SierraNevadaMinis will be going to Alameda Ca. to visit aboard the aircraft carrier Hornet... http://uss-hornet.org//... carrier Hornet name and this ship played a part of History. We will be joined by other club members for a tour. We will also have a chance to climb around on our own. Visit the Apollo 11 and 12 musuem, see WWII and newer aircraft. Have a ride if you wish in a flight simulator( not free). Purchase a hot lunch or bring your own (picnic aboard). Mark your calendar.. JULY 16th, Sunday. general admission $14 children under 14 ..$6...glenn

 

I hope you have a great turnout. This tour is not to be missed!!! It was one of our most successful field trips.

 

Glenn,

I second Peter's comments. This will be a memorable experience for everyone. It's a walk through history. Bring a camera and lots of film. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. The guides are super and know the ship inside out and are a "special" bunch. You will not be disappointed.

Hope it's open to other MINIs. Bring the kids, grandpa & grandma, aunts and uncles.... there is something for everyone.

Don't forget that a ride through the Alameda Tube on the way can be alot of fun with a pack of MINIs. Growl!

 

Film? What's that? I've never heard of such a thing. Next, you're gonna tell me that CDs used to be bigger, spin at 33 RPMs, be made out of vinyl and were called "albums."

 

OK< enough of that you guys...of course all Mini's are welcome. Will let you know later what time to expect us passing Sacramento. glenn

 

Would you like me to post this on our event calender?

 

Larry, that would be alright with us, thanks. We should be arriving around 11am. Hope to be able to park the Mini's on the Pier next to Hornet. Glenn

 

Glenn,

When we went to the USS Hornet, they let us park right along the ship on the dock. They love MINIs. I am sure you will get the good parking.

Have a great time. That is really an interesting place to visit. I am sure everyone will enjoy.

 

Could use a Head count on who might be going. The more we have the better chance of getting a discount on entry fee. Glenn

 

i will be coming and bringing my son and another 14 year old boy!!!!! This is a NO MISS event for male youths!!!! Oh, and I will bring my camera too.Looking forward to "The tunnel" with Glenn in the lead. I really hope we can get atleast five other minis to go. The more we get the less the entry fee is and the more looks we get on the hwy..............I will advertise it in 2 newspapers and do reminder calls that week. Motor On. Lisa

 

I will definately be there. My brother my possibly come also. Lisa can you let me know where and when we are meeting in Carson. Any other Reno MINI's going? If so we should hook up and drive down together.

 

The newsletter went out late and the person who mailed them for me did not use the right postage and possibly left one without any postage so......I thought we would meet at north albertson's at 7 am for carson city and then we will pick up reno minis at krispy kreme at 7:30 and then if truckee minis want to go we can swing into truckee and get them. we will be going via hwy 80 through sacramento following glenn as he has done this run before.he does need an accurate head count asap so thanks for responding. lisa

 

Lisa, if we pick up any Truckee Mini's could we have them meet at Donner Summit rest area.. will post time when we should be arriving ,,thanks.. glenn

 

Unfortunately, I am missing almost all the runs in July due to some pre planned trips made last year! It is also hard for me to schedule overnighters! bUT,M

I will catch up though as fall arrives...already planning a snowblower attachment!!!

 

For Sierra Nevada Mini Coopers it is only one run a month and no overnighters. The Fort bragg is part of REME celebration. I just mention it in our newsletter in case anyone wants to go into california for a run. Alameda should be a great day. I've heard good things about it from others who went last spring.We couldn't make it due to snow.The fun thing is is that the more minis we have on a run the more people notice us and I love the smiles we get............I just sent in an article on the charity run in August. it centered around the dogs but I am sending in a seperate article on SNMC.It's just that we haven't really grown and it would be TOOOOO embarrassing if I pumped up the charity run and all and then no one showed. The Nevada Appeal is doing the article on us.Dog Town Canine Rescue gets about 1000 hits a week on thier web site. I gave her a picture of Dent(my rescued dog)and I in front of my mini. I hope this generates advertisement for our club.We need more minis on the once a month runs. See everyone sunday pm in Reno. I'm calling a few that don't get on NAM.Lisa

 

You guys still looking at 11AM arrival at USS Hornet? Jessica & I will in SF Saturday night and may be able to meet you there.

 

pooper, more like noon.It's a longer ride down from carson/reno area.glenn

 

Just watched a morning news article on TV channel 2 about the Russian two-man space shuttel (Soyuz) that is being restored aboard the USS Hornet.

Thought you guys would like to know that the USS Hornet is "in the news".

Not suggesting that you purchase this print, but I found this link:
http://www.veramarnavalproducts.com/...craft_carriers

 

Looking forward to cooler weather in the Bay Area. We may have Mini's from Norcal and Redwoodempire joining us......Remember, EARLY departure from Carson City and Reno this Sunday..wear comfortable shoes and try and not wear White,...it may be a little dirty onboard..See You... Glenn

 

GOOD morning Nevada MIni's. Hope you are ready for a Historic day aboard the USS Hornet berthed at the former naval base at Alameda calif...In just one week the Hornet will be celebrating another anniversary of the Apollo 11 and 12 missions to the Moon...for those old enough that would be 1969. See this link to learn more www.uss-hornet.org..

 

The USS Hornet was fun and educational. The stairs weren't so bad as I have bad knees(that's why I have an automatic mini cooper)so I enjoyed the day. It was hot on the way home but the boys road with Melissa in her convertable. Now my 15 year old son wants a convertable, thanks Melissa.Hiway 50 was beautiful as usual.We had 1 Tahoe, 3 Carson and 1 Reno go.The president of REME met us there and then a few others from Calif. Then one parked on the peir with us but was just visiting the Hornet, Maybe he thought Minis get private parking.Heeee Heeee You could see SanFransisco from the Hornet's deck. Very nice. I would go there again. Take my new mini cooler next time the run is hot. Hope everyone got the newsletter and tickets. Return money and/or un-used tickets to me by Aug.17 please. The Nevada Appeal will be there to do an article on us and the charity run.More on that soon. Thanks Glenn for the Hornet run, what a blast! Lisa

 

Anybody going to post pictures of the USS Hornet event?

 

I took a disposable camera 27 pictures. Sorry. Good shots of minis from way up top deck though. Should have them back by August 19 run. Show you then. Lisa