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supercuper · Oct 7th, 2002, 02:48 PM

I'm getting the bike today, I have no idea if it will fit in the mini. I can fit three sets of golf clubs, bags and all in the back as well as two golf carts so a bike with the wheel off may fit, however I don't want to incase I scratch up the inside. So i'm looking at a rear fitting rack, not a roof rack.

I wonder how many people will turn up this time.

HarryHBMCC · Oct 7th, 2002, 03:02 PM

This meet is less than two weeks away and many seem interested. Hopefully this will mean better success than last time when perhaps we set it up too early.

This is off topic now but the MINI's interior does scratch easily so I too would be worried about putting a bike in there. Our son's stroller put a small scratch in the side already... Are you getting a hatch hugger or are you installing a hitch?

Did you get a chance to download your pictures of the last meet? I posted a couple of mine in my gallery.

Harry

paulmon · Oct 7th, 2002, 10:48 PM

Where abouts are we going to meet in relation to Kelso park? If I remember correctly Kelso charges you to enter the parking area of the park, something like $3.50. Seems pointless if we're all charged that much just to stop in the parking for 10 mins while we wait for everyone. Anyone know anywhere near Kelso that we can meet or know if we're even going to be charged?

Paul

scollins · Oct 8th, 2002, 01:53 PM

Looks like I'll be coming in my Cooper S--it just arrived!

To quote my wife's license plate: WOOHOOOO !!!

Shawn

HarryHBMCC · Oct 8th, 2002, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulmon
Where abouts are we going to meet in relation to Kelso park? If I remember correctly Kelso charges you to enter the parking area of the park, something like $3.50. Seems pointless if we're all charged that much just to stop in the parking for 10 mins while we wait for everyone. Anyone know anywhere near Kelso that we can meet or know if we're even going to be charged?

Paul

Paul, I thought you suggested meeting near Kelso Park in the first place

Do you know a place there where we can meet or should we pick another place?

Harry

paulmon · Oct 8th, 2002, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue

Paul, I thought you suggested meeting near Kelso Park in the first place Do you know a place there where we can meet or should we pick another place?
Harry

Harry, ya I did but the URL you posted on Kelso reminded me of the charges.

I'll head out that way tonight and scope out an area, it's only 15 mins from my house. I'll post back here with the specifics.

Paul

Roscoe76 · Oct 8th, 2002, 07:51 PM

If I recall, we could probably drive up to the 'hut' that is there without having to pay. Paulmon, thanks for checking....

paulmon · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:55 PM

Okay, here's the deal. Went out there today as it seems it takes longer to get there than 15 mins, especially when the east bound 401 is closed and everyone and their mother on the west bound with me wants to see why!!! Arh!

Alright. There are a couple of options.

1) At the top of the escarpment on steels just south of Kelso there is a Limestone mine. It will be closed by the entry are infront of the gates is pretty large. It's dirt though but should be enough room for several cars.

2) There are several resturants (McDs, Kellsey's, etc) on the 25 south of the 401 north of Steels. This seems to work and those that are game we can grab Breakfast at one of these places before we set out. We can then take Bronte road south to hwy 5 and the Burlington/Waterdown area.

3) Scrap the Kelso area and meet someone nearer the area of Snake Road/Waterdown Road in Burlington/Waterdown.

As for the hut area near the entrance to the park it could be busy on a Sunday in the fall. There were no stopping signs all over the area.

Any of these options work for me.

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Oct 8th, 2002, 09:36 PM

I vote for #2, a restaurant. More interesting that sitting in a dirt/gravel driveway waiting for people to arrive! I haven't had either McD's or Kelsey's breakfast recently so we can quibble over which would be better.

Harry

paulmon · Oct 8th, 2002, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
I vote for #2, a restaurant. More interesting that sitting in a dirt/gravel driveway waiting for people to arrive! I haven't had either McD's or Kelsey's breakfast recently so we can quibble over which would be better.

Harry

Does Kelsey's even do Breakfast? No mention on their website. Here's the
area we're talking about, thanks to Kelsey's we've got a map.

I vote for Keysey's if they do breakfast, if not we can find something next door. While I like McD's last thing I need before heading on Snake Road with the MINI is a lead weight in my gut in the form of a Sausage and Egg McMuffin.

I love the Internet... A quick search of the Milton Chamber of Commerce business directory for "Restaurant" revels several in the area. One stuck out...The Fifth Wheel Truck Stop. According to that link they offer "All Day Breakfast" and their on the same street as Kelsey's.

Sounds good to me.

Oh! Here's the Menu! hehe.

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Oct 11th, 2002, 09:04 AM

Everyone still keen on the 20th? Still keen on meeting up near Kelso? I for one am looking forward to the drive down to the Waterdown area and the drive in the Waterdown/Burlington area so I don't care if there are just one or two other cars but it would be neat if we could make it a bigger meet!

Harry

GordonD · Oct 11th, 2002, 09:10 AM

Count me in

paulmon · Oct 11th, 2002, 09:11 PM

I'm in. Didn't drive out to Kelso for nothing.

Paul

Handy Andy · Oct 11th, 2002, 09:37 PM

Good day Gentlemen.
I have been following your idea of a run for a couple of days. I too live in the GTA, although on the eastern edge. I would love to join in on your run but unfortunatly I will be down in the USA (West Virginia area got to love those mountain roads!

) on that week end.
Please keep me informed of any other outings you may be planning, would love to meet up!

Andy.

Jayomatic · Oct 12th, 2002, 12:11 AM

Whoo! My car should be at the dealers on Tuesday so I might have my car for that weekend! Yay!! If I have my car I will definitly be there! Wait a sec. I will definitly be there mini or no mini anyways

HarryHBMCC · Oct 12th, 2002, 09:45 AM

Jay, tell your dealer you have a very important weekend so they better PDI it by Friday at the latest! Good luck in getting it and all the license, paperwork, etc. done by Friday. Hope to see you on Sunday in your new ride.

Harry

HarryHBMCC · Oct 12th, 2002, 09:47 AM

Andy, sorry you can't make it this weekend. Hopefully we'll have another one sometime soon. It doesn't snow usually until late December or even early January but you never know. Oh well, perhaps we could even have a MINI run in the snow once we get our snow tires...

Harry

scollins · Oct 12th, 2002, 10:50 AM

You should have your car by Friday for sure. I got my car yesterday, could have been Thursday. I'm happy to finally have my S...except for the damn rain!

Shawn

HarryHBMCC · Oct 12th, 2002, 11:07 AM

Sounds like it will be a well attended meet then! Good stuff.

Rain is alright, lets you use the lift-off oversteer correction of understeer

Harry

scollins · Oct 12th, 2002, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Rain is alright, lets you use the lift-off oversteer correction of understeer

Oh, don't get me wrong--I've already done this today! I was just hoping my car would stay clean for more than 8 hours

Oct 7th, 2002, 03:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	This meet is less than two weeks away and many seem interested. Hopefully this will mean better success than last time when perhaps we set it up too early. This is off topic now but the MINI's interior does scratch easily so I too would be worried about putting a bike in there. Our son's stroller put a small scratch in the side already... Are you getting a hatch hugger or are you installing a hitch? Did you get a chance to download your pictures of the last meet? I posted a couple of mine in my gallery. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 7th, 2002, 10:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Where abouts are we going to meet in relation to Kelso park? If I remember correctly Kelso charges you to enter the parking area of the park, something like $3.50. Seems pointless if we're all charged that much just to stop in the parking for 10 mins while we wait for everyone. Anyone know anywhere near Kelso that we can meet or know if we're even going to be charged? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Oct 8th, 2002, 01:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
scollins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 147 Offline	Looks like I'll be coming in my Cooper S--it just arrived! To quote my wife's license plate: WOOHOOOO !!! Shawn '03 MCS -IB/W/Stripes/LapisBlue '02 MC -IB/W Launch #467/500 -gone to new home

Oct 8th, 2002, 01:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulmon Where abouts are we going to meet in relation to Kelso park? If I remember correctly Kelso charges you to enter the parking area of the park, something like $3.50. Seems pointless if we're all charged that much just to stop in the parking for 10 mins while we wait for everyone. Anyone know anywhere near Kelso that we can meet or know if we're even going to be charged? Paul Paul, I thought you suggested meeting near Kelso Park in the first place Do you know a place there where we can meet or should we pick another place? Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 8th, 2002, 04:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Paul, I thought you suggested meeting near Kelso Park in the first place Do you know a place there where we can meet or should we pick another place? Harry Harry, ya I did but the URL you posted on Kelso reminded me of the charges. I'll head out that way tonight and scope out an area, it's only 15 mins from my house. I'll post back here with the specifics. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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Oct 7th, 2002, 02:48 PM	#21
supercuper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kitchener,Ontario Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 187 Offline	I'm getting the bike today, I have no idea if it will fit in the mini. I can fit three sets of golf clubs, bags and all in the back as well as two golf carts so a bike with the wheel off may fit, however I don't want to incase I scratch up the inside. So i'm looking at a rear fitting rack, not a roof rack. I wonder how many people will turn up this time.

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Oct 8th, 2002, 07:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
Roscoe76 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 123 Offline	If I recall, we could probably drive up to the 'hut' that is there without having to pay. Paulmon, thanks for checking.... SOMC Member since '03 http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona.../roscoe762.jpg

Oct 8th, 2002, 08:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Okay, here's the deal. Went out there today as it seems it takes longer to get there than 15 mins, especially when the east bound 401 is closed and everyone and their mother on the west bound with me wants to see why!!! Arh! Alright. There are a couple of options. 1) At the top of the escarpment on steels just south of Kelso there is a Limestone mine. It will be closed by the entry are infront of the gates is pretty large. It's dirt though but should be enough room for several cars. 2) There are several resturants (McDs, Kellsey's, etc) on the 25 south of the 401 north of Steels. This seems to work and those that are game we can grab Breakfast at one of these places before we set out. We can then take Bronte road south to hwy 5 and the Burlington/Waterdown area. 3) Scrap the Kelso area and meet someone nearer the area of Snake Road/Waterdown Road in Burlington/Waterdown. As for the hut area near the entrance to the park it could be busy on a Sunday in the fall. There were no stopping signs all over the area. Any of these options work for me. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Oct 8th, 2002, 09:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	I vote for #2, a restaurant. More interesting that sitting in a dirt/gravel driveway waiting for people to arrive! I haven't had either McD's or Kelsey's breakfast recently so we can quibble over which would be better. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 8th, 2002, 10:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue I vote for #2, a restaurant. More interesting that sitting in a dirt/gravel driveway waiting for people to arrive! I haven't had either McD's or Kelsey's breakfast recently so we can quibble over which would be better. Harry Does Kelsey's even do Breakfast? No mention on their website. Here's the area we're talking about, thanks to Kelsey's we've got a map. I vote for Keysey's if they do breakfast, if not we can find something next door. While I like McD's last thing I need before heading on Snake Road with the MINI is a lead weight in my gut in the form of a Sausage and Egg McMuffin. I love the Internet... A quick search of the Milton Chamber of Commerce business directory for "Restaurant" revels several in the area. One stuck out...The Fifth Wheel Truck Stop. According to that link they offer "All Day Breakfast" and their on the same street as Kelsey's. Sounds good to me. Oh! Here's the Menu! hehe. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club Last edited by paulmon : Oct 8th, 2002 at 10:17 PM.

Oct 11th, 2002, 09:04 AM	#31 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Everyone still keen on the 20th? Still keen on meeting up near Kelso? I for one am looking forward to the drive down to the Waterdown area and the drive in the Waterdown/Burlington area so I don't care if there are just one or two other cars but it would be neat if we could make it a bigger meet! Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey Last edited by HarryHBMCC : Oct 11th, 2002 at 10:26 AM.

Oct 11th, 2002, 09:10 AM	#32 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Count me in

Oct 11th, 2002, 09:11 PM	#33 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 774 Offline	I'm in. Didn't drive out to Kelso for nothing. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Oct 11th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
Handy Andy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Newcastle,Ontario Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Burlington, Ontario, Canada run anyone? Good day Gentlemen. I have been following your idea of a run for a couple of days. I too live in the GTA, although on the eastern edge. I would love to join in on your run but unfortunatly I will be down in the USA (West Virginia area got to love those mountain roads! ) on that week end. Please keep me informed of any other outings you may be planning, would love to meet up! Andy.

Oct 12th, 2002, 12:11 AM	#35 (permalink)
Jayomatic MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 179 Offline	Whoo! My car should be at the dealers on Tuesday so I might have my car for that weekend! Yay!! If I have my car I will definitly be there! Wait a sec. I will definitly be there mini or no mini anyways Holy Monkey! Indy Blue Cooper / White roof,wheels / Sport Package / Sunroof

Oct 12th, 2002, 09:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Jay, tell your dealer you have a very important weekend so they better PDI it by Friday at the latest! Good luck in getting it and all the license, paperwork, etc. done by Friday. Hope to see you on Sunday in your new ride. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 12th, 2002, 09:47 AM	#37 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Andy, sorry you can't make it this weekend. Hopefully we'll have another one sometime soon. It doesn't snow usually until late December or even early January but you never know. Oh well, perhaps we could even have a MINI run in the snow once we get our snow tires... Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 12th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#38 (permalink)
scollins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 147 Offline	You should have your car by Friday for sure. I got my car yesterday, could have been Thursday. I'm happy to finally have my S...except for the damn rain! Shawn '03 MCS -IB/W/Stripes/LapisBlue '02 MC -IB/W Launch #467/500 -gone to new home

Oct 12th, 2002, 11:07 AM	#39 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Sounds like it will be a well attended meet then! Good stuff. Rain is alright, lets you use the lift-off oversteer correction of understeer Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 12th, 2002, 11:21 AM	#40 (permalink)
scollins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Rain is alright, lets you use the lift-off oversteer correction of understeer Oh, don't get me wrong--I've already done this today! I was just hoping my car would stay clean for more than 8 hours '03 MCS -IB/W/Stripes/LapisBlue '02 MC -IB/W Launch #467/500 -gone to new home

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