CHEERS to you all!

 

Have a great time!

 

Thanks to all my MINI friends (especially Gary), for making this yet another top-notch, FUN event!

http://goo.gl/l5kHy

 

Boat Rides and Beer...I thought it was a MINI event. I'm jealous.

 

We missed you David! The Big MINI events aren't the same without you

 

AND~~~~a zipline!

 

deanman, you are the undisputed king of the group photo.

Mine are almost ready for posting, but this set of yours is so wonderful I'm almost embarrassed to share the link...

Was this the most fun MINI trip yet? Less the notable absence of some of our dearest MINI friends, I'd say it's right up there near the top.

Fond memories of...

...the awesome balcony party, Daryl's group photo ops, having Jerry and Kristen join us, giving the new V1 a great workout on the transit south (), seeing and hangin' out with our Omaha area friends (Michael, Steve, and Peggy) again, having the MINI5280 ringleaders choose to motor with us on Friday, great twisties, our pit stop at the visitor center, the fantastic AR-123 on a beautiful day with no oncoming traffic, the smell of hot brakes, more twisties, Scenic Point, the Ozark Cafe in Jasper, even more scenic twisties, the "accidental marina," Captain Cindy and the pontoon boats, great southern BBQ, Jay and Kristen's standing ovation, party favors, morning gathering at the Chateau circle drive, group photo by the lake, more twisties, turkeys and tortoises crossing the road, hillbilly souvenirs, ziplines and butterflies, getting rowdy at the Rowdy Beaver, final night farewell social, and of course spending four superb days with a great group of MINI folk.

Thanks to everyone for making it so memorable and fun.

 

Okay, here is my contribution to the MOB picture archive:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmm57/s...7629730506422/

Enjoy!

(Will also post these on FB)

Edit: I added Daryl's pics (with permission) to the Flickr page at the link above -- so they'd be accessible to non-G+ folks

 

The picture quaility is outstanding! Excellent choice of subject, too. I really like the picture of the MINIs in line with the tree branch in the foreground. Also, the picture of Linda and Alyce ready to duke it out is very cool.

 

You did a great job listing the highlights of the event, Gary. The only missing highlight was the attempted robbery on the high seas

 

Here are a few of mine to contribute.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3028273...7629745757506/

 

Wow, you've got some sweet ones in there! Some definite calendar candidates. I'll get these added to the website gallery ASAP.

 

Did I miss something?? I thought the "underway replenishment" was voluntary! That was a highlight that I forgot to highlight...

***If anyone has other fond memories that I haven't listed, post 'em and I'll get them added to the litany over on the website.

 

Great pictures! The one of Leo in your mirror is getting a frame! Excellent photos, Linda!

 

What an adventure!!!

Great roads /rides.
Cool people.
Good times.

= non stop

Thanks Gary for leading the pack.
And Thank you Captain Cindy for piloting the pontoon for us.

 

Denver Don kindly allowed us to link to his pictures. Please especially note the free EIM wine being enjoyed on their pontoon, the action shot of Daryl (Yikes!), and the posed group shot in the restaurant. That hillbilly restaurant shot has a very artsy quality that makes it stand out. Love it!

http://goo.gl/TiOEG

 

Great photos! I especially like the shots of the Camaro with the LED lights! I am thinking Gozer needs some in purple

 

Rekindles a bunch of great memories from the trip.

Thanks deanman and President Don for sharing!

 

Nice set of photos! Looks like y'all had a great time

 

It was a pleasure, Thank you all for letting me and Scooter motor with you!

Funny how it is, but I had just been down to MOTD 10, I do believe we had more fun on the AK twisties. Til next time.

Don

Glad you enjoyed the pictures, use as you will they are downloadable.