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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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M2C2 in Miami Blog

Ok here is our blog about the trip to Miami.
We left Columbia a little late..and no ,not because of me..first time for everything yes?
Off we went and everything was fine, we stopped down the road and filled up.. and zipped on off..Now its true we weren''t at the beach early in the day, but we were lucky enough to be together and thats what this club is about. Our wacky crazy disjointed family.
We did stop at cracker barrel for lunch then headed on down the road.. we rain into a little bit of rain but not enough to slow us down alot. Traffic really wasn't too bad, a few spots where it got congested but all in all not enough to make it unbearable.
We are bunked down for the night here at a holiday inn express in Cocoa Beach. The lady here at the front desk, suggested we go to a place called Grandpa's for dinner. It is a steak house here in Cocoa..
Now when you order , the meal comes with a salad bar.. and the waiter warns you not to waste the food from the salad bar, you eat what you take or they charge you 2.00. He also went off to say don't be slick and try to take whats left on your plate into the rest room because they will follow you and make sure you didn't flush the salad.. hm..
The restaraunt is built into an old railway car.. kinda cool atmosphere, but it was quite old I think , Doc and Cathy came out with stuffy noses.. We think it could be the mold in the air con .. who knows. they also have cats outside that have free reign, and there is a sign warning you not to take a cat home,they dont want to come home with you..
Now back to the hotel.. for some.
Sharon and I went off to walmart to get some goodies for a few people's / car.. would a trip with Sharon and I not ambushing someone's car be as fun
We think not!!!!!!

So now as far as we know, everyone is tucked in nice and safe.. and comfy.. and relaxing.. tomorrow an early day.. as we get up and have breakfast, and head out to Miami around 9 a.m. Not much happening tomorrow until 7 pm when they have a meet and greet at Bicentenial park..
blog more soon.. hugs
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Sounds like you guys hare having a great time, which I could have come too. Have a blast and drive carefully.

Take care,

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Wow, those are some really great pictures, thanks for posting them so soon!!! Makes me wish even more that I was there.


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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Wow, what's up, a photo op without Luke's car? Are you sure he went with you? Have fun and be safe.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Nice pics guys. Wish I was there.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Ok.. Here are some pictures as well. They start at the Columbia rest stop.









Next is the fuel stop









BACK ON THE ROAD WE GO!!










THIS IS THE RAIN CAROL WAS TALKING ABOUT....


WE SAW THIS ON I95







THIS IS THE DINNER TRAIN CAROL TALKED ABOUT







THATS IT FOR NOW. WE ARE HAVING A LOT OF FUN AND WISH FOR THE ONES THAT COULDNT MAKE IT COULD OF. MORE LATER!!!
 

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Pics already? Nice. I'll put mine up tomorrow... Maybe, I'm too tired right now.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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THIS IS THE HENDRICKS CAR... LOOKS GOOD HUH?













THATS IT FOR NOW... ENJOY
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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Excellent pics!!!

Looks like everyone is having a wonderful time!!!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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Thanks for sharing! BTW, wifey was gaga over the sky pics...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Great pictures from everyone...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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WOW fabulous pics, thanks for sharing! The Hendrick car looks cool!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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the best adventure. Ever.

See iPhone pictures post in realtime at

www.ondrovic.com/iphone.html
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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That is sweet photography, It sounds like a wild and crazy adventure you are all on. I can't wait to hear all the stories when we meet up in Charleston on monday.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Look at that parking lot fulla MINIs!!!
 
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Getting to run on the track was the absolute highlight of the trip!!!!!













 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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You can't believe the excitement of 400 MINIs on the track, horns blaring!!!





We all posed for a group photo right in front of the grandstand







There's Dana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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