Poison Ivy Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 So, I got an MRI today and I have two bulging discs in my lower spine so the parade and especially the unicycle is almost certainly a no-go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBeest Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sorry to hear about your predicament Catalina. Hope you get better soon. I'm in FL and return on Dec 2nd. I can walk or bring DBEEST to parade. Let me know what you need and I'll be there first thing on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRican MC40 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Sorry to hear about your predicament Catalina. Hope you get better soon. I'm in FL and return on Dec 2nd. I can walk or bring DBEEST to parade. Let me know what you need and I'll be there first thing on Saturday. Al, reach out to Corey. I think there were a couple of car spots available and he probably can tell you what theme is missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRican MC40 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I was talking with Brandy on Sunday (should have made the comment earlier) and she mentioned lunch after the parade. I was thinking we can go to 234 in Manassas and there are various places to eat. We tought that Logans Steak house would be a good option. Any toughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBeest Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just got back to DC so I wasn't able to make prep party. Don't have time or a home to work on a theme / decorating my car so I'll walk. See you at 7 at PT Tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I was talking with Brandy on Sunday (should have made the comment earlier) and she mentioned lunch after the parade. I was thinking we can go to 234 in Manassas and there are various places to eat. We tought that Logans Steak house would be a good option. Any toughts? Good idea Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 So it looks like rain. I'm planning to take some clear packing tape and sealing my signs. We should waterproof our decorations to the best of our abilities Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbiedzinski Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 How is everyone applying stuff to their cars? I'm concerned about damaging the paint or leaving residue afterward. Additionally my decorations were designed to be used with the top down and no rain, so I'm not sure what to do now. I have a big stuffed bear I was going to tie onto the boot too, but I don't want him all wet either. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 How is everyone applying stuff to their cars? I'm concerned about damaging the paint or leaving residue afterward. Additionally my decorations were designed to be used with the top down and no rain, so I'm not sure what to do now. I have a big stuffed bear I was going to tie onto the boot too, but I don't want him all wet either. Suggestions? He can always ride in the passangers seat and wave!! we will make sure you are on the rightside so it is on the side facing the crowd. blue painter tape works great with not leaving residue. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ali also said gaffers tape which I will have some there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I was talking with Brandy on Sunday (should have made the comment earlier) and she mentioned lunch after the parade. I was thinking we can go to 234 in Manassas and there are various places to eat. We tought that Logans Steak house would be a good option. Any toughts?Oh I'm all about the steak... about the steak... about the steak... NO VEGGIES! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 He can always ride in the passangers seat and wave!! we will make sure you are on the rightside so it is on the side facing the crowd. blue painter tape works great with not leaving residue. Ali also said gaffers tape which I will have some there. Gaffers tape will probably work better in the rain and won't harm the paint. Blue painters tape will leave less residue but I know from autocross it won't stick well in the rain. If you're really worried about your paint apply a light coat of wax or detailing spray first to help with removal later. I agree with Corey (Wow, this is a first) put your stuffed animal inside the passenger seat Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbiedzinski Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 There's a diner called the Jukebox Diner on 234. The food is decent, but more so I've seen them host some car events in their parking lot. They'd probably enjoy seeing all the Minis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm dropping SMOKIE off for Service Saturday AM. If anyone needs a co-pilot, Swing by and pick me up. :itsme: 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm dropping SMOKIE off for Service Saturday AM. If anyone needs a co-pilot, Swing by and pick me up. :itsme: We have to be at PTuning by 7:30 I think it might be too early Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 We have to be at PTuning by 7:30 I think it might be too early I can drop her Friday night but I understand if you can't find a spot for "The Quitta" 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I can drop her Friday night but I understand if you can't find a spot for "The Quitta" You're like Jello, there's always room. Let me chat with Mark Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm looking at the weather and it looks like we should be OK while we prep the cars, during the parade we might get light rain and the heavier rain will be in the afternoon. Let's hope it stays like that Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRican MC40 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm looking at the weather and it looks like we should be OK while we prep the cars, during the parade we might get light rain and the heavier rain will be in the afternoon. Let's hope it stays like that I hope it holds off, if not it will be a bunch of crowded MINIS and mini going down the parade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm looking at the weather and it looks like we should be OK while we prep the cars, during the parade we might get light rain and the heavier rain will be in the afternoon. Let's hope it stays like that I fingers crossed 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I confirmed with Mike at P-Tuning and they're expecting us Now someone go do a sun dance Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 I have waterproofed all of the jokes and chatted with Mike at P-Tuning. If it's raining we can pull the MINIs inside, dry them off apply decoration and then send them back out :top: I know Haemish and I will need to do that. Make sure you guys bring microfiber towels Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Bring some towels and spare cloths if you are a walker also. Don't need to be wet longer then need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 All, a quick reminded we will be moving from ptuning to the staging area at 0750. We must be in there no later than 0830. This is a hard time please be there prior to is pulling out. Thanks 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstable Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Are we going to be able to get to the staging area from P tuning? I just looked at where P-Tuning is on the map, and they are past the end of the parade route, which means for us to get to the staging area we need to drive up the parade route. Do we know what time they are closing the roads? Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...