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[Sun, June 1st @ 10:00am] DCMM Summer Kickoff Run & Picnic

 
Old May 31, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
I've got a pair of boxing gloves in the boot for those that want to fight !

Ok, so I'm kidding, Leona is gone for the weekend (business) so I'm just humoring myself I suppose.....ok, I'll shut up now....see you guys in the a.m. !
Can't wait !

Cheers,

Mike
And our paparazzi will pop in and out throughout the events, make sure you pack up with lots of hugh smile.
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Not that it really means anything at this point, but due to a sick child, my wife, child, and dog, and friend (MiniMickey) will no longer be attending.
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
And our paparazzi will pop in and out throughout the events, make sure you pack up with lots of hugh smile.


Originally Posted by PlayPlay
Not that it really means anything at this point, but due to a sick child, my wife, child, and dog, and friend (MiniMickey) will no longer be attending.
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PlayPlay
Not that it really means anything at this point, but due to a sick child, my wife, child, and dog, and friend (MiniMickey) will no longer be attending.


Hope your child is feeling better soon.

May be, you can join us at the picnic.
 

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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Alright... everything is ready to rock'n roll.

Will see you all tomorrow morning.
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
I've got a pair of boxing gloves in the boot for those that want to fight !
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Cheers,

Mike
What a great idea - If anyone has sporting equipment to use or share, please bring it along. I know I always keep a baseball glove in the boot "just in case." It also looks like they have a volleyball court at the park.

I won't make it for the run in the morning, but I will see you all at the afternoon picnic with my dachshund.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper


Hope your child is feeling better soon.

May be, you can join us at the picnic.

I will still be there. The others will not.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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We'll be departing shortly, see everyone soon!
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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Woke up this morning with a tire problem, so we're not gonna be there. Hope you all have a great time.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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The run today was perfect and the picnic was alot of fun! Thanks so much to all the officers and picnic committee for all their hard work. It was a pleasure seeing everyone, today!

MiniMobile, hope we can get our shibas together sometime and maybe I'll see you at Phil Wicks
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Today was a total blast Everyone one who was involved in setting up the picnic deserves a big PAT on the back.

Thanks, Brian

PS
On the way home my GPS takes me down a semi paved road and then a spot in the road you had to ford thru a small creek

Yes I did turn around and use an alternate route
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Agreed ! Today was a total BLAST ! Kudos and a big THANK YOU !!!! to all involved and to all of the coordinators !

Cheers !

Derek.

P.S. Not mentioning anything about Glenn winning the first door prize !
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Some photos from the event....

Meetup time !



At the picnic.... Ed, thanks for taste testing for us prior to our arrival !







Motor Cross was very exiting !!!




The crowd is wild with exitement !!!!



Then things got even MORE exciting !!!! Who will win ? Mini Mike or Mini Mini ?!?!!??!



It was a pleasure seeing old friends and meeting new ones like AliceCooper....

Cheers !
 

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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good job, you guys..it was a blast.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian0758
On the way home my GPS takes me down a semi paved road and then a spot in the road you had to ford thru a small creek

Yes I did turn around and use an alternate route
That sounds like the route I took on the way to the picnic. Since I was GPS-less, I trekked through like the rallye minis of yore. Are Minis only supposed to do stuff like that when carrying a load of gold bars?

My lesson of the day: just because there is a twisty line on google maps, does not mean you should drive it. Especially if google keeps trying to avoid it.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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I was great, the food, the people, the run, the prices, etc. We have to make it once a year. Congratulations on everything, we had a blast.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Good times. Glenn, Bev, Laura, and Christine, you did a fantastic job of putting this together.

I had a little fun with the photos I took at the event. Now, this is my first attempt at stitching images together, and I did not plan on doing this when I snapped them so I'm sorry if I mangled anyone or their MINI in the process. Actually, the cars were generally alright since they didn't move.



Cheers.
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks to everyone on the committee. This was a great event!

Special thanks to the Mellow Yellow family for putting together a great run.

It was great seeing new faces and meeting new dogs as well.

Bill
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Hey Bill do you have photos of that Mazda logo? lol

Maxi, is it too late to enter this into the 'shiny' photo contest

 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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I had a great time, and it was nice to see everyone... both familiar faces and new ones. My only regret was not having more time to chat with many of the folks I just met. Doggy duty definitely keeps you busy!

Bravo to the picnic committee for a wonderfully fun event!
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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We had a fantastic time! Brandy and I loved getting together with everybody for a great run and a fantastic picnic. Food was really good, the company was great, and the day couldn't have been any nicer.

BTW, Brandy says she would kill for one of the transformer remote control cars (guard your children!)

The day couldn't have gotten any better... well, except for the incident on the way in... :D

-Chase
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Glad that everyone had a good time. I did had a blast as well.

What a great run. big hands for Glenn and Bev for an awesome job. Also big thanks to Bill, great sweeper indeed.
I really love that "100 ft" rollercoaster dip. Fun, fun.... fun.

Food was great as well. Many thanks to Christine and Eric for the arranging at the park. Beautiful job.

Big thanks to Laura and Dave for an exellent job tracking and make sure everything was in good order and went as plan.

Also big thanks to DCMM and the board for their generous contribution to the picnic.

Most of all, hugh thanks to everyone who came and made this event a fantastic event, one of the best I would say.
It wouldn't happen and wouldn't be this fun if not because of all of you. You all are awesome.

The pictures are in post processing stage, should be ready soon. I will keep you all update.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Thanks to all the organizers! Fun run, good food and nice location!
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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well, except for the incident on the way in... :D

-Chase

You weren't the dark silver Mini who got pulled over by a cop on I-270N this morning were you?
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Great pictures.

Thank you for sharing those awesome pictures.
 

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