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snid · Jul 21st, 2003, 12:53 PM

Just trying to get a sense of if this would work for now.

I want to get a bunch of New England / New York MINI owners to come to northern Vermont instead of me heading south all the time.

So, how about a fall foliage thing? The problems will be lodging - everything is very booked and expensive during foliage season, and the British Invasion in Stowe is September 18-21, so a bunch of MINI owners may be headed up in the early fall already. That weekend would probably have been the one I would have chosen. Earlier than that and there isn't much color yet. Later than that and it's peak season, so peak crowds and peak prices. We could go for mid October and look at a lot of brown leaves.

So, should I just piggy back some drives on the British Invasion weekend? Choose another weekend for some motoring and looking at leaves?

If it does turn out to be another weekend (late September or early October), I propose having the bustling metropolis of Burlington being the "home base" and have some drives on a Saturday. An early morning "coffee substitute" drive, a late morning drive to a lunch spot, and a sunset drive perhaps.

Let me know if it's worth persuing or if I should just focus my energies on the British Invasion weekend...

British Invasion thread here on mini2

MGB Boy · Jul 21st, 2003, 04:00 PM

Yeah, everybody come up here for once!

The only problem with foliage is that you just don't know when it's going to be good. We had a pretty warm autumn last year, and foliage didn't start to peak in the mountains until early October and later in the valley (I recall taking some great photos in Stowe the weekend of October 5-6 last year). Other years you get a couple cold snaps and it's all over quick. It's really a roll of the dice, so you're best off just pickiung a date and hoping for the best...

-Ricardo

GMINI · Jul 21st, 2003, 06:13 PM

I'm for Burlington anytime. Got plenty of colors here. I would appreciate a less congested route. Cheap digs are a plus for participation.

GBMINI · Jul 22nd, 2003, 12:06 AM

Ricardo - right; as you say who knows when/if the foliage will be good.
So we can do a very short notice event "hey guys, you should see the trees today" ... or we piggyback on something like British Invasion so that at least there is something to do.
I vote for the second ... Jason, what about that?

MudBud · Jul 22nd, 2003, 01:31 AM

Since Saturday at the British Invasion is what its most about...how about a MINI trip on Sunday prior to everyone heading home. Check out of the hotels and head for a 1-2 hour drive along some of the Vermontian roads. All the vermonters must know a close and good route, maybe something down the state heading back to the Mass, Conn, NH route.

I would be up for it!!!!

snid · Jul 22nd, 2003, 01:47 AM

I actually don't know too many good runs that actually go anywhere

I'm always going around in a circle, after all.

I like the idea of a Sunday run after the British Invasion.

I also like the idea of a short(er) notice "how about next weekend?" run. Of course, that will make overnighting almost impossible for those who don't want to do it as a day trip - hence Ricardo's "just pick a weekend and go with it" comments. Chances are it will at least be cloudy if not raining anyway.

Keep the comments / ideas coming and I (and anyone else who wants to help) will come up with something.

jcsinnh · Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:43 AM

Jason, this is way premature but there may be another event planned for 10/18, news of which to arrive on mini2 and MCO soon. Just a maybe but in northern NE nevertheless. More as soon as I hear.....

jsteine2 · Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGB Boy
Yeah, everybody come up here for once!

The only problem with foliage is that you just don't know when it's going to be good.

I would never be able to make it, from here in Ohio (work), but I'ver been to Vermont... the leaves always look good, spring, summer, fall... and even winter. Love your state!

LordWinslow · Jul 26th, 2003, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMINI
I'm for Burlington anytime. Got plenty of colors here. I would appreciate a less congested route. Cheap digs are a plus for participation.

Yeah Burlington, Vermont Pub and Brew....hmmmm beer....(drool).

Winslow

jcsinnh · Jul 26th, 2003, 05:35 PM

Holy Cow! The Lord Winslow is alive and, obviously, well.
Good to see you in print, Chris. Where you been?

LordWinslow · Jul 26th, 2003, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcsinnh
Holy Cow! The Lord Winslow is alive and, obviously, well.
Good to see you in print, Chris. Where you been?

I had surgery a few weeks ago to remove the "bump" in my chest. I had the hernia removed and have been out of action for a while. Feeling much better now and getting back in the swing of things. The surgery went ok, the worst part was worrying about my Mini (Couldn't drive for a week after the surgery), I was afraid my mother might take it for a ride...

Winslow
:Green:

jcsinnh · Jul 26th, 2003, 07:59 PM

And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway

), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan?

GMINI · Jul 26th, 2003, 08:00 PM

I'm glad you came out ok and are back with your MINI! Cheers!

g
'

LordWinslow · Jul 26th, 2003, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcsinnh
And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway ), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan?

Not yet, to keep my mother from driving (after hiding the keys), she cooked and cooked for me. I am plowing through all the frozen stuff she made for me. I do plan on hitting it soon though.

Winslow

Cape Cod MINI · Jul 26th, 2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcsinnh
And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway ), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan?

Big mouth. I think John knows every beer hall in New England. Old age has its benefits, I guess.

LW, Glad you are recuperating OK. Not driving bites doesn't it? I had spinal surgery in June 2002 and had a 13 week recuperation period so I know where you're coming from, bro. The drugs were awesome for a short while, but after a couple of weeks I looked and felt like Ozzy shuffling around

As they say "get well soon."

LordWinslow · Jul 28th, 2003, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI

LW, Glad you are recuperating OK. Not driving bites doesn't it? I had spinal surgery in June 2002 and had a 13 week recuperation period so I know where you're coming from, bro. The drugs were awesome for a short while, but after a couple of weeks I looked and felt like Ozzy shuffling around
As they say "get well soon."

Oh yeah I still am quiet sore, will be that way for a few more weeks. But I am able to move around and DRIVE. Oh and now I have a new respect for women who have C-Sections.

Winslow

Jul 21st, 2003, 12:53 PM	#1
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 4,216 Offline	leaf peeping MINIs - Northern Vermont fall foliage run Just trying to get a sense of if this would work for now. I want to get a bunch of New England / New York MINI owners to come to northern Vermont instead of me heading south all the time. So, how about a fall foliage thing? The problems will be lodging - everything is very booked and expensive during foliage season, and the British Invasion in Stowe is September 18-21, so a bunch of MINI owners may be headed up in the early fall already. That weekend would probably have been the one I would have chosen. Earlier than that and there isn't much color yet. Later than that and it's peak season, so peak crowds and peak prices. We could go for mid October and look at a lot of brown leaves. So, should I just piggy back some drives on the British Invasion weekend? Choose another weekend for some motoring and looking at leaves? If it does turn out to be another weekend (late September or early October), I propose having the bustling metropolis of Burlington being the "home base" and have some drives on a Saturday. An early morning "coffee substitute" drive, a late morning drive to a lunch spot, and a sunset drive perhaps. Let me know if it's worth persuing or if I should just focus my energies on the British Invasion weekend... British Invasion thread here on mini2 jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Jul 21st, 2003, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 4,216 Offline	Yeah, everybody come up here for once! The only problem with foliage is that you just don't know when it's going to be good. We had a pretty warm autumn last year, and foliage didn't start to peak in the mountains until early October and later in the valley (I recall taking some great photos in Stowe the weekend of October 5-6 last year). Other years you get a couple cold snaps and it's all over quick. It's really a roll of the dice, so you're best off just pickiung a date and hoping for the best... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Jul 21st, 2003, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 7,175 Offline	I'm for Burlington anytime. Got plenty of colors here. I would appreciate a less congested route. Cheap digs are a plus for participation. NY/NE Mod

Jul 22nd, 2003, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 7,536 Offline	Ricardo - right; as you say who knows when/if the foliage will be good. So we can do a very short notice event "hey guys, you should see the trees today" ... or we piggyback on something like British Invasion so that at least there is something to do. I vote for the second ... Jason, what about that? Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Jul 22nd, 2003, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
MudBud Expect Anything Else? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kittery Point, Maine Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Sunday Since Saturday at the British Invasion is what its most about...how about a MINI trip on Sunday prior to everyone heading home. Check out of the hotels and head for a 1-2 hour drive along some of the Vermontian roads. All the vermonters must know a close and good route, maybe something down the state heading back to the Mass, Conn, NH route. I would be up for it!!!! 2003 DS/DS MCS

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Jul 22nd, 2003, 01:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 4,216 Offline	I actually don't know too many good runs that actually go anywhere I'm always going around in a circle, after all. I like the idea of a Sunday run after the British Invasion. I also like the idea of a short(er) notice "how about next weekend?" run. Of course, that will make overnighting almost impossible for those who don't want to do it as a day trip - hence Ricardo's "just pick a weekend and go with it" comments. Chances are it will at least be cloudy if not raining anyway. Keep the comments / ideas coming and I (and anyone else who wants to help) will come up with something. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Jason, this is way premature but there may be another event planned for 10/18, news of which to arrive on mini2 and MCO soon. Just a maybe but in northern NE nevertheless. More as soon as I hear..... Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
jsteine2 How well, not how much. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 246 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MGB Boy Yeah, everybody come up here for once! The only problem with foliage is that you just don't know when it's going to be good. I would never be able to make it, from here in Ohio (work), but I'ver been to Vermont... the leaves always look good, spring, summer, fall... and even winter. Love your state! Hers: '02 LY/white, CVT ...... His: '04 BRG/white In order to possess what you do not possess You must go by the way of dispossession. In order to arrive at what you are not You must go through the way in which you are not. (T.S. Eliot, East Coker III)

Jul 26th, 2003, 04:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GMINI I'm for Burlington anytime. Got plenty of colors here. I would appreciate a less congested route. Cheap digs are a plus for participation. Yeah Burlington, Vermont Pub and Brew....hmmmm beer....(drool). Winslow This space for Rent

Jul 26th, 2003, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Holy Cow! The Lord Winslow is alive and, obviously, well. Good to see you in print, Chris. Where you been? Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 26th, 2003, 07:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcsinnh Holy Cow! The Lord Winslow is alive and, obviously, well. Good to see you in print, Chris. Where you been? I had surgery a few weeks ago to remove the "bump" in my chest. I had the hernia removed and have been out of action for a while. Feeling much better now and getting back in the swing of things. The surgery went ok, the worst part was worrying about my Mini (Couldn't drive for a week after the surgery), I was afraid my mother might take it for a ride... Winslow :Green: This space for Rent

Jul 26th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway ), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan? Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Jul 26th, 2003, 08:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 7,175 Offline	I'm glad you came out ok and are back with your MINI! Cheers! g ' NY/NE Mod

Jul 26th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcsinnh And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway ), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan? Not yet, to keep my mother from driving (after hiding the keys), she cooked and cooked for me. I am plowing through all the frozen stuff she made for me. I do plan on hitting it soon though. Winslow This space for Rent

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Jul 26th, 2003, 08:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 5,344 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcsinnh And I think I can speak for all MOTers (what the heck, I usually do anyway ), glad you are feeling better and that the surgery went well. Hope to see you soon, do you ever hit the backroom at the Puritan? Big mouth. I think John knows every beer hall in New England. Old age has its benefits, I guess. LW, Glad you are recuperating OK. Not driving bites doesn't it? I had spinal surgery in June 2002 and had a 13 week recuperation period so I know where you're coming from, bro. The drugs were awesome for a short while, but after a couple of weeks I looked and felt like Ozzy shuffling around As they say "get well soon." Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jul 28th, 2003, 01:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI LW, Glad you are recuperating OK. Not driving bites doesn't it? I had spinal surgery in June 2002 and had a 13 week recuperation period so I know where you're coming from, bro. The drugs were awesome for a short while, but after a couple of weeks I looked and felt like Ozzy shuffling around As they say "get well soon." Oh yeah I still am quiet sore, will be that way for a few more weeks. But I am able to move around and DRIVE. Oh and now I have a new respect for women who have C-Sections. Winslow This space for Rent

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