PMSL @ Buttons!!! Nice one mate!! :D

Seeing as everyone found it so funny ( :rolleyes: @ Rakey ) I've decided to post my Passport photo.

Gonna regret this I know

http://www.buttonit.org.uk/stuff/passport.jpg
why do you do it??

PMSL:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Dish guy ish Crayzee!!!! :D

Hi Shane. Glad you're home at last. :)
Hi Ruthie, thanks & likewise.

Right, I'm off to wrestle with Photoshop for a few hours. Back later with a few select piccies, I hope. You lot have really set a high bar for this and high expectations. I don't have too many of the really good, post-drinking shots though--most of mine are daytime shots. :D

Seeing as everyone found it so funny ( :rolleyes: @ Rakey ) I've decided to post my Passport photo.

Gonna regret this I know

http://www.buttonit.org.uk/stuff/passport.jpg

It feckin' is feckin' funny ! :D PMSL ! :D

I don't have too many of the really good, post-drinking shots though--most of mine are daytime shots. :D


Why would that be???? :confused: :confused: ;) :D

k buttons I think i ought to take some of the heat off ya mate!

Cheers mate :D :D

Well let's put it this way, DK beeched on the beech :p
Don't know why she decided to take the ramp onto the sand straight on and not follow Aidens route :confused:
I have not taken Apple onto a beach before, so how the hell was I to know to avoid the soft bits? :rolleyes:

Apple was not harmed, just a bit of sandwich that I managed to bring in with me on my feet :rolleyes:

Besides, I was not the only one who beached, so there :p

DK ;) :apple:

buttons, you look sooooooo young :eek:

Sweet sixteen baby ;)

Your all Feckin Fools! :D

Why would that be???? :confused: :confused: ;) :D
Er, drinking and big camera equipment don't mix (learned from experience:o). Much better left to the point&shoots, of which there were ample. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :p

Really gutted we couldn't make it to the start, looked awesome :(

We were delayed in Dublin for an hour while we got DKs tyre repaired.
Oh well there's always next year ;)
It was a real shame to miss the start of the meet in Cork :(

Hats off to the guys and gals for staying with me :D

AND BIG THANK YOU to Maxwell Motors for fixing the tyre valve for me, for free!!!

DK ;) :apple:

Here's a bunch of pics from the grouping at O'Leary's. I had only ever seen one classic Mini before. It was fantastic to see so many all in one place. Was an exciting launch as we all filed out of the lot with police escort. Must have been a sight to behold at the roundabouts as we all drove past the stopped traffic. :D


http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832585.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832699.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832689.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832685.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832675.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832670.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832665.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832658.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832651.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832647.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832638.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832632.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832623.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832621.jpg

Aiden, Steve, Michele, Barry and Shane. :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832617.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832611.jpg

Our humble leader, Gerard. Don't know who the other fellow is, sorry.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832608.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832605.jpg

Aiden, Buttons and Steve. :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832602.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832597.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832593.jpg

Steve :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832589.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832573.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832569.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832557.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832550.jpg

I fell in love with this one. A classic Mini pickup truck. :p

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52832705.jpg

:D :D

Helloooooo!! :D

Sell the Ka, sell the Ka, sell the Ka...
Sell the Ka, sell the Ka!!! :D

And welcome to MINI2, I believe you already know a few of us quite well :D

DK ;) :apple:

Hmmm, am I too early to register for next year :) :) :)

Hmmm, am I too early to register for next year :) :) :)

Nope. Here ya go. :)

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58129&page=1

The Blarney kissers :D

Magdalene
http://buttonit.org.uk/m2m/mizenmalin2004_013.jpg

Steve
http://buttonit.org.uk/m2m/mizenmalin2004_014.jpg

Aiden - like he needs the gift of the gab :rolleyes: :D
http://buttonit.org.uk/m2m/mizenmalin2004_015.jpg

Shane
http://buttonit.org.uk/m2m/mizenmalin2004_016.jpg

And after much convincing.... Ruthie :D
http://buttonit.org.uk/m2m/mizenmalin2004_017.jpg


I've already kissed it once before, I did it again, but didn't take a picture :)

My knees were shaking after that. :p Great pics Buttons.

Some pics of the drive to Mizen. :)


http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837470.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837465.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837461.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837457.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837451.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837446.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837443.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837435.jpg

Great piccys Ruthie.........:D

I should have combed my hair ! :p :D

We arrive at Mizen. :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837433.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837428.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837423.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837419.jpg

Was absolutely beautiful at Mizen. Pictures do not do it justice imo. :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837416.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837397.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837392.jpg

Went inside the visitor's center and had a snack.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837412.jpg

Sorry. Don't know the names of these folks. You may recognize them.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837409.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837406.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837402.jpg

Shane in the foreground.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837388.jpg

Aiden and a lovely lady. Didn't catch her name.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837383.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837376.jpg

Shane, Michele and Barry. Not sure who the other fellow is. Sorry.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837365.jpg

A few straggler Mini2ers show up a bit later. Aiden with Mad Brummie and MartinL.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837372.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52837355.jpg

Here's a cute pic of Michele on Barry's shoulders getting a picture of Rakey's roof at Mizen. :p

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52839382.jpg

Wow, some great pics so far. My humble offerings will be delayed--Photoshop is currently crunching on them but it will probably be past most of your (non-holiday) bedtimes before I've finished organizing, sizing, etc.

In the meantime, if anyone is looking for a photo hosting site, check out www.smugmug.com (http://www.smugmug.com). There's an annual fee but the site is better than most. It looks good (black background like Mini2!) and it's pretty flexible for viewing (you can choose what size you want). I've got a couple galleries up there and that is where the bulk of my piccies will be posted once they're ready. If you do want to sign up with SmugMug, please use the referrer code dqUlLsPlV3RXk, which will give you a discount (and me too).

From Mizen we drove to the Kenmare Bay Hotel. Got up before sunrise at 6am on Friday for the longest leg of the run - 350 miles. It was raining, but the weather turned and it was a gorgeous day. :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840802.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840798.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840795.jpg

A few 6am faces. MartinL. :p

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840790.jpg

Robbert :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840777.jpg

Jo and Beth :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840767.jpg

Chris - love this pic :)

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840754.jpg

Dora and her Mini

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840771.jpg

Petrol stop

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840761.jpg

These guys were often seen along the side of the road doing Mini repairs. :p

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840748.jpg

Mad Brummie getting interviewed by the press at the petrol station.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL201/1565430/4243376/52840740.jpg

Wow, some great pics so far. My humble offerings will be delayed--Photoshop is currently crunching on them but it will probably be past most of your (non-holiday) bedtimes before I've finished organizing, sizing, etc.

In the meantime, if anyone is looking for a photo hosting site, check out www.smugmug.com (http://www.smugmug.com). There's an annual fee but the site is better than most. It looks good (black background like Mini2!) and it's pretty flexible for viewing (you can choose what size you want). I've got a couple galleries up there and that is where the bulk of my piccies will be posted once they're ready. If you do want to sign up with SmugMug, please use the referrer code dqUlLsPlV3RXk, which will give you a discount (and me too).

That's cool Shane. I use Picture Trail, but tbh it's a pain in the neck. :rolleyes: ;)

that is a good pic Ruthie and I look inteligent too!! :p emphasis on 'look' ;) :p

Hey being interviewed by a camera crew at 7am, having had very little sleep and having a hangover is a damn good effort if you ask me!!! :D

Clare is going to like it. ;)

heres a few more (sorry Paul, this must be crippling the site bandwidth! :D )

Mad B after climbing 162 steps up from the Giants Causeway
http://www.winmoz.co.uk/MTM-026.jpg
Shane after the same climb
http://www.winmoz.co.uk/MTM-028.jpg
Ruthie and Aiden (is this cruel?)
http://www.winmoz.co.uk/MTM-029.jpg
Charger_Pete and Heather
http://www.winmoz.co.uk/MTM-030.jpg

OK - no more :D

S:yeblack: