The Missouri Southern Road Rally
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When: October 18, 2003

Time: 11:00AM

Route: Cuba to Johnson Shut-ins Return through Potosi and Sullivan

We're are just over 2 weeks away from this great event, and it's definitely shaping up to be the one not to miss. We currently have 14 MINI/Minis signed up, and the route is truly designed for the MINIs and Minis. With the weather the way that it has been, the trees should be in full color that weekend, and it should be a gorgeous drive. We will be heading from Cuba south along some of Missouri’s finest roads (as determined by a MINI) to Johnson’s Shut-ins. We’ll enjoy lunch and the sites at the park, and when we grow restless of sitting still, head back along a similarly enjoyable, yet different, route. We also now have a sponsor for the event, MiniMania. So to add to the driving fun, we'll also be having a raffle of some items from MiniMania. So without further adieu, here are the nitty-gritty details:

Start Time & Location:

For those in St. Louis:
There will be a meet-n-greet at the Home Depot/Borders Parking lot at Watson Rd. and Lindbergh Blvd in the Sunset Hills Plaza. We'll leave the parking lot at 9:30AM. From there we'll take I-44 to the formal starting point in Cuba, MO.

Official Start Location (THIS IS A CHANGE):
The official starting location will be the Wal-Mart parking lot in Cuba. This is on the Southeast side of I-44 and Hwy. 19. The exit for Cuba, MO is Exit 208, exit and head south, Wal-Mart will be on the left hand side. The group from St. Louis should arrive between 10:30AM and 10:45AM. We'll leave the parking lot around 11:00AM.

General Information:
So that I can have a headcount for MiniMania's raffle items and giveaways, and info/map packets, I need everyone that plans on attending to send an RSVP to stlminievents@sbcglobal.net. If you have already done this, or are listed on the event thread at minicooperonline.com, I don't need you to do this again. MiniMania will have a giveaway item for every MINI that RSVP's, but only the ones that RSVP. So that MiniMania can get things here, I need to have the RSVP in 'hand' by October 8th at 5:00PM. All are welcome, but I can only have giveaways and raffle items for those that I know are coming. Even if you don't send an RSVP, come on down, the drive itself will be worth it!

Route Information:
Generally, the route will be from Cuba, south to Johnson Shut-ins. Then a return from Johnson Shut-ins north to Sullivan, MO (I-44 exit 226). Full route details will be distributed at the event.

Additional Information:
For those in St. Louis, the round trip is about 260 miles (from I-270 & I-44). Please plan to arrive at the Home Depot parking lot with a full tank of gas. If you don't, you can get gas in Cuba during our break, but you'll miss some of the fun! For those arriving from elsewhere, the trip from Cuba to Sullivan (The good driving) is about 140 miles, so plan your gas accordingly.

Items to Bring:
A camera (can you have a MINI event without one?), area road map (optional, route maps and directions will be furnished), picnic lunch, and beverages. Anti-nausea pills for the navigator may be desirable; these roads can cause motion sickness!!! For those that have them, FRS radios might be a good idea.

For more information:
E-mail me at stlminievents@sbcglobal.net


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And as Mick said on the swervy curvy in April,

“Please come out and enjoy your Mini or MINI on the kind of roads for what it was bred and it will exceed your expectations. You will most certainly leave the rally with a sore face from grinning too much and you will have found a new respect for your marvelous motoring machine.”

Goin' to be there:
Laclede + 1
Killerbee + 1
Roger &amp; Donna
DBowen
Zinful + 1
Prof. Ed and Judy
Mini'Mon
Clements_66
SumWon + 1
CdCope
Brian + 1
Shelly
Mike + 1
slyle01 + 1
Steve &amp; Vicki
peanutbutter108 + 1
Tony
Adam + 1
Xpcdoojk + 1
fryedaniel + 1
Will
Amanda &amp; Adam
Kevin + 1
MMason
Awiseman + 1
Blackknight + 1
Kevin R.
Shelly H. + 1
David
Mitch
Bill W.

I'm a tentative:
Linda &amp; Steve
Bill &amp; Diane
Cindy
Mike R.


Darn it, I have plans:
Lois &amp; Gary
jeffng65
Rogerswt

Darn it, someone put my car in the body shop:
Redbird73
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BRG MC w/ White Bonnet Stripes, Driving Lights w/ Red Covers and a sunroof

 

The route you are taking is a blast to drive in a MINI. This should be a great trip....you can count us in.
The green paint in your interior looks great....those of us at the garage event got to see it.
I tried to use the email above to RSVP but it wouldn't go through.
Motor on,
Mick

 

The e-mail should be fixed, I changed the address today. This route is a blast, we drove it today to pin it down and it is a 10 on the WWWWOOOOWWW scale

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Put me down as a tentative (2 motorers + 1 MINI)...I don't know of anything that will conflict, but that's too far away for me to commit to unequivocally

 

We're just over a month away, and you don't want to miss it!!!
We've got 5 MINI's and 1 Mini definitely at the moment, and I'm sure there are more of you out there that want to go, so drop me a note on it.

And if you have any suggestions, send me those too!

-Laclede
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Looking forward to joining in on the fun. 2 people, 1 Mini, we can't wait.
Motor On!

 

Prof. Ed and Judy will be there. Our Mini won't be in till the next week or so.
Do we drive our own car or will some kind soul put us in the &quot;boot&quot;? :smile:

 

Prof. Ed and Judy, welcome to MCO and STLMINI. At worst you'll have to drive your own, but we might be able to get some boot space for you I'll have to catch up with Aaron or Mike and see if they know, but we've also had individuals with the MINI of Clayton demonstrator. I'll do some checking for you, and post back with any info.

-Laclede

 

Hey Laclede,

Louie &amp; us would love to attend but some dear Miata club friends' daughter is getting married that day. So unfortunately we won't be there. Louie is crying in the garage!! Hope to catch you all the next time. Have fun &amp; happy motoring.

Lois &amp; Gary

 

Sounds great.

Count me in. I can't wait.

-Clint

 

Hi guys! I have been talking to the wife, and I now remember that she is going to be in Boston starting with the 18th. The fall is always so jam packed for us. I may join you on my own or maybe I will bring a buddy. I will have to think of this, more

jc

My MINI's name is Tiki. Tiki loves to drive really fast in the corners.

 

Only 2 more weeks!

We also now have raffle items and giveaways from MiniMania. But only if you RSVP at stlminievents@sbcglobal.net!

 

Two here planning on attending. Hope to see you all there!

 

Well darling wife is off to Boston that weekend. So I recruited a buddy for a navigator. He is awful at reading a map! So, I will be there and my buddies name is Shelby.

jc

 

Well darling wife is off to Boston that weekend. So I recruited a buddy for a navigator. He is awful at reading a map! So, I will be there and my buddies name is Shelby.

jc

 

Well darling wife is off to Boston that weekend. So I recruited a buddy for a navigator. He is awful at reading a map! So, I will be there and my buddies name is Shelby.

jc

 

Well darling wife is off to Boston that weekend. So I recruited a buddy for a navigator. He is awful at reading a map! So, I will be there and my buddies name is Shelby.

jc

 

Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for the event and get a giveaway and raffle entry from MiniMania After tomorrow, RSVPs are still welcome, just can't get in on the bonuses :???: Right now 24 MINI/Minis are signed up and it ought to be a blast!

-Laclede

 

We're less than a week away from this great event! The initial weather forecast looks good, and the prediction is this will be the best weekend for the fall colors! We have some great giveaways from MiniMania and Mother's and some really great prizes from MiniMania, as well as some great bonuses for all that RSVP. So if you haven't sent your RSVP yet, send it to stlminievents@sbcglobal.net and include your Driver's Name, Navigator's Name, MINI type, MINI color, and your favorite flag (UJ, Stars and Stripes, any other country, or state flag, etc.).

Thanks,
Laclede
Event Organizer

 

HI guys, anything new, or any last minute changes. Are any of the motorin advisors from MINI of St Louis participating?

jc

 

&gt;&gt;HI guys, anything new, or any last minute changes. Are any of the motorin advisors from MINI of St Louis participating?
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&gt;&gt;jc

Nothing new to report, the caravan from STL will be arriving in Cuba at the Wal-Mart between 10:30 and 10:45. If any of the MA from MINI of St. Louis are participating, they haven't let me know.

 

See everyone in the morning, I can't wait.

Doug

 

I can sum up today's even in four words:

WHAT A FRICKIN' BLAST!!!!!!

Dan