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[Sunday, Apr 6th & 20th] Spring Fling 2008: Sunday Drive & Brunch

 
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Old 03-27-2008, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Edge
Yep! The only difference is which winery we're going to. I chose the names for the editions to be a bit tongue-in-cheek.
I HELPED!!!
 
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Originally Posted by timsabin
OK, I'm sure someone else wanted to ask too, what is the difference between the Rappa and the Naked editions?
Originally Posted by Hammerette
I HELPED!!!
Yes, you did... you were very helpful.

Thanks also to Stephanie (creseida) for her help on the 1st dry run, and a pre-emptive thanks to Alan (Scavenger) for helping on the 3rd dry run, which is taking place this Saturday (the 29th).
 
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There sure does seem to be lots of WINE(ing) around here! Jay still hasn't decided if we are going to both, or one or the other. when is the cut off date?
 
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Originally Posted by MINInurse
There sure does seem to be lots of WINE(ing) around here! Jay still hasn't decided if we are going to both, or one or the other. when is the cut off date?
I'd really like to try to get numbers firmed up by the Wednesday prior... so that means next Wednesday (April 2) for the Rappa run and Wednesday, April 16 for the Naked run.
 
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Originally Posted by Edge
Yes, you did... you were very helpful.

Thanks also to Stephanie (creseida) for her help on the 1st dry run, and a pre-emptive thanks to Alan (Scavenger) for helping on the 3rd dry run, which is taking place this Saturday (the 29th).
What time are you leaving for your dry run this Saturday?
 
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What time are you leaving for your dry run this Saturday?
Can we do coffee meet first, then the run.
 
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Originally Posted by pyskacz
What time are you leaving for your dry run this Saturday?
Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Can we do coffee meet first, then the run.
Alan and I are trying to mimic the actual schedule of the run. Therefore we'll be trying to make it out there around 9:30am on Saturday, with departure at 10am. Neither of us are morning people but I'm determined to make it a "dress rehearsal" dry run.

Anyone that wants to follow along is welcome, but please let me know so I can print up some extra sheets tomorrow.
 
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My brother and I are in for the 6th !

I hope you guys can work him over and convince him he needs a MINI !

Cheers,

Mike
 
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I'm in for April 6th, with wine tasting, no passenger.

I do have an extra radio I'll bring along.
 
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2 for Naked wine.

As or Rappa.... I'll let you know soon.
 
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OK, I've updated the detailed list in post #91:

Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
My brother and I are in for the 6th!

I hope you guys can work him over and convince him he needs a MINI!
Added in your brother, I'm sure we can convince him... still need a yes or no on the wine tasting though! ($4 or $5 extra per person)
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I'm in for April 6th, with wine tasting, no passenger.
Thank you - added.
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2 for Naked wine.

As or Rappa.... I'll let you know soon.
Added... as it appears now, only one MINI for the 20th... correct?
 
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You need MINIs as well? 2 Naked MINIs
 
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I'm not up for the wine tasting...just not a drinker. Someone can have my share....as long as they're not driving afterwards...
 
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Originally Posted by JustJAY
You need MINIs as well? 2 Naked MINIs
Actually, I'm using the Calendar RSVP as a basis to determine the # of MINIs, so we can keep an eye on it. It would be great if Stacey RSVPed there using her account.
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I'm not up for the wine tasting...just not a drinker. Someone can have my share....as long as they're not driving afterwards...
Katie, the key thing on the wineries is that it's tasting, not drinking. I am going to very strongly request that any people who choose to participate in the wine tasting also not drink any alcohol on the lunch stop. For me, I'll be having a soda with lunch.

Also, there are no "shares" really... everyone has to pay to participate in the tasting. Otherwise it will just be a "hangout" stop after lunch.
 
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One more slightly NAKED MINI here! Well she will be topless at least
 
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Originally Posted by MINInurse
One more slightly NAKED MINI here! Well she will be topless at least
Post #91 updated.
 
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Myself and a co-pilot for winery also...
 
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Originally Posted by bcski
Myself and a co-pilot for winery also...
Thank you - updated.
 
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Are you guys stopping for coffee or any morning snacks before the trial run tomorrow?
 
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Originally Posted by pyskacz
Are you guys stopping for coffee or any morning snacks before the trial run tomorrow?
Per the PMs...

9:30am Wegmans
10:00am departure time

Same as the real run.
 
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Ahhh....there is nothing better than an impromptu MINI run!!!
 
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Better NOT time your run you two...I have a feeling it will be about an hour faster than the real run
 
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Originally Posted by MINInurse
Better NOT time your run you two...I have a feeling it will be about an hour faster than the real run
Well, I HAD planned on driving this one at a deliberately calm, casual pace, and yes... paying attention to how long it takes (even then, adding additional time for the inevitable group slowdowns).

However, I have a feeling that with Pawel behind me, it will be hard not to drive in a more spirited fashion.

I did the timed, very casual pace thing, on the last dry run (with Ashley), so already have a general ballpark as it is now.
 
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Originally Posted by Edge
dry run (with Ashley)
 
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Umm... do you really need to go there, Dan?
 

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