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See Link below for (free) Tickets
Fillin’: Saturday, July 26 830a
Get any necessary Go Juice for you and your MINI
Filling Co Gas & Grub
42175 Shapiro Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148
(multiple location in area, be sure to select Shapiro Drive)
Distillin’ (10a – 12n)
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
120 W Main St
Purcellville, VA 20132Distillery Tour and Bottling Workshop – Learn How to Bottle Your Own Whiskey!
Here's your chance to volunteer and learn how to bottle, cap, seal, and label Roundstone Rye. Get your chance to work the magic "whisky cow"!
Or maybe you'd like to try your hands at operating "Ninette", the fancy French labeling machine!
Includes a free light continental breakfast (bagels, donuts, coffee), mega-tour from Scott, the bottling workshop activity, and a free tasting at the end.
Ticket (free) Required link:
Tickets Distillery Tour_Bottling Workshop
Re-Fillin’ (lunch)
We will walk 5 minutes to
Monk’s BBQ
251 N 21st St
Purcellville, VA 20132
RSVP (once you have a ticket; there are a limited number available):
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Yes it would have been an incredible experience even in a MINI van (tho those oversized vehicle gummed up the works on the single track roads ... but that was part of the experience -- drivers *having* to co-operate to get anywhere) but the MINIs were bonus ...
I am giving strong consideration to doing the Ireland trip next May -- will depend a bit on the MTTS plan for next year - have you been to Ireland also? Is it different enough from Scotland or too similar?
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As most of you know, I've been part of the MINI Community in the states since 2008; I have traversed the country from north to south, east to west, coast to coast, track to track, with MINI USA and on shorter events with different regional clubs.An international MINI drive has been on my bucket list since I first read about them years ago and this was finally my year – I signed up for a two-week MINI driving tour of Scotland. I was not sure exactly what to expect but knew the following: I have never been to Scotland, I love driving MINIs, and other MINI club members took a trip with the same host several years ago and raved it was “the best vacation they ever had”That was almost an understatement. This trip far exceeded even my preconceived high expectations.
For as many times as our MINI community roots out the best of local flavor – the MINI version of diners, dives, and drive-ins – and economy hotels (after all, it’s just a place to sleep before the next road calls) this was an indulgence.Spending the night in castles and historical hotels – not just a night or two, but *every* night. Two course breakfast and three course dinners – not occasionally, but every night (because the package included the lodging and two meals daily, it was suggested to budget for lunch. I’m not sure if “budget for lunch” meant money or calories, but we never needed a lunch budget for either!) .. since it was basically an all-inclusive package, I *never* felt compelled to save a few dollars on meals or lodging. (Not at all disparaging our stateside more budget friendly events, just remarking on the stress-free-ness of having someone else make all the arrangements.)As much of the US as one may have seen, there's a whole world to explore and what a fantastic way to do so. Knowledgeable tour guides with a comprehensive itinerary, outstanding accommodations and meals, many memories made with new friends professionally captured by the tour videographer / photographer.Highly recommended experience for those who love MINIs and those who love travel; I am personally looking forward to another trip with Ultimate Driving Adventures in the future. FB Link is here (the trip we just finished is the first pages under "Posts" (not under Featured): https://www.facebook.com/UltimateDrivingAdventuresPS It was my goal to wear a different one of my MINI event / club shirts each day of this trip .. I am sure you will see that I did represent DC Metro MINIs .. and a couple of different shots
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They are belatedly posted ... there aren't many .. and they aren't that great .. but I did just post the photos from the "Bo" run last fall ... thinking of another, slightly different variety for this spring if I can get the details synced up.
Better late than never, right!
Here's the link to the 2024 Bo Feeder Run album on this forum:-
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Please buy your calf-feeding tickets if you haven't already.
(cross posted, currently six MINIs attending)
Weather looks perfect! Join us!(This is a re-do of a very popular Frederick County drive during MTTS 2022. Since the priority list was MTTS Out-of_Stater's - two full sessions - this is the "locals" chance I promised to run)
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Clubman is "on my list" -- I've got a '13 S, but when I get a new MINI, one of these days, I am sticking with the Clubman model.
BB2 will both lead to questions ("what does that mean?") but also to conversations ""what does that mean?" which is fun!
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I don't see that Carlisle (Ok, Ok, South Central PA MINI Motorists) have an organized drive for Friday to get to WGI as they have historically done ..
I'll be heading up from MD, probably staying directly on 15 since my PA friends aren't taking us on intereting backroads somewhere .. if anyone wants to meet up off 15 in Frederick, MD, I'm pretty flexible on my departure time for the day.
Could meet at Sheetz on Thomas Johnson Drive - it's directly off 15.
Friday looks like rain all day, but Saturday clears up nicely ... if you've never been, it's a fun event. -
In the same "missed out" boat and making up for it with other events. Thought about MINIs Take Mountain Lake next weekend, but I do not think my foot will be healed well enough by then (the reason I missed MTTS) .. also looking at either Hampton Roads Fall Colours Run or maybe MINIs Take Vermont for a fall excursion ..
But none of that is what you asked about ... the Carlisle MINI group for at least the past 8-9 years (except pandemic) has run an event to get to MATG, even before it was a MINI USA sponsored event. They usually meet at Fort Hunter (Harrisburg) area, take a lovely drive up through PA backroads and stop for lunch somewhere along the line. Some return on Sunday, others Monday (on your own return) .. all that enticement and so far I do not see an event posted on either their Meetup page (in the process of being d/c'd) or their FB page. If I see / get more details, I will post them here.MATG is a really fun event for a good cause in a beautiful area .. Friday - Sun/Monday really doesn't allow enough time to see everything in the area (not unreasonable to get to Niagra Falls, Finger Lakes, and the Corning Glass Museum) so if you have the time to make a week of it, do it.
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2nd the small cooler idea -- especially if you are staying in hotels that include breakfast .. too much food between hotel breakfast and MINI R&R breakfast, so nice to have the cooler for the spares ..
Likewise on the radios - could have done without them, but they will take up space regardless because wouldn't want to not have them. Blanket vs chairs for any outdoor seating option is personal preference.
Fingers crossed the driving app has been improved .. surely with the technology we have these days ...
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On 4/3/2024 at 5:02 PM, Widdie said:
I am leaving Virginia on 10JUL24. Staying in Nashville, Oklahoma City, and picking up Jill at the airport in Albuquerque on the 12th. We have all the hotels booked and will be in Alpine, WY on the 17th (non-rally day). Haven’t completely decided if we will continue to Seattle or head back from Bozeman. We will decide that a few weeks out.
I am flying out to ABQ on the 12th also from BWI. Spending the extra $ to fly non-stop arriving at 3pm. Jill?
1 hour ago, 2014_Mini said:Hello to all!
I just joined the group and registered for the MTTS, my nephew and I will be enjoying the ride!
Can I get advice on items such as, I wish I would of known that before, or should of brought that, and items you thought you needed and never used. We will be leaving from Prince William Co. headed to Albuquerque, and returning from Seattle.
There are 2 dedicated FB pages to the event - including one for "newbies" and there are lots of questions, answers, and lists
I will say that every time I have gone (this will be 7th) I have packed entirely too much stuff ..
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Thank you, we've got a nice group going to what looks to be an awesome breakfast spot .. hoping after that point some folks heading east will stick together, and MINIs heading northeast will too!
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Posted as an Event on MOTD FB page; RSVP on the event if you would like to join us (helps headcount for breakfast)
https://fb.me/e/58pmVL3Xi-
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Ah, gotcha.
Bingo used to be Thursday, but it's been a few years since I've been.
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PS I'm heading to Fontana early Thursday morning (gotta arrive in time for Bingo!) from Frederick if anyone is doing the same.
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On 2/10/2024 at 12:11 PM, 1975_mini said:
I will start to find a good time for a club dinner run. We usually do a short drive out to a restaurant on Saturday evening before every heads home on Sunday.
Just curious, does that mean you do not go to the Farewell dinner? (I've already signed up and paid, so hoping maybe this dinner will be Friday night :-))
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Not sure how many DC Metro members are planning to attend MINIs on the Dragon this year
Links for those unfamiliar: MINIs on the Dragon_web | MINIs on the Dragon_FB
But for anyone attending who is interested in caravanning from the DMV/P area, here's details for a leg of the Sunday return option
(Feel free to co-ordinate outbound plans; they tend to vary. Sunday homeward is more universal)
MINI Caravan East Sunday, May 5
(aka Delaying the Inevitable MOTD withdrawal)
There are no events posted for Sunday as everyone will be headed home.
But many of us will be headed the same direction, at least for a while. I'll have a lonely 8.5 hour drive back to Maryland.
Here's the plan for Sunday, feel free to join in:
Meet at the Fontana Village General Store for 9am departure.
We will head East along 74 to 19 through Bryson City, Cherokee and Maggie Valley to Waynesville, NC. Drive time 1.50 hours
Brunch stop at The Buttered Biscuit
1226 Dellwood City Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Link: https://butteredbiscuitnc.com
Reviews: 4.7 with 2210 Reviews on Google
Waynesville is about 20 minutes from where the MINIs heading East (40) and the MINIs heading North (26) will split and have to say Good Bye.
Please indicate your RSVP so that I may give the restaurant - which has hosted motorcycles, but not MINIs, to date - a headcount.
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There are several potential inquiries and from experience a lot of people will indicate an interest and then drop out .. there are a couple of other feelers out there, but this (DC) is closest to home. Please add my name to the list. One MINI. Prefer Seattle return since that's where the event ends & I'll need to get home ..
(My MINI was trailered out to Portland for the start of 2018; I've got a 13 year old car so I throw a car cover on it and we're good. I believe it was about 1/2 the cost of enclosed trailer. Let me know which way you're leaning so I can decide. Thx)
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This is soooo on my list; unfortuantely I will be heading out of town and don't think I can wait until after the run to do so.
If for some reason I can work out the logistics, I'll join in .. have a great time -
I shipped WINIFiED "to" Portland in 2018 for ~$900, to the MINI dealership there. But I had to drive to Atlanta for the truck and then buy a one-way plane ticket back from Atlanta. It actually worked out really well but would love to see a group doing same out of DC / Phila area to not have to drive so far.
Can't justify shipping both directions, so will commit to driving to Albuquerque, likely a speed run ((2) 12 hour days with one overnight)
I'd like to say it's too far so I'm just not going .. but I know myself better. There will be a lot of chatter and I'll get afflicted with FOMO ..-
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That's more than we've usually gotten by this time each year
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Looks like we will have great weather for this event on Saturday.
So far 10 going (including several first timers) on the Carlisle MINI Meetup page, join us!
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(This would be a haul for DC based MINIs, but since there are club member all over the DMV area, there may be some interest)
MINIs are HOT .. MINIs are COOL .. MINIs are BOTH!!
Join in for All or Part
PENN'S CAVE | LUNCH | MASSEY'S Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard (since 1947)NOT Weather Contingent - we'll go HOT or COOL or Rain or Shine
Meet:
Saturday October 28, 8AM atSheetz
359 E King St
Shippensburg PA 17257
Leave 830AM toThe Roast Post (HOT!)
181 US 22
Mt Union PA 17066
Leave 10AM toPenn's Cave Caverns (COOL~)
222 Penns Cave Rd
Centre Hall PA 16828
Link: Penn's Cave Caverns
Boat Ride through all-water Cavern (guided)
Note: Group rate if we have 20+ attendees committed
Leave 1230PM toDeli and Gourmet Pizza (HOT!)
12144 William Penn Hwy
Huntingdon PA 16652
Leave 3PM toMassey's Frozen Custard (COOL~~TREAT .. as in OUR TREAT for JERRY'S BIRTHDAY!)
600 W High Street
Carlisle PA 17013Note: Group rate at Penn's Cave if 20+ | details provided if/when RSVP reach 20
Number of MINIs limited to 20
(Original Post / RSVPs / Discussion on Carlisle MINI Meetup: Carlisle MINI Event)
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Please note: unable to edit post.
Please DISREGARD the speed run return reference. Heading back on Saturday instead.
Have fun!!
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If anyone is interested in either of the following, with regards to MOTM, please post.
1. The Great Ice Cream Run 8.
Leaving Staunton VA on Sunday July 30th to MOTM. The daily itinerary is posted below - join up at whatever point works for you to cross paths.
2. The "speed run" back East on Sunday August 6th.
For those who are out of vacation time & need to get back ...and would rather roadtrip with other MINIs!
Meets at Sea Shell City 7075 Levering Rd Chebogan.
(Time TBD but we usually leave before the event breakfast ie by 8am to get on the road. Return DC/MD/VA/PA same day.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4RPlAYn6AiT4ciYXKjKGLamuQutYq2n/view
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MINIs Go a-fill’-n-distillin’ (Adults 21+ only)
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Event Title: MINIs Go a-fill’-n-distillin’ (Adults 21+ only)
Event Date: 07/26/2025 08:30 AM to 07/26/2025 02:00 PM
Event Address: 42175 Shapiro Dr, Ashburn, Virginia, 20148, United States
See Link below for (free) Tickets
Fillin’: Saturday, July 26 830a
Get any necessary Go Juice for you and your MINI
Filling Co Gas & Grub
42175 Shapiro Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148
(multiple location in area, be sure to select Shapiro Drive)
Distillin’ (10a – 12n)
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
120 W Main St
Purcellville, VA 20132
Distillery Tour and Bottling Workshop – Learn How to Bottle Your Own Whiskey!
Here's your chance to volunteer and learn how to bottle, cap, seal, and label Roundstone Rye. Get your chance to work the magic "whisky cow"!
Or maybe you'd like to try your hands at operating "Ninette", the fancy French labeling machine!
Includes a free light continental breakfast (bagels, donuts, coffee), mega-tour from Scott, the bottling workshop activity, and a free tasting at the end.
Ticket (free) Required link:
Tickets Distillery Tour_Bottling Workshop
Re-Fillin’ (lunch)
We will walk 5 minutes to
Monk’s BBQ
251 N 21st St
Purcellville, VA 20132
RSVP on the event here: