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MITM Day 5 Aspen Run and 5th GP

August 11, 2007 on 11:00 pm | In MINIS in the Mountain, Recent Posts |

Another fun day and I think I may have finally gotten close to aclimated to the altitude only to have to leave tomorrow.  

Had a choice of several morning runs but waited around until 10am for the scheduled Mini Classic run.   While waiting Walter and Angela in GP0880 arrived making him the 5th GP in attendance. (GP0154,  GP0880, GP1099, GP1790 and GP1996) and here is Robert Ballard and his TwistyBitz MCS.

There was only one Mini Classic present this morning and Colorado local Kenn Lively who has owned classics since ‘67 and owns this magnificant Sportspack led GP and several other MINIs for a great run up to Lakeland Pass.   It was so awesome following this great little car and watching it go through twists and turns.  I can’t wait to get a Classic.

Once we got on top of Loveland pass we stopped for some pixs.

Nigel wanted nothing more then to ride back with Kenn. and GP had a great time playing with the Classic.

In the afternoon GP led several MINIs on the Aspen Run up to Independance Pass (12,095ft) which was the best run of the weekend with great twisty roads and incredible mountain views.  Once on top Nigel and the bears had a chance for some pictures and Chloe got a little fresh with me and GP.

 

Got back to Copper by 5:30 with enough time to refresh and head over for cocktails and a great dinner where we were honored to be invited to sit at the TwistyBitz table by Robert and Kittie Ballard.  Thanks again and it was great to finally meet you.  

When dinner started it began to rain but only one side of the building.  We could see it pouring on the right side but straight ahead and to the left nothing. You had to be there to see it. 

MITM was a great fun filled event and met many new MINI enthusiast, several GP owners and ran into several folks from Metroplex MINI club who also drove up from Dallas.   Now it is time to pack and its the long road back to Dallas in the morning.

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