[dmcs]

Check out http://www.ok-corral.com or http://www.cityoftombstone.com

Since the majority of MINI owners in AZ are in PHX, our primary meeting place will be in Chandler, AZ. Time and specific location yet to be determined. The secondary meeting place will be in Tucson to pick up those Tuscon area MINI owners.

I'm cross-posting this to mini2.com, minicooperonline.com, and to the owners lounge.

Dominic


p.s. Here's some pictures from out last fun run to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon.
http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...view_photo.php

[dmcs]

We'll probably try to leave out of the PHX area (Chandler Blvd & I-10) around 7:30 AM. This is for consideration of the heat. Pick-up the Tuscon area folks about 90 minutes later. I think it's a 90 minute drive right? It's been a while since I've headed south out of PHX. Then head on down to Tombstone.

I was thinking about meeting at the Denny's at Chandler Blvd & I-10. I 'm getting there early (6:30AMish or so) for breakfast.

Tuscon area folks--Where's a good place to meet in Tuscon? We'll be there around 9:00ish.

Also, I'm not too familiar with the Tuscon area, so any of you guys down there, can you tell me if you know of some good winding country roads? You know, somewhere to let our MINI "streach their legs"...

Happy Motoring!
Dominic

[dmcs]

BTW, there's people over on MINIUSA's Owners Lounge that seem to be interested in joining us. I really haven't got much response on the MCO or here on the MINI2. Is anyone interested? Sorry to be so pushy, but I was trying to get a idea of how many people are interested.

[minicoop78]

Hey dom last time was soo ooo fun im in for anouther one
ill see you sat.

[dmcs]

Very cool. Looking forward to motoring with you!

Are there just not that many people on MINI2 from the PHX/Tuscon area?

[aric_t]

Rats. You had to pick the weekend I was Motoring up HWY 101. Next time I'm in. Enjoy the heat!

I'm absolutely loving being on vacation next to the Pacific Ocean when it's 116 back home...

[Ann Jones]

I would love to join you..... I only live 30 miles (as the crow flies) east of Tombstone.

But I will be driving to San Diego on Saturday the 12th for a pulley install by Randy on Sunday.

I'll be thinking about you all....

Ann

[Pflashinaz]

If I don't work this weekend I will join you MINI Motorers. Need to get my MCS in to MNS to have the power steering pump looked at, starting to make wierd noises.

[dmcs]

aric_t: Keep your eyes on this forum (South-West Region) as I'll be posting more fun runs here (as well as on the MCO and OL)

Ann: Can't you wait until Randy comes to PHX this October? JK. I'm on the list for the October install. I know you're going to love the 15%!!

Pat: Looking forward to meeting you. If you do come, are your going to bring the new or old Cooper?

[dmcs]

New updates!!! Check in at the Owners Lounge's Owner Network Owner Events forum for the latest breaking news on this fun run!!

https://ol.miniusa.com/oemainlogin.asp

[dmcs]

Well, that was a fun trip! Thank you all for joining me on my fun-run!

My triped started at 5:40 AM and lasted until 9:10 PM. I motored 550 miles total on Saturday! Whew! But now I'm rested and have compiled some pictures. I uploaded the photos to the MiniCooperOnline.com's Gallery. Here's the link:
http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...um.php&page=13
Pictures take up three pages (p13, p14, and p15). Enjoy!
Also, on page 12, Heather uploaded some of hers. Here's the direct link to hers:
http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...um.php&page=12


Four PHX area MINIs met at the Denny's with their owners in tow. We motored to an exit just South of Tuscon where we were met by an addition two MINIs and a classic Mini. The seven MINIs took off after a quick meet-and-greet and headed south to some nice vistas and cool twisties.

We motored into Tombstone and grabbed some lunch. A couple MINIs needed to leave to get back to the valley. The other 5 cars continued southward towards the US-Mexico boarder where we stopped in a historic mining town and walked the norrow streets. Then we gassed up and motored back towards Tuscon.

I wanted to say a special thanks to Pat who let Barney know we we coming his way. Barney doesn't have a new MINI yet, so he doesn't surf Mini2, MCO, or the Owners Lounge. Without Pat, we would've not had the great pleasure to meet Barney and his classic right-hand drive Mini Coooper S, a very quick and nimble little car (shhh....I think we were going over 105 on I-10 at one point..hehehe...I think he could've passed us in those tight twisties if he wanted to...)

Anyone who wants a hi-res version of any of the photos I uploaded, just let me know. The originals are 2444x1632 while the ones I posted are only 1000x667.


Thanks again to everyone who participated. My MCS (as well as my wife and I) had fun motoring with all of you!
Dominic

p.s. Keep your eyes peeled. I should have the next destination for a fun-run by the end of today posted to the same three boards!

[dmcs]

Oh, one big thing I forgot to mention is giving a BIG thank you to Jay and Jenni for being our tour guides in the souther part of the state! Without them we would've never found those cool twisties dwn near Bisbee, AZ or a place to lunch or that cool route from I-10 down to Tombstone (we would've ended up going thru Benson and St. David et...aka the boring way). Thanks again Jay and Jenni!