As a fellow Mini owner, I would suggest leaving the spare tire at home,
filling the the well with ice/beer/soda and leaving a package of Zig-Zags on
the front seat. But's that just one man's opinion......and heck, I'm from
MA and watch curling!!!!!!!!
Relax and have fun.
Geoff Branch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 6:12 PM
Subject: Goin' to a car show
> I've walked through a few before, but tomorrow I will be taking my Mini
> with the intention of letting other people look at it.
>
> So, what do I do? I figure I might wash the car, but then I have to
> drive almost 60 miles through Wisconsin mosquitos. Do I wax it too? Hose
> off the engine a bit? Maybe vacuum out the beach sand. I guess I take a
> chair. I see shows where show-ers sit in a comfortable chair and chat up
> the lookers.
>
> Do I need a sign? Books, pictures, whatever?
>
> Help me out here. This is this little town's first show, and mine. I feel
> such a virgin, if I recall what that feels like correctly.
>
> 2 other listers will be there. They have real show-worthy cars. This show
> is billed as "Rumble in the Park" or something..... maybe I'll pull the
> muffler off!
>
> Any help appreciated. SA answers anticipated... and expected.
>
> I'm going to finish my first beer of the day, and go hose the Mini off.
> Might have to drive into town for more beer... and to dry the thing off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter C
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