Hampton Roads Club Mini

Thanks to Dale and Regina for organizing a excellent weekend.   I'm sure there was much more time put into this than we can guess and it sure paid off. From the high quality and designed shirts/hoodies, very nice Highland Inn stay and dinners, to the interesting and fun well planned routes we all traveled together.  This was one of the best organized events I've attended.   Thank you to all who had their hand in making this weekend a very rememberable MINI experience.  

I'm sharing most of my photos for those who didn't have a camera.  Enjoy and copy what you'd like...

The password to view these photos is FallRun2009

http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/doniaduck/Mini%20Fall%20Run%202009/?start=20


I have many miles of video to sort through.    Bill was having trouble with it last night so I'll give it a shot and post later.

Leaving out   in about an hour or so.  I caught a traffic report that there's a truck turned over at the Williamsburg business exit that has things backed up.    We plan on just taking our time heading out and stopping whenever something catches our eye.  Everyone have a spirited and safe ride out.

Dale, thank you again for putting so much time into planning out this weekend.   Rain or shine I think we will all have a fun filled weekend with good friends.    

During our evenings we may get a small view of the Orionid meteor showers.    Sounds like it peaks towards the early morning hours but there were many reports throughout the night time hours.  We'll be catching the tail end of it but we may catch a little show being away from the big city lights.

http://www.examiner.com/x-16713-LA-Higher-Consciousness-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Orionid-meteor-showers-October-2009

Excellent catch!!! 

It's really neat moving the camera along the line of cars and checking them all out. 

 
Why not?   I've been known to wave  like a wild woman at on coming Mini/MINIs from the drivers seat of the hubby's Shelby GT500.  I'm sure that goes over with a deep head scratch.  Hubby always gets a kick out of trying to explain to me that I'm in the wrong  car for that kind of behavior.  Hey, I wave at the Mustangs too, but they are really bad  at returning waves.

Dale, this was a great idea to get some more attendance in our events. Please bring some cards with you to the Fall Run.  I'd surely be interested in getting some.  I usually catch folks while running around town.  We talk, but I'm sure most forget about the information we discussed.  With a card there's that little extra reminder. 

Ah, so glad to see the little guy made his way onto all fours. 

This is so cute and funny...    (WARNING FINISH YOU DRINK BEFORE WATCHING SO IT DOESN'T END UP ALL OVER YOUR MONITOR). 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxdPYCc_1mU&feature=popular

Woohoo, lots of great pics.    THANKS for sharing with those of us that weren't there.  Looks like a great time was missed.

Humm, I wonder what's going on around the house this morning while Dad's at work? 

There's a silver lining to each and every story.    At least you only woke up to it.  I spent the night in the living room on the sofa holding my little sweet heart.  We made several trips outside throughout the night.  Oh, and while walking around the darker than dark backyard with her there was our friendly owl somewhere around having himself a  :103:hoot-hoot of a noisy party.  She's a bit better so far today, but it took a lot out of her.  We ran her up to the 24 hour ER vet last night.  There was a three to four hour wait just to be seen. I figured she'd be more comfortable here at home than in a waiting room full of other dogs looking  at her as if she were an over sized dinner item.  I knew if she took a turn for the worst I could run her up there in the middle of the night to early morning and hopefully miss the crowd.  I haven't had to make a return trip thus far.  I'm still crossing my fingers and toes.  I think I've actually slept maybe eight hours in the last 48. 

Puppy love is trying at times... 

We are dealing with a sick little pup as of last night.   I'll have to see how today goes on her recooping efforts.  I really need this get-a-way after sleeping on the couch last night with my furr baby.

I'm surely locked in now. 

I just emailed Dale a big ol shirt, sweat shirt, and hoodie order.  By the way, thanks  for including the hoodies as requested in my earlier post.  The sweat shirts were a nice extra also. The designs are excellent.  Geez, I'm kind of liking that the red car made the shirt in a big way.  THANKS!!!  I don't think I have many club shirts with my choice in car colors. 

Off to check out that post listing some driving options. 

Geez, I must be really hard core.  It's Spic & Span for the Mini and those big ol wire cutters in the Hubby's tool box for the dog's nails. 

  Joking on both accounts.  Shelby Jr. (the car) and both dogs are spoiled to the highest degree. 

Sounds like someone had an exciting fun filled weekend. 

You should have video taped the Newbie bath situation. It may have made excellent entertainment  for the next club gathering.