I am planning a get together for this weekend and am currently negotiating with some contacts to find a meeting place. I figure we can gather for lunch in Daytona and go for a cruise through the loop (Highbridge Rd.) afterward. At the end of the drive (ending in Ormond Beach), I figure we could go for a cruise down the beach then over to a waterhose and rinse off our babies! I am currently working on a rinse spot also! =)

Who's interested?

 

February 22 at the Picnic Basket in Holly Hill. It is at my father's office Building, 1501 Ridgewood Ave (US1). They normally aren't open, and the rest of the building isn't really occupied on the weekends so we will have the place to ourselves. It is in a good location for us to go on our cruise and stick together. If you haven't heard of the loop, it is a beautiful drive around the Tomoka River Basin area (Tomoka State Park, Volusia/Flagler County line) then a drive through Ormond Beach and the North Peninsula area on A1A. From there we would get on the beach at the Granada Blvd. (SR 40) ramp and cruise down the beach into Daytona. It might get a little busy once we start heading south, but I've done this before in High School with a bunch of lowriders.

I have yet to call the Picnic Basket, but I know they would be interested in catering to us. I'd say lets meet at the Picnic Basket at 1130. If for some reason this location falls through, I will make arrangements with another establishment in the area.

Happy Motoring!!

 

Boy I hope I have the weekend off...

 

I'll try to make the journey up from Miami....

 

isn't that the beginning of Daytona's Bike Week?

 

Bike Week starts on the 28th

The Loop

 

just trying to help you guys stay out of traffic

 

Just wanted to post this in the thread about the meet:

Here's the details for the trip.

The Picnic Basket
1501 Ridgewood Ave.
Holly Hill, FL 32117

Time: 1130am
Date: February 22, 2003

Directions:
From the North if you would like to take the SLOW SCENIC route (the way I will be driving):
Go down A1A to Highbridge Rd. Take a Left on Walter Broadman Ln. Take a Left on Old Dixie Hwy (which turns into Beach St). Drive thru Ormond & into Holly Hill. Take a Right at 15th St. The building the restaurant is in is on the corner of 15th and Ridgewood Ave. Parking in rear, before Ridgewood.

Coming from the North down US1:
The complex that the restaurant is in is on the left hand side (across from Suntrust) in Holly Hill. The traffic light before the restaurant is Flomich Ave (see the Eckerds on the corner).

From the Interstate:
Take I-95 to LPGA Blvd. and go East (left)
At Ridgewood Avenue (US1) turn left
The complex that the restaurant is in is on the right hand side (across from Suntrust). The (only) traffic light before the restaurant is Walker St.

Parking is behind the building accessible using 15th St.

 

I'm interested. I hope a few more folks speak up. Sounds like a small gathering so far. Tally ho, MB

 

I need to know how many people to expect for this trip. The restaurant is going to be open for us on a day they normally wouldn't. If the turnout is going to be big, it would help them a lot if I knew what you guys want to eat. I have a menu, and if by Monday we have a large potential turnout, I'll post it.

So, who is going next Saturday?

xxTHIR13ENxx
minimotorin
bobbiemartin
terrapin
Pebble (maybe)
HollyRN76 (maybe)
aperez49 (maybe)
MikeBrinson

 

Greetings,
We wish we could make this gathering! However, previous commitments are in the way. Hopefully someone will bring a digital camera and record the event, then post some of the highlights on this forum.
Have a great time! We will be in Lake Worth this weekend for the British Car Show at Bryant Park on Sunday. We are also looking forward to the FLAME event in St. Pete on 3-8/9.
MOTOR ON !!!!
Kind Regards,
Ron & Cheryl

 

I'm trying to pass the word. I hope more people will get interested. Sounds like it could be a lot of fun.MB

 

I just sent an email out to all the people in FL with MINIs that I could think of!! Come on, guys!! Let's have some fun!!

 

Way to go B-Day girl

 

hehe...thanks...I do try!!

 

I appreciate the enthusiasm from Holly and Mike! Maybe at this get together some of the avid enthusiasts can actually have a chat about SSM (or SSMC for that matter ) Email me if anyone has a question. I'll be posting more news later on today!

-Abe
Electrc109@lycos.com

 

I'd love to make it, but your meeting/cruise conflicts with the 4th annual Festival of Exotic Cars in Mount Dora (near Orlando), which is where I'll be going. No I won't be entering the MINI, just oogling at all the crazy expensive cars there.
Click here for info on the festival.
Maybe you all should drive out to the show from D.B.


Vince
vinceandjessica.com

 

If I haven't emailed you about this event, please email me so that I can send some info to you.
Electrc109@lycos.com

 

Since FL has its own forum now (yippee!) could one of the MODERATORS move this to that forum please??

 

Yucca <--- the bomb!!!

Thank you so much for moving this to our new home...

 

Well it appears that I will not be able to make it. I fractured my shifting ankle last night playing some basketball (I still got the rebound!) and will be wearing a cast for a week or two.

 

awwwww...that sucks Hope the ankle's better soon!!

 

thats too bad man! I guess I'll have to catch yah next time!

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Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like nobody's watching.

 

Bad news guys, I just got told I have to work Saturday so I will miss the meet.
You guys have fun.

 

If anyone is heading over to Daytona from Central/West FL that we don't know about, we're meeting at the Lake Mary Rest area on I-4 at 10am tomorrow morning, so if you want to meet up with us, you are more than welcome to!