Mini Takes the States
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08-14-2006, 11:49 AM
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I'm going solo. Anyone who needs my extra wristband can come find me at the beach. If you pass the test for coolth, it's yours.
Sad Arthur should be easy to spot since I transformed him into a tiara-wearing trailer queen. If there's any doubt, here's a photo of his butt.
And here's a picture of the geezer you're looking for . . .
Sad Arthur should be easy to spot since I transformed him into a tiara-wearing trailer queen. If there's any doubt, here's a photo of his butt.
And here's a picture of the geezer you're looking for . . .
#104
08-23-2006, 08:14 PM
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Some photos from the raod
I'm in Arizona in a motel on Route 66 
and I thought I'd post some pictures of MTTS
Our start in Aptos
The kick off beach party
The drive down highway one on a Monday!
There was a nice but uneventful evening in Santa Barbara.
We left SB and headed over the mountains. Here's a driving shot of this great road This was one of the best roads I've driven in a long time!
A stop on that nice road. There were a lot of flash flood areas that were perfectly dry that day
At the stop in Barstow we met up with Fireball Tim! My kids were filmed for CAR.TV
Mini drivers were allowed to ride one of the worlds fastest roller coasters at Buffalo Bill's for free. It was fun but gave all of us screaming headache!
At 8pm we made it to the House of Blues in LV. Unfortunately the kids were not allowed in
It was a good fun two days. More pictures of the rest of out trip (Route 66, Zion, Highway 50) as soon as we take them!
and I thought I'd post some pictures of MTTSOur start in Aptos
The kick off beach party
The drive down highway one on a Monday!
There was a nice but uneventful evening in Santa Barbara.
We left SB and headed over the mountains. Here's a driving shot of this great road
This was one of the best roads I've driven in a long time! A stop on that nice road. There were a lot of flash flood areas that were perfectly dry that day
At the stop in Barstow we met up with Fireball Tim! My kids were filmed for CAR.TV
Mini drivers were allowed to ride one of the worlds fastest roller coasters at Buffalo Bill's for free. It was fun but gave all of us screaming headache!
At 8pm we made it to the House of Blues in LV. Unfortunately the kids were not allowed in
It was a good fun two days. More pictures of the rest of out trip (Route 66, Zion, Highway 50) as soon as we take them!
#105
08-23-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by creeker
I'm in Arizona in a motel on Route 66
Quite a few MINIs here, including a GP headed to its new home in Dallas.
We're meeting quite a few people.
To me, the coolest were a couple who drove from New Jersey just to participate in MTTS, not picking up a GP. They are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary with this journey. They even renewed their vows just this morning in Vegas!
Now THAT is a truly humanist story.
I'm sure there are more stories to tell.
-Juan
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08-23-2006, 09:45 PM
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08-23-2006, 10:10 PM
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08-23-2006, 10:18 PM
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#111
08-24-2006, 09:05 AM
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Hey.. That's the Snow White Drive-In! I've been there many times.. My brother has a vacation house right down by the Apros beach. I need to get down there more often. It's been a couple months. There's been many times that the better half and I have driven down there just for Cole's Tri Tip sandwich. I may have to make that trip this weekend..
Originally Posted by creeker
I'm in Arizona in a motel on Route 66 and I thought I'd post some pictures of MTTS
Our start in Aptos
and I thought I'd post some pictures of MTTSOur start in Aptos
#112
08-24-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by typer139
Hey.. That's the Snow White Drive-In! I've been there many times.. My brother has a vacation house right down by the Apros beach. I need to get down there more often. It's been a couple months. There's been many times that the better half and I have driven down there just for Cole's Tri Tip sandwich. I may have to make that trip this weekend..
. It has new owners and the food just isn't the same .
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08-24-2006, 08:23 PM
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Yeah.. what happened to the old owners??.. They took over about a year ago, it seems. I really liked the authentic, downhome, rustic atmosphere of the old BBQ. They tried to make it into a nice restaurant.. and it didn't work. The tri tip sandwiches used to be smothered in BBQ sauce.. and you ordered seasoning with a few fries tossed in. They really need to go back to the good 'ole Coles..
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08-24-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by typer139
Yeah.. what happened to the old owners??.. They took over about a year ago, it seems. I really liked the authentic, downhome, rustic atmosphere of the old BBQ. They tried to make it into a nice restaurant.. and it didn't work. The tri tip sandwiches used to be smothered in BBQ sauce.. and you ordered seasoning with a few fries tossed in. They really need to go back to the good 'ole Coles..
Forget Coles...nobody goes there anymore. Place is always empty. Try Pizza 1 when you come down. right at the entrance of Seacliff Beach. Tiny place next to Manuel's. It's awesome!
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08-24-2006, 09:30 PM
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08-25-2006, 11:34 AM
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08-26-2006, 10:45 AM
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08-27-2006, 09:43 PM
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That drive wasn't too bad once I had cruise control on I was quite disappointed to see nothing interesting going on in santa barbara, I wandered cluelessly in the hotel lobby for 2 minutes, got a stamp (still of monterey, sigh) and drove away. It's more fun to just wave at every Mini passing by either direction on the way, the minifini trailer was one of very late arrivals. I spot two Minis running back on 101 with MTTS stickers on, glad I wasn't the only unlucky soul.
I was quite disappointed to see nothing interesting going on in santa barbara, I wandered cluelessly in the hotel lobby for 2 minutes, got a stamp (still of monterey, sigh) and drove away. It's more fun to just wave at every Mini passing by either direction on the way, the minifini trailer was one of very late arrivals. I spot two Minis running back on 101 with MTTS stickers on, glad I wasn't the only unlucky soul.
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08-27-2006, 10:27 PM
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08-27-2006, 10:58 PM
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I'm patiently waiting for the photos...
Btw, Carol of Lompoc has a cool tea pot Mini, http://carolsspecialteas.com/about.html.
I believe it's a purple too, too bad I forgot to take a side by side photo of two purples.
Btw, Carol of Lompoc has a cool tea pot Mini, http://carolsspecialteas.com/about.html.
I believe it's a purple too, too bad I forgot to take a side by side photo of two purples.
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08-28-2006, 11:23 AM
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just came cross this shot of our caravan on flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...l-86214149@N00
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...l-86214149@N00
#125
08-28-2006, 11:35 AM
Originally Posted by hong
That drive wasn't too bad once I had cruise control on I was quite disappointed to see nothing interesting going on in santa barbara, I wandered cluelessly in the hotel lobby for 2 minutes, got a stamp (still of monterey, sigh) and drove away. It's more fun to just wave at every Mini passing by either direction on the way, the minifini trailer was one of very late arrivals. I spot two Minis running back on 101 with MTTS stickers on, glad I wasn't the only unlucky soul.
I was quite disappointed to see nothing interesting going on in santa barbara, I wandered cluelessly in the hotel lobby for 2 minutes, got a stamp (still of monterey, sigh) and drove away. It's more fun to just wave at every Mini passing by either direction on the way, the minifini trailer was one of very late arrivals. I spot two Minis running back on 101 with MTTS stickers on, glad I wasn't the only unlucky soul. 
It was fun to see MINIs strewn throughout the city, though.
Did have several MINIs on 154 flash lights on their way down.
It is ridiculous to drive to Santa Barbara and back in day? Yes.
Am I glad I did it? You betcha.
Just wish I could have joined in to Vegas!:impatient