(no, we did not burn any – but we did burn a duck)
Inspired by Burning Man, Judy & Tony invited MINIs to join them for a drive from their home in Haverhill to Newburyport and back, followed by BBQ, fire and drums!
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Although the weather was supposed to rain, we once again beat the odds and enjoyed dry skies and some sunshine … we also visited Llamas!
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The roads were quiet and beautiful now that leaves have returned to the trees:
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When we reached Newburyport, we parked by the boardwalk & headed off for lunch:
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On the way back, we stopped lake side, and Steve demonstrated the noisy power of Stryker:
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Then we headed to a school, to enjoy the view, and enjoy the play facilities!
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Finally we returned to our start point, collecting a few MINI mirror shots on the way!
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Back at Judy & Tonys farm, the fire was built and finally lit:
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Through the evening we enjoyed the heat of the fire, BBQ food and great company … although no drums had been played when I left to head home.
The MINI2 planning thread
Did anyone get a movie file fo Steve’s drive by..?
Sure wish COOPAH could have joined you guys, but w/ two girls playing soccer Sat’s are nigh to impossible to get away.
chris
Chris,
You have the COOPAH plate in MA? I’ve got the KOOPAH plate!
Theo
That third pic is awesome. You should enter it for this month’s “Spring Motoring” photo contest on NAM.
hi Theo, I do…that’s awesome!
mebbe we’ll both be at MoT?
chris
Burning Man burns a man….Burning MINI burns a Duck??????????????Huh?
QUACK!!!!!!!!!
http://www.burningman.com/
PS……….Still on vacation……..Stripes look very nice……..RB