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 exactly they'll make it here is still unknown.
They were in San Fran for the Magical Mini Mystery Tour last weekend, and are touring the US along the southern route now. More details here:
Sounds like a good time! If it happens to be on a Saturday Mark Cammie and I could probably make it to NF.
Happy (almost) 600th post!
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nicole
Bruto: 07 S PS/W, Alta 19mm Rear Sway, Einkei Wheels, Driving Lights (VIP Custom Parts bracket & Hella 500's), Alta Short Shifter, Stratmosphere coilovers, VIP Custom Parts CAI & Strut Bar
We're interested too, depending on timing. Let us know when you hear from them.
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2007 Astro Black [YES IT'S BLACK] MINI Cooper Convertible ("Pepper"); 2013 British Racing Green MINI Cooper S Hardtop ("Bini") and 2013 BMW X5 ("Wilhelm")
Stu & Angelina (and Quack Quack Jack & Jill) were in Charleston, SC yesterday and headed north. They expect to be up here sometime tomorrow, but I don't know yet if they are headed to Niagara Falls first or Rochester.
If Niagara Falls, I'd aim to try to meet up at Andersons on Niagara Falls Blvd. If Rochester the Old Toad Pub. Time is still a bit uncertain, but hey, they've just driven fron San Francisco.
Watch this space, or for more instant notification, PM me your cell phone number and I'll call with a plan. (Or as my brother said recently "We don't have a plan, but we have a rumor.")
OK, the current rumor is that Stu & Angelina are coming to Rochester late tonight, going to Niagara Falls for the day tomorrow, and we'll end up at the Old Toad tomorrow evening. I expect if say 8 pm that would be a reasonable estimate.
The address is 277 Alexander St, Rochester NY 14607, not far from the Goodman St exit off 490. (North on Goodman to Park, left on Park to Alexander, right on Alexander, and it's in the big building down a block on the left from the corner of Park & Alexander)
If anyone who is planning on coming can post here, that will help me look for you, since the pub has a few nooks and crannies.
2007 Astro Black [YES IT'S BLACK] MINI Cooper Convertible ("Pepper"); 2013 British Racing Green MINI Cooper S Hardtop ("Bini") and 2013 BMW X5 ("Wilhelm")
Well, I thought for sure we'd have an update by now about this gathering. How'd it go?? Well attended? Good stories? Good beer? Everyone accounted for after the event?
Well, I thought for sure we'd have an update by now about this gathering. How'd it go?? Well attended? Good stories? Good beer? Everyone accounted for after the event?
Hope it was a great gathering!
It was a cozy gathering with Cathleen (aka YellowMINI), Stu and Angelina from the UK, and my hubby Brian and I (oh, and Quack Quack Jack and Quack Quack Jill, also back from the UK and fresh from their cross-country adventure with Stu and Angelina!). We had a lovely time; Stu and Angelina are very fun and kind folks, and Cathleen is a true friend indeed.
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Holly
2007 Astro Black [YES IT'S BLACK] MINI Cooper Convertible ("Pepper"); 2013 British Racing Green MINI Cooper S Hardtop ("Bini") and 2013 BMW X5 ("Wilhelm")
We had a great time at the Old Toad, and a good time was had by all, people and ducks! There were 2 known Minis, and we parked next to a 3rd, though I think that was just a chance encounter. :)
I'm finally getting to upload my pictures, so the travelling duck journal can continue. See link for more info about the ducks)