Minis on top 2008

MrsTscheez · Member

RE: Minis on top 2008

SPDinNY · Motorer

so for the WNY Caravan to YC. Where and when shall we meet up?

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

I'm thinking 11ish. Where is open for question. Last year we met on Route 96 in Bushnell's Basin, since it was near the Thruway. But anywhere with a parking lot is fine. WriteStuff & Tsukiji are driving in from Chicago/Milwaukee & will drive with us, and I'm wondering if the Southern Tier/Syracuse folks want to meet with us along the way (Thruway rest stop?)

PepperMINI · Motorer

FYI, for anyone who is planning on leaving on Friday (rather than Thursday), we are meeting at the TGIFRidays/Hampton Inn parking lot on Route 96 in Victor approximately at 8:00 am. If you plan on being there, please let me know so that we don't leave without you.

Also, I looked up directions to the Town and Country Inn on several websites, and received different directions on each site (and different varying times from 7 hours to almost 9 hours). Does anyone have any recommendations?

Finally, I'm curious as to the final tally from WNY. Yellow, Spd, Trixie, MrsTsCheez. Anyone else?

PepperMINI · Motorer

Oh, and one more thing...

I wanted to confirm that we are bringing a MINI Weber grill (and charcoal), as well as two different kinds of veggie burgers (and rolls, ketchup, and mustard), and welcome anyone to use the grill to make their burgers/brats/weenies.

We are also bringing two walkie talkies with us, so we can share one.

SPDinNY · Motorer

you can borrow my spare GPS if you wish. Let me know as I just need to locate the charger cable if you do

PepperMINI · Motorer

You have a spare? Also, I thought that you guys/gal are going up on Thursday?

SPDinNY · Motorer

we are going up on Thursday. If you wish to borrow our spare you just need to pick it up before then =P

If you don't have one I strongly suggest buying one. It makes exploring sooo much more comfortable. Having it gives you a sense of comfort because if you get lost it will get you back.

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

On my way home, I usually take NH Route 2, to 91, to 90, so if you do the reverse, it would be Thruway/Mass Pike to 91 North, up to St Johnsbury VT, then east across to NH, and the Town & Country is on Route 2 on the east side of Gorham. It may be more miles taking 90 to 91, but it is a whole lot faster than the 'Vermont speed limit' on 7/9.

TrixieinNY · Motorer

Pepper - you can definitely borrow our GPS! Mark is right about it making travel much more comfortable and stress-free. Do you or the hubby work in the Henrietta area?

I suggest that the Thursday group co-opt a good idea from the Friday group and meet at the same place...

SPDinNY · Motorer

finally...the wife agrees with me about something! Why couldn't it be about me getting a corvette?

Venno · Motorer

Because shes wise and smart and knows MINIs are better and more fun wink

(Nicole- I'll be back in august and your M&M cookies were my fav biggrin

)

-- Edited by Venno at 17:10, 2008-06-23

SPDinNY · Motorer

Venno wrote:

(Nicole- I'll be back in august and your M&M cookies were my fav )

You coming down for the Watkins Glen run? I guarantee Winnie isn't as easy to keep up with as Nicole's car is :)

TrixieinNY · Motorer

Venno- how about that East of 81 run we never got to last year!?! It could be an awesome weekend of CNY motoring.

And of course I will bring the cookies.

-- Edited by TrixieinNY at 17:50, 2008-06-23

PepperMINI · Motorer

TrixieinNY wrote:

Pepper - you can definitely borrow our GPS! Mark is right about it making travel much more comfortable and stress-free. Do you or the hubby work in the Henrietta area?

I suggest that the Thursday group co-opt a good idea from the Friday group and meet at the same place...

You guys are so cool. I work in the Woodcliff complex, which is on the edge of where Victor meets Bushnell's Basin. How do you normally go home? I could probably meet up with you somewhere (perhaps we can meet for dinner in Pittsford or something, our treat). biggrin

MrsTscheez · Member

PepperMINI wrote:

FYI, for anyone who is planning on leaving on Friday (rather than Thursday), we are meeting at the TGIFRidays/Hampton Inn parking lot on Route 96 in Victor approximately at 8:00 am. If you plan on being there, please let me know so that we don't leave without you.

Also, I looked up directions to the Town and Country Inn on several websites, and received different directions on each site (and different varying times from 7 hours to almost 9 hours). Does anyone have any recommendations?

Finally, I'm curious as to the final tally from WNY. Yellow, Spd, Trixie, MrsTsCheez. Anyone else?

Hey, don't panic. This will be our 4th year going to MOT, so we know where we're going.

SPDinNY · Motorer

PepperMINI wrote:

TrixieinNY wrote:

Pepper - you can definitely borrow our GPS! Mark is right about it making travel much more comfortable and stress-free. Do you or the hubby work in the Henrietta area?

I suggest that the Thursday group co-opt a good idea from the Friday group and meet at the same place...

You guys are so cool. I work in the Woodcliff complex, which is on the edge of where Victor meets Bushnell's Basin. How do you normally go home? I could probably meet up with you somewhere (perhaps we can meet for dinner in Pittsford or something, our treat).

well we aren't thaaat cool. The GPS your using is a budget one that is annoying when you miss your turn. Also its been dropped and kicked alot LOL!
Maybe when Yellow finalizes a spot (hopefully Eastview Mall Parking lot or something) we can just drop it off at your work if you want to PM a cell # or something.

tedscar · Motorer

When I first started reading this thread, for some reason, I thought MOT was in the fall (and I thought / hoped / prayed) I might have my MINI by then and could join you all. Now, I'm having to live vicareously through all of you. Hope you all have a great trip; be careful out there!

PepperMINI · Motorer

MrsTscheez wrote:
Hey, don't panic. This will be our 4th year going to MOT, so we know where we're going.

That's a relief. How long should it take (approx)?

SPDinNY · Motorer

Pepper I found the power cord for the GPS and suction cup mount and charged it. It's great to have even if you are following people there. Because when you're there you can explore and not get lost.

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Hampton Inn or Eastview works for me. I'm waiting to get details from the Chicago folks to see when they'll be coming through so we can hopefully meet up with them.

Not sure how many people from these parts will be at MOT, but The Big Yin was there the past couple of years, and the Lapps from Corning have been regulars from the first MOT. (I first met them in Bar Harbor.)

SPDinNY · Motorer

kind of cutting it close aren't we? LOL! Oh and thank you for your recommendation of Craigs for my oil change. They were fantastic!

Venno · Motorer

East of 81 run i think will have to wait until Im back for good Since Im about 90% there, but that last extra 10% requires at least a weekend, But, I will be in the states from July 31st to August 18 (booked tickets) and I do plan on swinging up for a weekend or 2 for some wine tasting and MINI runs. Actually, I'll do a rerun of either of the runs that I've organized in the past, I'll start a thread in the next few weeks and figure out which one you guys prefered

SPDinNY · Motorer

back for good? That job isn't a permanent one?

PepperMINI · Motorer

SPDinNY wrote:

Pepper I found the power cord for the GPS and suction cup mount and charged it. It's great to have even if you are following people there. Because when you're there you can explore and not get lost.

Spd, you are truly a rock star. So convincing, in fact, that I went out and purchased a GPS this evening. I figured that I could use one long term (especially because we are considering moving in the somewhat near future). I used it to go out and buy a wall charger (it only came with a car charger, which would compete with my ipod docking station), and I found it to be much superior to my husband's navigation skills. It's awesome!

Pamlico · Motorer

TomTom or Garmin?

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Well, no definite word from the Chicago folks as to whether they will get to Roch. by tomorrow evening, so we will try to meet up with them along the way on Thurs. or at the Red Roof Inn. Any objections to moving the departure to time to 11:30 or 12 to have a better chance of letting them catch us? I'll check with the Southern Tier folks too about where to meet up on the way, or in MA.

Venno · Motorer

No its permanent, i just only want to stay here for a few years and then come back.
Hope you all have fun this weekend! Wish i could be there with you guys!

SPDinNY · Motorer

PepperMINI wrote:
Spd, you are truly a rock star. So convincing, in fact, that I went out and purchased a GPS this evening. I figured that I could use one long term (especially because we are considering moving in the somewhat near future). I used it to go out and buy a wall charger (it only came with a car charger, which would compete with my ipod docking station), and I found it to be much superior to my husband's navigation skills. It's awesome!

Nicole and I are hoping to move to Boston or one of its surrounding suburbs.

SPDinNY · Motorer

yellowmininy wrote:

Well, no definite word from the Chicago folks as to whether they will get to Roch. by tomorrow evening, so we will try to meet up with them along the way on Thurs. or at the Red Roof Inn. Any objections to moving the departure to time to 11:30 or 12 to have a better chance of letting them catch us? I'll check with the Southern Tier folks too about where to meet up on the way, or in MA.

well as long as we aren't driving through Albany at noonish or 4-6ish it is fine with me.