Hey Pocket Rocket,

Well, we'll see about making this an Annual Event!!

Then next year, you can plan well in advance, and use those "winks" for something more productive!!!

We'll definately see you on the 3rd!!!

X2!! Thanks for your sentiments, totally agree!!!!

Join the contingent of liberally-minded MOTORISTS!!!!

 

Check out today's Sunday NY Times; there's a feature story on P-Town in the travel section...

 

Hey Everyone,

I've been so busy with HARMINI and Pocket_Rocket coordinating the Bucks County Covered Bridges Rally for this coming Sunday, I've not been able to focus much on the Provincetown Rally!!

Still plenty of time, and looking to get my feet wet this week-end with this whole Rally thing!!

Been getting some private emails from you folks, have a few people added to the list that haven't posted yet here on the thread! Still sitting at around 15-20 MINIs so far!

Once Bucks is done, then there's the Downtown Philadelphia Photo Safari next week-end, then full-force focus on Cape Cod!!

So, who went to Litchfield??? Heard it was a hair-raising experience, wish I could have made it!!!

Looking for more takers in September!!

Post away, come along. September is beautiful in Cap Cod!! Just ask CCM (aka, Cape Cod MINI, aka Steve!), or otherwise known as a Grande Potentate and Visier!!

Cheers.

Scott

PS, Can't wait to see the DELI sandwich this week-end!!! Deli stuck between two MCS's!!! Have to get a picture of that one!!

 

Hey, Scott...

Can't wait for Sunday

p.s. Speaking of P.S.'s., how about inviting some dignitaries to P-Town? Let's see.. for P's I'd invite the President and the Pope. S's? How about Scalia and Santorum? We could take all four of them and stick them in the boot. Wouldn't that be cozy???

 

I'll second that suggestion. On second thought let's see if we can get the President to spell Antonin Scalia. Now pairing up Santorum with the Pope would be a dream come true for ***** (the P is silent)> Ah! Just a little rant here and there. Scott, I'm so sorry that i wasn't able to spend any time with you. My customer showed up WAY early for her delivery because she was so excited. She'll try her best to make the rally on Sunday. She wants o win the low miles award. How is the speaker cure? Joe (not me, the technician) said there was a loose clip that he secured and went through the door panel to check on anything loose. Hoipefully we nailed it. I really wanted to personally listen to the car to verify, but by the time I wrapped up you were gone. Again I apologize for the "short" visit with you. A few friends were talking and an idea surfaced about the rally. it'd be kinda cool if at random stops if a musical Minis game was played and people would jump out (passengers) and jump into another MIni. Just a way for Mini owners to meet each other. So like a good idea? Gerry and I will be there, and hopefully Pattyour service advisor. If patty can't make it, I'm going to offer the extra car to a customer with a car on order! JOE

 

Joe,

I certainly understand that work takes priority (at least, when you're selling MINIs) over coordinating Rally's.

I am NOT going to make ANY comments on the President, the Pope, or the other guys!! I wouldn't want ANY of them in MY Boot!! I'd have to dis-infect it afterwards!

Joe, unfortunately, I still have the problem with my speaker, but I had to make a lunch date, so was unable to make it back to Otto's.

Hey, STOP giving away the awards categories!!! The rest are to be a surprise for Sunday!!

Looking forward to seeing you and Gerry, and hopefully Patty. Hey, the loaner to someone waiting.... I know that Pocket-Rocket would LOVE to have an actual MINI. He's planning on riding in my car (Craig Cannon)!

By the way, make sure you post on the Bucks thread about the potential for extras (don't mention the awards) and how glad you are to be sponsoring this!

I always believe in shameless promotion!

See you Sunday!

Scott

 

Joe, if at ALL possible, it would help us out tremendously to have Craig actually drive a MINI. He is the MASTER of the Covered Bridges route. He has spent countless hours perfecting, noting, and checking mileage of every twist and turn that we'll take on Sunday. He has done more for this event than any of us and doesn't even have his MINI yet. In addition to the route detail, he found us the perfect meeting place and arranged for the group to be welcomed at the White Rose Cafe. It was through his contacts that we now have the Philadelphia Inquirer coming. And he has been so thoughtful about each detail that we've had to decide on. Scott and I have done stuff too, but nothing compared to what Craig has contributed.

I like the idea of musical MINIs, but it may not work as we only have two stops planned. That would mean we'd be without our co-pilots for much of the ride :???:

(Scott, I know this is the Ptown thread, not Bucks Cty. After this weekend, you've got my support and time to help out with any of the details.)

 

Hello Everyone,

Have quite a few threads to get this posted on, but we are only 1 MONTH AWAY from our visit to Steve's fair Cape Cod!!!

A few points for you:

1) We have had very few people actually BOOK their rooms at http://www.provincetownfavorites.com. This week-end is starting to fill up with regular vacationers, so PLEASE stop procrastinating, and get your rooms booked!

2) Still working with Otto's MINI and Westchester MINI for the Scavenger Hunt Awards! Will post the items when confirmed!

3) Our SAT night dinner location has closed (Licata's) permanently! Working on a new venue!

4) Two of the P-Town B&B Owners are members of the MINI family!!! Gary (from The Revere House) received his MINI last month, and Harvey's partner (from The Watership Inn) is one of the original MINI owners in New England! His vehicle was #189 sold in New England!

5) Remember to send me your confirmations via email once you've decided where you will be joining the caravan, and have secured your B&B!!!

Looking forward to next month!!!

More to follow shortly!

Scott

 

Everyone,

OK, we've painstakingly put together a plethora of Scavenger Hunt items, and look forward to meeting everyone in less than 2 weeks!!

Please note, Friday meeting places HAVE BEEN CHANGED!! Please email me at laughscott@aol.com for the particulars!

The Upper Cape abounds with interesting shopping, scenic National Parks & Beaches, a multitude of artists and great restaurants. It is your job, in the next six hours (that’s right, 6 hours!) to find as many of the following items along the four major towns!

1. Provincetown
2. Truro
3. Wellfleet
4. Eastham

The rules are simple, more points are awarded for more items found!!! Be creative and map out your strategy, because you’ll be Motoring with the best of them, and gallivanting around the Cape, trying to find the same things as your fellow Motorists. Some people may choose to go after the highest points, some may choose to start at the end and work their way back, and some may just have no clue!! You may notice, higher points are awarded for those locations further from Provincetown!

It’s all part of the fun!

The mid-day break is scheduled for 11:30PM, where we will converge for lunch, and to compare progress from the morning!!

All Motorers MUST be back by 2:30PM to drop-off your film at The Aerie House. We have been guaranteed that all film will be developed in 2 hours! Read to the VERY end, there’s an important caveat to your photos.

10 Pts. A photo of your MINI, a local police official (in uniform) and their vehicle. 40 Pts. maximum, 1 from each town!
10 Pts. A photo of your MINI in front of as many of the “Flower” cottages on Old Route 6A in North Truro. 50 Pts. maximum (yes, there are a lot of “flower” cottages!)
30 Pts. Motor up to historic Marconi Station, and discover where wireless communication began between Cape Cod and the U.K. in Poldhu, Cornwall. Prove that you too, were present!
5 Pts. Collect everything Rainbow, but… it must have the name of a Cape Cod business included. 1 item per business. 30 Pts. maximum!
15 Pts. A photo of your MINI and any large lobster-related item you can find (fake one’s only, we don’t want to endanger our future dinner!). 45 Pts. maximum.
15 Pts. A photo of your MINI and another MINI that is NOT part of the ROME contingency. 45 Pts. maximum (must be different MINIs).
10 Pts. Show us that you’ve seen the Provincetown landmark by getting a photo of your MINI with Pilgrim Monument in the background!
10 Pts. Any item from a Provincetown store with the Union Jack on it, receipt required!
30 Pts. A photo of your MINI in front of Highland Light, the oldest & highest Lighthouse on Cape Cod!
20 Pts. For the bird lovers in all of us, a picture of your MINI with “something” in flight behind you (be creative, it doesn’t have to be a bird!).
20 Pts. Find “The Secret Garden” in Wellfleet, and bring something home for your MINI and your garden.
20 Pts. “Drive-In” and get acquainted with the Upper Cape’s only remaining outdoor movie house! Be careful, on Saturdays, it’s hard not to get caught up in the Flea Market finds. Remember, you have more Motoring to do! Get a ticket-stub, or something with the Drive-In’s name on it!
20 Pts. Counter-balance your MINI with something from Moby’s Cargo on Route 6!
20 Pts. Collect a minimum of 5 items from Provincetown Business Guild Guesthouse members. Matches, Business Cards, Room Keys (could come in handy!) or other items promoting the Inns. Remember, you have to prove they’re a PBG member!
5 Pts. Show your pride with a sticker from Human Rights Campaign!
10 Pts. Recover after a long day with something from Recovering Hearts!
10 Pts. Scoop up your little memory of Cape Cod by bagging a bag of sand. Remember, don’t take the sand from the National Seashore Park!
20 Pts. Celebrate your British heritage by buying a six-pack of British beer. Remember, no drinking and driving, all six bottles in-tact at the end of the Hunt!
20Pts. While you are at it, change your preference to wine, and bring back something from Truro vineyards!
20 Pts. Celebrate your Pepper White MINIs (or any other color for that matter) and bring back some specialty pepper from Atlantic Spice in Truro.
5 Pts. One MINI Bic lighter (or similar brand, but keep it small in stature!)
10 Pts. Take-Out menus from three Provincetown restaurants.
30 Pts. Do you remember your First Encounter with your MINI, relive it by taking a photo of your MINI in front of First Encounter Beach in Eastham.
30 Pts. While not Dutch, celebrate your European heritage by taking a photo of your MINI in front of the windmill in Eastham.
30 Pts. Any MINI collectible found on your journey! Must have a receipt!
50 Pts. The most outrageous photo of you and your MINI. Points awarded to one Motorer at the SOLE discretion of the judges!

630 Pts. Maximum points eligible!!

Now, we realize that some of you may take a jump on the rest of the crowd. Remember, we get in on Friday around 6:30PM, and no-one said the Scavenger HAD to start at 8:30AM on Saturday morning, so cheating is certainly allowed!!!

Now, to make sure that everyone reads to the very end, there is one important caveat to the photographs. Due to the limited capability of the photo-processing lab, each MINI vehicle is allowed only 1 roll of 36-exposure film for the Scavenger Hunt. Take those pictures wisely!

Cheers.

Scott

 

I remember reading that the Mini was supposed to be a good car for the gay and lesbian community-those with a little more disposable income, often no children, an eye for style, etc.

I was suprised that this is the first gay posting I found while browsing, I figured there would have been more.

Anyway, I am in Michigan AND without a Mini until late October so I won't be there. But have a Queer ole Rally, don't scare the natives and good luck on your hunt!

Mike

 

Hello Everyone!!!

Well, we could not ask for a more perfect forecast for Motoring around the Cape this week-end!!!

Friday: Mostly Sunny - Low 59, High 69 (for the ride North)
Saturday: Mostly Sunny - Low 61, High 71 (for the Scavenger Hunt)
Sunday: Mostly Sunny - Low 62, High 72 (for the Harwich Arts Festival)

Anyone waiting untilt the last minute to decide to come along, join in!!!!!

Send me an email at laughscott@aol.com!!!

Looking forward to a fun week-end!!

Cheers.

Scott

 

Pictures???

 

Hey Deli (et.Al.):

It was a great weekend, and the Scavenger Hunt was an absolute blast!!!

We are in the process of scanning the printed photos for "most outrageous" and I am out of the country on business until the 21st, so I'll get the photos posted upon my return!!

Cheers.

Scott

 

Hello All!!!

Well, as Steve mentioned, I had a very long trip directly after the P-Town Rally. I'm finally back in Philadelphia, by a very circuitous routing as follows:

P-Town to Falmouth to Boston to Paris to Nice (Sunday)
Nice for work (Monday to Friday)
Nice to Paris to Boston to Philadelphia (Friday)
Philadelphia to Washington DC (Saturday)
Washington DC to Philadelphia (Sunday)

Now, the photos have been loaded, go to the following:

http://www.clubphoto.com, then put in my email address (laughscott@aol.com) to view the photos!

So, the event was a BLAST! While the participants were small in number, they clearly made up in competitive spirit and creativity! As you will see, Steve and I (aka THE JUDGES) were heavily influenced by the preponderance of nudity in the winning "Most Creative" photo category!!

The locals (Harvey & JIM) did win, but it was a very close contest, and many of the participants got MOST of the points allowed!

Yes, the police were troublesome at some times, but at others were very supportive! My P-Town Cop posed beautifully, as you can see in one of the photos. She did say that, when I posted the picture to the web, to make sure everyone knew that she worked too hard, and didn't have time for dates!!

Everyone has asked that we make this an annual event, so plans will be made to do this again, third week-end in September in 2004!

Cheers.

Scott