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FLiPSiDE · Nov 10th, 2002, 04:29 AM

looks great.. bummed i couldnt b there.. but i had a choice of jetski'n or driving the 30 year old mini around in 40 degree heat.. i see there were a few other brave classic mini souls out there.. but i just couldnt do it

sorry guys i'll b there 100% at the next one..

PS am i the only sydney sider with a black roof? haha

GMS COOPER S · Nov 10th, 2002, 04:51 PM

You guys are quick to get things up on the web....true, it was great seeing the 5 S's all together on the freeway.....I assume everyone got home in one piece.

rich · Nov 10th, 2002, 10:03 PM

I'm sorry I couldn't make this meet guys

Sounds like a lot of fun & pics are great

I did however spot a certain DS/W MCS driving past Wollongong harbour 5pm Saturday... IML377! Car looked good mate

FLiPSiDE · Nov 10th, 2002, 11:49 PM

hah i saw IML337 drive past wetherill park at like 6:45.. he was clockin up the K's this weekend

so now after my dismal effort this weekend.. we still having another meet on the 24th?

IML337 · Nov 11th, 2002, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rich
I'm sorry I couldn't make this meet guys

Sounds like a lot of fun & pics are great

I did however spot a certain DS/W MCS driving past Wollongong harbour 5pm Saturday... IML377! Car looked good mate

yerp - that would have been me, and yes wes, on sunday that was me too... I spent all weekend driving the doors off my S and I had a ball

The nav got me a bit lost on one occasion, but other than that it was all good

I've done almost 3100km in a month!! It's starting to loosen up now and I'm loving it.

Gotta go say goodbye to my beloved Audi A3 now.

Cheers...

Smurfn · Nov 11th, 2002, 05:06 AM

I agree that seeing the 5 in a row was great, pity it wasn't more.

Thanks for posting pictures so quick Nick, they came out well.

I look forward to meeting up with all again, but I won't be able to make the 24th.

nhodge · Nov 11th, 2002, 05:17 AM

Arrived home OK. Straight into 8 hours of work!

I agree: it was great to catch up with other Cooper S owners. Maybe on the 24th, we can talk more about MINIs than Audis

Mrs nhodge and nhodge JR want to come along on the next trip. Maybe Homebush, this time?

Hey, Smurfin: it just your wedding anniversary. What a better way of celebrating than by... nah, it would never fly.

Nick

dsc68 · Nov 11th, 2002, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FLiPSiDE
so now after my dismal effort this weekend.. we still having another meet on the 24th?

The 24th is free in my calendar. How about a trip out Canberra way so Clarus and I can join in. The weather is just right for a nice trip down the South Coast, Clyde Mountain is pure Mini territory.

nhodge · Nov 11th, 2002, 05:52 AM

Hi Nick

Thought that would get your attention.

My name is Chris, we met on Sunday, I have the Green Mini with the PU55Y license plates (and cameras).

Not quite sure what happened on Sunday we were supposed to stop at the entrance to the gorge but it all got muddled up and we ended up trundling down behind a commodore station wagon (Damn, I could have stayed at home in Bulli and done that). Then we all got separated.

Anyway, If you and your friends are interested in coming down the South Coast for a blast anytime, I would be more than happy to show you some of the best mini roads in Australia. We certainly don't have as many Police down here. I have plenty of time on my hands mid week and weekends so just give me a yell. Anything from one mini up is a bonus, I head out for a run two or three times a week anyway (yep I get lots of fun out of my car). Also my mini doesn't mind hanging around with the new minis, in fact I write a weekly motoring / motorsport column for a few publications and a new Mini V Old Mini editorial with pics would look quite cool. I've also got the miniature cameras to play with so if you have a digital camera with AV in ports It's easy to set up a camera in your car.

Enough babble from me, the URL for the web page where we all meet is http://www.minimania.com (go to the classic site and click on message board). I'm Ozmotorsport. Just look for links talking about MDC, that's the name of our little unofficial mini club (mini owners drinking club or something). Also if you want to see the pics and videos from the weekend you can check out my web page at http://www.pu55y.isonfire.com

No picking on my web design skills

Hope to hear from you soon.

Chris

FLiPSiDE · Nov 11th, 2002, 07:06 AM

aaaaight

24th is a go-er mayb we can cruise down south and have the canberra boys meet us someplace.. dunno if u guys wanna go all the way 2 canberra mayb half way?

where's good?

i hope NPU55Y comes.. wanna ask him about putting the cooper front end on the clubman

IML337 · Nov 11th, 2002, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nhodge
Maybe on the 24th, we can talk more about MINIs than Audis

yeah, ummmm, sorry 'bout that Nick. Matt and I are Audi nutters, and what with those other guys there, we just got carried away. Definately more MINI talk next time

A selection of images I took on the day

See you on the 24th!

Tim

rich · Nov 11th, 2002, 08:33 AM

I'm still on for 24th... Robertson pie shop in the Southern Highlands is a good spot. There's that nice run up Macquarie Pass for lovers of twisty roads

Whatever... I'm easy, though Canberra would be a stretch with Mrs rich

What's good motoring territory in between Syd & Can?

Smurfn · Nov 13th, 2002, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nhodge

Hey, Smurfin: it just your wedding anniversary. What a better way of celebrating than by... nah, it would never fly.

Nick

Number 5, apparently it is important or something.

That has already been vetoed, I wouldn't even think of risking it.

IML337 · Nov 13th, 2002, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rich
I'm still on for 24th... Robertson pie shop in the Southern Highlands is a good spot. There's that nice run up Macquarie Pass for lovers of twisty roads

Whatever... I'm easy, though Canberra would be a stretch with Mrs rich

What's good motoring territory in between Syd & Can?

Yeah - Robertson Pie Shop sounds good

I hope the pies are as good there as they are at Pie in the Sky

The only 'good' way I can think of getting to Robertson would be to go south through the Royal National Park, down the motorway to Albion Park, and up Macquarie pass as you said. Then perhaps a relaxing cruise home on the Hume in the afternoon...?

Surely there's an 'Old Hume Highway' like the Old Pacific Highway that we can take?? Isn't there a Razorback Mountain or something down that way? I don't know the back roads down there very well...

thoughts anyone?

Tim

dsc68 · Nov 13th, 2002, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IML337

Surely there's an 'Old Hume Highway' like the Old Pacific Highway that we can take??

Yep, from Mittagong through Camden all the way to Liverpool.

ozmotorsport · Nov 13th, 2002, 07:44 AM

Is in Real mini owner allowed to sneak in here???? OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH has that new car smell.

Anyway just wanted to jump in and let you know atht the guys you ran into at the Pie in the Sky have arranged a south coast run for 8 December 2002 and we would like to see a few new minis there.

if you are ineterested, all the details are on my web page http://www.pu55y.isonfire.com

email me if you itend joining us so I can keep a tab of expected numbers motorsport@austarnet.com.au

BTW the trip from hornsby to National Park took me less than 45 minutes last week so that may help you work out your travel time.

Better get back to the rusty old 10 inch wheeled, 4 speed, no climate control site before security has meen tossed out.

FLiPSiDE · Nov 13th, 2002, 08:03 AM

i dont think any1 will mind, least of all me, i own both an oldie and a newie

interested in the meet of yours i'll keep it in mind and see what im doin closer 2 the date, but should be all good

GMS COOPER S · Nov 13th, 2002, 04:23 PM

It all sounds great unfortunately I'll be overseas for a week.......count me in for the next one.....hopefully next time I'll be able to keep up with S4matt & IML337...happy and safe cruising

FLiPSiDE · Nov 17th, 2002, 03:57 AM

and just back to the mooney mooney / tom uglys thing

yeah i was wrong it was tom ugly's ...

see u all next week

ozmotorsport · Nov 17th, 2002, 04:07 AM

Quick update on whos comming so far.

THree new Minis (BMW), Three Clubbies, 8 Morris Minis, 2 MG and one sensational Lotus Elise. The number is growing daily. Hope we can add you to the list.

Yes 100% Tom Uglies bridge - thought that in the first pic but didn't want to sound like a know it all. Nice Hamburger shop just there called Pauls Famous Burgers.

Nov 10th, 2002, 10:03 PM	#43 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	I'm sorry I couldn't make this meet guys Sounds like a lot of fun & pics are great I did however spot a certain DS/W MCS driving past Wollongong harbour 5pm Saturday... IML377! Car looked good mate Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

Nov 11th, 2002, 05:06 AM	#46 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	I agree that seeing the 5 in a row was great, pity it wasn't more. Thanks for posting pictures so quick Nick, they came out well. I look forward to meeting up with all again, but I won't be able to make the 24th. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Nov 11th, 2002, 05:20 AM	#48 (permalink)
dsc68 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 186 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by FLiPSiDE so now after my dismal effort this weekend.. we still having another meet on the 24th? The 24th is free in my calendar. How about a trip out Canberra way so Clarus and I can join in. The weather is just right for a nice trip down the South Coast, Clyde Mountain is pure Mini territory. Dean MCS CR/W with bonnet stripes, DSC, full leather, MPSW, alarm. trip computer, X-Lites Superduperminicooperexpertengineering

Nov 11th, 2002, 05:52 AM	#49 (permalink)
nhodge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 332 Offline	From Chris, N-PU55Y: Old Minis Rule Hi Nick Thought that would get your attention. My name is Chris, we met on Sunday, I have the Green Mini with the PU55Y license plates (and cameras). Not quite sure what happened on Sunday we were supposed to stop at the entrance to the gorge but it all got muddled up and we ended up trundling down behind a commodore station wagon (Damn, I could have stayed at home in Bulli and done that). Then we all got separated. Anyway, If you and your friends are interested in coming down the South Coast for a blast anytime, I would be more than happy to show you some of the best mini roads in Australia. We certainly don't have as many Police down here. I have plenty of time on my hands mid week and weekends so just give me a yell. Anything from one mini up is a bonus, I head out for a run two or three times a week anyway (yep I get lots of fun out of my car). Also my mini doesn't mind hanging around with the new minis, in fact I write a weekly motoring / motorsport column for a few publications and a new Mini V Old Mini editorial with pics would look quite cool. I've also got the miniature cameras to play with so if you have a digital camera with AV in ports It's easy to set up a camera in your car. Enough babble from me, the URL for the web page where we all meet is http://www.minimania.com (go to the classic site and click on message board). I'm Ozmotorsport. Just look for links talking about MDC, that's the name of our little unofficial mini club (mini owners drinking club or something). Also if you want to see the pics and videos from the weekend you can check out my web page at http://www.pu55y.isonfire.com No picking on my web design skills Hope to hear from you soon. Chris

Nov 11th, 2002, 08:33 AM	#52 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	I'm still on for 24th... Robertson pie shop in the Southern Highlands is a good spot. There's that nice run up Macquarie Pass for lovers of twisty roads Whatever... I'm easy, though Canberra would be a stretch with Mrs rich What's good motoring territory in between Syd & Can? Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

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Nov 10th, 2002, 04:29 AM	#41
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 566 Offline	looks great.. bummed i couldnt b there.. but i had a choice of jetski'n or driving the 30 year old mini around in 40 degree heat.. i see there were a few other brave classic mini souls out there.. but i just couldnt do it sorry guys i'll b there 100% at the next one.. PS am i the only sydney sider with a black roof? haha

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Nov 10th, 2002, 04:51 PM	#42 (permalink)
GMS COOPER S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney. Australia Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 45 Offline	You guys are quick to get things up on the web....true, it was great seeing the 5 S's all together on the freeway.....I assume everyone got home in one piece.

Nov 10th, 2002, 11:49 PM	#44 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 566 Offline	hah i saw IML337 drive past wetherill park at like 6:45.. he was clockin up the K's this weekend so now after my dismal effort this weekend.. we still having another meet on the 24th?

Nov 11th, 2002, 03:02 AM	#45 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rich I'm sorry I couldn't make this meet guys Sounds like a lot of fun & pics are great I did however spot a certain DS/W MCS driving past Wollongong harbour 5pm Saturday... IML377! Car looked good mate yerp - that would have been me, and yes wes, on sunday that was me too... I spent all weekend driving the doors off my S and I had a ball The nav got me a bit lost on one occasion, but other than that it was all good I've done almost 3100km in a month!! It's starting to loosen up now and I'm loving it. Gotta go say goodbye to my beloved Audi A3 now. Cheers...

Nov 11th, 2002, 05:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
nhodge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 332 Offline	Arrived home OK. Straight into 8 hours of work! I agree: it was great to catch up with other Cooper S owners. Maybe on the 24th, we can talk more about MINIs than Audis Mrs nhodge and nhodge JR want to come along on the next trip. Maybe Homebush, this time? Hey, Smurfin: it just your wedding anniversary. What a better way of celebrating than by... nah, it would never fly. Nick

Nov 11th, 2002, 07:06 AM	#50 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 566 Offline	aaaaight 24th is a go-er mayb we can cruise down south and have the canberra boys meet us someplace.. dunno if u guys wanna go all the way 2 canberra mayb half way? where's good? i hope NPU55Y comes.. wanna ask him about putting the cooper front end on the clubman

Nov 11th, 2002, 07:28 AM	#51 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by nhodge Maybe on the 24th, we can talk more about MINIs than Audis yeah, ummmm, sorry 'bout that Nick. Matt and I are Audi nutters, and what with those other guys there, we just got carried away. Definately more MINI talk next time A selection of images I took on the day See you on the 24th! Tim

Nov 13th, 2002, 04:44 AM	#53 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by nhodge Hey, Smurfin: it just your wedding anniversary. What a better way of celebrating than by... nah, it would never fly. Nick Number 5, apparently it is important or something. That has already been vetoed, I wouldn't even think of risking it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Nov 13th, 2002, 05:26 AM	#54 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rich I'm still on for 24th... Robertson pie shop in the Southern Highlands is a good spot. There's that nice run up Macquarie Pass for lovers of twisty roads Whatever... I'm easy, though Canberra would be a stretch with Mrs rich What's good motoring territory in between Syd & Can? Yeah - Robertson Pie Shop sounds good I hope the pies are as good there as they are at Pie in the Sky The only 'good' way I can think of getting to Robertson would be to go south through the Royal National Park, down the motorway to Albion Park, and up Macquarie pass as you said. Then perhaps a relaxing cruise home on the Hume in the afternoon...? Surely there's an 'Old Hume Highway' like the Old Pacific Highway that we can take?? Isn't there a Razorback Mountain or something down that way? I don't know the back roads down there very well... thoughts anyone? Tim

Nov 13th, 2002, 06:54 AM	#55 (permalink)
dsc68 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 186 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by IML337 Surely there's an 'Old Hume Highway' like the Old Pacific Highway that we can take?? Yep, from Mittagong through Camden all the way to Liverpool. Dean MCS CR/W with bonnet stripes, DSC, full leather, MPSW, alarm. trip computer, X-Lites Superduperminicooperexpertengineering

Nov 13th, 2002, 07:44 AM	#56 (permalink)
ozmotorsport MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bulli Local Time: 07:31 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Is in Real mini owner allowed to sneak in here???? OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH has that new car smell. Anyway just wanted to jump in and let you know atht the guys you ran into at the Pie in the Sky have arranged a south coast run for 8 December 2002 and we would like to see a few new minis there. if you are ineterested, all the details are on my web page http://www.pu55y.isonfire.com email me if you itend joining us so I can keep a tab of expected numbers motorsport@austarnet.com.au BTW the trip from hornsby to National Park took me less than 45 minutes last week so that may help you work out your travel time. Better get back to the rusty old 10 inch wheeled, 4 speed, no climate control site before security has meen tossed out.

Nov 13th, 2002, 08:03 AM	#57 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 566 Offline	i dont think any1 will mind, least of all me, i own both an oldie and a newie interested in the meet of yours i'll keep it in mind and see what im doin closer 2 the date, but should be all good

Nov 13th, 2002, 04:23 PM	#58 (permalink)
GMS COOPER S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney. Australia Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 45 Offline	It all sounds great unfortunately I'll be overseas for a week.......count me in for the next one.....hopefully next time I'll be able to keep up with S4matt & IML337...happy and safe cruising

Nov 17th, 2002, 03:57 AM	#59 (permalink)
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 566 Offline	and just back to the mooney mooney / tom uglys thing yeah i was wrong it was tom ugly's ... see u all next week

Nov 17th, 2002, 04:07 AM	#60 (permalink)
ozmotorsport MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bulli Local Time: 07:31 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Quick update on whos comming so far. THree new Minis (BMW), Three Clubbies, 8 Morris Minis, 2 MG and one sensational Lotus Elise. The number is growing daily. Hope we can add you to the list. Yes 100% Tom Uglies bridge - thought that in the first pic but didn't want to sound like a know it all. Nice Hamburger shop just there called Pauls Famous Burgers.

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