MTM2009 - OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

[Billy]

Serious hard luck Pat.

Rang home today and another 5 entries arrived this morning. I don't have all the names but once myself and Neil arrive back in north Cork tomorrow, I'll post up a full list of names and send out accommodation lists to all of them.

The great news is that we have now definitely got 53 Minis taking part in MTM2009, the same number as back in 1999, the very first MTM.

More detailed info tomorrow,

Billy

[just_st3v3n]

nice one! it'l be a good session afterwards so
fair play to ya's lads!! hope the two of you are doing this travelling in a mini or a marcos for that matter to keep in mind not to pick the ''too'' bumpy roads

steven

[Billy]

Steven,

Anyone on 13s is going to suffer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Billy

[just_st3v3n]

thank god im on 12's so ...

[Billy]

Entries 45 & 46 from Paul & Mick Glennon with their 2 Minis;
Entry 47 from Donal Lunney, a new member from Cavan (welcome);
Entry 48 is Danny Skelly
Entry 49 is Larry Whelan
Entry 50 is Tom Dunne
Entry 51 is Mick Dunne
Entry 52 is Colman Liddy
Entry 53 is new member Simon O'Reilly from Leitrim
Entry 54 is Cormac Sheridan
Entry 55 is Steven Joziasse

I'll be sending out receipts and accommodation lists to everyone today.

Well done folks. It looks like it will be a record entry.

Billy

[Billy]

Everyone above who supplied an e-mail address on their MTM entry form has now been e-mailed a receipt and a list of accommodation at both ends. Those with e-mail will have the same posted out but as there is no post today or Monday, it will be midweek before they receive it.

Billy

[sprintmini]

Great result for the 10 year anniversary getting over 50 minis together well done.
Quick question, do you have to have two people in the mini on the run? will there be map reading etc?
Only reason I ask is because my better half is not now coming as she has realised the mileage involved and as she suffers from a bad back we have decided she should stay at home.
I will therefore be travelling on my own hence the question.

[kerryminigringo]

No need for two,the event is designed so that the minis will always be in a convoy so all you have to do is follow the cars in front.The two route book system works a treat as there is no point in tearing off like a maniac because everyone must arrive at the halfway point before the next book is given.

[sprintmini]

Cheers for the reply
Thats great I can make it on my own in that case.
I was all ready with the car prepped and I have just noticed the steering rack has developed a tightness and some play so new rack on order so that will be a pain to fit.
Oh well all the joys of mini ownership eh!!

[macker]

Dermot,

you have pm

[Billy]

While KMG is right in that it's possible to do MTM on your own, the last time I did on my own was in the Hornet 2 years ago and I'd be slow to do it again. The craic was much better last year when I had a co-pilot. My co-driver again this year is Jim Marlow from the US who is flying in especially for MTM. Jim is a BINI driver but we don't hold that against the man (Howdy Jim).

Dermot, perhaps a wanted ad for a co-driver/navigator would be worthwhile and would also keep the costs down.

Billy

[sprintmini]

While KMG is right in that it's possible to do MTM on your own, the last time I did on my own was in the Hornet 2 years ago and I'd be slow to do it again. The craic was much better last year when I had a co-pilot. My co-driver again this year is Jim Marlow from the US who is flying in especially for MTM. Jim is a BINI driver but we don't hold that against the man (Howdy Jim).

Dermot, perhaps a wanted ad for a co-driver/navigator would be worthwhile and would also keep the costs down.

Billy

Billy
To be honest I dont mind driving on my own and as my GT is set up rather stiff im sure the co-driver would soon tire of the ride quality.
Still im out to enjoy myself and have a laugh along the way.

Regards

[Billy]

YOu might want to soften up the suspension a bit. Neil and I did the recce last week in a lovely comfy Citroen and we still felt the odd bump in spots.

Billy

[sprintmini]

Right
Back in the garage for me then to soften the ride

[Billy]

Just back from a very long day doing a final recce of the southern part of MTM2009. Hydrolastic will definitely be your only man. I've sorted a very entertaining brekkie stop and the owner was delighted that we will be stopping there.

Sleep calls.

Billy

[sprintmini]

I have the suspension wound right up looking more like a 4x4 than a mini at the moment.

Im intrigued about the brekkie stop.

[EAMOSPUD]

Looks like I,m in for a Bumpy ride so.
My mini is setup like a gocart.
I think there is a suspension on it, But one thing is for sure it aint working.

Any one selling cushions.

[Billy]

Eamonn,

We called MTM2007 "The Numb Bum Run".

Expect something similar this year, particularly in the southern end up to the lunch stop.

Billy

[JayJay]

just wanted to say sorry to miss the M2M this year and enjoy the weekend everyone

[Billy]

Thanks Jill. We'll take loads of photos.

Billy

[THOMAS]

Sorry to be missing also hope everyone has a great weekend.