Official MINIs On Top 2004 INFORMATIONAL and FAQ's thread

[Cape Cod MINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by jhgnag

I have spent the last couple of hours trying to figure out what time we would have to leave T&C to get to the coast by sunrise. Yes, this is my first trip, yes, I didn't read the details. OK...I got it, not trip to the coast. Good deal, I can sleep in a bit.

I put my paperwork in the mail today. Any recommendations on where to stay? Based on on what I have read, T&C is full.

You had it backwards! If you're not starting in Bar Harbor you can sleep in.
If the TandC is full start your lodging search here:
A.Tourist Village Motel
(603) 466-3312130 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
0.3 mi NW - Directions References: superpages.com - 7 more »
B.Royalty Inn
(603) 466-3312Main Street Routes 2
Gorham, NH 03581
0.3 mi NW - Directions References: royaltyinn.com - 113 more »
C.Gateway The
(603) 466-5069RR 2
Gorham, NH 03581
0.3 mi NW - Directions References: northernwhitemtnchamber.org - 9 more »
D.Town & Country Motor Inn: Jefferson
(603) 466-3315RR 2
Gorham, NH 03581
0.3 mi NW - Directions References: townandcountryinn.com - 97 more »
E.Town & Country Motor Inn
(603) 466-3315Us Route 2
Gorham, NH 03581
0.3 mi NW - Directions References: townandcountryinn.com
F.Northern Peak Motel
(603) 466-2288289 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1.0 mi NW - Directions References: worknplaynhusa.com - 2 more »
G.Gorham Motor Inn
(603) 466-3381324 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1.1 mi NW - Directions References: gorhammotorinn.net - 35 more »
H.Hikers Paradise
(603) 466-2732370 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1.3 mi NW - Directions References: hikersparadise.com - 22 more »
I.Colonial Comfort Inn
(603) 466-2732370 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1.3 mi NW - Directions References: hikersparadise.com - 34 more »J.MT Madison Motel
(603) 466-3622365 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1.3 mi NW - Directions References: mtmadisonmotel.com - 22 more »

[Actual Size]

...and don't forget the Adventure Suites in North Conway.

[bakerjc]

Just to add in a few more of the offbeat:

There's an American Youth Hostel in the area.......cheap reates. I understand it's in an old colonial house. Go here: http://tinyurl.com/636lf

Lots of other Mom and Pop side of the road cabins. I and my 2 girls got one of these a coupleof years ago. Fun and funky......like going back in time to the days when all motels were small roadside dwellings. This was the place:
http://www.abetterlifecabinsandcampground.com/
Might do this again this year......

Then there's the campgrounds for roughing it.

[suvssuk]

Just sleep in the boot.

[Theo]

Just a reminder that I am lookng for anyone from western MA/CT, NY, NJ, PA and points south and west that might be interested in a MINI Caravan from Yankee Candle in S. Deerfield, MA (just off I-91) to the White Mountains. If you might be interested, please follow the link below and let me know.

Western Mass MOT2005 Caravan

Our trip to the T&C last year took us up I-91 into northern VT and then turned east toward the White Mountains.

This year I thinking that if we do the Yankee Candle Caravan, we might want to avoid I-91 and travel northeast toward the Whites over some interesting local roads. Essentially, the route would head toward Keene, NH (picking up any MAMA members in that area) and travel backroads to Concord, NH. There we would get on I-93 and head north to the Whites. We might also be able to arrange to join some Boston-area folks with a meet-up along I-93 north of Concord.

Imagine a MINI Caravan of 20 to 30 MINIs!

What do you think?

Theo

[rfinprc]

The AMC has inexpensive lodging (that you don't have to hike to ) at 2 locations.

The closest to Mt. Washington in the Joe Dodge Lodge.

There's also the newly opened Highland Lodge. That's on 302, west of Bear Notch Road.

[pezboy]

And don't forget there is free lodging if you make a day trip out of it.

[bakerjc]

Quote: Originally Posted by pezboy

And don't forget there is free lodging if you make a day trip out of it.

Pez is afraid of the dark in New Hampshire...............

[rfinprc]

Quote: Originally Posted by bakerjc

Pez is afraid of the dark in New Hampshire...............

The dark is exactly when you should be afraid... to drive home. Porcupines are nocturnal.

[hwy61]

Yet another splendid idea Theo... the nice roads thru Keene and beyond are much more
MINI- esque than the mundane interstate, and if we can troll in more MINI's on that route...
as you said " Just imagine...".

Jeff

[harveyjoseph]

Preliminary R/C Rally information;

1. Micro R/C’s ------------- 1/52nd or 1/43rd scale
2. Mini R/C’s --------------- 1/20th scale
3. Open Class ------------- 1/10th scale and above

Event will consist of the following activities:

1. Road Race
a. 3 complete laps.
b. Total time will be counted towards final time

2. ¼ Mile Slalom Course
a. 2 runs thru the course
b. Lowest time will be counted towards final time

3. ¼ Mile Drag Race (sized to the classes)
Micro R/C’s 31 Feet
Mini R/C’s 66 Feet
Open Class 132 Feet
a. 1 run
b. Time will be counted towards total time

Additional information can be requested at rcmini@MINIsOnTop.com

[Cape Cod MINI]

Looks good, HJ.
How about a Jump for distance competition for the bold and daring? MOT not responsible for damages of course.

[Cape Cod MINI]

We need a flyer made up advertising the MOT Charity Raffle. It would be made available here as a pdf and people would be encouraged to print and distribute copies. It should be standard 8.5 X 11.

It should have the following pertinent information including a picture of a Hyper Blue/White Cooper.

Information would be:
-MINIs On Top
Fundraiser for Kennedy-Donovan Centers
One Grand Prize Winner
2005 MINI Cooper 24 month free lease
Color: Hyper Blue with white top and sunroof
Only 200 tickets to be sold
Cost: $50 per ticket
Drawing to be held during MINIs On Top event June 18, 2005
Need not be present to win
100% of proceeds to benefit Kennedy Donovan Centers.
Please contact Steve Barnatt at steve@minisontop.com



www.kdc.org
www.herbchambersmini.com
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Any volunteers?

[harveyjoseph]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Looks good, HJ.
How about a Jump for distance competition for the bold and daring? MOT not responsible for damages of course.

We are thinking of adding the Jump as a exhibition and not part of the scoring. And of course and damage that happens is the drivers responsibility. More info to follow so stay tuned. DO NOT CHANGE THE CHANNEL!!!

[Aqualung]

hey guys, came here via minisontop, and I'm not seeing the actual FAQs, just links to the unofficial thread and Bah Hahbah.

My real interest is to how the day rolls out, e.g. what time do y'all meet at Loon and drive over, etc. Reason is friends have a condo in Lincoln that might be cheaper (read free) to stay at, vs. finding something in the Gorham area.

Or, I may just drive up that morning....providing we're not dropping kids off at camp (tho' my son's at Belknap in Wolfeboro so that kid may actually work out -- the other one's heading out to Springfield -- wrong way!).

TIA!