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RickB · Aug 22nd, 2002, 02:40 PM

How many interested in a Seattle-area MINI meet? Maybe September 7th? Do we want to drive, or just meet for lunch?
I drove up to Chuckanut Drive last night (about 100 miles, round trip), and it is a very nice drive, with nice views, and some restaurants along the way. There are some parks for picnicing, as well.
Or, how about a drive to Point Defiance (is the Five Mile Drive still intact?) in Tacoma, with lunch along Ruston Way?
Locally, we could meet at Green Lake, or Shilshole, or ? Maybe a drive through the Arboretum?
Is there any interest in a combined Seattle/Portland event? I'm not familiar with the South Sound area; maybe there's a scenic drive along the ocean?

MiniGirl · Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:06 PM

Hi RickB... A Seattle meet would be great. I should have my S in a week. Any place would be fun... I just want to motor!

CheckerStripe · Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:26 PM

Chuckanut is a fantastic drive!

I am new to the Northwest, and hopefully will be a new owner of a dark silver/black Mini S sometime soon!

I currently own a Miata and have been involved with those car clubs for years, now I hope to find similar excitement with the Mini!

Anyways, I saw the title of this thread and thought I'd post a link to a new yahoo.group I started ... I am hopnig to get the word out and start a local community for Mini drivers in the Northwest!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClubMini/

CheckerStripe · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:28 PM

Green Lake would also work well . . .
considering I'm right around the corner!

RickB · Aug 23rd, 2002, 04:22 PM

So, there are some MINI owners in Seattle! Anyone who is interested, try to keep September 7th open, and we'll make a plan before then.

kb_solo2 · Aug 24th, 2002, 03:25 AM

I may be able to attend... depends on work.

Who has the chili red/White with the nice tint that honked at me on Elliot Ave?

Aug 25th, 2002, 03:07 AM

I'm due to order my "S" next year..I've asked the Vancouver BC Mini club to join you guys on this meet. If you guys don't mind having me bring my M5 along then I'd love to join the meet.

CheckerStripe · Aug 25th, 2002, 08:45 PM

Does the Vacouver Club have a y.group or web-site up?

I'd like to check it out ... it would be nice
to keep the two clubs "connected" somehow!

Van Cooper · Aug 26th, 2002, 02:22 PM

Here is the temporary website address for the Vancouver Mini Cooper club:

http://groups.msn.com/VancouverNewMiniOwners

RickB · Sep 4th, 2002, 02:12 PM

Anyone want to get together on Saturday morning? 9:00 at Golden Gardens? Maybe drive to Bad Albert's in Ballard, for a Dock Street breakfast?

MiniGirl · Sep 4th, 2002, 02:45 PM

Would love to, but my car still isn't here. I guess it had some damage done to the right front fender, so still hasn't been loaded on the truck. Maybe I can make it next time.

RickB · Sep 4th, 2002, 03:45 PM

Seems to be some bad karma with cars destined for Seattle!

MiniGirl · Sep 4th, 2002, 03:49 PM

I was having the same thoughts RickB.... after reading what happened to your car I was a little worried. Now I am down-right scared! Do you think we are jinxed or what!

kb_solo2 · Sep 4th, 2002, 04:19 PM

It isn't all bad... once you get the car you forget about all the waiting. Mine sat for about 4 weeks in various places before arriving at the dealer. Now all I do is drive it.

So are we talking about this Saturday? Sept 7th?

CheckerStripe · Sep 4th, 2002, 04:35 PM

I don't have a MINI either (yet), but I don't see any reason not have a get together sometime. It would be nice to get the "community" going!

ClubMINI

RickB · Sep 4th, 2002, 05:04 PM

kb_solo2 - It's not so much the wait, as the finding out they've damaged it before delivery!
Unless there is some groundswell of support for a different venue, I'll be at Golden Gardens at 9:00 on Saturday, September 7. Anyone driving a MINI, waiting for a MINI, pining for a MINI, etc., is welcome to show up.
I'm taking my car to the dealer tomorrow morning, to address a couple of niggles, and assume it will be back on the road long before Saturday morning.

CheckerStripe · Sep 5th, 2002, 01:25 AM

Looks like I'll see you there!

CheckerStripe · Sep 6th, 2002, 03:08 PM

Look for me in a black Miata with a silver rollbar.

ClubMINI

CheckerStripe · Sep 7th, 2002, 03:39 PM

Peeksures from our first gathering ... http://www.checkerstripe.com/gallery/album01

ClubMINI.net

RickB · Sep 9th, 2002, 01:12 PM

Great pics. Let's plan a drive, while the weather is still decent.

Aug 22nd, 2002, 02:40 PM	#1
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Seattle or Seattle/Portland? How many interested in a Seattle-area MINI meet? Maybe September 7th? Do we want to drive, or just meet for lunch? I drove up to Chuckanut Drive last night (about 100 miles, round trip), and it is a very nice drive, with nice views, and some restaurants along the way. There are some parks for picnicing, as well. Or, how about a drive to Point Defiance (is the Five Mile Drive still intact?) in Tacoma, with lunch along Ruston Way? Locally, we could meet at Green Lake, or Shilshole, or ? Maybe a drive through the Arboretum? Is there any interest in a combined Seattle/Portland event? I'm not familiar with the South Sound area; maybe there's a scenic drive along the ocean?

Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	*Chuckanut is a fantastic drive!* I am new to the Northwest, and hopefully will be a new owner of a dark silver/black Mini S sometime soon! I currently own a Miata and have been involved with those car clubs for years, now I hope to find similar excitement with the Mini! Anyways, I saw the title of this thread and thought I'd post a link to a new yahoo.group I started ... I am hopnig to get the word out and start a local community for Mini drivers in the Northwest! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClubMini/ Last edited by CheckerStripe : Aug 23rd, 2002 at 03:30 PM.

Aug 24th, 2002, 03:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
kb_solo2 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 86 Offline	I may be able to attend... depends on work. Who has the chili red/White with the nice tint that honked at me on Elliot Ave? Picked up the car on Aug 6, 10,200 miles already IB/W Cooper, Rogue Exhaust, Magnecor Wires, K&N filter, Porterfield Brakes. Serious Autocross Fun

Aug 25th, 2002, 03:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
atomic80 Posts: n/a	I'm due to order my "S" next year..I've asked the Vancouver BC Mini club to join you guys on this meet. If you guys don't mind having me bring my M5 along then I'd love to join the meet.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Aug 26th, 2002, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Van Cooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Here is the temporary website address for the Vancouver Mini Cooper club: http://groups.msn.com/VancouverNewMiniOwners Guillaume 2002 Mini Cooper Launch edition #250/500 - Red/white roof - SOLD 2003 Mini Cooper S red/white - Mine 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG -black/black - father's

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Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniGirl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Hi RickB... A Seattle meet would be great. I should have my S in a week. Any place would be fun... I just want to motor!

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Green Lake would also work well . . . considering I'm right around the corner!

Aug 23rd, 2002, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	So, there are some MINI owners in Seattle! Anyone who is interested, try to keep September 7th open, and we'll make a plan before then.

Aug 25th, 2002, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Does the Vacouver Club have a y.group or web-site up? I'd like to check it out ... it would be nice to keep the two clubs "connected" somehow!

Sep 4th, 2002, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Anyone want to get together on Saturday morning? 9:00 at Golden Gardens? Maybe drive to Bad Albert's in Ballard, for a Dock Street breakfast?

Sep 4th, 2002, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiniGirl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Would love to, but my car still isn't here. I guess it had some damage done to the right front fender, so still hasn't been loaded on the truck. Maybe I can make it next time.

Sep 4th, 2002, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Seems to be some bad karma with cars destined for Seattle!

Sep 4th, 2002, 03:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
MiniGirl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 31 Offline	I was having the same thoughts RickB.... after reading what happened to your car I was a little worried. Now I am down-right scared! Do you think we are jinxed or what!

Sep 4th, 2002, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
kb_solo2 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 86 Offline	It isn't all bad... once you get the car you forget about all the waiting. Mine sat for about 4 weeks in various places before arriving at the dealer. Now all I do is drive it. So are we talking about this Saturday? Sept 7th? Picked up the car on Aug 6, 10,200 miles already IB/W Cooper, Rogue Exhaust, Magnecor Wires, K&N filter, Porterfield Brakes. Serious Autocross Fun

Sep 4th, 2002, 04:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I don't have a MINI either (yet), but I don't see any reason not have a get together sometime. It would be nice to get the "community" going! ClubMINI

Sep 4th, 2002, 05:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	kb_solo2 - It's not so much the wait, as the finding out they've damaged it before delivery! Unless there is some groundswell of support for a different venue, I'll be at Golden Gardens at 9:00 on Saturday, September 7. Anyone driving a MINI, waiting for a MINI, pining for a MINI, etc., is welcome to show up. I'm taking my car to the dealer tomorrow morning, to address a couple of niggles, and assume it will be back on the road long before Saturday morning.

Sep 5th, 2002, 01:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Looks like I'll see you there!

Sep 6th, 2002, 03:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Look for me in a black Miata with a silver rollbar. ClubMINI

Sep 7th, 2002, 03:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
CheckerStripe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle / Green Lake Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Peeksures from our first gathering ... http://www.checkerstripe.com/gallery/album01 ClubMINI.net

Sep 9th, 2002, 01:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:36 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Great pics. Let's plan a drive, while the weather is still decent.

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