MM-Odometer, Where we went in August

The MADMEN were busy again in August, multiplying in numbers and racking up mileage in our trusty chariots.

After all the waiting and wondering the current MADMEN Co-Chairs remain in office.  Marsha Carter and Barney Rael will continue to head up the Tucson chapter of the DMC.

MINI Munchies was at Macayo’s Eastside where the food and drink are great and the company even more so. Our hostess for the evening was unable to attend as her trusty chariot fell ill, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves. In addition to new member faces in attendance we also recruited another new membership!

Several MADMEN journeyed to Mesa for an Elvis Tribute concert with three Elvi performing, then motored to North Phoenix for a Metal Elvis performance. We arrived back in Tucson at 4am. That’s right, 4am. Who says the MADMEN are old and staid?

Vikki pictured below with THE METAL KING & THE MONSTERS OF ROCK

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The highlight of the month was Show Low Weekend at Rael’s Wild Boar Ranch. We did not drive up as a group because of work schedules and we went in different directions on Saturday but everyone had a blast. One group headed for the Petrified Forest where we found a group of Brit bikers to chat up and oh yes, we saw rocks. One group went antiquing, another group visited gun shops and one group stayed at the ranch to prepare the most fabulous dinner of pulled pork, beans and … well, you should have been there. We took the long way home from Show Low via Hwy. 191, Hwy. 666, Coronado Trail or Devil’s Hwy., call it what you want but call it fun. Our pace allowed for the enjoyment of the natural beauty of the area and no one got car-sick.
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We ended the month at The Happy Rooster, a favorite breakfast spot of the MADMEN and 35 of us were in attendance. This was a record-breaking number for our Last Saturday breakfast and the majority of us were able to participate in the run out through the Tanque Verde valley after, where we ended up at The Red Barn Country Store, an antique/used store that supports Old Pueblo Children’s Services.
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September is going to be another mileage-adding but fabulous month.

My MINI Has the Muchies is September 12. and we’ll be heading East to the Longhorn Steakburger.

MGA- MINI Grand Adventure is September 20-22. Contact the MADMEN co-chairs or look on the Club Events page for more info.

Last Saturday of the Month Breakfast will be September 28 at Lupita’s Cafe in Marana and will include a scenic drive through the Saguaro National Monument West.

Be sure to check out the club calendar or email the MADMENofTucson@gmail.com for more information on any event or how to meet up with us.

(0) Comments | Posted in MADMEN ODOMETER — by Barney Rael on 08/31/13

MADMEN Odometer, Where we went in July

MADMEN were busy and prolific in July.

Our MINIs were hungry for Greek so we munched at Fronimo’s Greek Cafe on a very hot and humid evening.

The DMC annual meeting was well attended. The election results are posted in the forum, congratulations to this years team of officers. The food, service and room temperature at the chosen location were not up to what we have experienced in the past and we were quite upset about it. We apologize to any of you who were uncomfortable and/or not fed.

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MINI of Tucson held an open house for new and old MINI owners with plenty of barbecue, visiting and we made new friends and enrolled new members! The road rally through the mean and dangerous streets of Tucson, into the foothills and out to Agua Caliente Park was quite an adventure for some but we all arrived intact and enjoyed more visiting and a stroll through the park. Excellent route!

Last Saturday Breakfast was at May’s Counter, chicken and waffles a specialty. It may have been breakfast time but dinner items were also being served, so everybody was well fed and happy. We also got some more new members enrolled!

August events are:

MINI Munchies at Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen on Broadway August 8.

Wild Boar Ranch Weekend in Show Low August 23-25.

Last Saturday Breakfast at Happy Rooster August 31 with a short drive to follow.

Check the DMC forum or DMC Facebook events for more information on MADMEN events.  Emaill us for more information and how to meet up with the Motoring And Dining MiNi Enthusiast Network of TucsonMADMENofTucson@gmail.com

 

(0) Comments | Posted in MADMEN ODOMETER — by Barney Rael on 08/06/13