Join us at MINI of Hawaii on Sunday, February 13th for The Sweetheart Rally.
Formation will begin at 9:00am and we will motor at ten!
Bring the love of your life and significant other.

Aloha Motoring!

Opps,sorry for the edit date.

 

Any idea what the route will be next Sunday? Mahalo.

 

The route has got to be "heart shaped" or it just won't be the same.

See what you started????

I sure hope it isn't storming or something that day.

Lets pick a scenic route and stop of a view. We can start at the dealership and meet at certain spots along the way. That way if we get separated we can regroup. Bring your family radios if you have them.

 

I heard that it's going up the Pali and we'll take the LikeLike back into town, but I'm not sure on the middle. They're mapping it this weekend to see how the timing is going to work with lights and such, so we don't lose anyone. After, the picnic will be at Central Oahu Park in Waipio.:smile:

 

:smile: So far we have 32 RSVP's for the rally. Counting that and as history always tends to repeat itself, we will probably be 60+ strong.

"MINIAC" is the official Sweetheart rallymaster.

We will meet at MINI of Hawaii at 9:00am for "Chocolates for Breakfast" and leave at 9:45am.

Our first stop will be at the Pali "Lover's" Lookout for a 5 min. stretch and re-grouping.

We will then proceed down the Pali Hwy.(thru the 1st tunnel of love), onward to Kailua Road, taking a left on N.Kaleheo Ave.

The second 15 min. stop will be at the Aikahi Shopping Center. ( for xoxoxox or restroom break) We will try to schedule a 10:45am leave time.

We will then head down Kaneohe Bay Drive, to the H-3 south thru the 2nd and 3rd tunnels of love.

Pro Bowl attendees may take the Aiea cutoff, while the main group will continue the rally and proceed on the H-1 westbound and then H-2 north.

Take the Ka Uka Blvd cutoff (Waipio COSTCO) and head straight to Waipio Central Regional Park.

See you all next week!
Aloha Motoring!
Darrel

 

You might want to rethink the turn onto Kalaheo in Kailua. It is all dug up and usually open to local traffic only- better to go up Kainalu instead and on to Aikahi.

 

Thanks for the heads up!
I ran the route Sunday and Kalaheo is all dug up and is down to one lane

The alternate route will be left on Oneawa to Kanui Dr. We might see some "duck" sightings

 

i'll already be in kaneohe near zippy's at ~10am. i'll meet the caravan somewhere in kailua, maybe coming down the pali.

 

For those motorers arriving early, see the display from Eastsidemini in our showroom. There is and array of aftermarket accessories from filter kits to suspension components. My favorite though, is the hawaiian style bonnet stripes!

Aloha Motoring!

 

I'll be solo, just me and the MINI. My girl friend has plans with some friends. Maybe I'll take on site co-pilot applications tommorow !

Aloha!

JCW04

 

I won't be solo (the kids are along for the ride), but my honey isn't here. He sent me a Vermont Teddy Bear for Valentine's Day in his likeness, so at least he'll be here in spirit!

 

My usual navigator will be in the mainland but I will bring my mini-navigator twins

They love being back seat drivers in a MINI

Just a reminder, for those that have the Motorola style family radios, please bring them along so we can keep the caravan together.

Also, bring some folding chairs if you have 'em!

 

Kohu-

Hoping you'll be driving a MINI.
Also hoping for no rain.

An umbrella might be a good accessory.

Got any fresh AA batteries for extra Family Radios that I have?

Kbseto,
Call us on your cell if you can't see us passing you by.

 

I wish I could be there...but I gotta go to my nieces birthday party!!!

Have fun everyone!!!

 

hey keiki, sorry i rang you about mid-morning, as i didn't read this thread since friday. i tried joining in while they were coming down the pali, but got out a bit late. couldn't figure out which shopping center was aikahi and saw 4-5 minis coming back up to maunawili, while i was heading down into kailua town. that's about when i called you to see where you were. but before i knew you were at a b-day party.

anyways, i finally cruised down to oneawa, kalaheo h.s., and kaneohe bay drive. when i passed by the h-3 onramp a nice pedestrian with her son yelled out that i just missed a whole bunch of minis entering the h-3. so i turned around and flowed onto the h-3 only to eventually be passed by a few more stragglers and finally catching up to the pack about mid-way up to the tunnel.

lotsa new owners. including, i believe, another kitv news person.

afterwards, i continued on with my island drive, since i was already 1/2 around the island from my house. checked out a few surf spots and, of course, i stopped by to grind at ted's bakery in sunset. ordered my mahi sandwich with fries and while i waited had a slice of mac nut pie. didn't get back home til ~5pm. and i was pooped. but a great day for a drive!

 

The ride was GREAT, the weather was GREAT, the scenery was DA BEST! First time I've driven my MINI through H3. Gotta do that AGAIN!

Thanks Randy for putting together such a nice route!

Aloha!

JCW04

 

The ride was picture perfect in all ways. Thanks to our buds at MINI of Hawaii for putting it together. Me and my Sweeheart (and my wife ) had a great time! Mahalo!

 

It WAS awesome! The kids and I had a blast, and they're still talking about it! It was cool to get to meet other owners, too. I can't wait until the next one!

 

What a fun morning- our Mini "parade" was met with people waving at us along the route. Can't wait for the next outing- so nice to meet such great folks. Motor on...