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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

"A Pure Pleasure To Drive"

Brian Harper shows great affection for the 2013 MINI JCW Convertible in his review for The StarPhoenix, especially in his concluding paragraph:
There are days when I, like most others, appreciate the hedonism that is part and parcel of a finely crafted luxury sedan. Yet, when push comes to shove, I prefer my rides like the JCW convertible - small and sassy, with a wind-in-the-hair driving experience to go with it. Throw in a manual gearbox and a twisty piece of tarmac that will keep my hands and feet in motion and my mind sharp, and precious few are the pleasures that can compete. It should always be thus.