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snid · Apr 2nd, 2003, 12:49 AM

I'm sure there will be a bunch of "Italian Job" viewing parties springing up (opening date is May 30 as of right now). Since I'm up in Burlington, VT - what are the chances of putting together something up here? I know there are at least 5 MINIs in the Burlington area... are there more than 2 of us (MGB Boy and myself) who read this board? Should we do something in B-town?

Alternatively, we could start moving things south until we pick up enough people. Obvious locations down I-89/93 are Montpelier (not much of a gain in participation, I bet), West Lebanon NH (I saw a MINI drive past me there when I was limping along with a failing transmission), Concord NH, Manchester NH, and Nashua NH.

I figure the Boston area people will do their thing down there, I'd like to get something for those of us further north, so Nashua is a last resort

If you'd be in for something, post here telling how far north works for you. It'd be cool to keep things in Concord or north.

MGB Boy · Apr 2nd, 2003, 05:08 AM

Yeah, we ought to be able to get at least a handful of MINIs for IJ in the Burlington area, I would think...

-Ricardo

MGB Boy · Apr 4th, 2003, 12:50 AM

Come on, there's gotta be more Vermont/Champlain Valley/Upper CT River Valley people here than this. Isn't that Bilbo Baggins character who posts on these boards a Vermonter?

-Ricardo

jcsinnh · Apr 6th, 2003, 04:41 PM

Hey, I'm up in the Leb/WRJ area frequently and at Midd. College 4x a year. Does that count?
The old man

LordWinslow · Apr 7th, 2003, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snid
I'm sure there will be a bunch of "Italian Job" viewing parties springing up (opening date is May 30 as of right now). Since I'm up in Burlington, VT - what are the chances of putting together something up here? I know there are at least 5 MINIs in the Burlington area... are there more than 2 of us (MGB Boy and myself) who read this board? Should we do something in B-town?

Alternatively, we could start moving things south until we pick up enough people. Obvious locations down I-89/93 are Montpelier (not much of a gain in participation, I bet), West Lebanon NH (I saw a MINI drive past me there when I was limping along with a failing transmission), Concord NH, Manchester NH, and Nashua NH.

I figure the Boston area people will do their thing down there, I'd like to get something for those of us further north, so Nashua is a last resort

If you'd be in for something, post here telling how far north works for you. It'd be cool to keep things in Concord or north.

Well this Mini owner from Manchester, NH would love to drive up to Burlington for a meet. I used to live in Essex Junction, and miss lazy summer afternoons, drinking beer on the patio at the Pub and Brew. Biking along the bike path down by the lake. Driving up Route 2 through the Islands. Crusing down VT114 (I think that is the number) from Essex Junction to Richmond to pick up 89, and taking the corners just a bit too fast.

Would love to drive up.

Winslow

Winslow

snid · Apr 9th, 2003, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcsinnh
Hey, I'm up in the Leb/WRJ area frequently and at Midd. College 4x a year. Does that count?
The old man

Sure it counts... but where will you be the weekend of 5/30/03? That's what is important in this thread.

Bilbo Baggins · Apr 12th, 2003, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGB Boy
Isn't that Bilbo Baggins character who posts on these boards a Vermonter?

-Ricardo

Not a Woodchuck, but I have family up in Morrisville. Does that count?

I'm a "flatlander" actually.

hammarlund · Apr 12th, 2003, 07:45 PM

Keep me posted on this! Just hope mud season is gone by that time! My car has been parked all winter so I will be looking forward to putting on some miles. How about starting the day with a tour through the Notch?

Pure Silver S in Newfane.

snid · Apr 13th, 2003, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hammarlund
Keep me posted on this! Just hope mud season is gone by that time! My car has been parked all winter so I will be looking forward to putting on some miles. How about starting the day with a tour through the Notch?

Sure! Which notch? Smuggler's? There's a great road near the Jeffersonville side of the notch - Hogback Road from route 109 in Waterville and route 15 just outside of Johnson.

MGB Boy · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snid
Sure! Which notch? Smuggler's? There's a great road near the Jeffersonville side of the notch - Hogback Road from route 109 in Waterville and route 15 just outside of Johnson.

Interesting possibility...

-Ricardo

PS: I noticed that my car wasn't the only MINI in the parking lot that went back to summer tires/rims this weekend, eh?

snid · May 1st, 2003, 05:07 AM

What about the sunset drive-in in Colchester... They might be playing "The Italian Job".

http://www.mallettsbay.com/sunset/

My other thought was to go to the Essex Outlet Cinema. Do lunch at Foodee's pizza there, drive in a big circle (route 15 -> pleasant valley rd -> 108/109 (Jeffersonville) -> Hogback Rd (to Johnson) -> something to get to 108 through Smuggler's Notch (I'm not sure what's not a dirt road, we could always just use 15 and 100) -> some route back to the Essex Outlets to see the movie (double back on Pleasant Valley? Take 15?)

A similar drive could be done for the drive-in, I'm sure.

MGB Boy · May 25th, 2003, 04:39 AM

Okay, time to bump this back up to the top. There's a sneak preview tonight, but the movie opens properly next Friday. From checking showtimes online, it appears it will be playing at Hoyts Cinema 9 and the Essex Outlet Cinemas (don't know about the drive in yet). Essex Outlet would be my preference, as they have better sound and stadium seating. Driving/eating details to be figured later. So who's game?

-Ricardo

snid · May 26th, 2003, 06:28 AM

I'm still in. Are we going for Friday or Saturday? As far as I know, either works for me.

MGB Boy · May 27th, 2003, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snid
I'm still in. Are we going for Friday or Saturday? As far as I know, either works for me.

Depends on the plan. I've got a limited supply of vacation days left unaccounted for, so if there is to be any sort of "extensive" touring prior to the movie, Saturday works best. If it's more contained around town, the Friday "premiere" might be more fun...

-Ricardo

snid · May 28th, 2003, 10:23 PM

It looks to be just the two of us. Either day will work for me, but I think I'm leaning towards Saturday myself. Make a final plan and I'll be in.

I also have to go see Finding Nemo (no, not New England Mini Owners) this weekend.

MGB Boy · May 29th, 2003, 11:01 PM

Okay, how about the 7:20pm showing on Saturday at Essex?

-Ricardo

snid · May 30th, 2003, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGB Boy
Okay, how about the 7:20pm showing on Saturday at Essex?

-Ricardo

Movie time sounds good... Are we gonna drive / eat before hand or just do the movie thing? I did time a loop from the outlet through the notch and back using Hogback Rd in Johnson - it was something like 2 hours I think... Maybe something shorter

MGB Boy · May 30th, 2003, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snid
Movie time sounds good... Are we gonna drive / eat before hand or just do the movie thing? I did time a loop from the outlet through the notch and back using Hogback Rd in Johnson - it was something like 2 hours I think... Maybe something shorter

I'm game for whatever. Looks like the weather forecast is pretty craptacular again this weekend.

-Ricardo

snid · May 30th, 2003, 11:35 PM

Alright... movie at 7:20 @ Essex Outlet Cinema. ~2 hour drive beforehand. Need some time to eat (Foodees in Essex Outlet? Someplace in Stowe / Morrisville / Johnson / Jeffersonville?) So, let's say meet at the Essex Outlet parking lot, somewhere near the cinema, at 4:00... unless there's any objections.

MGB Boy · May 31st, 2003, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snid
Alright... movie at 7:20 @ Essex Outlet Cinema. ~2 hour drive beforehand. Need some time to eat (Foodees in Essex Outlet? Someplace in Stowe / Morrisville / Johnson / Jeffersonville?) So, let's say meet at the Essex Outlet parking lot, somewhere near the cinema, at 4:00... unless there's any objections.

Will do.

-Ricardo

Apr 2nd, 2003, 12:49 AM	#1
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	NorthWestern New England "Italian Job" get-together I'm sure there will be a bunch of "Italian Job" viewing parties springing up (opening date is May 30 as of right now). Since I'm up in Burlington, VT - what are the chances of putting together something up here? I know there are at least 5 MINIs in the Burlington area... are there more than 2 of us (MGB Boy and myself) who read this board? Should we do something in B-town? Alternatively, we could start moving things south until we pick up enough people. Obvious locations down I-89/93 are Montpelier (not much of a gain in participation, I bet), West Lebanon NH (I saw a MINI drive past me there when I was limping along with a failing transmission), Concord NH, Manchester NH, and Nashua NH. I figure the Boston area people will do their thing down there, I'd like to get something for those of us further north, so Nashua is a last resort If you'd be in for something, post here telling how far north works for you. It'd be cool to keep things in Concord or north.

Apr 2nd, 2003, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Yeah, we ought to be able to get at least a handful of MINIs for IJ in the Burlington area, I would think... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Apr 4th, 2003, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Come on, there's gotta be more Vermont/Champlain Valley/Upper CT River Valley people here than this. Isn't that Bilbo Baggins character who posts on these boards a Vermonter? -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Apr 6th, 2003, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Hey, I'm up in the Leb/WRJ area frequently and at Midd. College 4x a year. Does that count? The old man Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Apr 7th, 2003, 04:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Re: NorthWestern New England "Italian Job" get-together Quote: Originally posted by snid I'm sure there will be a bunch of "Italian Job" viewing parties springing up (opening date is May 30 as of right now). Since I'm up in Burlington, VT - what are the chances of putting together something up here? I know there are at least 5 MINIs in the Burlington area... are there more than 2 of us (MGB Boy and myself) who read this board? Should we do something in B-town? Alternatively, we could start moving things south until we pick up enough people. Obvious locations down I-89/93 are Montpelier (not much of a gain in participation, I bet), West Lebanon NH (I saw a MINI drive past me there when I was limping along with a failing transmission), Concord NH, Manchester NH, and Nashua NH. I figure the Boston area people will do their thing down there, I'd like to get something for those of us further north, so Nashua is a last resort If you'd be in for something, post here telling how far north works for you. It'd be cool to keep things in Concord or north. Well this Mini owner from Manchester, NH would love to drive up to Burlington for a meet. I used to live in Essex Junction, and miss lazy summer afternoons, drinking beer on the patio at the Pub and Brew. Biking along the bike path down by the lake. Driving up Route 2 through the Islands. Crusing down VT114 (I think that is the number) from Essex Junction to Richmond to pick up 89, and taking the corners just a bit too fast. Would love to drive up. Winslow Winslow This space for Rent

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Apr 9th, 2003, 03:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcsinnh Hey, I'm up in the Leb/WRJ area frequently and at Midd. College 4x a year. Does that count? The old man Sure it counts... but where will you be the weekend of 5/30/03? That's what is important in this thread.

Apr 12th, 2003, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MGB Boy Isn't that Bilbo Baggins character who posts on these boards a Vermonter? -Ricardo Not a Woodchuck, but I have family up in Morrisville. Does that count? I'm a "flatlander" actually. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Apr 12th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
hammarlund MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Keep me posted on this! Just hope mud season is gone by that time! My car has been parked all winter so I will be looking forward to putting on some miles. How about starting the day with a tour through the Notch? Pure Silver S in Newfane.

Apr 13th, 2003, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by hammarlund Keep me posted on this! Just hope mud season is gone by that time! My car has been parked all winter so I will be looking forward to putting on some miles. How about starting the day with a tour through the Notch? Sure! Which notch? Smuggler's? There's a great road near the Jeffersonville side of the notch - Hogback Road from route 109 in Waterville and route 15 just outside of Johnson.

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by snid *Sure! Which notch? Smuggler's? There's a great* road near the Jeffersonville side of the notch - Hogback Road from route 109 in Waterville and route 15 just outside of Johnson.** Interesting possibility... -Ricardo PS: I noticed that my car wasn't the only MINI in the parking lot that went back to summer tires/rims this weekend, eh? 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

May 1st, 2003, 05:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	What about the sunset drive-in in Colchester... They might be playing "The Italian Job". http://www.mallettsbay.com/sunset/ My other thought was to go to the Essex Outlet Cinema. Do lunch at Foodee's pizza there, drive in a big circle (route 15 -> pleasant valley rd -> 108/109 (Jeffersonville) -> Hogback Rd (to Johnson) -> something to get to 108 through Smuggler's Notch (I'm not sure what's not a dirt road, we could always just use 15 and 100) -> some route back to the Essex Outlets to see the movie (double back on Pleasant Valley? Take 15?) A similar drive could be done for the drive-in, I'm sure. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

May 25th, 2003, 04:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Okay, time to bump this back up to the top. There's a sneak preview tonight, but the movie opens properly next Friday. From checking showtimes online, it appears it will be playing at Hoyts Cinema 9 and the Essex Outlet Cinemas (don't know about the drive in yet). Essex Outlet would be my preference, as they have better sound and stadium seating. Driving/eating details to be figured later. So who's game? -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

May 26th, 2003, 06:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	I'm still in. Are we going for Friday or Saturday? As far as I know, either works for me. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

May 27th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by snid I'm still in. Are we going for Friday or Saturday? As far as I know, either works for me. Depends on the plan. I've got a limited supply of vacation days left unaccounted for, so if there is to be any sort of "extensive" touring prior to the movie, Saturday works best. If it's more contained around town, the Friday "premiere" might be more 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"

May 28th, 2003, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	It looks to be just the two of us. Either day will work for me, but I think I'm leaning towards Saturday myself. Make a final plan and I'll be in. I also have to go see Finding Nemo (no, not New England Mini Owners) this weekend. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

May 29th, 2003, 11:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Okay, how about the 7:20pm showing on Saturday at Essex? -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

May 30th, 2003, 01:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MGB Boy Okay, how about the 7:20pm showing on Saturday at Essex? -Ricardo Movie time sounds good... Are we gonna drive / eat before hand or just do the movie thing? I did time a loop from the outlet through the notch and back using Hogback Rd in Johnson - it was something like 2 hours I think... Maybe something shorter

May 30th, 2003, 09:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by snid Movie time sounds good... Are we gonna drive / eat before hand or just do the movie thing? I did time a loop from the outlet through the notch and back using Hogback Rd in Johnson - it was something like 2 hours I think... Maybe something shorter I'm game for whatever. Looks like the weather forecast is pretty craptacular again this weekend. -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

May 30th, 2003, 11:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,215 Offline	Alright... movie at 7:20 @ Essex Outlet Cinema. ~2 hour drive beforehand. Need some time to eat (Foodees in Essex Outlet? Someplace in Stowe / Morrisville / Johnson / Jeffersonville?) So, let's say meet at the Essex Outlet parking lot, somewhere near the cinema, at 4:00... unless there's any objections. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

May 31st, 2003, 01:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by snid Alright... movie at 7:20 @ Essex Outlet Cinema. ~2 hour drive beforehand. Need some time to eat (Foodees in Essex Outlet? Someplace in Stowe / Morrisville / Johnson / Jeffersonville?) So, let's say meet at the Essex Outlet parking lot, somewhere near the cinema, at 4:00... unless there's any objections. Will do. -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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