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

 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ambrosia
Okay, so just 1 car and 2 people and no wine for us on the 6th.
Thanks for the clarification - updated.
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I'm in for this Sunday...thought I was going to pull my header off, but I'm going to wait....I'd like to do a run. I'll pull off the r-comps tomorrow...no need for a leisurely cruise

no wine, but one for lunch
Heh - squeaked in, huh? Glad you're joining us.

All - Driver waivers are now attached to post #1. If you wish, you can print it out yourself and bring it along, already filled out. I'll also be bringing plenty of blank ones and pens, if you forget.

ALL DRIVERS MUST SIGN AND SUBMIT A WAIVER BEFORE DEPARTURE.

Also, don't forget that the driver's meeting is at 9:50am.
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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I was thinking I wasn't going to make it, but after stopping by MoS today, I'm going to wait and pull the header off once I can get a JCW catback to run while RMW is reworking things for me (since the RMW system uses non-stock mounting positions, I can't connect the stock header to the RMW catback)
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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D'oh! I'm going to be in DC tomorrow through Friday. Not only MINI-less but busy. Wish I could tag along!
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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List in post 91 updated (again). Current count is:

29 MINIs, 42 people (24 confirmed wines)
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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In case I missed it in the previous posts, may I ask which wineries we were planning on heading to for each run?

Aha, I see that Naked Mountain Vineyard & Winery is planned for the 20th but what about tomorrow?
 

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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Is anybody else concerned with the weather forecast? If there's a sprinkle, i'll be there; but anything over that in the morning, or planned downpour later in the day....unfortunately you can count me out.

Still playing it out for now.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Krutendence

Fresh from AMVIV and needing a week of recovery - I'll be attending the run tomorrow. Undecided on the wine - probably no tasting for me.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Doesn't look that bad at all.



AM Showers
High 52°F

Precip 50%

Wind: NNE 14 mph
Max. Humidity: 77%
UV Index: 4 Moderate
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ambrosia
In case I missed it in the previous posts, may I ask which wineries we were planning on heading to for each run?

Aha, I see that Naked Mountain Vineyard & Winery is planned for the 20th but what about tomorrow?
Well, they aren't sure they can accommodate us yet, since we're a large group (24 or 25 tasters) and they have a staffing issue after 1pm (as they get very busy)... but... assuming it all works out...

Rappahannock Cellars.

Hence the name "Rappa Edition."
Originally Posted by FD3SDriver
Is anybody else concerned with the weather forecast? If there's a sprinkle, i'll be there; but anything over that in the morning, or planned downpour later in the day....unfortunately you can count me out.
That's your call... but for the record, I don't care if it's a torrential downpour tomorrow, the run is on and I'll be there. Remember, I'm determined to set a measured pace in the run tomorrow. That will count double if it's wet.
Originally Posted by Krut
Fresh from AMVIV and needing a week of recovery - I'll be attending the run tomorrow. Undecided on the wine - probably no tasting for me.
Oof - you last minute guys are killing me! OK, you're in...
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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UPDATE: Just got off the phone with tomorrow's winery. They're still not sure they can accommodate us tomorrow... they might be able to make it work as a number of smaller groups instead of one large 25-person group sitting together.

The plan is that I will call them from the restaurant before we head over there. Even if they say they can't handle us, we'll do a "buzz the parking lot" move just to cause a scene. The guy laughed and thought that was a funny idea when I suggested we might do that.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Doesn't look that bad at all.



AM Showers
High 52°F

Precip 50%

Wind: NNE 14 mph
Max. Humidity: 77%
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Now..master weatherman....today was SUPPOSED to be 100% rain..look how that turned out! I have a SUNBURN!! I hope you are wrong for tomorrow too... Just for that, I have taken extra precaution...we put Soulfire back in storage...even though we were planning on taking her tomorrow!
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MINInurse
Now..master weatherman....today was SUPPOSED to be 100% rain..look how that turned out! I have a SUNBURN!! I hope you are wrong for tomorrow too... Just for that, I have taken extra precaution...we put Soulfire back in storage...even though we were planning on taking her tomorrow!
Errr.....

Today I picked up the weather info from the wrong sattlelite.

Tomorrow, seems to be a decent day.
(Don't forget your rain jacket)

It will be a good day for NICE clean MINI and top down.

 

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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Well, Nigel is all washed and ready for tomorrow. Looking forward to it. See everyone tomorrow.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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On for the 20th

I am on for the 20th. 2 for lunch, no wine for either. Sorry I can't make tomorrow - just too busy with work. (I have a major client that needs a checkup after the power gets cut 2x to the computer room).
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Well, Nigel is all washed and ready for tomorrow. Looking forward to it. See everyone tomorrow.
same here....washed, prepped, street tires mounted and ready to go. I need to top off gas and check tire pressures, then I'll be out the door.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Updated the list again - the final numbers for tomorrow:

CURRENT TOTAL: 30 MINIs, 43 people (25 confirmed wines)

See you there! Remember - driver's meeting at 9:50am, departure at 10am SHARP!

Don't be late! (getting there at 9:30am will help a lot too... signing the waiver, getting the route list, grabbing a quick bite at Wegmans, etc)
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Maxi is not ready in time for the run tomorrow.
Sorry for the last minute change, I will join the 20th instead.

Have fun you all.
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Maxi is not ready in time for the run tomorrow.
Sorry for the last minute change, I will join the 20th instead.

Have fun you all.
Heh... OK... and I also managed to find a last minute co-pilot, so the final, final numbers are:

TOTAL: 29 MINIs, 43 people (25 confirmed wines)
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Sorry to back out at the last minute. Have a good run.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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it's pouring here...is the run still on?
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kgdblu
it's pouring here...is the run still on?
It's rain or shine, see below. Don't think i'll be there. Will def. try for the 20th, already RSVP'd.

Originally Posted by Edge
... but for the record, I don't care if it's a torrential downpour tomorrow, the run is on and I'll be there.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:20 AM
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dang me..I wonder how many will bail...I'm gonna go, I guess. Can't let all this organizing go to waste...
 

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:41 AM
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Rain Rain go away, come back on a work day.

See ya at about 9.

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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Weather is not looking good....
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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We will still be there! A little wet weather won't scare us away! (but not in Soulfire)
 



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