The redone turnout on AZ89 is ready for you!

And after this our new roundabout! *ooooh*

 

We're on our way! See you soon

 

I motored all the way out there, a bit early too. Got too hot, so I drove back a ways and set up here.



Regrouping at Kirkland Junction. Had a classic downpour, where it's dry over one hill, flooding over the next hill, and dry around the next corner.
I met Gary Anderson from MC2 magazine, thanks for going this way man!


The one time things worked well for me in the Let's-try-to-be-like-Dave-the-photographer today.:impatient Lucky no "other" cars were hogging the parking lot.
BTW: This is Watson Lake, Granite Dells in the back.


I hurried ahead to Mingus Mountain, took only 2 pictures before CARD FULL appeared, with everyone else following. I know they wondered why I didn't take a photo, lack of planning.

But I love to drive this part, so no worries!

Hope someone got some good photos. I'm so bummed. (got to motor anyway)

 

You done good.

This one with a little less contrast in the car adjustment would be totally money.

 

This is my first view of Gary Anderson, Editor-In-Chief of MC2 magazine. I think I surprised him in the midst of this great sweeper.


I caught up with them, and all but the convertible were able to pass this truck-on-a-truck before the longest hill in North America. Of course it got slower... and slower...


But after the first passing lane, we attempted to catch up. Notice the rain showers.


Another shot at Watson Lake. The black car sucks all the light! Perhaps someone else got a better photo.


And the other shot from Mingus. I think this is a neat corner for some reason.


It was fun motoring with you today. Thanks for making "my" roads part of MINI Takes The States!

 

Dang, I missed you again!
I'm in Flagstaff right now.
Went through those downpours this afternoon.

Maybe on the way back?

 

I'm not going anywhere.

Couldn't you keep up? Get better pictures than me?

 

I would not have taken the group to Watson Lake yesterday because of a monster gully-washer!

Here is a link to MC2 magazine, you can barely see Swifty parked at Kirkland Junction. http://www.mc2magazine.com/MTTS_Tour_Day_3.cfm

 

Hey Kurt,
It was great to meet you and thanks for all the pictures of the run! Looking through your flicker, I particularly liked the caption where you called us the "The Sin City I-don't-want-to-go-on-the-Interstate Club." You've got us pegged!

 

Kurt, thanks for meeting us and showing us the back way through Prescott.
Now I know how good the pictures my camera takes can be, I'm depressed.
That shot where you can see me in the car, I came round a bend and saw Kurt, so I slowed down to about 15mph to give him time to get a nice "action" shot. I think that may have to be used in my sig picture.
And my wheels actually aren't black. They're anthracite with a polished lip and LOTS of brake dust.
I'm glad that everyone seemed to enjoy the drive. The ongoing participants will have plenty of Interstate as the only option in Texas.

 

We should have dueled! The FujiFilm camera we are using blows for action shots, thanks for slowing down. Too bad everyone else was sooooo far behind you.

 

Yeah, well, I had nothing but open road in front of me, I'd driven the road 1 time before (in the opposite direction) and I was having tons of fun.
I think I was doing about 70 around that corner until I saw you and dropped to about 15 for the photo op.

 

Don't lie! Sounded like 50, and your tires weren't squealing (much).

 

Might have been 50. I wasn't paying much attention to the speedo. The wider tires don't seem to squeal at all though, so that's not a real indicator. And with the few extra ponies under the bonnet, it sometimes sounds slightly slower than I'm actually going.

 

Whatever... you should drop by again and show me!

 

Well, if you want to sit in the car and watch the speedo, you're welcome to ride with me.
The scenery around there is too nice, and the road too much fun for me to keep my eyes in the car.

 

Sure! I will bring a barf-bag.

 

I met up with Juan in Jerome today. A few too many tourists to really enjoy the drive. Thought he would like pictures of himself on the road.

Leaving Jerome.


Juan, would you mind going back down, turn around, and .... ZOOM!


While we were held up by an SUV who wouldn't let us pass...


On the new stretch of 89A we couldn't resist!

Thanks for going out of your way to meet me Juan!

 

Very nice.

 

This pic is now part of my signature image.
Thanks Kurt.

 

I'm so glad it was worth my frantic effort to get ahead enough, and running up the road while figuring out the best position.:impatient It was quite different than my rally days, where you go out on stage hours ahead of time.

It fits your sig great. I'm thrilled.

 

Hey 89AKurt,

I am sorry it took too long. Here is the link to the gallery you asked.

http://homepage.mac.com/yegor/mtts/