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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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I made a deal with my wife. She loves to travel which since my accident was put on hold. Once we get the MINI, we will be travelling to places that she has never been. MD is less than an hour from us so getting there is a breeze. We love meeting people and doing our version of diners, driveins and dives. BTW cars have been my life from the time I was eight. Used to drive my late dad up the wall. At 12 I was teaching adults how to do things like changing a spare tire the simple tasks.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Sounds like all is well now. Sounds like you are a good person to know!! Can't wait to meet you, your wife and your MINI!! Pm me when you are ready for a meet up!! Im sure you know some great places to meet in Pa.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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One word "Gorgeous!"

 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Mine took me up Mt. Washington on one of the clearest days of summer.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by murdoc
Other than bring a huge smile to my face? Well, it got a great comment out of a co-worker. Here is the story. I work part time at a Lowe's a half mile from my house and to get to the parking lot, I go down a slight hill and turn left into the lot. Well, the other morning we were waiting for the delivery truck driver to back the truck to the loading dock and my co-worker looks at me and says "Every morning when I see you zip down that hill and swerve into the lot, I expect to see 2 more MINI's right behind you." I smiled from ear to ear. It truly made my day that day. Still makes me laugh when I think about it.
That's a great compliment Murdoc!!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Axo,

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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She brought me to a job interview in down-town Amsterdam today. 7 feet wide roads along canals: no problem! Sure I've almost killed about 12 US citizens, but what the he'll are they doing on bicycles in Amsterdam anyway?

Actually wish we had two, but as I drive a company car, I won't be allowed to modify it too much. And currently I drive a VW EOS, until the end of the End of the month that is. After that.. Well let's find a new job first.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Good luck with EVERYTHING!!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Nothing, its in the shop getting a new sound system. one more day and its back.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniTS-05
Nothing, its in the shop getting a new sound system. one more day and its back.
Pardon the intrusion, are you a member of the "Central Maryland Mini Motorists" group? If not, check us out at www.meet up.com. "C3M"

Rallies, great people, fun!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Good luck with EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Thanks very, very much
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Pardon the intrusion, are you a member of the "Central Maryland Mini Motorists" group? If not, check us out at www.meet up.com. "C3M"

Rallies, great people, fun!
at one point i had signed up, but then i looked and i was deleted.
You ever track at summit point? going back end of September.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Nah, not my thing...meeting on Sunday up a6tt Braddock Inn for lunch, then on to 10 miles west of Berleley Springs, WVa. to a great look out spot..
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnW94;[URL="tel:3297121"
3297121[/URL]]Today...was really yesterday, but I will make the exception. Yesterday I had a big pickup truck tailgating me so that is when I downshift to 5th and motor away from them
Strange, I had the same thing happening to me the other day on the mid-lanes, however I applied another evasive maneuver per-se...

Since my mini is an European built mini (imported from Spain), it has a cool rear fog light switch which in fact turns a set of really bright RED lights just above the real stop lights (Illegal in the States, I know, but not in Mexico), so I flipped the switch and voila!!! the tailgater had to slow down to "avoid" me, thinking I was applying the brakes... (yes, I know it wasn't safe, but it was him who was driving unsafe and he had the fast-lane anyways).

But I digress, today (as every working day) my mini brought me safe and on time to the office, always with a grin on my face! :D

Cheers!
RayanMX
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Nah, not my thing...meeting on Sunday up a6tt Braddock Inn for lunch, then on to 10 miles west of Berleley Springs, WVa. to a great look out spot..
Gotcha, I'll see if i can rejoin again and make time to come out and participate. Take pictures please? I would like to see this look out spot.
Thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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I know what it will do for me. I will be able to drive places without backpain!!!!! That would put a permanent smile on my face. 30 days (or less) and counting!!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Today my MINI changed my whole mood! Whenever I get pissed at the world I go for a mini MINI road trip. After a few lefts and rights my mood is great.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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My MINI survived the 5.9 earthquake here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Same here Giggles!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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That was really something. Hope all is well with you and yours, G33KGUY!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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Really need to meet more motorists around my area, so I can stop cruising with civic hatches lol. Everymorning waking up to my baby "stella", is always making me look at driving in a complete different way. You get so close with your car that you understand it more through constant driving, from the looks to the sounds and smell. It went from something fun to pure addiction. So my mini hasn't just kept me happy, but its litterally changed my lifestyle.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniMotorSports_617
Really need to meet more motorists around my area, so I can stop cruising with civic hatches lol. Everymorning waking up to my baby "stella", is always making me look at driving in a complete different way. You get so close with your car that you understand it more through constant driving, from the looks to the sounds and smell. It went from something fun to pure addiction. So my mini hasn't just kept me happy, but its litterally changed my lifestyle.
I know EXACTLY what you mean!! My MINI has opened up a new world for me. Joined C3M, mid-md. mini motorists and am looking forward to my 3rd rally this weekend. Go on-line to meet-up.com. to find a mini club in your area. Sooo much fun!!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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My MINI went on a bike cruise with my friends and KEPT UP REALLY WELL!







then brought my friend on a Home Depot run, hehe:





$240 is my new high score of items in Becca!


and all of that, along with the spirited bike riders, and only used one chicklet/candycorn!

~Clinton
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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LOVING this!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
LOVING this!!!!!!!!!!



today, my mini told me everything will be alright.
tomorrow, it'll lighten my mood in between 16 hours of work.
 
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