May 4, 2008:

MINI of Peabody 2008 Spring Rally

Another excellent MINI of Peabody driving event – once again, NOT spoiled by wet weather (it’s just as much fun, even if the scenery is a little damp!)
The wet weather encouraged everyone to wait inside the dealership this morning, while their MINIs waited outside …

Back inside, Paul welcomed everyone and explained the rules: follow the route, collect cards at each stop, try to get a winning hand and try not to get lost!

The route took us up to the Merrimac river, past spectacular scenery and incredible houses – but wet, wet, wet so no pictures … and just a couple of wrong turns so GPMINI was one of the first cars back:

Hrach waved everyone back to the dealership (where people received their final card – we ended up with not even a pair!):

Back indoors, we had music from local radio station Mike FM, trinkets from Today’s Collision, and food (burgers and dogs, as always):

There were also prizes, with the top prize (of a MINI fridge) going to Joe who somehow collected FIVE ACES in his hand (on the right here, with Sarah on the left who also won a prize):

Many thanks to MINI of Peabody and all their staff for another great MINI adventure, and to Margaret for being my perfect navigator!

See these previous years: 2006, 2007