Come join the Florida Mini Enthusiasts for the 8th Annual Spring Thing in beautiful
Clearwater/St. Pete.

March 7th, 8th, 9th 2003

The Spring Thing is open to the classic Mini and well as the new MINI.
It is 3 days of Mini/MINI fun in a very relaxed format.
Registration is $20 if postmarked by Feb. 1 and $30 if postmarked after Feb. 1
The host hotel is the : The Hampton Inn, 3655 Hospitality Lane at Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762 Ph. 727-577-9200
Rate: $69/night, 2 night minimum. Make reservations by Jan. 10th 2002 to get this special rate. Mention either the Florida Mini Enthusiasts or the Spring Thing. After Jan 10th the room rate is $89/night Free continental breakfast, this is a very complete breakfast assortment, you should not go away hungry.

Friday night we have racing and go-karting nearby the hotel.
Saturday the Swap Meet will be at the hotel,
New this year for Saturday, if we have 20 Minis interested we can autocross, hosted by the Miata club. There will be a small fee involved to autocross. Starting about 2pm
Sunday the show located at Spa Beach Park at the foot of the St. Pete Pier

Directions to and from all events will be available in the registration packet.Note: The $20 registration is for the show on Sunday, any charges for racing or go-karting is payable at the event. There is no charge to sell parts at the Swap Meet.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
JOHN WREN 813-662-0141 evenings JPWINFLA@aol.com
DION JARDINE 352-629-2247 (9am-5pm) TRINIMINI@earthlink.net
JOYCE PRIEST 407-628-6464 evenings mpriest@intersrv.com
Thought I get this up...a huge meet.

 

Pretty nifty with the creative name/acronym!

 

The Flame site can be viewed at mini.org/FLAME.
New minis definitely welcome. This is a biggie...
The Miata group puts on great autoXs as well.

 

I'll be there, from Dunedin, FL, right down the road.

 

This is going to be a big event for both new and old Minis.
Plan your vacations now.....the water will be just fine...

 

VERY clever name!

 

I will be there. Can't wait to see the classic mini coopers. Dion said there would probably be at least 30.

 

30?? Last year there were 100 classic Minis including Coopers, S's, Vans, pickups, countryman, estates, mokes, Riley Elf,Woolsely Hornet, the odd Bond Bug, and many other hybrid Suzuki or VTEC powered Minis. Add probably 50 new MINIs to the mix it ought to be a helluva party! See You There!

 

Anyone interested in attending ST8 should get their room reservation in by 2/5/03 to guarantee availability & rates. It's only $69 per night (2 night min) but includes a really nice continental breakfast setup. You won't need to go anywhere else for breakfast. Be sure to mention you're with the Mini group as they're holding a block of rooms for us. Otherwise you may get told they're booked that weekend.

 

>>Anyone interested in attending ST8 should get their room reservation in by 2/5/03 to guarantee availability & rates. It's only $69 per night (2 night min) but includes a really nice continental breakfast setup. You won't need to go anywhere else for breakfast. Be sure to mention you're with the Mini group as they're holding a block of rooms for us. Otherwise you may get told they're booked that weekend.
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Im going for sure....One question....Is it to late for the $69.00 room? The other post said before 1/10...either way I'm in.

 

sounds kike a good reason to do some motoring. Can you reg. at the show? I live here in Fla so I guess I should be there and by then I should have the pulley, intake, exhaust, wires, sway bar, and tires for those who want to see and feel the parts.

 

It is Feb 5 for the reservation for the rate and guaranteed room. Then the block of rooms is eleased & you take your chances.

You may register at the event. There will only be 150 "goody bags" made up, so if you're 151 or later you won't get one with registration. Since the registration is only $20, go ahead & send it in. The bag contents are worth that.

 

Within the next 2 weeks I will post the best restaurants in
St. Petersburg with price ranges and other info. I live here so
anyone with questions about St. Pete can email me.
FLMINI.COM
s-cargoes@flmini.com

 

Just wondering if I am the only one having problems opening the mini.org web site.
Also, we are planning on having a meeting to discuss organizing a Florida MINI Owners Group/Club/Organization/Association..whatever it will be called.
Please let me know if you will be joining us:
HollyRN76
Limey
Lugnutz
2Minis
Orbhot
MiniMad
Nobull60
kite-surfer
wynnonna
myself
RonR

 

Count us in!
Ron
'03 MCS PS/B MOTOR ON !!!!!

 

FLAME Website!
Just so you know.. http://www.mini.org/flame is no longer Please visit http://www.flamemini.com/

Glad to see they have their own website now. Thumbs up!

 

Eating in St. Pete.....
Best upscale restaurant but casual dress....Red Mesa 4th Street
Best burgers....Harveys 4th St Grill (....right 4th st).
Best Breakfast..The Dome Grill Central Ave..but the coffee sucks.
Best Pizza......Joey Brooklyns... 1st Ave N and 2nd St.
Best Asian....Pho Quyen Park Blvd and 54th St. Website for Pho Quyen with map
Places to avoid eating....anywhere on the Pier....lots of tourist
traps on the beaches but Frenchies...a few locations has good sandwiches,etc.
Best Sunday Brunch...Harveys 4th Street Grill or Red Mesa..if you
go to Harveys for brunch ask for Alysia but give her a great tip. She is a doll!!

 

>>Eating in St. Pete.....
>>Best upscale restaurant but casual dress....Red Mesa 4th Street
>>Best burgers....Harveys 4th St Grill (....right 4th st).
>>Best Breakfast..The Dome Grill Central Ave..but the coffee sucks.
>>Best Pizza......Joey Brooklyns... 1st Ave N and 2nd St.
>>Best Asian....Pho Quyen Park Blvd and 54th St. Website for Pho Quyen with map
>>Places to avoid eating....anywhere on the Pier....lots of tourist
>>traps on the beaches but Frenchies...a few locations has good sandwiches,etc.
>>Best Sunday Brunch...Harveys 4th Street Grill or Red Mesa..if you
>>go to Harveys for brunch ask for Alysia but give her a great tip. She is a doll!!

there is no good pizza outside of NY

 

>>there is no good pizza outside of NY

 

I'm in. MB

 

I am currently trying to find a "New York" style pizzaria here in Birmingham with no luck yet.

One place calling themselves "New York Style" specialized in deep dish pizzas! I walked out without even trying it out of principle!

 

no good pizza outside of NY..................

i guess you can tell i'm from chicago!
sorry for chiming in on your thread!

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