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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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I can attest to that.
*dissappears back into shadows*
So much for 'whovever isn't funny in Vegas stays in Vegas'.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Only 6 more sleeps! WOO HOO!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Still no all nighters? You will NOT be in shape for the event.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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The idea is to build up the sleep reserves now, so you don't need to sleep once you get to Vegas.
GoFast energy drinks will be at the Boot N Bonnet show again to help with the no sleep thing. I like them MUCH better than redbull or monster or even rockstar.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by willum
Be forewarned...I-5 through Central Cali is REALLY boring....nothing like Washington 'n Oregon.
Have a safe trip.
Thanks.
I hope the coffee is strong in Central California.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Thanks.
I hope the coffee is strong in Central California.
If nothing else, the strong smells should help keep you awake.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
Still no all nighters? You will NOT be in shape for the event.
Oh, I think my shape will go over just fine.

I'm fighting a cold, so maybe for once I will NOT be sick at AMVIV. I need all the sleep I can get this week.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
If nothing else, the strong smells should help keep you awake.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Hey, no fair playing the 'shape' card. :impatient
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
Hey, no fair playing the 'shape' card. :impatient
Hey, I have to use what I've got! Which isn't much.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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They look so SMOOTH!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by batgirlwildcat
Hey, I have to use what I've got! Which isn't much.
So what shape is that?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Agro
The idea is to build up the sleep reserves now, so you don't need to sleep once you get to Vegas.
GoFast energy drinks will be at the Boot N Bonnet show again to help with the no sleep thing. I like them MUCH better than redbull or monster or even rockstar.
Agro,

I see you never been "NOS" before, it's the energy drink FireBall Tim's Wild Bunch drinks.

On MTTS, they would hammer down 3 or 4 of these before they started that days run.
After all night dancing in Washington DC, we all did some "hammering" of "NOS" too for the ran to Jersey City, NJ. I never drove my Mini so fast, for so long as I did that day !
I'm bring a case of the stuff for Vegas .

Keith
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Hey Agro, is there going to be anyone there selling the auto-up thingy? I want one of those.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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hey all... thanks for the good weather wishes. so far it's not so great here... has been snowing/sleeting pretty much all day, but not much accumulation. just a lot slush. i heard lots of people talking about cancelled flights today, so that's not a good sign. i'm hoping things will improve tomorrow, but i am preparing for delays. even if i can't get out until sunday, i can still leave on Monday and make the trip in 4 days.

anyway, at least i was able to eat at a few of my favorite restaurants and get a little museum culture fix.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SandiePepper
Hey Agro, is there going to be anyone there selling the auto-up thingy? I want one of those.
I'm not Agro (nor do I shave my legs ), but I don't know if anyone will have them there.
Do you care if you have the Ian Cull version or the MCAW?
Either way, I'll bet if you had one dropped shipped to yourself at the hotel, or maybe Agro(?), you could get a fellow MINIac to install it for you.

I'm partial to Ian's, but the MCAW has good features as well.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SandiePepper
Hey Agro, is there going to be anyone there selling the auto-up thingy? I want one of those.
Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
I'm not Agro (nor do I shave my legs ), but I don't know if anyone will have them there.
Do you care if you have the Ian Cull version or the MCAW?
Either way, I'll bet if you had one dropped shipped to yourself at the hotel, or maybe Agro(?), you could get a fellow MINIac to install it for you.

I'm partial to Ian's, but the MCAW has good features as well.

Hey Sandie - I PM'ed Ian about this. He's not going to be there, but said I could order one and have someone help me install it there. however, i've procrastinated ordering it. he's actually on vacation now, but said that if I order one, he will ship it out Monday the 19th when he's back to arrive by Thursday or Friday (or earlier I guess). So I think I'm going to order one. Of course, i think he's on the east coast so i don't know if his return will be delayed.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mini_dreams
So I think I'm going to order one.
Don't think, do. I had my auto-up before I had my car.
You'll wonder how you lived without it.
My hands are a bit big for the blind install, but I'm sure we can find a small pair. If nothing else, I'll have my torx driver, and it's not a long or complicated process. I'll bring velcro.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Just made it!

I got home from work this evening and found a package in my mailbox. I thought we were going to pick up our grill badges in Las Vegas, but it's here! Yay!

Just made it as we're leaving for Las Vegas on Sunday morning (no mail delivery here on Saturdays). We're wearing it down so the border guards won't have any doubt where we're going .

MINI_Dreams, my cousin is stranded in New Jersey due to an ice storm. Hope it clears for you.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mini_dreams
Hey Sandie - I PM'ed Ian about this. He's not going to be there, but said I could order one and have someone help me install it there. however, i've procrastinated ordering it. he's actually on vacation now, but said that if I order one, he will ship it out Monday the 19th when he's back to arrive by Thursday or Friday (or earlier I guess). So I think I'm going to order one. Of course, i think he's on the east coast so i don't know if his return will be delayed.
Okay here's hoping it arrives in time I had it sent c/o Palalce station
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Contact Way of WayMotorWorks for the auto-up install. I am sure he can do it. He and Matt are great and handle all of my mods!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Alison
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
I'll bring velcro.
And I have small hands. Imagine the trouble we could get into...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I too had an autoup before I had my MINI. We've got em in both MINIs... and LOVE them!

hehehe I'm gonna pregame by sleeping for the 2 days of driving before we get there! HA!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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all is well... laguardia airport was functioning well today and my flight was only an hour delayed. so I made it home and I'm happily motoring again. now prepared to make the drive to vegas.

oh, and I got samples of the t-shirts i'll be selling at AMVIV... they look great! be sure to come by my booth (plug, plug).
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Only 3 more days and we'll be on the way to Vegas!!!! Can't wait!! See you all soon!
 
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