Comments on: MINIs on the Dragon 2008 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: COOP 310 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216716 COOP 310 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:34:46 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216716 <p>I think that it is not a lack of attendance, but rather a lack of registration. I would expect the event to be just as busy as last year. I think that there are just fewer people registering for the organized events.</p> I think that it is not a lack of attendance, but rather a lack of registration. I would expect the event to be just as busy as last year. I think that there are just fewer people registering for the organized events.

]]> By: Melissa @ Motor Trend http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216599 Melissa @ Motor Trend Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:56:22 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216599 <p>I'm driving out from CALI!! I'm so ready!</p> I’m driving out from CALI!! I’m so ready!

]]> By: Drill http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216547 Drill Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:37:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216547 <p>To be honest, I don't think MOTD can handle many more than there were last year (Although y'all should go if for no other reason than to prove me wrong, lol). The whole Fontana area was pretty consistently crowded last May and the demand for local lodging has increased A LOT! Regardless, I'm on the wrong continent to attend this year and wish everyone well!</p> To be honest, I don’t think MOTD can handle many more than there were last year (Although y’all should go if for no other reason than to prove me wrong, lol). The whole Fontana area was pretty consistently crowded last May and the demand for local lodging has increased A LOT! Regardless, I’m on the wrong continent to attend this year and wish everyone well!

]]> By: c4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216541 c4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:00:56 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216541 <p>Steve, do you think the economy + gas prices are discouraging people from going to the dragon...or....the event has lost its luster?</p> Steve, do you think the economy + gas prices are discouraging people from going to the dragon…or….the event has lost its luster?

]]> By: Steve http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216518 Steve Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:06:56 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216518 <p>Unfortunately this year is not breaking any records wrt registration, we are down about 200 registrations with 3 days left......</p> Unfortunately this year is not breaking any records wrt registration, we are down about 200 registrations with 3 days left……

]]> By: c4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216471 c4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:03:54 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216471 <p>Hey Gabe, a great new stage in your life is about to unfold. You may not be able to make it to many events in the first year or two, but once that little kid grows you'll have the #1 fan of everything you do.</p> <p>We have ourselves missed out of many events and travel opportunities during the first year and a half. But they grow so fast you have to enjoy every waking moment with them.</p> <p>I am sure you both are going to have a blast. Nothing beats the enthusiastic grins coming from that little passenger in the back seat. That's what life is all about.</p> <p>See you in Miami!</p> Hey Gabe, a great new stage in your life is about to unfold. You may not be able to make it to many events in the first year or two, but once that little kid grows you’ll have the #1 fan of everything you do.

We have ourselves missed out of many events and travel opportunities during the first year and a half. But they grow so fast you have to enjoy every waking moment with them.

I am sure you both are going to have a blast. Nothing beats the enthusiastic grins coming from that little passenger in the back seat. That’s what life is all about.

See you in Miami!

]]> By: Ryephile http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216468 Ryephile Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:26:58 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216468 <p>Bummer you can't make it this year Gabe! Maybe one of these years we'll finally meet in person! LOL</p> Bummer you can’t make it this year Gabe! Maybe one of these years we’ll finally meet in person! LOL

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216449 Gabe Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:23:14 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216449 <blockquote> <p>We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS.</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks!</p> <blockquote> <p>The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.</p> </blockquote> <p>Good question. Unfortunately I won't be there either due to the location and my wife's due date. However I would recommend Sheboygan or Kohler. However MINI USA will announce official hotels very soon.</p> <blockquote> <p>I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!</p> </blockquote> <p>Sounds like we found our first MOTD correspondent!</p>

We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS.

Thanks!

The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.

Good question. Unfortunately I won’t be there either due to the location and my wife’s due date. However I would recommend Sheboygan or Kohler. However MINI USA will announce official hotels very soon.

I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!

Sounds like we found our first MOTD correspondent!

]]> By: Doug Travis http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216445 Doug Travis Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:07:17 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216445 <p>We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS. The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.</p> We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS. The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.

]]> By: MaxMCS http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216439 MaxMCS Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:45:11 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216439 <p>A real shame I won't be making it this year, I've always wanted to go!!</p> A real shame I won’t be making it this year, I’ve always wanted to go!!

]]> By: agranger http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216425 agranger Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:35:00 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216425 <p>Awwww. No Gabe for us. You mean that I had to listen to months of "T minus 89 days and counting until AMVIV" and no WRR representative at MOTD?</p> <p>I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!</p> Awwww. No Gabe for us. You mean that I had to listen to months of “T minus 89 days and counting until AMVIV” and no WRR representative at MOTD?

I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216414 Edge Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:23:13 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216414 <p>Sorry to see you guys won't make it this year. Hope to catch up with you all next year! :)</p> Sorry to see you guys won’t make it this year. Hope to catch up with you all next year! :)

]]> By: bluzeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216402 bluzeke Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:53:17 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216402 <p>. . . say it ain't so Gabe - was really hoping to see the CREW one last time at the Dragon while you were still a MINK. (MINI Infatuated, No Kids) All the best to you and yours in the land of Bimmers and Baby Seats. ;-)</p> . . . say it ain’t so Gabe – was really hoping to see the CREW one last time at the Dragon while you were still a MINK. (MINI Infatuated, No Kids) All the best to you and yours in the land of Bimmers and Baby Seats. ;-)

]]> By: callahan http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216400 callahan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:39:32 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216400 <p>Timing is everything! My R56 will not arrive at the dealer until the day AFTER MOTD ends. There's always next year.</p> Timing is everything! My R56 will not arrive at the dealer until the day AFTER MOTD ends. There’s always next year.

]]> By: Mowse http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216399 Mowse Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:27:49 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216399 <p>That sucks Gabe. You don't get to try out your new ride. I hope there will be 700 cars there. I saw 305 cars registered as of yesterday. Is there another source other than NA?</p> That sucks Gabe. You don’t get to try out your new ride. I hope there will be 700 cars there. I saw 305 cars registered as of yesterday. Is there another source other than NA?

]]> By: Craig http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-216394 Craig Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/14/minis-on-the-dragon-2008/#comment-216394 <p>Will the police be joining the fun this year as well?</p> Will the police be joining the fun this year as well?

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