I've gone through most of my life with out a clue . . . why start now?


Now, let's see. KY Jelly and a football? Darn, I don't have a monkey! And I've always wanted to see that . . .

Hi all,

I highly recommend bringing cinch locks for your seatbelts! I don't like wearing a harness and they are the perfect answer. (plus they cost a lot less than a harness)

The first year we went to the Dragon I could not believe how sore I was from riding the Dragon and I wasn't even the driver! The second year my husband bought us cinch locks and they made a huge world of difference. You wear them tight and low on your hips and they keep you from getting tossed all over the place in the car. I think they are the best invention since sliced bread!

We bought ours from CG Locks - Their website it http://www.cg-lock.com/

I even have a $5.00 off coupon code from our MINI club that anyone is welcome to use. When you buy your lock(s), simply type in the code "PittStopMini" (without the quotes) , you will save $5.00 on your purchase. Please feel free to pass on the code to anyone you'd like.

Okay, didn't mean for this to turn into an info-mercial - I just love these locks! LOL

Motor Safe!

Pamala

Oh, good idea to get the logs at Costco, vg! Thanks! Another thing I suggest is to bring your favorite pillow and a blankie. I always do and it helps make the cabin more comfy.

Just checking to see if anyone remembered...

Packing Lists! One for going to the Dragon and one for returning home. These are invaluable for making sure everything makes it back and forth.

Pamala

FILTERS! I forgot them last year and had to buy some at the General Store.

Note to self - "chunk the Folgers and get some Community Chicory Coffee" and maybe a wee bit of Irish Whiskey for an eye open'r"

Sam

Hum, May have to bring some Dublin Dr Pepper.

And the Polish Sausage

I thought I that was you in the St Patricks Day parade pulling the wagon. Don't forgot to take 5th gear.

+1
"Coffee-Sampling Salon"

Bring it to the Cigar Sampling Salon!

Bear Repellent! Spray liberally on front of car before night drives on the Dragon.

Was that you wearing the bear hair last year? :-)

? Not sure what that means?

I did encounter black bears two nights on 129 though... Not close calls.

There was a MINI that had a run-in with a bear, leaving some of its fur in the MINI's front right headlight area, if I recall correctly.

Aah, OK got it I guess I'ma bit slow t his afternoon. I knew about that, but didn't get the 'wearing' bit. Thought they were asking if I was the one with the bad toupee...

I think the MINI that met the bear was CR, but it was a tintop, not a vert.

Your interpretation has me giggling!

MINI vs Bear

Got any close-up shots showing the fur, VG? OUCH!

After reading this thread .. I'm thrilled and excited and terrified of all that MOTD has to look forward too. I'm counting the days!! .. although I'm not sure how to get all the "things to bring" actuallly IN the MINI. Thanks for so much great info for us Newbies!

How's this? Cropped the heck out of it so you can see the hair better.

Thanks, Phil! I saw that MINI up close and personal, and it had a LOT of bear fur stuck to it!

I wonder if there'll be as many wild turkeys pecking at the ground along the sides of the roads as there were last year? If anyone's "lucky," we could have a Roadkill Party!

* Note to self: keep a good supply of large Hefty trash bags, "just in case....."*