GreenCactus Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 The Great Pumpkin Run II Meet at Caribou Coffee (42385 Ryan Road Ashburn, VA 20148) at 9:30am and head to Great Country Farms for pick your own pumpkins, a corn maze and more... We will leave Caribou by 10am and the drive to the farm is about an hour. What to bring: $12/person ($10 for kids) for admission to the farm; two-way radios Children 2 years and under, Active Duty and Retired Military ID card holders, CSA members and Fan of the Farm Season Pass holders, are free of charge. There is a restaurant at the farm, but I have not made any arrangements for our group. The farm will likely be very crowded, so please plan accordingly. The Bluemont Vineyard is across the street, if anyone is interested in wine tasting. If your MINI is lowered, you may not want to drive up the road to the winery. Cricket made it just fine, but I went very, very slowly. It's gravel and rough pavement with large holes in places. Please note, the parking lot at the farm is gravel (small gravel, not too bad) and grass. *In the event of inclement weather this event will be CANCELLED* I will post here by 8:30am on Sunday if the weather looks bad.
nharrison21 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 WOOHOO!!!!! Something close to me!!!! Count Me in..... ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 This is the run that will forever remind me of when we bought Max. For those that don't know, on the first Pumpkin run we ended up about 1/4 mile from Carmax in Sterling where Mark had an appointment to test drive a MINI. You should have seen the sales guy when 7 of us showed up to see the car. Can't wait for the run :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Posted August 27, 2012 This is the run that will forever remind me of when we bought Max. For those that don't know, on the first Pumpkin run we ended up about 1/4 mile from Carmax in Sterling where Mark had an appointment to test drive a MINI. You should have seen the sales guy when 7 of us showed up to see the car. Can't wait for the run :top: It's also important to note, that it was 7 people and 5 MINIs. The 5 MINIs pulling onto the lot really threw everyone. I'll see if I can find the pictures. :top:
nharrison21 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 Carmax Guy #1: Hey whats going on with all the MINIs pulling up??? Carmax Guy #2: I have an appointment for a test drive of a MINI. Wait how many pulled up??? Carmax Guy #1: Five MINIs and a pile of people!!! Carmax Guy #2: :vroom: ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 The sales guy actually asked if he was on candid camera. Then after Mark test drove Max he said "Well, now I don't need that trip to Great Adventures" Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Eddie Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 thats too funny Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 I should add The run was really fun too, great roads and an awesome pumpkin patch :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
CapsFanVA Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 Count me in, just let me know the time. It was great meeting everyone Saturday at the picnic. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Robert 2007 R52 S Convertible - Rogue (Plates R52FUN)
LostDenverite Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Hmmmmm...sounds great, but Sundays are generally bad for me, and I'm leaving that day for another work road trip, so the exact time will make a difference. Awaiting details with bated breath :-)
cmcveay Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Not as many stink bugs this year so the run will have multiplier for fun! That entire day really was such a blast and hopefully, the BBQ truck will be open along with the lobster guy! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Not as many stink bugs this year so the run will have multiplier for fun! That entire day really was such a blast and hopefully, the BBQ truck will be open along with the lobster guy! They also had the people making really good chocolate!!! Dark chocolate covered popcorn YUMMY!!! We have to stop there again on the way back :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 I updated the details and opened the RSVPs. Two important notes: 1. This event will be cancelled if it's raining!! Please check here on the morning of the event. 2. It's limited to 15 cars.
Poison Ivy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 is the limit due to the parking lot size?
GreenCactus Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 is the limit due to the parking lot size? The limit is due to the run leader not wanting 60 cars. Which means there's flexibility. I just don't want to have to shut down RSVPs because it gets too big.
FAST060 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Not as many stink bugs this year so the run will have multiplier for fun! That entire day really was such a blast and hopefully, the BBQ truck will be open along with the lobster guy! I was scooping Stink Bugs :willy:for days after that run last year! That was the ASSPORT Day too! :hahaha: https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 I was scooping Stink Bugs :willy:for days after that run last year! That was the ASSPORT Day too! :hahaha: No stink bugs in Tigger, they just blow out Ah yes ASSPORT, we were like children weren't we? :rofl: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
MMatarella Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 I will be back to DC for 5 days over that weekend, and bringing the MINI on the Autotrain! So I might be able to do this! If y'all would a past member.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 I will be back to DC for 5 days over that weekend, and bringing the MINI on the Autotrain! So I might be able to do this! If y'all would a past member. It would be great to see you :itsme: We can compare our matching exhausts Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Posted September 3, 2012 We checked the route today and everything looks good. It's not a crazy, super-twisty route, but it's still fun. I'll be posting the route in the next couple of days in case anyone wants to go out there without the group. We went to the winery and it was really nice. The wine was pretty good and the view was amazing. However, the road to get up to the winery is NOT in good shape. If your MINI is lowered, I would think twice about driving up there. I did ok with Cricket, but I was very careful.
GreenCactus Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 I've made a couple of changes: The starting point is now Caribou Coffee in Ashburn. (42385 Ryan Road Ashburn, VA 20148). I've removed the 15 car limit. If the group gets too big, I will have someone lead a second group. The run isn't very complicated. I will be checking the weather all week. If the weather looks to be better on Saturday, I will switch the run to Saturday. I'm not opposed to doing the run if the weather is bad, but I didn't think anyone would want to pick pumpkins if it's raining.
cmcveay Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Good call! That would be a mess if we were out there stomping around in a "punkin patch" in the rain.... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Nanite Posted September 18, 2012 Report Posted September 18, 2012 There shall be no mud trampled back into Blak. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "BLAK" 2007 MCS , Hypersport Body Kit, Alta 3" Cat-back exhaust, DoS CAI - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
