TGGRRR (Ali)

Sorry I messed up the timeline, it was confusing but now I understand I had a lot of fun hanging out!

River looks totally badass now

Tints are running behind, we're all socializing and there are donuts

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow I sent Randy the final list of names, times and what is being done

I went and checked out the start location this afternoon. The cars at Landmark mall are gone so we can park on the side like we always did. There is construction going on around the mall, I found the easiest way in is on the Van Dorn street side. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday morning!!!

We have backend access Thanks for donating

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Just a quick note we have tweaked the timeline and it's tight. Registration must end by 8:30 to get us out of the parking lot by 9:00 But we don't want you stressing out If you miss the 8:30 cuttoff, jump in the line, do the run and you can register on the other side Another big time saver is to prepay so that registration goes faster http://www.dcmetrominis.org/mttbdonate Arrive, park at Sears come to Passport - register head right back across the street then we can get ready to roll and show our local Veterans that DC Metro MINIs cares about them

:top: It's not too late for Amazon Prime if you order tonight

Motorola works great, there's a lot of brands that work for our purposes. You want to be sure that you get one that can handle sub channels. This way you can talk to us if you want to.

Yes, channel 7/21

I made an update to the timeline as we must be ready to get out of the parking lot at 9:00 8:00 - 8:30 – Registration Park at Landmark Mall / Sears parking lot – across the street from Passport MINI 8:30 - Group picture 8:40 - announce winner of best decorated MINI 8:45 – Driver’s Meeting Landmark Mall / Sears parking lot – across the street from Passport MINI 9:00 – Departure HWY 395S to 495 followed by one counter clockwise loop around the beltway. Exit at Braddock Rd. (we're 1 exit short of the full loop but trying to avoid traffic from the Redskins game at 1:00) IF you are late for registration just come to the cars and you can register at the end, don't stress about it, motor on!

I've confirmed the restaurant, they're excited to have us and have dedicated wait staff to work with us

YES! there may be information from the pace cars that's important to hear or there could be a warning from another MINI in the line. Bring them! :top:

I'm really excited because after months of emails and follow ups I heard back from Alexandria Police and they are going to send an officer to help us get out of the parking lot as long as they aren't busy with an emergency

Lots of people coming which is awesome If you plan to donate do it online before you come, and we'll give you a full arm's length of raffle tickets https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=3144745&langPref=en-CA%23&panel1-1 We will not be able to take credit cards at the event!!!! we will take cash and checks made out to Operation Second Chance

Can you RSVP on the top of the page please? It looks like we're going to have a nice big lunch group, we'll be filling up that room

Credit cards accepted

I'll clarify but I'm thinking cash, check or card since it's at his store but you know what happens when you assume...

Thank you Hilary!!!! You have done an amazing job with this :top:

Thanks!

Just added more raffle prizes to the list Don't forget donate BEFORE you come and you get a free arm's length of raffle tickets www.dcmetroMINIs.org/mttbdonate

Sorry I had messed up the schedule, it's done

Don't forget to RSVP

I'm going to be asking for volunteers to help out if the line gets broken up at the first light. We have pace cars and will try to use them first but there are times when someone new winds up at the front of the line and gets that deer in the headlights look that they're about to lead. What I'd like to do is ask anyone that gets into that situation to not proceed all the way to the light and to signal to Catalina and Hilary who will then attempt to find someone in the line that doesn't mind jumping to the front. We might still get broken up again merging onto 395 but this is the best we can do. Anyone want to let me know now that you can help out?