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GMINI · Dec 19th, 2004, 03:55 PM

And hey it's even holiday week! Dec 21-26! Woah! I was dreaming of a route through VA dutch country... but i'd just love to see old friends again. Is there some event during that time that is not listed in the forum? I can't imagine hangin at my pop's house while he's at work being THAT fun...

Happy Holidays! At least you'll know we're closer to you than usual this holidaty season!

John

AprilWhine · Dec 19th, 2004, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

And hey it's even holiday week! Dec 21-26! Woah! I was dreaming of a route through VA dutch country... but i'd just love to see old friends again. Is there some event during that time that is not listed in the forum? I can't imagine hangin at my pop's house while he's at work being THAT fun...

Happy Holidays! At least you'll know we're closer to you than usual this holidaty season!

John

Damn John, I always miss you! Fuzzy and I will be in Las Vegas during your visit.

obehave · Dec 19th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Nuthin' much going on John, unfortunately.
Closest thing to a run I'll be doing around then is driving up to Williamsburg to try and find a surprise for my wife.
I have the week off and she has to work

yellowmininy · Dec 20th, 2004, 03:18 AM

John, I know Mini owners in Clifton, Louisa & near Charlottesville, so I will post a thread in the MINIUSA OL to see if we can get a 'welcome committee' going. Poke your head in over there if you get the chance.

Here's the MINIUSA OL link (does require registration for the MINIUSA OL)
http://on.miniusa.com/thread.jsp?for...read=300004590

Dr.Who · Dec 20th, 2004, 12:27 PM

John, I don't think I can make it up to meet you. I would have liked to. If you're going to be in Culpere the one place you have to go is "It's About Thyme" wonderful, quaint little restaurant with the besy food! Or , if you want to motor a little further, I'm in Louisa. I'll send you my address if you want to come. (I don't drive in the dark and it gets dark so early now.)

We'll be leaving the afternoon of the 23rd and won't be back til late Sunday. Headin' to VaB for the holiday.

GMINI · Dec 20th, 2004, 10:30 PM

Will get back to you later tonight! Let's motor! (to Culpeper, at present)

Jen · Dec 20th, 2004, 11:21 PM

If you are going to be anywhere in the Metro DC area - even just on your drive down - I might be able to round up the DC Metro MINI gang to host you for dinner at our favorite Mexican joint in Herndon VA.

GMINI · Dec 21st, 2004, 05:25 AM

I am sorry to have missed that. we were there at around 10pm - Had to stop at Tyson Square to fetch some replacements for forgotton items.

Not with in the schedule. Now we WILL be coming through for a late lunch/brunch snday the 26th - if the gang could use something to do the day after xmas... Delaware even later...

Jen · Dec 21st, 2004, 11:52 AM

I think we have quite a few folks out of town, but I will put something up on our NAM forum and see if there is any response.

GMINI · Dec 21st, 2004, 04:42 PM

Thanks, Jen.

GMINI · Dec 22nd, 2004, 04:38 AM

Yellowmininy connected me with Jimmy from the Owners Lounge. Well, Jimmy met me and JetpackJ9 at the northern entrance to Skyline Drive this afternoon at 4:30. It was somewhat of a shock to find the road closed due to ice. It was a pleasure meeting Jimmy and his well traveled 05 Cooper. He was on his way back to West Virginia after visiting family in Manasas. So we hopped back in our MINIs and spiritedly motored some gnarly farm roads between 340 and the skyline drive. They went to dirt and we kept going, eventually winding up further south on 340. I sure was glad I brought my Dad's maps. The roads were in magnificent condition, even the dirt ones! We hung out for a while at a chevron (remember Chevron?) before going our separate ways, him north, us south. 211 across the mountains was a great ride, never having done it going east before.

Have a great trip back to North Dakota, Jimmy! And may you remain in safe skies.

Thanks for thinking of us, Clare!

yellowmininy · Dec 22nd, 2004, 09:05 AM

Sounds like like fun! I think Jimmy's planning to motor down for the Dragon next May from North Dakota. He may not be the long distance award winner, but he'll be in the running!

I'm glad it worked out!

Jen · Dec 25th, 2004, 12:26 PM

Hi folks. Happy Christmas. I haven't had any takers on lunch tomorrow. Z3Bum and Chris are thinking about taking in the Auto Show in downtown DC and having lunch around 11:45 in the area. I've got to work or I would come out myself.

Give us a little notice next time and we'll give you a proper DCMM hello!

GMINI · Dec 27th, 2004, 02:54 AM

Yup. I missed that last post, Jen. We had a long day ahead all day long into a snowfall tonight. 12 hours in transit including a tangential G-town shopping stop.

Dr. who- the one place at which we happen to have eaten in downtown culpeper.. about tyme. A1 and my dad was amazed we'd sprung the dough. J9 and I just looked at each other puzzledly. The food was GREAT!

MINILLA · Jan 4th, 2005, 02:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

Yup. I missed that last post, Jen. We had a long day ahead all day long into a snowfall tonight. 12 hours in transit including a tangential G-town shopping stop.

Dr. who- the one place at which we happen to have eaten in downtown culpeper.. about tyme. A1 and my dad was amazed we'd sprung the dough. J9 and I just looked at each other puzzledly. The food was GREAT!

Can't believe I missed this thread -- oh well -- Christmas was very busy for me --though I did make it to the DC Auto Show the day after Christmas (That's Boxing Day of course). GMINI we live in Culpeper and there are quite a few MINI's around - not least of which my son who lives at home and drives a Cooper S (two MINI's available!

) Besides that I see you were up on the Blue Ridge on 211. Did you stop at Sunnyside Farms Famous Rest Stop in Sperryville? One of my jobs is as General Manager at that facility. Do I undersatnd from your posts that you have family here? if so we'll be sure to meet up with you next time around.
Regards Philip

GMINI · Jan 5th, 2005, 02:36 AM

Wow. You bet. next time i pm you. (ya my pops is in rixeyville (or rixyeville by one street sign's spelling)).

Dec 19th, 2004, 03:55 PM	#1
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	GMINI and JetpackJ9 in Culpeper VA... Short Notice 12/21-26! And hey it's even holiday week! Dec 21-26! Woah! I was dreaming of a route through VA dutch country... but i'd just love to see old friends again. Is there some event during that time that is not listed in the forum? I can't imagine hangin at my pop's house while he's at work being THAT fun... Happy Holidays! At least you'll know we're closer to you than usual this holidaty season! John NY/NE Mod

Dec 19th, 2004, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 03:43 AM Posts: 16,993 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI And hey it's even holiday week! Dec 21-26! Woah! I was dreaming of a route through VA dutch country... but i'd just love to see old friends again. Is there some event during that time that is not listed in the forum? I can't imagine hangin at my pop's house while he's at work being THAT fun... Happy Holidays! At least you'll know we're closer to you than usual this holidaty season! John Damn John, I always miss you! Fuzzy and I will be in Las Vegas during your visit. Global Moderator

Dec 20th, 2004, 03:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 7,096 Offline	John, I know Mini owners in Clifton, Louisa & near Charlottesville, so I will post a thread in the MINIUSA OL to see if we can get a 'welcome committee' going. Poke your head in over there if you get the chance. Here's the MINIUSA OL link (does require registration for the MINIUSA OL) http://on.miniusa.com/thread.jsp?for...read=300004590 Last edited by yellowmininy : Dec 20th, 2004 at 03:26 AM. Reason: adding link

Dec 20th, 2004, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr.Who MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central VA Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 23 Offline	John, I don't think I can make it up to meet you. I would have liked to. If you're going to be in Culpere the one place you have to go is "It's About Thyme" wonderful, quaint little restaurant with the besy food! Or , if you want to motor a little further, I'm in Louisa. I'll send you my address if you want to come. (I don't drive in the dark and it gets dark so early now.) We'll be leaving the afternoon of the 23rd and won't be back til late Sunday. Headin' to VaB for the holiday. teal

Dec 20th, 2004, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	Will get back to you later tonight! Let's motor! (to Culpeper, at present) NY/NE Mod

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Dec 19th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Nuthin' much going on John, unfortunately. Closest thing to a run I'll be doing around then is driving up to Williamsburg to try and find a surprise for my wife. I have the week off and she has to work

Dec 20th, 2004, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jen Two MINI Family Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington VA Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 431 Offline	If you are going to be anywhere in the Metro DC area - even just on your drive down - I might be able to round up the DC Metro MINI gang to host you for dinner at our favorite Mexican joint in Herndon VA.

Dec 21st, 2004, 05:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	I am sorry to have missed that. we were there at around 10pm - Had to stop at Tyson Square to fetch some replacements for forgotton items. Not with in the schedule. Now we WILL be coming through for a late lunch/brunch snday the 26th - if the gang could use something to do the day after xmas... Delaware even later... NY/NE Mod

Dec 21st, 2004, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jen Two MINI Family Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington VA Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 431 Offline	I think we have quite a few folks out of town, but I will put something up on our NAM forum and see if there is any response.

Dec 21st, 2004, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	Thanks, Jen. NY/NE Mod

Dec 22nd, 2004, 04:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	Yellowmininy connected me with Jimmy from the Owners Lounge. Well, Jimmy met me and JetpackJ9 at the northern entrance to Skyline Drive this afternoon at 4:30. It was somewhat of a shock to find the road closed due to ice. It was a pleasure meeting Jimmy and his well traveled 05 Cooper. He was on his way back to West Virginia after visiting family in Manasas. So we hopped back in our MINIs and spiritedly motored some gnarly farm roads between 340 and the skyline drive. They went to dirt and we kept going, eventually winding up further south on 340. I sure was glad I brought my Dad's maps. The roads were in magnificent condition, even the dirt ones! We hung out for a while at a chevron (remember Chevron?) before going our separate ways, him north, us south. 211 across the mountains was a great ride, never having done it going east before. Have a great trip back to North Dakota, Jimmy! And may you remain in safe skies. Thanks for thinking of us, Clare! NY/NE Mod

Dec 22nd, 2004, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 7,096 Offline	Sounds like like fun! I think Jimmy's planning to motor down for the Dragon next May from North Dakota. He may not be the long distance award winner, but he'll be in the running! I'm glad it worked out!

Dec 25th, 2004, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jen Two MINI Family Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington VA Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 431 Offline	Hi folks. Happy Christmas. I haven't had any takers on lunch tomorrow. Z3Bum and Chris are thinking about taking in the Auto Show in downtown DC and having lunch around 11:45 in the area. I've got to work or I would come out myself. Give us a little notice next time and we'll give you a proper DCMM hello!

Dec 27th, 2004, 02:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	Yup. I missed that last post, Jen. We had a long day ahead all day long into a snowfall tonight. 12 hours in transit including a tangential G-town shopping stop. Dr. who- the one place at which we happen to have eaten in downtown culpeper.. about tyme. A1 and my dad was amazed we'd sprung the dough. J9 and I just looked at each other puzzledly. The food was GREAT! NY/NE Mod

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Jan 4th, 2005, 02:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINILLA MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Culpeper, VA Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Missed ya' in Culpeper Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI Yup. I missed that last post, Jen. We had a long day ahead all day long into a snowfall tonight. 12 hours in transit including a tangential G-town shopping stop. Dr. who- the one place at which we happen to have eaten in downtown culpeper.. about tyme. A1 and my dad was amazed we'd sprung the dough. J9 and I just looked at each other puzzledly. The food was GREAT! Can't believe I missed this thread -- oh well -- Christmas was very busy for me --though I did make it to the DC Auto Show the day after Christmas (That's Boxing Day of course). GMINI we live in Culpeper and there are quite a few MINI's around - not least of which my son who lives at home and drives a Cooper S (two MINI's available! ) Besides that I see you were up on the Blue Ridge on 211. Did you stop at Sunnyside Farms Famous Rest Stop in Sperryville? One of my jobs is as General Manager at that facility. Do I undersatnd from your posts that you have family here? if so we'll be sure to meet up with you next time around. Regards Philip

Jan 5th, 2005, 02:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:43 AM Posts: 7,186 Offline	Wow. You bet. next time i pm you. (ya my pops is in rixeyville (or rixyeville by one street sign's spelling)). NY/NE Mod

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