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NoNo · Mar 21st, 2006, 11:22 PM

Some of you may be familiar with the adventures of a duckie named Quack Quack Jack. He's travelled around the US and Canada as a tribute to the motoring spirit of our good friend Ed "Maxamini" Smith. This year, Ruthie will be making the trek across the Pond to attend the Charity Ball with all of you. We thought it would be neat if Quack Quack Jack could make the trip, too. As we speak, he's on a UPS truck making his way to the airport. I sent him along with a MINI Motoring Journal. I thought it would be neat if everyone if could sign it. Even better, though, would be if you could bring a picture with you to attach to the journal. We'd love to put some faces to the names. I'm assuming there'll be some pictures posted after the event, and I'll print out some of those to put in the journal as well. When Ruthie brings it back over here, I'll present it to Ed's lovely wife, Mart. Thanks so much for your help! Have a great time!

GBMINI · Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:08 AM

Nice idea, Annette

Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same?

KPKalle · Mar 22nd, 2006, 04:31 AM

Excellent! I'd heard QQJ was coming to the Ball. I just have to remember to bring a picture

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 22nd, 2006, 05:37 AM

Looking forward to meeting QQJ

And we plan a little something in memory of Ed on the evening

Hat · Mar 22nd, 2006, 06:57 AM

he needs to be relayed to the ball like the olympic torch

Minnie Mouse · Mar 22nd, 2006, 07:01 AM

Isn't that a lovely idea

Carlos. · Mar 22nd, 2006, 08:52 AM

I ve heard he'll be landing in County Durham this weekend/early next week, and then starts his journey around the UK, next port of call will be Teesside

(Is the Exiles meeting in Derbyshire before the ball??? - we could take QQJ on Lorris Potholing trip

)

yellowmininy · Mar 22nd, 2006, 10:26 AM

QQJ started out in Rochester NY, he acquired the dashing checkered (or chequered) tie at the Vintage Races at Watkins Glen racetrack, and then he set off cross country to the US west coast with Franz & Mary King. He visited Hawaii with Amy (NinerCat), went to Newfoundland with NoNo & the crew, and we'll have some plans for him to visit Minis On Top this year (to take a picture at the summit like Ed did last year), and then he's setting off to Alaska.

I'm hoping to give the journals to Mart at Minis On Top this year, and then start a new one for his next year of adventures!

Ine thread I started for him is in the New York/New England forum, called "Where in the World Is Quack Quack Jack?"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100676

More in "adventures With Duckie" in OT&B
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=66889&page=20

We hope everyone has a great time at the Ball! Thanks to everyone who takes him under your wing.

NoNo · Mar 22nd, 2006, 11:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI

Nice idea, Annette

Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same?

That sounds like a good idea, Ian. Glad everyone is so receptive to the concept. I can't wait to see all the pictures!

yellowmininy · Mar 22nd, 2006, 12:01 PM

I should have gotten a picture of Charlie in Watkins Glen, he is the classic Mini owner from Philly who sat in the bleachers behind Rick & Laurie & asked 'is the duck for Ed?' He had ben following the story on NEMINI, and I had a plan to met up with him there. It was a great 'small world' story, and another tribute to the magic of Ed.

Carlos. · Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:20 PM

Does QQJ play banjo at all???

NoNo · Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:41 PM

Just as long as we don't get any pictures of you posing with QQJ

Carlos. · Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:45 PM

Guess it depends on how well we get on with each other

Hat · Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:06 PM

no pressure on you not to lose him carlos

just thought i'd plant that one in your mind

Carlos. · Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:13 PM

I'd already considered that, Hat.

Thats why he's off to Andys as soon as he lands

Hat · Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:22 PM

just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys

Carlos. · Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys

.........or trailers

LEECE · Mar 23rd, 2006, 10:23 AM

What a lovely idea awww

yellowmininy · Mar 23rd, 2006, 11:12 AM

I'm not sure he'll want to play the banjo, if he finds out where that banjo has been!

Carlos. · Mar 24th, 2006, 09:34 AM

QQJ arrived this morning - Ive asked Mrs C to let him outta the box, and give him a run round in the garden

Mar 21st, 2006, 11:22 PM	#1
NoNo Pirates in my ear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monkeyhouse Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,529 Offline	Quack Quack Jack Some of you may be familiar with the adventures of a duckie named Quack Quack Jack. He's travelled around the US and Canada as a tribute to the motoring spirit of our good friend Ed "Maxamini" Smith. This year, Ruthie will be making the trek across the Pond to attend the Charity Ball with all of you. We thought it would be neat if Quack Quack Jack could make the trip, too. As we speak, he's on a UPS truck making his way to the airport. I sent him along with a MINI Motoring Journal. I thought it would be neat if everyone if could sign it. Even better, though, would be if you could bring a picture with you to attach to the journal. We'd love to put some faces to the names. I'm assuming there'll be some pictures posted after the event, and I'll print out some of those to put in the journal as well. When Ruthie brings it back over here, I'll present it to Ed's lovely wife, Mart. Thanks so much for your help! Have a great time!

Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	Nice idea, Annette Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same? Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Mar 22nd, 2006, 04:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 21,150 Offline	Excellent! I'd heard QQJ was coming to the Ball. I just have to remember to bring a picture Global Moderator

Mar 22nd, 2006, 05:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 32,766 Offline	Looking forward to meeting QQJ And we plan a little something in memory of Ed on the evening Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Mar 22nd, 2006, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 24,437 Offline	Isn't that a lovely idea ~~Global Moderator~~

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Mar 22nd, 2006, 06:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 15,795 Offline	he needs to be relayed to the ball like the olympic torch

Mar 22nd, 2006, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	I ve heard he'll be landing in County Durham this weekend/early next week, and then starts his journey around the UK, next port of call will be Teesside (Is the Exiles meeting in Derbyshire before the ball??? - we could take QQJ on Lorris Potholing trip ) I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 22nd, 2006, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,940 Online	QQJ started out in Rochester NY, he acquired the dashing checkered (or chequered) tie at the Vintage Races at Watkins Glen racetrack, and then he set off cross country to the US west coast with Franz & Mary King. He visited Hawaii with Amy (NinerCat), went to Newfoundland with NoNo & the crew, and we'll have some plans for him to visit Minis On Top this year (to take a picture at the summit like Ed did last year), and then he's setting off to Alaska. I'm hoping to give the journals to Mart at Minis On Top this year, and then start a new one for his next year of adventures! Ine thread I started for him is in the New York/New England forum, called "Where in the World Is Quack Quack Jack?" http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100676 More in "adventures With Duckie" in OT&B http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=66889&page=20 We hope everyone has a great time at the Ball! Thanks to everyone who takes him under your wing.

Mar 22nd, 2006, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
NoNo Pirates in my ear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monkeyhouse Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,529 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI Nice idea, Annette Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same? That sounds like a good idea, Ian. Glad everyone is so receptive to the concept. I can't wait to see all the pictures!

Mar 22nd, 2006, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,940 Online	I should have gotten a picture of Charlie in Watkins Glen, he is the classic Mini owner from Philly who sat in the bleachers behind Rick & Laurie & asked 'is the duck for Ed?' He had ben following the story on NEMINI, and I had a plan to met up with him there. It was a great 'small world' story, and another tribute to the magic of Ed.

Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	Does QQJ play banjo at all??? I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
NoNo Pirates in my ear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monkeyhouse Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,529 Offline	Just as long as we don't get any pictures of you posing with QQJ

Mar 22nd, 2006, 01:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	Guess it depends on how well we get on with each other I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 15,795 Offline	no pressure on you not to lose him carlos just thought i'd plant that one in your mind

Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	I'd already considered that, Hat. Thats why he's off to Andys as soon as he lands I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 15,795 Offline	just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys

Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys .........or trailers I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 23rd, 2006, 10:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
LEECE Mrs OnlyS4me Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broad Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 5,585 Offline	What a lovely idea awww Love you Ruthie, I will never forget you xxx

Mar 23rd, 2006, 11:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 6,940 Online	I'm not sure he'll want to play the banjo, if he finds out where that banjo has been!

Mar 24th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 18,761 Offline	QQJ arrived this morning - Ive asked Mrs C to let him outta the box, and give him a run round in the garden I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

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