M.A.D.M.E.N. Odometer-Where we went in December
The annual Dynamic MiNi Collective holiday party was at the U-Like Buffet located on River and Oracle. Cynthia Wallin wore her festive hat that has lots of good stories behind it (you’ll have to ask her about it next year), Patty Small brought home-made Mini themed ornaments to share with everyone and we had our gift exchange. Some of the interesting items making the rounds were the moose mug from Christmas Vacation, an Elvis guitar filled with popcorn, a kit to Rudolph your car, a couple of Mini keychains, a bag designed by Patty, a Mini beret, bamboo bowls, and Santa having a potty.
After all the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and Festivus celebrations were over and done with we had to have breakfast, right? So our last Saturday breakfast was at Beyond Bread at Ina and Oracle. We had a turnout of 19 and enjoyed some good breakfast sandwiches and omelets and plenty of coffee to take the chill off. We’re Tucsonans, it’s cold for us!
What’s in store for next year? Grab your calendars and list of ideas for MADMEN 2015 adventures. Where do you want to eat? Where do you want to motor to? Where haven’t you been to or want to go back again? Saturday January 3, 2015 (yes, 2015 is coming at you like a freight train) at 10:30 AM we’ll be meeting at MINI of Tucson in their conference room. That’s right after MINIS and Munchkins. Coffee, doughnuts, conversation and we’ll let the ideas flow.
For more information on any event that the M.A.D.M.E.N. of Tucson have planned please email us. madmenoftucson@gmail.com and check out the on line calendar.
M.A.D.M.E.N. Odometer-Where we went in November
Surprise, Jason’s Deli doesn’t actually have Jason, the masked terror from the movies, running around but they do have tasty food, quick service and make-your-own sundaes! There were 24 people in total so we took up quite a bit of space right by the front window. The M.A.D.M.E.N. welcomed two brandy-new members, Sheila and Maylen Wood while also welcoming back Bill and Cynthia Wallin who stopped in to say hello to us before they were off to enjoy their Alaskan cruise. Our youngest member, Lilly, didn’t try anything on the Jason’s menu but she really enjoyed her mashed peas. Yummy!
Our last Saturday lunch was on the 29th and we motored way out west to Cindy Lou II’s Cafe.
Good food and quick service got us out the door so that 12 of the 15 cars (+ Anne’s Miata) could make the climb the mountain up to the top of Kitt Peak.
On top of Kitt Peak
The Minis and their peeps enjoyed the sunshine, brisk air and gorgeous vistas, both on the way up and at the top. Spoiler Alert: Historical fact is imminent. According to a tour guide, the original surveyor George Roskruge (in the late 1800s) named it after his sister, Philippa Kitt. Among the multitude of telescopes, there were three professional telescopes open to the public and one smaller, amateur solar telescope just around the corner which provided views of the sun and solar flares.
For more information on any event that the M.A.D.M.E.N. of Tucson have planned please email us. madmenoftucson@gmail.com and check out the on line calendar.