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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Ordered my Mini HT on Sat pick up Tuesday I traded in a SUV so it will be quite the change for me but I am so very excited!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Welcome!

Did you get an 'S' model? Color, etc? Everyone will want photos went your MINI arrives.

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by tampadave
Welcome! Did you get an 'S' model? Color, etc? Everyone will want photos went your MINI arrives.

Dave
We'll be expecting a bit more than simply pics, Dave. We encourage all members of NAM to promote the MINI wave whenever possible. Astapf will earn extra points if his pics show him waving in his new MINI.
 

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Welcome to NAM and congrats on your new MINI, Astapt. It is very nice of you to join us. We will be patiently awaiting pics of your MINI. Tampadave is right when he suggest supplying a few more details, please do elaborate.

I see you are from Albany. Many of my ancestors settled that area. Enjoy.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 04:44 AM
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Ordered my Mini HT on Sat pick up Tuesday I traded in a SUV so it will be quite the change for me but I am so very excited!

Sorry new to the whole forum thing!
Justa hardtop. Ice blue. Thinking of naming her Tiffany because the color blue reminds me of Tiffany jewelery box blue! Totally plan on doing the wave to fellow minis just because my husband thinks its silly! Will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks for the great welcome😌
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:36 AM
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Ah, yes, I forgot to mention the wave. I actually think it is a fine tradition worth emulating. Think movie star on a Macy's Parade float!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Astapf
Sorry new to the whole forum thing!

Justa hardtop. Ice blue. Thinking of naming her Tiffany because the color blue reminds me of Tiffany jewelery box blue! Totally plan on doing the wave to fellow minis just because my husband thinks its silly! Will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks for the great welcome😌
Tiffany sounds perfect. Can't wait to see some pics.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Astapf
Sorry new to the whole forum thing!
Justa hardtop. Ice blue. Thinking of naming her Tiffany because the color blue reminds me of Tiffany jewelery box blue! Totally plan on doing the wave to fellow minis just because my husband thinks its silly! Will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks for the great welcome😌
Congrats:D I'll see you around! I just picked up my JCW HT yesterday from Keeler!

Happy Motoring!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Astapf
Sorry new to the whole forum thing!
Justa hardtop. Ice blue. Thinking of naming her Tiffany because the color blue reminds me of Tiffany jewelery box blue! Totally plan on doing the wave to fellow minis just because my husband thinks its silly! Will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks for the great welcome😌
Welcome to the NAMily Astapf and grats on getting your MINI Tiffany!

Now that you're part of the NAMily you have to share with your brothers and sisters here on NAM by posting-up some pics of Tiffany! We'd love to see what she looks like! We love pics... yes we do!

Glad to see that you plan on saving the wave and you know there is no better way of doing it and letting the world know about it than by joining The League of Extraordinary MINIacs!

You can join The League at:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/256292-want-to-join-the-league-of-extraordinary-miniacs.html

OR you can join up on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404...group_activity

So c'mon Astapf keep the wave alive (regardless of what hubby thinks) and take the oath!

May you and Tiffany share many miles and smiles together as you motor along on Life's road!

Motor On!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Astapf
Ordered my Mini HT on Sat pick up Tuesday I traded in a SUV so it will be quite the change for me but I am so very excited!
When you get the chance, take that thing to the Adirondacks! About 6 weeks after I bought mine this year, I spent a few weeks in the Schroon Lake area; those twisty mountain roads were never so much fun (not to mention the scenery). Watch out for the deer, though!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Here is a photo of Tiffany (hopefully I did this correctly) - more photos to follow! I do plan on taking her to the Adirondacks, probably when the leaves change a bit more. Can't wait!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Your MINI looks great and Tiffany is a perfect name for the color. Happy motoring and don't forget to wave.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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This is a recent photo of Tiffany. She will be 3 yrs old this month



Tiffany goes to the country!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 02:05 PM
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Love the color, congrats on three happy years

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 03:03 PM
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Welcome and thanks for the pics...you've still got the classic MINI dash...enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the wonderful world of MINIs.

Nice looking MINI!

FWIW MINIs do very well in the snow.

Are you anywhere close to Albany? We have a MINI group that meets there once a month (tonight, in fact) at the Pump Station.

At any rate, enjoying the ride.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the wonderful world of MINIs.

Nice looking MINI!

FWIW MINIs do very well in the snow.

Are you anywhere close to Albany? We have a MINI group that meets there once a month (tonight, in fact) at the Pump Station.

At any rate, enjoying the ride.
Might be interested in meeting up with yall. Albany is about a 90 minute drive for me. Quackenbush Square is it??
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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Yes that is the place. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at about 7 pm.
It would be great if you could make it, but understand that is a bit of a hike.

Enjoy
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
Yes that is the place. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at about 7 pm.
It would be great if you could make it, but understand that is a bit of a hike.

Enjoy
Well, ya never know. If the mood strikes me I'll take the drive. It would be nice to meet some other enthusiasts.

Guess we'll see .....
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Astapf
This is a recent photo of Tiffany. She will be 3 yrs old this month



Tiffany goes to the country!
Thats a rare color, nice to see it ever so often. I remember when they launched that color. Everyone said it should have been Tiffany blue and not Ice blue
 
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