WRAPUP:  What a fun event!!  The weather was perfect for some Motoring and outdoor visiting.  We had 10 MINIs assemble in DeKalb including a brand new MINI Coupe just hours off the dealers lot, and a couple MINIs in costume.  After a bit of hangout time, we took a visit to a nearby Corn Maze/Pumpkin farm.  Afterwards we all headed back to the Trostles, and enjoyed a delicious meal, snacks, deserts, and drinks in a very festive house, and also enjoyed  hanging out by the backyard fire pit.  Huge thanks to Jerry, Laurel and Sarah for hosting such a great party!!

Photos by: Steve |

CMMC members Jerry, Laurel, and Sarah have invited the Chicago MINI Motoring Club out to their home in DeKalb to celebrate Halloween this year.  Enjoy food, drink, desserts and a trip out to an area corn maze!!

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WRAPUP:  What an incredible event!!  We had a little bit of trouble with our original planned starting location, but after a couple moves we secured a hassle free meetup spot.  We took a short scenic drive on some twisty roads and were then given the ful VIP treatment at the museum.  We were treated to donuts and soft drinks, and a full and detailed tour of the workshop and museum areas, with a history of most of the cars in the collection.  Words cannot do justice to describe the interesting cars, so take a look through the pictures below..

Huge thanks to Ken for being such a gracious host to our club, and to Arnie and Lena for helping with the arrangements.

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Photos by: Steve | Francis |

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