EXCLUSIVE: Second Amazing MINIsOnTop Raffle Prize

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This just in, and still being finalized – MINI of Peabody officially announced to me tonight their plans for a wonderful MINIsOnTop raffle prize:
Mini trip to England
We’ll put together a really nice package that will include the following:
* Round trip air for two from Boston to London
* 3 nights accommodations at a first-class London Hotel
* Private chauffeured car transfer to and from Oxford England and the Mini Manufacturing Facility (Oxford is approximately 60 miles from London)
[for more details of the factory tour, see: Pats write-up, MotoringFile write-up, or my trip in 2003)
* 1/2 day city tour of London
* Theatre tickets to a West End Show

More details to follow; the dates for this trip are not yet set but are expected to be Fall 2007 … and don’t forget, you’ll need a passport!

Remembering Dan

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A group of about 10 MINIs (and a Honda Civic!) headed up to Raymond, NH today to remember Dan, and “visit” with his family – I think we were appreciated, and it helped us to be together at this sad time …

Today I realized a picture that I’d had from the 2003 MINI meander had Dan smiling in his car as the second in line; I took this picture and with Steve’s help presented it to his family.

We finished our day at one of Dans favourite restaurants, KCs Ribs in Manchester NH; good food, great company!

MINIsOnTop 2007 donations

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Once again, there’s load of behind-the-scenes organization to make MINIsOnTop a fabulous and successful event; a big part of this is the effort of Mike Cameron to drum up sponsors & donations – and of course the many businesses that donate …

A huge thank you of course to Kerry and Herb Chambers MINI of Boston for once again providing a two year MINI Cooper lease for us to raffle!
Thanks to Turner Motorsport, donating a pair of Piloti Prototipo driving shoes and a set of tire totes.
The Bag Lady (Robyn, who is also one of the people behind The Great Ice Cream Run) has offered a polo shirt embroidered with a MINI design to match your MINI (see the sweater I had made).
Bavarian Autosport: two $50 gift certificates.
OutMotoring: An “Arc Armrest” and an assortment of apparel.
Bentley Publishers: The MINI Service Manual (for pre’07 MINIs).
Towne MINI: Lots of MINI merchandise – and some “surprises”!
Aesthetic Creations: two $50 gift certificates.

We also have a number of individual donations – thanks!
A blue 4 point “Corbeau” Racing harness from TonyMINI.
Two handwoven rayon chenille scarves, one in yellow/black and the other in black with colored hues, with “MINI” in woven letters on the ends, from Becca.
And most amazing prize of all from our very own “under the tent” MC Michael (M2Smith): a one hour flight for two! Leaving/returning to Worcester regional airport for up to 2 people with Michael as pilot: how about an aerial view of your home (if you live close enough!)
Finally, some extremely generous cash donations, which of course immediately go to our MOT2007 charity, Rosie’s Place.

These donations are very much appreciated; I look forward to being able to announce more in the weeks ahead before MINIsOnTop (and remember, MINIsOnTop door prizes are “must be present to win” and there’s only two weeks left to register!)

If you wish to donate a prize to MINIsOnTop, please contact Mike or myself.