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HarryHBMCC · Jan 29th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulmon
So are you going to be there Harry?

Not confirmed but I hope so. Just the other day my wife was saying how our son would enjoy a ferry ride. She was thinking more of the Chicheemaun than the Wolfe Islander III but perhaps we can visit both islands this summer.

Harry

DEye · Jan 30th, 2003, 12:47 AM

Excellent Idea !

You can count one more in !
The drive from Toronto is great if you take the Loyalist Hwy. to get to Kingston....

Any Idea on the Shannonville $$$

Humourl3ss · Jan 30th, 2003, 01:27 AM

All this talk of Wolfe Island brings me back to the summer of (if I recall correctly) 1987. Bear with me if this is a little off topic, I'm reminiscing.

My Wolfe Island story:

My father had purchased an RV with one of his brothers. It was a Ford Econoline conversion with two berths above the cabin, two where the "kitchen" table was (it folded away) and two in the back. Into this contraption we stuffed seven people (my mother is nothing if not fecund!)

So one summer we're trekking about Ontario and come to the Wolfe Island ferry. Even though we had a good space in line, the ferry crew let other cars on first and loaded our camper on last. Unfortunately they misjudged the amount ot clearance left, so the back end of the RV stuck out several feet past the end of the boat. Undeterred, the crew tried to raise the ramp, only to find that it wouldn't go up more than fifteen degrees before whacking the tailpipe of the camper. In a fit of questionable intelligence they elected to chock the rear wheels (which were probably less than 2 feet from the edge of the boat) with a pair of wedges that had been cut from a 2x4, and left the ramp to swing down into the water. My father was skeptical of the arrangement, but the staff assured him it was safe. With that, the boat left the dock.

The waters were not particularly calm that day. We were all a tad nervous about the rolling of the ship and the waves splashing up onto the deck. Two minutes into the trip, a fellow passenger ambled up to the driver's side window and rapped on it. My father rolled it down. In a very matter-of-fact voice, the fellow informed him that both of the chocks had been washed away by the waves.

With that, my mother starts shreiking, flings open the door and starts screaming at the five of us (three of whom were under the age of 10) to get out, get out, get out!

We didn't need much more prompting than that.

Anyways, long story short, the RV's brakes held, the camper stayed on board, and we docked safely, albeit with frazzled nerves. My mother yelled at the crew, my father looked embarrassed, and we were treated to ice cream not long thereafter.

The End.

-CW

rygold · Jan 31st, 2003, 12:29 AM

As I stated in an earlier post, the Boot 'n Bonnet Club is a group of British Car Enthusiasts. They have an active membership of 225 car-nuts located in the Kingston, Belleville, Brockville Ontario area.

Check out their site here. .

I think they'll play nice with us on the Island!

Pricing is being finalized for the two day event, including hotel, barbeque, comedy club and Shannonville Track Experience Day!

Formal invitations to all on the rygold@MINIac.ca email list will be sent next week, with a call for a commitment deposit.

The price will be right, guranteed!

=R=
rygold@MINIac.ca
Visit My Sharona here.

rygold · Jan 31st, 2003, 10:59 PM

Still waiting for word from BMW Canada. I'm still hopeful, and it's early in the game.

However, it appears as if local Toronto area dealers will get involved, spearheaded by MINI Downtown.

More next week. Notices to all on the official rygold@MINIac.ca email list next week.

paulmon · Feb 1st, 2003, 12:17 AM

Keep the updates coming.

Paul

rygold · Feb 3rd, 2003, 03:44 AM

Big news this week.

Get on the list NOW: rygold@BennettGold.ca

rygold · Feb 5th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Planning on this event may seem to have gotten quiet, but a lot has happened.

The deposit has been paid to Shannonville to secure the track. I've made a proposal to the Toronto Area MINI Dealers. I'm now waiting to hear their level of involvement, and that of BMW Canada.

The accomodation, facilities and event stuff on Wolfe Island and in Kingston at the HoJo (including the barbeque and Comedy Club) have all been confirmed.

I'm just waiting for the input from the MINI dealers before I do the formal announcement to our mailing list, with all details and pricing. Watch this space, and your email for the next update. It's soon!

The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet will ROCK!

Join the list at rygold@MINIac.ca

HarryHBMCC · Feb 5th, 2003, 09:34 PM

Thanks for doing the organizing and please keep us posted!

Harry

rygold · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:35 AM

Launching Soon: MINImeet.ca. Soon, not now, soon!

Announcement pending.......

rygold · Feb 10th, 2003, 04:29 AM

(This email went to to the event list. Join by requesting - email rygold@MINIac.ca)

You are just days away from receiving your OFFICIAL announcement of the Inaugural Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet! This thing is turning out amazing!

Lots of great stuff, ending with a full day at Shannonville Motorsport Park. We are restricting the event to only 50 MINIs. Shannonville rules say no more than 12 cars on the track at the same time, so there will be plenty of laps for everyone.

This will be the largest MINI Meet in Canada. Based on the early interest and excitement from people on our email list, this is the Beta! Next year we'll aim for 125 cars and take a larger track. Maybe two!

MINIacs are expected from Boston, Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Cleveland and Toronto. (Where's Montreal you ask? I dunno - maybe they don't like to drive!!)

The local Boot 'n Bonnet Club and the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association are welcoming us to the Island with a special brand of hospitality. You will have a great time!

There's much more to come..............

=R=
rygold@MINIac.ca
My Track Car!
Event Site Launching Soon ==>MINImeet.ca

Silvercooper · Feb 10th, 2003, 06:16 PM

[QUOTE

MINIacs are expected from Boston, Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Cleveland and Toronto. (Where's Montreal you ask? I dunno - maybe they don't like to drive!!)

QUOTE]

WWOOOOOOOO....Don't worry about Montreal people, we love to drive/race

I have been waiting for an event like that for a long time. Maybe we will join at Mont-Tremblant one day!! I am joining the list immediately!

How long is the drive to Shannonville from Montreal, anybody knows?

paulmon · Feb 10th, 2003, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silvercooper
How long is the drive to Shannonville from Montreal, anybody knows?

Takes around 3 hours, give or take a little.

Paul

rygold · Feb 11th, 2003, 08:21 PM

It's real! You can visitMINImeet.ca and download your invitation, event details and registration form.

It's all on the web site. Visit, join an event-related discussion forum, check out the links to the places we will be spending our MOTORING hours and more!

The site is evolving. Location photos are coming.

Special Thanks to COOPERation for the MINI graphic. And a big round of applause to Planetcast in Toronto for our event logo and elegant web site design.

If you are on our "I'm really interested" list you've already received the pdf with all details. Everyone else, get over to The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet 2003 web site!

See you in September!!

rygold · Feb 15th, 2003, 04:16 AM

Things are really moving on the Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet front.

Visit the Meet's discussion forum page to see how we've evolved. All details are working themselves out at the MINImeet.ca amazing web site! !!
Get over there. Download the pdf and get in on the action. MINIacs are coming from Vermont to Ottawa to hang out together. And MOTOR the Island. And boot it around Shannonville's Track.

And........

=R=

rygold · Feb 16th, 2003, 11:34 PM

WOW! The Event Team at MINImeet.ca (Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet) has been going gangbusters to get the web site in a "ready for prime time" state.

New Additions include event images and maps, MINI photo gallery, updated discussion board stuff and more.

Check out the event location photos here.

Comments welcome. How are we doing? This "grass roots" MINI Meet has gathered great attention and support from all of you on Team MINI2.

Thanks!

HarryHBMCC · Feb 17th, 2003, 12:30 AM

It all looks good. Now we just need to decide do we bring our young son which likely means missing the comedy club, or do we see if the grandparents would like to have him for a weekend...

Harry

rygold · Mar 7th, 2003, 01:28 AM

How long 'till September? The boards are busy at The Year's Best MINI Meet and the site has really grown!

Check out the images. Download the pdf - and join us. There's still room.

We're over halfway to our target number of MINIs.

Get in here! and have a BLAST!

rygold · Mar 30th, 2003, 03:18 AM

If you haven't visited the web site of the most amazing MINI Meet ever recently, it's time to check back.

We've added some great new photos, and the Discussion Forums are taking shape. Check out the Track Day Volunteers and see how our Track Experience Day is shaping up.

There's still room for YOU! Get in on the action and MOTOR The Island with us in September '03!

rygold · Apr 8th, 2003, 06:57 AM

The pace just keeps picking up at The Most Amazing MINI Meet Ever! site.

We've uploaded some great new images in the gallery. The Discussion Forums are abuzz(!) with information. The Shannonville Track Experience Day is really taking shape.

Drop in. Join in. Participate. You'll be glad you did!

Download the entry and info docs at MINImeet.ca.

Jan 29th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#21
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulmon So are you going to be there Harry? Not confirmed but I hope so. Just the other day my wife was saying how our son would enjoy a ferry ride. She was thinking more of the Chicheemaun than the Wolfe Islander III but perhaps we can visit both islands this summer. 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

Jan 30th, 2003, 12:47 AM	#22 (permalink)
DEye MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 254 Offline	Excellent Idea ! You can count one more in ! The drive from Toronto is great if you take the Loyalist Hwy. to get to Kingston.... Any Idea on the Shannonville $$$ Liquid Yellow Cooper

Jan 30th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	All this talk of Wolfe Island brings me back to the summer of (if I recall correctly) 1987. Bear with me if this is a little off topic, I'm reminiscing. My Wolfe Island story: My father had purchased an RV with one of his brothers. It was a Ford Econoline conversion with two berths above the cabin, two where the "kitchen" table was (it folded away) and two in the back. Into this contraption we stuffed seven people (my mother is nothing if not fecund!) So one summer we're trekking about Ontario and come to the Wolfe Island ferry. Even though we had a good space in line, the ferry crew let other cars on first and loaded our camper on last. Unfortunately they misjudged the amount ot clearance left, so the back end of the RV stuck out several feet past the end of the boat. Undeterred, the crew tried to raise the ramp, only to find that it wouldn't go up more than fifteen degrees before whacking the tailpipe of the camper. In a fit of questionable intelligence they elected to chock the rear wheels (which were probably less than 2 feet from the edge of the boat) with a pair of wedges that had been cut from a 2x4, and left the ramp to swing down into the water. My father was skeptical of the arrangement, but the staff assured him it was safe. With that, the boat left the dock. The waters were not particularly calm that day. We were all a tad nervous about the rolling of the ship and the waves splashing up onto the deck. Two minutes into the trip, a fellow passenger ambled up to the driver's side window and rapped on it. My father rolled it down. In a very matter-of-fact voice, the fellow informed him that both of the chocks had been washed away by the waves. With that, my mother starts shreiking, flings open the door and starts screaming at the five of us (three of whom were under the age of 10) to get out, get out, get out! We didn't need much more prompting than that. Anyways, long story short, the RV's brakes held, the camper stayed on board, and we docked safely, albeit with frazzled nerves. My mother yelled at the crew, my father looked embarrassed, and we were treated to ice cream not long thereafter. The End. -CW Global Moderator

Jan 31st, 2003, 12:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Boot 'n Bonnet Club As I stated in an earlier post, the Boot 'n Bonnet Club is a group of British Car Enthusiasts. They have an active membership of 225 car-nuts located in the Kingston, Belleville, Brockville Ontario area. Check out their site here. . I think they'll play nice with us on the Island! Pricing is being finalized for the two day event, including hotel, barbeque, comedy club and Shannonville Track Experience Day! Formal invitations to all on the rygold@MINIac.ca email list will be sent next week, with a call for a commitment deposit. The price will be right, guranteed! =R= rygold@MINIac.ca Visit My Sharona here.

Jan 31st, 2003, 10:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Dealer Involvement Update: Still waiting for word from BMW Canada. I'm still hopeful, and it's early in the game. However, it appears as if local Toronto area dealers will get involved, spearheaded by MINI Downtown. More next week. Notices to all on the official rygold@MINIac.ca email list next week.

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Feb 1st, 2003, 12:17 AM	#26 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Keep the updates coming. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Feb 3rd, 2003, 03:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Watch This Space! Big news this week. Get on the list NOW: rygold@BennettGold.ca

Feb 5th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Event Planning Planning on this event may seem to have gotten quiet, but a lot has happened. The deposit has been paid to Shannonville to secure the track. I've made a proposal to the Toronto Area MINI Dealers. I'm now waiting to hear their level of involvement, and that of BMW Canada. The accomodation, facilities and event stuff on Wolfe Island and in Kingston at the HoJo (including the barbeque and Comedy Club) have all been confirmed. I'm just waiting for the input from the MINI dealers before I do the formal announcement to our mailing list, with all details and pricing. Watch this space, and your email for the next update. It's soon! The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet will ROCK! Join the list at rygold@MINIac.ca

Feb 5th, 2003, 09:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Thanks for doing the organizing and please keep us posted! 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

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:35 AM	#30 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Teaser Update Launching Soon: MINImeet.ca. Soon, not now, soon! Announcement pending.......

Feb 10th, 2003, 04:29 AM	#31 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Participants Update (This email went to to the event list. Join by requesting - email rygold@MINIac.ca) You are just days away from receiving your OFFICIAL announcement of the Inaugural Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet! This thing is turning out amazing! Lots of great stuff, ending with a full day at Shannonville Motorsport Park. We are restricting the event to only 50 MINIs. Shannonville rules say no more than 12 cars on the track at the same time, so there will be plenty of laps for everyone. This will be the largest MINI Meet in Canada. Based on the early interest and excitement from people on our email list, this is the Beta! Next year we'll aim for 125 cars and take a larger track. Maybe two! MINIacs are expected from Boston, Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Cleveland and Toronto. (Where's Montreal you ask? I dunno - maybe they don't like to drive!!) The local Boot 'n Bonnet Club and the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association are welcoming us to the Island with a special brand of hospitality. You will have a great time! There's much more to come.............. =R= rygold@MINIac.ca My Track Car! Event Site Launching Soon ==>MINImeet.ca

Feb 10th, 2003, 06:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 252 Offline	Re: Participants Update [QUOTE MINIacs are expected from Boston, Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Cleveland and Toronto. (Where's Montreal you ask? I dunno - maybe they don't like to drive!!) QUOTE] WWOOOOOOOO....Don't worry about Montreal people, we love to drive/race I have been waiting for an event like that for a long time. Maybe we will join at Mont-Tremblant one day!! I am joining the list immediately! How long is the drive to Shannonville from Montreal, anybody knows?

Feb 10th, 2003, 06:43 PM	#33 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Re: Re: Participants Update Quote: Originally posted by Silvercooper How long is the drive to Shannonville from Montreal, anybody knows? Takes around 3 hours, give or take a little. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Feb 11th, 2003, 08:21 PM	#34 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Ultimate Update! It's real! You can visitMINImeet.ca and download your invitation, event details and registration form. It's all on the web site. Visit, join an event-related discussion forum, check out the links to the places we will be spending our MOTORING hours and more! The site is evolving. Location photos are coming. Special Thanks to COOPERation for the MINI graphic. And a big round of applause to Planetcast in Toronto for our event logo and elegant web site design. If you are on our "I'm really interested" list you've already received the pdf with all details. Everyone else, get over to The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet 2003 web site! See you in September!!

Feb 15th, 2003, 04:16 AM	#35 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	MINI Meet Forums Things are really moving on the Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet front. Visit the Meet's discussion forum page to see how we've evolved. All details are working themselves out at the MINImeet.ca amazing web site! !! Get over there. Download the pdf and get in on the action. MINIacs are coming from Vermont to Ottawa to hang out together. And MOTOR the Island. And boot it around Shannonville's Track. And........ =R=

Feb 16th, 2003, 11:34 PM	#36 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Location Photos, Maps, Images & More.. WOW! The Event Team at MINImeet.ca (Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet) has been going gangbusters to get the web site in a "ready for prime time" state. New Additions include event images and maps, MINI photo gallery, updated discussion board stuff and more. Check out the event location photos here. Comments welcome. How are we doing? This "grass roots" MINI Meet has gathered great attention and support from all of you on Team MINI2. Thanks!

Feb 17th, 2003, 12:30 AM	#37 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	It all looks good. Now we just need to decide do we bring our young son which likely means missing the comedy club, or do we see if the grandparents would like to have him for a weekend... 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

Mar 7th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#38 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	March MINI Meet Update How long 'till September? The boards are busy at The Year's Best MINI Meet and the site has really grown! Check out the images. Download the pdf - and join us. There's still room. We're over halfway to our target number of MINIs. Get in here! and have a BLAST!

Mar 30th, 2003, 03:18 AM	#39 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Almost April Update! If you haven't visited the web site of the most amazing MINI Meet ever recently, it's time to check back. We've added some great new photos, and the Discussion Forums are taking shape. Check out the Track Day Volunteers and see how our Track Experience Day is shaping up. There's still room for YOU! Get in on the action and MOTOR The Island with us in September '03!

Apr 8th, 2003, 06:57 AM	#40 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 73 Offline	April UPDATE! The pace just keeps picking up at The Most Amazing MINI Meet Ever! site. We've uploaded some great new images in the gallery. The Discussion Forums are abuzz(!) with information. The Shannonville Track Experience Day is really taking shape. Drop in. Join in. Participate. You'll be glad you did! Download the entry and info docs at MINImeet.ca.

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