The GREAT Ice Cream Run 2 (TGICR2) - 6/22-6/25

[Jerseygirl]

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Download your registration forms here. Registration closes on 3/30.

The dates: June 22-25, 2009 (arrive in Staunton, VA on 6/21)

Mark your calendars and start your diets now!

This will be a four day trek from Staunton, VA up to Bar Harbor, ME, with stops along the way at some fantastic ice cream shops. Deep fried ice cream... Guinness ice cream... Maine Blueberry ice cream... Those are just a few of the ice cream delights that await you along the way. The focus this year will be on quality, not quantity. To that end, we'll be highlighting just 2 or 3 shops each day with the emphasis on making each stop more of a "happening" than just a quick stop for ice cream.

On Sunday evening, June 21 we'll be having a little kick-off get-together at Wright's Dairy Rite in Staunton so everyone can meet and get to know each other a bit. Oh, and of course so everyone can have a Wright's Wheelie (warm glazed donut topped with ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream)!

This time around, we've got a few little changes:

1. We'll be ending in Bar Harbor a day earlier than we did in 2007 so that people can spend some time in Bar Harbor and enjoy some of the sights/activities it has to offer before having to drive over to NH for MOT (if you choose to attend).

2. Night 3 of the run will be in Freeport, ME instead of Rockland, ME. This will make day 3's drive a bit more manageable and allow people time to enjoy Freeport in the evening.

So if you've got the desire, and the vacation time, think of it as the MINI Triple Crown... Blue Ridge Parkway Tour (6/19-6/21), The GREAT Ice Cream Run 2 (6/22-6/25), and MINIs on Top (6/26-6/27)!

The GREAT Ice Cream Run website has been updated with hotel information for the first three nights of the run. We're still working out the details with the hotels in Maine so stay tuned.

To stay up to date on all the latest details or to sign up for the event email list, please visit: http://thegreaticecreamrun.com

Hope some of you can join us for at least part of the run after the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour. :)

[ZOOOOOM!]

I just got my new 2009 JCW clubman, I don't live near you, but I am going to talk to my husband about the great ice cream run and see what we can do ..I would LOVE it. I am also very much interested in the custom mini things you make . How do I go about ordering? THANKS BUNCHES DONNA MOOREFIELD 336-983-5697

[WINICooper]

I just got my new 2009 JCW clubman, I don't live near you, but I am going to talk to my husband about the great ice cream run and see what we can do ..I would LOVE it. I am also very much interested in the custom mini things you make . How do I go about ordering? THANKS BUNCHES DONNA MOOREFIELD 336-983-5697

Donna, the first leg of the trip is the Blue Ridge Parkway tour... you can make that first.

[WINICooper]

Oh yeah, my wife and I are in for the Triple Crown... actually it would be the Quadruple Crown, between the GICR and MOT is the Bar Harbor Invasion, it includes runs up to Acadia and other various items.

[ZOOOOOM!]

THANKS ...I so want to make sure I am in on that part for sure Thanks again...I have a Salon and Day Spa , and I have to plan ahead to take the time off...WE will be rolling though with just a little planning ahead.... DONNA MOOREFIELD

[Jerseygirl]

Glad to see there is still some interest. With the economy I was wondering if anyone would still want to go! For anyone definitely joining us for TGICR2, please get your registration forms in as soon as possible. We only have 10 rooms blocked in most hotels. We can probably add more but the sooner we know how many we need, the better our chances of adding more rooms.

Donna, unfortunately, I have decided to close my Bag Lady business. I reached the point where I was struggling to keep up with everything and I'm more than a little burned out. Not to mention my poor sewing machine has needed service for over a year and I haven't even had time to take it in. I have a few plain black MINI spare tire bags left over that I'm clearing out. If you're interested, please send me a PM.

Look forward to seeing you on the run.

[WINICooper]

We will be sending it in shortly!

[TWISTER]

All information on the BRP Tour will be at http://www.blueridgeparkwaytour.org/

Please stay tuned

[2gators]

We are very much interested. checking work schedules and awaiting some additional info.

[yaemsiri]

Robyn,

Mailed you our registration form and $. My wife (Dusdee) and I plan to do the Triple Crown this time.

Thanks,

Jak