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Old 12-21-2008, 07:36 AM
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Iowa city got stuck with the ice I had 3 inches to chip off on Friday
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 09:01 AM
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It's downright nasty outside.

I need to scoop again but with the wind still blowing all of the snow around, why bother? (I admit that the wind chill doesn't help the motivation either)

Glad I have nowhere I need to be today.
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 12:22 PM
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The weather is definitely a bummer! I took some photos of the piles here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3028273...7611419666277/
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 12:37 PM
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So Tom got the shovel, and you got the snow blower?
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 09:26 AM
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I didn't go outside all day! I am the smart one . Looks like we are in for several more inches in the next couple of days. I have been able to get my baby out once a week but this week doesn't look too hopeful. I have also resigned myself to the fact that I can have a clean car OR I can drive my car. Both are just not feasible. Yesterday was the first day of winter and I already can't wait for spring. Thank goodness for the winter time meets planned!
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 09:44 AM
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I have also resigned myself to the fact that I can have a clean car OR I can drive my car. Both are just not feasible.
Such is the beauty of having a big, heated garage with a floor drain. Guess what I did last night? Yep, Sfax is now all clean and shiny in anticipation of Santa's arrival--it's mandatory to be looking sharp for the big guy. Oh, I know it'll get dirty again in a hurry, but that just means I'll get to wash it again.

I'm almost out of room along my driveway for stacking more snow.
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:48 PM
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[quote=Gil-galad;2600167]Such is the beauty of having a big, heated garage with a floor drain. Guess what I did last night? Yep, Sfax is now all clean and shiny in anticipation of Santa's arrival--it's mandatory to be looking sharp for the big guy.

I guess Gozer will be getting coal in her stocking!
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 06:36 AM
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I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Hope Santa brings you some great MINI stuff.

Lucky for us it is snowing here again as we just don't have enough

Save driving to all!
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 09:15 AM
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Merry Christmas everyone!
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 12:07 PM
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Here's wishing everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and merry motoring!
May Santa have room in his sleigh for all those mods for minis.



Paul & Nora
 
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MERRY CHRISTMAS to all you EIMers !

And a Happy New Year of Motoring
 
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Merry Christmas to all my fellow EIMer's here in the winter wonderland!!
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 05:39 AM
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Merry Christmas to all our Mini friends.
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 07:19 AM
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Merry Christmas to all!!!
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 08:12 AM
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Merry Christmas (or at least Happy Holidays)!


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Old 12-25-2008, 10:26 AM
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Happy Holidays everyone!!!
 
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Merry Christmas to ALL!


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Old 12-25-2008, 11:19 AM
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Just starting to make the roast lamb with parsnips/celeriac/potatoes/and carrots. With Yorkshire puddings

mmmm good English Christmas feast
 
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OMG! You won't believe the wonderful gift my son ( the "no MINI stuff in my garage" son) gave me! He gave me my own garage door opener to his garage! He even said I could put something MINI there. Can't wait to get that "MINI Parking Only" sign.

Hope all you EIMers had a great Christmas!
 
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OMG! You won't believe the wonderful gift my son ( the "no MINI stuff in my garage" son) gave me! He gave me my own garage door opener to his garage! He even said I could put something MINI there. Can't wait to get that "MINI Parking Only" sign.
Sounds like you'll have that place turned into a MINI cave in no time!
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 06:27 AM
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I have a stencil that says MINI PARKING ONLY I'll have to bring it the next meet so you can borrow it to mark your territory!
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 05:31 PM
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Happy Birthday MariaChick!!!

Hope you had fun opening gifts two days in a row!
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:19 AM
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Well the car got a winter time bath and detail this weekend as the temps were such that this was possible for a few hours between rain, ice, and snow
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by R56MINICooper
I have a stencil that says MINI PARKING ONLY I'll have to bring it the next meet so you can borrow it to mark your territory!
I will take you up on that!
 


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