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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by srmitch2
We would also like to go. Any last minute rooms that may become available?
You're in! You got that last spot. We will try to add on rooms as others make requests. Linda snagged a great deal for us. Lots of MINI fun coming up!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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just got the union jack put on the mini this week i think it turned out great what do you all think
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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thanks i will be attending this... it was a good turn out last year...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jjmmini13
just got the union jack put on the mini this week i think it turned out great what do you all think
Very nice.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Pepe has 4 new paws with sharp claws!!! Ready to shred some asphalt!!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Pepe has 4 new paws with sharp claws!!! Ready to shred some asphalt!!
Are those summer paws, or winter ones?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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All season. Michelin pilot plus. Still have to get a cheap spare to bring along on the long road trips.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Well, none of my photo submissions made the "big" pictures in next year's Motoring Alliance calendar.

But I'm happy to be chosen as one of the "mini" pics.



It's MINI-me...Mr. June!

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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Congratulations Gary!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lapshoffman
Congratulations Gary!
+1
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Very nice, Gary!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Thats like at least "Honorable Mention". Great job
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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'Ello Gov'nor's
It's been a LONG while. I know you guys have been having lots of MINI fun in my abscense. I see new faces and MINI's welcome aboard to the newcomers. I passed the 100K milestone about a month ago. SMOJO and I are doing well (back up here in the Chicago area). Red 5 has been learning to drive these past few months and has even had a turn in the MINI. She did very well maybe 3 stalls total. Not bad for parking lot fun. It was nice to unexpectedly see Larry & Pam in Rock Island.
TTFN
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Jo
'Ello Gov'nor's
It's been a LONG while.
TTFN
It's been too long, Jo! It's probably been years :( Nice to hear you are still around. Leo has relocated to Minnesota (I came along). If you are ever in south central Minnesota, please give me a yell.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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Really great to hear from you Jo...and good to know that your MINI is still serving you well.

Red 5 is old enough to be behind the wheel? Yikes! That hardly seems possible. Where does the time go?

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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Hi Gary and Hi to everyone out there !! Just a little sad having to only drive my Mini to work. Yep, i do have my snow tires on and that gives me just a hair more cushion to my ride. HA HA HA ! Say, I assume everyone has had look at the new R56, But has anyone else been able to view or hear of any of the other models and if theres any big changes them?

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING !!

MIKE
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Looks great Gary, what are we looking at in the back ground?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Hey ! ya'all, Laura and I will think of ya's while we're in Marco Island FL. during Thanksgiving! I only wished we could stay for the whole winter.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Coalvalleyers
Looks great Gary, what are we looking at in the back ground?
Here's a link to the original photo...taken at a quarry just south of Decorah, about 1/4 west of the trout hatchery -

Gwaihir Quarry Photo

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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Coalvalleyers
Hi Gary and Hi to everyone out there !! Just a little sad having to only drive my Mini to work. Yep, i do have my snow tires on and that gives me just a hair more cushion to my ride. HA HA HA!...
Something tells me that there are going to be a lot of car washes in your near future...

Originally Posted by Coalvalleyers
Hey ! ya'all, Laura and I will think of ya's while we're in Marco Island FL. during Thanksgiving! I only wished we could stay for the whole winter.
The Thanksgiving Holiday temperatures around Marco Island are supposed to be in the high 70's. We'll be in the high 20's. Your timing couldn't be better. Enjoy your time down south!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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EIM Desk Calendars have shipped.

They should start showing up on doorsteps tomorrow (Saturday). Hope you like 'em.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
EIM Desk Calendars have shipped.
The calendars are fabulous! They look particularly artsy this year. Thanks, Gary!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
EIM Desk Calendars have shipped.

They should start showing up on doorsteps tomorrow (Saturday). Hope you like 'em.
Awesome photos, Gary! I particularly like August
 
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Not me Gary, you may have it all! Do us all a favor Gary, take a picture of your Roadster if your ever forced into driving the sloppy, salty winter roads of winter. This would be worth viewing for everyone.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Boy you guys , am i the only Scrooger during the Xmas Season ? This is not my time of the year. I bet Alyce is saying, it figures. But all of you should have the best wishes possible this year.
 
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