July 2005 – M&I / GBMINI

MAMA BBQ & Berries

Posted on July 31, 2005February 12, 2017 by Ian C.

Yesterday more than 20 MINIs gathered at At Monadnock Berries for the MAMA Berries & BBQ event (see this MINI2 thread)
We had a beautiful day and the farm location is fabulous, sitting at the top of a hill with green into the distance and Mount Monadnock in the distance:

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(the duck with arm band is in tribute to Ed (“MaxaMINI”) who died suddenly just before the event)

The day started out a little “bumpy”, especially for Derek (“MetalMiniMayhem”) – his MINI got sick on the way to the farm:

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But thanks to the astounding skills of Pete (“BWROOFCHEX”), Dereks car was fixed in time to join our drive later in the afternoon.

It was a great day with a great group of MINI friends, great berries, great food and great views – thanks to Tony & Fenella for inviting us, Rick & Laurie for organizing the event and the drive, and everyone for making the day such fun …

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Huge and small

Posted on July 31, 2005February 12, 2017 by Ian C.

On the way to MAMA BBQ & Berries, we spotted this stretch limo and had to stop and take some pictures!

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Herb Chambers MINI pickup

Posted on July 30, 2005February 12, 2017 by Ian C.

One final piece of MINIsOnTop 2005 happened this morning, when Theo took his son Colin to pick up the MINI Cooper that Theo won a two year lease of, donated by Herb Chambers.

Here is Colin packing up his new MINI, with MA Steve and Sales Manager Carrie (who coordinated the donation):

Theo tells me that the whole process went very smoothly and Carrie & Steve at Herb Chambers did everything to make an enjoyable experience. Both are aware that in the past, the reputation of Herb Chambers has been less than stellar – but all that is in the past and they are confident that any MINI owner purchasing their MINI or getting it serviced will have only the best experience.

I am quick with praise for MINI Peabody, my local dealership; I cannot praise Herb Chambers since I do not go there (right in the middle of Boston is not an easy location for me) – So any Herb Chambers customers out there, tell us how great they are now …

Month: July 2005