This was a great cruise. We left on time and returned on time even though we had a wrinkle or two thrown in. We drove through three of Alabama's covered bridges and took advantage of picture opportunities. We also went to the Shrine of the Holy Sacriment, which was very interesting and pretty. We also stopped at a rock-climbing park(Palisades Park) just outside of Oneonta for the view of the valley below, very impressive. We had Rodney and Melissa Golden from Nashville join us in their MINI. For those who could not make the cruise, shame on you if you miss the next one.

A great BIG thanks goes to Greg Lee and Chip Swartz for all the detailed planning. Thanks also to Steve and Darlene Jolly for providing trivia gifts (courtesy of Nashville MINI). Given away were items such as MINI mugs, MINI CD disk-holders, pens, paper-punchout MINIs and a MINI centerfold (no it was not small, it was a centerfold of a MINI). We had enough two-ways radios to go around and even if you did not talk on the radio, it was fun to listen to the spirited banter between the cars. Thanks again to Greg and Chip for the planning, Steve and Darlene for the gifts, and all 12 MINI drivers and riders for participating.

By the way, Judy Clements won the poker run with a straight. I did not win anything, but "I" was the driver so I enjoyed the day driving my MINI. Motor Merrily through the holidays. May God bless you this Christmas. Harold and Judy Clements

 

We had SOOOO much fun! Thanks to everyone who planned and participated. I was giddy all day. The drive was great, the scenery beautiful, the shrine was a cool thing to see and the company was awesome! Thanks again everyone!! We enjoyed meeting all of you.
Julie and Jassen