Day one of my SEMA trip was filled with luck, good friends and a sweet hotel. I rolled out of Denver about 4:30 am and arrived in Las Vegas about 3:00 pm. Before checking in the hotel I stopped at the show. I wanted to get my Press Pass before the rush in the morning. [...]
Tonight I’m prepping the blog and some photo galleries for next weeks SEMA show coverage. Many of you know, I was the owner of an internet based off road parts company. During those 8 years I could never find the time to make it to SEMA. This year is different. I want to make sure [...]
The final estimates are in from the Pavement Gator incident. State Farm estimated the damage at about $2400. That did NOT included a new hood. None of the crumple zones on the hood were moved so I somewhat agree with the decision. The bottom line is I’ll have $1400 to put toward the fixes. I [...]
Had a great morning at the Mini of Loveland groundbreaking while also celebrating 50 years of the Mini. An excellent turnout with over 30 Minis present. I even managed to get an interview in with the local press. I’m really looking forward to having a dealership so much closer. Schomp has been great, but location [...]
The local Mini club here in Colorado had a fun event last night. We started out at the Sonic in Thornton(104th & Colorado). As the club filled up the slots the Sonic filled our stomachs with burgers, hot dogs and sweet treats. All these goodies were marked at 50% off for us. A few announcements [...]
This is somewhat related to driving at 5280 feet. My oldest son is racing in his first Soap Box Derby Race tomorrow in Ogalalla, NE. I have set up a forum and of course a blog to document the action for the next two days. If he enjoys himself we’ll be getting him a car [...]
In my haste to update last night before getting some shut eye, I forgot to mention the true thrill of the day. Todd, from the infamous Podcast WhiteRoofRadio<iTunes Link> and MotoringBadges.com got an interview with me. <insert tongue in cheek> It took a lot of hard work on Todd’s part, getting through my people, setting up [...]
The 3rd day started off with a quick run down to the car wash. While driving the two blocks I glanced down at the outside temperature gauge on the Mini, it read 36 degrees. I thought about just going for coffee, but my Clubman was pretty dirty. I decided to give the car wash a [...]
They are lining up right now. Tim told me the run up Mt. Evans at night can get kinda hairy. Lots of wildlife and slow going. I’ll pass, my Lasik surgery has left me with less than steller night vision. It’s doable, but not worth it I think. I’m staying to drink a little Guinness [...]
Day Two is coming to an end. I started the day off with a wash and dry at the carwash. Thanks Tina for letting me use your wheel brush. Once my “mini” detail was complete I headed over to the parking structure. We all swapped stories till about 10am. The Turquoise Lake run was lining [...]
Day one of Minis In The Mountains. It’s wet and Todd from WhiteRoofRadio.com is cold. Come on fella.
Minis In The Mountains starts today. This is the 4th year in Copper Mountain and my 2nd year attending. I go because I enjoy meeting new people and hanging out. I’ve made some good friends at these types of things. I must say that it’s getting pretty expensive. However, I like that they allow you [...]
