Motor to Shiner {rescheduled}

[azuul]

The [Motor not bike to] Shiner run has been rescheduled to Saturday August 20. This run will be coordinated with the Houston MINI clubs, since they are also planning a run to Shiner on the same day!

The run will be a bit different that what we had planned earlier. This run will include a tour (and tastings!!) at the Shiner Brewery at noon. So, the run will be in the morning from the same start place (exit 193 of IH35 between Austin and San Antonio). The after the brewery tour, the plans are still in flux, but I am hoping to set up a joint run after lunch somewhere (or maybe in Luling???). Then, back to Shiner to check-in and watch some movies.

More details will becoming soon.

You can send me a PM and/or reply below if you plan to attend.

[scuderia]

Steve,

I will let you know in a couple of days

Berk

[chefrichie]

We're in!!!
:cool:
-r

[azuul]

Steve,

I will let you know in a couple of days

BerkGreat, Berk. No worries.

[Will]

I might be in :)

[azuul]

I might be in :)Great, check out your schedule and let me know. There is still plenty of time. I still need to remap the route.

[weezer2282]

Would it be possible to meet up for just the afternoon or morning run? I'm not too interested in the brewery tour and not sure if I want to motor back and forth all day long. Motoring down for dinner and some drive-in movies sounded fun, but this sounds like it might be trying to do too much in one day. I need to stay out of trouble too...no more tickets! ;) I might visit a friend around then too, since she will be back from summer break and teaching in McAllen once again. I will have to get back to you in a little while I guess.

[scuderia]

I will be working so that automatically disqualifies me, sorry:)

[azuul]

Would it be possible to meet up for just the afternoon or morning run? I'm not too interested in the brewery tour and not sure if I want to motor back and forth all day long. Motoring down for dinner and some drive-in movies sounded fun, but this sounds like it might be trying to do too much in one day. I need to stay out of trouble too...no more tickets! ;) I might visit a friend around then too, since she will be back from summer break and teaching in McAllen once again. I will have to get back to you in a little while I guess.Of course!! Once we have a schedule and post it, just tell me where you will meet us so we can expect you.

[Will]

Would it be possible to meet up for just the afternoon or morning run? I'm not too interested in the brewery tour and not sure if I want to motor back and forth all day long. Motoring down for dinner and some drive-in movies sounded fun, but this sounds like it might be trying to do too much in one day. I need to stay out of trouble too...no more tickets! ;) I might visit a friend around then too, since she will be back from summer break and teaching in McAllen once again. I will have to get back to you in a little while I guess.

I'd be up for that weezer2282, maybe a morning run and some brunch or an afternoon run and some dinner/movies.. I got my talkabout ready to go :D

BTW WOW 43 views on this thread :cool:

[azuul]

Would it be possible to meet up for just the afternoon or morning run? I'm not too interested in the brewery tour and not sure if I want to motor back and forth all day long. Motoring down for dinner and some drive-in movies sounded fun, but this sounds like it might be trying to do too much in one day. I need to stay out of trouble too...no more tickets! ;) I might visit a friend around then too, since she will be back from summer break and teaching in McAllen once again. I will have to get back to you in a little while I guess.Greg, we really need to see your MINI -- we've eaten with you twice but with substitute MINIs.

Okay, based on your comments, we are offering 3 Shiner run options:

Option #1 (for the diehard)
1. Meet at the previously determined spot between SA and Austin - IH35 exit 193 )will figure out the time later and I will post)
2. Motor to Shiner in time for the brewery tour.
3. Lunch.
4. Post-lunch afternoon run with the Houston MINIs.
5. Check-in at motel or hang out.
6. Movie.
7. Motel or motor home.

Option #2 (for the less diehard late sleepers)
1. Motor directly to Shiner to meet up with everyone after the tour at the brewery at about 2pm.
2. Lunch somewhere in Shiner
3. After lunch run with Houston MINIs.
4. Check-in at motel or hang out.
5. Movie
6. Motel or motor home.

Option #3 (for the less diehard early risers)
1. Meet at the previously determined spot between SA and Austin - IH35 exit 193 )will figure out the time later and I will post)
2. Motor to Shiner in time for the brewery tour.
3. Lunch.
4. Motor home

I know this is a lot, but what do y'all think?

And, so when you sign up, let me know what option you are choosing so when we know where/when to look for you.

[weezer2282]

I like these options! I will let you know soon Steve.

[azuul]

I've got a list on the STMC site -- we have 5 cars so far. This much in advance, that's pretty good. Plus, I believe that Houston hopes to have somewhere between 12 -15 cars or more, so that's a bunch of MINIs!!

[azuul]

Okay peoples, if you are signed up to do the Shiner run this coming Saturday, and you are chosing option #1 (MINI diehard) or option #3 (MINI non diehard early risers), then the plan is to meet at Exit 193 off of IH35 at 9am. First car out at 9:15am

With our 2 plus hour run, that should get us to the brewery at somewhere between 11:30am and noon. As I am not sure exactly where the brewery is in Shiner, we might need to stop and ask.

Anyway, see all of the diehards at 0900.

For option #2 (MINI non diehards, late sleepers) meet us at the brewery in Shiner at 2pm. We will try to arrange a run from Shiner to Luling and get something to eat at the barbeque there.

yay!!!! :dancing

[weezer2282]

Steve,
I think I will do option #2. :dancing

[azuul]

Steve,
I think I will do option #2. :dancingGreg, gotcha on the list. We'll see you (hopefully) in Shiner!!

[azuul]

Only 5 days left to sign up for the Shiner run. Run is this Saturday 8/20. Meet at Exit 193 off IH35 at the gas station there.

[scuderia]

Steve,
I won't be participating this time, lot of things to do on Sunday, will miss the action I guess, a lot of pics please

[azuul]

Steve,
I won't be participating this time, lot of things to do on Sunday, will miss the action I guess, a lot of pics pleaseRun is on Saturday, and if you are interested you can take option #2, which will get you through with the brewery tour at 2pm and motor back then to SA. Sunday will be no problem.

[azuul]

We have an update on the movies - it's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Dukes of Hazzard. Michelle from the Houston MINIs let Steve at Crossroads Theater know to expect about 20 MINIs or so. Also, we're confirmed at the brewery for our free tour! Any other takers?

[Will]

We have an update on the movies - it's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Dukes of Hazzard. Michelle from the Houston MINIs let Steve at Crossroads Theater know to expect about 20 MINIs or so. Also, we're confirmed at the brewery for our free tour! Any other takers?

Wish I could, my wife has guests coming in town this weekend. Still trying to figure out how I can sneak away.. :D

[weezer2282]

We have an update on the movies - it's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Dukes of Hazzard. Michelle from the Houston MINIs let Steve at Crossroads Theater know to expect about 20 MINIs or so. Also, we're confirmed at the brewery for our free tour! Any other takers?

Those movies are better than last time! :dancing

[azuul]

Wish I could, my wife has guests coming in town this weekend. Still trying to figure out how I can sneak away.. :DThink, think!! :confused:

[D-Bee Cooper]

Azuul,

What time and where are you all meeting for lunch? Would like to possibly meet up with you all then.

Post an afternoon schedule.

[azuul]

Azuul,

What time and where are you all meeting for lunch? Would like to possibly meet up with you all then.

Post an afternoon schedule.We'd love to have you. We are meeting the Houston MINIs at the Shiner Brewery at noon or so. The tour takes about 2 hours. Then, my goal is to convince everyone to motor to Luling for lunch, and then do a run after lunch back to Shiner. Call me on my cell phone sometime after noon and I'll give you more info. Number is 210-393-6213.

[azuul]

The weather is looking good for Saturday 8/20. Here are a couple of other things to remember for the run:

1. If we eat at City Market in Luling (and I sure hope we can make a run there), remember its a cash only BBQ place. Also, they are only open until 6pm. Note that the places to eat in Shiner are few and far between, so maybe we can convince the Houston MINIs to run to Luling for BBQ.

2. You will need to bring chairs, and/or blankets for the drive-in, unless you want to sit in the MINI some more. :) Also, bug spray would be a good idea. Maybe a few snacks since lunch will likely be around 3pm.

3. Bring your walkie talkies!! Fully charged!!

Kathy has made everyone who signs up a "GOODIE BAG" of candy and such for the movies. So sign up for the run and get a goodie bag!

Recap: Meet at the TA gas station at IH35 exit 193 between Austin and San Antonio at 9am, first car out at 9:15am. You can gas up there at the station. Also, there is a restaraunt there, so you can grab some grub on the way out. Then, we run to Shiner and arrive at the Brewery somewhere between 11:30am and noon. Tour of the brewery with the Houston MINIs until 2pm. Then, hopefully, a run to Luling for some BBQ. Then back to Shiner, check in at motels and meet at the drive-in at 8:30pm ish for the movies, The Dukes of Hazzard and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I heard from Michelle of the Houston MINIs that they have 13 MINIs, so there will be a gaggle of MINIs in Shiner.

A full day, but a fun day!!

RECAP OF THE SAN ANTONIO/AUSTIN RUNNERS:

1. Steve and Kathy - option #1 (diehards)
2. Chef R. (and possibly T&J) - (#1)
3. Ben Kimball (from austinmini.org)
4. Brian and Jen (diehards)
5. Michael, Isabel & Michael
6. Greg (Option #2) Look for a red/white MCS wandering around Shiner in search of the brewery. Oh, anyone know about how long it takes to get to Shiner from San Antonio
7. Molly, Dave & Doug- (option 3?) I'm driving in from Seguin...so I am planning to meet @ the brewery for the tour & Shiner/Luling Run

[Jakedog]

Steve,

Sign up Robert & Suzi for option #3. We look forward to meeting everyone.

[azuul]

RECAP OF THE SAN ANTONIO/AUSTIN RUNNERS:

1. Steve and Kathy - option #1 (diehards)
2. Chef R. (and possibly T&J) - (#1)
3. Ben Kimball (from austinmini.org)
4. Brian and Jen (diehards)
5. Michael, Isabel & Michael
6. Greg (Option #2) Look for a red/white MCS wandering around Shiner in search of the brewery. Oh, anyone know about how long it takes to get to Shiner from San Antonio
7. Molly, Dave & Doug- (option 3?) I'm driving in from Seguin...so I am planning to meet @ the brewery for the tour & Shiner/Luling Run
8. Robert & Suzi - option #3 (early risers)

[azuul]

Steve,

Sign up Robert & Suzi for option #3. We look forward to meeting everyone.Hey we're looking forward to meeting you. See you at 9am at the TA station exit 193 off IH35.

Don't forget to bring chairs, bug spray, cash (for lunch in Luling) and your walkie-talkie.

[Will]

Steve sign me up tentatively for option 2. I'll get with Greg and we can motor up there together. Is Randy going?

[azuul]

Steve sign me up tentatively for option 2. I'll get with Greg and we can motor up there together. Is Randy going?Great Will, we'll see you in Shiner after our tour around 2pm. You might want to get there a little earlier to make sure we all meet up. We have a short (less than 1 hr) run to Luling and then some great BBQ at City Market.

[azuul]

RECAP OF THE SAN ANTONIO/AUSTIN RUNNERS:

1. Steve and Kathy - option #1 (diehards)
2. Chef R. (and possibly T&J) - (#1)
3. Ben Kimball (from austinmini.org)
4. Brian and Jen (diehards)
5. Greg (Option #2) Look for a red/white MCS wandering around Shiner in search of the brewery. Oh, anyone know about how long it takes to get to Shiner from San Antonio
6. Molly, Dave & Doug- (option 3?) I'm driving in from Seguin...so I am planning to meet @ the brewery for the tour & Shiner/Luling Run
7. Robert & Suzi - option #3 (early risers)
8. Will for option 2.

The list is growing. There are at least 13 MINIs from Houston, and even some from Dallas I believe. So, how many MINIs makes a gaggle? :thumbsup

[weezer2282]

I killed a skunk on the way home tonight! :flame

[scuderia]

poor skunk, btw does your car stink?

I killed a skunk on the way home tonight! :flame

[weezer2282]

poor skunk, btw does your car stink?

I don't think so, but I will have to have some other people ride in it or just sit in it to smell it. I looked at the front and saw some damp substance(not sure if it was spray or guts) on the black plasctic bumper trim. I think I might have gotten away just in time.

My plastic lower grill in the front bumper popped out from bottoming it out last week or possibly from scraping it on the run yesterday. Looks like that will have to be upgraded to a metal grill. How difficult is it to change the lower grill?

[azuul]

I added some pics to the gallery from the Shiner run. Thanks for running with us, it was fun to have that many MINIs and also meet up with the Houston MINIs.

Robert & Suzi -- it was great to meet you. Hope to see you at the next event.

[scuderia]

the lower grill is pretty easy

I don't think so, but I will have to have some other people ride in it or just sit in it to smell it. I looked at the front and saw some damp substance(not sure if it was spray or guts) on the black plasctic bumper trim. I think I might have gotten away just in time.

My plastic lower grill in the front bumper popped out from bottoming it out last week or possibly from scraping it on the run yesterday. Looks like that will have to be upgraded to a metal grill. How difficult is it to change the lower grill?

[Will]

I added some pics to the gallery from the Shiner run. Thanks for running with us, it was fun to have that many MINIs and also meet up with the Houston MINIs.

Robert & Suzi -- it was great to meet you. Hope to see you at the next event.

Nice meeting everyone. I finally made it home with that 1/2 gallon of milk :D

Definately would like to go again, next time I'll stay for the movie.

I've added some pictures also.

[weezer2282]

I've added some more pics too. I had a great time. Check out the MINI signal! :thumbsup

[Jakedog]

Robert & Suzi -- it was great to meet you. Hope to see you at the next event.

Thanks Steve. We really enjoyed everything. It was great meeting you and Kathy, and Brian and Jennifer, along with everyone else. The Houston Minis had a great group also. I haven't looked at our pics yet but if we have some new ones I'll post those. I also have a .trk file from my GPS if anyone is interested. I haven't tried, but I hear you can load it to the upgraded version of Google Earth for those running PCs. (Not available for Mac yet)

Final count on the windshield was 2 cracks (one at the top is a nice Y shape) and a good chip. Also the front end paint and chrome looks like it went through a cheese grater. Oh well, battle scars. :o

[azuul]

Thanks Steve. We really enjoyed everything. It was great meeting you and Kathy, and Brian and Jennifer, along with everyone else. The Houston Minis had a great group also. I haven't looked at our pics yet but if we have some new ones I'll post those. I also have a .trk file from my GPS if anyone is interested. I haven't tried, but I hear you can load it to the upgraded version of Google Earth for those running PCs. (Not available for Mac yet)

Final count on the windshield was 2 cracks (one at the top is a nice Y shape) and a good chip. Also the front end paint and chrome looks like it went through a cheese grater. Oh well, battle scars. :oYes, Azuul has his share of battle scars, including a bazillion chips in and around the front grill. I also noticed that both of the plastic? covers for the parking lights are now chipped. Ah, yes, you run, you pay. :thumbsup

I wonder how hard those things are to replace?

[Will]

Yes Dr. Evil took a beating also :( Oh well it was still fun!! So um anyone know where to get good touch up paint :)

[weezer2282]

Mine is still too dirty to notice any battlescars. :rolleyes: Next weekend I'm sure I will find plenty. :thumbsup

[azuul]

Yes Dr. Evil took a beating also :( Oh well it was still fun!! So um anyone know where to get good touch up paint :)I will have a hard time with touch up paint, since the Electric Blue is that metallic paint :mad: . Oh well, Azuul can share his scar with his other MINI friends.

[dannys]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. Just wanted to say it was cool meeting some of you at the Shiner Fun Run. I'm terrible with names, especially with the addition of post names thrown in, but here goes. There was Steve & Kathy (Azuul), Will (Will), Greg (don't know Greg's post name), and I know there were some others that I'm not sure about the names. Please let me know if we met.

http://users3.ev1.net/~daniboy/minicooper/dannys_av.gif

I've posted some of the pics I took on the Shiner Fun Run at this website:

http://dannyspics.smugmug.com/gallery/747788

Anyway great to meet you & hope to see you at HCR or another event in the future.

[scuderia]

How can you forget Weezer :D . Hey Danny, this is Berk from San Antonio, I was not at Shiner run, so there is no way you would remember me:) Good to have you on board and hope to meet you soon...

Hi everyone, this is my first post. Just wanted to say it was cool meeting some of you at the Shiner Fun Run. I'm terrible with names, especially with the addition of post names thrown in, but here goes. There was Steve & Kathy (Azuul), Will (Will), Greg (don't know Greg's post name), and I know there were some others that I'm not sure about the names. Please let me know if we met.

http://users3.ev1.net/~daniboy/minicooper/dannys_av.gif

I've posted some of the pics I took on the Shiner Fun Run at this website:

http://dannyspics.smugmug.com/gallery/747788

Anyway great to meet you & hope to see you at HCR or another event in the future.

[azuul]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. Just wanted to say it was cool meeting some of you at the Shiner Fun Run. I'm terrible with names, especially with the addition of post names thrown in, but here goes. There was Steve & Kathy (Azuul), Will (Will), Greg (don't know Greg's post name), and I know there were some others that I'm not sure about the names. Please let me know if we met.

http://users3.ev1.net/~daniboy/minicooper/dannys_av.gif

I've posted some of the pics I took on the Shiner Fun Run at this website:

http://dannyspics.smugmug.com/gallery/747788

Anyway great to meet you & hope to see you at HCR or another event in the future.Hey Danny. Yep its Steve and Kathy (Azuul) although Kathy does have her own MINI (Ruby). It was great to share the runs, your sound box at the drive-in, and breakfast with you. We won't be at the HCR, but maybe we can arrange another joint event in the near future.

[Will]

Danny has great pictures. :)

Danny good meeting ya, lets get together at HCR. Hope to see Bob, Michelle and the rest of the gang at HCR too.

[scuderia]

Wow, this is the longest thread we had :D

[azuul]

Wow, this is the longest thread we had :DYes, but its morphed to several topics. Maybe its time to start a new thread. :eek2

[weezer2282]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. Just wanted to say it was cool meeting some of you at the Shiner Fun Run. I'm terrible with names, especially with the addition of post names thrown in, but here goes. There was Steve & Kathy (Azuul), Will (Will), Greg (don't know Greg's post name), and I know there were some others that I'm not sure about the names. Please let me know if we met.

http://users3.ev1.net/~daniboy/minicooper/dannys_av.gif

I've posted some of the pics I took on the Shiner Fun Run at this website:

http://dannyspics.smugmug.com/gallery/747788

Anyway great to meet you & hope to see you at HCR or another event in the future.

Hello Danny. It's me Greg, weezer, the quiet one. It was great to meet everyone from Houston on the Shiner run. I will be at the HCR and should see you there. Right now I'm switching my center console over from the center armrest style to the normal one, and I think I'm going to order that Euro parcel shelf and put that in at the same time hopefully. Seeing the people that had it on the Shiner run got me interested in that. How do you like the Alta intake? I'm hoping to add that soon too. :thumbsup

[dannys]

Hello Danny. It's me Greg, weezer, the quiet one. It was great to meet everyone from Houston on the Shiner run. I will be at the HCR and should see you there. Right now I'm switching my center console over from the center armrest style to the normal one, and I think I'm going to order that Euro parcel shelf and put that in at the same time hopefully. Seeing the people that had it on the Shiner run got me interested in that. How do you like the Alta intake? I'm hoping to add that soon too. :thumbsupCool, another name, post name & face synched up for me. It was good to meet you too & I'll look for ya in Fredericksburg. I really like my Alta cold air intake. Looks good, easy to access & clean, & you can hear the motor whine when you get on it now (I think it's the supercharger sound). Not sure how much power it added since I didn't dyno test it before & after.

[scuderia]

Danny,

I have ALTA CAI too, and I love it. It makes the supercharger louder, and the whistle you hear on high rpms is actually the air:) I just noticed something that it helped me getting extra couple of miles per galon.

Cool, another name, post name & face synched up for me. It was good to meet you too & I'll look for ya in Fredericksburg. I really like my Alta cold air intake. Looks good, easy to access & clean, & you can hear the motor whine when you get on it now (I think it's the supercharger sound). Not sure how much power it added since I didn't dyno test it before & after.

[dannys]

Danny,

I have ALTA CAI too, and I love it. It makes the supercharger louder, and the whistle you hear on high rpms is actually the air:) I just noticed something that it helped me getting extra couple of miles per galon.Hi scuderiamini!

I haven't noticed my mpg going up at all after the ALTA CAI installation. In fact it may have gone down just a little, but that's probably because I've been driving it a little harder. It's fun to hear the whine :thumbsup

[chefrichie]

Hi Danny...
I'm chef richie. Chili red and black mcs with the offset stripe. It was good to meet y'all and fun to drive and hang together. We'll have to do it again soon.

Cheers
-r

[dannys]

Hi Danny...
I'm chef richie. Chili red and black mcs with the offset stripe. It was good to meet y'all and fun to drive and hang together. We'll have to do it again soon.

Cheers
-rHi chef, same here!

Hey was it you that suggested the BBQ place in Luling? If so - great choice!!

[chefrichie]

I didn't suggest it, but I definitely agreed with the choice. That there's BBQ the way it should be! :D

[scuderia]

Well,
the thread keeps getting longer and longer. BTW, Chef, I think I met you at the first anniversary of STMC. If I am correct, you were the only exciting guy there:D

PS: Steve, I really do not remember you being there, please do not misunderstand me :bows

[chefrichie]

Berk,
I was there, but the first anniversary was BIG...we even took a run around NB and drove the circle downtown...do you mean the fairly lightly attended 2nd anniversary? I just might have stood out from that crowd...

Anyway, thanks...and I hope to see more of you!
I try to get out as much as I can...love to meet 'n' motor!
:cool:

[azuul]

PS: Steve, I really do not remember you being there, please do not misunderstand me :bowsGood thing, since i was NOT at the first HCR. I was at the second HCR (last year). And I won't be at the 3rd HCR -- we're on vacation as we speak. See you at the next one, though.

[Will]

Good thing, since i was NOT at the first HCR. I was at the second HCR (last year). And I won't be at the 3rd HCR -- we're on vacation as we speak. See you at the next one, though.

take lots of pictures for the rest of us

[azuul]

take lots of pictures for the rest of usDoing that. Drove behind a DS/B MCS yesterday with a MINI Motoring Society of Hawaii sticker on the rear windshield. Wondered why she wasn't responding as I followed her. Then I realized my wife and I were in a Chevy Malibu and not one of our MINIs!!!! :D

We are looking for the MINI dealer in Honolulu so we can take a picture there, but so far we can't find it. We'll keep looking.

[chefrichie]

WOW...this is one crazy thread...it now reaches all the way from Shiner, TX to Honolulu, HI... :D

Hope you're having a great time...done any surfing???
chef r

[azuul]

WOW...this is one crazy thread...it now reaches all the way from Shiner, TX to Honolulu, HI... :D

Hope you're having a great time...done any surfing???
chef rNo surfing, but we did some snorkeling!! :dancing