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kshapiro · Jul 31st, 2002, 07:24 PM

I think it would be a hoot...let's get together somewhere off of the Beltway (695) and circumnavigate the city with one lap (approx 26 miles me thinks). Respond with what days and times this will work for you.

paddy · Jul 31st, 2002, 08:21 PM

Ken,
I am up for it, just need place, date, and time.

paddy

sdmidget · Jul 31st, 2002, 08:24 PM

One lap .... at the speed limit .....

Right???

gromit · Jul 31st, 2002, 08:55 PM

Lived for a short time in Silver Spring and worked in Alexandrea. This was back in 87-88 or so. I recall some pretty serious beltway racing in the early morning hours. Not that I would have ever had anything to do with that sort of activity.

AprilWhine · Aug 1st, 2002, 06:15 AM

If foreigners from VA

are welcome, hubby and I might make it. We like to drive up and visit Potomac Mills regularly anyway, it would be fun to combine a shopping trip with a Beltway drive.

We can only get up there on the weekends, and prefer Saturdays.

paddy · Aug 1st, 2002, 08:27 PM

April,
I can only speak for myself, but I would be more than happy if some of our southern cousins came on up for a good time. Just remember to set aside enough time to spend some time at Potomac Mills...

kshapiro · Aug 1st, 2002, 08:40 PM

Sure...everybody's welcome. Let's meet at Towson MINI next Saturday, August 10th, at 10:00. It's an easy place to leave from, and get everybody onto the Beltway at the same time. Y9ou can get directions from their website or go to mapquest and use this address: 700 Kenilworth Drive, Towson Maryland 21204.

I'll have my cell phone on that morning should you get lost (410)913-5664

AprilWhine · Aug 1st, 2002, 09:10 PM

I'll try to make it, sounds like lots of fun. It's about a three hour drive from here.

paddy · Aug 1st, 2002, 10:57 PM

Ken,
I will will be there. I will have to check with my duaghter to see if I will be allowed to use my cell phone for the day. I purchased my MINI from there so I know the place well. In fact, I might even make an appointment to get the first oil change.

April,
Hope you make it up, looking forward to seeing the green interior.

COOPERation · Aug 2nd, 2002, 11:30 AM

Perhaps some clarification in order here:

Ken is speaking of the beltway around Baltimore (I-695)...not Washington DC (I-495).

How about a lap around both beltways with a connecting drive down the B-W Parkway or I-95 or ______?

And Ken...crabcakes where?

kshapiro · Aug 2nd, 2002, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by COOPERation
Perhaps some clarification in order here:

Ken is speaking of the beltway around Baltimore (I-695)...not Washington DC (I-495).

How about a lap around both beltways with a connecting drive down the B-W Parkway or I-95 or ______?

And Ken...crabcakes where?

Nah...the Capitol Beltway (495 DC) is a mess. Let's keep this one to the Baltimore Beltway (695). After we do our lap, I'll lead the group to Angelina's for crabcake lunch. It's pretty close to Towson MINI and was voted "Baltimore's Best" crabcakes by Baltimore Magazine. I'll print up directions just in case we get seperated after returning to Towson MINI.

COOPERation · Aug 2nd, 2002, 05:21 PM

Sounds like a great plan...hope I can make it.

Inner or outer loop?

paddy · Aug 2nd, 2002, 09:37 PM

That has sealed it for me, I will be there.

Does it really matter which loop is used????

COOPERation · Aug 3rd, 2002, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paddy
Does it really matter which loop is used????

Well that would depend on whether you like to lean to the right or to the left...clockwise or counter-clockwise?

kshapiro · Aug 3rd, 2002, 08:59 AM

I've written to Brett Sholder (GM at Towson) telling him about our "adventure". I said he could see it as a PR thing and provide goodies, media, etc. ,or get a shot gun and relegate us to Kenilworth Ave. in front of the dealership. I've also let the Baltimore Yahoo group (9 members) know.

The plan is to leave at 10:00 (so don't be late...or if you're close, call me at 410-913-5664 ...my cell will be on at the dealership...to say "I"M COMING!!!). We'll go down Keniworth to Charles to the Beltway (695)...head East towards Essex, cross the Key Bridge ($1), and end up at Loch Raven Reservoir...upper level about a mile beyond the dam, for a photo shoot. Then on to Angelina's for crabcakes. I'm calling Angelina's today to verify that possibility.

We'll keep it to the center lane (yeah...even if we encounter a slow car) because we want the "effect" of the convoy of MINIs). If it's clear, we'll do 65-70, but no more (I have a Valentine 1 detector, but 70 doesn't get you into trouble on 695). We'll even stay in line at the Key Bridge too booth for the same effect. The toll is my treat. I'll pay for all of us, so we can roll through and stay in line. Hey...it's like a funeral!

MINIMiller · Aug 4th, 2002, 11:09 AM

You can count on Mr. & Mrs. MINIMiller (Carolyn and Jonathan). Sounds great - Can't wait

jim · Aug 4th, 2002, 11:46 AM

rain or shine?

kshapiro · Aug 4th, 2002, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jim
rain or shine?

Good point! YES...rain or shine, The MINIs will work. There are no Lucas electronics and they don't leak (yet?) even though they're British.

Everybody, please let me know by MINI2 private mail or e-mail bethken@worldnet.att.net if you're going to do the crabcakes at Angelinas afterwards, because I need to make reservations for a group over six. So far,it looks like we have six cars going, but I need to know people who are going to eat.

Cars going as of 8/4: kshapiro, paddy, aprilwhine, cooperation, L.MINI, and the Millers

jim · Aug 4th, 2002, 12:50 PM

I'm in.

AprilWhine · Aug 4th, 2002, 02:38 PM

When I replied before, I thought you meant the DC beltway. DC is at the far range on a day trip for me, any farther and I get a motel room.

So I don't think I can make this one after all. Sorry, I had been looking forward to meeting all of you there.

Jul 31st, 2002, 07:24 PM	#1
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Baltimore Area MINIs...Let's Circle the Beltway ! I think it would be a hoot...let's get together somewhere off of the Beltway (695) and circumnavigate the city with one lap (approx 26 miles me thinks). Respond with what days and times this will work for you. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Jul 31st, 2002, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Once Around the Beltway Ken, I am up for it, just need place, date, and time. paddy "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Jul 31st, 2002, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 07:52 PM Posts: 931 Offline	One lap .... at the speed limit ..... Right??? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Jul 31st, 2002, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:52 PM Posts: 838 Offline	Do the beltway races still run? Lived for a short time in Silver Spring and worked in Alexandrea. This was back in 87-88 or so. I recall some pretty serious beltway racing in the early morning hours. Not that I would have ever had anything to do with that sort of activity. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Aug 1st, 2002, 06:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 17,026 Offline	If foreigners from VA are welcome, hubby and I might make it. We like to drive up and visit Potomac Mills regularly anyway, it would be fun to combine a shopping trip with a Beltway drive. We can only get up there on the weekends, and prefer Saturdays. Global Moderator

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Aug 1st, 2002, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Sure Come on up April, I can only speak for myself, but I would be more than happy if some of our southern cousins came on up for a good time. Just remember to set aside enough time to spend some time at Potomac Mills... "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Aug 1st, 2002, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Sure...everybody's welcome. Let's meet at Towson MINI next Saturday, August 10th, at 10:00. It's an easy place to leave from, and get everybody onto the Beltway at the same time. Y9ou can get directions from their website or go to mapquest and use this address: 700 Kenilworth Drive, Towson Maryland 21204. I'll have my cell phone on that morning should you get lost (410)913-5664 Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Aug 1st, 2002, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 17,026 Offline	I'll try to make it, sounds like lots of fun. It's about a three hour drive from here. Global Moderator

Aug 1st, 2002, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Count me in... Ken, I will will be there. I will have to check with my duaghter to see if I will be allowed to use my cell phone for the day. I purchased my MINI from there so I know the place well. In fact, I might even make an appointment to get the first oil change. April, Hope you make it up, looking forward to seeing the green interior. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Aug 2nd, 2002, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Perhaps some clarification in order here: Ken is speaking of the beltway around Baltimore (I-695)...not Washington DC (I-495). How about a lap around both beltways with a connecting drive down the B-W Parkway or I-95 or ______? And Ken...crabcakes where? Last edited by COOPERation : Aug 2nd, 2002 at 11:45 AM.

Aug 2nd, 2002, 04:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by COOPERation Perhaps some clarification in order here: Ken is speaking of the beltway around Baltimore (I-695)...not Washington DC (I-495). How about a lap around both beltways with a connecting drive down the B-W Parkway or I-95 or ______? And Ken...crabcakes where? Nah...the Capitol Beltway (495 DC) is a mess. Let's keep this one to the Baltimore Beltway (695). After we do our lap, I'll lead the group to Angelina's for crabcake lunch. It's pretty close to Towson MINI and was voted "Baltimore's Best" crabcakes by Baltimore Magazine. I'll print up directions just in case we get seperated after returning to Towson MINI. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Aug 2nd, 2002, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Sounds like a great plan...hope I can make it. Inner or outer loop?

Aug 2nd, 2002, 09:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Crabcakes??? That has sealed it for me, I will be there. Does it really matter which loop is used???? "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Aug 3rd, 2002, 08:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paddy Does it really matter which loop is used???? Well that would depend on whether you like to lean to the right or to the left...clockwise or counter-clockwise?

Aug 3rd, 2002, 08:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 938 Offline	I've written to Brett Sholder (GM at Towson) telling him about our "adventure". I said he could see it as a PR thing and provide goodies, media, etc. ,or get a shot gun and relegate us to Kenilworth Ave. in front of the dealership. I've also let the Baltimore Yahoo group (9 members) know. The plan is to leave at 10:00 (so don't be late...or if you're close, call me at 410-913-5664 ...my cell will be on at the dealership...to say "I"M COMING!!!). We'll go down Keniworth to Charles to the Beltway (695)...head East towards Essex, cross the Key Bridge ($1), and end up at Loch Raven Reservoir...upper level about a mile beyond the dam, for a photo shoot. Then on to Angelina's for crabcakes. I'm calling Angelina's today to verify that possibility. We'll keep it to the center lane (yeah...even if we encounter a slow car) because we want the "effect" of the convoy of MINIs). If it's clear, we'll do 65-70, but no more (I have a Valentine 1 detector, but 70 doesn't get you into trouble on 695). We'll even stay in line at the Key Bridge too booth for the same effect. The toll is my treat. I'll pay for all of us, so we can roll through and stay in line. Hey...it's like a funeral! Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Aug 4th, 2002, 11:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 741 Offline	We're in!!! You can count on Mr. & Mrs. MINIMiller (Carolyn and Jonathan). Sounds great - Can't wait Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Aug 4th, 2002, 11:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
jim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Maryland Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 51 Offline	rain or shine?

Aug 4th, 2002, 12:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jim rain or shine? Good point! YES...rain or shine, The MINIs will work. There are no Lucas electronics and they don't leak (yet?) even though they're British. Everybody, please let me know by MINI2 private mail or e-mail bethken@worldnet.att.net if you're going to do the crabcakes at Angelinas afterwards, because I need to make reservations for a group over six. So far,it looks like we have six cars going, but I need to know people who are going to eat. Cars going as of 8/4: kshapiro, paddy, aprilwhine, cooperation, L.MINI, and the Millers Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Aug 4th, 2002, 12:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
jim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Maryland Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 51 Offline	I'm in.

Aug 4th, 2002, 02:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 17,026 Offline	Take me off the confirmed list. When I replied before, I thought you meant the DC beltway. DC is at the far range on a day trip for me, any farther and I get a motel room. So I don't think I can make this one after all. Sorry, I had been looking forward to meeting all of you there. Global Moderator

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