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South Towns Halloween Rally
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Sorry about the short notice on this. SOUTH TOWNS MOTOR CLUB PRESENTS 40TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN RALLY 2008 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2,2008 THE HALLOWEEN CAR RALLY IS APPROXIMATELY 90 MILES IN DISTANCE THROUGH SOUTHERN ERIE, CATTARAGUS, AND WYOMING COUNTIES. COSTUMES WILL BE ENCOURAGED, DASH PLAQUES TO PART...
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Drive The Rattler
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Had an urge to drive The Dragon but didnt want to drive 13 hours to play on 12 miles of road? I have the solution for you. On October 19th the Southern Ontario MINI Club will be make its annual cruse the Bala Cranberry Festival via a quite twisty piece of road called the Rattler. This year our cars will be on...
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Zombie crawl
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Ok this isn't directly a MINI activity, and it is very short notice, but I want to let you all know about it.
In Fredonia I am helping with a zombie crawl.
What this means is:
Buncha people dressed like zombies on intnational zombie day.
Stumble around town for a bit.
Get professionally video t...
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Get Together in Belmont, NY
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Looking for something to do with other MINI-minded people? We would love it if you would join us for a morning drive through the countryside, music, food, X-Box Mini racing, story swap, photos, or just a laugh. Saturday, October 11, 2008Main Venue: American Legion Post 808 29 Schuyler St. (Main...
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Very Upsetting News
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I have very upsetting news my 7 year old Golden Retriever died yesterday morning. I have done nothing but cry I loved him so much as did my whole family. This was very unexpected. He got sick on Saturday and I took him to the vet and he was there when he died. He got into a weed plant called Night Shade ve...
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Day Trips
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Here are a couple of upcomming day trips. Niagara County Apple Festival Lockport, New York 10/4-5 http://www.niagaraapplefest.com/ Apples apples and more apples. Not a MINI event but a lot of fun. Niagara International Kite Festival Resavour Park Lewiston, NY 10/4-5 http://www.niagarakite....
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New to the Mini Club of WNY
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Hi everybody I am new to the mini boards actually we just ordered my mini yesterday 3/15/08. So any advice you can all give me please do. We ordered a 2008 Mini Cooper Chili Red with Checkerboard roof, Checkerboard mirrors and rear view mirror, Checkerboard Dash with Rooster Red Colorline, Cold We...
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AutoX this Sunday 21 Sept @ RIT
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Autocross this sunday at RIT more info at the link below. I will be there, more MINI's the better. http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/schedule.html Brad
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Autocross event in Syracuse - Aug. 24th
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This Sunday, August 24th, the Jaguar Association of CNY will hold a slalom (autocross) at the Excellus Parking lot behind the Shoppingtown Mall in Dewitt, Ny (Syracuse east). It will start at 10 am. The fee is $30 for 5 runs. If you have not experienced the great handling of your Mini, this is a great op...
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Drive the Rattler
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Once again the Southern Ontario MINI Club is taking the treck to the Bala, Ontario Cranberry Fest via the Rattler. This road is a tamer version of South Carolina's Dragon. This is a highly recommended trip. Fall leaves, some of the best twisties and cranberries. Here are the details from the SOMC we...
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New York State Fair
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Is anyone planning on going to the fair in Syracuse? We just booked a room at the Best Western for August 27-August 31 We are planning on taking ZIGGY if all goes well.
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Query-Does Towne MINI ever
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host gatherings for their customers? I haven't been there for service yet but I've read some of the posts and see it's the only kid on the block in this area. Nice.
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Ithaca Scottish Games
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If you are looking to do something "different" this weekend, check out the Ithaca Scottish Games that will be held at Pine Creek Campgrounds, 28 Rockwell Rd. in Newfield (just south of Ithaca). Check out the web site: Ithaca Scottish games for more information. Bagpiper...
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Minis on top 2008
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Hi, we just reserved a room for Minis on Top 2008 and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about registering for this event and such. Also is anyone else attending? We are going to drive up Thursday morning and come back sometime Sunday.
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MTTS:(Minis Take the States)
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Well Nicole and I are going to the Boston one and most likely the Chicago one. Anyone from here going to either? I am sure Nicole will post with more info. We already booked our hotel at the Best Western in Waltham, MA.
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Friday Caravan to MOT 2008
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Hey, Jake, Josh, and myself will be leaving from our home in Perinton at the crack of dawn (if not sooner) Friday morning. Anybody else looking to leave early Friday who might want to join us?
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Thursday Caravan to Minis On Top 6/26/08
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If you have registered for Minis On Top, and are interested in taking the slow route to New Hampshire, there will be folks driving from NY Thursday & staying in South Deerfield MA Thursday night, and joining the Yankee Candle caravan on Friday. That group will join with the Boston area crew on rout...
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MOTD 2008
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anyone going from here? If so maybe we can mini-van together =)
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Watkins Glen 5/3/08
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A bunch of NEMiniacs are heading over to Watkins Glen tomorrow. Any of you folks showing up? Give them a big WNY welcome!
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AutoX @ RIT
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There was an event yesterday, featured in the paper today. Did anyone go? They said they will be hosting an autox school later in May for $50 and running events there this summer.
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Help Needed 2008 Braille Rally
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The Western NY SCCA will be running the fiftieth edition of the Braille Rally on Sunday May 4th starting in East Aurora, NY. This is a TSD rally with a twist. Your navigator is sight impaired. Drivers, Navigators and helpers are needed. The goal is to have 50 cars take place. Details can be found here: ht...
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Car Shows
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Well spring is coming.... and so are the car shows. Two that I am aware of are, The Rod and Piston show, held in Tonawanda at fishermans park on July 13th, see www.rodandpiston.com for more details. And the second being one of our employees own 6th Annual Dirty Details, Blessing of the cars. June 1st @ 1:...
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Fitting a Hummer in a MINI and a MINI in a Hummer
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So for the Halloween Rally organized by my dealership (Prestige in Jersey) I dressed My MINI up as a Hummer... Here are the results of what happens when you fit a Hummer in a MINI (drove with the boot open like that for 1h 20 min) then dress your MINI up as a Hummer, and then tear down the Hummer and make it fit...
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Happy Birthday Smiley
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoticon#Creation_of_:-.29_and_:-.28-- Edited by Jack07734 at 10:04, 2007-09-30
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Discover America Rally
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If you were bitten by the rally bug after this years MINI Rally I have the event for you. On October 14th the Rallymasters of WNY will be hosting the Discover America Rally. This is a TSD rally that will challenge even the most experienced drivers. Last year we had a 2 car team representing MINI's Duncan a...
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Batavia this Saturday
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I almost forgot that the last round of the BMWCCA autocross at Batavia is this Saturday. Unlike the MINI Day event this one does require an entry fee of $30.00. The schedule is : 7:00 am Setup begins 8:00 am Registration opens 9:30 am Drivers Meeting 10:00 am First car off 12:00 pm Break for lunch 1:00 pm A...
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MINIs On Top 6/17/06 Mt Washington NH
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If anyone is interested in coming along to one of my favorite Mini events in the Northeast, MINIs On Top is known for non-stop fun, with the goal of driving your Mini to the top of the Mount Washington Autoroad, with 199 other Minis. Or, if you decide to forgo the drive, just hanging out for a picnic and som...
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Boston BMWCCA Watkins Glen Sept. 26-27
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Just to let you guys know.... the Boston BMW club is having an race club school at the glen...heard about it from MINI2 some people from boston are coming....I'm going to try going....still not sure though
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Minis On Top 2007 June 16th, 2007
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http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-new-england-region/134387-minisontop-june-16th-2007-a.html
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Blue Moon and Other Things
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http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/july.htm-- Edited by Jack07734 at 23:11, 2007-06-27
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MINI Only Advanced Driving Skills School
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Anyone going to the Advanced Driving Skills School in NH on July 15?
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Rally Time
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For those that have been bitten by the rally bug I have good news. The Discover America Rally is comming up on October 15th. Details can be found at: http://www.rallywny.com/rallywny/DARflyer2006.htm Cheers, Jack -- Edited by Jack07734 at 15:26, 2006-09-23
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Anyone participating in MTTS?
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I have signed up for the Jersey City to Limerock run Sept. 3 and 4. Is anyone else planning on going? If so, when? Is anyone interested in driving down there in a WNY mini caravan?
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WGI event on 8/30-31
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The next driving school at WGI is scheduled on Aug 30 and 31. We have quite a few Minis from out of the area coming in for the school and it would be great if we could get a few more of the local Minis to do the school as well. Details are on the GVC web site... and yes there is still space available.
http://w...
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German Oktoberfest
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Members of MINI Club of WNY have been invited to a German Oktoberfest in Spring Garden Park (beer garden) on September 10th. The location is 3838 Two Rod Rd. in Marilla, NY. German food and drinks will be available. Music be the Schnickelfritzers (2pm-4pm) and the Auslanders (5pm-9pm). The Auslande...
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Wasaga Beach 06
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Just to let you know,we are hosting Wasaga Beach 06,Sat July 8/06 the second annual event for Mini enthusiasts at Wasaga Beach Ontario.It will be a fun filled day with breakfast,followed by a cruise to the beach,shooping or suntanning,cruise to collingwood,Blue mountain tour and mountain run.Cr...
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Autocross Update!
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Correction to the last newsletter:
The FREE Mini autocross is on JULY 15th (not June 15th)! Please update your
loyal readers.
I'll put up a proper thread friday about the autocross events...
Erik...
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4/26 Mtg at Towne
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Towne BMW and MINI have offered to host a meeting of the GVC BMW CCA at their facilities on Wed, April 26 at 6:30 PM. Food, drinks and excitement are scheduled!
See you there!
-- Edited by m332is at 17:34, 2006-04-11 -- Edited by m332is at 17:35, 2006-04-11
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Donor Recovery Benefit 4/28 4-7pm, anyone?
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Stu talked about the benefit this Friday 4/28 4-7pm at Brio, is anyone going? I'd like to make it out but don't want to go alone, maybe I'll have to! :)
Event Title: It's One Lap Send Off Party Time Again !!!!
Event Date: Friday, April 28, 2006
Event Description: After a one year hiatus from the Ca...
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Car show on Sat 4/29
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Here is a request I received for some MINIs to come hang out and show off there cars in Rochester.
Vince
This note is a follow-up to some e-mails Jim Dresser & I exchanged about an event this coming Saturday in Mendon. Our Church has an annual Spring Chicken BBQ, and we sell about 350 plates....
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WGI driver school in May
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I just spoke with our registrar and the May school at WGI is filling up fast. But, there is still some room in the novice group. If you have never done a driver school, check out the GVC BMW CCA web page and sign up.
You will not hurt your car or void your warranty. You do not need to do anything to your car (...
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Tech Day
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I want to invite all of our Motoring friends to attend the 3d anual SOMC tech day.
Here is your chance to learn how to do simple maintance on your MINI.
We will be doing brake maintence, oil changes and maybe an upgrade or two.
The date is April 8th
Location Max's garage In Niagara on the Lake, Onta...
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The 48th Braille Rally
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I want to invite all of our motoring friends to join us at the 48th Annual Braille Rally.
The rally is a standard TSD rally with a twist, your navigator is sight impaired.
The rally starts from Fireman’s Field in East Aurora at noon on April 30th.
Cost is a modest $7.50 for driver. If you do not h...
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BMW Driving Schools
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For those interested, it's now possible to pre register for the local sessions of the Ultimate BWM Driving Schools, sponsored by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America. Dates and locations are as follows:
May 13, 14: Watkins Glen
July 25, 26: Mosport, Canada
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Pancake Run
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Here is a quick note on the first GVC BMW CCA road trip of the year! Let's over run them with MINIs!!! In the past, unless it is snowing at teh time (and you have snow tires) I always take the summer car. Bust out the MINIs and show these guys that the MINI is a year 'round car!!!
Vince
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GVC Annual Mtg
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GVC BMW (inlcuding MINI) CCA annual meeting. Please come out!!!
Join your fellow car nuts for a gourmet dinner meeting and a presentation by Robert Gillespie, member of the National Automotive Artists Society & aficionado of WGI history. www.glenspeed.com
Saturda...
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Mtg at Towne
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We are coordinating with Towne BMW/Mini to have a GVC BMW CCA meeting at Towne. All BMW and Mini people will be welcome. Please stay tuned as details will follow after the new year.
Vince
GVC BMW CCA Prez and MINI owner
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Minis in the BMW Club
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Roundel, the monthly magazine for members of the BMW Club will be featuring more Mini stuff. They will also be starting a monthly Mini article in March I believe. The magazine is free for members of the Club and dues are cheap.
http://www.bmwcca.org/members/am/template.cf...
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Autocross School
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I want to remind everyone that the SCCA Solo (autocross) school will be held on April, 22d at Erie Community College North Campus.
If you want to fully experience the go-kart handling of your MINI this is the place.
All you need to attend is you, your car, a Snell 95 or newer helmet...
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2006 Schedule
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http://www.wny-scca.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&am...
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