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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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Do you always eat popcorn for breakfast?
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
Another thing we might want to thing about doing is having a little GTG Thursday evening at the hotel -- pull out a road map and plot our motoring strategy for Friday.
Dam Run:326 curves in 100 miles.
Ferry Run: 378 curves in 110 miles.
Eureka Run: 571 curves in 132 miles.
Mountain View Run: 602 curves in 168 miles.
Osage Run: 311 curves in 76 miles.
Jasper Run: 316 curves in 56 miles.
Moonshine Run: 662 curves in 110 miles.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
(You guys are up-and-at-'em early this morning )

Another thing we might want to thing about doing is having a little GTG Thursday evening at the hotel -- pull out a road map and plot our motoring strategy for Friday.

I've been trying to do a little pre-planning but the number of route possibilities is almost endless so it makes my head spin. Right now I'm just trying to help identify the "can't miss" roads so we can collectively consider them in the mix.

Do you always eat popcorn for breakfast?

This sounds like a great idea. I don't think we can find a bad route.

I only eat popcorn for breakfast on-line.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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There has been another change of plans on my end but its for the better. We can go back to the original depart time if you want. I thought I'd let you know.
My Co-Pilot will not be coming with as planned. Therefore I will not have to take my son to school, therefore making it possible for an early depature, therefore and thereon and so on and so forth, by the power of grayskull, are you feeling luck punk, may the force be with you, frankly my dear i don't give a damn, cowabunga dude, etc.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Okay everyone -- we are back to a 9:00 am rendezvous in Ainsworth!

Sorry deanman, you'll just have to roll out of the rack per your original plan.

SJ, sorry your navigator is missing out.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by deanman
Dam Run:326 curves in 100 miles.
Ferry Run: 378 curves in 110 miles.
Eureka Run: 571 curves in 132 miles.
Mountain View Run: 602 curves in 168 miles.
Osage Run: 311 curves in 76 miles.
Jasper Run: 316 curves in 56 miles.
Moonshine Run: 662 curves in 110 miles.
I have been through Eureka Springs before on the way to Branson. The drive was awesome and I was with my folks in their mini-van. I kept saying to myself "We should have taken the MINI." but my MINI was just a baby at the time, only 2wks old, and we were dealing with heavy rain from "Hurricane Gustav". Despite the rain I made the wrong decision in not taking my MINI to Branson. This trip will make up for that and thensome.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Just kickin' back and getting my "British On" with Monty Python on the tele (telly). SmoJo's getting some new kicks and lasik surgery 2mro.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Jo
getting some new kicks and lasik surgery 2mro.
Wow! A makeover from head to toe! I want to hear about it in 2 days.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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4:35 am post... I think someone is getting so excited about R4TO that he can't sleep.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
4:35 am post... I think someone is getting so excited about R4TO that he can't sleep.
Ummm..something's wrong with that post time 'cause I was sleepin'.
I've also noticed the same problem in e-mails received. It must be a computer troll.

Ooops! I can't read. I thought you meant my post time.
 

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Old May 12, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Well we wish you all a safe trip, and take lots of pics
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Arrrgh! The weather has not been cooperative for me to wash-n-wax.
I managed to wash int/ext windows, apply Rain-X, and vacuum today.

Thanks Mike...you know we will.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MariaChick
Well we wish you all a safe trip, and take lots of pics
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Enjoy the motoring
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks TAZ.
I just checked he weather.....50% chance of rain Fri Sat & Sun...
If it happens it better happen at night.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Jo
Arrrgh! The weather has not been cooperative for me to wash-n-wax.
I certainly hope somebody arrives in Ainsworth with a muddy MINI besides Leo! I know it won't be Gary, but somebody else, please!
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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We arrived in Harrison, AR safe and sound!
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Hope the weather gods provide enjoyable weather for some great motoring fun for all of you.

MOTOR ON
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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A couple shots (before and after):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink


http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/romIjd4Q4Gd5U5xtOPvRwQ?feat=directlink
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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EIM at the 2010 HPMS R4TO-r4to-003-upload.jpg
Here's a pic from the drive down to Harrison, AR
Someone needs to teach me how to do links to pictures.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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That's a great picture, David! Very nice lookin' MINI!!
Here's a pic of the best bunch of MINIs at the event:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlinkhttp://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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A few pics of the fun so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3028273...7624064369994/
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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We were pleased to have our picture taken with Miss Crawdad Days 2010!

http://picasaweb.google.com/deanman2/R2TO?feat=directlink
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Looks like someone is enjoying the crawdads..
Good to see everyone is having fun!
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Here are a few pictures of our trip:

http://picasaweb.google.com/deanman2...eat=directlink

We had a great time with great friends and those super great MINIs.

Thanks for EVERYTHING, Gary!
 

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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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I added some photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3028273...7624064369994/

Deanman's photos are priceless!
 
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