I promise you will enjoy this run, really twistie roads. I will be running the route again tomorrow just to make sure the roads are in good repair.
Lots of items in the raffle, we just added a Mini Cooper Slot Car Track, Stuffed Bull Dogs, Mini Umbrella, Hats, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, a
Restaurant gift certificate, and more.
Raffle Tickets will be $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00, with all proceeds going to BACKSTOPPERS, an organization that supports the families of Police, Fire Fighters, and EMTs killed in the line of duty.
Everyone will get a Winery Run Window Sticker.
We will play the bullseye game again. Everyone will get a small bullseye to stick on there car, there will be an award for the closest bug to the bullseye and the most colorful splatter!
Rain or shine we will be cruising the Missouri Countryside out to the winery, where we will be undercover.
DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!
(I will try to post a complete list of Raffle prizes next week.
Cheers,

 

Doug, I'm not working today, could have done the route with you. To late now, have to install a new exhaust. No not in one of the MINIs, one in the bathroom

Mark

 

Wow, looks like a big eclectic crowd this year! And lots of prizes!

Unfortunately, I will be out of town and can't make it.

Have fun everyone, and drive safely!

 

Doug

Angie and I will be there!
She can decide which group to drive with!

See you next weekend!
Joan

 

I'm there and I'm bringing one or two friends

 

PS Doug took me out on a special advanced run of the route and all I can say is swweeeeeet!!

Might want to put the 5 pt harness in before!

 

Sounds interesting, only 3 more days to find out.

Dan

 

BALDUCCI WINERY RUN RAFFLE LIST

According to Jody's e-mail:

The following items will be raffled at the 7th annual St. Louis Mini Club run.

Raffle tickets will be $5.00 each or, 6 for $20.00 with all proceeds going to BACKSTOPPERS. (You can bring your checkbook; make your checks out to Backstoppers) The following are in no particular order:

1. MINI GPS by Garman
2. MINI Map Light
3. 2 Decorative Key Hooks
4. MINI Umbrella
5. 2 - Sweatshirts
6. 2 - Grill Badge Holders
7. 2 - Car Dusters
8. 4 - $50.00 gift certificates for Sugos Restaurant
9. Dinan strut tower brace for R53
10. 2 - Stuffed MINI bulldogs
11. Mini inside mirror cover
12. 2 - dual badge holders
13. 2 - $25 gift certificates from Mini Mania
14. 12 - Assorted Mini T-shirts
15. 7 - Different Mini Baseball Hats
16. Mini Travel Thermos & Mug Set
17. Mini 50th Anniversary Whalen shift ****
18. Minis in the Mountains Lunch Bag
19. Mini Cuckoo Clock
20. 3 - Mini Coffee Mugs, coloring set.
21. Prima Hydro Dry & Polymer Wax Set
22. Zippee Litter Bags
23. Mini Dinner Set……..2 place settings
24. Mini slot car set
25. Many other items, everyone should win something.

Woah, lots of neat stuff!

Save some for the Fall Rallye, please!

 

We forgot to post the very nice MINI Picnic Blanket. And there will be more.
See you on Saturday.........the weather should be fantastic. Hope it isn't too cool for the bug bullseye game.
Can't wait to MOTOR!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINI

 

 

It's never too cool for bugs on a "clean" MINI

MsBrit

 

Phyllis & I will be there. I like the start point (about 2 miles from our house!)
Anyway, we LOVE the runs (...not that kind, the MINI Cooper kind)!!!! I need to wind it up, and unwind! Can't wait!

Bill & Phyllis T.
Smoke, 04 MCS, dk silver/black, stripes, etc.etc.

 

I wish I could make it. Is this a once a year type of deal or do you guys have other drives planned? New mini owner here.

 

Balducci is once a year but the Club has many other events throughout the year. If you join the Club, you will get emails about the events. Just go to stlmini.com & sign up!
We have a Fall Run planned for Oct 17th.

Lois

 

Ill be there with my boyfriend Jimmy! We are really excited!

 

One of the MINIs from Iowa is in the Saint Louis land!! we are staying at the wyndham in weldon springs.

 

Yay for the Iowa bunch

 

I can't wait!!! Only one week from tomorrow!!!!

 

Check your calendar again, it is TODAY.

 

Great turnout, great twisties, great fundraiser, Great Job!

 

to Doug and all his helpers for organizing.

That was lots of fun, especially that I won some prizes.

 

Sincere thanks to Doug and the supporting St. Louis MINI clan for inviting us and putting on a great show for a great cause! You all made the 350 mile trip well worthwhile. Looking forward to joining you all again soon.

Here's a few pics that you can add to the mix:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmm57/s...7622056272555/

Thanks again!

 

Fun day. Great turn out, a world record

Doug, Donna, all those who helped out, and sponsored the loot, thanks

Mark

 

We hope everyone had a good time at the Balducci Winery Run, the final count on cars was 64, and the final count on money raised for BACKSTOPPERS was $1600.00. Wow, what an outstanding show of support for this worthwhile organization. (this amount will be matched by an anonymous donor)

We want to thank everyone who came from all over the Midwest: Chicago, Omaha, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Eastern Iowa, and the Saint Louis Area. What a great turn out, we hope to see you all next year, if not sooner.

We would also like to thank the following contributors who donated items to be raffled off: American Mini Mates, Detailers Paradise, Mini Fini, Mini Mania, Mini of Saint Louis, Out Motoring, Sugo’s Spaghettera Restaurant, Rex Baumgartner, Mike Gleason, Becky & Dan Huebner, Lois & Mark McSwain, Linda & Steve Wiedman, and last but not least, Mother Nature. These nice people made it happen, keep these vendors in mind when you want to do something nice for your car, and thank the individuals the next time you see them.

All in all, it was a fantastic day, thanks to everyone who participated.

Cheers,

 

Everett and I want to say a big thank you to the St. Louis Mini Club for a wonderful ride. You guys have great roads. Hope we can make it to your fall run.