11/20/10 - Turkey Strut Rally

[jcauseyfd]

Turkey Strut ('cause turkeys strut, not trot) Rally

Was talking with my son about doing the Turkey Trot Rally this year and I haven't been able to motor much lately. He told me turkeys strut, they don't trot, so I should change the name. And I said, "OK".

Like last year, it will be the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Before everyone loads up on Thanksgiving meals and heads off for family time, take a little bit of time for some motoring in the cool fall air.


Turkey Strut Rally
Saturday, November 20, 2009
Start Time ~ 9:30 a.m. (tentative)
End Time ~ 4:00 p.m. (tentative)


I looked back through my library of routes and think I'll try the route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=US-21&daddr=35.9048864,-80.8742074+to:35.9490828,-80.8966317+to:35.9616105,-80.8695139+to:Mount+Vernon+Church+Rd%2FNC-1880+to:35.96183,-80.90168+to:35.9961361,-80.8961349+to:36.0126501,-80.9310794+to:36.0037876,-80.9328388+to:36.0236084,-80.9666585+to:Brushy+Mountain+Rd%2FNC-1001+to:36.0088275,-81.0759625+to:35.9607825,-81.1601113+to:35.9426548,-81.1840304+to:35.9999963,-81.191098+to:36.001199,-81.2265405+to:NC-16%2FNC-18+to:NC-16%2FNC+Hwy+16+N+to:35.9669248,-81.1638131+to:35.9906823,-81.1454646+to:35.9514596,-81.1047141+to:35.9739935,-81.0751807+to:35.967863,-80.9928098+to:35.9118995,-80.8950682+to:Jennings+Rd%2FNC-1892&geocode=FbsKIwIdnTgu-w%3BFXbdIwIdIfUt-ymtw4_-FV5RiDEJcDKPih7M0g%3BFRqKJAIdiZ0t-ylVcMGvzWBRiDGi8QDuGeFIdQ%3BFQq7JAIddwcu-ympWYtJHGFRiDFwVAnP21cU-Q%3BFRLMJAIdMPct-w%3BFea7JAId0Ikt-ykz33_GKmFRiDFy2MEwL5qH1w%3BFehBJQIdep8t-ynXIayjTWFRiDGlNAP5N1kTXg%3BFWqCJQId-RYt-yl3RwVAJmRRiDG5ydp34agiTw%3BFctfJQIdGhAt-ylnT4kcg2ZRiDEtMhyFQR3Z9w%3BFTitJQId_oss-ymb-Eu86WVRiDHER-7oNdsD9w%3BFWpzJgIdRYEq-w%3BFXtzJQIdBuEq-ym3eqXc_WtRiDGF9tbun_EFEQ%3BFc63JAIdUZgp-ylFfmRVympRiDF0q-yLM21Ulg%3BFf5wJAId4jop-ykT_IKPWRVRiDEQueuhOc032g%3BFfxQJQIdRh8p-ynjloit7hRRiDGw0mZ3WzjEtA%3BFa9VJQId1JQo-ynBmhAlRxRRiDF0GQx4TexjpA%3BFdfMJgIdCVcp-w%3BFW9KJQIdVUEp-w%3BFczPJAId24kp-yntoj47MxVRiDGFA-DdEZxxGQ%3BFZosJQIdiNEp-ymB__21PGtRiDHk_pgURUcHSw%3BFWOTJAIdtnAq-yntlchzaWpRiDGKMZdp_j-LTQ%3BFWnrJAIdFOQq-ymJGpAjgGlRiDGIoNjA_L3Oxw%3BFXfTJAId1yUs-ynXzQ-xgGhRiDFRmbNR1zHnag%3BFdv4IwIdpKMt-ykz3EhbA15RiDHkwAG2tVh3LA%3BFbYLIwIdEDUu-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=9&sz=14&via=1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,23&sll=36.021683,-80.978336&sspn=0.043179,0.070896&ie=UTF8&ll=35.934653,-80.950012&spn=0.553743,0.990143&z=10) laid out by Midnight Dave for (what I called) the Pace Yourself! rally. I don't recall whether that actually occurred. In any case, looks like a good route. I'll post up the actual rallying point and lunch plans (and nail down times) in the next few days. Wanted to get this out there in case anyone wants to put it on their calendar.

Looking forward to seeing folks before we head into the cold of winter.

UPDATE #1 (Nov. 10): OK, rally point will be the Fast Track store on the other side of the Interstate from where we hit the twisties. Looks like a decent-sized Shell station. Google Maps link (http://goo.gl/maps/ge8d) to the actual point.

I think we'll try to do lunch at the Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery (http://www.brushymtnsmokehouse.com/) in N. Wilkesboro. It is not too far off the route and being a BBQ joint, I'm guessing they have hushpuppies!

I've loaded the route into MapSource, so with a little more testing on the Nuvi, should be able to post the gpx route. First leg from start to lunch looks to be 2.5 hours long. Leg after lunch looks to be 2 hours long. So if we are wheels up at 9:30 and keep lunch to about an hour, we should be done between 3 and 4 pm.

Update #2 (Nov. 13): Here is the Turkey Strut Rally gpx file (http://www.totehmoon.com/uploads/thmmc_turkey_strut_rally.gpx) for those with Garmin units that can handle a pre-defined route (or you can otherwise use a gpx file). When loaded, there will be two routes to be imported - one for the leg up to lunch and one for the leg after lunch. Remember - you have to do a File...Save As... or Save Link As... or however your browser names it on the link so you can save the file. Otherwise, you'll just get a page of text in your browser.

Tentative List Attending:
jcauseyfd
laardilla21
X5JR
TWISTER
Dirt
Silver_Phoenix
slimjimtell
MINIFIED
yardofbeef
SmarkAlek
colejd
yaemsiri
elfie7
Boomeroo
Bully
mrbeebe
BRGROB

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=US-21&daddr=35.9048864,-80.8742074+to:35.9490828,-80.8966317+to:35.9616105,-80.8695139+to:Mount+Vernon+Church+Rd%2FNC-1880+to:35.96183,-80.90168+to:35.9961361,-80.8961349+to:36.0126501,-80.9310794+to:36.0037876,-80.9328388+to:36.0236084,-80.9666585+to:Brushy+Mountain+Rd%2FNC-1001+to:36.0088275,-81.0759625+to:35.9607825,-81.1601113+to:35.9426548,-81.1840304+to:35.9999963,-81.191098+to:36.001199,-81.2265405+to:NC-16%2FNC-18+to:NC-16%2FNC+Hwy+16+N+to:35.9669248,-81.1638131+to:35.9906823,-81.1454646+to:35.9514596,-81.1047141+to:35.9739935,-81.0751807+to:35.967863,-80.9928098+to:35.9118995,-80.8950682+to:Jennings+Rd%2FNC-1892&geocode=FbsKIwIdnTgu-w%3BFXbdIwIdIfUt-ymtw4_-FV5RiDEJcDKPih7M0g%3BFRqKJAIdiZ0t-ylVcMGvzWBRiDGi8QDuGeFIdQ%3BFQq7JAIddwcu-ympWYtJHGFRiDFwVAnP21cU-Q%3BFRLMJAIdMPct-w%3BFea7JAId0Ikt-ykz33_GKmFRiDFy2MEwL5qH1w%3BFehBJQIdep8t-ynXIayjTWFRiDGlNAP5N1kTXg%3BFWqCJQId-RYt-yl3RwVAJmRRiDG5ydp34agiTw%3BFctfJQIdGhAt-ylnT4kcg2ZRiDEtMhyFQR3Z9w%3BFTitJQId_oss-ymb-Eu86WVRiDHER-7oNdsD9w%3BFWpzJgIdRYEq-w%3BFXtzJQIdBuEq-ym3eqXc_WtRiDGF9tbun_EFEQ%3BFc63JAIdUZgp-ylFfmRVympRiDF0q-yLM21Ulg%3BFf5wJAId4jop-ykT_IKPWRVRiDEQueuhOc032g%3BFfxQJQIdRh8p-ynjloit7hRRiDGw0mZ3WzjEtA%3BFa9VJQId1JQo-ynBmhAlRxRRiDF0GQx4TexjpA%3BFdfMJgIdCVcp-w%3BFW9KJQIdVUEp-w%3BFczPJAId24kp-yntoj47MxVRiDGFA-DdEZxxGQ%3BFZosJQIdiNEp-ymB__21PGtRiDHk_pgURUcHSw%3BFWOTJAIdtnAq-yntlchzaWpRiDGKMZdp_j-LTQ%3BFWnrJAIdFOQq-ymJGpAjgGlRiDGIoNjA_L3Oxw%3BFXfTJAId1yUs-ynXzQ-xgGhRiDFRmbNR1zHnag%3BFdv4IwIdpKMt-ykz3EhbA15RiDHkwAG2tVh3LA%3BFbYLIwIdEDUu-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=9&sz=14&via=1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,23&sll=36.021683,-80.978336&sspn=0.043179,0.070896&ie=UTF8&ll=35.934653,-80.950012&spn=0.553743,0.990143&z=10

[laardilla21]

This is definitely going on my calendar!

Sounds like a great time!

[X5JR]

That was and is a fun run, especially Brushy Mountain Road. I want to go!

[TWISTER]

I'm game! not stinky game

[dmagoun]

I am trying to make this if my crazy November work schedule allows.

[X5JR]

Don't miss it Dylan, you will regret it. Ask anyone who went last year. Ben Thayer was one of the leaders of the pack. The Mash Ups made it even more interesting.

[Dirt]

Would it be cool with you guys if I were to do about the first half or so, and then head home? I'm hosting a party that afternoon, but I'd love to make whatever part of the drive I can.

[Silver_Phoenix]

Count me in! Where is the meet up point?

[slimjimtell]

I'm In if I don't get pulled away.

[slimjimtell]

Would it be cool with you guys if I were to do about the first half or so, and then head home? I'm hosting a party that afternoon, but I'd love to make whatever part of the drive I can.

So Hunter...what you are saying is that you are having a PARTY, and we're ALL invited?

[Dirt]

Sure, if anyone wants to you guys can come. I just assumed y'all would rather keep motoring...

[MINIFIED]

Yes the Pace Yourself rally did transpire .. in June 09 I believe, in conjunction with the Charlotte Cars&Coffee. We had about 9-10 MINis. Roads were great & the stop to cool the engines were timed & spaced out perfectly. It was very casual schedule .. we'd stop chatting at the stops & hit the road when we were ready .. very laid back.

Only thing to tweak would be a lunch plan. I think we ended up at Subway which wasnt so group centric .. and then we
headed home.

Should be able to put it on the calendar, yeah!

I even make a motion we throw an invite out to the Pace-Yourself Mash-Up original organizer .. even MINI-less my bet is MN Dave would be a welcome addition .. and able to keep up, even if he's driving a John Deere :girl_wink:

And as always, Thanks for your planning/organizing/leading efforts!

[yardofbeef]

This will be my 1 year anniversary of hanging with the Mini folks - you can count me in.
Last years 'trot' was a great experience, and this looks like a great drive. Thanks Jeff !!!

[Silver_Phoenix]

Does anyone (who would be coming from the High Point/Winston Salem/Greensboro way) want to meet up and caravan out to the rally point that morning?

[laardilla21]

I am 100% in to go. School work can always be done later. :)

[Dirt]

Does anyone (who would be coming from the High Point/Winston Salem/Greensboro way) want to meet up and caravan out to the rally point that morning?
Yes

[Silver_Phoenix]

Awesome! I'll be coming from Wallburg, so.... would somewhere near Parkway Plaza or Hanes Mall be sufficient? Time frame, pending what the official meetup time is at the designated rally point?

[SmarkAlek]

Sounds like fun, sign me up!

[colejd]

I'll try and make it.

[Dirt]

Awesome! I'll be coming from Wallburg, so.... would somewhere near Parkway Plaza or Hanes Mall be sufficient? Time frame, pending what the official meetup time is at the designated rally point?
Hanes Mall works for me

[yaemsiri]

Count me in.

[BThayer23]

Wish I could go, the Pace Yourself route is good. Not as aggressive as a Bullfrog run, but very scenic and entertaining, with a few fast bits. Lots of stops offer opportunities for conversations mid-run, which was cool. Example: Dave, did you see that huge vulture that attacked your car and tried to fly in one of the open windows? And then we regroup and start anew. That also allows you to change up the order a few times.

[laardilla21]

Does anyone have any pics from last year? Just curious....

[Silver_Phoenix]

This is my first time making this run and am unfamiliar with where the meetup point is. Has that been decided upon yet or am I missing something? *scratches head*

[jcauseyfd]

Becky,

I haven't decided yet on the meetup point. I'm looking at the Google street view around the Interstate exit at the beginning of the route trying to figure out where a parking lot is that will be big enough for our group to gather in (and preferably have some facilities available for folks to hit before we leave). I'll try to post in the next few days.

[Silver_Phoenix]

Ok, cool! No worries :-)

[jcauseyfd]

First post updated with rally point and lunch info. Hope to have gpx file loaded soon.

Y'all do realize I'll be doing this "blind" in that I didn't get to do the Pace Yourself! So you never know whether you'll get a Causey Easter Egg along the way.

[Dirt]

Triad people! Want to meet at approximately 8:30 at Hanes Mall, in the parking lot between Dillard's and Golden Corral? Speak now if you have any other ideas...

[elfie7]

This looks like an experience to partake in. Never having done this and coming from Raleigh was wondering if those coming from Durham and Raleigh want to meet up also, where and when? Be fun to plan one in our area in the future, what say you?:bye:

[colejd]

I am taking off from the Southpoint Mall area around 7AM Saturday morning (more details to come). Let the caravan begin!

[X5JR]

Does anyone have any pics from last year? Just curious....

I don't recall anyone with a camera. It was drive, chat awhile, drive, chat awhile, drive, ..... you get the picture.

[laardilla21]

I don't recall anyone with a camera. It was drive, chat awhile, drive, chat awhile, drive, ..... you get the picture.

Oh wells then. I will def bring mine then so we can have some of this year.

[jcauseyfd]

Apparently the only pics anyone got at last year's Turkey Trot was of someone dancing. Go figure.

[Dirt]

Oh wells then. I will def bring mine then so we can have some of this year.
Same, I'll be shooting video

[yardofbeef]

I just checked Jeffs link to the meeting point - if you need a little more room, then there's a slightly larger parking area on the other side of 77. It looks big enough to do a turkey strut in all by itself.... - OMG that's a big parking lot.

[elfie7]

GGGreat.... will meet you there....waiting on details.... colejd..........it'll be here b4 you know it.

[Boomeroo]

Sounds good. Count me in.

[jcauseyfd]

First post updated with a link to the gpx file.

[yaemsiri]

For Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill folks who would like to caravan to Statesville, we can meet at the Starbucks across from the Streets at Sounthpoint between 6:30 to 6:45am. This Starbucks is located at 8210 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC (919) 425-0001. Then we will hook up with Jeff Causey around 7:30am at Graham Exit 147. Please let me know.

[colejd]

Jack,

The Starbucks across from Southpoint Mall is at 6813 Fayetteville Road Durham, NC. The address you posted was the Starbucks at the back of Barnes & Noble in the mall. I was planning on leaving from the Fayetteville Road Starbucks around 7:00 but 6:45 would be cool.

[jcauseyfd]

I think that is a sign that there are too many Starbucks in the world.

[yaemsiri]

Thanks Jeff. Google map lists 2 Starbucks on top of another. See you around 6:45....

[slimjimtell]

Western NCers...

If anyone wants to meet at the new starbucks @ exit 125 (Lenoir Rhyne Blvd) and I-40 @ 8:30, rolling out @ 8:40, I will be there.

1186 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd, hickory, NC

[wildcrazy442000]

I'll try and be there, work permitting.

[elfie7]

You can count on seeing me there..........gobble gobble........will google the starbucks tonight don't remember seeing one on my road test today. Keep me posted...

[wildcrazy442000]

Apparently the only pics anyone got at last year's Turkey Trot was of someone dancing. Go figure.

Oh the Floyd run, I'll look I may have that somewhere :D

[wildcrazy442000]

6199 We met at a Sonic.

[laardilla21]

Western NCers...

If anyone wants to meet at the new starbucks @ exit 125 (Lenoir Rhyne Blvd) and I-40 @ 8:30, rolling out @ 8:40, I will be there.

1186 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd, hickory, NC

I am coming from Lenoir, so I can definitely meet you there then.....

[Bully]

Okay,... if my week goes as planed, Bully should have a ton of new mods to try out, and just in time, So,.. we'll be there for sure, eager to try out all the new goodies. What time do the RDU / Chapel Hill folks think you'll be rolling through Burlington, we'll just jump in ???????
Thanks!

[colejd]

Jason,

If the RDU / Chapel leave Southpoint Mall between 6:45 and 7:00 we should make it to Exit 143 around 7:30 to 7:45 (using conventional Google map speed; we all know for Mini owners, thats a joke!). If you PM me your cell phone number I can give you a call when we reach Exit 152.

[jcauseyfd]

Jeff,

I think Jak was hoping the Triangle group could hook up with me at Exit 147 where we have met in the past (at the old BBQ & Ribs Co. - they are turning it into a Zaxby's now). Jason could either meet me there or we can do a flying merge (which would be easier from the ramp at Exit 140). My gps says the rally point is about 1:20 from Exit 145. I'm hoping to get there by 9:00 a.m. so a 7:30-ish connection should work.

[colejd]

I didn't know Jak was planning this connection already. I will differ to his planning on the link up.

[mrbeebe]

Yep, I'm in...looking forward to this. Can the "bird watchers" and those with a more "Let's listen to some Mantovani" stay in the rear!

[mrbeebe]

Hey Jeff, I will track you down....
Todd

[colejd]

Todd,

6:45 at Starbucks.

[elfie7]

Sitting here looking at my very 1st grille badge..thank you Twister for sending it so fast, in time for the Turkey Trot... its very khool...supreme quality...[worth every cent].... can't wait to affix it to my Millie..(now where are those washer??).....mmmm...mm!

[laardilla21]

Sitting here looking at my very 1st grille badge..thank you Twister for sending it so fast, in time for the Turkey Trot... its very khool...supreme quality...[worth every cent].... can't wait to affix it to my Millie..(now where are those washer??).....mmmm...mm!

I got my first one too for this event! But, I got mine from GoBadge last week......

[elfie7]

I was on that site, I wanted this one and that one, and, and, and...had to get off the site....it was very distracting. Wasn't too many of them I didn't like... how often do you change badges. Hee hee hee

[laardilla21]

This one is my first, and yes, that sight is crazy distracting.....

I had to empty my cart and just buy the one....haha

[elfie7]

Question if the bolts are horizontal instead of lined up vertical [which is how I thought it would be] it must be the washers that do all the work? Still not sure about this attaching.........any one out there? Just wondering, how many badges does it take before it tips over? "rolling eyes"...

[TWISTER]

Yes the washers hold it tight to the grille

[elfie7]

OK I believe you, I suppose I have to get underneath it to attach... hope my neighbor has the day off tomorrow so he can help me. {I'll just text him rite now...hey Russ......} He'll have to look at the Jeep anyway it seems to be leaking something gooey and black again. Poor thing just sits now that MINI Millie has arrived. Alas alak...poor guy.... must be lonesome in the driveway all alone .... sigh.

[elfie7]

Yup, Russ said he will do it..........he's been known to work on the Jeep in the dark, late at night.........he's wonderful! He's always teasing me about my MINI, he has a black Mustang... can't be near as much fun on the Twisties.........but you got a love him.....he's a great mechaninc and so inexpensive. OK got lots to do b4 Saturday!

[jcauseyfd]

Adele,

I'm not sure how the new badges attach...I assume similar to other grille badge holders. Here is a set of instructions (http://www.totehmoon.com/uploads/grille_removal_instructions_v1.pdf) on how to remove the grille to install the badge and then get it back on. About a 10 minute job once you figure it out.

[Silver_Phoenix]

I'd say McDonalds so we can pick up coffee and breakfast before heading out :-)

[Silver_Phoenix]

Do you guys want to meet up with the Triad peeps on your way through?

[jcauseyfd]

Yep, I'm in...looking forward to this. Can the "bird watchers" and those with a more "Let's listen to some Mantovani" stay in the rear!
Todd,

My recommendation is for those looking for a less spirited run to get close to the front. The tail of the line has to play catch up and tends to get more spirited. Of course, the tradition in THMMC seems to be those less spirited get toward the rear.

[mrbeebe]

I know the trip when we left Winston and drove around to the Vineyards was maddening. We had 3 slowwww cars in front of us and a church bus....CHURCH BUS pulled out in front of us. This time I am taking "therapy CDs" in case it happens again. It's not a big deal....just annoying......looking forward to Saturday.

[elfie7]

Mrbeebe, why I used to live in Garner...just got home from burnin' up the road...never home any more..[ask me why] .I'll give you a call tomorrow and yes it will be great to meet you, all of you...and yes to the radio...was gonna borrow kids GPS but will wait on that for the next rally.

[Dirt]

Do you guys want to meet up with the Triad peeps on your way through?
I'm in for a triad meet up.

[elfie7]

Does any one know how to 'cut' stencils for silk screening?

[yardofbeef]

Me too - Do you have any idea approximately what time will you be passing Greensboro (between the Wendover Avenue to Airport exits). I'm up for a Triad meet-up to join the caravan....

[BRGROB]

Looking forward to Saturday sounds fun.

[dmagoun]

I am sad to say family obligations have trumped my getting to play on Saturday. Hope everyone has a great run and I hope to get out soon.

[laardilla21]

Saturday is going to be AWESOME!! So far the weather is looking perfecto....

[wildcrazy442000]

Working, have fun and be safe!

[Silver_Phoenix]

Triad Peeps are meeting at 8:30 in the Hanes Mall parking lot from what I gathered from going back through the thread. However I think I'll be picking up some breakfast at Mickey D's first lol

[Dirt]

Triad Peeps are meeting at 8:30 in the Hanes Mall parking lot from what I gathered from going back through the thread. However I think I'll be picking up some breakfast at Mickey D's first lol
Thanks for confirming that. I remember saying that but nobody ever responded, but it's official now. See you guys there.

[jcauseyfd]

Me too - Do you have any idea approximately what time will you be passing Greensboro (between the Wendover Avenue to Airport exits). I'm up for a Triad meet-up to join the caravan....

Stuart,

If the caravan coming from the Triangle is on the road at Exit 147 by 7:30, should be passing by the Wendover exit approximately 8:00 a.m. (maybe a couple minutes earlier).

[yardofbeef]

If i don't catch you on the road, i'll be waiting at the mall.....either way i'm looking forward to it.

[TWISTER]

Anyone want me to bring some of the new enamel grille badges for sale? $30 and save on shipping!

[X5JR]

Of course, I do!

Anyone want me to bring some of the new enamel grille badges for sale? $30 and save on shipping!

[Dirt]

Hanes Mall has a rather large parking lot, so in the interest of avoiding confusion, I'll restate that we are meeting between Dillard's and Golden Corral at 8:30. I can't wait!

[elfie7]

HI, supposed to be perfect weather tomorrow for all us Turkey Strutters...might start off a little nippy, but heard its supposed to get into 60's..for us ex-midwesterners thats crazy great news..someone told me the minute I stepped into NC I was a NorthCarolin-ain...sort of ran it all together he did....just having late supper, green beans, mashed potatoes and post roast............yummy...
Prolly over prepared for tomorrow...but that's me.......
Was glad to get some news about Drew...I have never met him or his family but might mosey up 2 WakeMed this weekend, give support and a MINI goodie bag to sustain her and family while they are there...all donations accepted and appreciated. Used to work there and it gets to be a long day/night sitting in waiting room, waiting for your turn to sit w/your loved ones.
With that note lets all drive safely and cautiously tomorrow. See you then.

[MINIFIED]

My tentative, as you can imagine, has had to become a Regret. I will miss you all. Please have fun, but most of all, please, please, please, be safe.

-susan

[laardilla21]

The Rally was a huge success!! I had a blast. If anyone with pics or videos has any to share, I would love them!

jahorsle@gmail.com

- Johnny

[yaemsiri]

Thanks Jeff for organized the drive. Hope everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a safe trip during the holidays.

[colejd]

A few pictures I took at the start of the strut.

http://www.tarheelminis.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6203

http://www.tarheelminis.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6202

http://www.tarheelminis.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6204

[SmarkAlek]

Fun run today, thanks Jeff!

6205

[elfie7]

\:D/ Honey I'm HOME................

OH yeah OH yeah... :dance:What a W-I-L-D ride....more more MORE!!:yeah!:

Great to meet all of you was so impressed w/turn out, they told me at FLOW what fun it would be to join the club............they were like so very right!

Gonna put some supper in the microwave...put my feet up and put in a movie, I deserve it. WOW!

Thanked God we all got there and back in one piece...[we all did didn't we?]...(:| I'm beat.

Who's MINI is that w/the turkey on it.......good shot colejd...

[elfie7]

Fun run today, thanks Jeff!

6205:happy-smiley: This is one of my fav pix to see, what a wonderful way to start the holiday season....give thanks for all of you and blessing on those that weren't there today.

[Silver_Phoenix]

Awesome day today! I thoroughly enjoyed myself (and I may have managed to talk someone into ditching their ratty old 91 Honda and getting a snazzy Mini.

My friend Chance said it was nice meeting you guys and he enjoyed the run! Luckily I didnt scare the bejeezus out of him with my driving, so he may join us again some time in the future :-p

Hope everyone has a wonderful Turkey Day and I'll catch y'all on the flip side :-D

Had to find a car wash somewhere to wash all the brake dust off of my car on the way home.... Man! It was covered in it lol

[slimjimtell]

Great ride today!! Beautiful day and some great twisties!

[slimjimtell]

Here is a quick Video Clip of the DEER STRUT!!!!
Jeff...makes me laugh every time..."Oh Deer!". Caught it on my radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahj25unJg_U


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahj25unJg_U

[jcauseyfd]

Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the Turkey Strut Rally. All who participated made it a great success. Nice twisties, beautiful weather, good friends and MINIs. Not sure much more could be added to a day.

[laardilla21]

Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the Turkey Strut Rally. All who participated made it a great success. Nice twisties, beautiful weather, good friends and MINIs. Not sure much more could be added to a day.

Could not have said it better myself....

[slimjimtell]

Not sure much more could be added to a day.

Sure there is...

We saw a LIVE deer in Wilkes County that wasn't picked off by the local hunters...YET!

[mrbeebe]

Great day yesterday.....flora...fauna....twista....bbq cruncha........ok enough......Adele was just a lovely new addition as well. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Todd and Katie

[Bully]

Jeff, Thanks for heading this up, it was a good time ! Happy Turkey Day to all !