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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Hello from Shelton, WA

I wanted to say hello to everyone - We just bought our first Mini from Portland, Ore - a dark grey 2006 MCS with Mahna Mahna plates. We love it!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Welcome. Very nice looking MINI. Thanks for showing us your MINI. Good luck and remember to WAVE.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Thank you!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Welcome to NAM and congrats on your new MINI. It looks great.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Welcome from the mini wasteland of Mississippi (not a single dealer). I transferred from Seattle and my Clubbie is from Minis Northwest in Tacoma.

Sharp looking ride enjoy.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Thank you Mr. T - Love the Roadster!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks in Mississippi - That's a long way from home! Awesome Clubman
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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SanDe, you've got an awesome track up there in Shelton!! I highly suggest you get on it ASAP!! I was up with a few other PDX MINIacs before it was "officially" a track, pavement, and tower was all that was there. Would love to come up again and see the improvements!!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Welcome!
Hey, I am just down the road from you, in Olympia!

We have a couple of real good MINI clubs in our area.

Salish Sea MINI Motoring Club-

http://ssmini.org/

&

Puget Sound MINI Motoring Club

http://www.psmini.org/

SS MINI has more events in the South Puget sound area, but both are fun clubs.

Dave
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Sharp......... Congrats!

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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Thanks for the tip! We had no idea there was a track nearby. We'll check it out as soon as we can and post some photos
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Thanks Dave - I really appreciate the info on clubs - We are so new to the Mini experience but sure love the cars. Nice to know you are nearby - Do you know of any trusted mechanics in the area? We'll be looking for your Clubman
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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SanDe,

I do all my own wrenching on my cars, so I haven't paid attention to local mechanics. I think there are some recommendations at the local MINI Club forums.

Here is a link to The Ridge Motorsports Park website.

http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/

Dave
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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I kind of figured you did Thanks for the links!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Hey! I'm in Port Orchard and just joined this forum too. Maybe I'm not qualified to say it yet, but welcome to the club!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SanDe
Thanks for the tip! We had no idea there was a track nearby. We'll check it out as soon as we can and post some photos
Here's a link for you...
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/

If I didn't say it before welcome to the World of MINIacs!!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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Awesome! Thanks so much
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Thank you Mr. T - Love the Roadster!
I'll love it even more once it's sitting in the garage. Must be patient.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Must be tough! I cannot even imagine
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Hey - thanks! You are definitely more qualified than I will ever be to say welcome to the club Did you see the link to that track here in Shelton?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SanDe
Hey - thanks! You are definitely more qualified than I will ever be to say welcome to the club Did you see the link to that track here in Shelton?
See quote below, I've actually driven on it...it was a bast!!
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SanDe, you've got an awesome track up there in Shelton!! I highly suggest you get on it ASAP!! I was up with a few other PDX MINIacs before it was "officially" a track, pavement, and tower was all that was there. Would love to come up again and see the improvements!!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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My husband is all over it By the way - being new and all - I think I pushed the wrong button on this post -
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Hi! its nice to hear from you in Port Orchard! I know you are far more qualified than I to say welcome - I already screwed up and sent a post intended to you to someone else
 
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