Greetings from snowy Boise. Got a fixer-upper 2007 Mini Cooper for Christmas so I’m back, baby! I missed my 2003 Mini S so much that I just had to return to the fold. Best car I ever had. So much fun to drive.

My broken sunroof is taped up with gaffer’s tape, my windshield cowls are crumbling from sun damage, the cowl seal is taped in place, my windshield upper seal is held together with silicone caulk, and my front and rear Mini badges are barren of black paint, but I’ve ordered all new parts and soon I shall return this crimson and black beauty to its former glory! (Cue Ron Sexsmith’s song.)