Weather calls for a 30% chance of rain, but in the PM. You should be good to go tomorrow!

-Paul!

 

TSB,

They could, but call their bluff. They might think that you're just a lil' girl who doesn't know any better, and who never drove a stick before. Politely but firmly explain that you've been driving a manual transmission for a while, and that there is no way that this resulted from clutch abuse. And like Edge said, make them prove it. If you put up a bit of a fight, plus show that you have car knowledge, they'll likely back down.

Plus, you'll be bringing it to Crown, correct? From what I understand, they're a decent dealership. You should be ok!

----------

All,

See you tomorrow morning! I'll have a bunch of pastries from Wegman's, plus bagels and a few suprises might be there too!

-Paul!

 

Ya know, when anyone in the Navy says they'll bringing pastries and a few "surprises", that's when I pack my OWN breakfast, thank yew veddy much!

- Z

 

Sally asked me a question tonight...

"Weren't we going to carpol to a museum or something, from Sterling?"

So, thanks to her, I pose the question... are we still planning on heading over to the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum annex after we're done with breakfast?

Remember - free entry, but parking is $12 per vehicle... it's only 5-10 minutes away from MoS, so I recommend carpooling if you want to save some dough.

 

OH wow! I forgot all about that.... yeh... whatever happened to that idea!?

 

I think that we're just going to make plans up as the day goes along!

-Paul!

 

Good turnout (not for the Bowie run, ya bums), good food (best waffles evar!, thanks Bruce!), and a good dealership. Successful event all around!

 

Thanks to all who organized, and especiallyfor the MINI cookies. Great job!

-Andy

 

Yes, thank you to everyone involved with organizing this little get together. It was nice finally meet the gang.
The floor mats I got today from the parts dept. look great. I haven't installed them yet
Garrett

 

Thanks all for having me up there. enjoyed the cookies. the Bowie Run and taking a few for a quick spin along with a few smoky burn outs. Unforturnatly there werent enough Pink shirts that i could see.

 

I've posted some photos from yesterday's breakfast.

 

Doh! i should have been there; the weather Saturday was unseasonably warm... and i slept in *sigh*.

 

I think i can speak for both me and Drew that it was a lovely time I second on the great waffles! I took quite a few pictures, but haven't had a chance to upload them... i've been sleeping all day :P

 

Bruce really set a new standard for breakfast Saturday morning. There were bagels, coffee cakes and made to order waffles!

Thanks!

Sally brought her famous MINI cookies yummy!

 

I can only take credit for the waffle station. Paul B., Mike from MOS, and various DCMM members generously contributed the bagels, cookies, coffee cakes, etc. to make this breakfast a success!

 

Thanks a bunch Mugami for letting me take your MONSTER of Mini out for a quick spin. I am STILL grinning over that experience. I would pay for a chance to do that again. Maybe next time you should sell tickets.

Thanks again, you rock!!

-Paul
"Hapa"

 

Thanks Sterling Mini, Bruce and everyone else involved in making Saturday such an enjoyable event.

-Paul
"Hapa"

 

Had a great time with that drive, thanks for letting me have a turn... I just couldn't quite bring myself to do it as aggressively as you did though - it's not my car! I'd love to see the difference on summer tires or slicks though.

 

Seems I missed a good time....damn.
Glad you all had a good time, tho'....

 

I second katie's sentiment, looks like I missed a good time. YUMMMMMM - made to order waffles.....

 

Hi all,

I just want to say thanks for making my first DCMM gathering a welcoming, inviting event. It was good to meet a bunch of MINI nuts like myself. Food was good, the cameraderie was excellent! Buddy (my new MINI bulldog) and I had a good time. I look forward to many more meets in the months and years to come!