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shputz · Nov 18th, 2003, 12:10 AM

All,

I spoke to Ernest at Checkered Flag today. They were thrilled with the participation in Saturday's Rally, and mentioned a couple of things to pass on:

1. The next time we do an event with good participation, let Checkered Flag know and they'll provide some giveaways. I specifically mentioned that we're planning on a strong showing for Bay Days.

2. Checkered Flag MINI will celebrate their second anniversary in April. They're planning a big event for local MINI owners and would like our inputs as to what they should do and the things we'd like to see. After all, we're the customers!!

We can post the inputs here and I can pass them on to Ernest.

It's good for us and it's good for them - we get a better event with "stuff" and they get the best advertising (real people who bought the product). Just a thought - maybe someone could do up a flyer with HRClubMINI and MINI2 on it that they could give to new MINI owners as a way of introducing them to MINI culture.
One last thought - I posted this here vice HRClubMINI because I think it's easier to organize threads here.

Cheahs!
Jim

AprilWhine · Nov 18th, 2003, 12:27 AM

The sales team at Checkered Flag MINI is top rate. They donated the best door prizes so far to the Deja Vu run earlier this year.

I'll try to come up with some suggestions for the April party.

obehave · Nov 18th, 2003, 12:54 AM

Include an Auto-X class for beginners. I'd pay for that. And/or a scavenger hunt.

paddy · Nov 18th, 2003, 01:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Include an Auto-X class for beginners. I'd pay for that. And/or a scavenger hunt.

I come down for the Auto-X class and I would be willing to be that MiniMiller would also....

BartMack · Nov 18th, 2003, 01:43 AM

hey, maybe we could do a 'Winter Wonderland' run...
why wait until spring to gather again? the weather in Hampton Roads is pretty tame....
and I think door prizes would add a lot of fun to lunch, and encourage participation in the run.

I might be willing to donate a 'voluntary' membership fee or something like that to
help get good stuff to give away.

(some suggestions: Free Rear Fog Upgrade, Free Aux Adapter Upgrade, Clean/Detail Gift Certificate, Radio Controlled MINIs.... )

maybe we could pick a restaurant out near the country as a destination for lunch and
arrange the run around that. I overheard HarborMINI suggest the Isle of Wight area as really good.

In other news... my brother was in Harbor Tower (in Old Town Portsmouth) and happened to look down right when we went by. He emailed me today that about 20 MINIS went by
and one of them looked just like mine...

AprilWhine · Nov 18th, 2003, 09:32 AM

Good idea Bart! Maybe a drive through one of the Holiday light displays, either before or after dinner?

shputz · Nov 21st, 2003, 10:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

Good idea Bart! Maybe a drive through one of the Holiday light displays, either before or after dinner?

Sounds like it could come together! I know of 3 light displays - Virginia Beach Oceanfront (we saw the lights that were already up), Williamsburg (the more traditional lighting, though I think it's only in the walking areas), and Newport News Park. The Botanical Gardens display is closed this year due to Isabel damage. If it would be too hard to get back across the river from Isle of Wight, is there a good Peninsula restaurant?

Jim

Mugami · Nov 21st, 2003, 11:28 AM

Auto-x / Racing anytype- would be good. im starting to talk with a local Gokart Track on renting it out for a MINI meet. once i get the details (and if its afforrdable). I might move on with it. im looking at a possible Dec. 13th date. If its doable ill post more about it later today in a seprate thread.

shputz · Nov 21st, 2003, 12:21 PM

Since this great idea seems to be gaining traction

, I started a separate thread for it.

Jim

obehave · Nov 21st, 2003, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shputz

Since this great idea seems to be gaining traction

, I started a separate thread for it.

Jim

You might want to link the thread in this one

BartMack · Nov 21st, 2003, 01:08 PM

The Plaza Azteca in the Oyster Point area has **great** authentic Mexican if people like that...
it's very reasonable $ too.

shputz · Nov 21st, 2003, 02:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

You might want to link the thread in this one

Uh, yeah, I guess that would be helpful, huh?

It's http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45560

Sorry!
Jim

AprilWhine · Nov 21st, 2003, 02:22 PM

I've driven by the Plaza Azteca and never stopped. I love Mex food, and will try it on your recommendation now.

This has my vote for restaurant.

Nov 18th, 2003, 12:10 AM	#1
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 196 Offline	Future Hampton Roads MINI Events All, I spoke to Ernest at Checkered Flag today. They were thrilled with the participation in Saturday's Rally, and mentioned a couple of things to pass on: 1. The next time we do an event with good participation, let Checkered Flag know and they'll provide some giveaways. I specifically mentioned that we're planning on a strong showing for Bay Days. 2. Checkered Flag MINI will celebrate their second anniversary in April. They're planning a big event for local MINI owners and would like our inputs as to what they should do and the things we'd like to see. After all, we're the customers!! We can post the inputs here and I can pass them on to Ernest. It's good for us and it's good for them - we get a better event with "stuff" and they get the best advertising (real people who bought the product). Just a thought - maybe someone could do up a flyer with HRClubMINI and MINI2 on it that they could give to new MINI owners as a way of introducing them to MINI culture. One last thought - I posted this here vice HRClubMINI because I think it's easier to organize threads here. Cheahs! Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

Nov 18th, 2003, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 16,789 Offline	The sales team at Checkered Flag MINI is top rate. They donated the best door prizes so far to the Deja Vu run earlier this year. I'll try to come up with some suggestions for the April party. Global Moderator

Nov 18th, 2003, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Include an Auto-X class for beginners. I'd pay for that. And/or a scavenger hunt. I come down for the Auto-X class and I would be willing to be that MiniMiller would also.... "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Nov 18th, 2003, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 16,789 Offline	Good idea Bart! Maybe a drive through one of the Holiday light displays, either before or after dinner? Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2003, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 196 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine Good idea Bart! Maybe a drive through one of the Holiday light displays, either before or after dinner? Sounds like it could come together! I know of 3 light displays - Virginia Beach Oceanfront (we saw the lights that were already up), Williamsburg (the more traditional lighting, though I think it's only in the walking areas), and Newport News Park. The Botanical Gardens display is closed this year due to Isabel damage. If it would be too hard to get back across the river from Isle of Wight, is there a good Peninsula restaurant? Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

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Nov 18th, 2003, 12:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Include an Auto-X class for beginners. I'd pay for that. And/or a scavenger hunt.

Nov 18th, 2003, 01:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: teh YOO ESS AAY Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 3,380 Offline	hey, maybe we could do a 'Winter Wonderland' run... why wait until spring to gather again? the weather in Hampton Roads is pretty tame.... and I think door prizes would add a lot of fun to lunch, and encourage participation in the run. I might be willing to donate a 'voluntary' membership fee or something like that to help get good stuff to give away. (some suggestions: Free Rear Fog Upgrade, Free Aux Adapter Upgrade, Clean/Detail Gift Certificate, Radio Controlled MINIs.... ) maybe we could pick a restaurant out near the country as a destination for lunch and arrange the run around that. I overheard HarborMINI suggest the Isle of Wight area as really good. In other news... my brother was in Harbor Tower (in Old Town Portsmouth) and happened to look down right when we went by. He emailed me today that about 20 MINIS went by and one of them looked just like mine...

Nov 21st, 2003, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Auto-x / Racing anytype- would be good. im starting to talk with a local Gokart Track on renting it out for a MINI meet. once i get the details (and if its afforrdable). I might move on with it. im looking at a possible Dec. 13th date. If its doable ill post more about it later today in a seprate thread. 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Nov 21st, 2003, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 196 Offline	Hampton Roads Winter Wonderland Run Since this great idea seems to be gaining traction , I started a separate thread for it. Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

Nov 21st, 2003, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shputz Since this great idea seems to be gaining traction , I started a separate thread for it. Jim You might want to link the thread in this one

Nov 21st, 2003, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: teh YOO ESS AAY Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 3,380 Offline	The Plaza Azteca in the Oyster Point area has great authentic Mexican if people like that... it's very reasonable $ too.

Nov 21st, 2003, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 09:23 AM Posts: 196 Offline	HR Winter Wonderland Run thread link Quote: Originally Posted by obehave You might want to link the thread in this one Uh, yeah, I guess that would be helpful, huh? It's http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45560 Sorry! Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

Nov 21st, 2003, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 16,789 Offline	I've driven by the Plaza Azteca and never stopped. I love Mex food, and will try it on your recommendation now. This has my vote for restaurant. Global Moderator

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