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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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Got a wave from a PW/B MC this morning on the Edens, and he tailed me up to the Rt. 94/41 split.

Also got a wave from a BRG MCSc in the parking garage where I work.

Been a while since I have gotten waves so it was nice!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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From: H-bar-on-two
Originally Posted by MiniMac2005
I know better they're always lurking somewhere on Lincoln Ave. I can tell you all of the known speed traps in that area if anyone is interested
I'm sure no one has need of where the speed traps are, as we are all law-abiding motorists.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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twin! well, almost...

DS/B MCS with black wheels + smoked out tail lights at On The Boarder in Vernon Hills yesterday evening.

I was going to leave you a note but, well, it was raining and all...
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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No Oak Park Mini's wave.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Paladin
No Oak Park Mini's wave.
I do, but you are right, I rarely get any response when waving to fellow Mini drivers in Oak Park or other Western 'Burbs.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pdflint
I do, but you are right, I rarely get any response when waving to fellow Mini drivers in Oak Park or other Western 'Burbs.

It's amazing I see about six on a regular basis on my commute home.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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I'm in town visiting and haven't seen a single mini. I'm out in Alsip for the week so keep an eye out for an idiot in an EB/B with Kentucky plates running not snow friendly tires.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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From: Bartlett
Originally Posted by NecoOmnis
I'm in town visiting and haven't seen a single mini. I'm out in Alsip for the week so keep an eye out for an idiot in an EB/B with Kentucky plates running not snow friendly tires.

How are they in the rain? Never mind it will be ice by the time you read this. LOL welcome to Chicago.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Saw an EB MCS at Maple and 355 today. You had just been involved in an accident with a Camry. Hope you're ok if you're on this board!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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I saw a Hot Chocolate clubman at Woodfield mall that looked very nice.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Man! It's been so long since I last posted, I almost forgot how!

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to re-insert myself into all things MINI!

That said, my first Spot n Wave to report for the year.

01.23.09

2:30 pm MCS AB/AB Turning NB on Finley @ Butterfield as I was turning SB on Finley
GOTTA WAVE from Dude within!

ALSO....
I want to encourage everyone to vote for the January Photo Contest. I entered but will not reveal which one is mine.

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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Man - I have to think that was Me... but I am AB/W (but it is REALLY dirty )
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Got a half wave from a Red MC Belmont and Harlem northbound 7:00am. 1/26
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by True Joy
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to re-insert myself into all things MINI!

That said, my first Spot n Wave to report for the year.

01.23.09

2:30 pm MCS AB/AB Turning NB on Finley @ Butterfield as I was turning SB on Finley
GOTTA WAVE from Dude within!

ALSO....
I want to encourage everyone to vote for the January Photo Contest. I entered but will not reveal which one is mine.

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I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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01.30.09

8:00 am MCS LY/W within the Cumberland CTA Parking Station
GOT A WAVE!


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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by reelbigfish241
I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
You are on my radar NOW! I am in the area often either at Yorktown for a movie, shopping at Fry's, or for some good eats. Maybe I should stop by Ruby Tuesday!
See you around...

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Side by side with a SS Sidewalk yesterday on Rte 31 in Crystal Lake...not so much as an acknowledgment
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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10:00am MC IB/W (seemed darker, like Space Blue, but judging from the model year, I went with Indi Blue) merging onto I90W just before Harlem, where I exited.
No wave

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by reelbigfish241
I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
Ok - my wife and I are in about 1-3 times per month... how have I not noticed the MINI?

Server? Bartender? Cook?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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01.31.09
8:30 pm MCS CR/W parked by the intersection of Kedzie and Forest in Evanston

02.01.09
3:45 pm MC LY/W at the Lincoln-Ashland-Belmont Intersection
Got a great smile and a wave!

At the same time and location...
MCS DS/B and MCS BRG/W/WBS headed SB on Ashland.


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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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02.03.09
9:45 am MCS EB/W/WBS at the intersection of 55th Pl and S. Greenwood Ave.
I was not in my MINI, so I got the WTF? look!

9:50 am MCS CR/B in the U of C Parking Lot on Ellis and 55th Pl.

A CMMC MEMBER SPOTTING!
1:30 pm Spotted Owen in Medici's! Tried to say hi, but I was too far away and he was on his way out.



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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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2/4/09

1pm

PW/B MC pulling out of a neighborhood on Wilson near 134. Thanks for the wave, Ma'am!!!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Spotted a dirty SG/W Cooper just west of the Edens x-way on Lake Cook road on the way to work this morning.

Haven't seen that color in a while..
 
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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whenever i see one of those or a velvet red i assume its going to be an extra good day.

whenever i see a MINI i assume it will be a good day, too...because I honestly don't see a lot considering the distance I generally drive.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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02.07.09
6:00 pm MC VR/B at the Yorktown AMC Parking Lot
What are the possibilities of back-to-back Velvet Red spottings?!

AND no spotting at Ruby Tuesday

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