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Sounds like your sweet old lady can still hang with the best of them! She’s had a long week but she’s still killing it!

I'll put this out on SM today!

It was def the angle of the photo, he's just putting the clips on the flaps, which you probably can see hug the outside of the tire well, he was not "under the car." I think my feathers are ruffled because it implies he's being stupid, when he's not, He knows his way around cars, and wouldn't risk getting under a jack by itself, we have all of the proper tools to lift a car, but it wasn't needed in this circumstance. We just needed the tire to rotate out a little more to reach the bottom clip, which he did from a safe place.

Not sure what he’s doing wrong with the jack? He’s got it in the designated spot on the car. (Learned today that MINI marks them on the side skirt) and because it was lifted only to move the tire out of the way for install it was where it should be. Big Dog has worked on cars his whole life, he’s good, but thanks.

In an effort to be kind to the Littles, STXMINI got some new accessories today. The Big Dog put some OEM mud flaps on for me today (Front & rear). We're hoping this helps with the rock spray issue we're told happens when you follow us during runs. Hard being the tallest girl in the class...

From MOTD Yesterday: Per Fontana, they currently have 8 Queen/Queen rooms 6 cabins (2 and 3 bedrooms) Just need to call 800-849-2258 and say you’re with MINI’s. If you still need a room/cabin and want to stay at Fontana where all of the activities take place, I'd give them a call today to see if any are still available.

I'm not sure if this will help, but when I was having issues with my CarPlay, someone recommended this video for updating data. It made a difference for me. Maybe it might work for this issue as well? Update data (He gets into the how to part at .49 sec)

Excellent! Thanks for the info I'll give him a call.

I would like to get my windshield done with ceramic clear tint. I did all of my other windows in 2020 when I got my first MINI; but didn't really understand "ceramic" tint and all of its glorious benefits so I didn't do the front. *Bonus if I can get a 5" strip, at 30%, at the top (In compliance with Maryland state codes) Don't we have a "guy" here that does it? I know there have been tint gatherings in the past at a discounted price, so I'd like to give my business to someone who supports the club. Thanks ~Lorri

That's a great suggestion. Maybe, @SneakyBaron can weigh in if that's doable? Also, thanks for the info on MOTG, another one this MINI newbie has never heard of. I will post something about it on SM later this week about that event as an alternative to MTTS.

Ugh! Well that sucks! Sorry that happened to you Susan.

I'm glad it did, it was nice to see you on Saturday Susan. For thought, Are there other ways we could be updating members on run details, and important info for those not on social media?

Yes, we did remind everyone on our SM platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) on Thursday that this was a picnic lunch. The wind seems to have died down and it should be around 48° by lunch. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on, it will keep your bum toasty!

I may not have a JCW but my S will get up and go well enough to catch up with ya!

@1975_mini I just realized that because of MOTD day drive registration opening up at 9:00 am on Saturday, and it being a little over an hour to Burke for us. We may have to catch up with you all along the route. I'm going to register immediately after MOTD opens the gates but we still would not be able to make the 10:00 wheels up in time. No worries though, shouldn't be to hard to find 17 MINIs driving down the road!!

Looking forward to it too, we're ready to run, WHOOP!

I understand completely, unfortunately. while we are working hard to encourage members to volunteer to lead runs this season, we still don't have our schedule full at this point. So to have two runs in May (Crack Pie and this one) didn't make sense when we had open months to fill. I hope you can make it in June. We were out tweaking the route a little yesterday and we have some gorgeous twisty roads on this run.

NOTE: Due to MOTD, May's HSB, and the Crack Pie run already scheduled in May, we have moved this run to June. (For those who have already signed up)

I haven't used them yet, nor do I know who they are, but MINI of Montgomery county said that they use a contractor (Who is supposedly excellent) to contract out their wheel work. I know this because I too have to have my wheels done. If you call the service department and ask for Brian Metheny he could probably give you the name of the shop that does the work

Event Title: Run For the Roses Event Date: 06/04/2022 10:45 AM to 06/04/2022 03:00 PM Event Address: United States Dust off that fascinator, and throw on your favorite pair of Seersuckers and join us for a gallop through horse country. With the Triple Crown in full swing we're honoring horse power the MINI way. Your run leaders for this event will be Mike & Lorri (STXMINI) The starting gate will be in Leesburg; we'll travel a few well known roads before cantering down some twisties on our way to our lunch stop in Middleburg VA. After lunch we'll continue rounding the bends on our way toward the finish line of one of our favorite watering holes, Bear Chase Brewery. June 4 Start: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176 (Same spot as Cars & Coffee) End: 33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135 Driver's meeting: 10:45 Wheel's up: 11:00 1st leg to Middleburg: Aprox 45 min Lunch on your own in Middleburg: Choice between a picnic, or eat in town. 2nd leg to Bear Chase: Aprox 45 min RSVP on the event here:

I hope you're still able to get up to PA to pick up your MINI? What's the update?

WHOOP! Congratulations to you and Elvis!

We are so happy you are here! We understand the love of the MINI. We hope you are able to get your dream MINI in time to join us for the start of our drive season (Which will be some time in February). If you have any questions, please ask away, as you have discovered, there is a lot of MINI knowledge here. Note: I always like to draw attention to the national events that we MINI people enjoy (Something I did not know about when I got my first MINI in 2020). Check out MINI Takes The States / MINIs On The Dragon / MINIs On The Mack Lorri (STXMINI)

POSTPONED Due to the surge in Covid cases we have decided to postpone the Post Holiday Holiday Party until things calm the heck down. Hopefully, some time in the spring. Hold on to those charming white elephant gifts though because we will still do a gift exchange.