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rygold · Jan 23rd, 2003, 02:40 AM

See the full thread, links and details at this link to:

MINICooperOnline.com

The event is to be held in Sept. 13 and 14, 2003 - full weekend.

This MINI Meet includes the Wolfe Island Canada "MOTOR The Island" Tour as well as a track day at Shannonville Motorsports Park.

Check out all details at above thread on MCO. You'll want to be part of this event!

Confirm interest to: rygold@MINIAC.ca

and visit My Sharona

=R=

Here's the thread opener:

MINI MEET: Northeastern US, Toronto to Montreal

I will organize this event, if interest level is high enough. Target is 30+ cars.

Let’s find out:

A MINI Meet for Northeastern U.S., Toronto and Eastern Ontario, and Montreal area.

Place: Ontario, Canada, motoring through:

Kingston
Wolfe Island
Shannonville Motorsports Park

Date, September 13 and 14th, 2003, Saturday and Sunday.

Event Description:

Saturday:
-Arrive at the Howard Johnson’s, Kingston by 1 p.m. for official check-in and registration.
-Journey aboard The Wolfe Islander (car ferry) for a 20 minute scenic boat ride to Wolfe Island.
-”MOTOR The Island Event”: A 2.5 hour ride along wonderful twistys in a great, rustic island setting. The Island Tourist Board will accomodate us with “something special”.
-Return by ferry to Kingston and Howard Johnsons late afternoon. The HoJo is located on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Kingston. Seethe hotel at http://www.hojo.ca
-Free time!
-Dinner at Comedy Cabaret in HoJo’s, followed by the evening at the Comedy Club.

Sunday
-If we move quickly, we can confirm the Shannonville track: 45 minute drive to Shannonville Motorsport Park for a daytime track event. That’s right - you driving your car, on a great track! Depart from Shannonville for home.
-(if track not available): 4 hour day trip via the fun-filled highways of Eastern Ontario, returning to Kingston for departure home.

Cost: Yet be be determined, but likely around $175 per person, depending on events. Price would include hotel accomodation (based on double occupancy) dinner and Saturday night Comedy Club, Shannonville track day (if available), and road tours.

Destination Information:

Kingston is located about halfway between Toronto and Montreal and is easily accessed from the United States.

The Howard Johnson Hotel will be especially accomodating. If any MINI aftermarket vendors are interested, the HoJo would make a “trade-show” area available. If interest appears high enough I will attempt to attract some sponsors (to keep our mutual costs down).

HoJo would also make a special rate available to anyone that wanted to arrive on Friday, or stay over Sunday.

If you are interested send me an email to indicate your interest: rygold@MINIac.ca

Let’s “MOTOR The Island”.

Canada, eh?

Robert Gold
Toronto
http://MINIac.ca

GordonD · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:22 PM

I tried to confirm my interest to the email address supplied but it just bounced back "due to a communications failure"

HarryHBMCC · Jan 23rd, 2003, 03:28 PM

Wolfe island is quite nice and very close to the states -- from the south end there is a tiny ferry (would hold 4 regular cars or perhaps 6 MINI Coopers

) and you can throw rocks at the states if you wanted to - not recommended from within view of the customs and immigration building though

Nice roads there but can be very cool with the wind coming off the St. Lawrence so dress warmly for the time on the island if you plan to step out of your car. The ferry ride from Kingston is good, and on a much bigger boat. Good bass and perch fishing too if you have the time (spinners work well).

The price sounds really good for all that is included. Another group setting up a day at Shannonville wants more than that just for the track day (but it includes in-car instruction, perhaps this one does not). I will check with my wife and let you know...

The email bounces as presented but works as rygold@miniac.ca

Harry

rygold · Jan 23rd, 2003, 05:58 PM

You can also email me at:

rygold@BennettGold.ca

Thanks for your interest. We are trying to involve the Toronto area dealers and their customers. Our goal is 30 - 50 MINIs!

=R=
Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS)

GordonD · Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:07 PM

You have Sept 3rd on this site but looking at the MiniCooperOnline one I see talk of Shannonville on the 14th - did you figure something out or did the track part fall through?

rygold · Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:13 PM

It's the 13th and 14th of Sept, 2003. I've edited the first post for clarity.

Thx.

=R=
Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS)

GordonD · Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rygold
It's the 13th and 14th of Sept, 2003. I've edited the first post for clarity.

Thx.

=R=
Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS)

Thanks -I'v penciled it in. I assume you will let us know about deposits etc.

paulmon · Jan 23rd, 2003, 10:14 PM

I've got my name down in the MINICooperOnline thread but I figure I'd add my name here too. Harry, Gordon and I will drive out to Guelph and drag you to Kingston if you don't come.

If this does go ahead it would be nice to arrage a meeting point in the GTA so that we can follow everyone down to Kingston.

Paul

Al in Ottawa · Jan 24th, 2003, 01:50 PM

I put my name down in the MINICooperOnline thread as well.

I will pass the word around in Ottawa.

Al

Ottawa Guy · Jan 25th, 2003, 02:14 PM

I've sent my e-mail to add my name to the list.

I'm looking forward to it. Should be a great event

Tony

rygold · Jan 26th, 2003, 08:51 PM

Here's the latest rumour (and remember, it's only a rumour):

BMW Canada is looking for a special event to involve their Special Project guys in. The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet/Shannonville Track Day has caught their attention. Let's see what transpires.

The hotel has blocked off 50 rooms for the Friday and Saturday nights. A barbeque is coming together for Saturday eve. The Kingston town fathers will OK a special MINI Parking Only district in front of City Hall.

Send an "I'm Interested" email to rygold@MINIac.ca

Updates in this thread on a regular basis.

=R=
http://MINIac.ca

rygold · Jan 26th, 2003, 10:08 PM

Things are coming together quickly for this AMAZING MINI MEET!

Make sure you email your interest to rygold@MINIac.ca

I will be compiling the "official invitation list" based on the emails I receive. There are a lot of MINIacs already expressing interest. Don't be disappointed.

If you're interested, email rygold@MINIac.ca NOW!

Official Web Site Now Being Built!

=R=
http://MINIac.ca

rygold · Jan 28th, 2003, 03:34 AM

We're building the database of email addresses of those MINIacs who have so far expressed interest.

However, some of you have not sent an email to rygold@MINIac.ca

Not all of your emails are listed in the profiles. Therefore, it is important that you email me directly to get on the "official" MINI Meet email list.

If you haven't done so already, email your interest to rygold@MINIac.ca

We don't want any MINI2bies to be disappointed!

Web site to launch soon: MINImeet.ca

=R=

rygold · Jan 28th, 2003, 05:16 PM

GREAT NEWS:

Shannonville Motorsports Park track is confirmed for Sunday September 14, 2003.

Email today to rygold@MINIac.ca to get on the invitation list!

MINIMatthew · Jan 28th, 2003, 05:56 PM

Sounds great! You can count me in (and yes, I sent you and email).

paulmon · Jan 28th, 2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rygold
GREAT NEWS:

Shannonville Motorsports Park track is confirmed for Sunday September 14, 2003.

Email today to rygold@MINIac.ca to get on the invitation list!

Great news. Any more word from BMW?

Paul

rygold · Jan 29th, 2003, 03:36 PM

This is good:

I found out last night that Wolfe Island has a "Boot & Bonnet" Club. Apparently it's a club of British auto enthusiasts.

I'm going to draft them as our "Island Hosts". Oh boy, are they in for a surprise.

Plus - the Secretary of the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association said in an email to me: "I can picture the Island abuzz with MINIs flying around!!".

This is our kind of place!

No word from BMW as yet.

More to come.....

rygold@MINIac.ca
http://MINIac.ca

GordonD · Jan 29th, 2003, 03:40 PM

Now all you need is a deal with the OPP to go gentle with us and you have a world class event.

HarryHBMCC · Jan 29th, 2003, 05:26 PM

Actually, it is not a bad idea to inform the local police of the run. That way reports of 50 cars, identical but for colour and hood stripes, will not been seen as a massive MINI car theft ring making a run for the border.

If you want to make them feel better you could also tell them that there is a separate track event planned for the weekend so the driving on the island will be an afternoon cruise, not a race.

Harry

paulmon · Jan 29th, 2003, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Actually, it is not a bad idea to inform the local police of the run. That way reports of 50 cars, identical but for colour and hood stripes, will not been seen as a massive MINI car theft ring making a run for the border.

Woohoo! Mexico city here we come!

Quote:

If you want to make them feel better you could also tell them that there is a separate track event planned for the weekend so the driving on the island will be an afternoon cruise, not a race.

Harry

All joking aside I think this is a good idea.

So are you going to be there Harry?

Paul

Jan 23rd, 2003, 02:40 AM	#1
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	MINI Meet: Sept/03: Northeastern U.S., Toronto & Montreal Areas See the full thread, links and details at this link to: MINICooperOnline.com The event is to be held in Sept. 13 and 14, 2003 - full weekend. This MINI Meet includes the Wolfe Island Canada "MOTOR The Island" Tour as well as a track day at Shannonville Motorsports Park. Check out all details at above thread on MCO. You'll want to be part of this event! Confirm interest to: rygold@MINIAC.ca and visit My Sharona =R= Here's the thread opener: MINI MEET: Northeastern US, Toronto to Montreal I will organize this event, if interest level is high enough. Target is 30+ cars. Let’s find out: A MINI Meet for Northeastern U.S., Toronto and Eastern Ontario, and Montreal area. Place: Ontario, Canada, motoring through: Kingston Wolfe Island Shannonville Motorsports Park Date, September 13 and 14th, 2003, Saturday and Sunday. Event Description: Saturday: -Arrive at the Howard Johnson’s, Kingston by 1 p.m. for official check-in and registration. -Journey aboard The Wolfe Islander (car ferry) for a 20 minute scenic boat ride to Wolfe Island. -”MOTOR The Island Event”: A 2.5 hour ride along wonderful twistys in a great, rustic island setting. The Island Tourist Board will accomodate us with “something special”. -Return by ferry to Kingston and Howard Johnsons late afternoon. The HoJo is located on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Kingston. Seethe hotel at http://www.hojo.ca -Free time! -Dinner at Comedy Cabaret in HoJo’s, followed by the evening at the Comedy Club. Sunday -If we move quickly, we can confirm the Shannonville track: 45 minute drive to Shannonville Motorsport Park for a daytime track event. That’s right - you driving your car, on a great track! Depart from Shannonville for home. -(if track not available): 4 hour day trip via the fun-filled highways of Eastern Ontario, returning to Kingston for departure home. Cost: Yet be be determined, but likely around $175 per person, depending on events. Price would include hotel accomodation (based on double occupancy) dinner and Saturday night Comedy Club, Shannonville track day (if available), and road tours. Destination Information: Kingston is located about halfway between Toronto and Montreal and is easily accessed from the United States. The Howard Johnson Hotel will be especially accomodating. If any MINI aftermarket vendors are interested, the HoJo would make a “trade-show” area available. If interest appears high enough I will attempt to attract some sponsors (to keep our mutual costs down). HoJo would also make a special rate available to anyone that wanted to arrive on Friday, or stay over Sunday. If you are interested send me an email to indicate your interest: rygold@MINIac.ca Let’s “MOTOR The Island”. Canada, eh? Robert Gold Toronto http://MINIac.ca Last edited by rygold : Jan 25th, 2003 at 04:56 PM.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 781 Offline	your email address bounces back I tried to confirm my interest to the email address supplied but it just bounced back "due to a communications failure" aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Jan 23rd, 2003, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Wolfe island is quite nice and very close to the states -- from the south end there is a tiny ferry (would hold 4 regular cars or perhaps 6 MINI Coopers ) and you can throw rocks at the states if you wanted to - not recommended from within view of the customs and immigration building though Nice roads there but can be very cool with the wind coming off the St. Lawrence so dress warmly for the time on the island if you plan to step out of your car. The ferry ride from Kingston is good, and on a much bigger boat. Good bass and perch fishing too if you have the time (spinners work well). The price sounds really good for all that is included. Another group setting up a day at Shannonville wants more than that just for the track day (but it includes in-car instruction, perhaps this one does not). I will check with my wife and let you know... The email bounces as presented but works as rygold@miniac.ca 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 23rd, 2003, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Contact for Wolfe Island MINI Meet You can also email me at: rygold@BennettGold.ca Thanks for your interest. We are trying to involve the Toronto area dealers and their customers. Our goal is 30 - 50 MINIs! =R= Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS) Last edited by rygold : Jan 23rd, 2003 at 06:10 PM.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 781 Offline	confirmation of weekend You have Sept 3rd on this site but looking at the MiniCooperOnline one I see talk of Shannonville on the 14th - did you figure something out or did the track part fall through? aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

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Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Dates It's the 13th and 14th of Sept, 2003. I've edited the first post for clarity. Thx. =R= Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS)

Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Re: Dates Quote: Originally posted by rygold It's the 13th and 14th of Sept, 2003. I've edited the first post for clarity. Thx. =R= Visit My Sharona (LY/B MCS) Thanks -I'v penciled it in. I assume you will let us know about deposits etc. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Jan 23rd, 2003, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 789 Offline	I've got my name down in the MINICooperOnline thread but I figure I'd add my name here too. Harry, Gordon and I will drive out to Guelph and drag you to Kingston if you don't come. If this does go ahead it would be nice to arrage a meeting point in the GTA so that we can follow everyone down to Kingston. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Jan 24th, 2003, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Al in Ottawa MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ottawa Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 56 Offline	I put my name down in the MINICooperOnline thread as well. I will pass the word around in Ottawa. Al

Jan 25th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ottawa Guy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ottawa Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 173 Offline	I've sent my e-mail to add my name to the list. I'm looking forward to it. Should be a great event Tony See my "Picture" link below for specs. My Cooper S Pictures...Ottawa MINI Club...My Route 66 Trip

Jan 26th, 2003, 08:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Wofle Island MINI Meet Track Update Here's the latest rumour (and remember, it's only a rumour): BMW Canada is looking for a special event to involve their Special Project guys in. The Wolfe Island Canada MINI Meet/Shannonville Track Day has caught their attention. Let's see what transpires. The hotel has blocked off 50 rooms for the Friday and Saturday nights. A barbeque is coming together for Saturday eve. The Kingston town fathers will OK a special MINI Parking Only district in front of City Hall. Send an "I'm Interested" email to rygold@MINIac.ca Updates in this thread on a regular basis. =R= http://MINIac.ca

Jan 26th, 2003, 10:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Email Your Interest NOW! Things are coming together quickly for this AMAZING MINI MEET! Make sure you email your interest to rygold@MINIac.ca I will be compiling the "official invitation list" based on the emails I receive. There are a lot of MINIacs already expressing interest. Don't be disappointed. If you're interested, email rygold@MINIac.ca NOW! Official Web Site Now Being Built! =R= http://MINIac.ca

Jan 28th, 2003, 03:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Email to get on the "official" list! We're building the database of email addresses of those MINIacs who have so far expressed interest. However, some of you have not sent an email to rygold@MINIac.ca Not all of your emails are listed in the profiles. Therefore, it is important that you email me directly to get on the "official" MINI Meet email list. If you haven't done so already, email your interest to rygold@MINIac.ca We don't want any MINI2bies to be disappointed! Web site to launch soon: MINImeet.ca =R=

Jan 28th, 2003, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Track Announcement! GREAT NEWS: Shannonville Motorsports Park track is confirmed for Sunday September 14, 2003. Email today to rygold@MINIac.ca to get on the invitation list!

Jan 28th, 2003, 05:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINIMatthew Prince of Eternia Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 154 Offline	Cool! Sounds great! You can count me in (and yes, I sent you and email). MINI Cooper Canadian Launch Edition (#338 of 500) Pure Silver/Black, Heated Sport Seats, 16" Five Spokes, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Inserts and More! Ottawa MINI Club

Jan 28th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Re: Track Announcement! Quote: Originally posted by rygold GREAT NEWS: Shannonville Motorsports Park track is confirmed for Sunday September 14, 2003. Email today to rygold@MINIac.ca to get on the invitation list! Great news. Any more word from BMW? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Jan 29th, 2003, 03:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
rygold MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Cool News Update! This is good: I found out last night that Wolfe Island has a "Boot & Bonnet" Club. Apparently it's a club of British auto enthusiasts. I'm going to draft them as our "Island Hosts". Oh boy, are they in for a surprise. Plus - the Secretary of the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association said in an email to me: "I can picture the Island abuzz with MINIs flying around!!". This is our kind of place! No word from BMW as yet. More to come..... rygold@MINIac.ca http://MINIac.ca

Jan 29th, 2003, 03:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Now all you need is a deal with the OPP to go gentle with us and you have a world class event. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Jan 29th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Actually, it is not a bad idea to inform the local police of the run. That way reports of 50 cars, identical but for colour and hood stripes, will not been seen as a massive MINI car theft ring making a run for the border. If you want to make them feel better you could also tell them that there is a separate track event planned for the weekend so the driving on the island will be an afternoon cruise, not a race. 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 29th, 2003, 07:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Actually, it is not a bad idea to inform the local police of the run. That way reports of 50 cars, identical but for colour and hood stripes, will not been seen as a massive MINI car theft ring making a run for the border. Woohoo! Mexico city here we come! Quote: If you want to make them feel better you could also tell them that there is a separate track event planned for the weekend so the driving on the island will be an afternoon cruise, not a race. Harry All joking aside I think this is a good idea. So are you going to be there Harry? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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