MINIs On Top 2005 Door Prizes

[AprilWhine]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini

Most Excellent


The lovely and vivacious Kayla Rynasko of Keeler MINI called and spoke of Keelers donation of MINI Swag. Three hundred, as in count them $300, of items from the MINI goody locker to include Hats, Shirts, Key Fob and bobbitts. DoDads and Whachamacallits.

Keeler V.P. Jon Waterhouse will be joing the event hisownself. Welcome Jon. Welcome also to Kayla. In the course of our long and animated conversation I extended an invitation to come visit. She is going to Motor over to Loon to see us off and perhaps Spank the Kanc. This is one enthusiastic supporter of MOT. She just needs to see what all the excitement is all about. Cool Beans. We look forward to seeing you all.
http://www.keelermini.com/index.asp

I am in awe! You are the best ever at getting prize donations!

[jcsinnh]

Yup, ol' Eddie has been spreadin' the charm.

What I think will be fun to observe is this. Now, I think each dealership can make its own decisions here but consider this picture: under the tent, all the eastern region sales managers, etc. are sitting, spilling mustard on their shirts. Amongst them are various MINIUSA execs showing their obvious support for this gathering of fools we call MOT. The idiot on the stage (me) starts doing door prizes and thanks profusely those patrons among which are Mini of Peabody, Herbie Chambers, Keeler, etc. Eyes turn to the Sales Manager from the much-self-vaunted MINI of, say, Pennington. "wonder what they donated?" Then eyes turn to the famed MINI of, say, Peachtree. "shoot, if little ol' Keeler can do that, what'll the good ol' boys be planning"

And soon there is silence. Please do not misunderstand. The goal of MOT is fun and enjoyment, not booty. But from a psych/sociology pov, I just find it interesting to see if the usual dealer-to-dealer competitiveness can stretch over even to this kind of event. My bet is that those who chose not to respond to Ed's letters this year will say, "Hey, next year, I'm donating.................(insert ultra-bling prize here)." Just guessing.

Obviously, we are really grateful to our patrons and urge all to buy from them when in the marketplace.

[MaxaMini]

I suspect that although some dealers may not appear in this thread they will bring something to the event. I regret only that by not sharing their intentions I am unable to begin to promote their business in this thread and others.

Many of the donations are the result of the intervention of individuals other than Maxamini I have tried to recognize their efforts as the list was updated. Thank you all.

I will add also that some smaller MINI related shops expressed that they were reluctant to offer what they were able upon seeing the scale of some others donations. I told them, as I tell you all, that it is not about the value of any donation.It is al about the spirit in which it is offered. MINIs On Top is all about goodwill and friends. Thanks to all who have donated to the door prizes but above all thanks sincerely to those who have given of themselves. Motor On! X 208

[jcsinnh]

Gosh, he's beautiful when he's sincere!

[AprilWhine]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

Yup, ol' Eddie has been spreadin' the charm.

Update to my vocabulary noted, it's called charm in NE.

Ed has done some serious booty kissing.

My local dealer's manager will be there, was there a donation from Checkered Flag of VA Beach? Just curious, I didn't see anything listed. And they are very proud of winning the #1 Dealer award for the US too.

[jcsinnh]

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

Update to my vocabulary noted, it's called charm in NE.

Ed has done some serious booty kissing.

My local dealer's manager will be there, was there a donation from Checkered Flag of VA Beach? Just curious, I didn't see anything listed. And they are very proud of winning the #1 Dealer award for the US too.

Ooops! Well, you can't be tops in everything.

[MaxaMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

Ed has done some serious booty kissing.

Bring your little booty Sister, I will see that it is warmly and sincerely greeted.

[AprilWhine]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini

Bring your little booty Sister, I will see that it is warmly and sincerely greeted.

[MaxaMini]

When are you passing thru CT? Don't forget to wave.

[AprilWhine]

We'll be driving up Thursday, stopping overnight in DE, then continuing on to the T&C on Friday. I wanted to get in early enough to meet some people. I see you will be there both nights too.

[MaxaMini]

Are you and Fuzzoid aware of the group leaving Yankee Candle on Friday noonish?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-new-england-region/84333-official-mot-2005-caravan-yankee-candle-area-51-a.html

[harveyjoseph]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini

Are you and Fuzzoid aware of the group leaving Yankee Candle on Friday noonish?

Ed,
Where are you leaving from?

[AprilWhine]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini

Are you and Fuzzoid aware of the group leaving Yankee Candle on Friday noonish?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-new-england-region/84333-official-mot-2005-caravan-yankee-candle-area-51-a.html

Yes, and I had originally signed up for it. But then I thought, we have to cross NYC on Friday morning, and who knows how long that will take? We'll meet up with all of you at the T&C

[Actual Size]

Oh, just give it the old college try and do the T&C run in one shot on Thursday. I used to do Buffalo, NY - Athens, GA solo in 18 hours back when I was in grad school.

[MaxaMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by harveyjoseph

Ed,
Where are you leaving from?

I'll be joing the Yankee Candle Caravan of Stars after I pick up the NewYork, New Jersey group. I must be nuts. I'm going to drive an hour south so I can head north. Happy Motoring!