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jcsinnh · Jul 18th, 2003, 08:52 AM

Good morning all,

Big Day minus two and a good time to thank all the hard work done by the folks who put this one together. Just a look at where drivers are coming FROM tells us that y'all have done a good job. Bravo
This involves more than saying, hey there are some keen roads near my house, let's post a thread.
It's time-consuming yet fun just not as easy as some of us out here might think.

Again and in advance...thanks, guys and we'll see you Sunday AM

Wear the MINI, Rob. I just really liked Freedomland as a lad and hated COOP CITY. Uncharacteristically, I have only one good Freedomland story for you on Sunday.

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:12 PM

I'm mean but not that mean. El, you anywhere near Fessenden?

Only in the sense they are both in Newton. I'm on one side and Fessenden is on the other. Great school though. Excellent hockey rink.

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:20 PM

Pez, You know the Dunkin' Donuts in Auburndale Center? We can meet in the parking lot there at 5:30 if you like. Going to need lots of Joe that early in the AM.

p.s. You think Ferrari owners get up this early to go for a "Sunday" drive?

GMINI · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by el blue

p.s. You think Ferrari owners get up this early to go for a "Sunday" drive?

LOL!!

No. But they might book a hotel for the night before...

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:37 PM

Book??? He!! they probably own the hotel :-)

GMINI · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:43 PM

Own??? Bonkers! They probably had the hotel constructed the week before just so they and their friends have a place to stay! 8)

pezboy · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:48 PM

El, I don't.

Can you find it on the dunkies site and let me know the address?

Or are you near the Waban stop?

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:25 PM

Pez,http://go.vicinity.com/dunkin/showBi...Voa86JzGMzdPvg
Hope this works.

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:27 PM

Pez, bad URL. Here is the address; 2096 Commonwealth Ave. Newton 02466

pezboy · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:36 PM

Okay cool. I'll be there.

Also, did I drive past you in Lex center a couple weeks ago? On Mass Ave going towards Arlington. There was an EB/W and I sort of recognized the driver from meets.

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:52 PM

Wasn't me Pez.

jcsinnh · Jul 18th, 2003, 09:17 PM

So here's the deal again, if this is OK WESTFIELD TO LITCHFIELD via MRS> MURPHY'S

I will meet you at the Friendly's at the end of the exit 3 ramp from the Mass Pike. At least it was a Friendly's the last time I was through (I lived in Westfield for 11 years, ugh!).

I'll print out my route for each so if I am too pookey or you are tooooo fast plus for the return.

We'll have to drive through town into Southwick, MA where yours truly will treat all to the best REAL doughnut ever made - a cinnamon doughnut from Mrs. Murphy's, if warm, is far better than s**, believe me (I can hear the comments now - just wait).

Then off to Litchfield. This route is fairly direct, not the most woodsy, twisty but avoids the ugliness of I-91

See ya between 7 - 7:30.

John

el blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 10:04 PM

Lookin forward to that doughnut! CU Sunday.

bakerjc · Jul 18th, 2003, 10:09 PM

John....this an open meet? OK to maybe meet you at Exit 3 with the family? Any $$ needed?

GMINI · Jul 19th, 2003, 06:34 AM

My name is john too

and I happen to be very well wrapped up in this weekend's spectacular MINI event. Let me assure you that the Litchfield meet is completely free of charge and absolutely open to anyone driving a MINI Cooper. No limitations beyond that. Now if that's not open...

Hope to see you there, bakerjc - you can't possibly get lost - this thread has suddenly become all about how to get here from Mass.

jcsinnh · Jul 19th, 2003, 10:43 AM

As well it should, MA being the first step toward the good life in northern NE. Not that we want all of you up here on a permanent basis...sorry, just come and spend.

Ah, my new partner in revolution, Mr. Baker and his lovely clan. You are most welcome. Doughnuts for all especially if, in your car, you have that CD with Saturday morning cartoon themes.

Please forgive the anti-flatlander remark, to most in my town I am still one and probably will remain that way until more teeth fall out and I get some old appliances for my porch.

el blue · Jul 19th, 2003, 12:30 PM

JC, At least your cooper isn't on the front lawn (dirt patch) on blocks with three wheels off...yet :-)

DUCTTAPE · Jul 19th, 2003, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bakerjc
John....this an open meet? Any $$ needed?

Open is good... But John (GMINI John) why did you miss the opportunity to have this John treat 35 MINI drivers to coffee?

I remember being a new Tenderfoot Boy Scout, wanting so much to do good, and walking for miles and miles because I was sure just the next troop would have the left-handed wind shifter I was sent to find.

Call me jaded, but the new kid on the block always has to do SOMETHING!(Now, if I see my old patrol leader while driving MINI, I would be tempted to run him over)

See you all there, and new-John, welcome aboard. This is a fun group of people

David

jcsinnh · Jul 19th, 2003, 02:59 PM

David, This 'new' John appreciates the kind word as it may be connected to a youth long gone. However, I am the john (sorry!) who ran the CD contest at MOT, who is now the NH Gov.'s best friend. I am the very old John as CTJohn will certify. But thanks anyway and, if I can, I'll save you a doughnut - find me in LY/B NH SCAR-GO

And, the honorable Mr. Baker is my new partner in the growing movement to overthrow the Tyrant of the Cape

GMINI · Jul 19th, 2003, 09:36 PM

And I think the coffee offer was for the MA Caravan. Massachussettes. There. I typed it. Wow. I gotta go rest up some.

Jul 18th, 2003, 08:52 AM	#201
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Good morning all, Big Day minus two and a good time to thank all the hard work done by the folks who put this one together. Just a look at where drivers are coming FROM tells us that y'all have done a good job. Bravo This involves more than saying, hey there are some keen roads near my house, let's post a thread. It's time-consuming yet fun just not as easy as some of us out here might think. Again and in advance...thanks, guys and we'll see you Sunday AM Wear the MINI, Rob. I just really liked Freedomland as a lad and hated COOP CITY. Uncharacteristically, I have only one good Freedomland story for you on Sunday. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:12 PM	#202 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	I'm mean but not that mean. El, you anywhere near Fessenden? Only in the sense they are both in Newton. I'm on one side and Fessenden is on the other. Great school though. Excellent hockey rink. EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:20 PM	#203 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Pez, You know the Dunkin' Donuts in Auburndale Center? We can meet in the parking lot there at 5:30 if you like. Going to need lots of Joe that early in the AM. p.s. You think Ferrari owners get up this early to go for a "Sunday" drive? EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:27 PM	#204 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by el blue p.s. You think Ferrari owners get up this early to go for a "Sunday" drive? LOL!! No. But they might book a hotel for the night before... NY/NE Mod

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:37 PM	#205 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Book??? He!! they probably own the hotel :-) EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

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Jul 18th, 2003, 02:43 PM	#206 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Own??? Bonkers! They probably had the hotel constructed the week before just so they and their friends have a place to stay! 8) NY/NE Mod

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:48 PM	#207 (permalink)
pezboy heh...lame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 2,340 Offline	El, I don't. Can you find it on the dunkies site and let me know the address? Or are you near the Waban stop? "Just keep heading into the wind. Don't let anything blow you over." Ed Smith / MaxaMini 6/14/05

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#208 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Pez,http://go.vicinity.com/dunkin/showBi...Voa86JzGMzdPvg Hope this works. EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:27 PM	#209 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Pez, bad URL. Here is the address; 2096 Commonwealth Ave. Newton 02466 EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:36 PM	#210 (permalink)
pezboy heh...lame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 2,340 Offline	Okay cool. I'll be there. Also, did I drive past you in Lex center a couple weeks ago? On Mass Ave going towards Arlington. There was an EB/W and I sort of recognized the driver from meets. "Just keep heading into the wind. Don't let anything blow you over." Ed Smith / MaxaMini 6/14/05

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:52 PM	#211 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Wasn't me Pez. EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#212 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Mass guys et al So here's the deal again, if this is OK WESTFIELD TO LITCHFIELD via MRS> MURPHY'S I will meet you at the Friendly's at the end of the exit 3 ramp from the Mass Pike. At least it was a Friendly's the last time I was through (I lived in Westfield for 11 years, ugh!). I'll print out my route for each so if I am too pookey or you are tooooo fast plus for the return. We'll have to drive through town into Southwick, MA where yours truly will treat all to the best REAL doughnut ever made - a cinnamon doughnut from Mrs. Murphy's, if warm, is far better than s**, believe me (I can hear the comments now - just wait). Then off to Litchfield. This route is fairly direct, not the most woodsy, twisty but avoids the ugliness of I-91 See ya between 7 - 7:30. John Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 18th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#213 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Lookin forward to that doughnut! CU Sunday. EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 18th, 2003, 10:09 PM	#214 (permalink)
bakerjc MINI2 Master Baiter Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 06:07 PM Posts: 3,381 Offline	John....this an open meet? OK to maybe meet you at Exit 3 with the family? Any $$ needed?

Jul 19th, 2003, 06:34 AM	#215 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	My name is john too and I happen to be very well wrapped up in this weekend's spectacular MINI event. Let me assure you that the Litchfield meet is completely free of charge and absolutely open to anyone driving a MINI Cooper. No limitations beyond that. Now if that's not open... Hope to see you there, bakerjc - you can't possibly get lost - this thread has suddenly become all about how to get here from Mass. NY/NE Mod

Jul 19th, 2003, 10:43 AM	#216 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	As well it should, MA being the first step toward the good life in northern NE. Not that we want all of you up here on a permanent basis...sorry, just come and spend. Ah, my new partner in revolution, Mr. Baker and his lovely clan. You are most welcome. Doughnuts for all especially if, in your car, you have that CD with Saturday morning cartoon themes. Please forgive the anti-flatlander remark, to most in my town I am still one and probably will remain that way until more teeth fall out and I get some old appliances for my porch. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 19th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#217 (permalink)
el blue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newton MA Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 64 Offline	JC, At least your cooper isn't on the front lawn (dirt patch) on blocks with three wheels off...yet :-) EB/W MCS, Mods? Never enough. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

Jul 19th, 2003, 01:16 PM	#218 (permalink)
DUCTTAPE Only Unbalanced Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 883 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bakerjc John....this an open meet? Any $$ needed? Open is good... But John (GMINI John) why did you miss the opportunity to have this John treat 35 MINI drivers to coffee? I remember being a new Tenderfoot Boy Scout, wanting so much to do good, and walking for miles and miles because I was sure just the next troop would have the left-handed wind shifter I was sent to find. Call me jaded, but the new kid on the block always has to do SOMETHING!(Now, if I see my old patrol leader while driving MINI, I would be tempted to run him over) See you all there, and new-John, welcome aboard. This is a fun group of people David "G-d Speed, Ed" Ya'all come on by now, ya hear! \| Hudson Bay Run - 2005

Jul 19th, 2003, 02:59 PM	#219 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	David, This 'new' John appreciates the kind word as it may be connected to a youth long gone. However, I am the john (sorry!) who ran the CD contest at MOT, who is now the NH Gov.'s best friend. I am the very old John as CTJohn will certify. But thanks anyway and, if I can, I'll save you a doughnut - find me in LY/B NH SCAR-GO And, the honorable Mr. Baker is my new partner in the growing movement to overthrow the Tyrant of the Cape Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 19th, 2003, 09:36 PM	#220 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	And I think the coffee offer was for the MA Caravan. Massachussettes. There. I typed it. Wow. I gotta go rest up some. NY/NE Mod

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