Irish Mini Owners Club

Billy wrote:

Tony Cooney wrote: I'm keeping all my options open Billy..........

Jutta didn't believe you the last time you used that line!

As I won't know my travel arrangements until February when I get my exam dates, I've provisionally booked my accommodation for the Monday night here http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187899-d1761208-Reviews-Gate_52-Pisa_Province_of_Pisa_Tuscany.html There is no charge for room cancellations ...

There's a 4 hour stopover in Stansted so I wouldn't worry about missing the connection. A friend of mine has missed her onward flight from Leeds this morning because the Ryanair flight from Dublin was delayed......... :( Ryanair is a point to point airline with each flight sector booked seperately ...

Pah, ly ons!!!!

The hotel is walking distance from the Airport and only 20 mins by bus in to Pisa City Centre so might have an afternoon exploring there on the Monday

Plus, I've had experiences TWICE in the past of missing 'connecting' flights at stansted with Ryanair!

Flying option: Ryanair: Thurs 16th May Depart Dublin at 09:15am Arrive Pisa at 13:00 Tues 21st May Depart Pisa at 07:05am Arrive Dublin at 09:05am Cost: €96 return Terravision http://www.terravision.eu/florence_pisa.html operate a coach service from Pisa Airport to Florence for as little as €4.99 (i...

1. Neil (car will be finished in full 60s period race spec over Christmas) 2. Paul Kelly - ERA Mini Turbo, Irish 1100 Special in bronze, Irish Mini pickup, Irish mini Van 3. Chris Courtney - 1963 Morris Mini Pick Up, 2002 Rover Mini Seven 4. Mike Dennenhy - Mini Cooper S 1071 1963 5. Aidan Mc Grath-...

Thanks to everyone who came on todays run, braved the chilly weather & foggy hills!

We'd members (nice to see some newer members out too) from all the regions and, as usual, a good sociable day followed by much needed soup n sambos in An Grianán in Termonfeckin.

Tony.

Darran's very quiet...........

Hi folks, All set for the run on Sunday!!? Beaulieu House have advised that they are not in a position to provide catering on Sunday. Instead, after we visit the house & museum we will go to the Gatehouse Tearooms at An Grianán which is run by the ICA and is close by. Click on the link below to ...

Bump.

Will need to confirm numbers with Beaulieu house early next week so if you intend coming on this run please add your name and the number of people in your car to the above list.

Tony

Bumping this up now that it will be the next Eastern Region run. All members welcome

keith wrote:thats insane....

We all go mad in different ways!

Yes, I'm provisionally available for any of those dates too

Red/white Cooper, 00 MN reg parked in driveway on Morehampton Road Donnybrook on a regular basis

Sex on wheels!

Love how it's taken over the BMW parking spot

Hi again folks, Beaulieu House have offered Sunday 25th November as an alternative date for our North Eastern Autumn Run. This will make an ideal pre Christmas event for the club. Before I get back to confirm with Beaulieu House, can you add your name to the list below ASAP if you plan on going: 1. ...

kerryminigringo wrote:Really coming together now and looking great,not sure the blankie on the roof is going to catch on though.

Ah Aidan, leave Keith's baby alone, all kids love their blankie!!

SSI is looking great Keith. Looking forward to seeing it out & about

Starting to take shape now. Looks like a perfect paint job

Any more details about the run on 30th for those who don't attend the MICKS meetings??

Starting point?? Time?? etc etc....

Hi Stuart,

Martin Murphy, the Eastern Region Rep has a post about that show/track event in the Events Section;
Here's the link:

http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8648

Fair play Darran. Looks like I missed out on a well organised event

[/code] THIS RUN HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER - SEE POST BELOW: Hi Folks, Following requests for a run in the northern end of the region, I'm organising a run for Sun 25th November which will take in some nice scenic Mini driving roads of North County Dublin, East Meath and Louth cu...

Nice set of delph at 11:54!!

For an indepth insight into the financial and social misgivings of BMC/BL have a read of 'British Leyland:Chronicle of a Car Crash by Christopher Cowin'.

You'd probably be better off putting that 850 engine into your red car. It would use less oil.....!!!