Tranquil Triangle Thursday Meet & Greet @ RDU Area, NC

[oznogonzo]

Since the Triad area has its Manic Mondays the folks over in the Triangle have decided its time we start doing something similar... Tranquil Thursday :D

To start out, we will be having small gatherings on the second Thursday of each month beginning June 2007. The current meeting place is the outer parking lot in front of Target in Brier Creek Commons on Brier Creek Parkway in Raleigh. This spot is right next to I-540 and is easily accessible from every direction. There is enough room for lots of MINI's, plenty of places to eat, and lots of people we can show off our latest mods to ;)

This month, the "parking lot social" will continue until at least 7:30 - then interested parties can move on for drinks and/or food.

As we gain momentum, the group can decide on other activities to take place, other meeting areas etc. If there is enough interest, hopefully we can expand the gatherings into a weekly event similar to what the Triad has with the Manic Monday meets.

Those of us in the Triangle want to build involvement in the area, and think this will be a great way for everyone to get out and enjoy the MINI experience.

There are tons of MINI owners in the Triangle, and it would be great if we could get everyone involved in some fun times.

Additionally, we will try to get the word out on other forums so people who don't normally visit our club pages can hopefully join our little gatherings as well.

When:
The second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
Thursday March 12, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday April 9, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday May 14, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday June 11, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday July 9, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday August 13, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday September 10, 2009 6:30pm
Thursday October 8, 2009 6:30pm

Where:
8651 Brier Creek Pkwy Raleigh NC
Outer parking lot in front of Target.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=8651+Brier+Creek+Pkwy+raleigh+nc&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.822589,95.888672&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

[BlimeyCabrio]

Next meeting of the Triangle gang is Thursday, July 12th. Please vote on where you'd like to eat. You can vote for more than one place if you'd like (this helps a lot actually - if folks have different first choices but similar second choices, we're more likely to please more people this way...) I'll close voting early next week when we have an idea on attendance and I'll call ahead to reserve tables.

I'll also send an email reminder to the whole area list asking them to vote as well if they plan to attend.

Look forward to seeing everyone next week!

[mrry550]

My husband (Alex) and I will be there!

[abzjanos]

Sorry I won't be able to make it, See you in August!

[MidnightDave]

Hey guys, I've scheduled a work trip to Raleigh so I can make it, however, now my boss and another guy are going too. ;-( I'm not sure I can shake them to make the meet, and I'll be driving the sedan, however, I'll keep an eye on the voting, (doesn't matter to me), and see where you end up.

Please post an address for the restaurant, once determined? Thanks!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Hey guys, I've scheduled a work trip to Raleigh so I can make it, however, now my boss and another guy are going too. ;-( I'm not sure I can shake them to make the meet, and I'll be driving the sedan, however, I'll keep an eye on the voting, (doesn't matter to me), and see where you end up.

Please post an address for the restaurant, once determined? Thanks!

You gotta train your boss better... Want some lessons? :cool:

[BlimeyCabrio]

Bumpadee bump.

Get your votes in! We'll make a selection on Tuesday!

I'll be sending out a reminder email today.

[mrry550]

This sucks, but I'm going to have to bow out of thursday night. :( Mom decided to sign us up for a family event without telling us and there is No Arguing with Mom sometimes. :(

[Eepers]

I'm in! Hope to have the side stripes done by then :)

[watkinra]

Count me in. I'll see you all at 6:30 at Brier Creek Taget.
Randy

[RAR]

Hey, a meet I can make! Count me in.

Andrew
PS... HI I'm new, I have a black Cooper S. :)

[BTBYAGRL]

Looks like I am free... see you all Thursday!

[MidnightDave]

Note to self: "Mom" is always right. As for my boss, not so much, ;-) I've lost him to some "wine fllight hoopla" so one down, one to go and I'll probably just bring him with me. He's "cool".

Now the only remaining items: I'll be driving my sedan, don't hate it b/c it's beautiful ;-) and I'll need an address for the chosen restaurant to get directions, pls and tks!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Note to self: "Mom" is always right. As for my boss, not so much, ;-) I've lost him to some "wine fllight hoopla" so one down, one to go and I'll probably just bring him with me. He's "cool".

Now the only remaining items: I'll be driving my sedan, don't hate it b/c it's beautiful ;-) and I'll need an address for the chosen restaurant to get directions, pls and tks!

Dave - map is in the first post on this thread - all the restaurants are right there in the parking lot of this shopping center. I'll post the specific restaurant on Wednesday. And we'll meet at the Target from 6:30 to 7:00.

[MidnightDave]

U D MAN! Me? I don't read instructions, and run with scissors!

[MDK]

Nothing in the way this time-planning on being there.

[oznogonzo]

I should be there... probably won't be eating though.

[Hunter99]

I am going to try to make it. The only problem is I get of of work at 6:00pm and almost never get out of there on time. I'll see what I can do.

[BlimeyCabrio]

I am going to try to make it. The only problem is I get of of work at 6:00pm and almost never get out of there on time. I'll see what I can do.

Even if you're late, that's still cool!!!

We'll just be hanging out until 7 - then we'll be eating and drinking for an hour or more after that!

[Hunter99]

OK, see if I can get there before it all over!!!

[Lee L]

I should be able to be there. We have a new puppy at home so the only issue may be if my wife gets stuck at work or something.

I would be fine with any of the places above so I am not going to vote. I see Johnny Carinos is leading and I do think they have some decent area to the side where you might be able to actually hear someone.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Based on popular vote - we have a reservation for 7PM at Carino's at Brier Creek Commons (http://www.carinos.com/location/restinfo.aspx?rid=71) - they're holding the side room for us that's to the left as you come in the door. (Reservation is under my name - Penny). Same place half of us met last month - a nice place to meet and talk!

So we'll meet as planned in front of the Target - outer lot - around 6:30 (some folks including me will probably be there a bit early as last month) - and will move the party to Carino's at 7PM. :)

Look forward to seeing lots of folks and MINIs there!

[doodlez]

Hey everyone, sorry I can't make it out this evening. I was hoping to be able to make it to remind you all, and let all the newcomers know, that the MinCoop Road Rally (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=678) is still in the works. Check out the thread for details, and I hope you all have fun this evening!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Great turnout again tonight!

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/TTT_070712.jpg

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/TTT_070712_2.jpg
17 MINIs, plus MidnightDave's Lexus. About 30 people. 15 stayed for dinner at Carino's and had great conversation!

Really cool: Only 4 of the MINIs were repeats from last month - so we picked up 13 new MINIs this month, and 9 new MINIs last month, plus four from the first meet - in three meetings, 25 different MINIs and their owners (and often copilots) have turned out in little old Raleigh where we don't even have a MINI dealership nearby... :cool:

LOTS of folks are excited about the MiniCoop Road Rally!!!

I'm planning a Raleigh area drive for September - to fit between the Rally and the Mabry Mill Run.... we're rolling!

[Ivegotzoomies!]

Last night was our first event with Tarheel MINI Motoring Club and it was a blast!!! We were the only non-S Cooper there and we have no fancy packages under the hood but we were totally accepted all the same!! We met some great people and saw some AWESOME cars! Thanks to Paul, our Crew Chief, for arranging a fun event. We hope to make many more! Glad to have MINI stuff going on in Raleigh! Can't wait for the rally!
Pam, Chris and Hy (Hyacinth - 2005 Pepper White Cooper)

[MDK]

It was nice to meet you and Chris,Pam. I guess we were at the kids table with Lee and his wife (sorry no dinner for you!). S or not it's still a MINI and that's what matters.:)

Good turn out for a casual get together, I enjoyed meeting so many of you-I was the guy in the red short with the CR/W MCS with added coconut scent! (my cocomats still smell like the cocnuts they were made from)

Thanks for putting everything together Paul (Blimey)!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Thanks guys - it wouldn't be a party if nobody came! Thanks again to everyone who has taken the time to come out the past couple of months! It shows that we have enough interest to do MORE stuff that's EVEN MORE FUN - though I think the informal meets have lotsa fun, too!

For those of you who didn't stay for dinner - no worries - but dinner IS where lots of fun and friendship is made - I hope you'll try to join us for eats soon! We really do have a good time and make new friends!

It's funny - I've now had SEVERAL folks comment on how this group is NOTHING like the (fill in your favorite stuffy snooty car brand here) group they attended previously - they always talk about how much more laid back and FUN their fellow MINI owners are to be around. :)

[Eepers]

Yes, definitely nice to meet so many enthusiastic owners. Looking forward to the rally! :)

[simplygriff]

Nice turnout guys! :D
-G

[Hunter99]

Had a great time last night. I was the quiet one who was sitting next to Paul and his family. Don't worry, once I get to know people I open up more. Great conversations and learned quit a bit!

[HPUdrew]

I'm glad you guys have had such a great turnout to these events! Sorry I wasn't able to make it again, I've started a new job and I had a pretty busy schedule this week. Keep up the good work though, it's looking great!

Drew

[MidnightDave]

Hey good to see everybody, even if MINICHI couldn't make it with me and I had to go do the corp dinner thing...

It's cool a young couple who just moved from CT that day saw the MINIs and stopped by, too! This car is such a cult classic in the making...

Luke and I have been known to drive to events in Raleigh sometimes, maybe we can get some Charlotte guys up to the Raleigh events? I also plan to go to an event in Columbia soon. I just want to keep the MINI love flowing!

Rubber side down everybody, and Motor On!

[MidnightDave]

Hey, all, who had the blue MINI with the ghost stripes?

Please post a pic at this thread? I was braggin' on you and...

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104996

[doodlez]

Who's coming out this Thursday? I will most likely be there spreading the word about this Saturday's Rally.

[BTBYAGRL]

I am 20/80 on coming... will you have any new news or are you just drumming up more buzz to get more people to come out? I know I have to be in Durham around 7:30, but if you guys are talking more on the Rally I will try to sneak by for the first half.

[Eepers]

I've got family visiting that day so I'm unable to make it this time. Bummer... I had a great time last month!

Or... maybe I'll convince them to come along, haha.

[N2MINI]

A couple of us from the Triad are coming down for a visit..

[doodlez]

I am 20/80 on coming... will you have any new news or are you just drumming up more buzz to get more people to come out? I know I have to be in Durham around 7:30, but if you guys are talking more on the Rally I will try to sneak by for the first half.

I'm going to bring some of the fliers posted in the other thread to pass around, those have all the info that I can give. If you have specifics that you are interested in, let me know. Domino hasn't given me all the details because I want to take a crack at the puzzles and tasks he has cooked up. If you need to ask any detailed questions, you can always email him at theimagiro at gmail dot com if you can't make it out tomorrow.

[RudyT]

Break out the red carpet... RudyT is coming... might be a few minutes behind pending any delays at Chapel Hill...

[Ivegotzoomies!]

We are going to try to make it. My husband is helping his mom move! He REALLY HOPES to break away by then!! :-)

At BrierCreek at 6:30? Outside Target, right?
Thanks!!
Pam

[RudyT]

But of course you will all have to excuse the condition the MINI is in... hasn't been washed since I picked it up from its overseas voyage from Germany...

[MidnightDave]

I'll be stuck in NJ on biz, however, I still plan to "work" the Rally on Saturday...

[MINI Rog]

A couple of us from the Triad are coming down for a visit..


Brian,

Meet me at the parking lot of JR's, exit 143 at 5:30. PM me your cell phone number.

[N2MINI]

Brian,

Meet me at the parking lot of JR's, exit 143 at 5:30. PM me your cell phone number.

Will Do. PM'd you also.

[Hunter99]

I was wanting to be there again but that is not going to happen. Had to re-arrange my schedule due to being able to close on my house a week earlier. Because of this I m now working.

Those you you attending the rally I have to let you know that one part of it is a scavenger hunt that is hidden in my furniture. You have to move it from my old place to the new one before you'll be able to find it......LOL!!!

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'm hoping to be there - ESPECIALLY since we'll have some special guests (don't get used to it guys, this will probably be the last time I call any of you "special") :)

I have a meeting in Boone early afternoon - but should be able to eject from it early enough to be there - maybe after 6:30...

[N2MINI]

I'm hoping to be there - ESPECIALLY since we'll have some special guests (don't get used to it guys, this will probably be the last time I call any of you "special") :)

I have a meeting in Boone early afternoon - but should be able to eject from it early enough to be there - maybe after 6:30...


As far as I know only a couple of us coming down tomorrow evening. Was hoping to have a caravan coming you way. Maybe another time.

[RudyT]

I'm hoping to be there - ESPECIALLY since we'll have some special guests (don't get used to it guys, this will probably be the last time I call any of you "special") :)

I have a meeting in Boone early afternoon - but should be able to eject from it early enough to be there - maybe after 6:30...


Special...Hmm... I ride the little bus :p ...

[cpatisaul]

I plan on making it for the first time today. I missed the last one due to family commitments, and I missed the first one due to...

Well due to the fact that I managed to snap a wheel off my MINI the day before the meet! :eek:

http://yak.net/patisaul/pictures/Brigit/CEP%20Phone%200186.jpg

[RudyT]

Looks like someone has a story to tell... do tell...

[RudyT]

Over all this one belongs in the win column. A great success as many people showed up to bear the 104 plus degree heat. Afterwards we ate Italian which proved to satisfy both taste and hunger. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting some really great people and look forward to motoring along side them in the future and future events...

I hope each and everyone of you got home safe... The lighting provided a nice light show on the way home.

Lets do this again next month and see if we can possibly up the ante to a few times each month by choosing a different place or restaurant... just an idea...

[BlimeyCabrio]

Yep - I lost count but about 15 MINIs, 2 repeat attendees who were temporarily MINI-less :(, and about 25 people... much better turnout than I expected, given the heat and the Rally coming up on Saturday! And a bunch of NEW folks again this month - so the size of the active community here just keeps growing - we're probably up to 35 different MINIs and owners who have participated so far!

MINI thanks to Roger and Brian and wives for driving over and bringing some Triad/Alamance luv.

[N2MINI]

Glad we made the trip. Always nice to meet new people and talk MINIS.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Several folks tonight expressed an interest in some basic DIY mods (swaybar, USS, intake, etc.) - I've started another thread (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=762) to survey interest for a mod party in September - post there (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=762) if you're interested!

[Eepers]

Sorry I missed this one last night, family hoopla prevented me from making it out :(

DIY mods sound awesome!

[Hunter99]

Glad to hear everyone had a great time. I wish I was able to make it but I was running around at work instead. Will make sure I have the time off for next month.

As for adding another get together now and then would be awesome if we can make it happen. we could do the same thing elsewhere or do something else. Maybe meet at Frankies and have fun for a while.

[Tommy122]

This was my first one. Enjoyed meeting a lot of Mini owners although it could have been a little cooler :)

[MINI Rog]

Donna & I really enjoyed meeting the Triangle bunch. We will plan on making it again.

[BlimeyCabrio]

We're at it again! This coming Thursday, September 13th!

Special guest will be Dan Zipkin of Grassroots Garage - Dan will be there to discuss any MINI mechanical questions or mod plans you may have - and may bring a few parts to look at and talk about. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Dan and get his expert advice on how to make your MINI all it can be!

If you would like Dan to bring you anything from his shop, call him directly at 336-476-8551. Probably too late for any more special orders - but he may have what you want in stock! If not, buy it from him anyway - I'm sure someone will be making a run by the shop before the Triangle Mod Party on September 29th!

On Thursday the 13th, I'll also have more info on the Mod Party, the Mabry Mill Run (October 13th) and the Fall Dragon Run (MINIs Slay the Sleeping Dragon - November 2-4). I plan to coordinate convoys from the Raleigh area for both the Mabry Mill and Dragon events!

Hope to see lots of you from the Triangle area on the 13th!

[sonichris]

ok, i'll come out and join you guys finally. i got spotted over a year ago and have never been to a gathering... i've also never posted here. wow, two firsts.

[Eepers]

Well, welcome sonichris then! I'd love to see/hear that beast!

Alas, I'm going to Greece on Thursday and will be out of town for 10 days, sadly missing the mod party as well :(

[goose2000]

Hi folks,

Joined a little ways back but will try to make this Thursday. I got a new ALTA 2.0 15% pulley and pulley tool. Reading lots on it, but like to hear some experience.

Little about me, I work at UNC and have been a big vw GTI guy for the longest time. Got my 04 MCS this summer, very happy :D

Hope to see you soon,

John Anderson

[MDK]

Welcome Goose/ John. I see you're jumping right into the mods, are you going to install the pulley at the mod party later this month?
Looking forward to meeting you and your MINI.

Matt

[goose2000]

I did see that post about the Mod party, I am thinking this would be a great chance for me to do it, rather than go solo.

I'm moderately capable, mechanically. But it's a different machine for sure.

Could we do it there? Need that baby torque wrench, hmmm...

[MDK]

I can't say for sure but I have heard of many people doing the work themselves so if you have the right tools and someone with experiance???? I'm sure Paul (Blimey Cabrio) will chime in soon with better infomation.

I just verified with Dan that I'm getting my M7 strut plate/bar tomorrow! WOOT!

[BlimeyCabrio]

There were a couple of other guys who were planning to come to the mod party and do pulleys, but they can't come now... RudyT has pulley experience and plans to be there... Not sure everything you'll need - there will be lots of tools there (I have a 3/8 torque wrench if needed) - you'll need to make sure you have a puller. I don't know if you need the belt tensioner tool, or if there is another way to get that part done...

[MDK]

Man, I'm good....mention Paul and POOF he appears!

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'm at your beck and call, Matt... :rolleyes:

And I resent being called a poof. :p

[MDK]

So whose coming tonight? I'm in and would be glad to sit down for a meal with anyone else that wants to. I drive over from Greenville so the dinner thing is not really a choice for me.

[goose2000]

Well, I'm still on. I'm not sure about dinner though. Look forward to it.

John A

[Tommy122]

I plan to go. Not sure if I have enough time for dinner though.

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'll be there. And Matt, we'll let you sit at the grown-up table tonight. :)

Matt and I will have a romantic candlelit dinner alone, if that's the way it works out...

I REALLY wish gonzo would come so I could test fit his Whalen knob... :cool:

[RudyT]

RudyT is coming... and I'll bring my pulley experience with me...

[MDK]

Hang on now..... candle lit dinner, testing someone's custom knob, just what kind of meeting is this???!!! ;):eek:

[oznogonzo]

I'll be there. And Matt, we'll let you sit at the grown-up table tonight. :)

Matt and I will have a romantic candlelit dinner alone, if that's the way it works out...

I REALLY wish gonzo would come so I could test fit his Whalen knob... :cool:

Ya I'm coming... I actually plan on being there early to get pictures of everyone & their MINI's.

I think it would be a good idea to get pictures of club members WITH their cars... and then make a gallery.

I will probably be staying to eat too.

I have a bunch of mods coming down the pike, just wish I had some of them already... new license plate, Outmotoring stubby antenna, union jack tire valves, areo grill conversion, Nology Coolwires, iridium plugs, JCW CF spoiler, beltline blackout... will probably have plenty to do on mod day :D

See ya later,
Scott

[migbait]

i will probably be there as well. i'm new to the group and would love to meet everyone. :)

[MDK]

Hey Scott, can you pack your "just detailed" lens filter please, Hopkirk is kind of dirty and I didn't have a chance to do a quick detail last night due to a work thing. Oh the embarrasment!

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'll have my trunk full of detailing stuff... might be able to find an extra towel in there for Hopkirk... Glad gonzo is coming, cause I forgot to bring my camera. :(

See y'all in a while!

[migbait]

i will have all my cameras with me as well... :rolleyes: seeing a trend here...

[oznogonzo]

Hey Scott, can you pack your "just detailed" lens filter please, Hopkirk is kind of dirty and I didn't have a chance to do a quick detail last night due to a work thing. Oh the embarrasment!

hehe dont worry about dirt... it gives character :D

Besides... with the water situation we currently have, I haven't washed Sprocket in over a month. Really needs it too, as I have to put on a few coats of wax soon.

[MidnightDave]

I'm up from Charlotte and coming from work, don't make fun of my tie, no time to get to the hotel over in Durham and back...

[BlimeyCabrio]

WoooHoooo!!!

We had a great time again tonight - 20 MINIs were in attendance (a new record I think), plus Dan Zipkin's BMW - and about 30 folks. Some new folks, many familiar faces, lots of great conversation. Thanks to Dan (and Mark Bintliff) for bringing out some parts for folks to look at and discuss. Nine of us dined afterward at Uno and had a great time!

Lots of folks said they planned to attend the Mod Party! The more the merrier - IF you plan to attend, please RSVP on the Mod Party Thread (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=762) so I'll have an idea of how many folks to plan for!

Thanks to everyone who joined us this month!

[MidnightDave]

Just go to my hotel in GARNER, duh, knew it was something with an 'R' ;-) It was great to see all the different flavors and styles of MINIs and mods...

Thanks again to Paul for organizing this and everybody for making it fun and informative. Dan and his apprentice now have me pining after that M7 coilover set up and Paul after an Invidia exhaust--I'm guessing we'll see that exhaust on ol' Blimey soon and unless my lottery picking skills get better, I'll just stare lustfully at the M7 stuff the next time I'm at Dan's shop. ;-)

I'll see some of you Saturday for the MS volunteerism, and others at the mod party, probably most at Mabry Mill, and then a few at the Dragon--what a great club, and what a great bunch of folks!

[RudyT]

Another great success at MINI Meet Night in the Triangle... As always great to see familiar faces and new ones. A huge thanks for Dan from Grassroots coming along to show off new toys... Now if I can only figure out how to win the lottery... I'll be set.

MidnightDave said it best... A great club with a great bunch of folks that make this possible. Hope to see many of you in the bends, or straights (US roads arrgg!)

If you are ever in my neck of the woods.. just PM me... your always welcome on the east side...

[oznogonzo]

I would like to thank everyone for coming out for this little event. It certainly is nice that good numbers of triangle folk are having events that rival the turnouts of the Manic Monday crowd in the triad area.


We have had quite a few people passing by and wanting to know what the deal was. This is something that I really enjoy and I hope many more MINI owners and non owners as well, come on out and join the festivities.

One thing I would like to do over the next few events is have a few photo shoots. Ideally something like a "family" portrait of each MINI and his/her owner, as well as some group photos and for those that want to participate, a magazine layout type of thing with photos of mods and a possibly a small writeup too.

This will take some effort I suppose, the parking lot at Target isn't the most fashionable place for a photoshoot. If anyone knows of some place that would make good backdrops for such a thing, let us know here. A few ideas I came up with are on the dam at Falls Lake or possibly one of the parking lots in Umstead forest (I love asphalt, but trees and/or water makes for a better backdrop). :D

If you have any other suggestions please post them!

[TWISTER]

Great Pics! I wish I could come out for one of these soon.

[onefastmini]

WOW, what a great turn out! I did not expect to meet so many new people. If I could only make it out there every week. I suppose I try for once a month :)
It was a pleasure to meet all of you, and great as always to see the rest of you again.
--Dan

[Tommy122]

This was my second Tranquil Thursdays event and it turned out great. Maybe in a couple of more, I'll remember everyone's name :) (I put the pictures that I took in my Member Gallery.)

[MDK]

Good to see you all again, and another big thanks to Paul for putting it together. You've really got something going Paul, good on you.

I guess I should take the inspiration and get some more MINI's from the east to follow me to Raleigh once a month, so if your reading this in Greenville and notice a CR/W MCS following you don't be afraid I'm just trying to spread the word!

[goose2000]

Yep - was a great 1st outing for me. Lots a Minis to check out and got some good ideas from several cars.

A real friendly bunch, shook hands and said hello to many people there; I'll try to learn all the names in time. I even bumped into an old work buddy (Chris) from years back and that was great.

I'll be back for more events for sure :) .

John

[MidnightDave]

Apologies to our webmasters, just realized the resize on upload checkbox was accidentally turned off recently! ;-( Anyway, here are a few pics from the meet, Paul and I took many of the same/similar group and "close ups", so I won't repost those.

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3142/1313131imgfb9.jpg
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http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5143/1313135imgmu6.jpg
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[MDK]

So, we on for this Thursday or is it called due to the 10/13 run?

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'm sure some folks will want to come out - Hey - we have something good happening, I'm not going to disturb the schedule and screw it up... :-)

So YES - there will be a gathering THIS Thursday, October 11 - I may not stay for dinner this time... but I plan to be there.

But, if anyone feels like they MUST choose between either this or the Mabry Mill run, PLEASE join us on Saturday for the Mabry Mill run - it will be fantastic!

[Hunter99]

I would love to do one or both but the work schedule is getting in the way again. Will at least try to make it out next month. I had asked to be off but alot of vacations this month, including mine at the end of the month.

Paul, I will be hunting you down when I see you to ask a few specific questions about your mods.....

[cpatisaul]

I plan on being there, and I'd be interested in dinner, so hopefully a bunch of other folks will come out too!

-charlie

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'm still planning to come out tonight - looks like I'll be dining at UNO if anyone wants to join me (one or both of my kids plan to tag along and that's where they want to eat :))

Hope to see several of you out tonight!

[HotRodPilot]

Is this where the initial meet will be?

8651 Brier Creek Pkwy Raleigh NC


I plan on meeting Dan up there (car is overheating). Let me know ASAP since I have to stay at work to see any replies, thank you!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Yep - that's the place - outer parking lot in front of the Target. I'll be there around 6:30

[HotRodPilot]

I appreciate it, thank you much

[BlimeyCabrio]

(car is overheating).

No wonder if you're driving all the way from Kuwait. :D

[BThayer23]

Traffic near the RBC center is supposed to be horrible, so more people might be taking 540 and 70 today, too.

Hope nobody gets caught up in this:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1915277/

[pinnaclecustomautos]

I will be there tonight......I'm feeding the dogs now and going to head up that way.

Thanks,
Chris

[BlimeyCabrio]

Another month, another GREAT meet... 14 MINIs I think this time, plus Dan Z and his wannabe MINI. :p

Some newcomers and lots of old friends. This is getting to be a habit - and I LIKE it. :)

Though I'm getting tired of being upstaged by bintliff... how he can ALWAYS have more new mods than me... geesh... ;) (that shiny new top mount IC looks su-weet!)

Hope to see many of you either Saturday at the Mill or in three weeks at the Dragon!

[HotRodPilot]

I had a good time meeting some new people there too. And thanks to Dan for helping me out with the overheating. Like usual it was just user error (no/low coolant)

[MDK]

Sorry I missed y'all, I had a problem rear up at work yesturday afternoon that kept me here late. Have fun snd drive safe this Saturday!

[Eepers]

Alas, I was in bed violently trying to remove brain mass via Kleenex use (massive cold, currently I'm a sudafed junkie).

[BlimeyCabrio]

Alas, I was in bed violently trying to remove brain mass via Kleenex use (massive cold, currently I'm a sudafed junkie).

Yuk. Thanks for not coming. :p

You going to make the run tomorrow?

[pinnaclecustomautos]

I was just checking in to see if we were all still meeting this Thursday?

Let me know,
Chris

[Hunter99]

I'll be there!!! I need to get away from work and dealing with all of the issues people are having putting kitties on their computers. Frying my brain. Need some good MINI fun.:)

[MidnightDave]

I'll be there to defend my honor after my antics at the Dragon!

[oznogonzo]

I'm going to try to make it but can't say for sure yet... I have a meeting to go to that will last until 6pm so I may be later than usual.

[BlimeyCabrio]

I'm gonna try also - wifey had to fly out to a funeral for a distant relative today, so I'm playing dad - she's due back on Thursday afternoon - just depends on timing, whether flights are on time, etc. But this thing now has a life of it's own... so it's not like I'm "necessary" or anything. And MidnightDave's stories will be better without me there to refute them. :D

[HotRodPilot]

I'll be coming whether or not I have the hotrod back. I've got something for (midnight)Dave that I said I'd give him a long time ago. Hopefully I'll have the Mini anyway, showing off the new chrome grille:D

[goose2000]

I can most likely make this Thursday - Nov 8 we talkin about?

EDIT- yep nevermind, amazing what reading the directions can do.

John

[MidnightDave]

Okay, I'll come clean. Paul's insurance agent and guardian angel listen up!

Paul is a wimp and doesn't know how to drive. He barely had his car above 11 miles an hour the whole weekend. He brakes to a stop before curves. He cried constantly because he had to frequently pull off and let everybody else pass anytime he was in front of anybody in any vehicle, including a 60 ft tractor trailer full of mattresses. He kept the top up the whole time, and the heater blasting. He does not even own a Union Jack do rag, so it certainly was never on his head. Oh, and nobody likes him, so he didn't have any fun the entire weekend. He wouldn't even lead his own ride, he just stayed at the lodge playing cribbage with some old guy with no teeth. Jason had nothing good to say about him either. Don't even think he chugged maple syrup at the dinner--he was a no show.

That pretty much sums it up.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Case closed. Nothing to see here. Move along.

[MDK]

Is it bizaro/reverse day already??? I didn't even get a card!

Oh and in case you were wondering, Dave was quiet as a church mouse, did not assume multiple, alternate identities, wore no hats and was the poster child of normal the whole weekend.

[DougnAmy]

We'll be there too! Trying to convince another Mini to join us!

See y'all there! (6:30 right?)

[MDK]

I don't think I 'll be able to make this one, Paul I hope your wife get's home OK and her trip went well. I'll miss seeing you all and making up stories about the weekend!

[Eepers]

I'm in tonight, woot!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Lee - glad you can make it! Looks like I'll miss tonight - but I know it's in good hands. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. :D

Get some folks interested in bowling - I plan to do that...

Also - here's a teaser - I'm gonna schedule a Meet-and-Eat-and-Motor for some Saturday in December (maybe the 15th...) - Holly Springs Sonic at about 11AM, hang out and have a burger for lunch, then do the "Tour de Steamplume" twisty route from about 12:30-2PM and finish back at Sonic for a shake... spread the word - it will be way cool (might become a regular thing...)

[Eepers]

That was fun, a bit lower reception that prior months, but I think the cold weather is actually a big player in that.

We had some 8 MINIs or so there, and after shivering in the parking lot and comparing exhaust burbles for a bit we retired to "Ben's Place", which was a fantastic pub-restaurant nearby (recomended by, um, Ben actually) and had a really fantastic time chatting about all manner of random topics from military windshields to iPhone screens. Food was excellent as well.

It was fantastic meeting more of you last night, I hope we get a good turnout for the bowling event later this month.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Glad some folks made it out. I'm going to try to run monthly daytime weekend lunch events during the winter - so it won't be so freakin' cold and dark... First is December 15th. :)

[DougnAmy]

We had a great time meeting everyone (that made it) and plan on getting together again for the bowling event and those weekend lunch events!
Look forward to seeing y'all again soon!

[MidnightDave]

Good to meet some new friends, see old ones and have a LOT of laughs with all.

Sign me, the unknown MidnightDave

P.S. to Lee, it was East, not West 40, and I slowed way down when something with a light bar jumped into the left lane in front of me...just explaining the drive "home", and thanks for leading me to 540/40!

P.S. to Ben, thanks for the GREAT eatery suggestion

[oznogonzo]

Sorry I couldn't make it out... 10 hour seminars running me down (I didn't even drive Sprocket Thursday :eek:)

I was thinking we might "re-tune" the days & times for the winter... probably weekend during the day, just so we aren't standing around in the dark freezing.

As we have one more on December 13th actually "scheduled" and Blimey's Sonic Spree 2 days later... I guess the best time to make this switch in time/day will be after those.

So what does everyone think?

[BlimeyCabrio]

Yeah - I vote we move to 2nd Saturday of each month for Dec-March... unless folks REALLY want to come out in the dark in December...

We can pick some different places (since you hate Sonic :)) for Jan-March... I'd love to coordinate a DRIVE with each one... we could do one back in Apex at Xios (like the Fall 2006 meet)...

[RudyT]

I second this notion as those with long work schedules and crazy schedules can attend.

During the week is difficult and yeilds a long drive for those who live slightly further than the RDU area prior to a Friday workday.

This also gives us the ability to plan out meet-eat-drive scenario's. And once a month is perfect. Just the fix many are looking for...



Yeah - I vote we move to 2nd Saturday of each month for Dec-March... unless folks REALLY want to come out in the dark in December...

We can pick some different places (since you hate Sonic :)) for Jan-March... I'd love to coordinate a DRIVE with each one... we could do one back in Apex at Xios (like the Fall 2006 meet)...

[oznogonzo]

Yeah - I vote we move to 2nd Saturday of each month for Dec-March... unless folks REALLY want to come out in the dark in December...

Just to clarify....

We are NOT meeting Thursday 12-13-07 since its dark so early.

Further Triangle monthly gatherings will be rescheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each month in the daylight hours during winter EXCEPT for this month... that meet will be 12-15-07 aka the 3rd Saturday of December.

Interested parties should see this thread:

Raleigh Area Meet&Eat&Motor (MEM) December 15th (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=910)

[BlimeyCabrio]

Thanks Gonzo - I updated the first post of this thread also. :)

[BThayer23]

Glad y'all enjoyed dinner at "My" Place. I was about to put the Saturday meets on my calendar, but I couldn't find a time. What time are you guys proposing?

-Ben

[BlimeyCabrio]

Hi Ben - times and locations will vary a bit depending on what we're doing - plan to mix it up a bit with varying locations and agendas - but will probably be a late morning or lunch time meet followed by a drive in most (if not all) cases. The 12/15 meet is at 11AM - details in this thread:
http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?t=910

[MidnightDave]

I had scheduled a "work" trip around the previous schedule--guess I'll actually have to work! ;-)

[surreptitious]

Wow, no post in over three months, is this TTT dead?
Anybody going to meet 03/13/08 in Briar Creek?
Just did not want to be the only one there?

[TWISTER]

saw your MINI at Dan's Mark, what's up

[BlimeyCabrio]

Ahhh... yeah, we've been doing other things this winter instead - had go-karting last weekend, and the parade and car show on 3/15...

I'm thinking we'll revive the TTT in April - daylight savings will be back so we'll have plenty of daylight!

[surreptitious]

Car's At Dan's awaited front H&R coilover (drop), rear upper Helix arms install
alignment, Unichip reprogram tune. Still doing my mods,
Sorry to see Twister I, going for sale. Regards

[TWISTER]

Twister,
Car's At Dan's awaited front H&R coilover (drop), rear upper Helix arms install
alignment, Unichip reprogram tune. Still doing my mods,
Sorry to see Twister I, going for sale. Regards

There will be a new '08 very soon after its sold

[surreptitious]

BlimeyCabrio,
Well, hope it has been going well, Sorry to see TTT went RIP...
Thanks for following up, Regards

[oznogonzo]

BlimeyCabrio,
Well, hope it has been going well, Sorry to see TTT went RIP...
Thanks for following up, Regards

Actually it's just on hiatus :D

If there is interest in just hanging out next Thursday I am down with that. My car is terribly dirty though... haven't washed it with all the water restrictions and all.

If not we can start TTT back up next month. I have nothing to show off at the moment, but have plans for a pully, exhaust and ssk soon.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Gonzo! How's it going, buddy? :)

I'll be slammed next week getting ready for the parade/show - but we definitely need to revive this thing in April. I have a long-past-due club email to send out and we can announce that along with other upcoming stuff.

Oh yeah - we have the Ocracoke Run in April, too!

[oznogonzo]

Gonzo! How's it going, buddy? :)

Not bad, I have been tooling around here and there. I haven't put more than 200 miles on the MINI in the last 4 months, but hopefully once spring rolls around that will change. :D

[MidnightDave]

Hey 'gonzo, gave you honorable mention in another thread the other day, for doing my grill, still appreciatin' and diggin' it...

I went to Raleigh for work recently and stayed late and they all said, "aren't you supposed to get to your MINI meet?" ;-0

[GOHEELSMINI]

Hey guys, I am a new Mini Cooper S owner and loving it..YEA! Let me know when everyone decides on what day, if this week or next month. I live in Brier Creek.

[BTBYAGRL]

Who is in for meeting April 10th? I would love to meet up and mingle for a bit and afterwards grab some dinner with everyone. My vote is Brixx (http://www.brixxpizza.com/). It is in the same parking lot and they have amazing food! :)

Also for anyone who might be interested there is an autocross (http://www.thscc.com/general/info/calendar.shtml) that same weekend, April 13th in Greenville, NC! :)

Hope to see you there!
MJ

[GOHEELSMINI]

April 10th is good with me...I AM IN!! LOVE Brixx as well and would love to mingle since I am a new Mini owner...YEA! Hope to see everyone.

~Erin

[Mini Barb]

We are having a pig pickin' that night at work. Please count me in for future meet ups!

[Catseye]

Still 6:30? I'll try and make that.

[02R53]

I'm definitely in :D

[BlimeyCabrio]

Same bat time, same bat channel, new dining option! Love it! I plan to be there!

Lots going on that weekend - also the Ocracoke run (Sat & Sun) and Flow is sponsoring a track day at VIR on Sat... (grrr... they didn't check my schedule first, bastuds).

[MidnightDave]

I'll be in Vegas, you guys have fun!

[oznogonzo]

Looks like the VP of Troublemaking has updated the first post with all the dates.

Sounds good.

I should be there with new stuff to show off :D

[RudyT]

This is a no go for me... With the Ocracoke Run so close, I'll sit this one out and use the time to prep the MINI for a ferry ride to see the sunset on the beach... I'll meet you guys on the way there...

Have fun yall...

[Eepers]

I'll try to make it, might be the last time to bring out Koopa before he officially becomes "Koopa 2.0" >:-)

[oznogonzo]

...message from BTBYAGRL...
I have contacted Brixx Pizza and told them that we will be having a large party come in on April 10th. I got my favorite (and their best) waiter working our table and now all I need to know is how many people. I was wondering if you could set up a poll on the tread to see how many people we are looking at for dinner. I will need to know by the 9th. Thanks! ~MJ

I have put up a poll so we can figure out how many people we may have coming to eat.

Please vote to let BTBYAGRL get a headcount... we need to know by the 9th.

Thanks,
Scott

[BThayer23]

I'll be there. Not sure if I'm going to eat with you guys or wait till my girlfriend gets out of work. But I'll be there. Can't wait for these meets to start up again.

-Ben

[goose2000]

Hi folks, this going on tomorrow evening? I might stop by for a bit. I've been too busy to enjoy my mini and that needs to change!

John

[oznogonzo]

Hi folks, this going on tomorrow evening? I might stop by for a bit. I've been too busy to enjoy my mini and that needs to change!

John

Yes... hopefully I can get some of the pollen off Sprocket before I get there. of course, by the time I get there it will all be back. Curse the trees!!! :D

[Catseye]

I'll be there to eat, and hopefully bring the Ms. along........

[BTBYAGRL]

I called a few minuted ago to let them know how many we are expecting. Brixx is always tricky because they don't do reservations/call ahead seating but Shane will do his best to seat us together (inside or out). I told him around 7:30pm and I'll run over there around 7:15 to make sure things are all set. See you all tonight my fellow pollen-yellow minis! :)

[onefastmini]

I will be there as well
--Dan

[Catseye]

That was fun. Good food! Naturally, the one who makes his living as a photographer didn't have his camera with him.....:rolleyes:

Tommy122 took some nice shots, and as soon as I figure out how to do it, I will post them in the Club Pictures Gallery. Until then, they can be seen in his Personal Gallery.

So far, between this event and the St. Pats Parade, I figure I've gotten to meet ~ 40 NC MINI folks. These are great opportunities to meet really great people.

[GOHEELSMINI]

I agree John, I had a good time Thursday night with everyone and meet a lot of nice people. Looking forward to the Ocracoke run in a few.

~Erin

[Catseye]

It was particularly nice of Dan, from Grassroots Garage to make the effort to come all the way out to Raleighwood after a day at the shop to see us. He is, as everyone says here, a great guy that we are lucky to have as a resource. I will definitely be making the drive out to his shop to take advantage of his expertise.....

[02R53]

I second that.

[Eepers]

Aw damn, I missed Dan? Grumble grumble work schedule grumble...

[MidnightDave]

I'm okay with it, I see him all the time anyway. ;-) J/K I'm not just a member of the Dan Fan Club, I'm the President--oh wait, that's the hair club for men. ;-)

[Catseye]

The TTT event is a category in the Club Event Gallery now. The guy who takes pictures for a living (me), did not have his camera that night :(, but fortunately, others did. I posted pics that Tommy122 took, so if there are others, please put 'em up!

[oznogonzo]

Thanks... I will try to post some pics from past TTT events as soon as I get a chance.

[Tommy122]

The TTT event is a category in the Club Event Gallery now. The guy who takes pictures for a living (me), did not have his camera that night :(, but fortunately, others did. I posted pics that Tommy122 took, so if there are others, please put 'em up!

I could have posted the pictures in the TTT Gallery rather than my own. I wasn't thinking.... I'll try to do better next time :)

[TWISTER]

Tommy122
I removed the latest ones you uploaded. You can also manage your own photos and move them to categories

[Tommy122]

Tommy122
I removed the latest ones you uploaded. You can also manage your own photos and move them to categories

Thanks. I didn't know whether I was allowed to post photos to a gallery other than my own.

[BThayer23]

Just uploaded one more photo from Brixx in April.

-Ben

[ClubMan]

Hi All,

Is the TTT still on for 5/8? Just wanting to confirm the current time/location details since most of the threads that reference it seem pretty old and/or got sidetracked onto other topics. Sorry if I missed any more recent notices on the forum somewhere.

Thanks for any updated info. Looking forward to it.

-ClubMan
Chapel Hill

[BThayer23]

I'll be there. The TTT thread usually picks up some chatter a couple days in advance, so check back there next week. Hopefully somebody will have some good MINIs on the Tail of the Dragon stories, too.

[oznogonzo]

Hi All,

Is the TTT still on for 5/8? Just wanting to confirm the current time/location details since most of the threads that reference it seem pretty old and/or got sidetracked onto other topics. Sorry if I missed any more recent notices on the forum somewhere.

Thanks for any updated info. Looking forward to it.

-ClubMan
Chapel Hill

Yep... the main TTT thread is rather long, so we try to always keep the first post in the thread up to date. As a general rule, I get there a bit early around 6ish.

People mingle until about 7:30pm or so then group up to get some chow if they wish.

It will be nice to have a Clubman there, I am sure you will get lots of compliments & questions :D ... I just saw my first one in the wild about 2 days ago.

Cheers,
Scott

[MidnightDave]

Hey, I'm coming up from Charlotte for this one, to live vicariously through stories of the Dragon, as I couldn't make it this time...

[GOHEELSMINI]

I will be there this Thursday as well.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Goshdarnit... I'll be in Albany, NY this week... wish I could be there... glad folks are getting together and keeping the momentum going!

[02R53]

I'll be there....

[BTBYAGRL]

We are going to try and make it out. We might be a little late as Brice has to conduct a phone interview for a prospective CE, but hopefully he can wrap that up before people start to head out.

[oznogonzo]

Looks like we might have some rain issues today (05-08-08)... and we don't really have a rain policy :eek:

I guess we will fly by the seat of our pants on this one. If it does happen to be raining, search the parking lot for MINI's as we will probably migrate to one of the fine food joints nearby for shelter.

Anyone have any suggestions as to which one just in case?

[BThayer23]

What about a parking deck? Maybe meet at RDU for 45 min and then go out for dinner? Other decks off the top of my head include Crabtree valley mall, downtown near Fayetteville St and Moore Square, Rex Hospital,...

[Catseye]

Downtown Raleigh is always fun, just don't know how convenient it is for all. There's a place on Fayetteville St. called "the Big Easy" that's good......

[BThayer23]

Well, regardless of the weather, I'll be at the Target parking lot at 6:30. We can figure everything else out from there.

[oznogonzo]

Looks like I have run into a bit of a snag. I have a suprise meeting I need to go to late this afternoon, so I most likely will not be out in time. Hope everyone has a good time.

Later,
Scott

[MINIFIED]

I'm planning Target lot at 630 .. and if it rains, well, that just makes for a better excuse why my car is dirty ... :-)
We can find an eating establishment at Brier Creek and tho the MINIs will get wet, we should be fine ... :-)
see ya soon!
-susan
MINIFIED

[GOHEELSMINI]

I will not be able to make this time....have a 7pm appt I can not get out of. :mad:

See ya guys in June.

~Erin

[onefastmini]

I am on my way, if I'm not there by the time you all leave to eat, will someone please call me to let me know where you're at.

Dan ***336*972*4596***

[MidnightDave]

I'm heading over now, in my monkey suit, might change into casual clothes once I get there--in the Target men's room, not the parking lot! ;-0

[Byssus02]

What a great time. Thanks for inviting me. You guys are a great group, and any of you are always welcome to a DCMM event.

and thanks again dave (or should i thank wachovia?) for picking up my bill, and the dessert.

seriously, i had a blast, and discovered the meaning of life. what more could you want?

[MidnightDave]

Hey guy, np, thanks to all you "guys", we had a great time and some interesting conversation from such a small crowd!

Fun to see everybody and their cars, especially Michael's Clubman, Mark's car with the new carbon fiber hood and that suede, oh the suede! ;-)

Everybody come on out and join in on the fun, even if you can't stay for dinner...hey, I'm making the drive from Charlotte, and Dan the Man is coming from Thomasville...

Glad to hear we have such a great turnout for the BRP tour, too! Maybe we'll see our new friend Daniel in VA?

[Mini Barb]

So where did you end up eating? I'm in Albany, NY for the weekend and could not make it. I did stop at Keeler Motors in Latham to pick up a part for my car and I got to see all their Minis!

[BlimeyCabrio]

So where did you end up eating? I'm in Albany, NY for the weekend and could not make it. I did stop at Keeler Motors in Latham to pick up a part for my car and I got to see all their Minis!

That's hilarious... I'm in Albany this week, too... sitting in the airport right now waiting to fly home... and I ran by Keeler just to check them out a couple of nights ago.... not much to look at compared to Flow... actually, if MINI calls that a dealership (it's a little corner carved out of the BMW showroom), then why the #$(@*&$@# can't they put one in the Triangle.... grrrr....

[onefastmini]

I used to live in Albany, and a year in Troy, about 5 minutes from Keeler...They would not give me a job 14 years ago because I did not have "dealer" experience. WOW, things sure would have been different if they had. :{-

Driving home from Raleigh last night, I drove right through the tornadoes at the airport in GSO. I actually saw 2 of the 3 overturned trucks get blown over on I40 at Sandy Ridge Rd. Luckily, I made it home safe, but a few cars I passed did not.
--Dan :{-

[BlimeyCabrio]

:eek: Yikes! :eek:

Glad you made it home safely, Dan.... we need you.... :)

Funny story about Keeler... yeah, I love thinking back sometimes to the little things in life that made a BIG different on outcome...

[MINIFIED]

... the little (MINI) things in life that made a BIG difference on outcome (BIG new group of friends!) :-)

ditto on Dan on both counts .. :-)

-susan

[onefastmini]

I think, that if I were at a BMW dealer that whole time (in NY), I still would have been attracted to and become their MINI tech. Perhaps I would be doing exactly what I'm doing now in a different place. Personally, I like it here better and don't have to deal with the snow :)
--Dan :{-

[BlimeyCabrio]

Personally, I like it here better and don't have to deal with the snow :)
--Dan :{-

Dam Straight about that.... I had to go up there in January 5 years ago on business... when I walked outside the airport terminal, the windchill was -20F and the breath froze in my nostrils... coldest I had ever been in my life at that point... and I immediately understood why the Triangle area is being invaded by people from Syracuse.

[S@ndman]

Its that time of the month again. Who will be there this week?

[GOHEELSMINI]

I will be there this week. :D

[BlimeyCabrio]

I hope to be there!

[MINIFIED]

I show up. If there's MINI's parked, I join 'em .. if there's not, well, I eat on my own.

last I looked, plan on 100 degrees .. so how about if we agree no one has anything new added to their cars this month that takes a long time to show off? ha ha ha ha ..

see ya!

-susan
MINIFIED

[GOHEELSMINI]

Looking forward to seeing you again Susan.

Erin

[MidnightDave]

Sorry guys, that's repair day for me--literally, dentist, massage, chiropractor...stay cool and I'll see you in July for, with me there, "sweatin' with the oldies"! ;-0

[jcauseyfd]

I may try to make it out there. I have a standing meeting on the second Thursday of each month at work, so it depends on how long that meeting runs.

[Catseye]

I plan to be there as well. Brier Creek is a great location, but if we ever want to try downtown Raleigh, I have a good place to go with big parking lot to gather and nice places to eat......just a thought for future reference.....

[BTBYAGRL]

We will try to make it out but will probably be weather dependent.

Sometime we should meet up at Beaver Creek in Apex @ Tyler's Taproom! Food menu, (http://www.tylerstaproom.com/carrboro/menu.asp?menuID=33)Beer Menu I, (http://www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/DurhamBeerMenu.asp)and Beer Menu II (http://www.tylerstaproom.com/carrboro/menu.asp?menuID=35) :D Just a suggestion for a venue change and dining variety.

Hopefully we will see you all on Thursday!

[Mini Barb]

We hope to be there as well. I love the burgers at Tyler's. We also have Manchester's (they have a nice big parking lot) over on Alexander Drive.

[MINIFIED]

All sounds good to me ... I just love to eat! I think the Brier's Creek got started for the proximity to the Triad area and I-40 .. I've been impressed with the number of people coming a long distance! Huge fan of downtown Raleigh, too .. haven't tried Apex but up for any suggestion, I'm just guessing that BC got picked for the ease ... name it, I'm there!

(Still congregating at Target, I assume?)

-susan
MINIFIED

[BlimeyCabrio]

Yep - those are the reasons we picked Brier Creek originally - pretty easy to get to from anywhere... so we draw folks from the Triad, from Greenville, as well as all parts of the Triangle.

There is NOTHING preventing ANYONE from starting up another Triangle-area meet on a different week, at a different location... The Triad group meets WEEKLY... I'd love to see us have 2-3 different meets (at different locations) each month. Works best to have each one "locked in" to a location just to build momentum over time - folks know when and where it happens. Takes a little while to build momentum, but if anyone wants to organize an alternate date/location, I'll send out an email blast announcing it!

[MDK]

I guess I'm pretty much the "Greenville" part of the above but I know my around Raleigh pretty well so if anyone wants to move the location I can/will find it. I don't think I can make it this week as I had to be in Durham all day today and I'm afraid gas has got to the point where two triangle trips in one week has become too pricy- that really sucks! I've still got the next beer run in mind!

[ClubMan]

Can't make it this time but will hope to be there next month. Have a good time tonight.

[onefastmini]

I'll be there with my dad. See you all tonight
--Dan :{-

[doodlez]

Hey guys, I wanted to try to come out this month, but alas it appears I won't be able to make it yet again - too much on my plate the next few weeks.

Casteye mentioned doing a meet in downtown Raleigh, and I would definitely be up for that! I used to live very close to Brier Creek, but now live in downtown Raleigh. It is much more difficult for me to make it out to Brier Creek now at that time of day, not to mention that Thursdays are usually busy for me, so I simply run out of time!

Anyway, if anyone starts up another meet I will definitely be interested, and will still try to find a way to make it to the regular second Thursday meets as well. I've been out of the Triangle MINI loop for too long! :(

[BTBYAGRL]

Looks like Brice and I are going to be able to make it out... see you all there!

[BThayer23]

My 9:30 soccer game just got cancelled, so I'll be able to eat [and drink] with you guys now. Cross your fingers that the air quality isn't bad enough to deter standing around outside.

http://daq.state.nc.us/news/pr/2008/health_notice_06122008.shtml

[BlimeyCabrio]

Not gonna make it tonight :(

[GOHEELSMINI]

I will be out there tonight...see ya soon.

[BTBYAGRL]

Very true. I live less than 10 minutes from Brier Creek and it is getting pretty nasty out. I am sure we can seek shelter indoors if need be. :) See you in a few hours!


My 9:30 soccer game just got cancelled, so I'll be able to eat [and drink] with you guys now. Cross your fingers that the air quality isn't bad enough to deter standing around outside.

http://daq.state.nc.us/news/pr/2008/health_notice_06122008.shtml

[GOHEELSMINI]

Hey, It was great seeing everyone tonight. We had an awesome turn out and it was lots of fun. Looking forward to the next one. TTYL

Erin

[BlimeyCabrio]

How many MINIs / people showed up tonight?

[BTBYAGRL]

I know we had 16 for dinner and probably 4-6 people left before dinner. Great crowd and lots of people I hadn't seen before! Thanks for the wonderful time everyone!

[S@ndman]

Tonight I met some of the old members of the club as well as some newbies. We had a great time. Good people, good food (and beer) and great cars.
Erins new tint job looks great on the Carolina mini and I love Johns new stripes.
As always it was good to see Dan and his father who will hopefully be a Tarheel soon. :-)

Thanks for the great turn out, night all

Michael

CBC Spring Bock Forever !

[BlimeyCabrio]

Awesome! I'm REALLY glad this thing continues to have great momentum!

[S@ndman]

We all voted to meet next month in downtown Raleigh. John(Catseye) as volunteered to set up a place to meet and eat. There was talk by a few to expand this to every other week. Lets talk about it some more on the thread and we can go from there.

Thanks

Michael

[Catseye]

These are in the TT Gallery for posterity, but here are a couple of shots I took from tonite. Good time!

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/532/medium/DSCN9991.jpg

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/532/medium/DSCN9992.jpg

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/532/medium/DSCN9993.jpg

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/532/medium/DSCN9996.jpg

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/532/medium/DSCN9998.jpg

[GOHEELSMINI]

John, pics turned out great...even though my Mini was naked without the UNC sticker after the tint...lol. Thanks again to everyone for coming out. It was a blast and can't wait til next time....and also to seeing everyone at MB in Sept. :D

[Tommy122]

Last night turned out better than I expected it to. The weather wasn't bad, we had a good turnout and I got to see members I knew and to meet new ones. It was suggested that we have these "meet and greets" more often. I like that idea. I think we should keep the monthly TT as is and have additional ones during the month. Just my opinion :)

[BThayer23]

Last night turned out better than I expected it to. The weather wasn't bad, we had a good turnout and I got to see members I knew and to meet new ones. It was suggested that we have these "meet and greets" more often. I like that idea. I think we should keep the monthly TT as is and have additional ones during the month. Just my opinion :)

Yeah, I agree with keeping the second Thursdays. I'd also be in favor of adding the fourth Tuesday at a different location. I wouldn't mind moving the Thursday location around a little bit, but once we get a second night started, I feel like it'd be easier if the Thursday meets were same place, same time every month. That way people who don't read the forums, or people you meet in passing, will know where to go.

Fourth Tuesday this month is the 24th. I'm just going to put an idea out there: how about 7pm at Tyler's Taproom in Apex?

[GOHEELSMINI]

I agree...if we could keep the Brier Creek location on Thursday, but change up another location to meet another day of the month that would be fabulous!!

[Mini Barb]

I also had a fun time. It was nice to see everyone again and to meet some other club members. I have to say the man of the hour was Dan's Dad. Loved listening to his stories. Hope he joins us again soon!

[Eepers]

Sounds like the turnout was great. I regret not being able to make it, my daughter has this dance recital thing and I'd hate to scar her for life as the dad who didn't go because he was busy with his car friends, haha.

[BlimeyCabrio]

Better to break them while they're young... that's my approach...

[BTBYAGRL]

Did someone say Tyler's? drool... I am in (+1)!


Yeah, I agree with keeping the second Thursdays. I'd also be in favor of adding the fourth Tuesday at a different location. I wouldn't mind moving the Thursday location around a little bit, but once we get a second night started, I feel like it'd be easier if the Thursday meets were same place, same time every month. That way people who don't read the forums, or people you meet in passing, will know where to go.

Fourth Tuesday this month is the 24th. I'm just going to put an idea out there: how about 7pm at Tyler's Taproom in Apex?

[GOHEELSMINI]

Okay, so who is all in for next Tuesday 24th at Tyler's Taproom in Apex around 7pm??

[Mini Barb]

I would like to join the group to Tyler's next Tuesday!

[BlimeyCabrio]

Maybe me!

[BThayer23]

Ironically (because I pulled that time out of a hat), I won't be able to make the 24th (soccer game). =(

-Ben

[GOHEELSMINI]

come on Paul...you are always maybe...hehe.

Dang it Ben...hate you can't go...I am sure we will see ya next time. Good luck on the game.

~Erin

[Catseye]

Am working on Downtown location, running into Thursday nite issues. Capital City Grocery at Seaboard Station has a cookout every Friday nite, you buy the steak, or whatever, and they grill it for you. They have a Sushi Bar, all kinds of beer, etc., plus have stuff for the kids, a band, etc. We can all park down by the hardware store (where the car show was), and go up from there. Bring lawn chairs.... any interest? I'm going to check it out this Friday, so if anyone is interested..... I'm working on J. Betski's or Tookies for Thursdays....

[MINIFIED]

This Friday a few of us will be trekin' with a few other of us on the BRP so please don't take fewer participants as an indicator of interest .. glenwood south would be a great idea -- I'd propose a bit more advance notice -- ie either our 2nd Thursday for July or the 4th Tuesday as Ben mentioned ..

just my $.02 worth ... and THANKS for the photos ... they definitely help me keep some of the names straight by refreshing my memory in between get-togethers ...

OK, i got packing to finish and if I don't get off this forum ...

-susan
MINIFIED

[GOHEELSMINI]

So, who's all coming next week at Brier Creek? I will be back from the beach on Wednesday and able to join. We could meet for dinner afterwards at the Irish Pub that just opened up near Earth Fare side, Carolina Ale or Wild Wings...something different. Hope to see everyone and Happy Early 4th!

~Erin

[Eepers]

I'm in this time, looking forward to it! Can't go wrong with an Irish pub I reckon :)

[MINIFIED]

So, who's all coming next week at Brier Creek? I will be back from the beach on Wednesday and able to join. We could meet for dinner afterwards at the Irish Pub that just opened up near Earth Fare side, Carolina Ale or Wild Wings...something different. Hope to see everyone and Happy Early 4th!

~Erin

Erin

I've got it in my PDA .. :-)
Funny "something different" - I haven't been to the same place twice!
Hope you are enjoying the beach -- I'm jealous!

-susan
MINIFIED

[GOHEELSMINI]

Haha, I was gone to the beach this weekend and came back to work for a few day and back again to the beach for 5 days for a very needed trip. It will be good to see you Susan & Lee next week. If you want, the Irish pub website to view is www.traliirishpub.com (http://www.traliirishpub.com/). I know if MJ & Brice come they would like to see the beer list to see if it is acceptable...lol.

[cpatisaul]

I haven't been in a while (since we broke for the winter?) so I plan on making it next week as well.

I probably won't be in my own MINI though as I'm scheduled for a new throw-out bearing and guide tube install at that same time, and it's supposed to take 2-3 days :eek:

Has anyone else had that replaced under warranty yet? Should I pay the extra $$$ to get the rest of the clutch replaced while they're in there?

-charlie

[BThayer23]

I'm out for next week. Unless another part of the state starts burning (like last month), I have an early soccer game (TASL Summer Heat). See y'all at the beer run, and I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July!

-Ben

[Catseye]

....Should I pay the extra $$$ to get the rest of the clutch replaced while they're in there?

-charlie
How many miles are on the car, and how much would you save by doing it now?

[Hunter99]

I may be able to be there. I haven't been in a looooonnnnggggg time either. Winter break for me also. I have been wanting to go for a long time since then but scheduling has been an issue. Hopefully..........