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HARMINI · Jul 6th, 2003, 03:10 PM

Get your MINIs out to Bucks County and lets take on some of those awesome twisties. We will be checking out 6 or so of the covered bridges in the area and end the afternoon with some chow. This will be a loosely organized event, but we will have maps of the route to hand out. Remember to bring your hand-held radios for the ride. Although we will be going to see the covered bridges, there will also be plenty of spirited driving. I promise!!

THIS IS THE OFFICIAL AGENDA (edited on 7/22/03)

-Meet at the White Rose Cafe in Yardley (see directions below).
-I will be at the cafe by 9:30AM. Join me for breakfast.
-10:30 pre-ride gathering, maps and logistics
-Start motoring 11am.
-We'll ride for a couple of hours, then we'll be stopping at the Homestead General Store in Upper Black Eddy for ice-cream.
-More motoring, more bridges.
-Dinner around 4 or 5pm at Faherty's On the Delaware in Washington's Crossing, NJ

WHAT TO BRING:
water, beverages, snacks, 2-way radios, and a camera.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WHITE ROSE CAFE IN YARDLEY PA.
1050 Stony Hill Rd
Yardley Pa. 19067
(215) 968-0100

From I-95 North or South, take exit 49 toward Newtown/Yardley.
Keep left at the fork in the ramp.
Merge onto Newtown Yardley Rd/Route 332 West.
Turn left onto Stony Hill Rd.

HERE is a map to the White Rose Cafe.

*********Updates and recommendations (edited 7/29/03)

Last Friday, I tried out Faherty's restaurant and was very disappointed. I asked the guys if they would help us find a better place to eat. Scott found a place that will be perfect. It's called the Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope. It's a new place that just opened in Union Square, they'll give us free up-front parking and are happy to have us come there. YAY!!!

I also have some pre-meet recommendations.

Arrive at the White Rose Cafe with a full tank of gas.

Eat a good breakfast (at home or the White Rose). At our mid-route stop at the Homestead we'll only have time to get ice cream, not a full lunch. Bring extra snacks if you need to hold you over till dinner.

We'll have the radios on Channel 7, sub 0.

If you arrive past 11am, you can still pick up a copy of the route at the White Rose Cafe and try and find us.

Before we start motoring, I'll need to get a confirmation (head count) of those that will be joining us for dinner so we can call the Triumph. Dinner will probably be around 5pm.

laughscott · Jul 7th, 2003, 02:27 AM

Kim,

Glad to see you've posted the idea!!

You know me, I'm up for it!!! Will help with the details. Actually just spent today wandering around Bucks & Montgomery, scouting out places!!!

As for lunch, while maybe not the best place for food, they certainly have the parking, and that's at Peddler's Village. Otherwise, we could find a place further North into the County, along the river.

You know where to find me, so let's get rockin!!!

Cheers.

Scott

teridrag · Jul 7th, 2003, 02:43 AM

I need to get a better map. As I am geographically challenged, can you give rough bearing & distance from major cities or interstate junctions? Thank you!

CooperSQT · Jul 7th, 2003, 04:33 PM

Kim and Teri,

I'm a graphic designer, so I can scan a map for you and highlight the areas you are talking about and post it or email it to you. By the way, I'll be at your event! I know Teri's coming to ours (MINI Meet in Philly on 8/10).

HARMINI · Jul 8th, 2003, 12:49 PM

Teri, here is a link for a BIG Bucks County map

And a page that tells you how to get to Bucks County

This 5 covered bridge tour is what I will be checking out this weekend.

As soon as the route is firmed up, I will post more specific directions as well as a couple of lodging options for those that want to come on Saturday and stay over.

CooperSQT · Jul 8th, 2003, 02:52 PM

OK- great. One less thing I have to do.

teridrag · Jul 8th, 2003, 09:53 PM

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

tedgoldman · Jul 15th, 2003, 11:20 PM

Hello- has a meeting place been selected? I lived in Bucks for a long time and the roads are great. In fact, this past weekend we drove River Road from Washington Crossing to the point where River Road meets 611. It's a wonderful drive. It was my Mini's first really good twisty ride. Along the way a Harley rider took a shine to my baby...River Road passes through New Hope. It would be neat to have a Mini parade...Ted

laughscott · Jul 16th, 2003, 01:02 AM

Hey Ted,

HARMINI, Pocket_Rocket and I spent this past Sunday exploring more twisties than I've driven in a long time!! I am a native Bucks County resident, and I found roads I've never seen before!!!

If you think River Road is great, wait until you see some of the roads that lead around the back side of Bucks County.

We mapped out a route that goes by 8 Covered Bridges, 1 lovely Country Store (MINI parents), 150+ miles of turns, Ringing Rocks (maybe), a rest stop or two, and some really great photo ops. If you want to see one to whet your apptetite, go over to minicooperonline, and find this same thread, HARMINI posted a PIC of her MC and my MCS!

She's working through the final logistics, trying to find a meeting place that has facilities open that early in the AM.

Hang tight, she'll be posting them shortly!

Cheers.

Scott

Qamper · Jul 16th, 2003, 02:01 AM

Sounds like this could be fun. I live in Center City Philadelphia and was just up in Bucks this past weekend - drove through New Hope to Point Pleasant for an afternoon of tubing. I actually have to work in the evening that day (around 4pm) but could be up for the early part of the drive.

Thanks

collibosher · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:59 AM

sounds great.. count me in. i have a good friend that lives in doylestown. this would be a good excuse to go for a visit. one of the only times i got to use my driving lamps was bucks county at night!

beautiful area.. let me know the details when they are sorted.

2grrls · Jul 17th, 2003, 02:45 PM

Hey I'm from Bucks County (went to CB East

) this sounds fun. Our Mini just arrived on dry land yesterday and hopfully it'll be in our possesion by Aug 3rd. Keep me posted on a meeting place.

Thanks!

yeti · Jul 19th, 2003, 01:44 PM

We are in Bensalem, Bucks County. We don't have our new Mini yet, but we'd love to stop by and have a look

laughscott · Jul 19th, 2003, 03:40 PM

Hey Yeti,

Feel free to join us, without your MINI!!

There are several soon-to-be proud parents of a new MINI that have yet to be delivered. We have a VW Bug and a BMW Z3 joining the run.

Don't let the fact that you aren't in posession of your MINI to keep you from enjoying the comraderie and enjoyable scenery with the rest of us!

It just gives you a head start in making new friends with all of us!!

HARMINI has been tied up this week, and we're waiting for Pocket_Rocket to get back from his other Rally this weekend to get all the final details posted.

Cheers.

Scott

2grrls · Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:03 AM

Hey everyone!
We pick our new Mini up on Thursday so we will be able to join the Bucks County Tour

Let us know the meeting place.
-Tracy

HARMINI · Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:42 AM

Okay, I've edited the first post on this thread with the OFFICIAL AGENDA for this meet.

See you all at the White Rose.

Cheers,
Kim

GMINI · Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:51 AM

See YOU this weeekend!! And you better not bail.

HARMINI · Jul 23rd, 2003, 06:41 PM

Bailing out is not my style

See ya Sunday!!

GMINI · Jul 23rd, 2003, 06:48 PM

Hoorah! And i hope that means you go down with the ship, Cap'n. Do you know how to stern, too?

Ken NYC · Jul 24th, 2003, 10:10 PM

What kind of radios/walkie talkies do you guys use?

I was thinking of running out to Radio Shack to buy a pair.

Is there a particular kind I should look for?

Jul 6th, 2003, 03:10 PM	#1
HARMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Sun. Aug 3rd - Bucks County PA - Covered Bridges Tour, Twisties, and more Get your MINIs out to Bucks County and lets take on some of those awesome twisties. We will be checking out 6 or so of the covered bridges in the area and end the afternoon with some chow. This will be a loosely organized event, but we will have maps of the route to hand out. Remember to bring your hand-held radios for the ride. Although we will be going to see the covered bridges, there will also be plenty of spirited driving. I promise!! THIS IS THE OFFICIAL AGENDA (edited on 7/22/03) -Meet at the White Rose Cafe in Yardley (see directions below). -I will be at the cafe by 9:30AM. Join me for breakfast. -10:30 pre-ride gathering, maps and logistics -Start motoring 11am. -We'll ride for a couple of hours, then we'll be stopping at the Homestead General Store in Upper Black Eddy for ice-cream. -More motoring, more bridges. -Dinner around 4 or 5pm at Faherty's On the Delaware in Washington's Crossing, NJ WHAT TO BRING: water, beverages, snacks, 2-way radios, and a camera. DIRECTIONS TO THE WHITE ROSE CAFE IN YARDLEY PA. 1050 Stony Hill Rd Yardley Pa. 19067 (215) 968-0100 From I-95 North or South, take exit 49 toward Newtown/Yardley. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Newtown Yardley Rd/Route 332 West. Turn left onto Stony Hill Rd. HERE is a map to the White Rose Cafe. ********Updates and recommendations (edited 7/29/03) Last Friday, I tried out Faherty's restaurant and was very disappointed. I asked the guys if they would help us find a better place to eat. Scott found a place that will be perfect. It's called the Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope. It's a new place that just opened in Union Square, they'll give us free up-front parking and are happy to have us come there. YAY!!! I also have some pre-meet recommendations. Arrive at the White Rose Cafe with a full tank of gas. Eat a good breakfast (at home or the White Rose). At our mid-route stop at the Homestead we'll only have time to get ice cream, not a full lunch. Bring extra snacks if you need to hold you over till dinner. We'll have the radios on Channel 7, sub 0. If you arrive past 11am, you can still pick up a copy of the route at the White Rose Cafe and try and find us. Before we start motoring, I'll need to get a confirmation (head count) of those that will be joining us for dinner so we can call the Triumph. Dinner will probably be around 5pm. Last edited by HARMINI : Jul 29th, 2003 at 08:48 PM.*

Jul 7th, 2003, 02:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
laughscott MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 218 Offline	Kim, Glad to see you've posted the idea!! You know me, I'm up for it!!! Will help with the details. Actually just spent today wandering around Bucks & Montgomery, scouting out places!!! As for lunch, while maybe not the best place for food, they certainly have the parking, and that's at Peddler's Village. Otherwise, we could find a place further North into the County, along the river. You know where to find me, so let's get rockin!!! Cheers. Scott Mid-Life Crisis never felt so good!

Jul 7th, 2003, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
CooperSQT Founder, PhillyMINI Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Chester, PA Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 62 Offline	MAP of the area Kim and Teri, I'm a graphic designer, so I can scan a map for you and highlight the areas you are talking about and post it or email it to you. By the way, I'll be at your event! I know Teri's coming to ours (MINI Meet in Philly on 8/10).

Jul 8th, 2003, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
CooperSQT Founder, PhillyMINI Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Chester, PA Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 62 Offline	OK- great. One less thing I have to do. Julie Gross, Proud MINI Owner, Founder PhillyMINI - www.phillymini.org Motoring Advisor - MINI of the Main Line - www.minimainline.com o6 MCS AB/S \| o3 MCS BRG/W (retired) \| 69 Mini Cooper S

Jul 16th, 2003, 01:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
laughscott MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 218 Offline	MINI Parade in New Hope! Hey Ted, HARMINI, Pocket_Rocket and I spent this past Sunday exploring more twisties than I've driven in a long time!! I am a native Bucks County resident, and I found roads I've never seen before!!! If you think River Road is great, wait until you see some of the roads that lead around the back side of Bucks County. We mapped out a route that goes by 8 Covered Bridges, 1 lovely Country Store (MINI parents), 150+ miles of turns, Ringing Rocks (maybe), a rest stop or two, and some really great photo ops. If you want to see one to whet your apptetite, go over to minicooperonline, and find this same thread, HARMINI posted a PIC of her MC and my MCS! She's working through the final logistics, trying to find a meeting place that has facilities open that early in the AM. Hang tight, she'll be posting them shortly! Cheers. Scott Mid-Life Crisis never felt so good!

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Jul 7th, 2003, 02:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
teridrag MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 110 Offline	I need to get a better map. As I am geographically challenged, can you give rough bearing & distance from major cities or interstate junctions? Thank you!

Jul 8th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
HARMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Teri, here is a link for a BIG Bucks County map And a page that tells you how to get to Bucks County This 5 covered bridge tour is what I will be checking out this weekend. As soon as the route is firmed up, I will post more specific directions as well as a couple of lodging options for those that want to come on Saturday and stay over.

Jul 8th, 2003, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
teridrag MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 110 Offline	Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Jul 15th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
tedgoldman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Hello- has a meeting place been selected? I lived in Bucks for a long time and the roads are great. In fact, this past weekend we drove River Road from Washington Crossing to the point where River Road meets 611. It's a wonderful drive. It was my Mini's first really good twisty ride. Along the way a Harley rider took a shine to my baby...River Road passes through New Hope. It would be neat to have a Mini parade...Ted

Jul 16th, 2003, 02:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Qamper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Sounds like this could be fun. I live in Center City Philadelphia and was just up in Bucks this past weekend - drove through New Hope to Point Pleasant for an afternoon of tubing. I actually have to work in the evening that day (around 4pm) but could be up for the early part of the drive. Thanks http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mcsflare.jpg

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
collibosher MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: ocean city Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 24 Offline	sounds great.. count me in. i have a good friend that lives in doylestown. this would be a good excuse to go for a visit. one of the only times i got to use my driving lamps was bucks county at night! beautiful area.. let me know the details when they are sorted. crunchy frog

Jul 17th, 2003, 02:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
2grrls MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Philly PA Local Time: 09:01 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Hey I'm from Bucks County (went to CB East ) this sounds fun. Our Mini just arrived on dry land yesterday and hopfully it'll be in our possesion by Aug 3rd. Keep me posted on a meeting place. Thanks!

Jul 19th, 2003, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
yeti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 13 Offline	We are in Bensalem, Bucks County. We don't have our new Mini yet, but we'd love to stop by and have a look

Jul 19th, 2003, 03:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
laughscott MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 04:01 AM Posts: 218 Offline	Come Motor in your Non-MINI Hey Yeti, Feel free to join us, without your MINI!! There are several soon-to-be proud parents of a new MINI that have yet to be delivered. We have a VW Bug and a BMW Z3 joining the run. Don't let the fact that you aren't in posession of your MINI to keep you from enjoying the comraderie and enjoyable scenery with the rest of us! It just gives you a head start in making new friends with all of us!! HARMINI has been tied up this week, and we're waiting for Pocket_Rocket to get back from his other Rally this weekend to get all the final details posted. Cheers. Scott Mid-Life Crisis never felt so good!

Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
2grrls MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Philly PA Local Time: 09:01 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Hey everyone! We pick our new Mini up on Thursday so we will be able to join the Bucks County Tour Let us know the meeting place. -Tracy

Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
HARMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Okay, I've edited the first post on this thread with the OFFICIAL AGENDA for this meet. See you all at the White Rose. Cheers, Kim

Jul 23rd, 2003, 02:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 7,176 Offline	See YOU this weeekend!! And you better not bail. NY/NE Mod

Jul 23rd, 2003, 06:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
HARMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Bailing out is not my style See ya Sunday!!

Jul 23rd, 2003, 06:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 7,176 Offline	Hoorah! And i hope that means you go down with the ship, Cap'n. Do you know how to stern, too? NY/NE Mod

Jul 24th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 05:01 AM Posts: 112 Offline	What kind of radios/walkie talkies do you guys use? I was thinking of running out to Radio Shack to buy a pair. Is there a particular kind I should look for? JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

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