Mickey & MINI day 1

Posted on by Ian C.

When we arrived, first task was to make GPMINI a little cleaner (after sorting the flat battery issue!) … it’s nice to have MY car down here instead of a rental (although the Chevy HHR we used to get from the airport is reasonable):

Then it was time to join the MANY other MINIs (more than 150), pick up my registration pack, and meet a few friends from previous events, including David & Erica, Stephanie, and of course James, Pedro, Alex and Barry (who create this excellent event!):

 

In the evening, Margaret joined me for the big dinner event at the hotel – and like last year there was great food and excellent entertainment, including a super slideshow of last years event created by MINIbee 🙂

 

Mickey and MINI arrival

Posted on by Ian C.

Got here ok, beating the storm back home. First problem – flat battery! But rolling it backwards down the driveway made for an easy “jump” start, then 20 miles to charge it.
After that a quick wash, a quick jump in the pool to cool off, then over to Embassy Suites to meet many other MINIs and owners (including Stephanie and David & Erica).

A few iPhone snaps to keep you interested …

GPMINI and friends
Registration
MINIbee
A good turnout of classic Minis

 

England 2008: The end of the trip

Posted on by Ian C.

At the end of our recent trip to England (see Norwich, The Decade Party, Godstone, Brighton, and Pooh Bridge), we stayed the night at Gordon & Sheila’s home – a beautiful many-hundreds-of-years-old farmhouse south of London:

 

The next day, we headed up to my Nan’s home for lunch with her, Sheila, Keith and my Mum:

After lunch, and watching a Jay in the back garden, Margaret & I headed up to Heathrow, stayed overnight, and then flew home – seems like ages ago already!