MINI owners annual Meet & Greet, at the top of Mount Washington, NH New to MINIsOnTop?
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MOT2009 videos
Here is our first MINIsOnTop 2009 video, by Ben Martin – and what a great one it is 
Thanks, Ben!
Here is an Animoto video of my MINIsOnTop 2009 pictures:
(YouTube version here)
MOT2009 picture links
Well, another MINIsOnTop has been and gone – but the pictures remain for us to enjoy! With a great new location, many wonderful MINI owners, and helpful weather, we feel that MOT2009 was the best yet!
Soon, we will put together some proper write-ups on the event, but for now here are links to pictures posted by attendees:
GBMINI’s Gallery pictures
Peter Braun’s Flickr pictures
Leif Hardison’s Flickr pictures
Tarra Bausk’s Flickr pictures
Stephen Lee’s Flickr pictures
Jeff, Heather and Dave of HVMini Shutterfly pictures
Michael Smith’s MobileMe pictures
Robert Klein’s Gallery (time limited!)
David Libbey’s Flickr pictures: Day one, Day two
Deborra Zukowski’s Facebook pictures
Melanie Presnell’s Facebook pictures
Niki Mello’s Picasa pictures
Josh Wardell’s pictures (coming soon!)
Kim Rossey’s Flickr pictures
Joe Puleo’s pictures: Group 1
Connie Guerin’s Facebook pictures
Sheena Vanderley’s Flickr pictures
David Schofield’s Flickr pictures
Hunter Flatt’s Shutterfly pictures
Ricardo Dodge’s Flickr pictures
There’s also a “group pool” of MINIsOnTop pictures on Flickr – click here to visit
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #5
The big day is almost here, folks! Less than 24 hours to go!
We’ve had a few last-minute donations come in from some very generous sponsors!
MINI of Manhattan has generously donated the very cool kiddie pedal car.
We have a $50 certificate good for a vacation package through Travel Plus in Coventry, RI (who did a fantastic job with the Massachusetts Motoring Club island cruise this past April).
Robert Cahill has put up an M7 Tuning 180 degree thermostat, for the ‘02 to ‘06 Cooper and Cooper S or ‘04 to ‘08 Cooper or Cooper S Convertible.
And finally, Jeremy “GoodE” Hosegood of Out of Line Design has donated four $50 gift certificates, good for any of his services. GoodE does some wicked vinyl stripes; you’ll see lots of his work this weekend!
Drive safe out there, and be sure to come check out the raffle items tonight and tomorrow!
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #4
Wow, only 7 days to go, and the donors are still lining up! Thank you so much!
DDMWorks is offering up one of their cold air intakes for the R50, R53 or R56 (winner’s choice, of course).
Loon Mountain has graciously donated four Gondola Skyride tickets good for this summer and fall.
We received three Mt. Washington Auto Road passes, which will be bundled with the Mt. Washington Observatory family memberships from Oxford Motorsports.
Fanatical, 3-GP-owning MINI-friend George Constantinou kicked in four Shell gas cards, which will be bundled with the Mt. Washington Observatory and Loon Mountain packages.
Newly-minted Greasy’s Garage will install a 15% pulley for one lucky R53 owner at their shop in Worcester, MA.
Way Motor Works has a special gift for the person who has had to work the hardest to make their trip fun (or survivable)!
And finally, we have one minor correction: Becca Wathen-Dunn’s scarves are loom-woven, not knit. (You should see the loom; it’s a work of art, itself!) … and they’re red and black, which’ll go nicely with my MINI …
Be sure to check out our past sponsor shout-outs to see what other fun raffle items and donations await you at this year’s MINIsOnTop!
MINI USA Sponsorship of the “Saturday Night Feeder”
When the sun sets at the summit on Saturday night, the party is just
beginning!
Make sure you (carefully) descend the Auto Road and high-tail it back
to the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel for the:
MINIUSA Saturday Night Feeder!
This year our wonderful and supportive friends at MINIUSA are
sponsoring the “after-party” for the climb to the summit of Mt.
Washington. After watching the sunset from 6,288’, we will all gather
at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel for some extremely yummy hors
d’oeuvres, socializing, music, multi-media presentations, and general
MINI-type revelry. All that is needed is for you to bring your MINI,
your good nature, and some cash if you wish to frequent the bar. You
might also consider a modest, optional donation to Make-A-Wish and the
Mt. Washington Observatory when entering the shindig.
This is a very popular event and those in the know arrive close to the
9:00 start time in order to make sure they get in on the epicurean
delights as the hors d’oeuvres will be served on a first come – first
served basis. You snooze – you lose!
Our thanks to MINIUSA who have supported every MINIsOnTop since 2004!
What a great way to close out the MINIsOnTop weekend!
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #3
We are pleased to have the support of these companies for MINIsOnTop 2009, donating items which will help us raise money for this years charities:
- Aesthetic Creations provides two $50 gift certificates
- The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel offers a Weekend Getaway comprising a room for two nights and a day pass for three people to enjoy the Alpine Slide and selected Attitash attractions
- MINI owner Becca Wathen Dunn donates a hand knitted scarf
- the family of lost but much loved MINI owner Dan McDonald donates a huge range of MINI memorabilia, including a large Monte Carlo Mini print, autographed by John Cooper and Paddy Hopkirk
- MINI owners Dave Schofield & Nancy Kanner donate two Booty bags
- Detailers Paradise provides two Prima Gift Sets
- Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds provides (2) Luxury Box Tickets to the July 3rd, 2009 Red Sox vs. Seattle game
- MINI USA provides a range of MINI-themed items including luggage, and a car cover as well as their sponsorship of Saturday Night’s “Saturday Night Feeder”
- Tire Rack provides a $50 gift certificate
Also, see these links for previously announced sponsors:
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #2 (Light In Sight, OutMotoring, Oxford Motorsports, Susan Freda studio)
Herb Chambers MINI lease raffle
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #1 (Bavarian Autosport, Bentley Publishers, GBMINI circuits, Pooch Style, Whalen Shift Machine)
MINI of Peabody Saturday breakfast
New Country MINI Sundaes on Friday
MOT2009 “time line”
Folks new to MINIsOnTop often wonder exactly how our MINI weekend is organized. We have a booklet, beautifully created by Beth, which is mailed out in the registration packs and contains full details – including a “time line” on the back page.
But if you can’t wait for the registration pack, here is a copy of that time line:
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #2
We are pleased to have the support of these companies for MINIsOnTop 2009, donating items which will help us raise money for this years charities:
- Light in Sight provides 20 lenses to enable easy viewing of traffic lights (very much personally recommended!)
- OutMotoring provides an assortment of excellent give-aways, including replacement gauge faces
- Oxford Motorsports provides three memberships to the Mount Washington Observatory
- Susan Freda Studio provides a beautiful sterling silver organic interweave necklace
Also, see these links for previously announced sponsors:
Herb Chambers MINI lease raffle
MOT2009 sponsor shout-out #1 (Bavarian Autosport, Bentley Publishers, GBMINI circuits, Pooch Style, Whalen Shift Machine)
MINI of Peabody Saturday breakfast
New Country MINI Sundaes on Friday
Win a MINI lease from Herb Chambers MINI of Boston
MINIsOnTop is thrilled to announce that, for the fifth year running, Herb Chambers MINI of Boston is able to support raising money for our charities by donating a one year lease of a MINI Cooper!
Specifications include:
Pepper White / Black roof MINI Cooper
Manual transmission
Premium package (includes sunroof, auto a/c, leather steering wheel with cruise & stereo controls)
Cold Weather package (includes heated front seats, heated mirrors, heated washer jets)
15″ wheels with all-season tires
Dynamic Stability Control (includes traction control & ABS)
Raffle tickets can be purchased at MINIsOnTop 2009 (June 26/27), or can be ordered by mail before the event – please download this order form, fill in and mail with check to MINIsOnTop, PO Box 617, Essex, MA 01929. Please include a stamped, addressed, envelope if you wish the ticket stubs mailed to you.
Tickets are also available by visiting Herb Chambers MINI of Boston.
The raffle draw will be held at MINIsOnTop, on June 27. Need not be present to win.
IMPORTANT: This is a one year (12 month) lease of a MINI Cooper, maximum 15,000 miles, sponsored by Herb Chambers MINI of Boston; does not include insurance, tax, title, or license fees. Winner must execute and terminate the lease at the Herb Chambers MINI of Boston location.
MOT2009 Event Routes
MINIsOnTop 2009 is located around the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, but there are various associated events happening both on the way and after arrival.
If you want to join with other MINIs on the way to the hotel, consider the Yankee Candle Caravan or the Boston Caravan, both of which meet at “Area 51″ – then two different caravan routes to the hotel.
Then on Saturday morning, we meet at Loon Mountain parking lot, before driving the Kancamagus Highway (or either of two routes through Franconia); and Saturday afternoon we head over to Mount Washington Auto Road, prior to ascending the mountain.
To enable attendees to plan their driving weekend, MINIsOnTop has created a set of linked MapQuest maps which show the various driving routes available – a document detailing all routes is available for download here, or click on the links below. Please ensure that you print out all maps you need PRIOR to leaving for MINIsOnTop – route maps will not be included in your registration pack …
Caravan route from Boston to Area 51
Caravan route from Yankee Candle to Area 51
Short route from Area 51 to Attitash Grand Summit Hotel
Scenic route from Area 51 to Attitash Grand Summit Hotel
Route from Attitash Grand Summit Hotel to Loon Mountain parking lot (return route)
Kancamagus Highway scenic drive from Loon to Attitash
Franconia scenic drive from Loon to Attitash (alternate to Kancamagus)
Franconia scenic & twisty drive from Loon to Attitash (alternate to Kancamagus)
Route from Attitash Grand Summit Hotel to Mount Washington Auto Road (return route)
For quick reference there is also this handy single page showing the locations of Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, Loon Mountain parking lot, and Mount Washington Auto Road.