wyretrip Posted July 16, 2018 Report Posted July 16, 2018 Event Title: DCMM Club Picnic Pre-Run Event Date: 08/05/2018 10:00 AM Event Address: 1011 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States Updated Sun Aug 5, 7:03AM: Good Morning MINIacs! The ferry is CLOSED this morning so we will be following the ALTERNATE ROUTE LISTED BELOW! ALTERNATE ROUTE IF THE FERRY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY AUG 5: Start Time: Will stay the same. 10AM. Start Location: Will stay the same. Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) First Pickup Point in MD: 10:21AM Rocky Point Creamery (4401 Tuscarora Rd, Tuscarora, MD 21790) Second Pickup Point in MD: 10:44AM Cuginis Retaurant & Bar (19616 Fisher Ave H, Poolesville, MD 20837) New Arrival Time at DCMM Club Picnic: 12:20PM --- Get the day started right and arrive to the Annual Club Picnic with a pack of MINIs! We will be meeting at Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) to take a scenic ride along the Maryland side of the Potomac river and C&O Canal! The run will start by heading over to White's Ferry for ride across the Potomac. White's Ferry requires $5 CASH for a one way ticket. Once in Maryland we will head east towards Poolesville and then dip south to skirt along the southern border of Maryland for some nice wooded B roads. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of the Potomac River and the C&O canal. The run is scheduled to take 1 hour and 42 minutes 2 hours and 20 minutes and will end at the site of our 2018 DCMM Annual Club Picnic! Map of Run: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D13MJUWe8E4RN8J4Rug6ERs2mzn7mI9D&usp=sharing Turn by Turn: 2018 DCMM Annual Picnic Pre-Run.pdf RSVP on the event here: DCMM Club Picnic Pre-Run 1
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 I LOVE picnic pre-runs!!!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
NYRican MC40 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Posted July 20, 2018 Probably wont make the run in order to set up at Carl's house
wyretrip Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Posted July 24, 2018 Update: Going out to do the pre-run this weekend. Will update the starting location and details after everything is settled. Get ready to Motor! 1
wyretrip Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Posted July 29, 2018 Update: Route has been finalized and details updated! Get the day started right and arrive to the Annual Club Picnic with a pack of MINIs! We will be meeting at Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) to take a scenic ride along the Maryland side of the Potomac river and C&O Canal! The run will start by heading over to White's Ferry for ride across the Potomac. White's Ferry requires $5 CASH for a one way ticket. Once in Maryland we will head east towards Poolesville and then dip south to skirt along the southern border of Maryland for some nice wooded B roads. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of the Potomac River and the C&O canal. The run is scheduled to take 1 hour and 42 minutes and will end at the site of our 2018 DCMM Annual Club Picnic! Map of Run: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D13MJUWe8E4RN8J4Rug6ERs2mzn7mI9D&usp=sharing Turn by Turn: 2018 DCMM Annual Picnic Pre-Run.pdf
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 Sounds like an adventure!!! 1 Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
MINIFIED Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 Other commitment, Saturday, darn it! Have fun, hopefully see y'all soon!
wyretrip Posted July 30, 2018 Author Report Posted July 30, 2018 16 hours ago, MINIFIED said: Other commitment, Saturday, darn it! Have fun, hopefully see y'all soon! It is Sunday, if that makes a difference for you!
GreenCactus Posted July 30, 2018 Report Posted July 30, 2018 We will meet you on the Maryland side of the ferry! 3
SierraRoses Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Can't wait! Bringing a friend too! Edited August 2, 2018 by Sollestia
1975_mini Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 I am stealing Laura’s idea and I will also meet you an the MD side of the ferry 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
althewoodworker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 I also will meet on the MD side of White’s ferry, if it in operation. The last couple of times we tried to cross the ferry it was not in operational due to all the current rain fall. Best to call to check before the crossing
wyretrip Posted August 4, 2018 Author Report Posted August 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, aldthewoodworker said: Best to call to check before the crossing Thanks Al, I will give them a call in the morning. We were in business when I did the pre-run pre-run so hopefully no issues. I will message everyone if there is any change of plan tomorrow.
GreenCactus Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 They just announced they are closed today. Hopefully it won’t rain anymore and they’ll be open tomorrow.
althewoodworker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 If the ferry is shut down on Sunday and you cross the river at Point of Rocks bridge and take MD route 28 to get back on track I will meet the group at the Rocky Point Creamery parking lot which is 1.5 miles from the bridge on route MD route 28. If the ferry is running I'll be at the MD side of the ferry. Let us know Sunday A.M.
wyretrip Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Posted August 5, 2018 Updated Sun Aug 5, 7:03AM: Good Morning MINIacs! The ferry is CLOSED this morning so we will be following the ALTERNATE ROUTE LISTED BELOW! ALTERNATE ROUTE IF THE FERRY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY AUG 5: Start Time: Will stay the same. 10AM. Start Location: Will stay the same. Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) First Pickup Point in MD: 10:21AM Rocky Point Creamery (4401 Tuscarora Rd, Tuscarora, MD 21790) Second Pickup Point in MD: 10:44AM Cuginis Retaurant & Bar (19616 Fisher Ave H, Poolesville, MD 20837) New Arrival Time at DCMM Club Picnic: 12:20PM 1
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 5, 2018 Report Posted August 5, 2018 Amelia and I are here Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 6, 2018 Report Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks @wyretrip for organizing and leading the run today! 2 Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
wyretrip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Report Posted August 6, 2018 Had great weather and some nice twisties! Thanks to all who attended!