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mininc · Mar 15th, 2003, 10:02 AM

On Saturday March 29th at 12:00 noon there will be a picnic in Gastonia, NC at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. The purpose of the outing, besides having fun with our MINIs, is to discuss the formation of a "Club". The "Club" will be for those that are interested in MINIs and live in North and South Carolina.

A group of about 25 people met in Charlotte on February 22nd to discuss this idea. This is just the next step. Please bring your ideas and your own food for the picnic. All are welcome. For more information here is the link to DSBG
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

thuey · Mar 20th, 2003, 01:05 AM

mininc -

You can count on myself and my 2 year old son (he loves my driving!). Sounds like a lot of fun and I'd definitely be interested in talkiing about a regional club. God knows we have some of the nicest roads in the country for the MINI to shine on!!!

MINIMENC · Mar 20th, 2003, 07:43 AM

G,

Count me in as well.

What are the arrangements for food (provided/BYO)?

G

mininc · Mar 20th, 2003, 09:07 AM

Glad you can make it.

Food is BYO.

G

LJ in NC · Mar 25th, 2003, 03:19 AM

I'll be there and am looking forward to meeting other MINI owners and fans in the Carolinas.

Smokey 4 · Mar 25th, 2003, 07:26 AM

George I'm planning on coming down / over. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

MINIMENC · Mar 25th, 2003, 08:17 AM

G,

What's the roll call for the meet? Not that I'm bailing if numbers are low (I AM NOT), - just curious.

Any RTP'ers heading down there?

G

Smokey 4 · Mar 25th, 2003, 10:27 AM

Molly sent out an email today, should have numbers soon, I guess.

jstines · Mar 28th, 2003, 05:26 AM

Howdy folks,

I've already talked to mininc and told him that I won't be able to make the picnic. But, I definitely want to be included in future meetings/get-togethers.

This is a bit of a cross-post from MCO, but I finally have my production number after switching from Flow to Century MINI, and I should have a MINI in early June.

Here's the deal:
Chili Red/White Mini Cooper S with sunroof.
Spots and Stripes
Cloth Seats with silver interior. Black bolsters and door panels.
Options Pack #1 and #2.
Silver 17" S-lites to be replaced with R90's shortly after arrival.
Auto Dimmer/Wipers
Euro Shelf
Full 6-switch toggle panel
Glovebox organizer

Planned mods: Borla Exhaust, Madness Intake, brake pads, shift knob (maybe).
Planned mods after warranty is 'bout up: 15% reduction pulley

And to think I was going to go conservative at first with dark silver and chrome MC grill, etc.
Woohoooo! Can't wait until June.

Y'all have fun,
JS

Smokey 4 · Mar 28th, 2003, 07:44 AM

And somehow DS is conservative? :~) Please tell the NCHP, LOL

Glad to hear you've made the switch to Century, good people there. I never got on Flow's list but when I checked back in June 02 it was 9 to 10 months for an S, while Century's was only 2 months

Thanks for the route for this weekend's run, BTW, JS, but it looks like our season is finally picking up and I'll be at the airport this weekend.

Later
P.S. I talked to Dan the other day, he says hi.

jstines · Mar 28th, 2003, 10:16 AM

I hope the NCHP leaves me alone. I'm thinking of getting a window decal like yours, only mine will say "Too old too race." ;-)

I hope the route is OK, Smokey. Gaston County isn't the most scenic place in the world, so I did the best I could with what I had to work with.

I basically keep the route as rural as possible. It sure isn't like the area you live in.

Sorry you won't be able to make it to the picnic, but it may get washed out due to rain. The forecast is a moving target, though. Hopefully the rain this weekend will put out any fires you're dealing with.

Hey, I was up near Saluda last week, down near Big Bradley Falls (Green River area), and I noticed half the mountain top was burned off near the road. Did you have to deal with that one? It looks like erosion is going to be a real problem there, too.

See ya,
JS

mininc · Mar 28th, 2003, 10:31 AM

Smokey

All that rain should be on Friday, so you can Motor on Saturday when the sun shines.

We need the "Enforcer" there on Saturday.

Smokey 4 · Mar 28th, 2003, 10:59 AM

Nope the green river area was the us wildlife. I cover the 32 counties on the west so need large scall rain.

Markie · Mar 28th, 2003, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIMENC
G,

What's the roll call for the meet? Not that I'm bailing if numbers are low (I AM NOT), - just curious.

Any RTP'ers heading down there?

G

I might just try to make it. PM me if you want to caravan down there?

MINIMENC · Mar 29th, 2003, 01:09 AM

Markie and all other RTP'ers,

If you want to convoy down there, let's meet at 8:45am at the Morrisville Outlet mail car park. I Mapquested the directions and they reckon about 3 hours, obviously at non-Mini speeds! If you feel this doesn't leave us enought time and want to leave earlier, please let me know. I'll check the board tonight.

If you have FRS radio's please bring them!

G

mininc · Mar 31st, 2003, 12:35 AM

Thanks to everyone that attended the picnic and drive on Saturday.

We are well on our way to forming a MINI Club for people in North and South Carolina.

More information to follow.

Markie · Mar 31st, 2003, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mininc
Thanks to everyone that attended the picnic and drive on Saturday.

We are well on our way to forming a MINI Club for people in North and South Carolina.

More information to follow.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend. The girlfriend reminded me that we had "other" plans we committed to on Saturday.

Keep us informed on the MINI Club, I'm really curious about the formation.

MINIMENC · Apr 1st, 2003, 06:30 AM

Thanks to all who organized - it was a very productive meet!

Below are a couple of pictures of the event - click for the larger version:

Smokey 4 · Apr 1st, 2003, 06:32 AM

Nice Pics MINIMENC,

So sorry I couldn't make it, looks like a fun outing. I just got Molly's email and sounds like things are on the way in forming the club.

See ya, next time

MINIMENC · Apr 1st, 2003, 06:34 AM

Missed ya Smokey! Hope you stayed safe this weekend - bet the snow helped some!!

Mar 20th, 2003, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
thuey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: us Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 15 Offline	mininc - You can count on myself and my 2 year old son (he loves my driving!). Sounds like a lot of fun and I'd definitely be interested in talkiing about a regional club. God knows we have some of the nicest roads in the country for the MINI to shine on!!! TLH

Mar 20th, 2003, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 155 Offline	MINIMENC Glad you can make it. Food is BYO. G

Mar 25th, 2003, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 769 Offline	Right behind you LJ............. Literally, half a car length! George I'm planning on coming down / over. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Mar 28th, 2003, 12:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIMENC G, What's the roll call for the meet? Not that I'm bailing if numbers are low (I AM NOT), - just curious. Any RTP'ers heading down there? G I might just try to make it. PM me if you want to caravan down there? Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Mar 31st, 2003, 12:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Thanks Thanks to everyone that attended the picnic and drive on Saturday. We are well on our way to forming a MINI Club for people in North and South Carolina. More information to follow. Attached Thumbnails

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Mar 15th, 2003, 10:02 AM	#1
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 155 Offline	NC & SC MINI Picnic 3/29 On Saturday March 29th at 12:00 noon there will be a picnic in Gastonia, NC at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. The purpose of the outing, besides having fun with our MINIs, is to discuss the formation of a "Club". The "Club" will be for those that are interested in MINIs and live in North and South Carolina. A group of about 25 people met in Charlotte on February 22nd to discuss this idea. This is just the next step. Please bring your ideas and your own food for the picnic. All are welcome. For more information here is the link to DSBG Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens Last edited by mininc : Mar 16th, 2003 at 01:22 AM.

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Mar 20th, 2003, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 220 Offline	G, Count me in as well. What are the arrangements for food (provided/BYO)? G

Mar 25th, 2003, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
LJ in NC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: N.C. Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 44 Offline	I'll be there and am looking forward to meeting other MINI owners and fans in the Carolinas.

Mar 25th, 2003, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 220 Offline	G, What's the roll call for the meet? Not that I'm bailing if numbers are low (I AM NOT), - just curious. Any RTP'ers heading down there? G

Mar 25th, 2003, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 769 Offline	Molly sent out an email today, should have numbers soon, I guess.

Mar 28th, 2003, 05:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
jstines MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cramerton, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 244 Offline	Howdy folks, I've already talked to mininc and told him that I won't be able to make the picnic. But, I definitely want to be included in future meetings/get-togethers. This is a bit of a cross-post from MCO, but I finally have my production number after switching from Flow to Century MINI, and I should have a MINI in early June. Here's the deal: Chili Red/White Mini Cooper S with sunroof. Spots and Stripes Cloth Seats with silver interior. Black bolsters and door panels. Options Pack #1 and #2. Silver 17" S-lites to be replaced with R90's shortly after arrival. Auto Dimmer/Wipers Euro Shelf Full 6-switch toggle panel Glovebox organizer Planned mods: Borla Exhaust, Madness Intake, brake pads, shift knob (maybe). Planned mods after warranty is 'bout up: 15% reduction pulley And to think I was going to go conservative at first with dark silver and chrome MC grill, etc. Woohoooo! Can't wait until June. Y'all have fun, JS

Mar 28th, 2003, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 769 Offline	And somehow DS is conservative? :~) Please tell the NCHP, LOL Glad to hear you've made the switch to Century, good people there. I never got on Flow's list but when I checked back in June 02 it was 9 to 10 months for an S, while Century's was only 2 months Thanks for the route for this weekend's run, BTW, JS, but it looks like our season is finally picking up and I'll be at the airport this weekend. Later P.S. I talked to Dan the other day, he says hi.

Mar 28th, 2003, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
jstines MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cramerton, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 244 Offline	I hope the NCHP leaves me alone. I'm thinking of getting a window decal like yours, only mine will say "Too old too race." ;-) I hope the route is OK, Smokey. Gaston County isn't the most scenic place in the world, so I did the best I could with what I had to work with. I basically keep the route as rural as possible. It sure isn't like the area you live in. Sorry you won't be able to make it to the picnic, but it may get washed out due to rain. The forecast is a moving target, though. Hopefully the rain this weekend will put out any fires you're dealing with. Hey, I was up near Saluda last week, down near Big Bradley Falls (Green River area), and I noticed half the mountain top was burned off near the road. Did you have to deal with that one? It looks like erosion is going to be a real problem there, too. See ya, JS

Mar 28th, 2003, 10:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Smokey All that rain should be on Friday, so you can Motor on Saturday when the sun shines. We need the "Enforcer" there on Saturday.

Mar 28th, 2003, 10:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 769 Offline	Nope the green river area was the us wildlife. I cover the 32 counties on the west so need large scall rain.

Mar 29th, 2003, 01:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Markie and all other RTP'ers, If you want to convoy down there, let's meet at 8:45am at the Morrisville Outlet mail car park. I Mapquested the directions and they reckon about 3 hours, obviously at non-Mini speeds! If you feel this doesn't leave us enought time and want to leave earlier, please let me know. I'll check the board tonight. If you have FRS radio's please bring them! G

Mar 31st, 2003, 10:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Re: Thanks Quote: Originally posted by mininc Thanks to everyone that attended the picnic and drive on Saturday. We are well on our way to forming a MINI Club for people in North and South Carolina. More information to follow. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend. The girlfriend reminded me that we had "other" plans we committed to on Saturday. Keep us informed on the MINI Club, I'm really curious about the formation. Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Apr 1st, 2003, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Great Meet Thanks to all who organized - it was a very productive meet! Below are a couple of pictures of the event - click for the larger version:

Apr 1st, 2003, 06:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 769 Offline	Nice Pics MINIMENC, So sorry I couldn't make it, looks like a fun outing. I just got Molly's email and sounds like things are on the way in forming the club. See ya, next time

Apr 1st, 2003, 06:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Missed ya Smokey! Hope you stayed safe this weekend - bet the snow helped some!!

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