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AidenL · Nov 29th, 2003, 07:26 PM

This run will take place in Ireland over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2004.

FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND AND ARE FEELING REMOTELY JEALOUS PLEASE VISIT THIS THREAD http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57677

The Irish Mini Owners Club organises this event, which is a run from the most southern end of the country to the most northern point, 1000km

, over 3 days ,from Thursday to Saturday.

The event is in aid of Crumlin Childrens Hospital, the Irish equivalent of Great Ormond Street. There is an entry fee, which was € 70.00 last year which covers road books, maps, ferry crossings on the route, stickers, tee shirts, souvenirs and completion prizes. The balance goes to the hospital, it is a non-profit event.

There is an official entry form to be completed also, as numbers are limited.

I'd love to have a few MINI2ers over for this event, and a number of you have expressed interest already.

The website for the event hasn't been updated yet, but here is a link to last years website for a taster.

http://www.irishminis.ie/mtm/index.html

Here is a link to a webpage set up by DK containing all the details for anyone coming from the UK..............

Mizen to Malin 2004

List of attendees who have expressed interest to date:

Special Guest from the USA, the now regular jet-setter, Ruthie !

And the newest Special Guest from the USA, the guy from the land of Frasier Crane and Bill Gates , Shanemcr !

And the latest Special Guest from Holland, the continent-crossing Cooper (S) I Do !

Latest info from the organisers attached.........

We will have an official launch and reception hosted at Kevin O' Leary's
BMW/Mini Garage in Tivoli, Cork City from 2p.m. on Thursday 29th April. The
garage is located on the approach from Dunkettle Roundabout
(Dublin/Waterford route) to Cork City. Registration of drivers will take
place here until 3.30 p.m. We head west towards Mizen Head at 4 p.m.
Drivers briefing( and registration of late entrants) takes place afterwards
in the Kenmare Bay Hotel, Co. Kerry (our H.Q. for Thursday night).

Our start from Kenmare is at 6 a.m. sharp on Friday morning and day one
finishes in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo where participants will be staying on
Friday night.

Day 2 commences at 9 a.m. from Yeats County, Rosses Point where the run
heads northwards to Malin Head. Our headquarters in Derry is the Towers
Hotel where we finish off what will have been a memorable weekend.

Attached are a list of recommended tools, spares and mechanical guidelines
to ensure that your car is in good running order for the event.

Should you have further enquires please contact me Gerard O' Leary
086/8663828. We look forward to seeing you on 29th April.

Recommended Tools & Spares

Bulbs
Spare wheel
Fan Belt
Can of "Flat Fixer"
WD40
Container of water

Pre-event checklist and service

Full lubrication service (good quality oils)
Check Brake pads and shoes and replace if necessary
Check all suspension and steering parts
Check exhaust system including mountings
Check all lights and levels
Check wiper blades
Ask your garage to do a cooling system pressure check. This will identify
any poor water hoses.
Check water pump for wear
Check front and rear wheel bearings
Check your seat belts
Check battery condition and terminals
Check fan belt for tension

N. B. Please fill your petrol tank on Thursday evening in Kenmare as service
stations may not be open at 6 a.m. on Friday morning

1. AidenL and Denise - Aiden & Denise
3. DK - Dora
4. Martin L - Martin
5. Rakey - Martin
6. TBC
8. ONED + 1 - Barry & Michelle
10. BRG MC - Chris
12. Charger Pete & Heather - Pete & Heather
14. S & M - Steve and Magdalene
16. Ruthie - Ruthie
17. Shanemcr - Shane
18. Cooper I Do - Robbert

ivster · Nov 29th, 2003, 08:19 PM

Count us in for sure, we will mark this one on the calender well in advance.

AidenL · Nov 29th, 2003, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ivster

Count us in for sure, we will mark this one on the calender well in advance.

Great, first of many more I hope !

dcfkan · Nov 29th, 2003, 09:33 PM

Aiden,

Please could you confirm the date? Your BH and ours are not the same, and we have 2 BH in May

Thanks in advance.

DK

:apple:

AidenL · Nov 29th, 2003, 11:08 PM

Dora, its the same one as the Round Britain Run, we only have one BH in May

dcfkan · Nov 30th, 2003, 12:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Dora, its the same one as the Round Britain Run, we only have one BH in May

>--- go and look up the Round Britain Run

DK

:apple:

Edit, it is the first BH in May 2004, peeps in the UK

AidenL · Nov 30th, 2003, 09:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

>--- go and look up the Round Britain Run

DK

:apple:

Edit, it is the first BH in May 2004, peeps in the UK

Sorry, it was late, I was being lazy !

Title now edited.

Please note comments on entry fee in the first post also.

Washy · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:24 PM

Put us down on the list. As soon as there are more details I will confirm for sure.

AidenL · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

Put us down on the list. As soon as there are more details I will confirm for sure.

Added you, and Sandra too I presume?

Washy · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Added you, and Sandra too I presume?

Of course

She did spend an hour polishing the MINI today......

mad brummie · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:45 PM

I'm tempted, lemme have a think

AidenL · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC

I'm tempted, lemme have a think

Are you on Round Britain though? Its the same weekend..........

mad brummie · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:52 PM

I know but this sounds like more fun!!

AidenL · Nov 30th, 2003, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC

I know but this sounds like more fun!!

I think it may well be..........the roads and the scenery will be more adventurous I think, as its all B roads and such, up the coast, no straight lines here !

Heres a link to last years thread, with some piccies........

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7255

mad brummie · Nov 30th, 2003, 07:04 PM

looks good aiden, sorely tempted i'll let you know

AidenL · Nov 30th, 2003, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC

looks good aiden, sorely tempted i'll let you know

Okey-dokey..............

Washy · Dec 4th, 2003, 08:23 AM

I am really dissapointed but I will have to pull out of this. San has to work

AidenL · Dec 4th, 2003, 08:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

I am really dissapointed but I will have to pull out of this. San has to work

Pity.....................maybe something will clear later? Loads of time !

Washy · Dec 4th, 2003, 09:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Pity.....................maybe something will clear later? Loads of time !

I hope so. I was really looking forward to it.

dcfkan · Dec 30th, 2003, 08:56 AM

Aiden,

Any news from the organisers about where the first meeting point (as in hotel stay) is going to be, and when (date and time) we need to get there?

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the 30% off offer with Irish Ferries!!!

Ta in advance

DK

:apple:

Nov 29th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#1
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Mizen to Malin 2004 - 29th April - 1st May (bewarned - contains banter) ! This run will take place in Ireland over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2004. FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND AND ARE FEELING REMOTELY JEALOUS PLEASE VISIT THIS THREAD http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57677 The Irish Mini Owners Club organises this event, which is a run from the most southern end of the country to the most northern point, 1000km , over 3 days ,from Thursday to Saturday. The event is in aid of Crumlin Childrens Hospital, the Irish equivalent of Great Ormond Street. There is an entry fee, which was € 70.00 last year which covers road books, maps, ferry crossings on the route, stickers, tee shirts, souvenirs and completion prizes. The balance goes to the hospital, it is a non-profit event. There is an official entry form to be completed also, as numbers are limited. I'd love to have a few MINI2ers over for this event, and a number of you have expressed interest already. The website for the event hasn't been updated yet, but here is a link to last years website for a taster. http://www.irishminis.ie/mtm/index.html Here is a link to a webpage set up by DK containing all the details for anyone coming from the UK.............. Mizen to Malin 2004 List of attendees who have expressed interest to date: Special Guest from the USA, the now regular jet-setter, Ruthie ! And the newest Special Guest from the USA, the guy from the land of Frasier Crane and Bill Gates , Shanemcr ! And the latest Special Guest from Holland, the continent-crossing Cooper (S) I Do ! Latest info from the organisers attached......... We will have an official launch and reception hosted at Kevin O' Leary's BMW/Mini Garage in Tivoli, Cork City from 2p.m. on Thursday 29th April. The garage is located on the approach from Dunkettle Roundabout (Dublin/Waterford route) to Cork City. Registration of drivers will take place here until 3.30 p.m. We head west towards Mizen Head at 4 p.m. Drivers briefing( and registration of late entrants) takes place afterwards in the Kenmare Bay Hotel, Co. Kerry (our H.Q. for Thursday night). Our start from Kenmare is at 6 a.m. sharp on Friday morning and day one finishes in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo where participants will be staying on Friday night. Day 2 commences at 9 a.m. from Yeats County, Rosses Point where the run heads northwards to Malin Head. Our headquarters in Derry is the Towers Hotel where we finish off what will have been a memorable weekend. Attached are a list of recommended tools, spares and mechanical guidelines to ensure that your car is in good running order for the event. Should you have further enquires please contact me Gerard O' Leary 086/8663828. We look forward to seeing you on 29th April. Recommended Tools & Spares Bulbs Spare wheel Fan Belt Can of "Flat Fixer" WD40 Container of water Pre-event checklist and service Full lubrication service (good quality oils) Check Brake pads and shoes and replace if necessary Check all suspension and steering parts Check exhaust system including mountings Check all lights and levels Check wiper blades Ask your garage to do a cooling system pressure check. This will identify any poor water hoses. Check water pump for wear Check front and rear wheel bearings Check your seat belts Check battery condition and terminals Check fan belt for tension N. B. Please fill your petrol tank on Thursday evening in Kenmare as service stations may not be open at 6 a.m. on Friday morning 1. AidenL and Denise - Aiden & Denise 3. DK - Dora 4. Martin L - Martin 5. Rakey - Martin 6. TBC 8. ONED + 1 - Barry & Michelle 10. BRG MC - Chris 12. Charger Pete & Heather - Pete & Heather 14. S & M - Steve and Magdalene 16. Ruthie - Ruthie 17. Shanemcr - Shane 18. Cooper I Do - Robbert Attached Thumbnails *Global Moderator* Last edited by SoggyCornFlakes : Apr 29th, 2004 at 09:17 AM.

Nov 29th, 2003, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ivster Count us in for sure, we will mark this one on the calender well in advance. Great, first of many more I hope ! *Global Moderator*

Nov 29th, 2003, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Dora, its the same one as the Round Britain Run, we only have one BH in May *Global Moderator*

Nov 30th, 2003, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan >--- go and look up the Round Britain Run DK :apple: Edit, it is the first BH in May 2004, peeps in the UK Sorry, it was late, I was being lazy ! Title now edited. Please note comments on entry fee in the first post also. *Global Moderator*

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 18,342 Offline	Put us down on the list. As soon as there are more details I will confirm for sure. Black to the future....

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Nov 29th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
ivster CMINIGO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Count us in for sure, we will mark this one on the calender well in advance.

Nov 29th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Aiden, Please could you confirm the date? Your BH and ours are not the same, and we have 2 BH in May Thanks in advance. DK :apple:

Nov 30th, 2003, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Dora, its the same one as the Round Britain Run, we only have one BH in May >--- go and look up the Round Britain Run DK :apple: Edit, it is the first BH in May 2004, peeps in the UK

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy Put us down on the list. As soon as there are more details I will confirm for sure. Added you, and Sandra too I presume? *Global Moderator*

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 18,342 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Added you, and Sandra too I presume? Of course She did spend an hour polishing the MINI today...... Black to the future....

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 48,534 Offline	I'm tempted, lemme have a think

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC I'm tempted, lemme have a think Are you on Round Britain though? Its the same weekend.......... *Global Moderator*

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 48,534 Offline	I know but this sounds like more fun!!

Nov 30th, 2003, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC I know but this sounds like more fun!! I think it may well be..........the roads and the scenery will be more adventurous I think, as its all B roads and such, up the coast, no straight lines here ! Heres a link to last years thread, with some piccies........ http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7255 *Global Moderator*

Nov 30th, 2003, 07:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 48,534 Offline	looks good aiden, sorely tempted i'll let you know

Nov 30th, 2003, 07:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG MC looks good aiden, sorely tempted i'll let you know Okey-dokey.............. *Global Moderator*

Dec 4th, 2003, 08:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 18,342 Offline	I am really dissapointed but I will have to pull out of this. San has to work Black to the future....

Dec 4th, 2003, 08:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy I am really dissapointed but I will have to pull out of this. San has to work Pity.....................maybe something will clear later? Loads of time ! *Global Moderator*

Dec 4th, 2003, 09:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 18,342 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Pity.....................maybe something will clear later? Loads of time ! I hope so. I was really looking forward to it. Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2003, 08:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Aiden, Any news from the organisers about where the first meeting point (as in hotel stay) is going to be, and when (date and time) we need to get there? Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the 30% off offer with Irish Ferries!!! Ta in advance DK :apple: