Tour of the Early Television Museum - Saturday, February 23^rd

The Early Television Museum is located in Hilliard at 5396 Franklin St. which is NW of Main St. north of Cemetery Rd. Time: The tour will begin at 10:30 am. Plan to meet at the museum. Duration: The length of time we spend at at the museum will depend on the groups interest. When interest wanes we will head for lunch. Lunch at the Cook Shack BBQ , 4093 Trueman Blvd., east of I 270 and north of Cemetery Rd near a Home Depot.

2008 Planning Meeting - Sunday, February 24^th

The 2008 planning meeting for the BMC will be next Sunday, the 24th from 1 to 3pm. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Panera Bread location at Mill Run in Hilliard. Take I-270 to the west side and exit at Hilliard-Cemetary Rd (Fishinger Blvd). Go east and Panera will be on your right in front of the Lowes.

Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting! If you plan to host an event in 2008, you’re encouraged to attend. If you have ideas for events or the scheduling of such, THIS is your chance! If you cannot attend, but plan to host an event, please let me know by phone or email in advance of the meeting.

I want to come away from the meeting with a fairly solid schedule of events for the year. Dates will tentative unless/until confirmed with the host of each event on the schedule.

See you there!

- Scott

February DOTM - Thursday, February 28^th

I have arranged for our February "Dump of the Month": We've been here 
before,

Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm
The Brown Jug Restaurant in Delaware, Ohio
13 West William Street, near Sandusky Street

From Columbus north on US 23 to either Delaware exit. The first exit is Sandusky St. Continue north to William St. and turn eft (west). You are Here!  Or, the second exit, which is William St. Turn left onto William, go west a couple of blocks, restaurant is just past Sandusky St.

If you are coming from the north, down US 23, exit either the first exit at Sandusky St. Continue several blocks, pass the court house and go two more blocks to William St. Turn right and you are here! Or, exit the second exit to Central Ave. and turn right, go two blocks up the hill and turn left onto Sandusky St. Go two blocks south on Sandusky St. and turn right on William St. You are here!

If you get lost in town , just call me: 740 - 815 - 9300

Thanks, Bill Koch, social chmn.

BMC 2008 Game Night - Saturday, March 1^st

This is a reminder that Game Night is coming up next Saturday, March 1, 2008. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the games starting
at 7:00 p.m. Bring a snack or dessert to share and your drink of choice. 
Please RSVP to Jane and Jerry at 794-9605 by Wed., Feb. 27.
See you there!!!

March DOTM - Tuesday, March 18^th

The March DOTM will be Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6:30pm at Espresso Yourself Music Cafe, 50 West Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065. Espresso Yourself is a former Methodist church in downtown Powell. It's a coffee shop with a limited menu-grilled panini sandwiches, soups and pastries and sweets. There may be some musical entertainment. Their website is www.espressoyourselfmusiccafe.com.

They asked for a headcount so please RSVP(875-6788) by Friday, March 14, 2008.

Directions: Take Sawmill Road to Powell Road, turn right on Powell Road, go about .7 mile to 50 W Olentangy St.

Hosted by Bill & Charlene Brock

Lamborghini Dealership tour - Saturday, March 22^nd

I would like to volunteer to host the Dump of the Month on Saturday, March 22.

We start off with a tour of Lamborghini Ohio at 1 PM
15769 Watkins Rd.
Marysville, OH 43040
LamborghiniOhio.com

Next we will eat at Woody's Grill:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&dq=woody%27s+smokehouse+bbq+loc:+Marysville,+OH&daddr=10198+US+Highway+42,+Marysville,+OH+43040&geocode=3821674492895390519,40.158761,-83.233890&ll=40.158761,-83.233890&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d

Paulie Anthony

Rob Young Memorial Run to Clifton Mill Saturday, April 26^th

Please meet at Hilliard Davidson High School ? at 8:00 a.m.

Brief drivers' meeting, Depart by 8:30 a.m. approx. 1.5 hour drive to Clifton Mill

Breakfast at the Mill short drive to John Bryan State Park, optional 3 mile walk along the Little Miami River, a designated Scenic River.

(You can Google CliftonMill and/or JohnBryanStatePark for more info about these wonderful places.)

Hope to see you there, rain or shine!
Amy Young

2008 Buckeye Miata Club Spring Fun Rally A Tour of Licking County Saturday, May 3^rd, 2008

Hi everyone,

This Saturday we will hold the BMC Spring Rally! This will take place over some of the roads of Licking County. Here are the details:

When: Saturday, May 3rd - start gathering between 9:00-9:30am.
Driver's/navigator's meeting at 9:30am, first car out at 9:45am. Rain or shine!

Where: Kroger's in Pataskala - 350 E. Broad Street (route 16), about ½ mile east of route 310 north.
Meet in the parking lot between the Kroger's gas station and Kroger's (near the bank).

Cost: $10 per car. This will cover prizes (yes, PRIZES!) and rally costs. Any leftover profits will go to the Ronald McDonald House.

This will be a FUN rally! Just follow our directions, don't exceed the speed limits, try to find the clues, and have a great time. The winner(s) will be the team with the most correct answers. In the event of a tie, we'll check to see who took the least time to complete the rally. Yes, there will be a couple of stops available along the route for bathroom breaks and snacks and drinks. We'll gather at a restaurant at the end of the event to go over answers and award prizes.

For a head count, please let us know if you're coming, but it's not required. Either e-mail us or give us a call. Hope to see you there!

Mike & Brenda Fisher (614) 905-2703 or (614) 309-6954

YOU'RE INVITED TO STEVE AND LINDA JOHNSON'S 18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF "THE GREATEST SPECTACLE IN RACING" INDY 500 PARTY
SUNDAY, MAY 25^th, 2008

(PLEASE RSVP TO johnson.78@osu.edu -THANKS!)

(Fun begins at NOON - Race begins at 1:00 p.m.!)

MENU: INDY 500 SUBWAY SUB
B.Y.O.B. (bring whatever you like to drink)
B.Y.O.S. or D. (bring a side dish OR a dessert)
B.Y.O.$$$ (for the gamblers among us.....$1.00 per pool)

All bets must be placed by 12:30 p.m.!
Pool #1: First car OUT of the race. Pool #2: Leader at half way (250 mi.)
Pool #3: Winner

Directions to "The Johnsons": I-270 to I-70 East; Exit onto SR 256 East (Pickerington);
Left at 1st light (SR 204); Left at Haaf Farm; 9467 Haaf Farm Drive.
(There will be NO doubt as to which house it is.)

Miata Corral Available

RIVERRUN

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008
A Sports Car Driving Tour

Independence Day Celebration in ~ Upper Sandusky, OH
Saturday, July 5, 2008

West Liberty Ice Cream Run
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Tommy's is at 4279 W. Dublin Granville Road in Dublin, OH. Tommy's is on the South side of the street and you must turn at one of the stop lights as you can no longer turn directly into Tommy's parking lot from Dublin Granville Rd.

Look forward to seeing you at Tommy's

Corn Picking
Saturday, July 26 - rain or shine

I am inviting you to come to our annual corn picking at the Clemmons farm Saturday, July 26 rain or shine. We will meet at Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant at 287 Lafayette Street in London (Rt. 42) at 5:00 p.m. This is the same place we ate last year. As you drive into London, it is the first strip mall on your right, just past Wal-Mart.

We should arrive at my farm about 7:00 p.m. for those of you not interested in Mexican food. The railroad tracks are out by the football field, so I suggest you follow the posted detour. Take Rt. 42 to the Courthouse. Turn left (south) onto Main Street. Go across two sets of railroad tracks and turn right (west) onto Center Street. When Center Street ends, bear left onto Rt. 38 South. My farm is about 3.5 miles. After you drive through Newport, it is the second farm on the right. To complicate matters, the state highway may be tarring and chipping Rt. 38. If this happens, I will send another e-mail by Friday evening, July 25. Feel free to drive your S.O.B. (Some Other Brand) vehicle. Please call or e-mail me if you are coming by Saturday noon so I’ll have an idea of who to expect. Hope you can join me for the best sweet corn in Madison County,

Update: Miata Friends, State Route 38 is okay. The resurfacing project has not started. Feel free to drive your Miatas to the Corn Picking tomorrow (Saturday). If you decide to drive your S.O.B's (Some Other Brand), bring lawn chairs. The forecast says showers. If you plan to go to the field and pick corn, bring an old pair of shoes.

CORC Rally
Saturday, July 26

The Central Ohio Rally Club will present Follow Me Rally on Saturday, July 26, 2008. The event is designed to be a time/speed/distance event. Each vehicle will be given a set of instructions to guide them on a predetermined course. The event is approximately 70 miles long and will take about 2.5 hours to complete. The event is using the T-Rule concept and Follow concept. Start location for this event will be at the Kroger’s parking lot at Perimeter and Avery Roads in Dublin and will finish at Donato’s across the street from the start location. Registration opens at 5:30 PM and First Car Off will be 6:31 PM. The event will be run on well maintained roads and at or below legal speed limits.

POOL PARTY!!
Saturday, August 2 @ 2:30 P.M. Rain or Shine

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Brats & Snacks furnished. You bring drink of choice & 1 side dish

If it rains, party will move indoors - plenty of room

Swim or sit around pool & relax or play games. Wagon rides thru woods & campground. If you have room, bring cloth folding chair. Should have plenty but just in case.

Drive there on your own or stop by our house about 1:30 & we will caravan leaving about 2:00 (I would like this)

Daughter-in-law says she wants lots of people & lots of cars. We will park together for pictures.

E-mail us at rkincer@columbus.rr.com or call at (614) 457-6465 by July 30 if you plan to come. Please come if you have no other plans.

Trip to Granville - wonderful gardens and private collection of antique cars.
Sunday, August 10

Miatas will be heading to Granville. We’ve been invited to visit the property of Paul and Jill Griesse. There we'll be able to Tour Paul's garage/auto shop and check out his antique car collection in the coach-house, mostly antique Fords. Paul does his own restorations in a garage that has just about everything that a person could want in equipment. Go swimming in their large pool, or relax poolside under a covered shelter. There is a dressing area and restrooms. Take a paddleboat ride around the lake, walk in the woods or enjoy the lovely gardens. Tour the 1870’s farm house.

Departure is scheduled for 1:00 PM from the New Albany Bob Evans parking lot, arriving at the Griesse's about 2:30 PM. To get to the Bob Evans: 161 East to New Albany Road exit. Turn right (South).
Meet at 12:30 (or earlier if you want lunch).
Drivers meeting at 12:45.
Depart at 1:00.

We plan on spending about 2.5 hours at the Griesse's, then stop at Brews Cafe in downtown Granville for something to eat about 5:00 PM. Finally, if you so desire, ice cream for desert is just a few doors down from the restaurant. We hope you can join us. Either Tom Wiebell or Mike and Mary Ann Jennings can answer question.

Things you might want to bring: chairs and beverages. (There is no food available at their house).

Mark you calendar Now. You don’t want to miss this.

Tubing on the Mohican River
Saturday, August 23

It is that time of year again! Are you ready to grab a tube and join us for a fun day on the Mohican River??

On Sat., August 23, we will meet at the Tim Horton's at the corner of State Street and Maxtown Road in Westerville at 8:00 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. we will set off for Loudonville and the Mohican River - arriving at approximately 10:00 a.m.

This is a fun day of drifting down the river, good conversation, a lot of laughs and, of course, some food along the way.

If you are unable to swim, there is no reason to fear as the water in the river is not very deep. If you do not want to wear a swim suit, shorts and a t-shirt work well. Please remember to have either sandals or water shoes covering your feet.

Please RSVP to Jane and Jerry by August 16. E-mail Jane at janen@stpacc.org.

This is always a fun event - Please join us.

Jane and Jerry

2008 CORC Upcoming Rally Event
Saturday, August 23

The Central Ohio Rally Club will present Follow Your Nose Again…and Again on Saturday, August 23, 2008. The event is a time-speed-distance rally.  Each vehicle will be given a set of instructions to guide them on a predetermined course. The event is approximately 80 miles long and will take about 2.5 hours to complete. The event is using the T-Rule concept, Follow concept and nearly straight concept.  Start location for this event will be at the Kroger’s parking lot at Perimeter and Avery Roads in Dublin and will finish at Donato’s across the street from the start location.  Registration opens at 5:00 PM and First Car Off will be 6:01 PM. The event will be run on well maintained roads and at or below legal speed limits.  BEGINNERS WELCOME!   Cost for this event will be $20 per vehicle. For more information contact Pat Hoffmannbeck at 614-766-2725 or www.myautoevents.com also visit the website at www.corc-rally.org

August Dump of the Month
Thursday, August 28 6:30 PM
Ann & Tony's Italian Restaurant in West Jefferson

Well, it's NOT a dump by any means, but IS a really good restaurant! We're inviting everyone to join us at *Ann & Tony's Italian Restaurant in West Jefferson next Thursday the 28th at 6:30pm*. Many of you have been there at one time or another and are familiar with the place and the great food. I know it's a bit far for some, so we're starting a little later to give you a chance to get there. And besides, *if you'd like to join us we don't care what time you arrive!*

*Directions:* The easy way is to make your way onto I-70 West, and get off at the RT142 exit. Turn LEFT (South) onto RT142 and follow it a few miles to RT40. Make a RIGHT (West) onto RT40 and the restaurant will be on your LEFT just after you come into town.

BMC Christmas Dinner

Howdy folks!  Join us for an evening with good friends, good food and more.  We have about 85 people signed up for the party.  I've told the caterer 100, so we still have room for you if you didn't RSVP!  :O)

The plans for the Christmas Party are all set, here's what you need to know:

Dinner is being catered by Der Dutchman; 2 entrees', multiple side dishes plus dessert.   Coffee, tea and lemonade will be provided.  You are welcome to bring adult beverages of your choice... or any other beverage for that matter.

I am collecting pictures for a slide show that I'll be putting together next week.  If you have pictures you would like to include, contact me or email them to me directly.

Decorations for the party are taken care of.  No gift or ornament exchange is planned, though you are welcome to plan one if you're so inclined!

The December DOTM and 2009 Planning Meeting will be on the same night.

Please join Scott and myself on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Talita's(formerly Frankie's) in Grove City at 6:30pm for the December DOTM and Planning Meeting. Bring all your great ideas for 2009. If you cannot attend and want to get an event on the 2009 calendar, please call me and I will put your event on the calendar.

Talita's would like a headcount, so please call me(875-6788) by Friday, December 5.

From I-270, take Exit 2 for US-62/OH-3 toward Grove City. Turn left at Southwest Blvd. Turn left at the Firestone sign into the strip mall.

Hope to see you there.
Charlene

7th Annual BMC Christmas Caroling Party
Saturday, December 13, 2008