REME Runs Again!

July 2nd, 2009 by califzeph

MS-REME Highway 36/Fortuna Run July 12-13

The Mt Shasta Chapter or Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts are hosting a “Highway 36-Fortuna” run on Sunday July 12 which will include an overnight stay in Eureka and depart Fortuna July 13 to Red Bluff via Highway 36. Some of the BEST Twisties on the Planet!

Sunday morning will stage at J’s Market in Old Shasta about 9:00 am.

Plan to run 299W with a potty stop in Salyer, then hit 101 North to Trinidad for lunch at the Eatery. (Best Clam Chowder around).

There will be a wine tasting in Ferndale before evening meal, and hopefully a group Motel in Eureka.

Breakfast on Monday morning, then head East on Highway 36 to Red Bluff, for either a late lunch or early dinner.

Check the REME Calendar & RSVP there.

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Mooooooove Over, Mini Approaching Rapidly!

June 29th, 2009 by califzeph

Elizabeth Below, one of my FB and Twitter buddies, found this!

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REME Car Show Deadline Fast Approaching!

June 27th, 2009 by califzeph

The deadline for applications to participate in Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts inaugural All British and European Car Show is July 31st! Get your applications in now!

The show will take place at the historic Fred Stokes Ranch in beautiful Sonoma, Ca. on Sunday August 23rd.

Get your application online HERE!

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Discount Offer From CravenSpeed to Miniology Users!

June 24th, 2009 by califzeph

For a limited time only, CravenSpeed is offering a 5% discount to all Miniology users on their newly re-designed Shiftwell Cover.

Just mention the discount code “miniology1″ when ordering! Offer expires 7/24/09

www.cravenspeed.com

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Contra Costa Backroads Rally Set For July 9th

June 23rd, 2009 by califzeph

Presented by NORCAL MINIS and MINI OF CONCORD

Contra Costa Backroads (Drive time approx 3hrs)

July 19th, 2009

Meet at the BMW/MINI of Concord Collision Center for Bagels and Refreshments

Tech Session 8:00am

Check in Time for Rally : 8:30am

Meet back at MINI of Concord for Lunch and Refreshments.

Raffle, Trivia and Contests will be held during the event.

Special Themed Cars will be at checkpoints.

ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE, A MINI IS NOT REQUIRED.

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Hangin’ on the Curve & Pickin’ the Cherries III

June 23rd, 2009 by califzeph

Come join us and other MINI lovers for a refreshing trip to the hills!
Meeting in Frederick, MD at:
Frederick Towne Mall, main parking lot
1301 W Patrick St., Frederick, MD
at 9 am, we will depart promptly at 9:30am.

Heading north we will work our way through the hills and curves of Gambrill State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park
and down the winding ways of Catoctin Mountain National Park.
Total of 65 miles, Driving time of approx. 2 hours.

After we’ve warmed up the rubber on our tires, we’ll let them cool while we enjoy our brunch buffet. We will stop for brunch at:

Cozy’s Restaurant
103 Frederick Rd / Rt.806
Thurmont, MD 21788

Cost: $17/person, included 10 main-courses buffet, deserts, beverages, tax and gratuities.
(Note: Sunday buffet price is higher than other days, with more food selection !!!)
Kindly bring EXACT cash for the amount.

Then it will be time to heading out for picking cherries at Pryor’s Orchards in Thurmont.

RSVP, please visit:
http://www.dcmetrominis.org/forums/showthread.php?t=215
or
http://www.meetup.com/Central-Maryland-MINI-Motorists/calendar/10606440/

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Jess Reports From The Continent…

June 21st, 2009 by califzeph

Jess Nelson filed this report from Mt. Pilatus in Switzerland!

Part one..

Part two.. in Lucerne, Switzerland.. meets up with two local guys from Redding!

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Previous Miniology Post Covers HiTech…

June 13th, 2009 by califzeph

Even though this is a CAR blog, we do get into the tech realm. Today’s autos are just as computerized as anything Leo Laporte covers in his many radio shows and podcasts.

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MINI Launch Mobile Application “Openness” to Promote the New MINI Convertible

June 11th, 2009 by StarLord

[thanks to Luke over at Profero for this juicy tidbit!]

Profero, the leading global, full-service independent digital communications agency, is delighted to announce the launch of the new MINI iPhone mobile application. Openness is part of the latest digital MINI activity to promote the new MINI convertible.

You can get the iPhone app by hitting this link (which opens in iTunes, hopefully.. hehe)

Openness - iPhone app

With over three years creating memorable campaigns for MINI, from the Cannes Cyber Lions gold-winning ‘White Rabbit’ to ‘The Other View’ and ‘Ban Boredom’, Profero’s mobile application will build on other activity in the cars’ 50th anniversary year.

Drivers of convertibles are more open to new experiences so the MINI Openness mobile application encourages users to explore the unexplored and try new things. By downloading the application, users will have access to an off-beat guide to the UK’s major cities, including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh and over 400 unusual and spontaneous experiences: from getting a Brazilian to attending a Mexican wrestling match with fetish cabaret, joining a literary salon to jumping on a coach to an unknown destination.

The wider digital campaign, Stay Open, is supported by online banner activity, also centred on openness and spontaneity.

Ysabel Vazquez, national communications manager at MINI, said, “We wanted to create something different from the run-of-the-mill motoring iPhone applications. With Openness, Profero have delivered an experience that offers real value to users, helping them find some excitement on the hoof.”

Kris Crokett, MINI Account Director at Profero, said, ““Working closely with MINI on the Openness mobile application has been an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience for Profero. Our main objective was to create something of real value, that supports MINI’s unique brand values, and we are delighted to be able to offer iPhone users and MINI fans something that does exactly that. It is another exciting stage in MINI’s digital growth and one that demonstrates their willingness to embrace innovation and creativity.”

Editor’s note: Profero (www.profero.com), now in its eleventh year, is the leading independent global communications group with digital at its core. Its client base includes, AstraZeneca, Channel4, COI, HBOS, Johnson & Johnson, Lufthansa, MINI, Puma, Swiss Air and Western Union. Today over 450 brilliant, creative talents work as one highly awarded team out of Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, Mumbai, Munich*, New York, Paris*, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Zurich*. *In partnership with Plan.net

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Braman MotorWorks Summer Celebration

June 5th, 2009 by califzeph

Everyone is Invited

Sunday - June 14th to  the Braman Motorcars
Summer Celebration

And MINI’s 50th Birthday Bash!
It’s for Kids of All Ages

Events include…
Car Shows
Kids Village
Drag Racing
Slalom Racing
Live Entertainment
Fun for the entire Family
Watch Race Cars in Action

Participate or just watch!

Click Here for Event Information

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