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MINIs in Door County - May 9 -12, 2013

Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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MINIs in Door County - May 9 -12, 2013

Are you ready for a heck of a good time in Door County??????? The fun starts with a gathering of MINI adventure seekers at 9:00 AM on Thursday, May 9. Our trip starts at Wendy’s in Dubuque, 1255 East 16th Street.

Check back for additional details about all the fun, and start packing!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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We're ready.

We've met up at that Wendy's before. It's a good spot. There is a BP right next door too with restrooms/munchies/fuel.
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 05:23 AM
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To whet your appetite for DC MINI fun, how about breakfast where the "Best Breakfast in America" award was awarded?
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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To whet your appetite for DC MINI fun, how about breakfast where the "Best Breakfast in America" award was awarded?
Where is that?
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Where is that?
White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. The stuffed cherry French toast won the best breakfast in America award. Mmmmmm
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. The stuffed cherry French toast won the best breakfast in America award. Mmmmmm
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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That sounds good for Fri, not gonna make it Thursday.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FiremanMike
That sounds good for Fri, not gonna make it Thursday.
Friday it is, then!
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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MINIs on the High Seas

Perhaps another MINI adventure on the high seas is in order Are you up for it, Captain Cindy? With MINIs on board, maybe more than a water safety license would be required
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 04:57 AM
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Perhaps another MINI adventure on the high seas is in order Are you up for it, Captain Cindy? With MINIs on board, maybe more than a water safety license would be required
She'd better bring along her bosun whistle, just in case...
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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As long as you aren't planning some sort of mutiny on the high seas, I am up for it!!
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MeenieMom
As long as you aren't planning some sort of mutiny on the high seas, I am up for it!!
Then it's a done deal! Let this serve as notice to all: Mutiny is forbidden, loads of fun is not.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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Goats

What would a trip to Door County be without seeting the goats?
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay is "the only restaurant in America with goats on the roof." (Really?????) The Roofing of the Goats parade takes place on May 11. Inquiries are being made to see if our 10 EIM MINIs can be part of that fun event. All we need are goofy hats. Anyone have a goofy hat?
 
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Originally Posted by deanman
What would a trip to Door County be without seeting the goats?
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay is "the only restaurant in America with goats on the roof." (Really?????) The Roofing of the Goats parade takes place on May 11. Inquiries are being made to see if our 10 EIM MINIs can be part of that fun event. All we need are goofy hats. Anyone have a goofy hat?
According to the Sister Bay website, "Goat costumes, goatees, Viking hats, and other creative endeavors are encouraged."

Hmmmm....I seem to remember seeing a red, MINI-themed Viking hat somewhere recently...
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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how timely!
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Reading over this thread. Oh, my, the fun we will have! Less than 48 hours!
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 05MINI
Less than 48 hours!
Less than 28 hours! Lets have us some serious MINI fun!!
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Just packed the bag, Di is now packing hers...on the road in under 12 hrs!
The funny hat thing, Vikings? Now if they had said CUBS, I could do that, or even the Packers. But Vikings?
 
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See you all at Wendy's.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 03:35 AM
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4 hours to go! Yipppppiiiiiiiiii!
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:16 AM
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Arrived safe and sound yesterday at 3:00. The fun begins!!
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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Sun sets on another day of MINI fun.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Looks beautiful Daryl!!!

Wish we could be there.........
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TasmanianBlu
Looks beautiful Daryl!!!

Wish we could be there.........
It is beautiful and we had lots of fun. We thought of you and Nora every day and hope she is on the mend.
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Jan and I arrived home about 7 pm yesterday; hopped over to the Subie to ferry our daughter to Rochester and finally returned around 11 pm. Long day!

Here's my contribution to the collection of pics from our trip -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmm57/s...7633466077625/

We had a terrific time. Many thanks to Daryl, Linda and Tom for all the prep and for leading us to all of the best spots on the peninsula.
 
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