[Smokey 4]

The leaves are almost perfect, the weather is forecasted to be great this weekend (Oct 26&27), and I'm itching to motor!

Short jaunt or long trip - lets do it!

[MINIMENC]

Flow in Winston are having a Mini meet sometime in November - semi-mountain drive is planned. I can't find my paperwork about this - know when it is?

[Smokey 4]

I’m open to suggestions, but based in Asheville, NC. Here are a few that come to mind:

Waterfalls (long trip)
Take I-40 west out of Asheville for approximately 20 miles to Canton. From Canton, follow Route 215 past mountain farms and along the beginning section of the French Broad River. Take Highway 64 west to follow a portion of the National Scenic Waterfall Byway, which gets its name from the 200 waterfalls that surround the route. The area also supplies headwaters for the French Broad River, which flows northwest into Tennessee; the Chatooga River, which travels south into Georgia; and the Cullasaja River. As you drive, you will pass the old resort towns of Cashiers and Highlands. The drive will leads you past Toxaway Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Cullasaja Falls. Continue on Highway 64 to Franklin. From there who knows; Go north on U.S. 23/441. At the juncture, take U.S. 23/74 east, then merge onto I-40 east and continue to Asheville. (Round-trip driving time: 4 hours), or Go south on 441 which will lead to Gainesville, GA and beyond!


Grandfather Mountain (moderate trip)
Visit Grandfather Mountain to view native animal habitats, enjoy hiking and picnicking and test your courage on the mile high swinging bridge which also provides a great vantage point for viewing autumn’s rich colors. From Asheville take 19/23 north. At the split take 19E towards Burnsville and Spruce Pine, then on to 194 (a Very, Very Twisty road) to 221 north (more twists). Take 221 to Linville Falls area. Pass the Blue Ridge Parkway and at the intersection of 181 and 105 look for a billboard directing you to Grandfather Mountain. (One way driving time: 1 hour 45 minutes.) From there, who knows; on to Boone, NC or back down the mountain on hwy 181 into Morganton, where people can join I-40

Or any other routes that people want to run
Disclaimer: some info ripped from other websites and modified

[Smokey 4]

I got mine down in Greenville, but if you do find your info, how about letting me know I'd love to join in. TIA

[mininc]

Smokey, I am still recovering from Euro. I went back to Greenville Monday AM and just got home. Sharon and Marco with the red Super Cooper were still there Tuesday AM.
If you end up doing a trip more towards Charlotte I may join in. Don't think I will go to Panther game.
The Century Open House is Thursday November 7TH from 5:30 to 7:30. I might stay in Greenville that night. Could you do something on Friday, might be less traffic.

[Smokey 4]

or when? Sorry George all I can give you now is a big maybe. I'll try to that's for sure.

I figured that it might be too soon after the Euro 2002 meet for most, but the leaves man, the leaves!

[mininc]

I thought maybe Friday the 8TH the day after the Century Open House or Saturday the 9TH.
I am still open to this Sunday if on the Charlotte side of Ashville. Maybe Lake Lure area.

[Smokey 4]

Should be able to sell that to the wife, as grand babies are down that way too!

Or we can meet up in Hickory and run hwy 181 in to Linville Falls area. What side of CLT are you in? Hickory is only about 45 min up 321 from the airport.

[mininc]

Yeah, seeing the grand babies sounds good. Always a good idea keeping wifes happy.

I am in North Charlotte about 6 miles from the Speedway, so close to I85. I can also get over to I77 thru Huntersville.

How about going to Gaffney and going up 11 to 276 is that any good? I had someone give that route. Maybe we can pick up some more MINIs depending on which way we go.

[Smokey 4]

lets see what else comes in, I've post on roadfly as well, so maybe something there also.

[mininc]

Sounds good, hope some more MINIs are interested in joining us. Maybe some other Charlotte or RTP area MINIs might be interested.

[presurized mini]

Hey guys its jamie maybe i will be up for sunday let me know

[Smokey 4]

At least in the mountains, sounds like things might be coming together, maybe.

[mininc]

Hey Jamie, hope you can make it. I wish I had some MINIs around Charlotte that wanted to ride. Did you hear that Century's open house would be Thursday Nov. 7TH? Will you be able to make it? May be a good opportunity for you and Smokey and I to recruit some riders.

[presurized mini]

Yea i'll be able to make it for sure.I want to get some sort of club going if i can i no we don't have alot of people yet but there out there if we can just sort some kind of cool meet together,and do somthing ya know

[BigM]

For anyone in Middle Tn there is a rally starting out in Tullahoma, located about an hour south of nashville, and ending in Lynchburg, home Jack Daniels, Sat. Nov. 9th at 11:00am I think. It starts at the high school in tullahoma. Also the same car club is holding a autocross Sunday Nov. 10th. I am planning on doing at least the rally. I would love to see many other mini's. My wife and I will be there in our Red/Red S.

[S2000&CooperS]

Hey guys, sounds like a great time to cruise through the mountains - if it wasn't so far I would be there!!


Mike

[MINIMENC]

OK guys - Flow are having a "Mini Cooper Rally" on November 17th. I only have a date right now, no details. Lee Davis (top sales person and Corporate Sales Director) at Flow is the contact - 336-788-3333 (Flow's number).

If I get more details I will start a new thread on the subject. Additionaly, it is also Flow's Open House on the 3rd of November.

[Hotelcalif]

Smokey
E-mail me @ dkimble5@earthlink.net.There is a car show in Chattanooga this coming weekend.We need a MINI invasion!!

[Smokey 4]

Next weekend is the grand baby's birthday. We'll have to pass on the show, heading off to spoil her!