Bert Posted January 6, 2013 Report Posted January 6, 2013 I discussed MINIs On Top (MOT 2013) at the Post Holiday Party and many have heard of it but no one seems to have attended. Since I cannot make MOTD 2013 at the beginning of May I am hoping to attend MOT 2013 in NH instead. Here is a Facebook page: link:https://www.facebook.com/events/194780513996757/ Here is the MOT 2012 page with archived info.: http://minisontop.com Anyone else interested? Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
LostDenverite Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 Interested but no-can-do. Will be on the road for work at that time.
LostDenverite Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Well that's a bummer: http://minisontop.com/2013/01/29/will-there-be-a-mot-2014-that-could-be-up-to-you/ I'd really work to find a way if I was even going to be here. Maybe if I change jobs (as I'm looking) but I'd probably have to use that "pre-existing" tag on MOTD. Again, bummer.
kgdblu Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 No can do. MOTD is the one big MINI trip I do a year.
maacodale Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 We did MOT last year. I try to do one big event besides MOTD and Mickey & MINI's in Orlando. If you can possibly fit MOT into your schedule, DO IT! Besides hanging out with a load of cool MINI owners and having a good time, you'll see some of the prettiest scenery in the eastern US. I was entirely impressed with everything in NH. The roads, the mountains,the company, it was all great. I highly recommend it as an event. I'm headed to MINIs in the Ozark year, but I fully plan on hitting MOT in the future!
LostDenverite Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 We did MOT last year. I try to do one big event besides MOTD and Mickey & MINI's in Orlando. If you can possibly fit MOT into your schedule, DO IT! Besides hanging out with a load of cool MINI owners and having a good time, you'll see some of the prettiest scenery in the eastern US. I was entirely impressed with everything in NH. The roads, the mountains,the company, it was all great. I highly recommend it as an event. I'm headed to MINIs in the Ozark year, but I fully plan on hitting MOT in the future! I've 4 weeks of vac and participating in MOTD means taking away from one of my regularly scheduled escapes. I don't think I could add another MINI event unless it coincided with an existing vacation (e.g. if MINIs in the Mountains http://minisinthemountains.com/ was sometime in the first half of July instead of Aug)
Bert Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Posted February 2, 2013 If you can possibly fit MOT into your schedule, DO IT! Besides hanging out with a load of cool MINI owners and having a good time, you'll see some of the prettiest scenery in the eastern US. I was entirely impressed with everything in NH. The roads, the mountains,the company, it was all great. I highly recommend it as an event. I'm headed to MINIs in the Ozark year, but I fully plan on hitting MOT in the future! This is great to hear. We are making plans for a nice vacation and an extended 2K+ mile trip. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 MOT2013 has posted the schedule, http://minisontop.com/2013-schedule-of-events/ Registration will not open until late Feb. or early March. Stay tuned. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Posted March 24, 2013 MOT 2013 Registration is now open! If you are planning to attend and drive up Mt. Washington :motor: you need tickets and other things: http://minisontop.com/2013-minis-on-top-registration/ Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
FAST060 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 Paw paw just ran across this event a few weeks ago. I'd def look into it with my summer schedule being a lot more flexible than the Spring. 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"
Bert Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Posted June 15, 2013 Getting packed today and tomorrow. Making last plans for our 13 day trip up and back and we can't wait. New space saver spare and NJBagLady bag... check. Dynaplug, Gorilla bar, and air compressor... check (Thanks to Sherm and a few others for recommendations.) New small Coleman cooler (Green with a white top... of course!)... check 60 patriotic mini duckies (it is supposedly is an MOT thing)... check MOT registration and passes... check and re-check Passports checked and current for our crossing into Canada... check Passport iQ (GPS and... never mind)... check One suitcase and backpack each... check... I hope Cameras, cords, batteries, etc... check 30+ hours (~2,300 to 2,500 miles) of personal time in Ernie with Anne-Marie... God bless her... it must be love (or pity) after 24 years... PRICELESS! Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Se7er Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 I missed our brethren from DCMM, but there were about 300+ mini's up there. We had a great time. I went up with my buddy from Boston. He drove his Stealth Bomber up there that was completely covered in gun metal grey plastidip. We set new top speeds on our Mini's and the huricane road drive was insane. Videos and pictures will be up soon on DB's facebook page. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] D.B.'s Facebook Page - facebook.com/DBMiniCooper
Stephatron Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 I missed our brethren from DCMM, but there were about 300+ mini's up there. We had a great time. I went up with my buddy from Boston. He drove his Stealth Bomber up there that was completely covered in gun metal grey plastidip. We set new top speeds on our Mini's and the huricane road drive was insane. Videos and pictures will be up soon on DB's facebook page. That's an awesome turn out!
RDG_RCR Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 Can't wait to see some pics/footage of this event.
Bert Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Posted July 2, 2013 After 13 day, 2,379 miles, 11 states, one foreign country (if you count Canada) up to Quebec City, and 8 MINI dealership stops (including MINI Ville de Quebec), we have made it back home. And my wife still loves me and hasn't killed me... yet. She had mentioned that she racked up a very large number of wifey points, which scares me some. MOT2013 was a lot of fun with ~340 MINIs, ~307 that made the climb up Mt. Washington in the drizzle and fog, and 30+ MINIs from our neighbors to the north. I do not know if we would do the climb again unless there was good weather at the top but the climb was very well organized and having the mountain to ourselves was a lot safer than having cars going up and down at the same time. Spending 2 weeks driving in Ernie was not bad since took a lot of back roads, took our time, and enjoyed the sights as we drove through the northeast. And my wife got to see a moose in the wilds of upper Maine and we have 102 pictures of the moose. Pictures will be coming (not just of the moose) but maybe not until the weekend. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Posted July 2, 2013 I missed our brethren from DCMM, but there were about 300+ mini's up there. We had a great time. I went up with my buddy from Boston. He drove his Stealth Bomber up there that was completely covered in gun metal grey plastidip. We set new top speeds on our Mini's and the huricane road drive was insane. Videos and pictures will be up soon on DB's facebook page. I thought that was plastidip. Cool car and a nice job with the plastidip. :top: Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Heather Posted July 4, 2013 Report Posted July 4, 2013 Sounds like you made a great road trip of it, Bert... If I had vacation days to spare I definitely would have gone up. Thanks for reporting back. I saw a moose out west last fall and I did not get all the photos, but I did get the moose ornament, moose postcard, moose miniature painting...
Bert Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Posted July 4, 2013 Heather, if / when you plan on attending you can pick my and Justin's brains for info. The one thing I recommend is to join the MINIs On Top group on Facebook. They are a well organized group and event. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Posted July 8, 2013 Here are a few photos from Saturday, June 22nd in New Hampshire. The first photo is the beginning of the morning gathering at Loon Mountain. The MINIs were lined up according to models and after our driver meeting people went on different runs or other things. We all met back up around 5:30 PM at the base of Mt. Washington for dinner under the tents, presentations, and the drive up the mountain. It kept getting darker and more drizzle and more fog. It was still fun.... just don't ask my wife. :s: I did not take two of these photos (#2 and #3), they were taken by the first car up the mountain, when it was still pretty clear. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Posted July 8, 2013 The last photo appears to be MUCH brighter than it was. The camera flash reflected off of the fog. We could barely see 15 to 20 feet away. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
RDG_RCR Posted July 8, 2013 Report Posted July 8, 2013 Wow, cool road! Shame about the weather and dirt!!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 8, 2013 Report Posted July 8, 2013 Here are a few photos from Saturday, June 22nd in New Hampshire. The first photo is the beginning of the morning gathering at Loon Mountain. The MINIs were lined up according to models and after our driver meeting people went on different runs or other things. We all met back up around 5:30 PM at the base of Mt. Washington for dinner under the tents, presentations, and the drive up the mountain. It kept getting darker and more drizzle and more fog. It was still fun.... just don't ask my wife. :s: I did not take two of these photos (#2 and #3), they were taken by the first car up the mountain, when it was still pretty clear. Were there no guard rails? YIKES Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Bert Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Posted July 9, 2013 Were there no guard rails? YIKES NOPE! no guard rails. A stone or rock here and there but nothing else. I am SO glad that it was only MINIs, and the Park ranger vans leading and following the group. I cannot imagine doing that road in the middle of the summer, 85+ degrees, and cars going both directions. That is CRAZY. :stupid: As it was, I don't think we got out of 2nd gear the whole way up and most of the way down. They keep telling you to say your brakes and clutch. It was still a blast! Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
LostDenverite Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 NOPE! no guard rails. A stone or rock here and there but nothing else. I am SO glad that it was only MINIs, and the Park ranger vans leading and following the group. I cannot imagine doing that road in the middle of the summer, 85+ degrees, and cars going both directions. That is CRAZY. :stupid: As it was, I don't think we got out of 2nd gear the whole way up and most of the way down. They keep telling you to say your brakes and clutch. It was still a blast! Lots of roads like that in the Rockies - but a whole lot cooler than 85 degrees, closer to 65/70 (by day)
Heather Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 That's what gave me heart palpitations driving through Rocky Mt NP (pre-MINI)
