Meet planning is first rate with nothing scheduled before 10:00 a.m., recognizing that all are on holidays. However, there were a few glitches in kicking of the Rallye (drivers/navigators not ready). A big field got away on a good day for enjoying the countryside.

We skipped the Rallye being down on power with (I'm sure) part of the number 3 exhaust valve somewhere to the west on Hwy. 10. We opted for the scenic route to the 'Snow Fields' Vineyard. The sole pass enroute to Cowansville was but a hiccup for a 3 cylinder 998.

The Vineyard field was quite a sight with all the cars set out for the group photo, including the Mini Van which was painted as an activity for the younger children. Took the typical panoramic photos, cars only, people with cars. Picnic lunch was terrific although breeze blown tablecloths led to unexpected upsets of all sorts of platters, wine glasses etc.

Back at the hotel, the vendors were open and the lots packed with the Minis. Jeff, Leanne, Jeff's Mom, Elaine and I went into Magog proper for dinner. Had a pleasant walkabout and enjoyed the patio until rain fell, which was quite heavy overnight and into the next day.

Tucked in early with slalom racing on the mind for the morrow.