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new to mini
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good afternooon all. I am new to the club and to mini!!!my sister is a proud owner of a 2004 s and I will soon be a proud owner of 2009 jcw when it get ordered this week. living in in the finger lakes region I would like to know when we may have event at WGI this summer? Thanks for the help!!
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Green Grand prix road rally 2009 in Watkins Glen Sat May 2nd
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Go to www,greengrand prix for details. Starts at the Racing resurch library. registration starts at 8:30-9:50. Free lunch and T-shirt. Registration is $50.00. If you have a SCCA membership you will get $10.00 off per membership. Come out and show off your gas saving MINI and have some fun driving th...
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What's our next (winter) event?
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Hey Everyone--it's been mighty quiet here for almost two weeks. I don't know about the rest of you but we're getting a boatload of snow--nearly two feet in the last couple days and another 6-8-10 inches expected Saturday. Poor tedscar is not looking good, but with all this snow, it hasn't left the gara...
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MINIs at BIMP
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The Autocross at BIMP was a blast! Tons of MINIs since it was MINI day (thanks Towne MINI!!!). For those of you who don't know, the Genesee Valley BMW Club (http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/) puts on Autocross days during the year, three in a parking lot at RIT and three on the go-kart track at BIMP (Batavia...
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Track Masters at the Glen
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This spring I plan to go to the novice Track Master classes at the glen in May. Thought I would put up the link to Track Masters site for anyone interested. If you are lets make a day of it. Just chime in. Track Masters And one more thing Ma...
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Donate toys for the holidays?
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A couple folks have suggested we consider doing something constructive with our energy and that idea has kind of stuck in my craw. I've noticed some other MINI groups do toy collections for deserving kids around the holidays so I started looking for a possible idea along those lines. I found this one-...
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small event
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VB and I had a mini MINI Club of WNY event on the Thruway today. VB were you running late for an appointment or auditioning for one of the Bourne Identity movies? Nice seein' ya', even though it was a quick visit! And where's your ducky, young man?
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Toy Donation Time 12/20; PLEASE VOTE!
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OK folks, at long last, we get to pick a time to deliver toys! Please vote by 12/16 as to what time works best for you and your MINI to meet / gather at the Fire House where Scott (MightyMo) works for the 0.8 mile "Motor" to the Pirate Toy Fund. Fire House - 160 Wisconsin St. Rochester, NY 14609 Pir...
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The Amazing Maize Maze!!!!
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Hello everyone, For any of those members who are interested, it would be nice to go to the "Amazing Maize Maze" in Walworth (east of Rochester) this coming Sunday, October 19th. For those who have never experienced a maize maze, there is a farm that cuts a maze through rows of corn, and you t...
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Naples Art Trail
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This weekend Oct 4 and 5th there is a great motoring opportunity around Naples. Many of the artists in the Naples area open their studios for tours and demonstrations. So motoring through the beautiful hills of Naples is combined with seeing great art and how it is made. MINIs should be represented as...
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Fall gathering at Letchworth State Park?
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Well, folks I haven't met any of you. I haven't seen your MINIs, but I have sort of lived vicareously through you as you prepared and executed the rally yesterday, and some of you headed to MOT this weekend. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my MINI (unfortunately, it'll be awhile). But as read of th...
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Old Toad Pub 9/19/08 (Rochester) 8 PM
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The date is still uncertain, but I thought it would be nice to meet up with some UK Mini owners on their cross country drive from San Francisco to NYC. Stu (Goonery on MINI2) and Angelina (Pappilon) are driving through this way, to NYC via Niagara Falls. They have to be in NYC ny Sunday 9/21, but when exact...
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Discover America Rally
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On October 12th Rallymasters of WNY will be running the 2008 edition of the Discover America Rally. This is a TSD rally through the hills and twisties of Southern Erie County. If you have driven the Towne MINI rally this is a step up in difficulty. This year Towne MINI is providing an award for bet fin...
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motortober?
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Any of runs going on for Motortober? I have seen a few dealers putting things on and would love to join in for a wny event.
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Finger Lakes Mini Run Sunday, August 17th, 2008
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Just so you can keep the date in mind, we're doing it again! Paced laps at Watkins Glen International Racetrack (will have to check cost- $20 or $25) Watkins Glen International Racetrack 2790 County Route 16 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607) 535-2486 A drive around the old village race course (the railroa...
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Jeremiah's and Abbott's!
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Good morning, all,
Well, we FINALLY (somewhat) nailed down our itinerary for Brick City Homecoming... We are driving up on October 4... and driving home on October 9th...
As of right now, Saturday the 7th is esentially booked solid with stuff going on at RIT... Sunday evening we are meeting...
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anyone going
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hey its minizig i was just looking @ the non-mini club of wny and i waz wondering if anyone was going to the salamon in syracuse/dewitt shopping town mall i think it waz it waz posted by jagman i mite go 5 runs 4 30$ not bad its on august 24 2008 if ur goin c ya there!
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Pooley Party Aug 9th
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Once again we are inviting all of our motoring friends to the 2008 edition Pooley Party. Planned events for Saturday include a rally, BBQ, MINI Olympics etc. There will be space in the yard to camp out Saturday night and blueberry pancakes for breakfast Sunday morning. Details to follow. Happy Moto...
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Eire county fair
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My wife and I are planning on going to the Erie county fair, any MINI owners want to plan a date? I'll help set it up.
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Tier MINI--I have a question!!
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HI, Venno says you may have a caravan leaving Endicott to meet up with him in Auburn tomorrow for the rally, yes? I am in Ithaca....so how should I meet you? Maria maconnell@hotmail.com
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Any Mini Owners go to Log Cabin Family Restaurant in Macedon, NY?
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Do any Mini Owners go to the Log Cabin Restaurant located at 2445 W. Walworth Road (Route 31F) Macedon, NY on Wednesday nights? There is always a huge gathering of cars and bikes throughout the summer. We may head out there next Weds. after we get our new Mini next week (July 30th). Let me know - we will m...
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Results of our 6th Annual MINI Road Rally
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MINI Club of WNY would like to thank everyone who attended our 6th road rally. It was held on June 28 and despite the weather it appeared everyone had a great time. Here are the standings for our rally: 1st Place- Dave Lundy ($50.00 gift certificate to Towne MINI) 2nd Place- Margie & Ed Stehlik (...
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Tom Wahl's/Avon Drive-In Sat. July 12
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I've decided I'm sick of mudding wallboard, and it's time to get outside for a change. There is a drive in movie theater in Avon NY, and it might be nice to go for dinner & ice cream before the movie starts at the original Tom Wahl's on 5&20, which is nearby.
Vintage Drive in website:
[url]http...
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6th Annual MINI Club of WNY Road Rally
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-- Edited by dedestaud at 11:49, 2008-02-25 -- Edited by dedestaud on Saturday 14th of March 2009 08:18:20 AM -- Edited by dedestaud on Saturday 14th of March 2009 08:19:18 AM
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ITHACA MINI'S--I NEED YOUR HELP
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I am looking for a handful of Mini's to join my 2nd annual MINI Cooper Float in Ithaca this Thursday, Jun 19th from 6:00-8:00pm. This is such a hoot! All you have to do is shine up your car, come on down to Ithaca, drive in our parade, honk your horn, and watch everyone drool over you/your MINI. It's easy and...
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Mini Float in Ithaca Festival Parade: We need MINIs
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Hello, I am looking for a handful of Mini's to join my 2nd annual MINI Cooper Float in Ithaca this Thursday, Jun 19th from 6:00-8:00pm. There is my red one, a silver one, and I'd like a few other different colors. PLEASE email me at maconnell@hotmail.com ASAP if you can come! It is fun! Everyone likes a pa...
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Mini meet up at Romeo's Ridgeway & Longpond Rochester June 13th 2008
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Anyone interested in meeting up at Romeo's Italian Resturant on Friday June 13th at 6:30 for dinner. I can get a private room there for up to 20 people. The owners are a few of my best friends so the room is ours if we want it. If you are interested please let me know so I can get a head count. Afterward we co...
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R55 Party @ Towne
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May 16th, from 7-11PM.... more details to follow!
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This weekend at Magpie in Rochester
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Anyone up for meeting this Saturday night at Magpie on Park Ave. in Rochester?
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Shannon Pub Saturday, March 29- anyone interested?
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The Shannon Pub was a nice place to be in March last year, I wonder if they'll let us come back?
http://www.shannonpub.com/
2250 Niagara Falls Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14150
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Road Rally
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My dad found this, he says they are allowing Minis to enter this year. I plan on going we need Minis to represent!
http://www.greengrandprix.com/index.htm
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Leap Day at the the Old Toad (Friday, Feb 29th)
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I know it's a Friday, and a break from the previous tradition of dinners on Saturdays, but I have to work Sat evening, and I like the sound of 'leap at the Toad'.
So, let's meet at the Old Toad Friday evening at 5 pm, and we'll like;y be ther until at least 7 if anyone gets out of work after 5.
The Old Toad ad...
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MOTOR-TOBER 07 & Website.
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First off we are revamping the website, editing the inventory, maybe geting some new specials and adding information about MOTOR-TOBER as we get it. MOTOR-TOBER is a nation wide event that im sure some of you guys and gals have already noticed throughout forums and web surfing. We are still working o...
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Pooley Party Aug 25 (updated)
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Once again we are inviting our motoring friends with and without MINIs to join us in on August 25th for another Pooley Party. For those that party too much or just want to rest up before the drive home our backyard is available to pitch a tent. Laurie and I will be providing hot dogs and burgers and of cours...
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Mini Hide & Seek
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Saturday 9/1 We'll meet up, have some dinner, and play a little hide & seek with the Mini's. Location(s) TBD - Rochester??? (this can be changed depending on who wants to come) There will be prizes as well as cupcakes (cupcakes in celebration of my bday - yes i need to plan my own party...) Anyone int...
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Finger Lakes Mini Run Sunday, 8/19/07
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This year's Finger Lakes Mini Run will be Sunday, August 19th. We'll meet in Geneva NY (for anyone coming from the north side of Watkins Glen) and then drive to Watkins Glen International Racetrack for paced laps. Meet at Geneva Wegmans Sunday, 8/19/07 @ 0900 (NOTE- change of start point from the pr...
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Labor Day Weekend
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Anyone have any ideas for a run over Labor Day Weekend? It's my birthday weekend and I'd really love to do something Mini-related
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anything going on this week?
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Just looking for things to do this week/weekend =)
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Ideas for meets
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Just wondering if anyone had any ideas for fun drives. drive down to Naples for Grape festival from Victor? Howe Caverns? the mini gets such good gas mileage I just wanna drive it all over
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Finger Lakes Drive In Auburn NY Sat. 7/7/07
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Details to follow (like what movies are on and what time to start), but who wants to go to the drive in? The Finger Lakes drive in is on 5&20 west of Auburn NY. Maybe we can make a dinner or ice cream plan before the movie.
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Ice Cream run Rochester NY Sunday, 7/8/07
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Not sure of the details yet, but I am hoping it might be a nice day for a drive along the lake and a stop at Abbotts or one of the places at Sea Breeeze. Start time will most likely be early afternoon (~1 pm). Who wants to go?
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Ted's/Andersons' Niagara Falls Blvd Friday 7/6/07
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I've been meaning to do this for a while, but my friends from NH will be visiting in Buffalo again that weekend, and since it may be my only weekend off in July, let's make it a good one. Ted's 2351 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14228 http://www.tedsonline.com/ Anderson's 2369 Niagara Falls Blvd. Am...
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Batavia Results
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The Genesee Valley Chapter of BMWCCA has posted the results for the Batavia autocross. The colums break down as follows: Driver Class Number Year Color Make Model Best Time T1 T2 T3 T4 Stu Sacks MINI 581 2002 Grey MINI Cooper S 61.357 61.892 61.357 64.784 (1) 61.802 Corrie...
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Rochester Shakespeare @ Highland Park
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Anyone interested in going to the Rochester Community Players performance of Romeo & Juliet in the Highland Park bowl? The performances are July 5-11 & 13-15. I was thinking about going on Friday, July 13. The show starts at 8 pm.
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Batavia Pictures
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Thanks to everyone that came out for the MINI Day. A special thanks to Dan Ives at Towne MINI (event sponsor) and the Genesee Valley chapter of BMWCCA for hosting the event. A good time was had by all. Here are a few pictures from the days fun. Waiting to Go The Attendees Dave Inspecting The Troops The T...
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Free MINI Day at Batavia
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You have heard me talk about the fun Laurie and I have had driving the go-kart track at Batavia NY. Here is your chance to do it for free On June 30th the Genesee Valley chapter of the BMWCCA and Towne MINI are sponsoring the 3rd Annual MINI Day 'Mini' Day. All Mini's Drive Free at this event. Track info: htt...
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Results from our 5th Annual MINI Road Rally
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MINI Club of WNY would like to take this time to thank all of the participants of our 5th Annual MINI Road Rally. Without you it would not have been a success. We would also like to thank all the workers of Towne MINI who help put the whole event together with prizes, food, and allowing us to use their space o...
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5th Annual MINI Road Rally
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Eurocar 2007-Car show in Cazenovia, NY, Father's Day
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Hi. I'm new to these forums, but you may have seen my posts on NAM, under the name, "jonnieoh". I would like to cordially invite you to attend, (or better yet, be IN) the Eurocar car show coming up on Sunday, June 17th, (Father's Day). It is held in Cazenovia, NY, which is just east of Syracuse....
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PLEASE NOTE
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