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velveteen_mini · Jun 7th, 2006, 11:14 PM

There was a typo on the website. Looks like new MINI is supposed to be #39.

I received a response from RITV. The show is at the Convention Centre this year. While in the planning stages, they were told that the waterfront road would probably be torn up for improvements so the organizers didn't dare schedule the show for that location, just in case. The setting will not be as spectacular but the British automobile finery will be and the beach is only a couple of blocks away.

TouringComet · Jun 16th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Well folks, sad to say, but we're not going to be able to make it after all. My wife is too busy with work. She's self employed, and just has too much going on right now. Plus, it turns out my father is coming down my way to take care of some business for my brother. Sure hate to miss out on meeting fellow MINI owners, and visiting the Okanagan, but hopefully, some other time.

One of the organizers of the RITV, Gerry Hastings, whom I know from the Vincent Owners Club, was on his Vincent motorcycle at a Vincent event in California a couple of weekends ago, and was involved in an accident. His leg was broken pretty badly. He is in critical, but stable condition, and has been showing good improvement. Please pass on your best wishes when you meet other members of the OBCC.

Have fun!

xtremepsionic · Jun 16th, 2006, 10:00 PM

When do you reckon the Calgary group would leave? I don't think I'll attend the event, but I'll be going down to Vancouver for a couple of days so I would like to drive the first 6 hours with you guys if possible

faster,Tobias! · Jun 16th, 2006, 10:10 PM

I'm leaving Thursday around 12pm, though it looks like my schedule will need to be extremely flexible and adaptive to World Cup scheduling. IN-GER-LAND

beken · Jun 16th, 2006, 11:59 PM

I'm going to be leaving N. Delta (Greater Vancouver area) at 1:30pm on Friday.

Unless plans change, I should hit Guildford Towncentre in Surrey before 2:00pm and head out towards Hope from there. Is anybody else planning to leave the Vancouver area in the afternoon and would like to drive up to Penticton as a group? I was thinking we could meet at Guildford.

If nobody chimes in, I might just bypass Guildford and head straight for HWY1 via Langley.

velveteen_mini · Jun 19th, 2006, 06:49 PM

So sorry you can't make it TouringComet. We'll be thinking of you.

If you are going to RITV, please bring a two-way radio if you have one. I'd like as many cars in the group as possible to be connected. We will be on Channel 7, sub-channel 21.

We have a place for the Alberta and BC groups to meet in Penticton. Actually, Munson Mountain Park is just north of Penticton. From Summerland on Hwy 97, you can see the Penticton sign, a la Hollywood. I thought we'd meet at 3:30 PM for some pictures, some oohing and aahing over the view and the cars and a drive back to Penticton. I know that most people will have already registered with their hotels by then but thought it would be a good photo op and an opportunity for us to get together as a group. Can someone in the Alberta group please take some pictures, digital or film. I'm certain that I can get pictures of this event published, if they turn out well.

I have made dinner reservations at Jose's Pepper Club Cafe for 12 for Friday, June 30 at 7 PM for those who aren't registered for the show dinner.
www.josespepperclubcafe.com
205-399 Main Street 250-487-2150. Parking lot behind the city centre building, corner of Martin and Wade or directly opposite on Wade. Please let me know if you will be joining us on Friday so I can finalize the number. I have requested a window so we get some kind of a view. (of what, I'm not sure.)

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

Kathy

krishelle999 · Jun 23rd, 2006, 04:39 AM

And if anyone is looking for somewhere fun for Saturday night, I highly recommend The Lost Moose Lodge - way, way,way up Carmi in the burn area from the Garnet Fire (and built from rescued logs from same fire). Excellent food: steak, burger, prawns and ribs etc, fabulous view of Penticton and the valley, eat in or out, electric train that circles the top of the restaurant. And for those that want to party - there is a shuttle service to and from town. Reservations a must for dinner. Menu and map online.
http://www.lostmooseresort.com/index.html

British SD · Jun 23rd, 2006, 07:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

I'm leaving Thursday around 12pm, though it looks like my schedule will need to be extremely flexible and adaptive to World Cup scheduling. IN-GER-LAND

While in b.c., you will have to watch and start drinking an hour earlier than your used to in Calgary! Nothing like a 8am Kokanee to quench ones thurst!

~~~~

faster,Tobias! · Jun 24th, 2006, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by British SD

While in b.c., you will have to watch and start drinking an hour earlier than your used to in Calgary! Nothing like a 8am Kokanee to quench ones thurst!

~~~~

No barley pops for me 'til at least 11am. It doesn't mix well with the fried bread and bacon! Will you be at the Ship for tomorrows match?

xtremepsionic · Jun 25th, 2006, 05:09 AM

Too bad my schedule didn't work out right so I can't join you guys. However, I am going to BC for a 5 day trip and I will be passing through Penticton at around 12pm on July 2nd. If the schedule is right, I believe thats about the time when people would be leaving the Rally?

Just wondering if anyone from Vancouver want to drive back with me?

beken · Jun 26th, 2006, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic

Too bad my schedule didn't work out right so I can't join you guys. However, I am going to BC for a 5 day trip and I will be passing through Penticton at around 12pm on July 2nd. If the schedule is right, I believe thats about the time when people would be leaving the Rally?

Just wondering if anyone from Vancouver want to drive back with me?

My family and I will be in Kelowna on Sunday. I planned on doing some tours of wineries in the morning and heading back to Vancouver via the Coquihalla highway. We'll probably leave from Kelowna around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.

Wanna drive up to Kelowna and meet up?

British SD · Jun 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

No barley pops for me 'til at least 11am. It doesn't mix well with the fried bread and bacon! Will you be at the Ship for tomorrows match?

oh come on Mate, Barley for breaky is on during the World Cup. I am on Greenwich time when watching the lads play in the World Cup. However, It does play havoc with the ulcer I got from the Group games.

beken · Jun 26th, 2006, 08:05 PM

A few things have changed. Since nobody has indicated any preference to meet up in the afternoon in the Vancouver area, I will not be stopping at Guildford Town Centre at 2:00 to drive up to Penticton.

My wife took the day off and my kid is out of school for the summer so we can leave earlier. HOWEVER, we can't leave that early as I still have to make it into my office for the morning. It's month end and also a quarter end for me. But I plan on leaving my office around 11:00am.

Since I will be driving a wee bit faster and being very cognizant that it's the beginning of a long weekend so the highway speed enforcement guys (and gals) will be out in full force, I will try and catch up to the group that has headed out earlier.

Anybody else want to join up with us and drive to Penticton from the Metrotown area around 11:00am?

xtremepsionic · Jun 26th, 2006, 11:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beken

My family and I will be in Kelowna on Sunday. I planned on doing some tours of wineries in the morning and heading back to Vancouver via the Coquihalla highway. We'll probably leave from Kelowna around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.

Wanna drive up to Kelowna and meet up?

Darn, I would love to meet up but I need to get to Vancouver by 5pm at the lastest.

TouringComet · Jun 28th, 2006, 12:32 AM

Sorry for the somber news, but my friend Gerry Hastings, one of the organizers of the RITV, passed away yesterday. He will certainly be missed.

Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable rally this weekend.

beken · Jun 28th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TouringComet

Sorry for the somber news, but my friend Gerry Hastings, one of the organizers of the RITV, passed away yesterday. He will certainly be missed.

Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable rally this weekend.

I'm totally speechless to this development of events. I guess it will be a bit of a somber event as we would all need to pay some respect to Gerry and his family.

Sounds like weather will be good. It's been a bit of a heat wave here in the Vancouver area this week.

The heat has caused my refridgerator to break and a window pane (house) to crack this week. It's turning to be an expensive week.

krishelle999 · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:53 PM

Faster, Tobias! What happened to you???? Last time we saw you was doing a car wash at Day's Inn on Friday night. There was talk at the ralley that a car had caught fire on the way to the ralley - we were all hoping it wasn't you!

For those who couldn't make it, 5 of us met at Munson Mountain and did a convoy to town and up Main St and along the Lakeshore. Lots of head turning! 6 new MINIs and 2 originals and Faster, Tobias! ???? absent!

Hot, Hot, Hot

Pictures to follow.

Ferroequine · Jul 2nd, 2006, 05:17 PM

So has anyone heard of Tobias yet? He was pre-registered for the ralley and everything. Did British SD make it to the show?

Krishelle, looking forward to the pics!

beken · Jul 4th, 2006, 12:20 AM

I heard you were in Penticton but didn't see you. Your fellow MINI motorers are worried...wondering what might have happened.

MRC2K6 · Jul 4th, 2006, 06:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by beken

Your fellow MINI motorers are worried...wondering what might have happened.

I think he's on holidays in Van or on the Island. He told me he'd be gone for 10 days or so.

Jun 16th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#62 (permalink)
TouringComet MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Well folks, sad to say, but we're not going to be able to make it after all. My wife is too busy with work. She's self employed, and just has too much going on right now. Plus, it turns out my father is coming down my way to take care of some business for my brother. Sure hate to miss out on meeting fellow MINI owners, and visiting the Okanagan, but hopefully, some other time. One of the organizers of the RITV, Gerry Hastings, whom I know from the Vincent Owners Club, was on his Vincent motorcycle at a Vincent event in California a couple of weekends ago, and was involved in an accident. His leg was broken pretty badly. He is in critical, but stable condition, and has been showing good improvement. Please pass on your best wishes when you meet other members of the OBCC. Have fun! '06 HB/B MCa So Cal MINI Maniacs

Jun 16th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#65 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	I'm going to be leaving N. Delta (Greater Vancouver area) at 1:30pm on Friday. Unless plans change, I should hit Guildford Towncentre in Surrey before 2:00pm and head out towards Hope from there. Is anybody else planning to leave the Vancouver area in the afternoon and would like to drive up to Penticton as a group? I was thinking we could meet at Guildford. If nobody chimes in, I might just bypass Guildford and head straight for HWY1 via Langley. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Jun 26th, 2006, 07:59 PM	#71 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic Too bad my schedule didn't work out right so I can't join you guys. However, I am going to BC for a 5 day trip and I will be passing through Penticton at around 12pm on July 2nd. If the schedule is right, I believe thats about the time when people would be leaving the Rally? Just wondering if anyone from Vancouver want to drive back with me? My family and I will be in Kelowna on Sunday. I planned on doing some tours of wineries in the morning and heading back to Vancouver via the Coquihalla highway. We'll probably leave from Kelowna around 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Wanna drive up to Kelowna and meet up? 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Jun 26th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#73 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	A few things have changed. Since nobody has indicated any preference to meet up in the afternoon in the Vancouver area, I will not be stopping at Guildford Town Centre at 2:00 to drive up to Penticton. My wife took the day off and my kid is out of school for the summer so we can leave earlier. HOWEVER, we can't leave that early as I still have to make it into my office for the morning. It's month end and also a quarter end for me. But I plan on leaving my office around 11:00am. Since I will be driving a wee bit faster and being very cognizant that it's the beginning of a long weekend so the highway speed enforcement guys (and gals) will be out in full force, I will try and catch up to the group that has headed out earlier. Anybody else want to join up with us and drive to Penticton from the Metrotown area around 11:00am? 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Jun 28th, 2006, 12:32 AM	#75 (permalink)
TouringComet MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Sorry for the somber news, but my friend Gerry Hastings, one of the organizers of the RITV, passed away yesterday. He will certainly be missed. Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable rally this weekend. '06 HB/B MCa So Cal MINI Maniacs

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Jun 7th, 2006, 11:14 PM	#61
velveteen_mini MINI fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 68 Offline	There was a typo on the website. Looks like new MINI is supposed to be #39. I received a response from RITV. The show is at the Convention Centre this year. While in the planning stages, they were told that the waterfront road would probably be torn up for improvements so the organizers didn't dare schedule the show for that location, just in case. The setting will not be as spectacular but the British automobile finery will be and the beach is only a couple of blocks away.

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Jun 16th, 2006, 10:00 PM	#63 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	When do you reckon the Calgary group would leave? I don't think I'll attend the event, but I'll be going down to Vancouver for a couple of days so I would like to drive the first 6 hours with you guys if possible

Jun 16th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#64 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	I'm leaving Thursday around 12pm, though it looks like my schedule will need to be extremely flexible and adaptive to World Cup scheduling. IN-GER-LAND

Jun 19th, 2006, 06:49 PM	#66 (permalink)
velveteen_mini MINI fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 68 Offline	So sorry you can't make it TouringComet. We'll be thinking of you. If you are going to RITV, please bring a two-way radio if you have one. I'd like as many cars in the group as possible to be connected. We will be on Channel 7, sub-channel 21. We have a place for the Alberta and BC groups to meet in Penticton. Actually, Munson Mountain Park is just north of Penticton. From Summerland on Hwy 97, you can see the Penticton sign, a la Hollywood. I thought we'd meet at 3:30 PM for some pictures, some oohing and aahing over the view and the cars and a drive back to Penticton. I know that most people will have already registered with their hotels by then but thought it would be a good photo op and an opportunity for us to get together as a group. Can someone in the Alberta group please take some pictures, digital or film. I'm certain that I can get pictures of this event published, if they turn out well. I have made dinner reservations at Jose's Pepper Club Cafe for 12 for Friday, June 30 at 7 PM for those who aren't registered for the show dinner. www.josespepperclubcafe.com 205-399 Main Street 250-487-2150. Parking lot behind the city centre building, corner of Martin and Wade or directly opposite on Wade. Please let me know if you will be joining us on Friday so I can finalize the number. I have requested a window so we get some kind of a view. (of what, I'm not sure.) Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Kathy

Jun 23rd, 2006, 04:39 AM	#67 (permalink)
krishelle999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 23 Offline	And if anyone is looking for somewhere fun for Saturday night, I highly recommend The Lost Moose Lodge - way, way,way up Carmi in the burn area from the Garnet Fire (and built from rescued logs from same fire). Excellent food: steak, burger, prawns and ribs etc, fabulous view of Penticton and the valley, eat in or out, electric train that circles the top of the restaurant. And for those that want to party - there is a shuttle service to and from town. Reservations a must for dinner. Menu and map online. http://www.lostmooseresort.com/index.html

Jun 23rd, 2006, 07:45 PM	#68 (permalink)
British SD Northern Monkey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a Van by da river Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 367 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! I'm leaving Thursday around 12pm, though it looks like my schedule will need to be extremely flexible and adaptive to World Cup scheduling. IN-GER-LAND While in b.c., you will have to watch and start drinking an hour earlier than your used to in Calgary! Nothing like a 8am Kokanee to quench ones thurst! ~~~~

Jun 24th, 2006, 07:52 PM	#69 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by British SD While in b.c., you will have to watch and start drinking an hour earlier than your used to in Calgary! Nothing like a 8am Kokanee to quench ones thurst! ~~~~ No barley pops for me 'til at least 11am. It doesn't mix well with the fried bread and bacon! Will you be at the Ship for tomorrows match?

Jun 25th, 2006, 05:09 AM	#70 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Too bad my schedule didn't work out right so I can't join you guys. However, I am going to BC for a 5 day trip and I will be passing through Penticton at around 12pm on July 2nd. If the schedule is right, I believe thats about the time when people would be leaving the Rally? Just wondering if anyone from Vancouver want to drive back with me?

Jun 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#72 (permalink)
British SD Northern Monkey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a Van by da river Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 367 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! No barley pops for me 'til at least 11am. It doesn't mix well with the fried bread and bacon! Will you be at the Ship for tomorrows match? oh come on Mate, Barley for breaky is on during the World Cup. I am on Greenwich time when watching the lads play in the World Cup. However, It does play havoc with the ulcer I got from the Group games.

Jun 26th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#74 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beken My family and I will be in Kelowna on Sunday. I planned on doing some tours of wineries in the morning and heading back to Vancouver via the Coquihalla highway. We'll probably leave from Kelowna around 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Wanna drive up to Kelowna and meet up? Darn, I would love to meet up but I need to get to Vancouver by 5pm at the lastest.

Jun 28th, 2006, 07:00 PM	#76 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TouringComet Sorry for the somber news, but my friend Gerry Hastings, one of the organizers of the RITV, passed away yesterday. He will certainly be missed. Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable rally this weekend. I'm totally speechless to this development of events. I guess it will be a bit of a somber event as we would all need to pay some respect to Gerry and his family. Sounds like weather will be good. It's been a bit of a heat wave here in the Vancouver area this week. The heat has caused my refridgerator to break and a window pane (house) to crack this week. It's turning to be an expensive week. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:53 PM	#77 (permalink)
krishelle999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Faster, Tobias! What happened to you???? Last time we saw you was doing a car wash at Day's Inn on Friday night. There was talk at the ralley that a car had caught fire on the way to the ralley - we were all hoping it wasn't you! For those who couldn't make it, 5 of us met at Munson Mountain and did a convoy to town and up Main St and along the Lakeshore. Lots of head turning! 6 new MINIs and 2 originals and Faster, Tobias! ???? absent! Hot, Hot, Hot Pictures to follow.

Jul 2nd, 2006, 05:17 PM	#78 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	So has anyone heard of Tobias yet? He was pre-registered for the ralley and everything. Did British SD make it to the show? Krishelle, looking forward to the pics! www.MINICalgary.com

Jul 4th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#79 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	Paging FasterTobias I heard you were in Penticton but didn't see you. Your fellow MINI motorers are worried...wondering what might have happened. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Jul 4th, 2006, 06:58 AM	#80 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beken Your fellow MINI motorers are worried...wondering what might have happened. I think he's on holidays in Van or on the Island. He told me he'd be gone for 10 days or so. Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

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