I had a wonderful time yesterday! Thank you Scott, Joan, Julie and Otto's MINI. The planned activities were fantastic and the roads were awesome! It was great spending some holiday time with MINI friends and enthusiasts.

Happy Holidays!! Michelle

 

Dear Everyone,

Well, since Joe McCormick from Otto's gave us SOOO much information,
he thought it so important to send it twice!!!

OK, now we are into the "who can write the longest email" contest!!
I have quite a few thoughts to share with everyone (and a select
number of photos)! So, sit back, get your coffee or tea, and enjoy
the novella!

First, I was thinking this morning, as I finally rolled downstairs
to begin my Sunday, what a change in my life this little car has
made, and the wonderful and extremely creative people that it has
afforded me the pleasure to meet, in only 6 months! I have NEVER
had this kind of "affair" with my car before! The MINI, and the
enthusiasts has been the highlight of my year, and I so look forward
to continuing to build lasting friendships with you all!

So, on July 2nd, I get my little ZOE, and what has she done this
year?

1) Bucks County Rally (PA)
2) Philly MINI Run (PA)
3) Cape May to Lewes Run (NJ/DE)
4) Philly to Provincetown ROME Rally (PA,NJ,NY,CT,RI,MA)
5) Route 125 Rally (PA)
6) Backroads & Battlefields Rally (MD,WV,VA)
7) Hampton, VA Bay Days Car Show (VA)
Tim's River Rally (MD)
9) Reservoir Dogs Rally (NY)
10) LAST BUT NOT LEAST - Deck the MINIs (ONE AND TWO!)

Some people wonder when I've had time to make a living to pay for
ZOE!!! It's been tough pulling myself away from ZOE, and forcing
myself to work during the week! PS, the above doesn't include the
BMW Bike Runs I also enjoyed throughout the summer and fall!

I want to extend the warmest of thanks to EVERYONE that put together
all the rallies that I have had the fortune of enjoying:

Craig (Pocket_Rocket), Kim (HARMINI), Julie (PhillyMINI Godess!),
Tiff & Peter (DEDGRL & ???, Peter, what's your handle), John &
Leslie (and BabyBear), Aaron (ALCROWN), Sherry & Carl (AprilWhine &
Cajun), Peter (Uptick) and Gene (GMINI03). I can't remember the
organizer for Tim's River!!

And, last but not least, the elves that helped pull together the
final, and most festive event of the season:

Julie & Ed, Joan & Charlie (our Deck the MINI Elves)!!!

Now (No folks, I'm nowhere's near done!) on to my gratitude to a
Dealership that takes Customer Service to a whole new level. I have
NEVER experienced the level and commitment from a car dealership as
I have from Otto's MINI. We have tried on numerous ocassions to
actively engage MotML (and am still trying) and Princeton, but alas,
they seem to be happy just selling cars. Otto's, well, you
understand that selling the cars is just the start of a long-term
relationship with your clients (and many that are NOT your clients),
and your attitude, your sponsorship and your friendly persona is a
wonderful addition to the PhillyMINI family!

The year is drawing to a close, and what a wonderful way to end 2003
than with the Deck the MINIs Extravaganza! We didn't let a little
winter weather delay stop us from being totally crazy, and enjoying
the sights and backroads of Chester County! There are remarkably
creative people out there, and that was purely evident during the
decoration contest!!!

I hope someone posts their pictures of the contest portion soon, as
my camera died (no dead batteries, just totally died!) half-way
through, and I have NO photos of the contest!!

To everyone who decorated, your pride in your ride was evident!

To our winners, well....

3) Presents under the Tree!
2) The Nightmare before Christmas!
1) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

The winner custom cut and had sewn an entire reindeer outfit to
snugly wrap their MINI!!!

You all have made my year one of the most memorable in my life! I'm
sure that 2004 will bring even more memories, and more opportunities
for photos!!!

Already, we have the following on the books:

1) PhillyMINI Skating Party!
2) Member's Dinner!
3) Reservoir Dogs Run - II!
4) PhillyMINI Egg-Stravaganza!
5) PhillyMINI convoy to Dragon Run Rally!
6) Jim Thorpe Rally!
7) PhillyMINI Caravan to MINIs on Top 2004!
The "ALL BMW" Rally through Bucks County!
9) PhillyMINI Caravan to Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (MINI Marque)!
10)PhillyMINI 2nd Annual Downtown Meet!
11)A Wicked MINI Haunting Rally!
12) Deck the MINIs THREE!!!

And, all this before the year even begins!!!! Combine that with our
Monthly MINI Monday Diner Drives (already booked through March!) and
well, there's alot to plan for 2004!

So, it is with these words that I believe I have out-posted Joe at
Otto's, and I will close with some final thoughts!

The few photos that I did capture (prior to the demise of my camera)
are posted out on the following:

http://www.clubphoto.com, the put in my full email address, and look for
the Deck the MINIs album!

I can't wait to see everyone else's photos!

And finally, whatever you celebrate this time of the year, I wish
everyone a joyous time, filled with love, laughter and Motoring!

See you in 2004!

Cheers.

Scott

 

Are you somewhat appreciative of your fellow MINIacs . . .

Saw your pics, I think I counted 21 MINIs in that one slanted shot?
Looks like you guys had a good time.

 

We actually had a total of 30.

 

BlacknBlue,

Well, in case I wasn't explicitly clear, I am OVERWHELMED, OVERJOYED, OBSESSED with my fellow MINIacs!! Thanks!

We had a total of 30 MINIs throughout the day! We may have had 25 in the PIC, but either way, we had a blast!

Where are everyone else's photos?????????????

Scott

 

More photos have been uploaded!!

From LaughScott - http://www.clubphoto.com, then put in laughscott@aol.com, and look for Deck the MINIs - One and Two photo Album.

From Alan - http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=17bsf0....1&y=2ab67g

From bpenglase - He had a preview of my pictures from DTM that are now posted at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze25nbi/ .


More as they arrive!