May 15, 2005:

“Burning MINIs”

(no, we did not burn any - but we did burn a duck)

Inspired by Burning Man, Judy & Tony invited MINIs to join them for a drive from their home in Haverhill to Newburyport and back, followed by BBQ, fire and drums!

Although the weather was supposed to rain, we once again beat the odds and enjoyed dry skies and some sunshine … we also visited Llamas!

The roads were quiet and beautiful now that leaves have returned to the trees:

When we reached Newburyport, we parked by the boardwalk & headed off for lunch:

On the way back, we stopped lake side, and Steve demonstrated the noisy power of Stryker:

Then we headed to a school, to enjoy the view:

We also enjoyed the play facilities!

Finally we returned to our start point, collecting a few MINI mirror shots on the way!

Back at Judy & Tonys farm, the fire was built and finally lit:

(warning: full size is 2048×1536!)

Through the evening we enjoyed the heat of the fire, BBQ food and great company … although no drums had been played when I left to head home.

(loads more pictures in the gallery)
(also pics of 12 vanity plates attending!)

UPDATE:
The MINI2 planning thread
Other peoples galleries:
NoNo
Jester’s Mom
Judy & Tony