Run 4 The Corners

The official start of the Run 4 the Corners ride began Sat. Oct. 15, 2005 at the Taos bridge (over the Rio Grande River), just west of Taos, NM. The MINIs were all greeted by this tarantula ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:39 -0700

ColoradoRick
The official start of the Run 4 the Corners ride began Sat. Oct. 15, 2005 at the Taos bridge (over the Rio Grande River), just west of Taos, NM. The MINIs were all greeted by this tarantula ...

Wendy and I arrived the day before and played tourist in the downtown Taos plaza. We found a couple of other MINIs before the day was over.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:40 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy and I arrived the day before and played tourist in the downtown Taos plaza. We found a couple of other MINIs before the day was over.

Our ride began in Littleton on Friday (Oct. 14th). We headed south through Colorado Springs, Pueblo, then exited I-25 at Walsenburg. It was beautiful over La Veta Pass, turning south at Ft. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:41 -0700

ColoradoRick
Our ride began in Littleton on Friday (Oct. 14th). We headed south through Colorado Springs, Pueblo, then exited I-25 at Walsenburg. It was beautiful over La Veta Pass, turning south at Ft. ...

Rick, the New Mexico native, plays Taos Plaza tourist.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:42 -0700

ColoradoRick
Rick, the New Mexico native, plays Taos Plaza tourist.

Taos Plaza. For more, see www.TaosPlaza.com. The drive from Denver to Taos (via Walsenburg, LaVeta, Ft Garland) was about 160 miles.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:43 -0700

ColoradoRick
Taos Plaza. For more, see www.TaosPlaza.com. The drive from Denver to Taos (via Walsenburg, LaVeta, Ft Garland) was about 160 miles.

Browsing the shops just off the Plaza on this nice sunny day. We had lunch under the umbrellas.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:45 -0700

ColoradoRick
Browsing the shops just off the Plaza on this nice sunny day. We had lunch under the umbrellas.

Youth dancers from Taos Pueblo performed around the fire at the hotel Friday night.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:46 -0700

ColoradoRick
Youth dancers from Taos Pueblo performed around the fire at the hotel Friday night.

Taos Pueblo dancers.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:47 -0700

ColoradoRick
Taos Pueblo dancers.

A little bit of color Saturday morning at the Taos bridge parking lot -- the starting point for the Run 4 the Corners, dubbed "R4tC".

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:48 -0700

ColoradoRick
A little bit of color Saturday morning at the Taos bridge parking lot -- the starting point for the Run 4 the Corners, dubbed "R4tC".

The hippie bus on its way back home to Colorado Springs, despite the California plates.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:49 -0700

ColoradoRick
The hippie bus on its way back home to Colorado Springs, despite the California plates.

A child co-pilots the magic bus.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:50 -0700

ColoradoRick
A child co-pilots the magic bus.

The magic bus is on the Internet: www.hippiecrit.org, where you can read "Why the Movement Never Got Off the Ground."

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:51 -0700

ColoradoRick
The magic bus is on the Internet: www.hippiecrit.org, where you can read "Why the Movement Never Got Off the Ground."

The lineup of MINIs from New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and Oklahoma. No Utah MINIs made the trip.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:52 -0700

ColoradoRick
The lineup of MINIs from New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and Oklahoma. No Utah MINIs made the trip.

No two MINIs are exactly alike. They're all personalized in some large or small way. Just the way we like it.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:53 -0700

ColoradoRick
No two MINIs are exactly alike. They're all personalized in some large or small way. Just the way we like it.

This toy car eats bugs for added horsepower.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:54 -0700

ColoradoRick
This toy car eats bugs for added horsepower.

A New Mexico MINI. The drive from Taos to the Four Corners was about 300 miles.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:55 -0700

ColoradoRick
A New Mexico MINI. The drive from Taos to the Four Corners was about 300 miles.

Bonnets to the sun at the Taos bridge rest area.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:56 -0700

ColoradoRick
Bonnets to the sun at the Taos bridge rest area.

On the road between Taos and Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:58 -0700

ColoradoRick
On the road between Taos and Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.

Rick sporting his MINI5280 cap.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:56:59 -0700

ColoradoRick
Rick sporting his MINI5280 cap.

MINIs spanning several states at the Four Corners Monument. We arrived with less than 15 minutes remaining before closing the gates.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:00 -0700

ColoradoRick
MINIs spanning several states at the Four Corners Monument. We arrived with less than 15 minutes remaining before closing the gates.

A few more MINIs arrived right after the big group, about 24 (sorry, I lost count).

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:02 -0700

ColoradoRick
A few more MINIs arrived right after the big group, about 24 (sorry, I lost count).

Under the pressures of time and rain, a few quick photos were snapped.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:04 -0700

ColoradoRick
Under the pressures of time and rain, a few quick photos were snapped.

Let's dance in four states at once.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:05 -0700

ColoradoRick
Let's dance in four states at once.

How much time before the gates close?

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:06 -0700

ColoradoRick
How much time before the gates close?

Wendy travels to four states in mere seconds.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:07 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy travels to four states in mere seconds.

Rick occupies four states at once. Better start the diet.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:08 -0700

ColoradoRick
Rick occupies four states at once. Better start the diet.

We're about to get kicked out of four states at once. The caretaker makes one last warning. We'd better get going.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:10 -0700

ColoradoRick
We're about to get kicked out of four states at once. The caretaker makes one last warning. We'd better get going.

Saturday night at the Sophia Lodge near Dolores, Colorado.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:12 -0700

ColoradoRick
Saturday night at the Sophia Lodge near Dolores, Colorado.

The Sophia Lodge is just outside of Dolores, which is about 10 miles NE of Cortez, Colorado, the overnight location.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:13 -0700

ColoradoRick
The Sophia Lodge is just outside of Dolores, which is about 10 miles NE of Cortez, Colorado, the overnight location.

The 24 or so MINIs dominated this Cortez, Colo. hotel parking lot.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:14 -0700

ColoradoRick
The 24 or so MINIs dominated this Cortez, Colo. hotel parking lot.

Steve, the ride adMINIstraot, replaces YELRSUB's headlamp.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:15 -0700

ColoradoRick
Steve, the ride adMINIstraot, replaces YELRSUB's headlamp.

The convertible's plates say it all.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:17 -0700

ColoradoRick
The convertible's plates say it all.

The now Cortez, MINI Motel.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:18 -0700

ColoradoRick
The now Cortez, MINI Motel.

Wendy, co-pilot, navigator, music DJ, snack/drink expeditor, is ready to motor.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:19 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy, co-pilot, navigator, music DJ, snack/drink expeditor, is ready to motor.

Heading toward Telluride, Colorado on a beautiful Sunday (Oct. 16) morning. Wendy's hands are freezing as she takes this shot out the window at about 60 MPH.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:20 -0700

ColoradoRick
Heading toward Telluride, Colorado on a beautiful Sunday (Oct. 16) morning. Wendy's hands are freezing as she takes this shot out the window at about 60 MPH.

Fall colors in southwest Colorado.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:21 -0700

ColoradoRick
Fall colors in southwest Colorado.

Even after peak fall colors, they're still brilliant.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:22 -0700

ColoradoRick
Even after peak fall colors, they're still brilliant.

Passenger's view out the windscreen.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:23 -0700

ColoradoRick
Passenger's view out the windscreen.

Wendy bags another great photo out the passenger window.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:24 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy bags another great photo out the passenger window.

Still heading toward Lizard Head Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:25 -0700

ColoradoRick
Still heading toward Lizard Head Pass.

Even the dirt is colorful here.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:26 -0700

ColoradoRick
Even the dirt is colorful here.

The MINIs are gaining on us.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:28 -0700

ColoradoRick
The MINIs are gaining on us.

Wendy is perfecting her out-the-window photos.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:29 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy is perfecting her out-the-window photos.

Bathroom, photo and leg stretching stop somewhere near Lizzard Head Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:30 -0700

ColoradoRick
Bathroom, photo and leg stretching stop somewhere near Lizzard Head Pass.

Part of the group stopped further down the highway. There are no bad stopping places for photos.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:31 -0700

ColoradoRick
Part of the group stopped further down the highway. There are no bad stopping places for photos.

One last look. Hop in!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:32 -0700

ColoradoRick
One last look. Hop in!

On the road toward Lizard Head Pass, which is 10,200 ft.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:35 -0700

ColoradoRick
On the road toward Lizard Head Pass, which is 10,200 ft.

Main Street (Colorado Ave) in Telluride, Colorado. Cortez to Telluride was about

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:36 -0700

ColoradoRick
Main Street (Colorado Ave) in Telluride, Colorado. Cortez to Telluride was about

The eastern end of Main Street in Telluride.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:37 -0700

ColoradoRick
The eastern end of Main Street in Telluride.

ColoradoRick's photo

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:37 -0700

ColoradoRick

Wendy in sepia.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:38 -0700

ColoradoRick
Wendy in sepia.

Rick on Main.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:38 -0700

ColoradoRick
Rick on Main.

Rick & Wendy taking in the afternoon sun.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:39 -0700

ColoradoRick
Rick & Wendy taking in the afternoon sun.

MINI on a side street near Main.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:41 -0700

ColoradoRick
MINI on a side street near Main.

Back on the road, heading out (west) of Telluride.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:43 -0700

ColoradoRick
Back on the road, heading out (west) of Telluride.

There's that Chili Red MINI again.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:43 -0700

ColoradoRick
There's that Chili Red MINI again.

Postcard at 60 MPH.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:44 -0700

ColoradoRick
Postcard at 60 MPH.

Ridgeway, Colo. Here's where the Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma MINI drivers and passengers parted ways. The Coloradoans heading north toward Montrose and everybody else ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:45 -0700

ColoradoRick
Ridgeway, Colo. Here's where the Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma MINI drivers and passengers parted ways. The Coloradoans heading north toward Montrose and everybody else ...

The Run 4 the Corners was lots of fun for all. We missed not having Utah represented, but we did travel to Utah, if only for a few minutes. Stay tuned, we'll come up with another multi-state ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:57:46 -0700

ColoradoRick
The Run 4 the Corners was lots of fun for all. We missed not having Utah represented, but we did travel to Utah, if only for a few minutes. Stay tuned, we'll come up with another multi-state ...