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[Sun, Mar 16th @ 10.15am] St Paddy's Day "Parade" Run

 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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This was probably not the brightest thing I've ever done (video taping while driving....) but hey- it worked! Kind of

Its just a little shakey (and clarity is slightly lacking )




 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Had a great time today, folks !! It was a good showing, especially given the way the weather started out today. Enjoyed everyone's company and it was a pleasure to meet some of our many new DCMMers.

Here's a few pics that Roxanne took today. She tried to get every MINI in at least one pic. Hope she succeeded !








And by the way, whichever one of you went out last night and rotated that road sign... GOOD ONE !!
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Great pictures so far! Don't forget to sign up with Flickr and post them on our group page! DCMM's Flickr page
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Very nice pics and a good run! It was great to see all those MINI's together stretched out on the roads.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Great run! I especially enjoyed seeing the look on people's faces as we drove by en masse.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Here's a few















Great run and fun !

Cheers,

Mike
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I'm sorry I couldn't make it today.

I was swamped from work and other things since last night, until now.

Thanks to everyone who join the event, well represent indeed.

I wish I could make it.


By the way, don't forget this month photo contest "Wet'n Wild".

I'm sure there will be some great images from today event. Send them in.
 

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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WE had a great time today everyone! It was so great to finally meet some of you, my fiancee and I are definitely going to be coming out to more runs in the future!
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Looks like everyone had a great time! I'm sorry I couldn't make it either, although I was able to meet few of you at MoS yesterday!
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini_Voyager
Looks like everyone had a great time! I'm sorry I couldn't make it either, although I was able to meet few of you at MoS yesterday!
Pleasure to meet you as well. Looking forward to see you again at the next event.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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What a great time. Hats off to organizers.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks to everyone. Rachael and I had fun, and got to test the NUVI's intersection search feature more than once. Bonus, I just installed a JCW shock tower brace and rear sway bar. Both performed very well, and the MINI was doing great in the twisties. Now for some light wheels and tires...

See you all next time.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Three of my pictures from today, haven't finished converting the rest of them yet:







 

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Oh, man....... the more I read the thread the more I feel that I have missed one of the great event.

Great pictures, awesome event.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Thanks Chris for doing this..it was fun. I also had to bail after lunch to catch up on some rest. I hope y'all had fun for the rest of the run.

Who won for best decorations? I hope Laura did cuz Cricket looked really cool.
 
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Aw MAN! How did I not see this one? I just picked up my Mini Saturday and am DYING to make some Mini friends!!
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kgdblu
Thanks Chris for doing this..it was fun. I also had to bail after lunch to catch up on some rest. I hope y'all had fun for the rest of the run.

Who won for best decorations? I hope Laura did cuz Cricket looked really cool.
No problem, Katie, it was a long day, I know. The rest of the run was pretty good... some nice roads and they were dry. Had to throw in one more wrong turn though... and it was good that Stacey had bailed too because this one led to a dirt road.

Laura's MINI came in second place and yes, she did a really nice job. Ed won with his St Paddy's Day Witch Co-Pilot... that was REALLY good ! Several other MINIs were really well done, too, should have brought some more prizes !
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by that7guy
Aw MAN! How did I not see this one? I just picked up my Mini Saturday and am DYING to make some Mini friends!!
I'm not sure how you missed it, it's only been posted for a couple of months !

There'll be lots more runs coming up, especially now that the weather is improving. Keep on eye on the DCMM forum !

And congrats on picking up your MINI.
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by that7guy
Aw MAN! How did I not see this one? I just picked up my Mini Saturday and am DYING to make some Mini friends!!
The upcoming events threads will ALWAYS be stickied (meaning that they will NEVER go away from the top of the forum.) These are put up about a month in advance...depending on how many sitckies we have...
As well the EVENTS CALENDAR is always at the top of the forum screen. That will take you to the month calendar page and you can see what is coming up and can RSVP.

I am sorry you missed it. We will be having more runs coming up, so keep your eyes peeled!
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Oh, man....... the more I read the thread the more I feel that I have missed one of the great event.

Great pictures, awesome event.
We know how you feel, Chris. Sorry we missed this one as well.

When we miss an event, we anxiously await photos so thanks to everyone that's posted! They help those of us that couldn't make it feel as though we were there in some capacity.

Glenn
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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we missed you guys, Glenn.... The pics are great! Don't forget to put them on DCMM's Flickr account for others' viewing pleasure.
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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Wow, HUGE THANKS to Chris and Roxanne !!! We all know how hard it is to organize and lead a run, especially a group as big as yesterday. You guys did a fantastic job! I really enjoyed all the beautiful scenery (I get to see more and more of MD on these runs...didn't know how gorgeous this state was) and meeting all the new folks...and seeing all my friends. I was so pooped after yesterday (and a full day Saturday) that I took a 3 hour nap afterward . Sorry to all who missed it. It was way fun!!

Christine and Eric
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Fun ride I made thru even with my "shaved" tires !!

Thank you for organizing it and for the bag of goodies
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Glad you all enjoyed it and, Christine, it would have been MUCH harder to pull off without your help. We never heard Ed on the radio for the first half of the run, when we had 22 or 23 (not sure which) MINIs in the run.

So you're work on the radio made our jobs MUCH easier... THANKS !!!

Marina... what's the story on the tires ?!

And I'll be sure to pass the words of appreciation on to Roxanne.
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lastrega
Thank you for organizing it and for the bag of goodies
+1 !! Yeah, THANKS Roxanne for putting together the bag of goodies. They were very thoughtful and tasty!
 

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