Spring Fling 2010: Drive & Brunch in VA wine country

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

That was fun! Thanks Hamesh, Laura and Alan for facilitating such a wonderful day of MINI fun.

 

I just exported the data from my Garmin, but I can't figure out how to share all the details. Here's the overview though, I had auto stop on so the clock s

[tucker-n-buddy]

I second the thanks to all of those responsible for arranging the trip. Might have to leave the kids at home next time so we can do the whole run. The mini just isnt big enough for 4 adult sized people. May have to check out that countryman when it come

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

anyone want to see the pics I took they're right here

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/AliDrew/20100418DCMMSpringFling#

 

I got a few shots of people smiling in their MINI's, nothing like happy MINI people

 

Ali

[VioletDC]

I third that emotion! This was the first bona fide run 4 me & Scoopie, and I must say, we both had a ball! Everything was so well coordinated and thoughtfully planned--I was VERY impressed! :highfive: Scoopie is a little miffed about he

[keckert]

Hamesh and Laura,

 

Thank you for putting together a great and fun event today. I think everyone had a great time. I'm looking forward to MOTD! :top:

 

Thanks for all you do for this club!

[JustJAY]

Had fun today. I uploaded a small video to YouTube. Just waiting for them to do their thing!

 

Here it is. I did it quick, so some rough editing and short.

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[FAST060]

Kudos +1! :congrats:

 

Great Run! I am happy that this run will also be the subject of my "First DCMM Run" Story. Not only did I get to hang out with some awesome people but I really got a chance to see my MINI in action!

I hope I didn't ride the brake

[Brian0758]

Had fun today. I uploaded a small video to YouTube. Just waiting for them to do their thing!

 

Here it is. I did it quick, so some rough editing and short.

 

 

:rock: love the point of view with the camera mounted l

[kgdblu]

great run! It did cheer me up a bit. Glad folks had a good time....good job Haemish and Laura, the group leaders, and of course, Rab...the Section D man!

:congrats:

[Jeremy1026]

Loved the video, especially the 3:15 mark when the double yellow line became optional.

[maacodale]

Hey Folks, we had a great time. I think the other R MINI guys did too. I'd love to see half that many MINI's come out to our events. Of course we did have 24 at our Fall Colors Run. Once we got out of suburbia the roads were great. No matter how many ru

[IndiCooper]

AWESOME drive today!!!!!! those where some amazing twisties!!!:motor:

love the video jay!!!!! lookin forward to the next drive!! see yall at the dragon!!!

[Scavenger]

Great Video Jay, can't wait to see the twisty bits!:rock:

[JustJAY]

Loved the video, especially the 3:15 mark when the double yellow line became optional.

 

You mean the left turn? Gotta cross it to turn.... :rock:

[LV2CRNR]

Glad to see everyone had fun. Wish I could of made it, but I was not in a good condition to be driving. Loved it last year and I'm going to be there next year.

 

Jason

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

Great video Jay, liked the music too. What was that?

 

Ali

[VioletDC]

Had fun today. I uploaded a small video to YouTube. Just waiting for them to do their thing!

 

Here it is. I did it quick, so some rough editing and short.

 

 

That was awesome, Jay! Love the music, 2!

[VioletDC]

anyone want to see the pics I took they're right here

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/AliDrew/20100418DCMMSpringFling#

 

I got a few shots of people smiling in their MINI's, nothing like happy MINI people

 

Ali

 

[COL

[kwikrick]

thank you edge green cactus hyprblu :congrats: & all the members for making my first dcmm run most informative & lotsa fun. i learned more about minis from jay in 20 minutes--and rediscovered how much i like driving them:motor:

always nice to see "old"

[JustJAY]

The song is Low Life by Front Line Assembly on the album Artificial Soldier

 

Originally I thought it was an Asphalt Jungle song, but realized I had used that on another

[minirab]

Edge, like I told you, that was one of the best, thanks!:motor:

[Mr EZ]

had a great time, as always. Thanks Haemish, Laura, Alan, Rab and all for putting it together and make it so fun. Glad to see some of you who I hadn't seen in a year or so and glad to meet some other.

 

See you in two weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!:rock:

[Edge]

Hey everyone - thanks for coming to the Spring Fling. It went off as well as I could have ever hoped, especially for a group our size.

 

A particularly special thanks to:

 

 

[*]Laura (GreenCactus) - Group B leader/relayer

[*]Alan (Scavenger) - Grou

[JAB 67]

I too had a great time; many thanks to those who orchestrated it.

 

As for suggestions, it would be better if those relaying info over the radio identified themselves by group and position within the group so that the rest of us could put the info/warni

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

I would prefer Sat both because of the food options at the restaurant and also because I could barely drag my butt out of bed at 6:00 this morning. I sent Mark an email about a party and he said he was too tired to think about it or ever doing anything