but this kind will! Conclave 2006:

http://www.dragontales.smugmug.com/g...97212475_XgJpb

See you there.

JPS

 

I don't know, I got kind of excited that I could actually do that picture.

 

hmmm ... wonder if anyone would need/like/request de-caf coffee. I can bring one of each I suppose if anyone prefers.

 

decaf, you have got to be joking, right!

Actually not a bad idea, but label the pots, I might gag if I drink decaf.

 

I'm not quite clear on the concept of de-caf coffee.
Kind of like Michelob Ultra beer - costs the same as real beer but you get nothing out of it.

 

I almost peed my pants when I saw Chuck's Conclave location diagram that he Google Maps Satellite-enhanced, embedded the 2008 Conclave logo and more! You get it all! I called within the first 7 minutes to get the Ginsu Knives too...
--Rick

 

What a guy does with his google in the privacy of his own computer should be shared - so I did!
Now as for Ginsu Knives - they're sharp enough to slice your google clean off. So use with care.

 

OK see everyone in the morning.
I've got a box of Starbucks regular and one of decaf as well as some donuts from Lamars.
I'll be there by 7:30 AM so see you there.

 

change of plans guys, I won't be at the drive tomorrow. It's been a long darn week and I've got other things I need to be doing. We'll still be there Sunday, but not tomorrow, so enjoy the ride and be sure to tell us all about it.

Motor on!

 

So how was the Conclave drive? Lots of MINI/minis?

Any pictures from you Saturday folks.

See you in the AM a little after 8 or a little before.

 

Click here for my Ride the Rockies photos from the 25th Colorado English Motoring Conclave. The English car show is today.

Rick

 

What a great weekend of MINI fun. If you missed it, you should be sorry!
The ride on Saturday was just great - sunny, hilly and twisty.
The show today was very English (even the weather) and had many many awesome cars (even some non-MINIs).
We had 20 MINIs and totally ruled the northern end of the park.
Jonathan brought the breakfast burritos and I handed out free grill badges to all that attended.
We meet some new members, renewed some and signed up some.
Congratulations to Teena & Rich for winning first place in the division and thanks to the three Wyoming MINIs for making the trek south.
Thanks for everyone that rode the Ride and showed the show. It was a really great weekend.
My photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maybeef...7607277467283/
-Chuck

 

And it was a beautiful day to show off our MINIs and all the British cars. I thought it was a nice turnout considering how the day was starting.

Light rain/mist, puddles everywhere after we all cleaned our MINIs the evening or day before. Oh my, I wanted to light a fire and drink coffee.

Nice seeing everyone and getting to know a few new folks. I saw a lot of old friends from RMVR and the other clubs as I walked end to end of a great bunch of superb fine British Marques. I really enjoyed talking with a few of the Lotus folks.

Did you know that the Lotus wheels are 4x100 and would fit with care on our MINIs. 17x7.5, offset is a little aggressive but do-able.

Link to my pictures, not as many but many MINIs.

Don

 

Great photos Don. That little kid in the car is totally funny.
Thanks for your camera work.

 

Ride the Rockies photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marblebo...heRockies91308#

Concalve
http://picasaweb.google.com/marbleboy86/Conclave91408#

 

Sorry I missed the drive on Sat. I appreciate people who asked me to be their co-pilots! I had a great time yesterday! Can you amagine how much fun I'll have when I finally get my own MINI!!?
Congrats to Rich/Teena, Chuck, Shannon, Darren.... everyone that won ribbons!!
Looking forward to getting home & being able to view pics that were posted!

 

Thanks for sharing the event via pictures! I had to stay home w/ family functions taking priority.

 

Holey schmoley you guys are organized! Great photos......not sure when I'll get mine posted. It won't be in the next couple of days, tho!

MINI THANKS HERE: Thanks for the great time at the Ride and the Conclave!! It was a really fun weekend!! Thanks for coffee and breakfast! Thanks especially for getting Carmela spiffed up for the Conclave..........she really was as dirty as I said. Thanks for posting a thread about the cookbook, really appreciate that! And thanks to Rick for the MITM group panoramic photo. I'll be taking it down tomorrow to get it framed. Already picked the spot on the wall where it will hang proudly!!!

I think the idea for a Yellowstone run is great!!! We need to make that happen!!

It was good to see several of you again, and good the meet new MINI ppl, too!!

 

Missed you Mike!!

 

It was good to clean up Carmela and enjoying your cookbook. When I tossed the orange towels into the washer, you should have heard my wife's comment about "what they H... did you do to those towels".

Yes, Mike we missed you, fun was had by all.

Great pictures Rich and Teena. I have to save some more links for winter visits.

Now it off to mow the back yard which could use a small farm tractor versus my JD mower.

 

http://s334.photobucket.com/albums/m...nclave%20Pics/
Congrats Teena & Rich on the best Red one!

Don, nice picture thanks.

 

I've added the English Motoring Car Show (Sunday 9/14) photos to my Ride The Rockies (9/13) SmugMug album, here.
--Rick