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General Discussion => Events and Mini Clubs => Topic started by: MPlayle on September 10, 2019, 12:33:01 PM

Title: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MPlayle on September 10, 2019, 12:33:01 PM
The 2019 TxABCD in Round Rock, Texas is fast approaching.  It runs September 27, 28 and 29.

I hope to see some of you there.  (I am volunteering on the staff and will likely be assisting the registration tables.)

Website: http://www.specialtypartshop.com/txabcd/ (http://www.specialtypartshop.com/txabcd/)

(Sorry for the late posting.)

Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MiniDave on September 10, 2019, 12:47:46 PM
Thanks for the invite, but I'll going to the CMU 60 in Virginia the week after that, and I have tons to do to get ready for it. Hope it's a great show - we had a few more cars this year for our All British show, and a better variety of marques too.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 11, 2019, 03:43:29 PM
I plan to attend this year.   Thanks for the reminder Michael.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: gr8kornholio on September 11, 2019, 05:45:59 PM
You'll be a little closer this year. No cruising down the interstate at 3 in the morning.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 11, 2019, 06:17:53 PM
Quote from: gr8kornholio on September 11, 2019, 05:45:59 PM
You'll be a little closer this year. No cruising down the interstate at 3 in the morning.
haha   

Yes, that was my strategy to avoid the heat of the day on the way home.  But it put me right into the morning rush hour as I approached Dallas.  That was fun.   :-[
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 29, 2019, 07:59:08 AM
It was a couple of hours drive this morning in the misting rain, but now the sun is out and so are the Minis.   All Mk III cars and up except for one Mk I Cooper S from Oz.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 29, 2019, 08:32:35 AM
 And a Mk II Cooper just showed up.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 29, 2019, 08:49:50 AM
And the Queen has arrived in a Mk I. 

Plus Michael's car too.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MiniDave on September 30, 2019, 08:12:29 AM
Ha! You can't escape the lens..... ;D

Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 30, 2019, 09:08:53 AM
You are an Interwebs sleuth! 
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MiniDave on September 30, 2019, 10:00:13 AM
Nah, just looking at some pics of the event posted by someone on Facetube, and saw you guys..... 77.gif

Bruce, did you try on Michael's Marcos? I'd be interested to hear what you thought of those seats.
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MPlayle on September 30, 2019, 12:29:41 PM
I don't think Bruce tried out the seats.  At least he did not when I was at the car with him.

I spent most of the day helping with the registration tables.  I was part of the event staff this year.

I'm sure the little car felt neglected for not having its owner nearby to show it off.

Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: BruceK on September 30, 2019, 03:03:44 PM
Quote from: MPlayle on September 30, 2019, 12:29:41 PM
I don't think Bruce tried out the seats.  At least he did not when I was at the car with him.

No, I would never try climbing into someone's car without their permission.  When Michael was giving me a tour of the car - the photos- I was thinking of asking about trying it and then Michael said that he barely fits in with his head was almost touching the roof.   So that sealed it. 

Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MPlayle on September 30, 2019, 04:15:45 PM
Also, the Mini Marcos roof is about 6 - 8 inches shorter than a regular Mini.

The seats I now have in it are recliners and on sliders, so they can accommodate different driver sizes.  Also, being new seats the foam bases have not begun to settle much.

Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MiniDave on October 07, 2019, 09:04:54 AM
Found a couple more pics of our forum members from the Texas show!   77.gif
Title: Re: TxABCD 2019
Post by: MPlayle on October 07, 2019, 02:34:55 PM
Those are from the "staff photographer".  As folks were setting up, he was going around trying to get pictures of owners with their cars.