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huttomini · Jun 6th, 2003, 12:55 AM

Hey all you Mini owners in Austin, TX! When are we going to have a club?

We need one! Is anbody working on one yet?
-Phil
If you want pictures of the Austin Italian Job and drive go to my webpage @ www.geocities.com/jamesbond464

Mini Driver · Jun 6th, 2003, 01:09 AM

I've been waiting for months for someone (wish i had the leadership) to organize one. Heck, I've even offered to just meet for lunch or dinner somewhere. I'm still up for it and the Mini Rally has me all juiced up to do more. Let's do it ya'll!

james4513 · Jun 6th, 2003, 01:57 AM

Someone at the MINI meet last week (Italian Job) took names of those interested in an Austin MINI club. A bunch of people signed up - but I don't know the follow up or who was taking the names.

Does anyone know?

huttomini · Jun 6th, 2003, 04:05 AM

james4513-
I hear about that, I have also wondered......
-Phil

BruceK · Jun 6th, 2003, 08:54 AM

I'm all for the Austin, Texas metro area forming a MINI club, but.....

Call it the "MINI club of Austin", or the "Austin area MINI club", or the "Capital MINI club" or something similar, but please don't call it the "Austin Mini" club!

It will only confuse some people and anger others - (especially the classic British car crowd and classic Mini owners)

You see, the name "Austin Mini" has a very specific meaning in the world of MiNiS. When the classic Mini was first launched in 1959, it was sold under the Austin and Morris brands. Saying Austin Mini is like saying Ford Mustang, it goes together and means just one thing - a particular kind of car.

There are more than 4 decades of history that lead to the words Austin Mini meaning only this:

Mini Driver · Jun 6th, 2003, 09:59 AM

The Austin Mini Club title is just the play on words that would make it unique to Austin, Texas and deservedly so. But I understand what you are saying Bruce. No one is here to ruffle any feathers. Besides I don't think I'd want the initials of AMC connected to MY Mini anyway.

Bigtwistee · Jun 7th, 2003, 03:18 AM

there are quite a few Austin folk who belong to the STMC:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/minimotoring/

n3nyongmini · Jun 20th, 2003, 04:08 AM

We're having a rally this weekend starting from San Antonio:

OK y'all -

Meet at 7:45am on June 22 in the parking lot of the Target at Blanco Road and Loop 1604. We will head out about 8am or so to the Hill country and will stop a few times for a stretch etc. We will stop also for a lunch/brunch (depending on what time it is) in either Luckenbach or at the Wildseed Farms in/near Fredericksberg. From then on, which is optional, we will head further north and then back south ending up in Gruene mid/late afternoon. Eating/visiting there is optional as well. Bring a full tank of gas, as we will end up going almost 300 miles for the full route. Also, probably a good idea to bring some cash; we won't see many towns, and the one's we will are S M A L L. I will pass out directions and a map when we meet. Sound OK?

Derek

BMBL-B · Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:19 AM

I'd love to see a club form too. Does anyone interested have the knowledge and skills (and desire) to begin?? I didn't know anyone was taking names and number at the Italian Job event. Bruce, were you there? I didn't see you. Anyone going to the San Antonio run tomorrow morning?

Michele

Pebbles · Jul 7th, 2003, 03:45 AM

I will not be driving an Austin Mini, so I'd prefer the club NOT be named that! Just because our city's name is Austin is no reason to butcher up the name of the club trying to be a "play on words"... Austin Powers is a play on words!

There are many communities that would support a MINI club for the Austin area - even as far away as San Antonio -

so I vote for "Austin Area Mini Club" the AAMC !

Pebbles · Jul 7th, 2003, 03:47 AM

Another good name could be the Capitol City Mini Club.

Mini Driver · Jul 7th, 2003, 03:22 PM

Austin Area Mini Club was my thought before Pebbles wrote it so I vote for that. Way to go Pebbles. Now what?

buhbye · Jul 21st, 2003, 01:56 AM

I used to run a geek club here in Austin, but gave up on it when the market crashed and it became an unemployment club.

I'm not overjoyed at leading another club, but if that's what it would take to get one here in Austin, I'm game.

Anyone can message me and we'll get this party started!

Pebbles · Aug 3rd, 2003, 04:31 PM

Mini Driver- I love it when I'm brain storming ideas and someone else is thinking on the same lines!! At meetings, I know I'm clicking when someone says an idea that I was thinking about!

I love the Austin Area Mini Club as the name!

Mini Driver · Aug 3rd, 2003, 09:25 PM

There is an 11:00 a.m. meet at The Salt Lick BBQ Sunday August 10th. Just an informal meeting but if anybody is interested in meeting beforehand to drive out there, I'm game.

BMBL-B · Aug 4th, 2003, 02:04 AM

there is a group of us meeting at the albetsons in oak hill at the Y at 10:30 on the 10th to go to the salt lick....

BMBL-B · Aug 4th, 2003, 02:07 AM

pebbles, and everyone else, there is an online yahoo group called south texas mini club. we post messages in there all the time and do plan get togethers. it's that group that began the salt lick gathering. hope to see some of y'all there...

michele

Mini Driver · Aug 4th, 2003, 05:43 AM

Great!

buhbye · Aug 7th, 2003, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BMBL-B
pebbles, and everyone else, there is an online yahoo group called south texas mini club. we post messages in there all the time and do plan get togethers. it's that group that began the salt lick gathering. hope to see some of y'all there...

michele

I was late getting here to reply- but yeah! What she said!

Jun 6th, 2003, 12:55 AM	#1
huttomini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hutto, Texas Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Austin Mini Club? Hey all you Mini owners in Austin, TX! When are we going to have a club? We need one! Is anbody working on one yet? -Phil If you want pictures of the Austin Italian Job and drive go to my webpage @ www.geocities.com/jamesbond464

Jun 6th, 2003, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mini Driver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, Texas USA Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Mini Club? I've been waiting for months for someone (wish i had the leadership) to organize one. Heck, I've even offered to just meet for lunch or dinner somewhere. I'm still up for it and the Mini Rally has me all juiced up to do more. Let's do it ya'll! Cooper S, EB/B, Premium / Sport / Cold Packages, R90's and Aero Kit

Jun 6th, 2003, 01:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
james4513 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Someone at the MINI meet last week (Italian Job) took names of those interested in an Austin MINI club. A bunch of people signed up - but I don't know the follow up or who was taking the names. Does anyone know? james 2003 LY/W MCS, pulley, H-Sport, Alta intake, Alta Sway, Kosei K1

Jun 6th, 2003, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	I'm all for the Austin, Texas metro area forming a MINI club, but..... Call it the "MINI club of Austin", or the "Austin area MINI club", or the "Capital MINI club" or something similar, but please don't call it the "Austin Mini" club! It will only confuse some people and anger others - (especially the classic British car crowd and classic Mini owners) You see, the name "Austin Mini" has a very specific meaning in the world of MiNiS. When the classic Mini was first launched in 1959, it was sold under the Austin and Morris brands. Saying Austin Mini is like saying Ford Mustang, it goes together and means just one thing - a particular kind of car. There are more than 4 decades of history that lead to the words Austin Mini meaning only this: Attached Thumbnails + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 6th, 2003, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mini Driver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, Texas USA Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 104 Offline	I don't care what we call it... The Austin Mini Club title is just the play on words that would make it unique to Austin, Texas and deservedly so. But I understand what you are saying Bruce. No one is here to ruffle any feathers. Besides I don't think I'd want the initials of AMC connected to MY Mini anyway. Cooper S, EB/B, Premium / Sport / Cold Packages, R90's and Aero Kit Last edited by Mini Driver : Jun 7th, 2003 at 10:34 PM.

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Jun 6th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
huttomini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hutto, Texas Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 2 Offline	james4513- I hear about that, I have also wondered...... -Phil

Jun 7th, 2003, 03:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bigtwistee Crash Dummy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 24 Offline	there are quite a few Austin folk who belong to the STMC: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/minimotoring/ V = I x R

Jun 20th, 2003, 04:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
n3nyongmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Thought I'd put this in here as well- We're having a rally this weekend starting from San Antonio: OK y'all - Meet at 7:45am on June 22 in the parking lot of the Target at Blanco Road and Loop 1604. We will head out about 8am or so to the Hill country and will stop a few times for a stretch etc. We will stop also for a lunch/brunch (depending on what time it is) in either Luckenbach or at the Wildseed Farms in/near Fredericksberg. From then on, which is optional, we will head further north and then back south ending up in Gruene mid/late afternoon. Eating/visiting there is optional as well. Bring a full tank of gas, as we will end up going almost 300 miles for the full route. Also, probably a good idea to bring some cash; we won't see many towns, and the one's we will are S M A L L. I will pass out directions and a map when we meet. Sound OK? Derek Derek

Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
BMBL-B MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, Tx Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I'd love to see a club form too. Does anyone interested have the knowledge and skills (and desire) to begin?? I didn't know anyone was taking names and number at the Italian Job event. Bruce, were you there? I didn't see you. Anyone going to the San Antonio run tomorrow morning? Michele

Jul 7th, 2003, 03:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 292 Offline	I will not be driving an Austin Mini, so I'd prefer the club NOT be named that! Just because our city's name is Austin is no reason to butcher up the name of the club trying to be a "play on words"... Austin Powers is a play on words! There are many communities that would support a MINI club for the Austin area - even as far away as San Antonio - so I vote for "Austin Area Mini Club" the AAMC ! "Mr Bridger"

Jul 7th, 2003, 03:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 292 Offline	Another good name could be the Capitol City Mini Club. "Mr Bridger"

Jul 7th, 2003, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mini Driver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, Texas USA Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 104 Offline	AAMC Austin Area Mini Club was my thought before Pebbles wrote it so I vote for that. Way to go Pebbles. Now what? Cooper S, EB/B, Premium / Sport / Cold Packages, R90's and Aero Kit

Jul 21st, 2003, 01:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
buhbye MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I'll help I used to run a geek club here in Austin, but gave up on it when the market crashed and it became an unemployment club. I'm not overjoyed at leading another club, but if that's what it would take to get one here in Austin, I'm game. Anyone can message me and we'll get this party started! Dawn

Aug 3rd, 2003, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 292 Offline	Mini Driver- I love it when I'm brain storming ideas and someone else is thinking on the same lines!! At meetings, I know I'm clicking when someone says an idea that I was thinking about! I love the Austin Area Mini Club as the name! Last edited by Pebbles : Jan 8th, 2005 at 01:08 AM.

Aug 3rd, 2003, 09:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mini Driver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, Texas USA Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Sunday at The Salt Lick There is an 11:00 a.m. meet at The Salt Lick BBQ Sunday August 10th. Just an informal meeting but if anybody is interested in meeting beforehand to drive out there, I'm game. Cooper S, EB/B, Premium / Sport / Cold Packages, R90's and Aero Kit Last edited by Mini Driver : Aug 4th, 2003 at 05:42 AM.

Aug 4th, 2003, 02:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
BMBL-B MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, Tx Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 14 Offline	there is a group of us meeting at the albetsons in oak hill at the Y at 10:30 on the 10th to go to the salt lick....

Aug 4th, 2003, 02:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
BMBL-B MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, Tx Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 14 Offline	south texas mini club pebbles, and everyone else, there is an online yahoo group called south texas mini club. we post messages in there all the time and do plan get togethers. it's that group that began the salt lick gathering. hope to see some of y'all there... michele

Aug 4th, 2003, 05:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mini Driver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, Texas USA Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Thanks Great! Cooper S, EB/B, Premium / Sport / Cold Packages, R90's and Aero Kit

Aug 7th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
buhbye MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Re: south texas mini club Quote: Originally posted by BMBL-B pebbles, and everyone else, there is an online yahoo group called south texas mini club. we post messages in there all the time and do plan get togethers. it's that group that began the salt lick gathering. hope to see some of y'all there... michele I was late getting here to reply- but yeah! What she said! Dawn

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