WRAPUP: Great weather and a great drive!! We had a large turnout of almost 30 MINIs of all colors and styles.. We had quite a few first timers who I suspect will be back for more drives. We took a fun and twisty route up around Lake Geneva and back. Huge thanks to Chris for all the route planning and and for taking the lead driving position on the route!!
Send links to photos or video to steve@chicagominiclub.com and I’ll add it here.
Photos by: Steve (and Allie E.) | Eric T |
June 22nd will be a drive from the western suburbs, running thru some fun back roads including a loop around Lake Geneva and back.
WHAT: An 80 mile fun drive around some area roads
WHEN: Sunday June 22nd Departure at 10:30am
WHERE: Start is in the parking lot at Donley’s Steakhouse 8512 S Union Rd, Union, IL 60180
End destination will be in the town square in Woodstock Illinois
WHO: Chicago MINI Motoring Club members or potential members
WHY: Just for fun..
WHAT TO BRING: A full tank of gas, MINI clothing appropriate for the weather, option FRS radio tuned to Channel 1, subchannel 1, a camera, and a smile.
NOTE: We do not have firm lunch plans at the end of the drive at this time, but there are several close by places in downtown Woodstock.. Depending on the size of our group, we may need to split up in several locations.
ALSO: There may not be bathrooms available at the starting area, so please plan accordingly!!
Huge thanks to Chris M. and Francis for the drive idea and planning!!
I will be there
I’m In! Can’t wait… first drive with the new MINI!
I’ll more than likely be there : )
Tawana and I will be there
Beth and I will be there.
We’ll be there.
Nancy and I will also be coming
Looking forward to it!!
Count Jen and I in.
Lee & Phyllis will be there, maybe with Eric & Allie.
This is right in our neck of the woods! We live within minutes of Donleys :). Donley’s has great food and a huge dining room…so if you get a huge group, you could always end where you started. Woodstock has a great place ~Nikos Red Mill Tavern~ has great food as well!!! A bit smaller…but a great place to eat! Indoor and outdoor seating 🙂
Lori, that sounds awesome! Do you think I can get my mini-horse-in-my-MINI picture on Sunday? =)
Oh…lol…and Dave and I are IN 🙂
Sounds great! Love that it ends in Woodstock. Will try to make this one for sure.
Hope to make it down for this drive. Sounds like fun!!
looking forward to a great ride!
Shawn and I will be coming .
Just became new members! Looking forward to our first event with the new Mini!
I plan to attend. Looking forward to it!
I’ll be there! Looking forward to a bit of spirited driving!
I’m in
Weather permitting!
It was a most enjoyable drive. Thanks!
Great Drive – lot’s of fun! Hope Lori and Dave made it home safe. Thanks everyone.
Yea.. they were ok. bummer on the flat tire.
Very fun drive.. big thanks to Chris M!!