[Sun, June 10] VA Beach WORLD RECORD/NAVY SEAL BENEFIT
I am heading out to Virginia Beach right now, with Nigel.
Hope to see you all out there today/tomorrow.(Don't forget to wave - IXE is what it says on the plates
)
PS: If anyone wants to meet Nigel before I hand him off on tuesday to go on the Great Ice Cream run then PM me with your # and I will try to get a hold of you tomorrow afternoon. (I am staying at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Executive Center Hotel)
Hope to see you all out there today/tomorrow.(Don't forget to wave - IXE is what it says on the plates
)PS: If anyone wants to meet Nigel before I hand him off on tuesday to go on the Great Ice Cream run then PM me with your # and I will try to get a hold of you tomorrow afternoon. (I am staying at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Executive Center Hotel)
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Metro Washington D. C.
Thanks to you and Paul. I checked in around 8 pm. Had a bit of an adventure coming in on 295 around Richmond. Those plastic lawn chairs explode in a rather spectacular maner when hit at 65 MPH by a MINI. Nothing I could do, cars to the left of me
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 140
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Man, sorry to hear about the chair incident. i am sure there will be someone in the know tomorrow to give you details on the temp sensor. See ya tomorrow. - larry
Thanks to you and Paul. I checked in around 8 pm. Had a bit of an adventure coming in on 295 around Richmond. Those plastic lawn chairs explode in a rather spectacular maner when hit at 65 MPH by a MINI. Nothing I could do, cars to the left of me
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,692
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Bummer! The temp sensor is mounted up somewhere in the front bumper, so I suspect it got damaged. The auto AC needs those readings to work properly. Hopefully, the wire just came disconnected.
Thanks to you and Paul. I checked in around 8 pm. Had a bit of an adventure coming in on 295 around Richmond. Those plastic lawn chairs explode in a rather spectacular maner when hit at 65 MPH by a MINI. Nothing I could do, cars to the left of me
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
cars to the right.
charge on.
scratch off one more bumper, fog light and turn light. Also the SES light is on and the car thinks it is -40 deg F outside so the AC is not working all that well. I suspect the AC, SES and temp are all the same problem. If any one knows where the temp sensor is and you happen to be at the event I would be greatful if you would be on the look out for my car. BRG/Silver MC with chrome mirrors. My NAM name is on the side. No need to reply on line as the car will be due at the dealership for a service soon. It would be nice to have AC tomorrow though.
Also do not make more of this than it is. No one was hurt and the car damage is very minor.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I have not seen Paul or SallyKat yet. I did get to meet Larry (I hope I got your name correct, Black metalic/Silver 06 MCS) who is a new member. There are several MINIs in the bank lote, but the members must all be at the bars, have not seen any one on the streets.
Take care all and Motor on.
John
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,964
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From: Alexandria, VA
Hey DaCrema,
Nice meeting you yesterday. I hate seeing our babies injured in any way. Felt your pain. I will definitely be keeping my distance from pickup trucks on the way back! See you later, today
Nice meeting you yesterday. I hate seeing our babies injured in any way. Felt your pain. I will definitely be keeping my distance from pickup trucks on the way back! See you later, today
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Alexandria, VA
WOw Paul! How did you report live? Hey nice seeing you and everyone down there! Had a blast....I think the official final count was 274.
I just love all the MINIacs that showed up. Also a great turn out by DC Metro Minis. I would estimate 30 of us? Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was electric
Thanks to Don of Hampton Roads for showing me his uber kewl navi system on his brand new 07 And, thanks to DaCrema for taking all the photos! Would love to see them if you get the chance
I just love all the MINIacs that showed up. Also a great turn out by DC Metro Minis. I would estimate 30 of us? Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was electric
Thanks to Don of Hampton Roads for showing me his uber kewl navi system on his brand new 07
And, thanks to DaCrema for taking all the photos! Would love to see them if you get the chance
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
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Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that made the trip. I am so glad it was worth it. Great feeling to have the record back in the States. One of these days we'll have to get up there to one of your major events. Again great meeting you guys.
Jeff
Jeff
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 165
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From: Virginia
It was great fun! I've attached a couple of my favorite photos.
More photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MirthScout/MiniGWR20070610
More photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MirthScout/MiniGWR20070610
Nationally Known Nurse
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Delivering MINI motorists
It was SO much fun!!! Guinness and Kodie LOVED it! They are so tuckered out now!
It was even worth the sunburn I got through spf50!
Oh well. I am so happy we broke the record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was even worth the sunburn I got through spf50!
Oh well. I am so happy we broke the record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
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Today was definitely awesome! You could feel the excitement mount as we got closer and closer to breaking the record! So close to 300!!!!!
I can't wait to do it again next year!
Thanks again to Shawn for getting me into autocross early!
I can't wait to do it again next year!
Thanks again to Shawn for getting me into autocross early!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
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Here is the photo gallery at hrmini.com..........
http://www.hrmini.com/Forum/viewtopi...1623&highlight=
http://www.hrmini.com/Forum/viewtopi...1623&highlight=