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MRC2K6 · Feb 17th, 2006, 04:58 AM

I've been talking to the dealership and starting to make arrangements for the annual
MINI Run Calgary - the first being in 2006.

The event is going to be an organized run around Calgary starting and ending from a hotel. It will be a timed run, with printed directions, observations from the co-driver, trivia to be answered and many other interactions from each team. And of course - lots of driving !!!

I am drawing up a route around the city, as well as printing up some posters, signs, booklets and maps, etc. There will be a scoring team and prizes awarded.

However in order to do this properly, I need a little time to prepare, organize and print everything. I can't use any of your guys help because I want all of you to run in it.

Also I want as many participants as possible - so I need to hold the event later in order to give people a chance to hear about it and register for it.

Therefore, I am now planning on holding Calgary's 1st Annual MINI Run on May 28th.

Please e-mail me or let me know if this date is going to be a big problem for people and I may be able to move it a week or so.

I have set up an e-mail - calgaryminirun@shaw.ca

Please let me know by e-mail or here on MINI2 as I would like to firm up the date ASAP.

Thanks,

Gord

xtremepsionic · Feb 17th, 2006, 05:15 AM

Edited: May 28th, 2006

The run was a lot of fun, a lot of hardwork and planning were done by Gord and his family and friends, thanks so much!!

Pictures from the Run - Click me

Ferroequine · Feb 17th, 2006, 04:49 PM

Hmm, that date is only a weekend before the Rally in the Valley in Kelowna / Penticton.

MRC2K6 · Feb 17th, 2006, 10:31 PM

I didn't pick the weekend before because it is the May long weekend. And the Sunday before that is Mother's Day. I also didn't want to wait until June to run it as it's getting into the long drive out-of-town season.

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee

Hmm, that date is only a weekend before the Rally in the Valley in Kelowna / Penticton.

But I had read that the Rally in the Valley was June 30 to July 2 ( a month later).

And as long as May 28th doesn't conflict with too much right on the day (the BMW driving school is only on Friday and Saturday) then since the Run will only take up Sunday afternoon at the most - from perhaps Noon until 4:00 or 5:00, I am hoping most people can make it.

I'd really like to get more than 30 cars, but we shall see.

Ferroequine · Feb 18th, 2006, 05:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison

But I had read that the Rally in the Valley was June 30 to July 2 ( a month later).

Oops, never mind, blond moment.

Olly-Mo · Feb 19th, 2006, 12:38 AM

We think Sunday, May 28th would be a great day for the Run. We'll be there.

mk1 · Feb 20th, 2006, 02:54 AM

Damn I can't make it, I'll be out of town from May 27 to June 10.

Mark

Bydgoszcz · Feb 20th, 2006, 04:52 AM

umm question..... what about the police for umm *cough* spirited driving?

No No Im just joking, that would be fun a cannonball style run!

MRC2K6 · Feb 25th, 2006, 06:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bydgoszcz

umm question..... what about the police for umm *cough* spirited driving?

No No Im just joking, that would be fun a cannonball style run!

If you get it arranged, let me know ... I won't win but I sure won't be last either ...

Anyway, as we all know - no rules of the road can be broken in organized events. I've described the idea for my run on my little "free" web page:

http://www.calgaryminirun.bravehost.com

Bydgoszcz · Feb 26th, 2006, 01:14 AM

This should be really really good if all goes well.

The poster is okay but I think you need more of a "city" aspect of it as it will be held in Calgary and not in the moutains.

If I get a chance I'll forward you some ideas, probably wont be until next week as I have Beatroute Magazine I need to but together by March 2 as well as a print portfolio on the same day.

Bydgoszcz · Feb 26th, 2006, 01:15 AM

I also will be able to get a buddy of mine to cut some vinyl for the event, maybe the dealership can pay or it will be super cheap and the particapants can cover the vinyl.

MRC2K6 · Feb 26th, 2006, 03:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bydgoszcz

The poster is okay but I think you need more of a "city" aspect of it as it will be held in Calgary and not in the moutains.
I also will be able to get a buddy of mine to cut some vinyl for the event, maybe the dealership can pay or it will be super cheap and the particapants can cover the vinyl.

I did the poster up as sort of a retro image because it is the first rally. And that's why it's the mountains and not the city. Postcards from the turn of the 19th century always showed Calgary as the mountains (more like Banff or Canmore).

I've only printed 3 posters for now and had them laminated because the cost for each poster is over $50.00.

I've also got the vinyl covered for now, but I'll get in touch with you if I run into any problems. Thanks for the info.

Bydgoszcz · Feb 28th, 2006, 07:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison

I did the poster up as sort of a retro image because it is the first rally. And that's why it's the mountains and not the city. Postcards from the turn of the 19th century always showed Calgary as the mountains (more like Banff or Canmore).

I've only printed 3 posters for now and had them laminated because the cost for each poster is over $50.00.

I've also got the vinyl covered for now, but I'll get in touch with you if I run into any problems. Thanks for the info.

Thats awesome about the posters I would have never thought of that.

faster,Tobias! · Feb 28th, 2006, 11:22 PM

MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!!

xtremepsionic · Feb 28th, 2006, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!!

Do four cars? What do you mean?

faster,Tobias! · Feb 28th, 2006, 11:29 PM

The door decals and web address - see the picture of Gord's car;

RS3TURN · Mar 1st, 2006, 05:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!!

I volunteer my MINI as well. When/Where??
Maybe send me a PM.

MRC2K6 · Mar 1st, 2006, 06:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN

I volunteer my MINI as well. When/Where??

OK that's three. Hey - how come it's only the guys with the black cars?

RS3TURN · Mar 1st, 2006, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison

OK that's three. Hey - how come it's only the guys with the black cars?

B/c we hope by adding decals the car will be somewhat easier to keep clean.

So how much hp does the stickercharging add?

Will there be a web address, or just an email?

atn57 · Mar 1st, 2006, 04:37 PM

hello! and I'm back!..............I offer my dirty mini for dress up! MiniMorison if you need any help just shout this way....

tony

Feb 17th, 2006, 04:58 AM	#1
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 351 Offline	The Calgary MINI Run 2006 I've been talking to the dealership and starting to make arrangements for the annual MINI Run Calgary - the first being in 2006. The event is going to be an organized run around Calgary starting and ending from a hotel. It will be a timed run, with printed directions, observations from the co-driver, trivia to be answered and many other interactions from each team. And of course - lots of driving !!! I am drawing up a route around the city, as well as printing up some posters, signs, booklets and maps, etc. There will be a scoring team and prizes awarded. However in order to do this properly, I need a little time to prepare, organize and print everything. I can't use any of your guys help because I want all of you to run in it. Also I want as many participants as possible - so I need to hold the event later in order to give people a chance to hear about it and register for it. Therefore, I am now planning on holding Calgary's 1st Annual MINI Run on May 28th. Please e-mail me or let me know if this date is going to be a big problem for people and I may be able to move it a week or so. I have set up an e-mail - calgaryminirun@shaw.ca Please let me know by e-mail or here on MINI2 as I would like to firm up the date ASAP. Thanks, Gord Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

Feb 17th, 2006, 05:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Edited: May 28th, 2006 The run was a lot of fun, a lot of hardwork and planning were done by Gord and his family and friends, thanks so much!! Pictures from the Run - Click me Last edited by xtremepsionic : May 29th, 2006 at 03:27 AM.

Feb 17th, 2006, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 351 Offline	I didn't pick the weekend before because it is the May long weekend. And the Sunday before that is Mother's Day. I also didn't want to wait until June to run it as it's getting into the long drive out-of-town season. Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee Hmm, that date is only a weekend before the Rally in the Valley in Kelowna / Penticton. But I had read that the Rally in the Valley was June 30 to July 2 ( a month later). And as long as May 28th doesn't conflict with too much right on the day (the BMW driving school is only on Friday and Saturday) then since the Run will only take up Sunday afternoon at the most - from perhaps Noon until 4:00 or 5:00, I am hoping most people can make it. I'd really like to get more than 30 cars, but we shall see. Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

Feb 19th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Olly-Mo MEEP! MEEP! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Ca Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Works for us. We think Sunday, May 28th would be a great day for the Run. We'll be there. Olly-Mo "The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in which direction we are moving." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

Feb 25th, 2006, 06:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bydgoszcz umm question..... what about the police for umm cough spirited driving? No No Im just joking, that would be fun a cannonball style run! If you get it arranged, let me know ... I won't win but I sure won't be last either ... Anyway, as we all know - no rules of the road can be broken in organized events. I've described the idea for my run on my little "free" web page: http://www.calgaryminirun.bravehost.com Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

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Feb 17th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Hmm, that date is only a weekend before the Rally in the Valley in Kelowna / Penticton.

Feb 18th, 2006, 05:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison But I had read that the Rally in the Valley was June 30 to July 2 ( a month later). Oops, never mind, blond moment.

Feb 20th, 2006, 02:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
mk1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Damn I can't make it, I'll be out of town from May 27 to June 10. Mark

Feb 20th, 2006, 04:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bydgoszcz For Sale..... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 135 Offline	umm question..... what about the police for umm cough spirited driving? No No Im just joking, that would be fun a cannonball style run!

Feb 26th, 2006, 01:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bydgoszcz For Sale..... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 135 Offline	This should be really really good if all goes well. The poster is okay but I think you need more of a "city" aspect of it as it will be held in Calgary and not in the moutains. If I get a chance I'll forward you some ideas, probably wont be until next week as I have Beatroute Magazine I need to but together by March 2 as well as a print portfolio on the same day.

Feb 26th, 2006, 01:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bydgoszcz For Sale..... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 135 Offline	I also will be able to get a buddy of mine to cut some vinyl for the event, maybe the dealership can pay or it will be super cheap and the particapants can cover the vinyl.

Feb 26th, 2006, 03:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bydgoszcz The poster is okay but I think you need more of a "city" aspect of it as it will be held in Calgary and not in the moutains. I also will be able to get a buddy of mine to cut some vinyl for the event, maybe the dealership can pay or it will be super cheap and the particapants can cover the vinyl. I did the poster up as sort of a retro image because it is the first rally. And that's why it's the mountains and not the city. Postcards from the turn of the 19th century always showed Calgary as the mountains (more like Banff or Canmore). I've only printed 3 posters for now and had them laminated because the cost for each poster is over $50.00. I've also got the vinyl covered for now, but I'll get in touch with you if I run into any problems. Thanks for the info. Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

Feb 28th, 2006, 07:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bydgoszcz For Sale..... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 135 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison I did the poster up as sort of a retro image because it is the first rally. And that's why it's the mountains and not the city. Postcards from the turn of the 19th century always showed Calgary as the mountains (more like Banff or Canmore). I've only printed 3 posters for now and had them laminated because the cost for each poster is over $50.00. I've also got the vinyl covered for now, but I'll get in touch with you if I run into any problems. Thanks for the info. Thats awesome about the posters I would have never thought of that.

Feb 28th, 2006, 11:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!!

Feb 28th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!! Do four cars? What do you mean?

Feb 28th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	The door decals and web address - see the picture of Gord's car;

Mar 1st, 2006, 05:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! MINI Crowfoot as offered to do four cars - mine is one, Gord's (if he hasn't got it done himself already) is two - who will offer up their doors for the other two (three if Gord's is done)? Gotta be first come, first served!! I volunteer my MINI as well. When/Where?? Maybe send me a PM.

Mar 1st, 2006, 06:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Vinyl Decals always look better on BLACK Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN I volunteer my MINI as well. When/Where?? OK that's three. Hey - how come it's only the guys with the black cars? Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ... Last edited by MRC2K6 : Mar 1st, 2006 at 07:39 AM.

Mar 1st, 2006, 04:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMorison OK that's three. Hey - how come it's only the guys with the black cars? B/c we hope by adding decals the car will be somewhat easier to keep clean. So how much hp does the stickercharging add? Will there be a web address, or just an email?

Mar 1st, 2006, 04:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
atn57 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 03:44 PM Posts: 35 Offline	hello! and I'm back!..............I offer my dirty mini for dress up! MiniMorison if you need any help just shout this way.... tony

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