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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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im located in zephyrhills, minimad is located in Seffner
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Norm
im located in zephyrhills, minimad is located in Seffner
SO SORRY BIG NORM!

We've checked out YOUR work online and it looks great. Got confused with "minimad" since that post was right next to yours. OOPS.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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its all good....you can visit me too if ya want
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Miniola, she can with confidence let her know that it went to a great home. It'll also have an older brother to chill with now... Or would that be a bigger younger brother? Hehe.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by skillet
Miniola, she can with confidence let her know that it went to a great home. It'll also have an older brother to chill with now... Or would that be a bigger younger brother? Hehe.
Ok. Yes, younger brothers can be bigger. (Just thinking of my husband's baby brother is like 6'8"- husband is 6'5"... he is a giant!)

I'm looking for a picture for you of a Mini I saw in Camden in September. It's orange.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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im 6'11" and have 2 older brothers one 6'6" one 6'3" and a younger brother who is 6'7"......so im the bigger younger brother...lol
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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I've been looking for some pictures.... I've come across a solid orange and then a red orange... Wonder what it is. 6'11"...wow! Now I know why your screen name is "bignorm".
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Norm
im 6'11" and have 2 older brothers one 6'6" one 6'3" and a younger brother who is 6'7"......so im the bigger younger brother...lol
6'11"?!?!
JC I think I'd be too scared to visit you! At 5' tall, the top of my head barely comes up to my BIL's armpit! Although it would be fun to see you fit into the Mini.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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here is my first mini before i restored it and had to sacrifice it

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by miniola
6'11"?!?!
JC I think I'd be too scared to visit you! At 5' tall, the top of my head barely comes up to my BIL's armpit! Although it would be fun to see you fit into the Mini.
my fiance is 5'2"....the odd couple...lol
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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everyone seems to get a kick out of seeing me get in and out of a classic.....everyone seems to love these pic's too so i'll post them again....."dont ever think you wont fit into a classic mini....if i can you can"

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Here is the Mini I saw in Maine (Camden). Of course I did the whole "I'm not worthy" bow when we saw it coming toward us... we were driving a crappy Chevy Aveo (NOT our MINI). There is my pink troll in front (she is part of the adventures we have... I got my nieces pink trolls so I send them photos from the adventures of mine.)

We talked to the guy and he's getting a "Campbell's Tomato Soup" label to cover his entire roof. The color looks more orange red in the picture but in person it looked more orange like the "Moxie" label.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Norm
everyone seems to get a kick out of seeing me get in and out of a classic.....everyone seems to love these pic's too so i'll post them again....."dont ever think you wont fit into a classic mini....if i can you can"



MY GOD that is crazy! LOVE IT!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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the genius part of me being under the hood is i was fixing a major fuel leak with a cig in my hand...lol
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Norm
the genius part of me being under the hood is i was fixing a major fuel leak with a cig in my hand...lol
I heard about a guy that was looking for a gas leak at his mom's house by lighting a match... house blew up! Was that you?

I looked on the site again and was just watching the video (7th down from the top I think) about some of the history- showed turning capabilities in the cones. Anyway, the car that he is driving... I want wheels like that for my '08 Cabrio- painted Pepper White with a chrome center cap. Know any ways to do that?
 

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Norm, I still crack up every time I see you with that cig in your hands.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Thats funny,,,,,,,,
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Norm, I still crack up every time I see you with that cig in your hands.
i know....not the sharpest crayolla some times.....lol..
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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All kidding aside, I think it was really cool that she gave you the car, and even cooler that you are passing it on to someone who will appreciate it. Kudos to both of you!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Apple, does Mon or thurs work better for you? Both flights land at 9 PM... I'm looking into others at the moment, though. I think the location will change what time I land.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Yes but wait till she is here with the car , she is 85 and said she will make it here sunday, if she stays over then Tuesday, I cant push her to leave
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Norm
im 6'11" and have 2 older brothers one 6'6" one 6'3" and a younger brother who is 6'7"......so im the bigger younger brother...lol
One of my boyfriends was 6"7 I am 5'8'' so he was and Italian Gio, from italy.. great memory
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by miniola
Here is the Mini I saw in Maine (Camden). Of course I did the whole "I'm not worthy" bow when we saw it coming toward us... we were driving a crappy Chevy Aveo (NOT our MINI). There is my pink troll in front (she is part of the adventures we have... I got my nieces pink trolls so I send them photos from the adventures of mine.)

We talked to the guy and he's getting a "Campbell's Tomato Soup" label to cover his entire roof. The color looks more orange red in the picture but in person it looked more orange like the "Moxie" label.
It may be Vermillion Red which is really more like a tangerine color. That's what my wagon is...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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If something falls through I would gladly take the mini. I have always wanted to own one.

skillet, congrats!! this is a once in a lifetime thing. Savor every minute with that car. Post some pics when you get it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Trust me, I would never take this for granted. I can wait till Thursday if it makes things easier. I just figured there would be less traffic during the week, but honestly, I could care less. The trip home is going to be fun I also have an uncle who lives in Plant City (2 hours away), so if I need to, I can stay with him as well...
 
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