TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 Wow, that was a fun week. We already reserved our cabin for next year. Tigger and I and Mark and Max all had so much fun. The drive home stunk as usual. I was shocked when we hit the exit where the tornado hit on 81. That was really scary. We were fortunate since there was a tornado that touched down on 129, just past the top of the Dragon. Tigger got a Cold air intake, and a chip installed to give the top one touch operation. I love having the top operate hand free, no more holding the stupid button the whole time. The Cold air intake makes the super charger whine even more and I got better gas mileage on the drive home. I miss living with all the MINIs Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
IndiCooper Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 OMG...Y CANT IT BE NEXT YEAR ALREADY!!!!:banghead: 366 DAYS!!!!:motor: I HATE NON MINI WORLD!!!:evil:
carman63 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 Does anyone know who (person or company) had the Monte Carlo edition with the flashing lights? I assume they had Bosch relays, just wondering how it was all wired up.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Posted May 2, 2011 OMG...Y CANT IT BE NEXT YEAR ALREADY!!!!:banghead: 366 DAYS!!!!:motor:I HATE NON MINI WORLD!!!:evil: The problem with the non MINI world, is that there just aren't enough MINIs Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Gigi Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 I can't thank y'all enough for the warm welcome I received from DCMM. I had a blast! I left at Sunday morning at 4:30 a.m. heading back to Louisiana. Wow, the Hellbender and the Dragon are totally different experiences when you are the only car on the road...in pitch black darkness...just you and the critters...and the faint sound of banjo music... Did I mention pitch black darkness? And critters? When I hit Alabama, it looked like a war zone. Knowing that I split when the tornado sirens went off and got out ahead of the destruction is humbling to say the least.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Posted May 2, 2011 It was great meeting you Gigi. Mark and I took a run on the Dragon Sat night just before sunset, it was deserted and we had an awesome run. We finished and there was just a scrap of daylight and it was dark when we rolled into Fontana. I think it was our favorite Dragon run of the trip. Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Gigi Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 Great pic of Tigger & Ali posted by Tail of the Dragon on FB.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Posted May 2, 2011 Great pic of Tigger & Ali posted by Tail of the Dragon on FB. Thanks Gigi! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
carman63 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 just you and the critters...and the faint sound of banjo music... Heh. I was wearing my shirt that says "Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!" when we headed home. I was wondering why some of the locals were giving me dirty looks :rofl:
kgdblu Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 Next year, I hope to get some of the Original 60 to show up....already got a few of them interested...
cmcveay Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 That would be cool! Keep pestering them! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Posted May 4, 2011 I think next year is going to be even bigger Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Scavenger Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 I think a commemorative thing would be cool. Katie, I'm glad you have those pictures! 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
cmcveay Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 If gas prices keep climbing, I suspect that will have an impact on ANY motoring related events. It hurts when you have to pay over $50 to fill up a MINI. I sure am glad I'm not driving a full size vehicle or one of those SUV's with a 20 + gallon tank! My fingers are crossed that gas prices come back down and that next year is as good as this year with all of the "originals" showing up. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
carman63 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Hobbies are expensive Motoring is a hobby. Mods, gas, you name it, all are part of the hobby. Otherwise, we're just a bunch of fuel-efficient commuter cars
