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TWIZZLR
PSMINI Expert Joined: January/30/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 683 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 6:01am | |||
RADAR DETECTOR Hey!! I resemble that remark! As for registration, we are good to go. We have not received confirmation but have been billed on Paypal. We have opted out of the banquet. The food was not worth $38 and we had a hard time getting into the Elvis act due to the poor sound system. The company of the PSMINI members is always enjoyable and we will get that fix throughout the trip.
We have our extra tire and spare tire rack along with the fixaflat spray. We do not plan on spending the major part of the day at the MINI dealership or listening to a tow truck driver that has spent too much time alone.
Is there a PSMINI get together planned or do we want to plan one?
I will sign onto the Tues departure thread to coordinate details.
Karin Edited by 4LFCLVR - January/13/09 at 6:03am |
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Karin & Karen
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GoKart
MINI Motorer Joined: August/30/07 Status: Offline Points: 709 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 6:29am | |||
Dunno... need to look at schedule... Is anyone planning a FUN route, or is it gonna be all straight-lines and interstates? We get cranky--okay, cranky-er--after a lot of boring straight stuff |
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ginainbelltown
MINI Motorer Joined: October/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 551 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 6:31am | |||
Radar schmadar! If they're gonna catch me, they're gonna catch me.
But, seriously, I'll try to behave this year....to a point...at least a little.
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Forget my past; it is my checkered present you need to worry about!
2013 MCS/ Red, White & Checkerboard /CHECKRD |
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ginainbelltown
MINI Motorer Joined: October/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 551 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 6:33am | |||
John,
It is an awfully long drive and doing it in two days on the long, straight, but boring interstates is really the fastest. If you want to do a much more "fun" route you are going to have to take a lot more time.
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Forget my past; it is my checkered present you need to worry about!
2013 MCS/ Red, White & Checkerboard /CHECKRD |
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GoKart
MINI Motorer Joined: August/30/07 Status: Offline Points: 709 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 6:45am | |||
Yeah, I know... guess I'll have to leave next week
Seriously, it looks like the Monday prior to make room for curves... |
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TWIZZLR
PSMINI Expert Joined: January/30/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 683 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 7:10am | |||
What time is Cupcake coming in? I am still committed to picking her up at the airport as long as it isn't during the Strip Run. Let me know.
Karin
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Karin & Karen
11 JCW Midnight Blk Roof Caps All pkgs, Aero |
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CosmicTraveler
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: September/16/07 Location: Covington Status: Offline Points: 1485 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 1:50pm | |||
Even if it is during the run, you can hop over to the AP, then meet us in the next block.
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Take It Easy ... Buck
'06 MCS JCW CR/CR |
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scoop
MINI Motorer Joined: July/28/07 Location: West Seattle Status: Offline Points: 1489 |
Posted: January/13/09 at 11:36pm | |||
I still haven't bought her ticket. Farecast keeps sending me a mail saying "Wait," fares expected to drop. Due to kid commitments (those again!) she will likely be arriving at 5-6 p.m. I plan to pick her up and then join the line for the strip cruise. You're totally off the hook.
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TWIZZLR
PSMINI Expert Joined: January/30/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 683 |
Posted: January/14/09 at 8:32am | |||
The strip run is 9pm so if you need a back up, just let me know before she arrives not after. I don't mind being the fall back plan.
Karin
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Karin & Karen
11 JCW Midnight Blk Roof Caps All pkgs, Aero |
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scoop
MINI Motorer Joined: July/28/07 Location: West Seattle Status: Offline Points: 1489 |
Posted: January/15/09 at 2:41am | |||
I can see it now: Scoop and 4LFCLVR are cruising the strip at about 10 p.m. I look over at you and say, "Hey, weren't you getting Andy?"
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WOODSTOCK
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past President) Joined: February/07/07 Location: Everett, WA Status: Offline Points: 1610 |
Posted: January/15/09 at 8:44am | |||
You guys are too funny! Bruce is right though, the delay should only be worth about a block. I had to add some excitement last year by turning into the Ballys drive and then ducking around and coming right back out - didn't miss much by doing so. The Wilds and MINICharley tried dropping one of their passengers and then trying to see how long it took him to catch up on foot!
We are all registered and will be trying to do as many of the drives as we can. We are registered for the banquet and will hang with PSMINI folks that are going. I figure part of the cost is helping keeping the event going since the registration per car is not much and they did handle the buffet line really well last year. We're not going to do the breakfast though - that was not worth it. No place to sit. No gathering of people. Windy & cold up on the roof of the garage. Food didn't stay hot enough. What we'd rather do is maybe meet up with a group of PSMINI people and go to breakfast somewhere. What do you think?
Also, Martin - any chance your sister is still managing the Irish Pub and interested in having us visit? We had a blast at the PSMINI night there on Thursday night. I definitely think we should do a PSMINI night again.
One other thing - last year on the way down, I tried to take us to lunch in Pendleton at a place that had gone out of business (who knew?), but I'm told if we had turned right instead of left at that awful freeway exit, we could have gone to Roosters - one of the best chicken fried steak places, I'm told. I've not been there, but like I said, I've been told. Also has salads, soups, sandwiches, pasta,.....
Linda
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WOODSTOCK: Linda's 2005 LY MCSC with feel good graphics and go fast mods.
CINIMIN: Jack's 2006 Chili Red/White Coupe KEMO-SABE: Our 2011 Bright White/Blk All4 Countryman |
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Wildfamily
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: March/11/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4559 |
Posted: January/15/09 at 12:01pm | |||
Linda. I'll do some checking with my sister. These wonderful economic times have resulted in Mariott getting rid of the Manager roll at the pub so she was reassigned to being in charge of beverage operations for the hotel and not in charge of the pub any longer (much to the dismay of the regular clientel). I see what she can do though.
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bbm
MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: August/11/08 Location: Federal Way, WA Status: Offline Points: 173 |
Posted: January/18/09 at 12:43pm | |||
How do I get the $79/night discount at the Palace? I went online and there asking $89/night for Wednesday and Thursday, and then it goes up to $109/Friday and $119/Saturday.
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
Posted: January/19/09 at 2:02am | |||
Amman,
I just got off the phone with "Alex" at the Palace Station and Vegas. He said you could either call Palace Station at 1-800-634-3101 and ask for the "Sin City Mini Club rates" to get the discount on your room. You can also go online and use the code PCIAMV9 in the "SPECIAL OFFER/GROUP CODE" box to get the discount. I tried it and it worked...
Rooms are $79 in the Courtyard and
Hope the info helps... Looking forward to another MINI in our convoy to Las Vegas.
Cheers,
Brenda Edited by Hapa Haole - January/19/09 at 3:35am |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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GoKart
MINI Motorer Joined: August/30/07 Status: Offline Points: 709 |
Posted: January/19/09 at 2:23am | |||
This is WAY TOO HARD!
I'm on the phone with Carla in reservations right now and she's giving me $79 Courtyard and $119 Tower, which is what I had before. Am changing to Courtyard. Edited by GoKart - January/19/09 at 2:27am |
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ginainbelltown
MINI Motorer Joined: October/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 551 |
Posted: January/19/09 at 2:30am | |||
Brenda,
I think you're mistaken on the $99 Tower rate. The AMVIV website advises it is $79 for courtyard and $119 for Tower. As long as you make your reservations at least 60 days out. After Jan 25th these rates go up to $99 for the courtyard and $139 for the Tower. I called Palace Station and they confirmed these rates.
Gina
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Forget my past; it is my checkered present you need to worry about!
2013 MCS/ Red, White & Checkerboard /CHECKRD |
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
Posted: January/19/09 at 3:34am | |||
Gina ~
You're right... I just went online and tried booking with the special code: PCIAMV9 and the price is $119 for the Tower. At least the price for the Courtyard was quoted the same. Geez, $99 is what Alex at the Palace Station told me for the Tower. Go figure... Edited by Hapa Haole - January/23/09 at 12:08am |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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RevKibosh
MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: August/14/04 Location: Ballard Status: Offline Points: 841 |
Posted: January/20/09 at 1:38am | |||
For the people who are flying, SWA has a three day sale on flights:
http://southwest.com/landing/seattle50off.html?ref=fo1_hp_090120?src=TRAVELZOO Looks like you can get a round trip ticket for about $150 + taxes... EDIT: that is for some pretty terrible return times on Sunday... and none of the Sunday non-stop flights are available, but still worth a look. Edited by RevKibosh - January/20/09 at 1:40am |
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scoop
MINI Motorer Joined: July/28/07 Location: West Seattle Status: Offline Points: 1489 |
Posted: January/20/09 at 4:07am | |||
Thank you Grant!!! Booked Andy's ticket just now with this. $198 + fees for great depart and return times. I oew ya one!
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TWIZZLR
PSMINI Expert Joined: January/30/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 683 |
Posted: January/21/09 at 6:54am | |||
Was this one posted after the consumption of fermented grapes? " I oew ya one!"
We will make sure Cupcake gets to play with the rest of us.
Karin
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Karin & Karen
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scoop
MINI Motorer Joined: July/28/07 Location: West Seattle Status: Offline Points: 1489 |
Posted: January/21/09 at 10:33am | |||
Nah. I just have stubby fingers that can't type as fast as my brain thinks.
Cupcake will arrive at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Just about the time most of us are waking up
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Tater
PSMINI Driving Member PSMINI Member Joined: March/27/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84 |
Posted: January/21/09 at 1:00pm | |||
now that is funny! |
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Dori
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
Posted: January/23/09 at 12:07am | |||
Great news! I just received an email last night from Sin City MINI Club President. Hotel costs will remain the same until mid February:
It's true. With the economy in the state it's in, and everyone worried
about their wallets, we have convinced Palace Station to keep the group rate at $79 per night and $119 per night for the Courtyard and Tower rooms respectively, until the rate ends in mid-February! We're looking out for you! Registered cars are now up to 139, and we have 12 vendors who have put their money down for space at the Boot N Bonnet show so far, so it's looking to be a bigger and better event than ever. Phil Wicks has listened to the masses and changed his format to run timed SOLO 1 autocross racing rather than wheel-to-wheel in conjunction with his famous driving academy out at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, which is a fantastic track. Go to www.minidriving.com for all the details. The t-shirt, hat and grille badge designs have been finalized and the winner of the contest this year was Craig B (you may know him better as COOPERation on the forums) who, in a close vote, beat out several other amazing and artistic entries. I'm putting the images on the website in the next day or so, so you can see how cool the shirts you're rushing to buy will be. I guess that's all for now, see you in March. Andrew Ross aka Agro President, Sin City MINI Club www.sincityminiclub.com Coordinator, A MINI Vacation In Vegas www.AMVIV.com |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
Posted: January/23/09 at 12:14am | |||
So how many are going to participate in the Driving Academy Event on Friday, March 27? Does anyone have any comments on whether or not I should sign up for it? http://www.minidriving.com/eventdetails.asp?id=74&type=0
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Wildfamily
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: March/11/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4559 |
Posted: January/23/09 at 12:34am | |||
I was thinking about it at one point Brenda but then chose to take Anne's Clubman down instead. I was tempted to take my car as I would love to drive it on the track down there, but for the money I'm not sure how much actual track time I will get. I've heard some complaints in the past about limited track time. I'm saving my money for more track time up here.
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KOOLBLU
MINI Motorer Joined: June/22/08 Location: Maple Valley Status: Offline Points: 596 |
Posted: January/24/09 at 2:17am | |||
The artwork for AMVIV is now posted on the site! www.amviv.com
Awesome job!
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Mark & Judy-Jo
'07 R52 Cool Blue Cabrio '80/'95 Green/White Tartan LE |
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catlvr2
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Comm Officer) Joined: July/19/05 Location: Buckley Status: Offline Points: 1610 |
Posted: January/24/09 at 2:52am | |||
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Leanne
2012 Hot Choc. S; "CATLVR" plates Gone but not forgotten: Bad Kitty 2010 hot choc. cabrio 2008 oxy. blue cooper 2005 chili red cooper |
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GoKart
MINI Motorer Joined: August/30/07 Status: Offline Points: 709 |
Posted: January/24/09 at 3:06am | |||
Earlier this week there was an article in USA Today about a KOA campground at Circus-Circus that has AIRSTREAM TRAILERS that sleep 4 (queen and two twins) and has a kitchen for $45/night...
https://koa.com/where/nv/28138/ We just moved from Palace Station to a VERY COOL AIRSTREAM! I called and they have four left for Wednesday through either Sunday or Monday. Our reservation is through Monday just in case we decide to stay over an extra night. Anyone else interested? |
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scoop
MINI Motorer Joined: July/28/07 Location: West Seattle Status: Offline Points: 1489 |
Posted: January/24/09 at 6:05am | |||
Here's a schedule of events in chronological order. A little easier to follow than the events list on the amviv site.
AMVIV schedule of events Thursday 9-11 a.m. Goodsprings Gallup 9:30 a.m. Shelby Auto Museum excursion 1-4:30 p.m. Motor Up Mount Charleston 6:30 p.m. Motor In @ In N Out, 2900 W. Sahara Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Phil Wicks Driving Academy 9-11 a.m. Twisties to Temple Bar 9:30 a.m. Shelby Auto Museum excursion 1-3:30 p.m. St. Jude’s Ranch Trip 5-7 p.m. AMVIV6 Meet the MINIacs Mixer, Palace Station 9-10:30 p.m. Strip Cruise Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon Poker Run Noon-4 p.m. Show & Shine at Safehouse in Henderson (Poker Run ends here) 1-4:30 p.m. Bolt to Bonnie Springs 6:30-10 p.m. AMVIV6 Banquet Dinner, Palace Station Sunday 6:30-9 a.m. AMVIV6 farewell breakfast 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Brave the Valley of Fire |
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Tater
PSMINI Driving Member PSMINI Member Joined: March/27/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84 |
Posted: January/31/09 at 9:01am | |||
Is there anyone on this list of postings that is planning on meet us in North Bend at 7:30am on March 24th to drive to Vegas?
We are counting tires so that we do not leave anyone behind.
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Dori
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