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LordWinslow · Dec 22nd, 2002, 09:24 PM

I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?

-Winslow

MoonPie · Dec 27th, 2002, 01:45 AM

Wow, what a trek! That would make some news, maybe!

Cape Cod MINI · Dec 27th, 2002, 07:23 AM

Excellent idea. I need to run the Kancamagus again this spring. The auto road usually opens again in May.
I was there in late Sept. In Lincoln, NH there was a Corvette show at the "Hobo Junction" parking lot. The MCS stole the show as we tooled around the lot.
There are some wicked driving roads just north of Mt. Washington and then east into Maine.
Too bad they cancelled the auto race in 2002. It may not be run in 2003 either.
Here's a link to some pics from the auto road site:

http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.c...e.html?start=2

suvssuk · Jan 2nd, 2003, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LordWinslow
I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?

-Winslow

Count me in! Sounds like a blast!

-suvssuk

GadgetGav · Jan 2nd, 2003, 04:55 PM

I'm in MA, but I think it would be a fun trip for the spring.
Keep us posted...!

LordWinslow · Jan 2nd, 2003, 05:29 PM

Cool sounds like there is some intrest here. Now that the holidays are over I will see what can be arranged. I will keep everyone posted.

Now when would be a good time for this.

I was thinking Mid-June?

speedbump · Jan 3rd, 2003, 05:01 PM

sounds like a great idea. Will be looking forward to a time and date. As of yet I have only had winter driving and need a real outing.

rfinprc · Jan 10th, 2003, 05:11 PM

I'm interested.

I've already been up Washington a few times by foot. Driving up never really interested me .. until now.

MGB Boy · Jan 10th, 2003, 06:45 PM

Sounds like fun...

-Ricardo

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 10th, 2003, 09:50 PM

Mid June would work for me.

zgokart · Jan 10th, 2003, 10:46 PM

[quote]Originally posted by LordWinslow
[b]I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?
_______________________
What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe)
I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars.

LordWinslow · Jan 10th, 2003, 10:54 PM

[quote]Originally posted by zgokart
[b]

Quote:

Originally posted by LordWinslow
I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?
_______________________
What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe)
I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars.

There is an Auto Road that goes up the side of the mountain, but it is open late spring to early fall (the only times there isn't snow on the top).

Here is a link:

http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/

Bilbo Baggins · Jan 15th, 2003, 05:04 AM

Sounds like it could be great fun.

jcsinnh · Jan 18th, 2003, 07:38 AM

A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 18th, 2003, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by jcsinnh
A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes

Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else.

LordWinslow · Jan 18th, 2003, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else.

Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck. Luckly the Mini gives off enough light to see far enough ahead and off to the side of the road (So you can see the glowing eyes in the ditch ready to make their run for your grill). This should hopefully help you slow down in time.

jcsinnh · Jan 18th, 2003, 04:50 PM

Thanks Lord,
We out here in the woods of SW NH fear moose far more because, at least in a standard sized vehicle, when you hit 'em, you take their legs out and the body slides up the hood, thru the glass, and into your lap. Usually, with a deer, you smack the body and you don't get a seat partner. You are right about the lights, of course. Thanks

John

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LordWinslow
Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck.

Sort of like this,eh?

LordWinslow · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Sort of like this,eh?

Oh yeah that would cover it...

jcsinnh · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:50 AM

And I thought that mounted trophies went on the hood head pointing forward. What an ass! Ooops
Great photo and a good reminder to all of us. Have you ever noticed that NE drivers spend more time watching the sides of the road than looking straight ahead?

Dec 22nd, 2002, 09:24 PM	#1
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Motoring up Mt. Washington I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this? -Winslow This space for Rent

Dec 27th, 2002, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,342 Offline	Excellent idea. I need to run the Kancamagus again this spring. The auto road usually opens again in May. I was there in late Sept. In Lincoln, NH there was a Corvette show at the "Hobo Junction" parking lot. The MCS stole the show as we tooled around the lot. There are some wicked driving roads just north of Mt. Washington and then east into Maine. Too bad they cancelled the auto race in 2002. It may not be run in 2003 either. Here's a link to some pics from the auto road site: http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.c...e.html?start=2 Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 2nd, 2003, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Re: Motoring up Mt. Washington Quote: Originally posted by LordWinslow I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this? -Winslow Count me in! Sounds like a blast! -suvssuk

Jan 2nd, 2003, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Cool sounds like there is some intrest here. Now that the holidays are over I will see what can be arranged. I will keep everyone posted. Now when would be a good time for this. I was thinking Mid-June? This space for Rent

Jan 10th, 2003, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Sounds like fun... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

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Dec 27th, 2002, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 16,147 Offline	Wow, what a trek! That would make some news, maybe!

Jan 2nd, 2003, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 6,086 Offline	I'm in MA, but I think it would be a fun trip for the spring. Keep us posted...!

Jan 3rd, 2003, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedbump MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: south of Boston Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1 Offline	sounds like a great idea. Will be looking forward to a time and date. As of yet I have only had winter driving and need a real outing.

Jan 10th, 2003, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 1,542 Offline	I'm interested. I've already been up Washington a few times by foot. Driving up never really interested me .. until now.

Jan 10th, 2003, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,342 Offline	Mid June would work for me. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 10th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
zgokart MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:19 AM Posts: 567 Offline	Re: Motoring up Mt. Washington [quote]Originally posted by LordWinslow [b]I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this? _______________________ What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe) I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars.

Jan 10th, 2003, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Re: Re: Motoring up Mt. Washington [quote]Originally posted by zgokart [b] Quote: Originally posted by LordWinslow I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this? _______________________ What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe) I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars. There is an Auto Road that goes up the side of the mountain, but it is open late spring to early fall (the only times there isn't snow on the top). Here is a link: http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/ This space for Rent

Jan 15th, 2003, 05:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Sounds like it could be great fun. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Jan 18th, 2003, 07:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jan 18th, 2003, 10:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,342 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcsinnh A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 18th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else. Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck. Luckly the Mini gives off enough light to see far enough ahead and off to the side of the road (So you can see the glowing eyes in the ditch ready to make their run for your grill). This should hopefully help you slow down in time. This space for Rent

Jan 18th, 2003, 04:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Just a thought Thanks Lord, We out here in the woods of SW NH fear moose far more because, at least in a standard sized vehicle, when you hit 'em, you take their legs out and the body slides up the hood, thru the glass, and into your lap. Usually, with a deer, you smack the body and you don't get a seat partner. You are right about the lights, of course. Thanks John Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 5,342 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LordWinslow Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck. Sort of like this,eh? Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Sort of like this,eh? Oh yeah that would cover it... This space for Rent

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:19 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Got Deer? And I thought that mounted trophies went on the hood head pointing forward. What an ass! Ooops Great photo and a good reminder to all of us. Have you ever noticed that NE drivers spend more time watching the sides of the road than looking straight ahead? Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

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