The adventures of Bessie the Mini
Follow Bessie the MINI on her many adventures around Wisconsin and beyond!
Bessie coasted in for some fun at the Port Washington Fish day. At the world's largest one-day fish fry, Bessie floated down main street in her patriotic parade gear and sailed off with a third-place trophy in the car show. Before you start cheering, she was only one of three MINIs in her class. The
Bessie shared her patriotic spirit with 28 other MINIs in the New Berlin, Wisconsin, Fourth of July Parade. The MINIs came from as far as Virginia and Wyoming to celebrate the festivities. Bessie drove alongside Tardis. Isn't it great to see two Doctor Who vehicles together! Both Mini and New Berlin are celebrating their 50th
A chilly evening for some cool treats and hot dinner at Hefner's Custard in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Minis met for the first Ice Cream Social of the season. We enjoyed our hamburgers and custard for dessert surrounded by photos of celebrities. I was also transported back to my childhood with a very quick game
Leaning into the curves. The adrenaline pumping. The speedometer rising. The steering wheel sliding through my palms. Blood spattering the leather. Pain rising as I grip tighter to reduce the loss of blood. And here I thought my fourth trip round the Milwaukee Mile would be dull. View Photos... Somehow I managed to slice open
The sun came out to greet us for a MINI Spring Drive. Members from the Milwaukee and Chicago Mini Clubs gathered for a winding drive from Silver Lake to Kenosha, Wisconsin. After the drive, we gathered at the Brat Stop for lunch and refreshments. On our way home, Dad and I stopped to look at