My brother emailed the story about C.O.R.N. from todays Omaha World (Weird) Herald.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pag...&u_sid=2332208

My wife and I are originally from Omaha but lived in North Carolina for a year then England for 4 years before returning to Omaha in 1991 only to move here to Chicago in 1999.

Congrats on finally getting a MINI dealership in the Big "O". Where/how can I sign up for C.O.R.N.?

 

Hi,

Saw the article in the World Herald. Sign me up. I will be a Mini owner next weekend!!! Ordered an '07' S in Dec. Chili Red w/white top. Its been a looong winter waiting. This is my first Mini. It was love at first sight. I feel like I'm 16 again and getting my first car. Oh yeah, I live in Bellevue.

 

Thanks for the link to the article. I just called my sister-in-law to get her to grab me a copy of today's paper.

 

Agro this is just what we needed to get the T's going. Look forward to a preorder list shortly.
P.S. those of you who have placed your names on the forum today will be added this eve. I am at work right now and just need a moment to sit down and put them in. Welcome to CORN. Who would have thought the response would be so great. Thanks to Stacie for writing the article.

 

Thanks to all of you again for the interest in "Planting" yourself in the CORN field.
minime3395 Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye out for the run to the Dealership first weekend in March.

MCSFSA You are welcome to run around the field.

miniclan Always room for another from Chicago area. MiniMac2005 is from your area. One of my Dragon friends.

Auntluly - Great to hear that you have a '07 in route. You will take the honor as the first 2nd Gen owner in CORN. That is a big responsibliliy. Everyone is going to want a ride!

I just have to sit back and reflect on my 15 minutes of fame. Thanks everyone.
Signed the CORN Kernel

 

Hey, I just moved to Omaha. Is there any gatherings of Omaha mini's

I have a 2006 Pure Silver MCS.

 

Well, we will be gathering at the dealership on the 3rd of March if all goes well and they are ready to open the doors to a large public gathering at that time. Just keep watching here and you won't miss it.

 

This is cool Jim!

 

Thanks Rick, So can I interest Wanda and yourself in T-shirts? I am getting the order ready.

 

Yes, put us in for 2 extra large please.
I will keep close watch here for updates. Rick {Wanda schrinks everything}

 

Yo, put me down for an XL t-shirt.

BTW...how do you all make those cool MINI signature graphics?

 

It's top secret. click here and see what you can find.

 

I was excited to see the article in the World Herald yesterday and would love to join CORN. Please put me down for a t-shirt too (size L).

This is the first time I've replied to anything. Sure hope I'm doing this correctly.

 

My wife drives a 2006 DS/S MCS, but hasn't joined NAM yet. I drive a 2002 Audi TT (occasionally) which we took on the Dragon in June of 2005, at the annual TT-East GTG. But, I'm equally enthusiastic about our MCS!

We enjoyed your recent article in the Omaha World Herald. I love that Camper! So cool! I'm trying to find a way for us to make it to MOTD, but so far we have a conflict, and will probably have to wait til next year.

We're in Omaha but make the trip to Kearney, NE occasionally to visit her folks, so I guess you can say we have strong rural connections!

We'll try to stop by for the party when the new dealership opens in Omaha at Markel...it'll be fun to meet some other local MINI owners.

 

I read the article in Friday's World Herald and that was the first I knew about your awesome group! What an awesome idea--thanks for starting it!!!

I live in Grand Island and LOVE my silver 2002 MINI. I got it in 2003 through autotrader.com and felt very alone in Central Nebraska for quite a while!

I'd also like to buy a few t-shirts for my family since they're MINI lovers, too, and so please let me know when they're available!!

 

Please count us as a member of the CORN club.

Mike and Carol Peterson
Omaha, NE

2003 Cooper (mini smurf) Blue with White top

Looking forward to the opening of Markel MINI!

 

I was so excited when I saw the article in the paper about CORN. I have had my blue mini convertible for a year, and love it. Add me to the group, and if I could get a 3x tshirt I would be very interested!

Came back to post where I live, but then realized my username probably gives it away

 

It is great to see all this interest. I am going to have to find a way to get in the newspaper more often.

swiftaw I assumed you wanted to be signed up so there you are.

Monty12 You are in as well. Shirts will be just a bit. You did just fine. I got the message. However, I do need a City. For now I will assume Omaha.

blueprintt You are welcome to join CORN. I am planning on bringing the camper to the dealer on the 3rd.

EMMDM Yes!!!! (You have to forgive me I get excited when it is a RURAL member)

rxpetes Added you as well. Would you happen to be a Pharmacist? Due to the Rx. There is a pharmacy in Kearney that uses an S as a office car.

omahamom you are added as well. Be ready to go to the dealership on the 3rd.

In addition, I was tempted yesterday. I took a test ride in a new 07 S in Denver. I shared a vehicle with Brian Black from Denver. I say tempted because the 07 Cooper is excellent. The only thing holding me back is the lack of a hitch for the camper and my commitment to my 05. Maybe when I can afford two or three MINI/mini

 

Hey Jim,

I'd like to be a member of "CORN", especially now that your are famous. Nice article!!

Seriously, I love the logo and definitely want a Tshirt (L).

It was great seeing you at Schomp yesterday!

Lynn

 

Lynn is in!
The movie was Ghost Rider!

 

Hey Jim!! First, great article! By the way this thread has been jumping lately, I'd say your field of CORN is growing quite a bit Any chance the CORN logo will end up as a grille badge sticker???

Keep up the good work. Not too long till MOTD

 

Grille Badge? We need stinking badges. Maybe I can get Todd to make some. Scratch and sniff that smell like CORN

 

Hi Jim,

Great article in the friday paper. well done.
What were your impressions or comparisons between your 05 and the new turbo 07? money no object or course!

Miniless now in fremont

ian

 

Thanks for the complements. CORN has grown as a result so I am happy.
As far as the 07 goes I think it is amazing. First impressions, seat of the pants feel is incredible. Just a bit bigger all around. The low end torque in sport mode is unreal. First and second gear pull hard. The ride is a bit more refined in that the bumps in the road are not as severe even with runflats.
Overall as I said earlier. Hold backs are my commitment to my 05 that I will probably never get rid of and not having a hitch option yet. I may have to look at the Clubman when available. But then I have had my eye on a classic for a while as well.
If I was "Miniless" I would get an 07. Like the 02 it is new now and it will just take a little getting used to.

 

My wife and I are looking to having great times motoring in our 2005 Mini Cooper S. Our address is Norfolk, Ne.