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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Coffee & MINIs is back, this time will be in Rockville, Md.

Tuesday, December 4th @ 6pm.

Here is the location:

Starbucks Coffee,
Mid-Pike Plaza
11802 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
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Join MINI & Mini enthusiasts for a casual hang-out, show our MINIs/Minis, talk cars and other stuffs, enjoy coffee and great companies.

All are welcome.

 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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I may be a little late, but I should be able to attend.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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These middle of the week deals are impossibe for me. But if something comes up where I can leave work early, then I will do so. Thanks.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Bev and I are on our way but we'll be a little late....and w/o Barbie.

Glenn
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMellowYellow
Bev and I are on our way but we'll be a little late....and w/o Barbie.

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You know, it says Dec. 4
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMellowYellow
Bev and I are on our way but we'll be a little late....and w/o Barbie.

Glenn
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You know, it says Dec. 4

It is really Dec 4th, which is on next Tuesday.

By the way, what happen to Barbie? Is she ill? Hope she is ok.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Oy! Its been a long day.
Bev came home and caught my mistake. I'm going nuts trying to find out what's wrong with Barbie. The brake light is on and dinging at us with a message of take in immediately for service.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Oy! Its been a long day.
Bev came home and caught my mistake. I'm going nuts trying to find out what's wrong with Barbie. The brake light is on and dinging at us with a message of take in immediately for service.
I see. Hopefully, nothing serious and she will get well soon.

I'd love to take her pictures at night next week at the meet. See you then.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMellowYellow
Oy! Its been a long day.
Bev came home and caught my mistake. I'm going nuts trying to find out what's wrong with Barbie. The brake light is on and dinging at us with a message of take in immediately for service.
Oh no! I hope she's ok! Cricket hopes she makes a quick recovery.

And, I'll be there next Tuesday.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Chris - we'd love to have you take her picture next week.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for Barbie. She's only 2 months old, she shouldn't have anything major wrong...right?
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMellowYellow
Chris - we'd love to have you take her picture next week.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for Barbie. She's only 2 months old, she shouldn't have anything major wrong...right?
Um........... Perhaps you should talk to Kurt and look at the 2nd Gen forums before you make that statement.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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don't scare the newbies, Mr.J

Glenn, best wishes for a quick diagnosis and repair.
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Here is what I've found:

Originally Posted by TrboKrt
I have been getting these warnings randomly but have been increasing the last couple days.

I checked my brake fluid last night and it was indeed at the MIN level. Filled to the MAX level and today (so far) no more warning lights/gongs/flashings.
That may or may not fix the problem, but it is worth a try.
 

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JustJAY
Um........... Perhaps you should talk to Kurt and look at the 2nd Gen forums before you make that statement.
Haven't spoken with Kurt but I did search the forums and as near as I can tell it's an electrical problem that's common on the 2nd generation MINIs. SZL (steering angle sensor)? But I'm not having all the symptoms so we'll see. Taking her in tomorrow.

I did finally find the well hidden brake fluid reserve and it's full, thanks for the suggestion Chris.

Sorry for being off topic. Should I start a new thread titled Woe is Me?
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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The weather looks promising on the day.
It will be cold, but no rain.

Should be a good meet. It might be a good idea to also bring camera. We might be able to get some pictures for the contest, "MINI Night Out" topic.
 
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I will attempt to make it. How late do people stay there? I might be a hair (or a bunch) late do to having to come from Bowie.
 
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by e30r56
I will attempt to make it. How late do people stay there? I might be a hair (or a bunch) late do to having to come from Bowie.
Please come.
From the past meets, we stayed until about 8 - 8.30pm.

Shhhhh......Silver Diner is right there. We can always wait for you there, If you are going to be really...really.. late.
 
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Interesting idea for a night club shot huh ?
 
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Interesting idea for a night club shot huh ?
Cool.
 
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI



Interesting idea for a night club shot huh ?
Your MINI can't do that though
 
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Why not ?
 
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Why not ?
I thought you had a newer one.
 
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JustJAY
I thought you had a newer one.

 
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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Interesting idea for a night club shot huh ?
Woah that is a COOL photo! Do you have a bigger version I can have?
 
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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I bummed it off one of the UK club sites, I'll have to retrace it
 



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