Ok, we made it home
I was wondering why it was so quiet after the trip! I never got an email about postings and didn't know anyone had done any. Sorry for being so quiet. That is SO un-Ducttape.
As everyone mentioned the Southern 1 group made it south with (almost) no problems. At least none as severe as Pete's. I'm glad to hear by mid week you seem to have that under control now. So sorry for what couldn't have been a pleasant wallet or time experience.
Keeping with tradition, when we got to 381 I slid through the intersection, again. On the way up I said to Jacob 'there it is!' as we slid past. On the way down Sarah said I need to be a little closer to draft her and get her spray to clean my windshield. As I am pulling up what I missed was the announcement we were there and turning. All of a sudden, she is stopping RIGHT in front of me. This can't be right, so I veered left, passing her. Then, K8 is right in front of me, turning left! So I veered right, in between her and Sarah. Damn, there is that friggin' James Bay Road snow wall again. I veered left and managed to pull out of the 40 mph skid. It's a good thing Jacob doesn't drive because he had NO idea just what was happening (hence, Mrs. Ducttape doesn't either
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Can you imagine if I took out Ducttape III
and TWO more MINIs on an Arctic run? Sarah would never have shared the rest of her brownies.
The trip was really grand. (Except for the 381 drive-bys, and Pete's mechanics) everything about it was great as far as I am concerned. I loved that we picked up on the fly and drive another 1000 klicks or so and had just as much fun. Hats off to Ross for not only superlative planning but to everyone who attended, just for being there and contributing.
I've emailed everyone some quick pictures. I hope to have the balance done by Sunday and will work on a web page. If I have individual pictures I think you'll like I will email them, and feel free to ask if you see one I didn;t send and I will forward it.
And, remember, only three years to the Alcan 5000 MINI Winter Run...
BTW, My August 08 delivery Clubman had about 2200 miles when I left Wednesday afternoon and 5500 when I returned Tuesday night. That's 9 months of driving in the week!
