Washing the MINI

 

Swimming!

 

BBQ

JPS

 

Top-down motoring

 

Vacation at Copper!

 

Hmmm... getting warmer!! How about Golfing at copper and attending the MITM?

 

You mean washing MY mini I presume Chuck.

Thinking about this prize has got me cooking up a ride. I've got most of my thoughts in place and we're taking a test run this weekend to iron out the last few details. Be expecting information on my ride in the next week. Unless I should just hold my information in reserve as a surprise for the meeting... hrm, decisions, decisions.

What I can tell you so far is that it does not involve us getting up at 3am or such for driving. And yes, it will be in the mountains, though not via any routes I've driven with the mini club to date.

p.s. does anyone know where I can rent waltzing llamas?

 

If you've been looking for clues to your llama's frightening behavior, you've probably found many references to the so-called Berserk Syndrome or Berserk Male Syndrome (BMS) and it's supposed irreversability. "Berserk" simply means "crazy," and it also implies absolution of blame for handlers and owners. But, barring acquired brain damage, llamas never "go berserk." Their frightening behavior is completely natural, understandable, avoidable, and alterable ... if you take the time to learn about it.

Tragically, the "berserk" label is quickly placed on any llama that does something puzzling or makes someone nervous, and many, many perfectly normal llamas with easily-addressable problems are misdiagnosed and suffer at the hands of terrified, uninformed owners ... AND veterinarians. Remember that veterinarians are medical specialists, not behavioral experts or trainers. They can only act with the information they're given, and they get most of their non-medical "information" from other llama owners, who frequently mean well, but don't have the qualifications necessary to evaluate the validity of what they are repeating.

JPS (ibid)

 

Drunken watermelon.

BTW, since watermelon are already 98% water, are you aware that the watermelon missed being clouds by only 2%???

JPS

 

What a coincidence, we humans missed being chimps by only 2% as well.

Japic, I'm seriously intrigued. I suggest springing it on us at the June 10th meeting at Schomp.

Llamas; it was always my understanding that llamas are simply very empathic and only reflect the emotion of their owners ergo if owner is berserk so too llama.

 

OK, next week is the final dance-off so get your entries in. We will hear all the proposed rides on June 10 7:00 PM at Ralph Schomp during our club meeting. The rides will be weighed & measured and the lucky winner will be selected by a panel of expert judges. Speaking as a judge I can say I am always swayed by color and funny shapes, oh and I like circus music too.
We will have a computer, a screen and a projector. We can also accommodate guest presenters such as Leonard Nimoy and props as large as a tanker truck or a single railroad freight car.

 

I'd love to figure out a ride, but I get lost even with my GPS. Who knows where we'd end up if I had to plan a ride (or even worse, lead one!!)

LOL

 

A computer that can play .pps files? If so I will have to bring my mighty powerpoint skills to bear.

Sounds like my competition is dropping like flies too, this may be too easy. Come on guys, surely you can come up with something in the next week in a bid to win yourself a free of charge interior and exterior MINI detailing from Mr. President.

 

I can run PP. I like the swirly transitions and springing sounds (hint, hint).

 

I'm thinking something a little more Flashy. We'll see what we come up with. Prepare to be wowed by the awesomenicity (yes, I know it's not a real word) that is computer presentation. I think I may have a new plan that would eclipse Powerpoint in awesomeness. Here's hoping that your computer can handle the flash animation too.

p.s. Man, I hope we've got enough time to make what I want. It'll be a good show.

 

Oh yeah! I've got my presentation lined up and ready to go. It's not perfect, but it'll do for what we need it to do.

Everyone better bring their A Game, because I'm bringing the heat.

See you tomorrow.

 

Now that is a challenge. Are you using Vicki's bulldog in your presentation ... um, never mind, let's not go there.

 

Japic (aka Jacob):

Yeh..., well...,

You might just rule in JUNE as "Ride King", my scurvy smitten friend...

but mark my words,

the 12-July "Castle to Castle 2 Mini Castle" ride is gonna kick some PYR8SHP hiney.... without a Power Point Presentation!

intercoolest [aka: Man in Black (Mini)]
12-July's leading "Trail Boss"

 

Here's Bailey -- this is what she looks like if she has to get up before 10am



She is not an early morning perso... er.. dog.

 

That's ok Mike, you can have it. It's easy to be trail boss when there's on one else about to tell you no . I'm just playing by the rules that Chuck set for us, he said what he wants and I'm going to deliver. Especially when we're talking about the prize of prizes; slave labor. If El Presidente is swabbing the decks on PYR8SHP, then that means I don't need to. Hooray!

I hope you'll come drive the drive even if you're not competing for the prize.

 

Japic (aka Jacob):

I'm just playing by the rules that Chuck set for us, he said what he wants and I'm going to deliver. Especially when we're talking about the prize of prizes; slave labor.

Truely, you are a Man on a Mission! My 20 gallon wide brim hat is off to you.

While El Presidente is swabbing the decks on PYR8SHP perhaps the rest of us Mini(5280) people should set up some mini chairs, drink some cold pints of micro beer & cheer him on!

(I can see it now, "Hey Chuck, you missed a spot!")

Mike

 

Um, no. Detailing is not a spectator sport. If anyone shows up to watch me work I'm breaking out the speedo!

 

Wow Chuck!! You might make some extra money if you do that.

 

I'm bringing my camera now for sure!!!! That will be a kodak moment and I'm sure it will be passed around the internet for years!

lol

 

We have a winner!
Jacob (aka Flash) submitted the winning presentation for his "M is for MINI" ride on the longest day of the year. The M-Ride will start at the base of Lookout Mountain go up and around, picnic at the base of Goldengate Canyon and then go back for more up and aroundness. I will post an even better description later (since I can't download his video of the ride from what my company's IT department has determined is a **** site ).
As an added bonus and without charge, we have decided to also do the ride submitted by Jonathan. This bonus ride will be (like all bonuses) small and features a stunning sunset viewing opportunity.
So look for the details on our club calendar and please plan on attending one or more of our Summer Solstice rides on June 21st!
Thanks to all who participated.


Please note that all presentations are now the property of MINI5280 and no royalties will be paid. Look for each of the presentations on our club website soon.
Chuck.