Pink My Ride Meets Italian Job - A Charity Movie MINI Run - Sunday 29th November

[AndyP & Lenore]

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/pinkmyriderunsticker.jpg

Sunday 29th November 2009.

As most of you know, we run a cinema in Galashiels. In one of our screens we have a full size digital projector, capable of filling a cinema screen with a high definition picture from a Blu-Ray or DVD.

After seeing the effort Chris Pearson has put into his Pink My Ride (http://www.justgiving.co.uk/pink-my-ride/) charity fundraising, we all thought it would be a good idea to help him on his way to raising some extra cash for Cancer Research UK.

So, we are offering up our cinema facilities completely FREE OF CHARGE and organising a wee run after the movie. The Movie is the 2003 Italian Job starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron & Jason Statham. (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0317740/)

Cost of entry: A nice donation to the PMR fund, but we would ask for a minimum of £10 per person - remember this is all going to Cancer Research UK.

The plan is to arrive in Galashiels about 9.30am on the Sunday morning. Watch the movie from 10am. Movie will finish about 11.45am. Back to the cars for a very short run to Milestone Garden Centre in Newtown St Boswells (going to contact them to see if they would be happy to offer a donation to the fund). Then a fairly short afternoon run through the Borders up to Tesco's in Dalkieth, arriving about 3pm ish. Leaving plenty of time for most folk to get home in what remains of daylight.

With Chris's help, we are hoping to get as many Scottish MINI Cooper Cup drivers along to this as well, with as many as possible bringing their racing cars - providing they are road legal.

DOWNLOAD RUN NOTES HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2009/PMRIJ_Notes.pdf)

The list is now open for runners and riders.... stick your name down! Gawwwwwaaaan! You know you want to!

1. AndyP & Lenore
2. Neil & Lorna - who are still on holiday so don't know anything about this yet but I'm sure they will be up for it.:thumbs up:
3. Chris Pearson
4. Craig & Jude
5. Alan Waugh
6. Craig Noble
7. Hamish
8. MINI William & Kev
9. Brian & Christina
10. AllyS + 1
11. Geoff Gillies - With Race Car
12. L13ARG & Joanne
13. Rosssp + 1
14. ?

[cpearson]

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Andy and Lenore for this fantastic idea and gesture.... I am humbled at the impact PNR has had and the support we have received.

I know some of you have already made donations and there is no expectation for this but I'd like to think that we will still manage to get a lot of us together and take advantage of this superb idea.

If we can get some of the race cars there we can put passenger seats in and some lucky (or not so) people can ride along with us on the run.

Thanks all

[waugh67]

Count me in for this one and i will bring the race car also will try to arrange for someone to bring along Nicole Jnr ( the spares car )

[AndyP & Lenore]

Count me in for this one and i will bring the race car also will try to arrange for someone to bring along Nicole Jnr ( the spares car )

Many thanks for signing up Alan. PMSL laughing at you guys naming the spares car.:laugh: Dare I ask how she got her name?

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Andy and Lenore for this fantastic idea and gesture....

No problem Chris, glad to help.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

as I said earlier Andy - fully support this cause and idea. :thumbs up:

This will now be in place of our run/meet at a Childrens Hospital/Home that I was going to arrange. We shall keep that one for next year. :smilewinkgrin:

[cpearson]

No problem Chris, glad to help.:thumbs up:

:)

Any chance anyone could help find ME a sponsor :sad:

[waugh67]

Well there is a bit of a debate over her name but as Craig names all the cars he lookes after after female singers,check his avitar mine is Nicole, the spares car was referd to as "the backing singer" but Nicole jnr now seems to have stuck

[cpearson]

wicked alan - thanks buddy. i'll need to trailer keira as she ain't legal no more.

[cpearson]

Well there is a bit of a debate over her name but as Craig names all the cars he lookes after after female singers,check his avitar mine is Nicole, the spares car was referd to as "the backing singer" but Nicole jnr now seems to have stuck


lets just say each famous female that has had her name used "would get it" as Noble says.

1/5 on that the next mini will be called Sammy........:Whistle::Whistle::Whistle::Whistle:

[waugh67]

lets just say each famous female that has had her name used "would get it" as Noble says.

1/5 on that the next mini will be called Sammy........:Whistle::Whistle::Whistle::Whistle:

LOL:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[weefossy]

Put us down, sounds like a great idea :popcorn:... and for a great cause :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Put us down, sounds like a great idea :popcorn:... and for a great cause :D

Cheers Malcolm, that's you added.:thumbs up:

A.

[Crombers]

Working :argh: ..................... but I'll be donating all the same :thumbs up:

[cpearson]

Working :argh: ..................... but I'll be donating all the same :thumbs up:

Thanks fella. very much appreciated.

[stoney]

I will be in jamica for this so won't be able to come but have a good time and cracking idea andy I will think of you all when sunning my self on the beach

[cpearson]

git ^

[Crombers]

I will think of you all when sunning my self on the beach

No you wont :moonie:

[ianking]

Put Sarah and I down please.

What about showing the 'Proper' Italian Job instead though. :D

[C.Noble]

...With Chris's help, we are hoping to get as many Scottish MINI Cooper Cup drivers along to this as well, with as many as possible bringing their racing cars - providing they are road legal....



.... still have windows, still drive straight, driveshatfs still operating and finish the last race in an upright manner and roughly the same length/width as before!!! :argh: :ragin:

I think this is a great idea, I will try my best to make sure as many of MY cars are fit to go as is possible. :yes nod:

You can put me down as a def.inite for this one. Would never miss a chance to see Charlize on the big screen :popcorn:... Mmmmm Charlize, there's a good name for a race car...

And Mr Pearson... it Sammi with an "i" :thumbs up:

[Hamish]

I should be around for this one Andy, although doubt I'll have the race car on the road... no horn etc, so not sure if I'll get car out, will try my hardest though.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Put Sarah and I down please.

What about showing the 'Proper' Italian Job instead though. :D

Good on ya Ian. That's you added.:thumbs up: But it WILL be the 2003 Italian Job, as that is what we are all driving, and that is what Chris has painted pink in order to raise money with. Sorry.


.... still have windows, still drive straight, driveshatfs still operating and finish the last race in an upright manner and roughly the same length/width as before!!! :argh: :ragin:

I think this is a great idea, I will try my best to make sure as many of MY cars are fit to go as is possible. :yes nod:

You can put me down as a def.inite for this one. Would never miss a chance to see Charlize on the big screen :popcorn:... Mmmmm Charlize, there's a good name for a race car...

And Mr Pearson... it Sammi with an "i" :thumbs up:

Good stuff Craig. That's you added.:thumbs up: Only 6 races left, how much damage can they do in 6 ra..... you know what, I'm not gonna finish that question.


I should be around for this one Andy, although doubt I'll have the race car on the road... no horn etc, so not sure if I'll get car out, will try my hardest though.

Good stuff Hamish. That's you added.:thumbs up:

A.

[cpearson]

And Mr Pearson... it Sammi with an "i" :thumbs up:


:thud::thud::thud: my god!!! nob-les managed to ask her a question that didn't involve an alcoholic drink.

I need a lie down!

[MINI William]

Great idea add the usals please Andy :smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Great idea add the usals please Andy :smilewinkgrin:

Thats you guys added. Good man!:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Mini Ecosse]

Working :argh:

[Mini_Disaster]

Im offshore then & dont think Jade would go on her ownsome:frown:

Good luck with the evening though.....its great work your all doing!!

[ELFMAN]

Put me down for this one Andy. Great idea, great cause.

Stoney - when you're 'sunning yourself' - remember plenty of Sun Block... seems appropriate given the charity.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Put me down for this one Andy. Great idea, great cause.

Stoney - when you're 'sunning yourself' - remember plenty of Sun Block... seems appropriate given the charity.

Good man! That's you added.:thumbs up:

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

....
13. Mr & Mrs Corsar:thumbs up:
.....

Just waiting on a response from Crombers on this one.:laugh:

A.:D

[john]

Provided I'm onshore I will be there too:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Provided I'm onshore I will be there too:thumbs up:

Excellent stuff.:thumbs up:

[D3 JDA]

Andy can you put us down for this.David & Fiona:thumbs up::clap::bigwave:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy can you put us down for this.David & Fiona:thumbs up::clap::bigwave:

Thats you guys added.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[cpearson]

Evening all.

Awesome turn out so far, please keep them coming, will be an awesome spectacle.

keep up the good work
cp

[Crombers]

Just waiting on a response from Crombers on this one.:laugh:

A.:D

:welcome: whoever you are :rolleyes:

[Crombers]

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/pmr_bigger.jpg MEETS http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/italian_job_logo.gif
A CHARITY MOVIE MINI RUN!


Sunday 29th November 2009.

13. Mr & Mrs Corsa



Nah !! , your havin a 'larf'

[Ally S]

great idea, add me to the list please

[cpearson]

Andy - please add Geoff Gillies and his race car to the list.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy - please add Geoff Gillies and his race car to the list.

That's Geoff added.:thumbs up:

A.

[Duncan Stewart]

Sorry but cannot make it (family big birthday)
Hope it goes great :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Andy can you add my mate Kev for me please :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy can you add my mate Kev for me please :D

Will do, the more the merrier.:thumbs up:

[L13ARG]

hi all can you put me and Joanne down as maybe plz

[AndyP & Lenore]

hi all can you put me and Joanne down as maybe plz

Sure, no problem.

[Bumble]

Can you add me and a plus one as a maybe for now :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you add me and a plus one as a maybe for now :)

Will do Lynn.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Come on folks get your names down, let's see if we can raise some serious cash for the Pink My Ride Charity fund.:thumbs up:

[Bumble]

Cack ... going to homecoming live the night before this - i'm not going to be in any fit state to drive.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cack ... going to homecoming live the night before this - i'm not going to be in any fit state to drive.

No problem Lynn. Thanks for letting us know.

Have fun at H/L. Looks like an awesome night.:thumbs up:

A.

[rosssp]

Hi Andrew can you put me down for this run with a plus one please.

Cheers

Ross

[Ally S]

Oh, I forgot to say can you make me a +1 please

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Andrew can you put me down for this run with a plus one please.

Cheers

Ross


Oh, I forgot to say can you make me a +1 please

All added.:D

[L13ARG]

Hi andy can you take the maybe off from us (Alan and joanne) will be there. Will parking be ok in ASDA again ?:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi andy can you take the maybe off from us (Alan and joanne) will be there. Will parking be ok in ASDA again ?:thumbs up:

Hi Guys,

Will do. Parking in ASDA is the plan. If that changes we'll let everyone know with a post.

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

DOWNLOAD RUN NOTES HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2009/PMRIJ_Notes.pdf)

[ELFMAN]

Andy and Lenore, I'm really sorry, but I'm going to have to call off - unexpected family stuff happening that weekend.

Could someone PM me an address and who to make the cheque out to so I can send my donation? Cheers and have a great day out. Hope to see y'all soon.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy and Lenore, I'm really sorry, but I'm going to have to call off - unexpected family stuff happening that weekend.

Could someone PM me an address and who to make the cheque out to so I can send my donation? Cheers and have a great day out. Hope to see y'all soon.

Hi Euan,

Sorry you can't make it.

If you still wish to donate you can do this online at Chris's Pink My Ride (http://www.justgiving.co.uk/pink-my-ride/) web site.

A.:thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Cheers Andy, donation made.

Have a great day on the 29th and please tell yon Charlize Theron I'll return her calls when I get a minute. One hot date, sharing your Werther's Originals over a game of dominoes and they think they own you... Ok Nurse, time for my 'Magic Pills' again... nice uniform by the way... (OUCH!).

[waugh67]

STOP PRESS !!!

Just been confirmed that Kim from AJK tv (the guys that film the Mini cooper cup for us) has kindly put together a "montage of moments" dvd from the mini racing to be shown before the movie in aid of Chris`s fund. It is only about 10 mins long but will be action packed and show how a Mini should be driven (NOT!!!)(even upsidedown, woohoo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdBIuMhtSXY ,just a taster ).


Andy I hope this is ok & we will have time for it, I wasn`t sure if i was going to get it untill today.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Alan, that'll be fine. It will push lunch back by 10 mins, but that's no great problem.

Is there any way you can post me the DVD so we can make sure there are no format issues?

A.:thumbs up:

[waugh67]

No probs, it should be with me in the next day or two, as soon as i get it i will post a copy to you. I know i should have your address but pm me it anyway .

[AndyP & Lenore]

Alan, PM'd... With the cinema address.:thumbs up:

A.

[ianking]

Andy

I am not going to be able to make this now. I am on call with work and cant get anyone to swap with me. Bummer.

Sorry

[stoney]

well where are the pics loged on just to see some lol

hope you guys had a good run we spent the day at the swim up bar going to see bob marley on tus hope it not to sunny back home it been in the 40's today here lol

bye bye for now from Mr + Mrs Stoney

[Gismo]

well where are the pics loged on just to see some lol
All that sun must be going to yer heid, the run's next Sunday :lol:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy

I am not going to be able to make this now. I am on call with work and cant get anyone to swap with me. Bummer.

Sorry

No problem Ian.

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

OK folks, not long now.:thumbs up:

Just a wee reminder that this a Charity run and that there will be charge of £10 to see The Italian Job.

Anyone wishing to donate more is more than welcome to.:smilewinkgrin:

The plan is to meet at ASDA car park at 10am, moving to the cinema at 10.15 for a 20 minute DVD of some of the racing highlights from 2009, then the Italian Job movie from 10.35 ish.

See you there.

A.

[Craig]

and for those that want to convoy down from Stirling or Edinburgh to Gala, details are In This Thread (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=19129) :thumbs up:

[john]

I am currently offshore and will not be back in time for this:argh:

[AndyP & Lenore]

I am currently offshore and will not be back in time for this:argh:

No bother John. Thanks for letting us know.:thumbs up:

A.

[weefossy]

Apologies Andy but we are going to have to pull out. All the family arrived yesterday, unknown to me, to celebrate my retirement doo at Bright Grey and they are all staying till Sunday night, so can't come on run and leave them......so Mom has told me.:ragin:
Hope you all have a great day and the weather is kind.:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Apologies Andy but we are going to have to pull out. All the family arrived yesterday, unknown to me, to celebrate my retirement doo at Bright Grey and they are all staying till Sunday night, so can't come on run and leave them......so Mom has told me.:ragin:
Hope you all have a great day and the weather is kind.:thumbs up:

No problem Malcolm, thanks for letting us know.:thumbs up:

Enjoy your weekend.:D

[D3 JDA]

just to let you guys know i will be mini less on sunday got a puncture on wednesday night when we were out in glasgow bummer had to sit for 2 hours to get recovered home i need a new tyre but wont have one for the weekend as my locking wheel nut buggered waiting on mini getting me a new one until then he is in the garage sleeping. We will still be there on sunday but not in a mini obviously we will come down in Fionas saxo to watch the movie and do our bit for charity and get the friendly banter over lunch with you all the only bit we will miss out is the small run afterwards . see you all on sunday David

ps any one know where i can buy a cheap run flat ??????

[GCA3N]

just to let you guys know i will be mini less on sunday got a puncture on wednesday night when we were out in glasgow bummer had to sit for 2 hours to get recovered home i need a new tyre but wont have one for the weekend as my locking wheel nut buggered waiting on mini getting me a new one until then he is in the garage sleeping. We will still be there on sunday but not in a mini obviously we will come down in Fionas saxo to watch the movie and do our bit for charity and get the friendly banter over lunch with you all the only bit we will miss out is the small run afterwards . see you all on sunday David

ps any one know where i can buy a cheap run flat ??????


Is the run flat nackered?

[D3 JDA]

Tyre has a hole on the side greg which cannot be repaired must have hit a pothole somewhere as the roads are pretty crap up our way.

[GCA3N]

Tyre has a hole on the side greg which cannot be repaired must have hit a pothole somewhere as the roads are pretty crap up our way.


Sorry this is off topic but fifth gear tonight was all about how to make a claim for a pothole damge. If you want to know more how to claim PM me.

[L13ARG]

Hi Andy couple of things Joanne cant make it on sunday but im still coming and will you have copy run notes with you printer gave up on me last night

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Andy couple of things Joanne cant make it on sunday but im still coming and will you have copy run notes with you printer gave up on me last night

Howdy!

No problem, we'll have a few copies with us to give out.

A.:thumbs up:

[D3 JDA]

Sorry guys wont make it today fiona not feeling to good

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sorry guys wont make it today fiona not feeling to good

No problem David. Thanks for letting us know.:thumbs up:

Hope Fiona feels better soon.:sad:

A.

[Craig]

Just like to say thanks to all for today, Jude and myself had a FANTASTIC time. :clap::popcorn::clap::popcorn::clap:

The footage from the MINI Cooper racing was amazing and also very funny in bits... (and Craig, I think she was call "Totty" just for you :lol:)

Lunch was very nice and the run afterwards was a hoot.. :thumbs up: It was like a monsoon out there, but following Alan in his racing car, the noise was :yes nod::yes nod::yes nod:

Great to make some money for charity as well. ;)

[MINI William]

Thanks to all involved today. Great day had by all as per usal :yes nod:

Great film and clips from the racing with some very funny bits. Run was fun shame about the rain but made up for it withm the SNOW we had :D:D.

Kev now wants a MINI :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Many thanks to everyone who braved the weather today. I think everyone seemed to enjoy their day. The SMMC footage was excellent as well as the Sasha outtakes. Wot's Thirwall like, sliding passed the camera flipping 'the bird'.

Shame the weather was a tad wet for the run, but you can all blame us, we don't mind:yes nod::yes nod:. Cinema was nice and busy this afternoon.:popcorn:

At the end of the day, today was about raising some cash for Chris Pearson's Pink My Ride fund in aid of Cancer Research UK. So I'd like to thank EVERYONE for their generosity today, we managed to raise £330 towards the fund. An amazing figure considering we ended up being a bit low on numbers.

The run stickers need to be mildly moist when you apply them to the window it seems. So if you wet them slightly before applying they'll stick better and for longer.

Well done everyone!:clap::clap:

A & L.:D:D

[cpearson]

Thanks to everyone who made today possible, Andy and Neil and respecitive better halfs....all the guys/girls who made the trip and Alan for bringing his race car and sacraficing his back in the process.

We raised £330 for my Pink my Ride and I'll be updating the just giving site tonight once i've eaten and warmed up and will post a running total later.

Thanks again so much to all who have contributed, some who just seem to keep donating!!!!!!

I have a few plans to keep this going and who knows maybe with a bit of luck i'll get out racing again next year.....pink suit anyone ?? :Whistle:

cp

[cpearson]

Current total is a whooping £1966.65!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! many, many, many thanks to all and thats an amazing achievement and it's all thanks to all of you guys.

Thank you so very much!!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Current total is a whooping £1966.65!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! many, many, many thanks to all and thats an amazing achievement and it's all thanks to all of you guys.

Thank you so very much!!

Well done Chris.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Current total is a whooping £1966.65!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! many, many, many thanks to all and thats an amazing achievement and it's all thanks to all of you guys.

Thank you so very much!!

Great Total Chris.. :clap::clap:

[cpearson]

Great Total Chris.. :clap::clap:

thanks mate. includes the £1.33 that Alan handed me after purchasing a drink and his M&M's :)

[cpearson]

Well done Chris.:thumbs up:

I feel I've done very little to be honest considering how much you guys and everyone associated have put into it. I'm very lucky that you have all shown great generosity and enthusiasm towards this great cause.

Today was a great day and I very much enjoyed the roads down your way.....must visit again soon and take in a film etc.

Thanks so much again everybody.:thumbs up:

[waugh67]

A great big well done and thank you to everyone involved, had a great time even though the weather was a touch wet :frown:. A bit of a numb bum from the race car but none the less had a great day for a good cause, we should do more.