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Another snowy day for the NEMO christmas party, just like in 2003 (which was actually in early 2004 due to snow on the original date); I missed the real 2004 party due to last years MINIs Making-A-Wish. About six MINIs and one classic Mini showed, and with the bad weather GBMINI is once again very dirty!

The “usual suspects” showed up, including both Daves, Ken, Greg, Paul, Hrach and of course Faith & Bruce. After a seriously garlic-laden lunch, the Yankee swap proceeded with just a few popular items this year – a clock made on a wooden cutout of a classic Mini changed hands about 5 times, and some Guinness glasses also proved popular:

Another excellent but chilly day spent supporting a good cause with MINI owners (see also last years MINIs Making-A-Wish); around 40 MINIs showed, bringing almost 1600 toys and raising more than $3000 for MINIs Making-A-Wish! Steve Scales once again provided excellent organization (including a scenic drive, badges & pins) ably assisted by many including Pat & Angela, Jay, and WIlly 😉

During the drive from Westerly to Providence (RI), we had two stops – one was scenic on the ocean front, the other offered coffee & snacks, and a very-overworked single restroom! The last part of the drive, with state police escort, took us to Make-A-Wish in Providence to deliver the toys; from there we headed to Ribs & Company for lunch, before heading home.

Also, see this MINI2 thread