doing the Mini thing. They are just tagging along with me to keep me going up there by myself.
THOSE people are the ones my comments were directed at. Nobody else.
Originally Posted by JoyRide
How many MINIs can you fit, bonnet to boot, in eleven miles?
Then think about what that Parade up the Dragon will be like, or could be like. In other words how many MINIs we got and how many would be coming and how many going...
Some 'o you math people get on that one.Please!! I'm no math person, I just think stuff up.
Fun stuff to think about...uhuh???
Then think about what that Parade up the Dragon will be like, or could be like. In other words how many MINIs we got and how many would be coming and how many going...
Some 'o you math people get on that one.Please!! I'm no math person, I just think stuff up.
Fun stuff to think about...uhuh???
Official length of MINI Cooper - 143.1" (source - miniusa.com)
Official length of MINI Cooper S - 143.9" (source - miniusa.com)
If we assume an average between the two... 143.5"
Now, the actual length of the Dragon from Tabcat Bridge to Highway 28 (i.e. Crossroads of Time) is 11.8 miles (source - tailofthedragon.com)
Now, 143.5 inches equals 0.0022648358585858584 miles... or, converted the other way, 1 mile equals 63360 inches.
If we multiply 63360 inches by 11.8 (miles), we come to 747648 inches. Divide by the 143.5 inch average... the answer is... 5210.09059 MINIs! Since you can't have a partial MINI (well, you can, but it's a terrible thought!), the final answer is:
5,210 MINIs can fit on the Dragon, bumper to bumper (actually touching).
Impressive, huh? Now, if we assume a safe following distance of at least 4 MINIs... that would mean we'd divide by 4... which still means 1,302 MINIs could all fit on the Dragon at the SAME time in a line, with the space of 3 MINIs in-between each one.
In case a 4 MINI distance isn't considered by some to be a large enough following distance, here are some more quick calcs:
5 MINI distance = 1,042 MINIs
6 MINI distance = 868 MINIs
7 MINI distance = 744 MINIs
8 MINI distance = 651 MINIs
So don't worry, we'll all fit in one direction at the same time! The interesting thing is going to be trying to get everyone to turn around at Tabcat Bridge... I will even go so far as to suggest that none of the leaders STOP at Tabcat Bridge... just turn around and drive back... or it will likely become a big traffic jam in the small space of the Tabcat Bridge parking area!
Last edited by Edge; Apr 27, 2006 at 10:00 PM.
Originally Posted by kgdblu
you're exerting way too much brain power for this time of night...go to bed before you hurt yourself!
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From: Gryffindor common room
Originally Posted by Edge
OK, I'll give it a stab...
Official length of MINI Cooper - 143.1" (source - miniusa.com)
Official length of MINI Cooper S - 143.9" (source - miniusa.com)
If we assume an average between the two... 143.5"
Now, the actual length of the Dragon from Tabcat Bridge to Highway 28 (i.e. Crossroads of Time) is 11.8 miles (source - tailofthedragon.com)
Now, 143.5 inches equals 0.0022648358585858584 miles... or, converted the other way, 1 mile equals 63360 inches.
If we multiply 63360 inches by 11.8 (miles), we come to 747648 inches. Divide by the 143.5 inch average... the answer is... 5210.09059 MINIs! Since you can't have a partial MINI (well, you can, but it's a terrible thought!), the final answer is:
5,210 MINIs can fit on the Dragon, bumper to bumper (actually touching).
Impressive, huh? Now, if we assume a safe following distance of at least 4 MINIs... that would mean we'd divide by 4... which still means 1,302 MINIs could all fit on the Dragon at the SAME time in a line, with the space of 3 MINIs in-between each one.
In case a 4 MINI distance isn't considered by some to be a large enough following distance, here are some more quick calcs:
5 MINI distance = 1,042 MINIs
6 MINI distance = 868 MINIs
7 MINI distance = 744 MINIs
8 MINI distance = 651 MINIs
So don't worry, we'll all fit in one direction at the same time! The interesting thing is going to be trying to get everyone to turn around at Tabcat Bridge... I will even go so far as to suggest that none of the leaders STOP at Tabcat Bridge... just turn around and drive back... or it will likely become a big traffic jam in the small space of the Tabcat Bridge parking area!
Official length of MINI Cooper - 143.1" (source - miniusa.com)
Official length of MINI Cooper S - 143.9" (source - miniusa.com)
If we assume an average between the two... 143.5"
Now, the actual length of the Dragon from Tabcat Bridge to Highway 28 (i.e. Crossroads of Time) is 11.8 miles (source - tailofthedragon.com)
Now, 143.5 inches equals 0.0022648358585858584 miles... or, converted the other way, 1 mile equals 63360 inches.
If we multiply 63360 inches by 11.8 (miles), we come to 747648 inches. Divide by the 143.5 inch average... the answer is... 5210.09059 MINIs! Since you can't have a partial MINI (well, you can, but it's a terrible thought!), the final answer is:
5,210 MINIs can fit on the Dragon, bumper to bumper (actually touching).
Impressive, huh? Now, if we assume a safe following distance of at least 4 MINIs... that would mean we'd divide by 4... which still means 1,302 MINIs could all fit on the Dragon at the SAME time in a line, with the space of 3 MINIs in-between each one.
In case a 4 MINI distance isn't considered by some to be a large enough following distance, here are some more quick calcs:
5 MINI distance = 1,042 MINIs
6 MINI distance = 868 MINIs
7 MINI distance = 744 MINIs
8 MINI distance = 651 MINIs
So don't worry, we'll all fit in one direction at the same time! The interesting thing is going to be trying to get everyone to turn around at Tabcat Bridge... I will even go so far as to suggest that none of the leaders STOP at Tabcat Bridge... just turn around and drive back... or it will likely become a big traffic jam in the small space of the Tabcat Bridge parking area!
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From: Delivering MINI motorists
I CAN'T believe that you actually sat down and figured all that out. You put out WAY TOOOOO much brain power for that one for me Haemish!
You are CRAZY man! But that is just tooo cool! 
