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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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I've got school all day that day! Bummer! I can't wait til school is over (June 25th, I graduate!) and I can "re-join" y'all all the time!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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School on a Saturday should be illegal! There is something very un-American about school on the weekends unless you're in trouble. You're not in trouble are you? Are they cracking the whip?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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I agree, it should not be allowed. Me, in trouble?! Never!! I'm going to school to get my massage therapy "registration" , and we have to have a lot of hours at this school here in the Springs. So, to do it all in a year, we have to sacrifice 7 Saturdays! It's almost over! WAHOO!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Sounds like a great time but unfortunately I have a photo job out at High Plains Raceway that day. Some day the planets will align so I may attend another Mini event.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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We got a Spring Fling ride this weekend - just saying ...
Crack open the thread and take a peek.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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I know about the Spring Fling but unfortunately I have a wedding to do.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Bummer (well not for the couple getting married).
Sometimes I seem like a crack-pot when if comes to prioritizing MINI events.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pauhana

By "miniconcarne" request, several types and colors of special Sandy Crack Rallye shirts are now available directly from CafePress (our markup is only $1). Please visit: www.cafepress.com/mini5280 for examples and to order. Note that some shirts have the graphic (above) on the front, while others have it on the back with "Sandy Creek Rallye" on the front (pocket location). Again, your only cost is production and postage plus $1 to MINI5280, which helps pay various fees. We do not maintain an inventory of shirts.
--Rick

Got mine in the mail today!! Thanks again Rick.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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The crack graphic was Chuck's idea and Teena's design! I uploaded it into CafePress, where some of our other ride incarnations reside.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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I can't take credit for the idea. Crackmaster Jonathan suggested it. I have however exploited it fully.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Yes, there were three folks involved

but please don't call it a 3-some. I just ate lunch.

JPS
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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O.k. Chuck....The shirt outcome was team effort....A crack team of experts..
a team of crack experts...team of expert cracks ...anyway thanks all! I'll bring the shirt tomorrow.
Bryan
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Suggestion for the Salida Stop. Little pricey, but definitely cool, And there is a coffee stop for Chuck close by.

http://bungledjungle.com/

Shirt on the way...
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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Hey we go right through there! They even crack their own beans.
We are so stopping.
Thanks for the crack work Randy.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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very cool where are the places to stay over night for the NM group
we have a herd ready to play
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Alamosa would be your best bet. It is about 30 miles to the southwest. Sizable town with a few restaurants and hotels.
How many in the NM herd?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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It was nice to see

the NM folks last week in Vegas. I'll spend a bit of time and post some lodging choices for Alamosa. Hold to tonite...

Jonathan
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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I will be there
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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T-shirts

N.M. herd, 5280 has shirts for this event. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ine-store.html

kartman, cool sig pic!

Bryan.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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That Kartman! He must have a lot of pull in NM. On his sig, how did he manage to get pairs of identical MINIs and a 2 to 1 lane merging street (with mirror image mountains in the background)?

Dunes Tip: Be sure to pack plenty of water, your picnic lunch, sandals, etc. There are no services (other than restrooms) there. It's not real close to anything. See the Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park & Preserve website for more info.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Dunes Tip: Be sure to pack plenty of water, your picnic lunch, sandals, etc. There are no services (other than restrooms) there. It's not real close to anything. See the Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park & Preserve website for more info.
Change of clothes (underwear). Sandy Crack is fun, sandy crack is not.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Alamosa area information

www.Alamosa.org
 

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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More Alamosa information

www.AlamosaChamber.org
 

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Alamosa hotel and motel choices

Here are a few to choose from. Please POST your choices so others know:

www.daysinn.com 719-589-9037 Days Inn
www.bestwesterncolorado.com 719-589-2567 Best Western
www.comfortinn.com 719-589-9000 Comfort Inn
www.super8.com 719-589-6447 Super 8
www.innoftherio.com 719-589-0983 Inn of the Rio Grande
www.HyattHotels.com
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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For the record - there is no Hyatt in Alamosa. Perhaps a Ritz Carlton, but no Hyatt last time I was there.
I've stayed in the Super8 (not that super) and in the Best Western which was fine.
 
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