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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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R.I.P. "Minny"



Born December 4, 2003
Died January 14, 2010

It is with sadness to report that “Minny” was totaled in a snowstorm. She will be remembered by her amazing looks, temperment and spirit. Last year she one awards at two auto shows and was the winner of the 2009 Mid-Coast Road Rally.

Just bumps and bruises for the driver (me) luckily no passenger.

On a happier note: a new (to me) Mini has been purchased and as soon as the weather cooperates I will post pics and info.

Before pic

 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Sorry to hear of your loss, may Minnie RIP. I hope your new MINI will live up to your family traditions. Happy motoring
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Sadness. So sorry, she was a beaut! Glad you are ok though!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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OMG, glad to learn that you are OK, and sorry that your MINI made the supreme sacrifice. Will you get another Gen1 or a new Mini?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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It's another R50 same year 2004 with 47000 miles
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Wow, I'm glad you were ok. Looks like you took a huge hit :(. Be sure to post some pictures of your new Mini though!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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Glad to hear that you are OK Atomic, after Minny took such a huge whallop!

Sorry on the loss of your MINI but she did her job well and protected her driver. R.I.P. Minny...

BTW, what struck you... A snowplow perhaps?

Congrats, glad to hear that you're getting another MINI... Good luck to you & Motor On!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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The important thing is that you are alright. And luckily you didnt have a passenger, because that side took the hit.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Poor Minny. Will there be a Mickey be coming to walk in her footsteps?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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She was beautiful.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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That's a real shame, looks like a very hard shot was taken, glad you weren't injured
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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My personal philosophy is that quality of life is pretty much the only metric by which to measure, but in this case, I'm almost willing to make an exception. Sorry for your loss. Hopefully, your next companion will be as much a thrill as Minny.

R.I.P. Minny...
 
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Glad you are OK. Quite a shunt...
 
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