Time to Rock and Roll!
Our benevolent benefactors are once again proving that MINI people have humongous hearts.
First to raise their hand was Bentley Publishing with their donation of their coveted manual. Aside from their generous prize we look forward to their motoring along with us.
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=MC04
M2Smith has again come through with elegant and generous discount certificates from Cambridge Sound Works for each and every participant..
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...e=MA&x=10&y=10
LordWinslow will be offering a personal donation of a Valentine One radar detector. It is Chris who is responsible for the genesis of the Minis on Top idea. We thank you for sharing both gifts.
A full MOTy thank you to Brad (Ice) of B.R. Moroni Designs for the donation of a sculpture executed in fine wood and metals. Examples of his original works are to be found here..
http://brmoroni.com/mpc/docs/Site/Wood%20Works.html
Our valued MINI dealer network has answered the call. Herb Chambers of Boston is responsible for the outrageous generosity in providing a two year lease of a MINI for the special raffle which will see $10,000 dollars provided to the Kennedy-Donovan Center.
http://www.herbchambersmini.com/index.asp
Tickets are available from CCM (Cape Cod MINI) @ $50 per chance. Their is a limit of 200 tickets. Buy early .Buy often.
Prestige MINI returns and doubles down by matching their donation of a $1000 gift certificate again in '05. They will also be sending Master MINI Mechanic Visili to ride along with us this year. He will be bringing along Tee Shirts as well.
http://www.prestigemini.com/index.asp
Thank you to Paul Mullet, founding father of MINI2, for donating Five (5) one year Privileged Memberships to MINI2.
http://www.mini2.com/privilege/
Eric at Helix MINIsports of Philidelphia has graciously donated a 19% Pulley including installation.
http://www.helix13.com/html/products/products.php?h=m
The Labnon family, owners of the Town and Country Motor Inn since 1956 and supporters of past MINIs On Top runs has donated a nights lodging to be redeemed at MINIs On Top 2006.
http://www.townandcountryinn.com/
Thanks to Aaron Cornaby of Out Motoring for offering the excellent ARC Armrest, hats and gift certificates.
http://www.outmotoring.com/
Thanks you to The Mount Washington Observatory for the donation of a fleece pullover. Thanks also to Pete Basiliere for securing this prize. Merci.
http://www.mountwashington.org/
The Codmiester himself reports a personal donation of pewter cast earrings and brooch by an artisan from Nova Scotia. Steve assures us that they are tasteful works of art despite the sliminess. In making this donation he thus continues his legacy.
Ed Smith (Maxamini) offers three dozen golf balls and a pair of two-way radios with charging station.
We appreciate the generosity of Jay MacNamee of Bavarian Autosport and their donation of four Gift Certificates in the amount of $25.00 each. Please remember to support our loyal sponsors.
www.BavAuto.com
MINI of Peabody is donating two prizes to each
Photo Hunt participant. But wait. There's more. Many thanks to the good people (Martin and Warren) at MINI of Peabody who have most generously donated a MINI Roof Box as a door prize for MINIs On Top. The box includes roof racks and installation.
AND, in addition to the box, Martin has assured me that the box will be filled with MINI surprise goodies for the lucky winner!!
How cool is that!!
http://www.minipeabody.com/index.asp]MINI of Peabody
National Motorists Association has donated 3
memberships, 2
Guerilla Ticket Fighter tapes and a book,
The American Autobahn by Mark Rusk.
http://www.motorists.org
Thanks to "The Bag Lady" Robyn Resch, aka Jersey Girl for her generous donation of two $25 gift certificates for her excellent hand crafted MINI accessories in custom MINI colors. If yopu can conceive of it, Robyn can make it. Thanks Jersey Girl.
She can be contacted by PM on MINI2 and
WWW.NEMINI.org
Towne MINI of Williamsville, NY most kindly confirms the donation of a mini MINI. This is a battery powered kiddie car .The mini MINI will be in the company of a teeney weeney MINI radio control model. Towne MINI is also supplying a custom made and elegantly embroidered MINI cabriolet blanket. Dan Ives assures me it is both very warm and tres cool. Thank you and thank you yet again.
http://www.townemini.com/index.asp
A round of applause for MINIUSA and their overwhelming support of MINIs On Top
1 Expedition jacket
1 Down jacket
5 Always open visors
5 MINI ribbed cap
5 t-shirt, size XL (open 24/7)
1 Trolley bag
1 Weekend bag
1 backpack
1 City bag
5 key holders
5 Valet Keychain
5 MINI Sunglasses Lisboa
1 Insect remover
1 Rubber Boot mat - black
1 Intensive windshield cleaner
1 Wheel cleaner
1 Front rubber floor mat - black (set of 2)
1 Rear rubber floor mat - black (set of 2)
1 Car Shampoo
1 Interior cleaner
1 Car wax
1 Car Polish
200 CD case - black w/black piping
www.MINIusa.com
Thanks to Doug Whalen, maker of the Whalen Shift Machine for donating one of his seriously fine Shift Knobs engraved with the exclusive MINIs ON Top logo commerating the 2005 event.
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/home.htm
Yo' MAMA rocks the house with the most salacious and sophomoric of Wolf Whistles and Horn Button kits. I have coveted one since the days of chopped and channeled Mercs,
Laker Sidepipes and baby moons. Also from MAMA is a copy of "Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving". It's used as the text for Skip Barber Racing School.
But wait. There's more. MAMA provides a Black/White Checkered roof graphic as well.
The Monadnock Area MINI Association,MAMA, also extends free membership to all MINI On Top registrants, pre or otherwise. Come on down. Motor on up. Join.
http://www.sirannon.com/mini/ http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...t=36524&page=1
Ian Cull (GBMINI) donates two(2) of his ingenious Auto-Up circuits. A simple flick of the switch and up she goes. No hands, leaving you free to shift, steer, change stations or simply wave at other MINIs.
http://www.gbmini.net/MINIcircuit/index.shtml
Yarrowsport of Providence, RI delivers in support of MINIs ON Top. They are offering two(2) opportunities for winners to take three Dyno Runs each on the house. Thanks to Yarrowsports and Rich Hall of Ocean State MINI Club for their efforts.
http://www.oceanstatemini.com/ Yarrowsport also provides a five gallon bucket of "U Coat It" concrete floor covering for garages.
http://www.ucoatit.com/ http://www.yarrowsport.com/
A MOT thank you to Doug Mahar of Turner Motor Sports. Doug will be at MINIs On Top and has donated pairs of MINI Ignition Wire Sets. Thanks. See you on the mountain.
www.turnermotorsport.com
Thanks to Alan Tate of GoMINIGo for the offer of a Glove Box Tidy. I motor with one myself.
WWW.GoMINIGo.com
Many thanks to Rebecca Wathen-Dunn for the donation of a framed and matted print. You can meet the artist at MINIS On Top or visit her site.
http://www.celestialsky.com/
Most Excellent
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. . We look forward to seeing you .
http://www.keelermini.com/index.asp
Thanks to Mike at SooperCoopers.com for the donation of two John Cooper signature stickers.
www.SooperCoopers.com
Please contact me at
EdSmith@MINIsOnTop.com should you also wish to join our benefactors. Each door prize is most welcome.
The beneficiary of the Special Raffle is the Kennedy-Donovan Center Inc.
http://www.kdc.org/ WWW.MINIsOnTop.com 
Indi Blue State MINI 
Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear. 
