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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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While southbound on Lake Shore Drive this morning near the Museum of Science & Industry, I looked in my mirror and spotted a black '05 or '06 MCSC.
We exchanged waves before he headed West on 57th?
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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Spotted!

This morning @ 7am @ Golf Rd/River Rd: MC CR/W w/bonnet stripes/checkered mirrors.

Thanks for the wave
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Before I forget,
1. Pepper White Mini Cooper (S?) turning into Taco Bell on Skokie BLVD.
2. Silver Mini Cooper (S?) with black Viper Stripes at Old Orchard Mall in Nordstorms Lot on Skokie BLVD
3. Hyper Blue Mini with white Top going East on Old Orchard Road and Skokie BLVD.

All on my way home from school, quite exciting.
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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From: Greater Chicagoland. Ich Bin Ein Midwesterner!!!
This morning on 355 headed north I saw a broken down MINI on the shoulder. I was going 75MPH and there was lots of traffic so I couldn't get over to see if you were ok. I hope everything worked out for you.

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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Today I saw VR MC in Island Lake on 176, a CR in Palatine on Rt 14 by Smith, an HB on 14 by Baldwin, a DS/B on Lake-Cook wait at the Ela Rd. traffic light and a DS/W on Rt. 12. Of all those only the VR Cooper waved back, is the common in Chicago nowadays, I always remembered many more waves around here?

Hope the MINI on the shoulder was alright.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Spotted:
  • Around 1pm @ Rammy's on Higgins : MSC DS/B.. Nice chatting with ya.. didn't catch your name, but good luck and congrats on your new MINI
  • Around 5:30pm on Goebbert near Golf Rd : MC CR/W.. Wave through the open top
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Saw a PW/B North on Rt. 83 Just north of 22 (2:00pm). And a DS/B on algonquin by Golf Rd. (2:40)
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Does this count?

Tonight I got a wave - actually it was a peace sign, from a guy driving a yellow BMW. I got a feeling that maybe there is a MINI at home for that guy.

This was at Square Barn and Huntley Road in the Carpentersville, Huntley/ Algonquin area.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Saw a Chili Red/W on Potter and Northwest Hwy around 5:30. we waved.

Saw a DG/B yesterday Potter and Busse.. we waved.

Been a couple of good MINI days!!
 
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Saw a AB/S MC at Rt. 12 and Miller road this morning, around 7:30.
 
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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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I saw a PH/W MC about 10am today at 176 and Gilmer, I waved but was in a Silver Corolla loaner car.
 
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Spotted a PW/B MC on IL59 at New York St. in Aurora @ 6am

Btw, I'm new to the club!
 
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Old May 6, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Saw a Chili Red/Black on US 34 at US30 in Aurora at 5:30a. We were able to drive for several miles together. Waved and she was a Grandma to boot!

to her.
 
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Old May 6, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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  • CR MC on 176 in Libertyville around 11
  • CRc in Wacconda on 176 @ about 13:40 a
  • CR/W on 41 @ about 13:15
 
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Old May 6, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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From: Greater Chicagoland. Ich Bin Ein Midwesterner!!!
Saw a CR/B MCS today parked along the river walk in downtown Naperville.
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Just got back from the Dragon !!!!! ooohh Yeahhh Twisties, twisties, twisties !!!! Good times!!!

Shout out to the CMMC gang : Gabe, Matt, Steve, Ken, Taylor, Paul, Mark, Conrad, Brian and Ellen Hope all of you made it home ok Will post pics soon!!

Spotted around 4:30pm today after motoring 600+ miles home:
  • MC LY/W on Demptster by Portillo's
  • MCS DS/B o0n Golf by before Shermer
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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spotted a DG/B with factory black bonnet stripe MCS going north on
53 between Thorndale and Biesterfield. around 4-4:30pm? sunday.

tiny suv? mini suv? plates.

i was in my new Civic so you didn't notice me.
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Wow, today was a MINI-ful day! I saw 4-5 on my way to work, mostly on 53 headed south. I can't remember all the colors and I didn't wave as I was in my gas guzzler truck. Made me wish I drove it today!
 
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Old May 8, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Just wanted to give a big shout-out to the Milwaukee Minis club! Had a great time on the Milwaukee Mile yesterday! They had 16 cars out there. At one point, the Red Brigade was in full effect, with six red Minis on the track all at once!

Great time had by all!!
 
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Old May 9, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Spotted slightly lowered DG/B MCS on Devon heading west around 5:35pm
in ElkGrove. had black wheels with polished lip. Black bonnet stripes,
factory driving lights.

i was in my Legacy so you didn't notice me.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Spotted a 03 CR/W MC in Wacconda this morning (7ish) on 176; also fogot to post a Blue Cabrio on Rt 14 in palatine yesterday aroud 17:30
 
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Old May 13, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by vi3ti2avei2
Before I forget,
1. Pepper White Mini Cooper (S?) turning into Taco Bell on Skokie BLVD.


All on my way home from school, quite exciting.
hey.. i think this was me!! bummer i didn't get to wave back.

on another note, I saw an ?indi? blue MCS with a lady in there. I was turning left from skokie blvd. onto dempster heading east. She waved, but by the time I noticed, it was already too late.
 
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Old May 13, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chequedmini1
Just wanted to give a big shout-out to the Milwaukee Minis club! Had a great time on the Milwaukee Mile yesterday! They had 16 cars out there. At one point, the Red Brigade was in full effect, with six red Minis on the track all at once!

Great time had by all!!
I had a good time also. I should have gotten an honorable mention for traveling the furthest.
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Spotted
  • 11am - MCS - BRG/W - Jewel lot in Glenview.. I've seen it before, need to leave a flier next time
  • 11:15am - MCS - LY/LY? - Waukegan Rd/Lake St
  • 1pm - MC - CR/B - in front of Puppy Palace in Buffalo Grove
I really should drive my MCC on the weekends Was cruising in the Element today with the family. Happy Mother's Day
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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i didn't spot any MINI's today, but i took my dandy time to wax my
MCS.
 
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