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until<p><strong>DCMM Annual Meeting</strong></p> <p>Saturday, September 29th 2012 at 1:30PM</p> <p> </p> <p>Hard Times Cafe - Fairfax</p> <p>4069 Chain Bridge Rd</p> <p>Fairfax VA 22030<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4069%20Chain%20Bridge%20Rd+Fairfax+VA+22030+US" rel="external nofollow"></a></p> <p></p> <p>Parking will be in the rear shared lot with Virginia Commerce Bank off Sager Ave or University Dr. See photos for preferred parking locations. Parking has been verified with HTC.</p> <p> </p> <p>We will be in the upper room, Pool Table and Game Room, Chain Bridge Rd entrance level. </p> <p> </p> <p>This is our most important meeting of the year and we need as many members to attend as possible. We will be voting on 5 open board positions! If you are interested in running for the board or would like more information, please <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=3" rel="external nofollow"><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">contact Edge</span></strong></a> or any other current board member (<a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=8" rel="external nofollow">GreenCactus</a>, <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=386" rel="external nofollow">HzBBlur</a>, <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=225" rel="external nofollow">cmcveay</a>, <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=374" rel="external nofollow">TGGRRR</a>, <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=5" rel="external nofollow">Mr EZ</a> or <a href="http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=917" rel="external nofollow">Wizzer</a>). You do not have to be present at the meeting to run for the board, but nominees who <em><strong>are</strong></em> present will each get the (optional) opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and why they are running.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em><span style="color:#FF0000;">This meeting is open to current, paid members ONLY.</span></em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">A Chili Buffet and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The buffet will offer three chili options that should make most everyone happy. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">You are welcome to order an alcoholic drink, but you will be billed for it separately.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">Here are the preferred ways to arrive and park for the meeting:</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qzm2tp-qJnM/UDrrgrJRIcI/AAAAAAAABb4/wWdocDqeFJ0/s800/Rear%2520Parking%2520Entrances%2520Sager%2520and%2520University.JPG" alt="Rear%2520Parking%2520Entrances%2520Sager%2520and%2520University.JPG" /></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">Approach from either Sager Ave or University Drive</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_iOJPcZ2z2c/UDrrg3ni9GI/AAAAAAAABb8/XfEGkxKrZUw/s800/Preferred%2520Parking.JPG" alt="Preferred%2520Parking.JPG" /></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">Preferred parking</span></p>
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DCMM Annual Meeting Saturday, September 29th 2012 at 1:30PM Hard Times Cafe - Fairfax 4069 Chain Bridge Rd Fairfax VA 22030 Parking will be in the rear shared lot with Virginia Commerce Bank off Sager Ave or University Dr. See photos for preferred parking locations. Parking has been verified with HTC. We will be in the upper room, Pool Table and Game Room, Chain Bridge Rd entrance level. This is our most important meeting of the year and we need as many members to attend as possible. We will be voting on 5 open board positions! If you are interested in running for the board or would like more information, please contact Edge or any other current board member (GreenCactus, HzBBlur, cmcveay, TGGRRR, Mr EZ or Wizzer). You do not have to be present at the meeting to run for the board, but nominees who are present will each get the (optional) opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and why they are running. This meeting is open to current, paid members ONLY. A Chili Buffet and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The buffet will offer three chili options that should make most everyone happy. You are welcome to order an alcoholic drink, but you will be billed for it separately. Here are the preferred ways to arrive and park for the meeting: Approach from either Sager Ave or University Drive Preferred parking
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Thank you both, Craig & Lona, for setting that up. It was a great way to spend a few hours on Sunday afternoon! :top:
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All dealerships are going to be more expensive than 3rd party shops. Apples and oranges, really. As for MINI of Sterling (MoS), they went through some rough patches but I think they are pretty solid now, for a dealership. Passport MINI of Alexandria (PMoA) is also very good. If you still want the work done by a dealership but are concerned about the MoS quote, take the car to PMoA to get a second opinion. If you aren't set on having a dealer do the repairs, there are a number of 3rd party shops around that will definitely be cheaper. I won't speak to those as almost all service I do is at a dealership, in spite of the prices.
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PM sent with unusual offer.
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Nice. I take the 1st on blowing by everyone.
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I'm very pleased to announce the addition of our newest DCMM vendor - MINI Dynamics LLC. MINI Dynamics LLC is a local business that is dedicated to MINI owners looking for quality high performance parts at great prices. The company is especially focused on serving MINI owners in the DC Metro area. They offer many high performance parts from NM Engineering, Alta Performance and Mann Air Filters, and can provide local delivery for any consolidated DCMM orders. They also offer free local pickup which can be scheduled in advance. MINI Dynamics is able to perform installations in their fully equipped two car garage in Centreville, VA on weekends and weekday evenings. In addition, they offer the unique option of local delivery or installation at your residence within 25 miles radius of their location (requires clean, level area and access to electricity). Check out their website at www.minidynamics.com to browse their selection of products, which is growing daily as they expand their online database. Currently their focus is on 2nd Gen MINIs, but some of the products they offer are also compatible with 1st Gen MINIs. As an official DCMM vendor, MINI Dynamics LLC is offering a special discount for DCMM members of 10%. Click here for details Scott Galloway of MINI Dynamics LLC will operate on our forums under the account name MINIDyn. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Welcome Scott and MINI Dynamics! :congrats:
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Another tip: Don't expect to actually be out of there at 4:30pm. In the autocross school we did in March, we only got to the "students work the course, instructors drive" section by then. It kinda sucks to have to work the course after a long instructional day, but I understand - all of the instructors have just given their day to the students, so they should be entitled to have a little fun at the end. I'm just saying - be flexible, and don't be a stickler about the time if it runs over a bit. You'll have more fun if you go in with a relaxed attitude.
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The best marketing campaign that MINI has ever done was the "MINI Confidential" campaign. Freaking amazing. It turned regular owners like us into "spy sleuths". Total blast. I'm sure it cost them a pretty penny, too.
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Chris: Yes, you're reading it wrong. Dale was making a compliment. What he was basically saying is that he wishes his photography was good enough to equal the work he has seen here. He'd be very happy if he was -able- (legitimately, for real) to claim any of these photos as his own work. Not that he would do so, because they aren't... but he wishes his photography met that standard. Make sense now? I agree with him... these are all phenomenal! My complete lack of artistic talent is disappointing sometimes. At least I can be proud of my technical work instead.
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Craig - please note that at no time was I trying to excuse his lack of communication. I agreed (and still do) that it is unprofessional. I was merely trying to give likely reasons why the work has not been completed. That's a separate issue from lack of communication. It's up to Mark and Ali what they want to do. I have offered to try to facilitate if they like, especially as I have work waiting on Todd too... but ultimately it's their call.
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Yeah, with MOTD, MINI United (in France!) and MTTS all back-to-back, I'm not surprised that Todd hasn't had much time to get the work done. I too made a request for some work from Todd while at MOTD (nothing major - replacement stickers from the original 2006 MTTS), and he hasn't had time to do mine either. That all being said, even if the schedule simply hasn't allowed time to get it all done (and likely won't until after MTTS is over), I agree that a sheer lack of communication is a serious problem. My suggestion - wait until late next week, after MTTS (he's on the road with the group now, I believe he's going all the way to California and then driving back home to Kansas)... then hit him up again. I'm also willing to reach out to him on behalf of all of us, if necessary. I have his cellphone number.
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That sucks. I definitely look forward to catching up, Jason!
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...and you're on Verizon. ...and you don't mind competing for the 2 or 3 working slots at any given time. (It's a microcell, hosted on their Internet connection... not a real cell tower)
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Yep! That's how I met and befriended you (Katie) at MOTD3 in 2005! (Katie had a 2 bedroom cabin and I took the extra room. I hadn't even met her in person yet!)
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I'm not sure why you said that? Perhaps you misread what was posted (six wheels for sale, not four) to think he meant 16" wheels? I'm slightly renaming the thread to reduce confusion.
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...unless you have a 1995 or older vehicle, which pre-dates OBD II. (my 1995 Mustang GT still needs the treadmill for emissions testing)
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No emissions testing for you, this is true. You still need to get your car past the annual safety inspection, though. :laugh:
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Good point, rural areas are exempt from emissions testing. In Virginia, vehicles must meet state emissions inspection requirements if they are garaged in one of these localities: Counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford Cities: Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park Source: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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Maryland still has it lucky. You only have to pass inspection ONCE, unless the car is sold/transferred. In Virginia, you have to pass it every single year, plus emissions every 2 years.
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Let the drinks start flowing! I'm bringing Dave too, so be sure to account for that on the RSVP (I updated mine on the dinner event).
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until<p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>5th Annual DCMM Picnic</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Where: Mason District Park Picnic Shelter</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">Address: </span>6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003</p> <p><span style="color:#000000;">When: Saturday, August 25, Noon to 5</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">FREE</span></strong> to current members and one guest, non members and additional guests are $5. Children 10 and under are free, children over 10 will count as a guest. <em>Please remember to bring/wear your club badge!</em> <em>(Don't worry if you don't have it yet or forget, we have a list).</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Menu:</strong> DCMM will provide the following:</p> <p>Hamburgers</p> <p>Hotdogs</p> <p>Veggie Burgers</p> <p>Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite)</p> <p>Water</p> <p>Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, and cheese)</p> <p>Plates, utensils, cups and napkins</p> <p> </p> <p>We are asking attendees to bring either a side or a dessert. It doesn’t need to be enough to serve everyone, but if everyone brings a dish for 4-5 people, we will have plenty! Please put what you are bringing in your RSVP.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are also asking for volunteers to take a turn at the grill. Please let us know if you would like to help with the grilling.</p> <p> </p> <p>We will be having games, such as bocce and cricket. Please feel free to bring any equipment you may have. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Important Information:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <ul><li>Picnic is rain or shine. There is a shelter, so don’t let the weather stop you!<br /></li> <li>Dogs are permitted in the park, but they must be kept on a leash.<br /></li> <li> Alcohol is not allowed in the park, so please don’t bring any.<br /></li> <li>There are "real" bathrooms.<br /></li> <li>The parking lot is paved.<br /></li> </ul><p></p> <p><strong>What to Bring:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li>Sunscreen<br /></li> <li>Bug spray<br /></li> <li>Chairs (If you'd like to sit on something more comfortable than a picnic table)<br /></li> <li>You may want to bring a towel/change of clothes just in case any of the games involve water guns/balloons.<br /></li> </ul><p></p>
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5th Annual DCMM Picnic Where: Mason District Park Picnic Shelter Address: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003 When: Saturday, August 25, Noon to 5 Cost: FREE to current members and one guest, non members and additional guests are $5. Children 10 and under are free, children over 10 will count as a guest. Please remember to bring/wear your club badge! (Don't worry if you don't have it yet or forget, we have a list). Menu: DCMM will provide the following: Hamburgers Hotdogs Veggie Burgers Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite) Water Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, and cheese) Plates, utensils, cups and napkins We are asking attendees to bring either a side or a dessert. It doesn’t need to be enough to serve everyone, but if everyone brings a dish for 4-5 people, we will have plenty! Please put what you are bringing in your RSVP. We are also asking for volunteers to take a turn at the grill. Please let us know if you would like to help with the grilling. We will be having games, such as bocce and cricket. Please feel free to bring any equipment you may have. Important Information: Picnic is rain or shine. There is a shelter, so don’t let the weather stop you! Dogs are permitted in the park, but they must be kept on a leash. Alcohol is not allowed in the park, so please don’t bring any. There are "real" bathrooms. The parking lot is paved. What to Bring: Sunscreen Bug spray Chairs (If you'd like to sit on something more comfortable than a picnic table) You may want to bring a towel/change of clothes just in case any of the games involve water guns/balloons.
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Yes, I believe they will. Same doors. Since yours is pre-refresh (02-04), it is a good match.
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I've edited the event info to reflect that. No more confusion!
