February 27th gathering, Panera in the Northland

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:25 pm

Join the Miniacs for coffee, a pastry, conversation and MINI/Mini gazing at Panera.

Saturday, February 27th
8 a.m. to ??
Panera, 6145 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154

If someone familiar with the fun roads of the Northland wants to put together a drive leaving from Panera, let us know! I enjoy many of the roads near this Panera but do not have time to coordinate a drive. Thanks!

davester · Post by **davester** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:10 pm

We will be there with the feedbag on

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:20 am

I'd like to make it since it's one major road up from me but I don't think I can...it's a little early in the morning for me.

(I work till 11pm and usually don't go to bed until about 4am)

x UHOH x · Post by **x UHOH x** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:06 pm

I'd like to try and go! Considering the morning hours, I may not be able to convince the hubby to go, but...

minicoopers43 · Post by **minicoopers43** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:03 am

I was hoping to make the first gathering after i got a MINI again but i have class that morning 9-1. Too bad its not in the afternoon or evening

getsalot · Post by **getsalot** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:53 am

Dangggggg itttt... that early on a Saturday. Definitely too early and too far us for that time of the morning.

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:24 am

getsalot wrote:Dangggggg itttt... that early on a Saturday. Definitely too early and too far us for that time of the morning.

The Panera gathering at this time of day on a Saturday is common among KC car clubs. The Audi club and the BMW club both meet at Panera on Saturday mornings every month. I thought we'd give it a go this month. We met there once before and had a large group. We're meeting North this time because we met in Lee's Summit and OP last.

If it's too early or too far for you, you might want to sign up to coordinate March or April's gathering. Both are without coordinators and we like moving our gatherings around, both in areas of town and time of day. Please give it a go--we would all appreciate your help!

MiniX4 John · Post by **MiniX4 John** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:52 am

I'll be there. I don't know what the sniveling is all about. Not everyone will be able to attend all gatherings. If you want to plan an event, go right ahead. No one is stopping you. As anyone else rarely steps up, Ragtopday ends up putting things together to keep things moving. I think we should say "thank you" and not complain to someone who is doing more than anyone to keep a community together. (Stepping down off my soapbox)

x UHOH x · Post by **x UHOH x** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:19 pm

MiniX2 wrote:I'll be there. I don't know what the sniveling is all about. Not everyone will be able to attend all gatherings. If you want to plan an event, go right ahead. No one is stopping you. As anyone else rarely steps up, Ragtopday ends up putting things together to keep things moving. I think we should say "thank you" and not complain to someone who is doing more than anyone to keep a community together. (Stepping down off my soapbox)

Don't you know it's customary to grouse about early hours?? It's like the obligatory hitting of the snooze button!

So....Being the newbie.... How do I know it's you guys I'm meeting??

(Just kidding. I should probably stop drinking coffee for today...)

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:20 pm

minicoopers43 wrote:I was hoping to make the first gathering after i got a MINI again but i have class that morning 9-1. Too bad its not in the afternoon or evening

Glad to see you back! What did you get this time around?

minicoopers43 · Post by **minicoopers43** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:05 pm

I'm glad to be back! I got a 2003 MCS Electric Blue w/ white roof/mirrors, bonnet stripes 133k miles runs great. It's hard to believe it has that many miles on yet looks so good inside and out

ksminiman · Post by **ksminiman** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:23 pm

minicoopers43 wrote:I'm glad to be back! I got a 2003 MCS Electric Blue w/ white roof/mirrors, bonnet stripes 133k miles runs great. It's hard to believe it has that many miles on yet looks so good inside and out

Pics please! i want to see a beautiful electric blue!

minicoopers43 · Post by **minicoopers43** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:48 pm

Here is one, and there are more on the dealers site still but i'm not sure how long they'll be there.http://www.cannoncars.com/inventory/5831A.html

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ksminiman · Post by **ksminiman** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:22 pm

awesome buy! that looks so beautiful! makes me wish i had got an electric blue. it was that or my BRG.

DA MINI · Post by **DA MINI** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:30 pm

Audi-BMW meet only the first Saturday of the month. Panera on S.M. Parkway, just west of Baron.

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:09 pm

DA MINI wrote:Audi-BMW meet only the first Saturday of the month. Panera on S.M. Parkway, just west of Baron.

I did not explain clearly what I meant--what I was trying to say is that other clubs meet at Panera (not this specific Panera) and that they meet at 8 a.m. That is all. Just trying to explain that it was a blatant imitation of what other clubs have successfully done for years.

davester · Post by **davester** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:14 pm

I'll have my name button on so you will know me. Also a big cup of coffee. Y'all come and have a great time chatting and showing off your MINI--- Oh,see if Bob will wear his hairy hat

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:23 pm

davester wrote:I'll have my name button on so you will know me. Also a big cup of coffee. Y'all come and have a great time chatting and showing off your MINI--- Oh,see if Bob will wear his hairy hat

Bob has started a trend--Jimmy Buffett was wearing his hat at the Super Bowl!

S-car-go · Post by **S-car-go** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:33 pm

Count me in!!!!!! My peronal schedule has been conflicting with my MINI schedule these last few months to include next weekends go cart event. So yes, I will motor out to Northland for breakfast with my fellow Miniacs!!!!!

LiLReD1 · Post by **LiLReD1** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:42 am

If I'm in town, I'd like to attend.

getsalot · Post by **getsalot** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:27 am

Danggg...you guy's need to unstresssss.... I put the goofy smiley face behind my silly statement. Just trying a different way of saying the ole " can't make this one". BTW.. we have said thank you in person to Ragtop at the many mini event's we have gone to at all hour's of the day and night and long distance locale's. SMILE

MiniX4 John · Post by **MiniX4 John** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:50 am

Please make no mistake. I was not pointing to anyone in particular, I was just making a general statement. To paraphrase Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men", I would rather you just say thank you than to complain about the way in which something is done.

I wasn't telling anyone to say thank you, that has to come from you. Rather, I was just saying that we as a group should be wary about how we present our sentiments to avoid someone feeling unappreciated, unless that is your goal.

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:10 pm

Hey y'all--we've got a small stash of club prizes and I think we should use at least one of them in February. Anyone up for a "Dirtiest MINI" contest? What do you think?

We did this a couple years ago and the prize included a wash bucket.

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:06 pm

ragtopday wrote:Hey y'all--we've got a small stash of club prizes and I think we should use at least one of them in February. Anyone up for a "Dirtiest MINI" contest? What do you think?

We did this a couple years ago and the prize included a wash bucket.

Awww.

the dealer just washed mine. LOL

I'm really going to try and get up early for this event.

ksminiman · Post by **ksminiman** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:39 pm

I knew I shouldnt have washed mine! Ive got pictures do they count in the contest?

(see the club facebook page for pictures)

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