For us newbies, where do the we get the radios, assuming we dont have one?

 

If you're interested in buying your own (good idea if you plan to be an active member and participate in a lot of events), you can get a very nice set at a very good price at your nearest Wal-Mart store. I recommend the Cobra MicroTalk radio (sorry, don't see a model number on it).

For now, don't worry about it. There will be several people at the event Sunday with an extra radio. Besides, you'll be riding with a MINI owner this time, right ?

 

Well, i'm not exactly sure what's going on yet. I'm hoping that my mini will be here and if things work out, i can drive myself -- but only time will tell.

 

It might be here this week but your MA can't tell you for sure yet ?? Better call and get an update ! Hope it arrives, we're getting closer to that big 30 number for MINIs !

 

Just make sure you get a radio that is a GMS/FRS radio...meaning that it has channels AND subchannels.

 

Best buy carry quite a few.



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1175902042381

Actually, any brand work fine, as long as it likes what MiniNurse's said before.

 

I just bought a bunch of green stuff to stick on my car. Now I just have to wash it...

 

Might not be too many clean cars there on Sunday. Forecast is calling for rain from Friday through late Saturday or maybe into Sunday morning.

Two local stations this morning, Channels 2 and 13, were calling for a chance of rain/snow mix on Sunday. Blech !!!

BY THE WAY, FOLKS.... still looking for a volunteer to sweet and one to ride in the middle and repeat the turn directions !! Anyone ? No newbs, please.

 

Me too! Just got an order from Oriental Trading today. Lots of shamrock necklaces, pins, stickers, and car flags. Washed the Clubman this afternoon, but it is probably going to rain between now and Sunday. Oh well, it's going to be a great day for the Irish.

 

Still 4 days out though... it'll change.... Ch 13 is calling for mostly cloudy and breezy for Sunday now.

 

Not ideal weather, but I can deal with clouds and wind. Clouds and wind don't make for filthy MINIs.

 

I'll be glad to assume the 'sweet' sweeper position, if you'd like, assuming the weather isn't too horrible. I promised Dr. P that I'd never take him out in the snow

Of course, we still need at least one veteran to handle radio duties in the midst of the pack, err, parade. Much easier if you have a co-pilot. Any volunteers?

That being said, I have a surprise guest riding shotgun, flying in straight from Ireland just for the event. St. Patrick himself has agreed to grace our presence with his own. Those of you in the Mardi Gras parade met his evil twin, Dr. Psycho, who scared away most of the children from getting too close Sadly, he wasn't able to defend himself against the surprise attack of pink silly string that entangled his hair And he's stated that he'll opt to avoid all future parades that involve driving slowly through hordes of indigenous inebriated inhabitants

 

^

And thanks for your offer to sweep. As long as it doesn't snow and you're there, the job is yours. If you don't make it, I'll find a back up.

 

Reposting this was an excellent idea! If last years experience provided any clues to learn by, I suggest they would be:

To bold and color and re-emphasize this point: Keep the MINI behind you in view.

This will prevent "group separation anxiety" from setting in.

In addition, if there are more than one driver/navigator that is familiar with the route, then two smaller groups are probably a very good idea. Create a "fast" group and a "scenic" group.

I'm really wishing I was there to join you all.... I hope you all take and post lots of pictures.

 

I volunteer Christine (ccc777) to relay communications. She loves to talk on the radio.

 

DCMM weather forecast, sponsored by Maxi the MINI.

Forecast: "Not bad at all"


Partly Cloudy / Wind
High 45°F

Precip 10%
Wind:NW 22 mph
Max. Humidity:53%
UV Index:5 Moderate

 

Looks like TOPLESS MOTORING TO ME, BABY !!!!!

have to get the co-pilots approval though and she's a big sissy.

 

Woohoo! 108 hours to Go Time.

I volunteer to help with radio middleman duty as well if you need a backup/extra. I've been dying to try out my nifty new radio setup, which should work very well on both reception and transmit.

Cheers.

 

..and she can't read light gray text either! Riiiigggggghhhhtttt!

 

I second that !

 

Ha ! I showed her that post before I submitted it. She has a good sense of humor, thank Goodness !

 

Cool ! Christine might not appreciate being volunteered so I'll gladly accept your offer.

So I have my Middle Man and my Sweeper all lined up. Weather is looking okay for Sunday. We're in good shape.

You all just remember to wash those MINIs after the rain on Saturday. Get up a half hour earlier if you need to. I want to get some good pictures and clean MINIs make for better pics !!!

And don't forget to decorate your MINI for St Paddy's Day !!

 

What??!! (just read this thread for the first time) I didn't realize I was such a blabber . Half the time, Eric's telling me what to say! Sure, I'll be a middleman relayer if you want, but I see that there's already a volunteer. I'll try to keep quiet during the run .

Christine

 

Don't give up so easily, Christine
We might need more than one radio relay person, and you're great on the air! Pretty terrific in person, too

 

+1

Your enthusiasm and joie de vivre on the radio make the runs even more fun. Don't stop!!