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TandemNut · Jun 30th, 2002, 09:35 AM

I am pasting the email I just sent to a group of MINI folks in Virginia in case there are some new folks on the board that haven't emailed me that they're interested in the club........

Hi everyone -

This message is going out to all those who have expressed interest in forming/joining a central VA MINI club. I am also copying our friends in NoVA who are putting together a chapter of the MINICCA up there - we'd love to have some folks from NoVA make the trip to Richmond for our first outing.

I trust you are all having many smiles motoring around central Virginia. I know I had my share of smiles today - I picked up my MINI Cooper S at Crown MINI of Richmond around noon today. It's a Dark Silver with white top, Sports and Premium Packages with Blue Lapis Leather. I'm trying to find a good license plate that's still available. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Now that I've Got MINI, I thought it would be a great time to plan our first get together as a club. It would be a great chance to get to know each other, talk about what we all want out of a club and of course, take a drive in the twisties.

So, we will meet on Saturday morning, July 13th 9:30 am at the Richmond MINI dealer on West Broad Street for coffee and we'll depart at 10am for a drive of about an hour and a half on back country roads before returning to somewhere close to the dealership for lunch where we can talk about how to get the club going. Any suggestions for lunch? I always like Mio's in Innsbrook - relatively inexpensive good food with a varied menu. But open to other places. Figure we'll be done with lunch around 1pm.

I'll be motoring with my wife, Ellen, and possibly our two kids so bring the family and/or friends. Don't forget your cameras either.

Finally, I'd love to hear your suggestions for roads we might want to motor on. The less traffic and the twistier, the better. From Crown MINI that probably means heading in a Northwest direction somewhere.

Please RSVP whether you can make it and how many motorers including yourself you will be bringing along.

Everyone enjoy your 4th of July and I look forward to meeting as many of you as can make it on the 13th of July at 9:30am for the very first meeting of our new MINI club.

Please pass this email on to other folks who may be interested in joining us.

LETS MOTOR!

Seth Schmidt
804-935-8560 Business Hours
Seth@MINICCA.org

Mugami · Jun 30th, 2002, 12:08 PM

Hi Seth sure I would be interested in the club. Im in Mechanicsville and have the same car with the sun roof. Now as for the plates you can try SC COOPR I believe its still open. It was my second choice.

you can email me at pwkt@aol.com

AprilWhine · Jun 30th, 2002, 07:11 PM

Hi Seth,

S2000&CooperS and I have been posting about a meet and greet in Richmond. How about combining with your meet?

Here's the thread: Richmond Meet

We had planned on June 28, because one person had plans on the 14, and the other had plans on the 21.

Hubby and I will be in our Silk Green MINI.

S2000&CooperS · Jul 2nd, 2002, 04:41 PM

Let me know if you guys need help with the organizing

S2000&CooperS · Jul 3rd, 2002, 09:00 AM

Alrighty gang, we're on for Saturday, July 13 at Crown MINI of Richmond @ 9:30am!

Will this time be okay for those coming from out of town? Might be a tad early. Anyways, I'm really looking forward to it!

Here are some suggestions for lunch:

McAllister's Deli (Short Pump)
Hops (West Broad)
Mio's (Innsbrook)
Julian's (Cox and Three Chopt)
TGIFriday's (Short Pump)
Tripp's (West Broad)
Ruby Tuesday's (West Broad)

S2K&CooperS · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:23 PM

April, it was nice meeting you on Saturday! I hoping I might see you guys - what a coincidence

.

S2K&CooperS · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:37 PM

Okay people, let's get this party started!

We will meet around 10am at Crown MINI of Richmond instead of 9:30 as I think this might be a little early for some folks coming in from out of town.

Here are directions:

From points south:
- Take I-95 North through Richmond
- Take exit for I-64 West towards Charlottesville
- Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH
- At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street
- Drive about 1/2 mile (or less)
- Crown MINI is on the right!

From points east:
- Take I-64 West to I-95 North
- Take I-95 North through Richmond for 3 or 4 miles
- Pick up I-64 West again
- Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH
- At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street
- Drive about 1/2 mile (or less)
- Crown MINI is on the right!

From points west:
- Take I-64 East
- Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH
- At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street
- Drive about 1/2 mile (or less)
- Crown MINI is on the right!

From points north:
- Take I-95 South
- Take exit for I-295 Charlottesville (exit 84B)
- Follow it for 5 or 6 miles until you reach I-64
- Take I-64 East toward Richmond
- Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH
- At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street
- Drive about 1/2 mile (or less)
- Crown MINI is on the right!

Here are some suggestions for lunch:

McAllister's Deli (Short Pump)
Hops (West Broad)
Mio's (Innsbrook)
Julian's (Cox and Three Chopt)
TGIFriday's (Short Pump)
Tripp's (West Broad)
Ruby Tuesday's (West Broad)

AprilWhine · Jul 8th, 2002, 06:23 AM

It was great running into you and your clutch of S2000s! I only wish I had thought fast enough to run out and get a picture of all the beautiful cars together.

Hubby and I are planning on attending the Richmond meet on Saturday. Thanks for changing the time, it gives us a litte more sleep before driving.

And, not being a guy, I can also say thanks for the directions.

S2000&CooperS · Jul 9th, 2002, 08:10 AM

acetonic · Jul 9th, 2002, 12:37 PM

Hey folks. My wife and I were planning on a Skyline Drive run so we may as well join you in Richmond as well. Coming all the way from Delaware. Hope to see some other members of the Capitol Area MINI Club there as well.

happy motoring!
-=acetonic=-

TomM · Jul 9th, 2002, 10:43 PM

Hmmm, I'd love to go but Richmond may be a bit of a trek from the Leesburg area (NoVA). Or it could just be the kid in me saying, "Need sleepy!"

I'm questionable.

Tom

MINIMiller · Jul 10th, 2002, 10:53 AM

TomN - Come on now! A drive down to Richmond would be great Motoring. In fact, posted on Roadfly, there is a group meeting early Saturday morning in Alexandria to drive down together.

In any case folks, It looks as if I'm finally getting my car tonight so count me in for Richmond this Saturday! I'll probably be motoring with my wife.

AprilWhine · Jul 10th, 2002, 05:52 PM

Hubby and I will leave Norfolk around 8 am, for an arrival time of around 9:30 am.

Anyone else driving up from the Tidewater area and want to caravan?

S2000&CooperS · Jul 11th, 2002, 07:57 AM

to the top!

S2000&CooperS · Jul 11th, 2002, 03:42 PM

Looking better for Saturday - 81 degrees and partly sunny

AprilWhine · Jul 11th, 2002, 07:22 PM

The weather is going to be just perfect! And Richmond is a beautiful area.

I'm bringing a few spare FRS radios, in case anyone wants to borrow one for the drive.

acetonic · Jul 11th, 2002, 07:42 PM

aprilwhine, what type of radios will be used? I have some motorola that I'll bring if they operate on the same frequency.

AprilWhine · Jul 11th, 2002, 08:02 PM

I currently have four, with six more on order. Please do bring your Motorola, I'm sure it will work.

Being able to chat between cars adds a lot to the enjoyment, I think.

S2K&CooperS · Jul 11th, 2002, 09:16 PM

Dang, I might need to borrow a radio Sherry. I forgot to ask my buddy for his before he went out of town

Weather is now looking BEEEEEAUTIFUL - 83 and mostly sunny

AprilWhine · Jul 11th, 2002, 09:21 PM

I'll bring all four I have with me. You have dibs on first choice, Mike.

Jun 30th, 2002, 09:35 AM	#1
TandemNut MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Central VA MINICCA first event announcement I am pasting the email I just sent to a group of MINI folks in Virginia in case there are some new folks on the board that haven't emailed me that they're interested in the club........ Hi everyone - This message is going out to all those who have expressed interest in forming/joining a central VA MINI club. I am also copying our friends in NoVA who are putting together a chapter of the MINICCA up there - we'd love to have some folks from NoVA make the trip to Richmond for our first outing. I trust you are all having many smiles motoring around central Virginia. I know I had my share of smiles today - I picked up my MINI Cooper S at Crown MINI of Richmond around noon today. It's a Dark Silver with white top, Sports and Premium Packages with Blue Lapis Leather. I'm trying to find a good license plate that's still available. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Now that I've Got MINI, I thought it would be a great time to plan our first get together as a club. It would be a great chance to get to know each other, talk about what we all want out of a club and of course, take a drive in the twisties. So, we will meet on Saturday morning, July 13th 9:30 am at the Richmond MINI dealer on West Broad Street for coffee and we'll depart at 10am for a drive of about an hour and a half on back country roads before returning to somewhere close to the dealership for lunch where we can talk about how to get the club going. Any suggestions for lunch? I always like Mio's in Innsbrook - relatively inexpensive good food with a varied menu. But open to other places. Figure we'll be done with lunch around 1pm. I'll be motoring with my wife, Ellen, and possibly our two kids so bring the family and/or friends. Don't forget your cameras either. Finally, I'd love to hear your suggestions for roads we might want to motor on. The less traffic and the twistier, the better. From Crown MINI that probably means heading in a Northwest direction somewhere. Please RSVP whether you can make it and how many motorers including yourself you will be bringing along. Everyone enjoy your 4th of July and I look forward to meeting as many of you as can make it on the 13th of July at 9:30am for the very first meeting of our new MINI club. Please pass this email on to other folks who may be interested in joining us. LETS MOTOR! Seth Schmidt 804-935-8560 Business Hours Seth@MINICCA.org

Jun 30th, 2002, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Let's Combine! Hi Seth, S2000&CooperS and I have been posting about a meet and greet in Richmond. How about combining with your meet? Here's the thread: Richmond Meet We had planned on June 28, because one person had plans on the 14, and the other had plans on the 21. Hubby and I will be in our Silk Green MINI. Global Moderator

Jul 2nd, 2002, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 956 Offline	Let me know if you guys need help with the organizing 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jul 3rd, 2002, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 956 Offline	Alrighty gang, we're on for Saturday, July 13 at Crown MINI of Richmond @ 9:30am! Will this time be okay for those coming from out of town? Might be a tad early. Anyways, I'm really looking forward to it! Here are some suggestions for lunch: McAllister's Deli (Short Pump) Hops (West Broad) Mio's (Innsbrook) Julian's (Cox and Three Chopt) TGIFriday's (Short Pump) Tripp's (West Broad) Ruby Tuesday's (West Broad) 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jul 7th, 2002, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
S2K&CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 121 Offline	April, it was nice meeting you on Saturday! I hoping I might see you guys - what a coincidence . 02 MINI Cooper - Pure Silver/Black Delivered 4/22 - 9,500 miles now!! - Premium package, chrome bumpers, foglights, 16" wheels, leather steering wheel, panther black leather seats, heated seats, accessory rear spoiler 02 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow 02 Mazda Protege5 (Hers) - Midnight Blue Mica - Delivered 8/30/02!!

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Jun 30th, 2002, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Hi Seth sure I would be interested in the club. Im in Mechanicsville and have the same car with the sun roof. Now as for the plates you can try SC COOPR I believe its still open. It was my second choice. you can email me at pwkt@aol.com

Jul 7th, 2002, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
S2K&CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 121 Offline	10am rather than 9:30 Okay people, let's get this party started! We will meet around 10am at Crown MINI of Richmond instead of 9:30 as I think this might be a little early for some folks coming in from out of town. Here are directions: From points south: - Take I-95 North through Richmond - Take exit for I-64 West towards Charlottesville - Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH - At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street - Drive about 1/2 mile (or less) - Crown MINI is on the right! From points east: - Take I-64 West to I-95 North - Take I-95 North through Richmond for 3 or 4 miles - Pick up I-64 West again - Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH - At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street - Drive about 1/2 mile (or less) - Crown MINI is on the right! From points west: - Take I-64 East - Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH - At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street - Drive about 1/2 mile (or less) - Crown MINI is on the right! From points north: - Take I-95 South - Take exit for I-295 Charlottesville (exit 84B) - Follow it for 5 or 6 miles until you reach I-64 - Take I-64 East toward Richmond - Take the exit for Parham Road NORTH - At the 3rd light, turn left onto West Broad Street - Drive about 1/2 mile (or less) - Crown MINI is on the right! Here are some suggestions for lunch: McAllister's Deli (Short Pump) Hops (West Broad) Mio's (Innsbrook) Julian's (Cox and Three Chopt) TGIFriday's (Short Pump) Tripp's (West Broad) Ruby Tuesday's (West Broad)

Jul 8th, 2002, 06:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Hi Mike! It was great running into you and your clutch of S2000s! I only wish I had thought fast enough to run out and get a picture of all the beautiful cars together. Hubby and I are planning on attending the Richmond meet on Saturday. Thanks for changing the time, it gives us a litte more sleep before driving. And, not being a guy, I can also say thanks for the directions. Global Moderator

Jul 9th, 2002, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 956 Offline	ttt 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jul 9th, 2002, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 289 Offline	We'll be there! Hey folks. My wife and I were planning on a Skyline Drive run so we may as well join you in Richmond as well. Coming all the way from Delaware. Hope to see some other members of the Capitol Area MINI Club there as well. happy motoring! -=acetonic=-

Jul 9th, 2002, 10:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
TomM - Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 174 Offline	Hmmm, I'd love to go but Richmond may be a bit of a trek from the Leesburg area (NoVA). Or it could just be the kid in me saying, "Need sleepy!" I'm questionable. Tom

Jul 10th, 2002, 10:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 741 Offline	TomN - Come on now! A drive down to Richmond would be great Motoring. In fact, posted on Roadfly, there is a group meeting early Saturday morning in Alexandria to drive down together. In any case folks, It looks as if I'm finally getting my car tonight so count me in for Richmond this Saturday! I'll probably be motoring with my wife. Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Jul 10th, 2002, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Hubby and I will leave Norfolk around 8 am, for an arrival time of around 9:30 am. Anyone else driving up from the Tidewater area and want to caravan? Global Moderator

Jul 11th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 956 Offline	to the top! 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jul 11th, 2002, 03:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 956 Offline	Looking better for Saturday - 81 degrees and partly sunny 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jul 11th, 2002, 07:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Back to the Top! The weather is going to be just perfect! And Richmond is a beautiful area. I'm bringing a few spare FRS radios, in case anyone wants to borrow one for the drive.

Jul 11th, 2002, 07:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 289 Offline	aprilwhine, what type of radios will be used? I have some motorola that I'll bring if they operate on the same frequency.

Jul 11th, 2002, 08:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	FRS Radios I currently have four, with six more on order. Please do bring your Motorola, I'm sure it will work. Being able to chat between cars adds a lot to the enjoyment, I think.

Jul 11th, 2002, 09:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
S2K&CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Dang, I might need to borrow a radio Sherry. I forgot to ask my buddy for his before he went out of town Weather is now looking BEEEEEAUTIFUL - 83 and mostly sunny 02 MINI Cooper - Pure Silver/Black Delivered 4/22 - 9,500 miles now!! - Premium package, chrome bumpers, foglights, 16" wheels, leather steering wheel, panther black leather seats, heated seats, accessory rear spoiler 02 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow 02 Mazda Protege5 (Hers) - Midnight Blue Mica - Delivered 8/30/02!!

Jul 11th, 2002, 09:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Sure! I'll bring all four I have with me. You have dibs on first choice, Mike. Global Moderator

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