MINI Meets

Strange as the title might be, Hrach was a “robust” individual, a huge friend to everyone, and he certainly led a huge life even if it was ended too soon. Today, many of his MINI and Mini friends from MINI of Peabody, New England Mini Owners, Mass Motoring Club and elsewhere, joined his friends and family at St Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church where the Pastor powerfully and accurately talked of “Robust Hrach”, his life in Lebanon, Iraq, and America, his jewelry skills – as well of course as his love for Minis.

Of course, in the best way to remember Hrach, there were Minis and MINIs everywhere!

See this post for pictures of Hrach – always smiling!

We visited the new MINI of Peabody a few weeks ago, but tonight was the official Grand Opening – and there was a huge turnout of people! Special guests included Gerry Matthews (who used to be MINI USA North East Regional Manager but has now switched to BMW), and everyones favorite Vice President, Jim McDowell! But perhaps the most special guest was a MINI Countryman that cut the ribbon – many attendees had never seen the Countryman before – and there were MANY attendees.

Lots of people I’d never met before too (though a few well known folks like Ivan, Heidi, Richard, and Keith with his dog Hudson); MINI of Peabody staff were of course out in force and looking unusual in suits, while owner Warren gave lots of nice speeches!

As if the main showroom was not enough with it’s food and the ribbon cutting, everyone headed down to the workshop – which had been transformed in to a near disco with color-changing lights and great live music! The lead singers arrived – of course – in the Countryman!