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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I got a wave from a black/black Cooper at 22 and 41 on the way home from work today!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Today was Blue Mini Wednesday. I drove up Milwaukee to Saunders with a B/MCS White Male no wave or look over even. Another B/MC pulling out of business on Saunders, no wave. B/MCS pulling into Mcdonalds off of Milwaukee south bound. Weather is getting warm and the cars are coming out.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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1520 I355 20 onramp to 290 split PS/B MCS; on cell phone you were a speck in my mirror by the time I waved (out down the phone pick up the pace and enjoy the ride)

Anyone on NAM in a blue MINI in the shaumburg area today?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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DS/B MCS with Black Bonnet stripes on Wolfs Crossing in Oswego @ 7:20a.

You're either a student or teacher up at the High School. I'll tag your Mini soon enough.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Spotted:

New R56 - MY/B - wb Golf Rd/MtProspect Rd @ 6:30pm. Made eye contact and gave a thumbs up
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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IB/W MCS headed east on pederson in grayslake/mundelein area. flashed my lights hello at you!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Thursday night, Arlington Hts Road and Euclid intersection. Waiting at the light northbound on AH Road spotted a white Cooper at the light, gave a wave and got a thumbs up back!

Saw the Red/Black MCSC with the lightbar at Patrick body yesterday alongside an 06 Blue MCS with a checkmate package while I was having my freshly repainted hatch rebuffed. Great looking car!

TJM
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Today I got waves from the

Knauz Courtesy convertable (MCSc one of the greys) in Island Lake

An EB/B MCS in Crystal lake

and spotted a couple in an HO MCS vert in Crystal Lake
a SB/S MC with driving lights
and a house just outside Wauconnda with a PS MC in the driveway
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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@1:15 at SuperDawg in the city . A half hearted wave from a JB/B MC pulling out while I was pulling in.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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half hearted wave?! that's so weak.

when i wave, its like my whole body flails around, restrained only by the seat belt... "whoooa, a MINI! heeeeeeeeeeey! hi!"

so yes, half hearted waves are weak sauce.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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CR WITH TINT I355 AND FINLEY


FROM A CR/W MC CUBA AND LAKE ZURICH ROAD IN BARRINGTON
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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First Post Here, Many More to Come!

SPOTTED
PW/B in Park Ridge parked at an apartment complex lot just north of the NW Corner of Touhy & Dee. No Driver, so no wave. Next time.

SPOTTED (5 seconds later)
PW/B/B stopped at intersection of Touhy and Dee headed west on Touhy. Gave a wave, could not confirm a return wave. Eyes on the road!!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Spotted on "no wave Monday" :

CR/W MCS on Higgins (eb from 290) @ 12:45pm
DS/B MCS on Golf Rd/Goebbert Rd @ 6:15pm
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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IB/W w/Union Jack mirror covers NB on 94 just south of Lake Forest Oasis @ 9am, waved but could not tell if it was returned as I was SB and motoring...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Let's all meet!

Hey all you NW Chicago burbs Mini owners. I have a new '06 "S" Hyper blue/white, white stripes and travel between Mundelein, Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove. We should have a NW Burbs "Mini Meet"!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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We should have a NW Burbs "Mini Meet"!
How about This on April 14th?
Check out the Chicago MINI Motoring Club for more stuff.
Congrats on the new car, and hope to see you at something soon!!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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Spotted TUE morning :

DS/B MCS wb Golf Rd/294 @ 8:45 am... thanks for the wave
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by COOPED UP
Hey all you NW Chicago burbs Mini owners. I have a new '06 "S" Hyper blue/white, white stripes and travel between Mundelein, Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove. We should have a NW Burbs "Mini Meet"!
are you a lady?! i've seen a lady drive that car a few times in libertyville.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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SPOTTED
CR/W MC w/ Bumperguard Attachments - WB on Lawrence Ave. in Harwood Heights.
Made eye contact, no wave. Looked serious...he has to lighten up. I sometimes refer to my MCS as my therapy on wheels, and I definitely need my daily dose.

SPOTTED
PW/B in Park Ridge parked at an apartment complex lot just north of the NW Corner of Touhy & Dee. No Driver, so no wave. Next time.
Actually seen this MCS all week. Hasn't moved. Do I get credit for each day I see it? Anyway, the owner must be on Spring Break...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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A 4 Spotter Day!

SPOTTED @ Noon
Parked MY/W MC at Des Plaines Metra Station

SPOTTED @ 1:00pm (No Wave)
EB on Minor in Des Plaines - CR/W MC

SPOTTED @ 6:00pm (Definitely No Wave)
Greenwood turning onto Northwest Hwy - DS/B/MCS with Blk Bonnet & Boot Stripes

SPOTTED @ 6:15pm (Left a Spotter Card)
Parked CR/W/MCS @ Dominick's on Higgins & Cumberland
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I'm starting to believe our Element is a MINI magnet Today, I spotted at least 12 MINIs. 4 on the way down to the Shedd... another 4-5 on the way back home.. and another 4-5 going to and from dinner near Old Orchard.

Who's the CR/W MCS with white viper stripes and dark/black rims??? I spotted you on Glenview Rd before the Edens overpass at 6:15pm??? very nice
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by french_toaster
SPOTTED @ Noon
Parked MY/W MC at Des Plaines Metra Station
SPOTTED @ 6:00pm (Definitely No Wave)
Greenwood turning onto Northwest Hwy - DS/B/MCS with Blk Bonnet & Boot Stripes
Quite possibly me...i was definitely out and about around then, but i dont really remember being around there...but anyway, if i didnt wave that means i didnt see you. If i see a MINI i wave, quite enthusiastically i might add.

Im always driving around Park Ridge and the neighboring suburbs, so see ya around
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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I really need to start driving the MCC on the weekends

Spotted today:
  • CR/W MCS and IB/W MCS @ 2pm - Corner of Golf Rd/Shermer - then DS/B MCS parked in front of The Works on Golf Rd/Washington a few minutes later
  • BRG/W MCS and LY/W MC @ 3:30pm - Corner of Willow Rd/Waukegan Rd
  • CR/W MC? @ 4pm - Harlem Ave (before Golf Rd)
no waves 'cuz I was in the MINI magnet again
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I saw amybe 15-20 MINIs off the Dealer lot toda, add those and that makes it a nice even 50 have a bunch of photos might post a few.
 
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