Dynamic MiNi Collective

by **danjmcs** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:13 pm

This Saturday is our monthly meet-up at the weekly car show by the McDonalds at The Pavilions in Scottsdale. No reserved spots this month as they want a guarantee of 25+ cars now to hold a club spot as the weather cools off and it gets busier out there, so just look for MINIs!

The weather should be beautiful, forecasted highs in the mid 80s and lows in the 60s. Try to arrive between 3:00 and 4:00 to get a good spot. We cannot save spaces after 4:00, but if you do show up later, we will definitely try to find some room for you!

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... 039568&t=h

A little history I found on this Car Show:

NOW IN IT'S 17TH YEAR, the longest running weekly continuous classic car show in the United states. You are free to visit us at the McDonald's located at the Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping center on Indian Bend and the 101 freeway, Scottsdale, Arizona. BRING YOUR CAR!

It all began back in April 1990. Two of Kramer's employees were driving through Mesa when they noticed a group of classic cars parked outside a Carl's Jr. Curious, they stopped to investigate. A friendly conversation with the car owners revealed that they were about to lose their parking-lot privileges. The "Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's" in Scottsdale seemed like the perfect new destination for the classic cars, and a Valley tradition was born.

On the very first Saturday night, there were maybe 10 or 12 cars. The second week, there were 20. By the fifth Saturday, there were a hundred cars," says Mark Kramer. Now an average night brings in anywhere from 250 to 500 cars and up to 150 motorcycles. "The neat part is that when this started, it was just the car owners and their significant others," Kramer notes.

There are no set hours for the event, but vehicles usually start to arrive around 4 p.m. Cars come and go throughout the evening, and people start to head home around 9 p.m. McDonald's area supervisor Chico Espinoza adds, "We always have the real diehards who come just every single week around noon and stay until the end." If you love cool old cars, you'll understand why.

by **deemotored** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:54 am

Hey! We are celebrating Scott's bday at the show and the after party will be at Chuy's on Baseline. Join us!

by **Louie B.** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:29 am

deemotored wrote:Hey! We are celebrating Scott's bday at the show and the after party will be at Chuy's on Baseline. Join us!

Karaoke party?!?!?? :shock:

Does everyone have to sing Scott a birthday song? :wiggle

$\:D/$ (can't find a singing smiley)

by **scuzzlepook** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:21 pm

Does this mean that you will ~actually~ be in town to join us Louie :?:

by **Louie B.** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:48 pm

scuzzlepook wrote:Does this mean that you will ~actually~ be in town to join us Louie

Well, as things are sceduled now... yes. My flight is booked to come back friday night.

-However-

This job is a mess! and everything that can go wrong, has been. There is a slight chance that I'll end up needing to stay an extra couple days to finish up. I worked a 15hr day yesterday to try to get caught up, and will probably end up putting in a couple more of those by the end of the week.

-So, can't make any promises at this point.

by **deemotored** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:23 pm

Hopefully all will work out for you and you will be there to witness the hilarity.

by **Louie B.** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:15 am

deemotored wrote:Hopefully all will work out for you and you will be there to witness the hilarity.

Fingers crossed! :wish

by **GOTCURVES** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:35 pm

Birthday party......my birthday is not till the 29th but hey it's close enough I'll celebrate. BTW I have a gift for you DEE and I'm planning on attending this car show so I will bring it with me. Of course if you want I can wrap it up and give it to Scott and as soon as he opens it he'll know its for you :lol:

by **deemotored** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:38 am

ooooooOOOOOOOoooooOOOOOOOO what IS it?

by **GOTCURVES** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:39 am

Not gonna say...... won't give a hint (well ok 1 hint with no hope of finding out) It fits in a fully stuffed MINI :lol:

by **Louie B.** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:44 am

Louie B. wrote:
deemotored wrote:Hopefully all will work out for you and you will be there to witness the hilarity.

Fingers crossed!

DANGIT!!!!

Didn't cross them tight enough!!

I'm stuck here until at least Sunday night!

by **carjoy** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:58 am

Louie B wrote:DANGIT!!!!

Didn't cross them tight enough!!

I'm stuck here until at least Sunday night!

Oh man!!! And we voted you to sing the grand finale too!!!

by **GOTCURVES** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:53 am

Louie B. wrote:
Louie B. wrote:
deemotored wrote:Hopefully all will work out for you and you will be there to witness the hilarity.

Fingers crossed!

DANGIT!!!!

Didn't cross them tight enough!!

I'm stuck here until at least Sunday night!

We will surely miss you out there, I hope things go well at work. Hope to see ya soon.

by **th3118** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:03 pm

I'll be there. I plan to go to Chuy's too, but will have to cut out before the singing starts. Racing early A.M.

by **Louie B.** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:45 am

Sorry I didn't reply to some of the text messages some of you sent me. Hope you all had fun!

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