EIM Wintertime Chat Room
#529
I see this morning that HPMS officially announced the dates and destination for their 2012 event --- 10-13 May 2012, "MINIs Occupy Branson" in the vicinity of Branson, MO.
The designated hotel (Chateau on the Lake) is over on Table Rock Lake and not in Branson proper which is a good thing traffic-wise. It is relatively "high-end" and advertises rates at $129+ so I'm guessing that the group rate will likely still be in the triple digits. I know at our Dyersville Meet-n-Eat there was some justifiable squeamishness about the potential cost of lodging.
Alternatives for EIM? I noticed that there are several lake-area resorts to the west with nice cabins that could bring the cost down to ~$65 per couple/person depending on the number of private rooms per cabin desired. Or we could ditch HPMS altogether in 2012 and do something else in May, though this would be a greater planning burden if we went it alone.
There's always MOTD from 2-6 May (keeping in mind that it's a ~13-hour drive one-way and will be an absolute zoo given that it is the 10th Anniversary of the event).
Thoughts, preferences anyone?
The designated hotel (Chateau on the Lake) is over on Table Rock Lake and not in Branson proper which is a good thing traffic-wise. It is relatively "high-end" and advertises rates at $129+ so I'm guessing that the group rate will likely still be in the triple digits. I know at our Dyersville Meet-n-Eat there was some justifiable squeamishness about the potential cost of lodging.
Alternatives for EIM? I noticed that there are several lake-area resorts to the west with nice cabins that could bring the cost down to ~$65 per couple/person depending on the number of private rooms per cabin desired. Or we could ditch HPMS altogether in 2012 and do something else in May, though this would be a greater planning burden if we went it alone.
There's always MOTD from 2-6 May (keeping in mind that it's a ~13-hour drive one-way and will be an absolute zoo given that it is the 10th Anniversary of the event).
Thoughts, preferences anyone?
#530
I hope Bill and Alyce will be able to give us feedback on the appropriateness of Chateau on the Lake (http://chateauonthelake.com/) as a base of operations for an EIM trip in May.
"squeamishness" isn't the right word to describe cheapskate Daryl's thoughts on spending $129+ for a bed.
"squeamishness" isn't the right word to describe cheapskate Daryl's thoughts on spending $129+ for a bed.
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#534
A winter hater I am... In the rare time that I take REDMINI out in the winter, I'm kind of anxious to see how my Continental ExtremeContact DWS's (Dry/Wet/Snow) handle in the snow. Season's greetings to all of you. Our Christmas shopping is done, presents all wrapped, cards mailed and preparing to have all our kids and grandkids over for Christmas Eve and some for Christmas Day.
#535
A winter hater I am... In the rare time that I take REDMINI out in the winter, I'm kind of anxious to see how my Continental ExtremeContact DWS's (Dry/Wet/Snow) handle in the snow. Season's greetings to all of you. Our Christmas shopping is done, presents all wrapped, cards mailed and preparing to have all our kids and grandkids over for Christmas Eve and some for Christmas Day.
From what I've heard, your Contis should perform superbly.
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#538
Y'all should check out the cool MINI Christmas card on our website.
#539
Y'all should check out the cool MINI Christmas card on our website.
Cool!
#541
Had them a couple of months... Enough to try some spirited driving. BTW: They are not run-flats. I have a compressor aboard with a tire repair kit. They come highly rated. I also went a size larger 215-45-R17 to make the speedometer read closer to the "real" speed.
#542
Does the 215 give a bit better ride as well? Sounds like a good alternative. I really want to get rid of the run flats, while my teeth are still in my head.
But hate coughing up the $ until I have to.
But hate coughing up the $ until I have to.
#543
The Conti's are a very quiet tire. I run them at 35 psi normally but for a spirited ride I run them at 40 psi. Lot's better ride than the run-flats I got with the car new.
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#546
May MO Event
The discounted rate for High Plains Motoring Society folks at Chatateau on the Lake is $119 plus tax, which is a little better than the $129 rack rate, but Alyce has some tricks up her sleeve, so we could get by at a more reasonable rate at another location.
Can we get a "maybe" count to see how many of our MINI friends might be able to join in the adventure near Branson, May 10-13?
Can we get a "maybe" count to see how many of our MINI friends might be able to join in the adventure near Branson, May 10-13?
#547
EIM Calendar Pics
I threw together a few of the EIM Calendar pics from the last three years. It's fun to try and recall where the pictures were taken. The 2012 motoring season is going to be great fun! Hope to see you, soon.
http://youtu.be/u0E9SuD8fDE
http://youtu.be/u0E9SuD8fDE
#548
I threw together a few of the EIM Calendar pics from the last three years. It's fun to try and recall where the pictures were taken. The 2012 motoring season is going to be great fun! Hope to see you, soon.
http://youtu.be/u0E9SuD8fDE
http://youtu.be/u0E9SuD8fDE
I'm also looking forward to lots more fun MINI times in 2012. Started populating the Event Calendar this morning, so the motoring juices are already flowing.
Happy New Year to all!
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