Sweeet... thanks!

 

Here's some accomodation info:

First is one not everyone will know, there are beachfront cabins available on Ft Story! This is about a ten minute drive from the kickoff point or the resort area. I didn't realize this, one of our army vets told me. Rates start at $85 for a cabin with kitchen that can sleep six. Link http://www.eustis.army.mil/Fort_story/ then navigate to the rec pages. They also have the Cape Henry Inn, full service with rooms starting at $95. I'm quoting prices for summer season, they may let you pay spring rates.

There is also a Navy Lodge at Dam Neck. Rates in June are $77. This would be about two miles closer to the kickoff point and also beachfront. This is closer to the resort area than Ft Story but not within walking distance.

Best price I found for a resort area hotel is on hotels.com, Howard Johnson's Ocean Front Hotel for $150/night. Off beach hotel, best price was the Red Roof Inn, for $92/night.

BTW, all the above info is brought to you by Sherry aka AprilWhine. Sher I apologize for not giving props sooner...

 

Some location info about the GWR run.
Need everyone there by 2pm for a 3pm start.

http://www.sevencitiesmini.com/phpBB....php?p=832#832

Folks from Richmond are familiar with Conklins. We've kinda adopted them or vice versa, not sure which.

Should have the T-Shirt Graphics available soon. Camo Shirts... Sweet.

 

Camo? That'll look great on an old fart like me....will solid color shirts be available?

 

Any suggestins for hotels or a B&B in VA beach. Chris and I will likely go out Saturday (or maybe Friday night) and then head home after the drive on Sunday... We've never been to that area, so might as well make a weekend out of it!

 

Any cause that supports those who have given the ultimate sacrifice is a good one. June 10 will be about when I intend to place my order. Rent a Mini?

 

I'm in!!! Maybe I can swing bringing Mini-mini and the Yellow Tiki Hut (Hemingway's name changed).

 

I'm hoping we can get a good turnout for this event - I'm going to try and do my darndest to get out of working one weekend and make sure I get down there. :-)

 

I brought this up at Mini of Sterling on Friday and several of the guys there are planning on attending.

 

I had a blast hanging out with DCMM people at the Dragon... looking forward to seeing you all again so soon!!

Bart

 

I'm thinking about driving down from NYC for the attempt. Sounds like a lot of fun.

I'm a little nervous about the one car length between vehicles, though... A MINI is not a long car, and the thought of a 300-Mini pileup makes me a little quesy.

 

any new info on this?

we're a fun bunch, ain't we?

 

I doubt we will be moving at a blistering pace, at best, a parade pace.

 

MAN! My parents live in VA Beach so this would be easy for me to attend, but there's an autocross at Little Creek that same day! Why oh why couldn't it have been the 9th?!

 

I know autocross is important and fun, but may I ask this question...When will you ever get the chance at breaking a Guinness World Record?

 

I'll be autox'ing that morning as well as a few other HRMINI\Tidewater Sports Car Club Members. The way TSCC runs the events, if you run in the morning you'll be finished and off base by 12-1230. And the Record attempt registration is around 2pm.
If you want to autox, PM me and I'll see what can be done as the morning heats are sold out for the season already.

Gonna autox and help set a record!!

 

Unsticking to declutter top of forum.Will resticky in a bit

 

I am staying in Norfolk at the Freemason Inn. I am not sure they have rooms left, it is pretty small. I've stayed there twice before.

 

Good chance that I might be able to help breaking the Guiness record.

I will be there on Sat to cover Virginia state championships for baseball and soccers in Newport News area. I will spend Sat night there and join everyone on Sun at the event.

 

We're in

 

Just noticed the signup on the calendar. Paul will be on the list shortly as well. See you there!

 

Have been holding out until my schedule for June was set, looks like I am in! May convince my daughter (bribe her with free gas) to bring hers too instead of being a passenger, we may need all the minis we can get! Hope to bring both!

 

May 23, 2007


Dear Simon,

The Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center is pleased to offer a special rate for your event with the following net, non-commissionable rate of $129.00 For Kings &/or $0.00 For over the dates of 06/08/2007-06/11/2007. Rates are per room, per night for either a standard king or two queen bedded room. (The two-bedded rooms go fast on weekends) Each guest room is equipped with two telephones, both with 2-phone lines, on-hold option and complimentary high-speed internet access. In addition, each room offers a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker with free coffee and tea refreshed daily.

Visiting guests should make reservations prior to the release date which is 05/31/2007 to ensure availability of rate. After the release date, the group rate will no longer be available. Rates are subject to applicable taxes, which are currently 13% + $1.00 per room, per night, and subject to change without notice.

Reservations can be made through our toll free reservations can be made through our toll free Hilton Garden Inn Central Reservations Line at 1-877-STAY-HGI or 1-877-782-9444. Please have your guests request SE7EN CITIES MINI Room Block Rate.

All reservations must be guaranteed with an acceptable form of payment. To avoid penalty, please cancel individual reservations prior to 4pm the day of arrival. Check-in time is 3pm. Guests may be checked-in earlier depending on occupancy levels and availability of ready rooms. Check out time is 11am.

We look forward to working with you to make your event a complete success. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,


Libby Ross
Sales Manager


Please sign and return: _____________________________________

P.S. Due to my limited computer access I am not able to make individual reservations from my computer, please have your guests call 1-877-782-9444.

 

Don't know why this pasted like that. Sorry. Basically the Hilton is just 3 miles from Conklins, its right off I264 and you can get to the Sports Plex easily from there.

 

Hey, neat! I was there for my 3 week training trip down to VA Beach. Nice hotel! Have to pay for breakfast though...

The location is fantastic too (well, for not being on the beach, anyways)! The VA Beach Town Center has a whole myriad of restaurants there. In fact, here's a link to the website for the town center.

And as a bonus, it's only about a mile drive from Checkered Flag MINI!


-Paul!