TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 Totally love the crown idea! My family always had Christmas Crackers on Christmas Eve so I love the whole concept. Also, it goes really well with my crown tattoo. I'd like to volunteer to join your merry band of minions and help out. Any chance we can do it sometime this weekend? I'm out of the country from the 26th thru the 1st. I have family in town but don't let me stop you guys. I might be free Sunday before the board meeting. We have the parade on the agenda for the meeting so feel free to come and join in Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Poison Ivy Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 I was volunteered to ride my unicycle (I didn't mind) so that free's up a car space in the parade.
1975_mini Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Sherri, Unfortunately I am pretty busy this weekend, but I will be at the board meeting on Sunday to discuss the parade event. I can bring the cracker supplies with me if you were planning on attending. All, I did some more thinking on the concept for the parade of how to tie all these cars together. I was thinking an exploded xmas cracker. The common components in a cracker are candy, a joke, a trinket (toy), and a crown. So I was thinking a front and rear MINI each with half a cracker like it had been broken open. The other MINIs between I was thinking two with a joke theme, two with a candy theme, two toy theme, and two crown themed. That would be 10 vehicles. Since Sherri has a Crown Tattoo I feel you are an expert and get to be a crown themed car. If those identified as drivers please claim a theme, by posting on here. First come first served. Cracker front: Corey Candy x2: Melissa & unstable Jokes x2: Ali & edge Trinkits (toys) x2: mbiedzinski & Ray Crown x2: Sherri Cracker rear: Brandy I have been asked to present everything to the board on Sunday for the final thumbs up. Please get your ideas or concerns posted by Saturday afternoon so I can be sure they are included. Edited November 30, 2014 by 1975_mini 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 Tigger and I want jokes! I love the exploding cracker Catalina can ride her unicycle amongst us and hand out candy if she wants. We can't throw anything Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 There's room for one more car and we could use some sign holders Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 Got you for jokes. I will have the kids there so there are three to hand out crackers and candy, or carry the banner. I want as many folks to be able to participate so I plan on walking while brandy drives, but I will hold off on winterizing Watson and if there are no takers I will bring him out. Tigger and I want jokes! I love the exploding cracker Catalina can ride her unicycle amongst us and hand out candy if she wants. We can't throw anything 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 good for you, but which theme are you decorating your car. :rofl::rofl::rofl: Got you. I want candy! 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
mbiedzinski Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 I'm available this weekend as well, although I'm trying to get some painting accomplished in the new house as well. The hot pink and purple bedroom and bathroom just aren't working for us.
1975_mini Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 The spot is yours if you would like to drive, or we can put you as a walker and then you are less comitted to the event if house stuff comes up. Just let us know.:top: I'm available this weekend as well, although I'm trying to get some painting accomplished in the new house as well. The hot pink and purple bedroom and bathroom just aren't working for us. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
mbiedzinski Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 I was already on the list to drive. I was just saying if anyone is getting together to create stuff, I'm available. As for the theme, I'll take one of the toy spots. I have a big stuffed bear that I think I can incorporate.
1975_mini Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 oops, sorry. i see that now. toys, got you. I was already on the list to drive. I was just saying if anyone is getting together to create stuff, I'm available. As for the theme, I'll take one of the toy spots. I have a big stuffed bear that I think I can incorporate. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 There's still one car spot left! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
isherri Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 Delighted to wear my crown, and I'm going to start constructing a crown for My Precious right away. I didn't realize there was a board meeting this weekend, but I'm free on Sunday so I can come and just act all crafty while they get on with the board stuff. Super excited with the direction we are headed in, very festive AND British! Everybody wins!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Posted November 21, 2014 So Corey (1975 MINI) and I met in Manassas tonight at the mandatory parade planning meeting. He graciously took over the lead on the planning of the parade and I am so thankful. :adore: It's even worth the crap that I took for being 3 minutes late getting to the meeting, and I got stuck behind the world's longest train. wah wah wah Anyway, He will be posting all of the details about timing etc. He's got it all under control. I confirmed with Mike at PTuning that we can use their shop as a staging area. He said of course and he'll have cookies and coffee for us. He declared his love for the club, I told him he was awesome, there was much mutual appreciation :love: So now we need everyone else to please reply to Corey with what part of the cracker you want to represent. Once we have pairs we can work as teams. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Hello all, We were able to solidify some of the planning for the parade at the board meeting last evening. One of our great vendors, PTuning, has been kind enough to allow us to meet and stage vehicles that are not in the parade in their parking lot. They will have coffee and cookies available at beginning at 0730. We will be moving to the staging area at 0750, it is less than 2 miles. We must be in the staging area NLT 0830. We are still looking for a few walkers if anyone is interested in handing out candy and crackers. Also there is still an available spot if someone would like to show off their MINI. Come enjoy the morning with us. The parade begins at 10:00 and we are 23rd group to roll out (first quarter) so we should be done before noon. The parade ends only ¾ of a mile from PTuning, we will pick up walkers and return to the PTuning parking lot to unload. I will be posting an event to help prepare car decorations and assembly crackers on 30 Nov, additional information will be in that thread. Please feel free to post any questions on this thread, or feel free to PM or email me directly. Finally I need to send a description of our theme “Cracking Good Time”, below is what I have put together. I am not an English major as those of you that have read my posts can attest. Please read it over and mock any errors or if you have any rewording please let me know. I plan to submit the final draft on Wednesday. “Much like the uniquely British MINI, the Christmas cracker has been a staple of the Christmas Holiday in Britain. Developed in the Victorian area by Tom Smith as a way to package his bon-bons, they have evolved to today’s version, which contain several key components represented by the MINIs before you.” 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
unstable Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sign me up as a piece of candy. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
1975_mini Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 got you Sign me up as a piece of candy. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
NYRican MC40 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 I spoke to Jessie, and I think (fingers crossed) that she and lttl rey can be walkers
melissa99 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 I spoke to Jessie, and I think (fingers crossed) that she and lttl rey can be walkers If Rey is walking, that will help me convince Matthew to be a walker too!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Posted November 25, 2014 If Rey is walking, that will help me convince Matthew to be a walker too! Can we dress the kids as crackers? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Lt. Dan Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Well gang, even though I was the one that brought it up, I have to change my RSVP to a "NO"... Personnel changes at the dealership mean I'm stuck working that Saturday now...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Posted November 25, 2014 Well gang, even though I was the one that brought it up, I have to change my RSVP to a "NO"... Personnel changes at the dealership mean I'm stuck working that Saturday now... Oh no, I'm so sorry Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Well gang, even though I was the one that brought it up, I have to change my RSVP to a "NO"... Personnel changes at the dealership mean I'm stuck working that Saturday now... Sorry to hear 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Posted November 29, 2014 In case anyone missed it Cory is hosting a prep party on Sunday http://dcmetrominis.org/forum/topic/3544-cristmas-parade-decoration-and-cracker-building/?do=findComment&comment=47615 Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
