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« Reply #15 on: October 26, 2009, 06:43:42 PM » |
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Had a blast hanging out with everyone this weekend! Thanks again Dale and Regina! Have a few pics that turned out on my face book. the link is below http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036587&id=1074767732&l=86fe85f8ef |
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« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2009, 06:50:35 PM » |
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Speaking of empty plates... I was just sitting here thinking about the pecan chicken that I had for dinner at the Highland Inn on Saturday night and I think that I need to go find that recipe. That was really good! Chef Lisa really put out some great food!   |
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« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2009, 08:01:59 PM » |
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Thanks Dale and HR MINIs for a great event. Sorry I had to bug out early on Sunday -- I was on the road at 6:00 AM heading for Atlanta. Got in around 4:00 PM yesterday. The Highland Inn was just as I remembered it from my childhood -- with the addition of the TVs and internet. The roads were excellent and the rain didn't dampen things a bit. I am already looking forward to next year's Fall Colors Run!
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2009, 08:19:12 PM » |
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What a time we had!
Pammy and I just want to thank all of our new MINI FRIENDS! We had an absolutely fantastic time, though we are brand new to the Mini Community we were welcomed like old friends! Dale and Regina thanks so much for organizing the run it was a first class event. Looking forward to the next event.
Motor Happy,
Marty and Pammy
Marty, We're really glad you and Pammy came to the event. It was a blast hanging out with y'all too. It's always great seeing new faces and meeting new people. As corny as it sounds, MINI owners know no strangers. Only people we ain't met yet! And we glad we met you two. Quick story, I was at another local MINI clubs event back in '08. My first one with them actually. It was at a little pub. There were probably 20 cars there, but no one I knew. We hung around for probably 25 minutes, tried to listen in to a few conversations, but felt like we were butting in and were never welcomed or even acknowledged. We left feeling like we were imposing on "their" event, even though it was posted on their site. I went to a couple of their later events, but only with people I knew. I wonder how many others had the same experience and NEVER came back? So that's my philosophy: talk it up amongst the regular guys, but make ANY new face feel like they've been there all along! Sooner or later the old guys may leave and if you aren't attracting the new blood, the club will wither away. Ain't gonna happen at HR MINI while I'm here! We're friendly!!!!! Now, back to the FCR '09 action! |
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Dale Blankenship
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07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
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« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2009, 08:45:32 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: October 26, 2009, 11:53:02 PM » |
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Looks like you guys had a blast, sorry I couldn't be there. I would have loved to have joined you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nathan. You have got to figure out some way to get away from work and attend some of our events once and a while. You would have really loved the Fall Colors Run !! It was a TON of FUN !! Best HRMINI event ever, in my opinion !! WELL DONE DALE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #21 on: October 27, 2009, 12:36:02 AM » |
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As brand new members all that I can say is WOW!!! What a great time! Can't wait for the next event! Great people and beautiful sights!! Sorry we couldn't hang around for the day on Sunday! Thanks to all for organizing such a super weekend!
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« Reply #22 on: October 27, 2009, 12:37:33 PM » |
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Well I ordered my new tire on Sunday, it was delivered today and it is mounted  I am ready to motor again  |
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« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2009, 05:15:51 PM » |
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Quick story, I was at another local MINI clubs event back in '08. My first one with them actually. It was at a little pub. There were probably 20 cars there, but no one I knew. We hung around for probably 25 minutes, tried to listen in to a few conversations, but felt like we were butting in and were never welcomed or even acknowledged. We left feeling like we were imposing on "their" event, even though it was posted on their site. I went to a couple of their later events, but only with people I knew. I wonder how many others had the same experience and NEVER came back? So that's my philosophy: talk it up amongst the regular guys, but make ANY new face feel like they've been there all along! Sooner or later the old guys may leave and if you aren't attracting the new blood, the club will wither away. Ain't gonna happen at HR MINI while I'm here! We're friendly!!!!!
Now, back to the FCR '09 action!
Dale, Bill and I can ditto that story X3. We kept trying with the same results.  As most noticed this weekend I'm a busy body looking for fun and good conversation. I consider myself very friendly with everyone. Glad we kept trying and discovered HRMini!!!  I've saved a few pics that others have taken that were so much better than my own. I've labeled them with the takers name so that they stay with me and I don't end up posted them somewhere without permission. Remember when you're saving pics from others to click on the pic to view it bigger, than save it. If you don't you'll end up with small pics to small to enjoy. Ask me how I know?  |
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« Reply #25 on: October 28, 2009, 01:10:00 PM » |
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Just a bit more publicity for the club and MINI owners in general, I finally got to do my interview on the radio that serves Highland county yesterday. Keith Carson called me and did the interview on the phone. Also, Heather from the radio station joined HR MINI as "Heather" so we have an official "in" at the station now.
Heather sent me a copy of the interview this morning and I think Keith did a pretty good job of it. I'll try to figure out how to post it asap.
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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« Reply #26 on: October 28, 2009, 01:32:39 PM » |
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Okay, anybody know how to post a mp3 file on here?  |
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
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Guess I need a third MINI!
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« Reply #27 on: October 28, 2009, 02:05:41 PM » |
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It is hard to add anything to this post that has not already been said, but I think I have something. The Highland Inn was a real joy to stay at. Out of the 20 unique rooms, MINI people had 16 of them. The place was more like a dorm of friendly classmates than a hotel. Lots of people with their room doors wide open, inviting people to come in and see their unique room and ask about their arrival trip. Old telephones in the hallways to call the front desk had cloth cords on them. Squeeky wood floors and doors that blew open when someone else opened their door down the hall. Some dogs and cats running around to say hello to everyone. A friendly Tavern, comfy parlor and various rooms and porches all full of MINI people eager to say hello! The dinners were five star, the staff was eager to please and they even called everyone "Honey". The front porches were wide and full of rocking chairs to sit on and talk it up. The tin roof was beating with rain and wind and there of course was the rumors of a ghost in room 26. Awesome place. Of course it is about the cars, of course it is about the windy "hold onto the passenger seat handle" roads, of course it is about breathtaking vistas around each corner and the colors!!! But most of all, it is about all the wonderful friends old and new that make this kind of event one that rates as one of the best weekends I spent all year.  Thank you Dale and Regina for all the hours and travel that went into planning this event. It could not have been more perfect. |
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sparke1975
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« Reply #28 on: October 28, 2009, 04:17:40 PM » |
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It seems I missed a few photos when I originally posted. Here are some more. I may have doubled up, but who doesn't like looking at a few extra photos of some really cool cars and beautiful scenery. Once again as everyone said, thank you Dale and Regina. This was an awesome experience.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036608&id=1074767732&l=2a18bad386 |
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« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2009, 10:58:37 PM » |
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I received a Thank You note from the folks at the SPCA in Monterey Saturday and I thought I'd share it with you fine folks:
Dear Dale and Friends,
Thank you for your donations of money, food and litter to the Highland SPCA. Your generosity and compassion is greatly appreciated.
May the Lord bless all of you in your travels and in your lives.
Carol Furr
Highland SPCA
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
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07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
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