Some Personal Comments about Events -

While working on the 2012 Event Calendar Prototype I was struck by the absence of PSMINI originated events. Most of the events are external events which we participate in. The only PSMINI events are the long standing Stone Henge, Picnic, and Car Show. I added this comment to the post on the Calendar thread but I think we need to get some discussion started on some driving and get together events:Just as a reminder - events are created by the members - like Bruce And Stacie and their wonderful Stonehenge events. We need some people to step up and put together some drives - one day or weekend over night events that get people out motoring on some back roads and enjoying the company of the great people in the club. In the past we have had successful winery visits, a tour of Wampum Dam, a visit to Grand Coulée Dam - a visit to the Ellensburg Wind Generating Facility - lots of local coffee get to-gethers followed up with a drive over some interesting roads. These events don't just happen - they are the result of somebody taking the initiative and doing the work involved in planning, organizing, and leading an event. We need some people to make things happen!

I agree--it would be nice to see more stuff on the calender. Now that I have free weekends I am eager to finally get together with everyone.

I was actually thinking of planning a short drive for this summer. I know of a VERY twisty and fun road and wanted to bring along all the MINIs. I will make sure I get that drive set up for when the weather gets good.

Just my $0.02 here.  Relatively new club members at the time, Stacie and I jumped in with both feet back in '09 and organized a weekend drive (over) stuffed with things to do for that day.  Our inspiration was a parody rock and roll documentary called This Is Spinal Tap and a long standing desire to go to the Stonehenge Memorial in Maryhill (if you watch the movie you will understand).  We had no idea if anybody would want to go with us on the first one, let alone so many people and that they would want to do it every year.  

In the interest of discussion Candus and I are always game to do events. But this year is really full for us, our big trip is AMVIV this year followed by a last year commitment to make it to Water follies this year.

Now with that said if any one wants to run with us to Vegas or if a bunch of you want to come over to the Hydroplane races just let me and Candus know and can see what I can do.

As for AMVIV we have a fairly new route that we will be taking on some different roads.

Water Follies / Hydro races My company sponsors the whole thing which entitles me to a few perks, I am waiting to see just what we will be offered this year. But there is a good chance I might be able to do something with that too.

Any thoughts?

SMOG wrote: Tell us about the Water Follies and the Hydro Races please

I second that.

Well said, Jack and Buce!

John, Larry and I used to go to the Columbia Cup all the time in our younger days and loved it! I enjoy it a lot more than the Seafair race. We would be up for going to that.

I think the Water Follies is a great idea!  Jack and I grew up in the Tri-Cities and it's now a major event and much easier to participate in than some of the Seafair events.  It would be awesome to have something planned - it's usually a week or two before the hydros race here.

Edited by WOODSTOCK - April/20/12 at 8:24pm

johnf36 wrote: Okay Leanne I will work on getting more info, Will you have your new Baby by then?

Most definitely, if all goes well!     

Stephen,

I'll try to find it - but I think a fresh start would probably be a good thing.  (I'm working with Brenda to see how our Events Officer wants to proceede.)

Sanderskog wrote: I've been contemplating a wine run like we did years ago.  If I tackle it it'll be later summer when the crowds are a bit lighter. There's nothing like a line of MINIs going up the Yakima River Road... Todd

I am really new to the group, "Rosie" my chili pepper with white strips coope joined about a month ago.  Ever since readying this post I have been thinking and tossing around a couple of ideas that may work.  So here goes...

Teena -

ipeverywhere wrote: I'd like to put together a run to Leavenworth either starting north of Bellevue and taking 2 or starting in like Eatonville and taking 12 to 97.

That would be extremely fun. There is a Leavenworth drive that'll have a huge amount of European cars (maybe 600-700) in mid June. I may go to this. Everything from Aston Martins to Volvos show up on this run.

http://www.leavenworthdrive.com/event-info.asp

swpars wrote: ipeverywhere wrote: I'd like to put together a run to Leavenworth either starting north of Bellevue and taking 2 or starting in like Eatonville and taking 12 to 97.  That would be extremely fun. There is a Leavenworth drive that'll have a huge amount of European cars (maybe 600-700) in mid June. I may go to this. Everything from Aston Martins to Volvos show up on this run. http://www.leavenworthdrive.com/event-info.asp

Not that drive sounds like a hoot!! However, AMVIV begins in mid June so I won't be able to make it. Not everyone is going to Las Vegas though, so this could be a nice drive for those staying back in WA.