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 Posted: May 23, 2019 11:21AM
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mini mover..  lets see if you new BFF   .. the ML shows up with bushel of WHITE( georgia bell) peaches for your wife and case of RED STRIPES on ice at this Mini meet?? later bc  ps.  maybe ML will show up with some vintage MILK??

 Posted: May 23, 2019 05:56AM
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old mini mover.. I hope be down in  Caribbean picking up  the FIDDY .Flood mokes  in a month.. later bc

 Posted: May 23, 2019 05:08AM
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BillyBob, We will have none of that, l have a  “used car “ Dealers reputation to protect LOL

But seriously, one month to the day, get ready....................

Big AL

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 Posted: May 20, 2019 06:16PM
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Mini Mover.. maybe I can send you CASE of 10/40 motor oil. so you can POUR some under each BMW MINI at the Mini meet this year??  NOT like I have done this in the past.. ?? like MME in 03 in Magog.. laterbc

 Posted: May 20, 2019 10:54AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theminimark
Hi,

I'm writing to let everyone know that The Host Hotel - Westin Snomass has, afaik, a 30 day cancellation policy, and for many who would arrive Sunday or Monday, that 30 days is approaching fast.

I've unfortunately, had to cancel my MM EMW trip, and cancelled my reservation. Westin folks have been nice enough, however, they have to adhere to policies like:

30 days advance notice of cancellation of a reservation

can only cancel monday thru friday with the Group reservations folks ( or call a huge center and wait on hold )

forever being transferred into voicemail of the folks there in Snomass

a slight feeling of ineptitude or confusion each person I talked to

All of that complaining aside; I really hope you all have a great meet, and enjoy the beauty of this area.  It is breathtaking.

Best regards,
MSH
Thanks Mark. There appear to be about 15 folks who may be in this situation who have booked a hotel room but not registered for the meet. We're reaching out to the people we have contact information for so they don't get hit with a cancellation fee (and also, the meet organizers get penalized by the hotel if we have last minute cancellations)

 Posted: May 20, 2019 10:16AM
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Hi,

I'm writing to let everyone know that The Host Hotel - Westin Snomass has, afaik, a 30 day cancellation policy, and for many who would arrive Sunday or Monday, that 30 days is approaching fast.

I've unfortunately, had to cancel my MM EMW trip, and cancelled my reservation. Westin folks have been nice enough, however, they have to adhere to policies like:

30 days advance notice of cancellation of a reservation

can only cancel monday thru friday with the Group reservations folks ( or call a huge center and wait on hold )

forever being transferred into voicemail of the folks there in Snomass

a slight feeling of ineptitude or confusion each person I talked to

All of that complaining aside; I really hope you all have a great meet, and enjoy the beauty of this area.  It is breathtaking.

Best regards,
MSH

All Together Now.... Everybody......
 Posted: May 19, 2019 06:02AM
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If you're in the Denver area during the week of June, 17th through the 21st, you can stop by Ax and Allies, (a local shop that services British cars) and they will put your car on the exhaust gas analyzer and get your timing and mixture set for driving in the Colorado Mountains.
The Techs from Ax and Allies will be at East Meets West Mini Meet during the week to assist in any adjustments but I'm not certain that they will have a portable exhaust gas analyzer in Snowmass for the Meet.
This service will be free of charge to Mini Meet attendees.

Cheers,

RobertM

Ax and Allies Vintage Auto Repair 
5890 Washington St. #8
Denver, Colorado 80216
www.axandallies.com

 Posted: May 18, 2019 08:36AM
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What kind of altitude tuning station?

 Posted: May 5, 2019 04:38PM
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Have great time..  mr guest.. drink a few red stripes for me.. will be in the caribbean  loading mokes in the containers.. (  I hope).. later bc

 Posted: Apr 28, 2019 07:00PM
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Still waiting on hotel to respond. Single rooms are available Monday-Friday (but not Sunday), but double rooms are not currently.

 Posted: Apr 26, 2019 05:42AM
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Thanks for your efforts WHEE, no way l want to sleep with SCARGO !

BIG AL

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 Posted: Apr 26, 2019 05:38AM
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@ Scargo and Big Al. Message received and we are fixing. I know it's close to early registration for the event so is urgent.  Apologies for the trouble - the Westin has been *really* difficult.

 Posted: Apr 26, 2019 04:55AM
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Still no double rooms available yet,  had to book two single rooms

Big AL

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 Posted: Apr 23, 2019 05:26PM
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you must be having a senior moment..  this was just yesterday at Hortons..  I was told.. local bail bondsman. to send Lawyers , Guns and MONEY.. later bc

 Posted: Apr 23, 2019 02:52PM
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In 1999, @ MM West/East in Colorado Springs CO, we went up the cog railway on Pikes Peak @ 14,000 feet

Got real light headed, couldn’t breather, face flushed, groped 3 strange women, got my face slapped3 times but pulled thru it all

Big AL

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 Posted: Apr 23, 2019 02:18PM
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EMW Organizers !!!

You guys need to contact the host hotel and tell them to open up the block of room reserved for our group. The EMW room block has only five single king rooms left and NO double rooms. The various on-site reservationists have been telling me for over a week that they are going to open up the block for additional rooms, but is yet to occur. They took my phone number and assured me that they would call me once additional rooms were released, but that has not yet happened. Just a few minutes ago I was told that they are not sure if rooms will be added to the block.

With two months to go before the event, and assuming that many people like me, are now trying to make a room reservation, it's time for you guys to step in make this problem disappear.

Please let us know what you find out.

 Posted: Oct 16, 2018 04:58AM
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An update and announcement,

The East Meets West Mini Meet website is up and registration is open.

East Meets West Mini Meet

www.eastmeetswestminimeet2019.com

RobertM

 Posted: Sep 1, 2018 08:04AM
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Originally Posted by oldminimover49
so how far is this venue from Denver CO ?

Big AL
Depends what route you take. Via freeway (which is spectacular) about 170 miles, but there are MUCH more interesting mountain routes that are 200 miles or so.
There will be a car "altitude tuning" station in Denver.

If coming in from airport, add another 30 or so.

 Posted: Sep 1, 2018 08:00AM
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Originally Posted by Alex


Because Suzy has never been at altitude and several chums had problems recently on MITTS at slightly lower heights, we're ducking out of this one.  Sad doesn't even cover it as MMEMW19 doens't clash with FoS so I could easily have done both.

Hey Alex, there are a few people who do have trouble with altitude, but it really is very rare. Most problems are caused by not knowing how to adjust. I live at altitude about half the time and close to sea level the rest, so I'm constantly adjusting.
I've run work events at the same altitude without any problems with people flying in from sea level.

1) Dehydration - this is the *big* one. The air is dryer and it's hot so you have to drink a LOT of water. If you don't, you will feel bad (dizzy, headaches). It's really important. If you wait until you are thirsty, it's too late - you are dehydrated. Drink water and 90% of problems are avoided.
2) Alcohol – you just have to be aware it affects you faster, but again the real problem is dehydration. One beer, 2 waters and you are just fine.

3) Be sensible with exercise – don’t try to hike up a mountain right after you arrive at altitude. You will get out of breath much faster. Not dangerous unless you have an underlying health condition, but take some time to adjust before doing anything crazy.

Finally, if you are worried about the altitude, adjust slowly. Spend a few days in Denver before going up to Snowmass. Hope you will reconsider. 


Edit: Just clarifying my earlier statement
1) The majority of problems people experience at altitude is due to dehydration. Prevention is simple - drink more water. Cure is rest and water
2) Altitude sickness is different, but often made worse by dehydration. Prevention is accclimatizing by spending some time at medium altitude before going to high. Cure is going back down to lower altitude.

 Posted: Sep 1, 2018 06:12AM
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GB


Because Suzy has never been at altitude and several chums had problems recently on MITTS at slightly lower heights, we're ducking out of this one.  Sad doesn't even cover it as MMEMW19 doens't clash with FoS so I could easily have done both.

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