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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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MOB Grand Opening Party Oct 15th!!!



I talked with Mark Gerloff, the MOB GM, this morning & they are planning a big Grand Opening Party at the new dealership from 6-10PM on Thursday, October 15th!!

They would like to do a MINI parade if we can get enough MINIS to show up. There will also be food & a band. We will get more details as we go along but can we get some commitments from people to participate in the parade so we will have a good showing & do ourselves proud? You have 3 months notice to set aside the time to participate. That should be plenty of time so we can have a massively impressive turnout

I will use this thread to keep us updated as I hear things & I also told Mark to come on over here, join NAM, & keep us updated too

If you could post in this thread your commitment to participate in the parade &/or go to the Grand Opening & also if your plans change. I will keep a running list in this post so we can see how we are looking


Participating in Parade (October 15th)
bamatt
leighrhea
bamamini02
Dex05S
billbarr
ParishBlue
HelenaMINI
Louispup
mrzeld
BamaCooperS
ONOFIVEO
litlsassy20
Clicquot (2 MINIS)
runningerin
shorn
 

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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I am in...
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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YAY!! haven't seen you in a long time. Looking forward to it.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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We'll be there. Marking it on my calendar!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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I feel so official now!!!!!

You don't want to miss the Grand Opening of MINI of Birmingham. It will be like no other car event you have ever been to. We have some really special things planned that are very MINI! In the mean time, feel free to stop by and say "Hi" and check out the new dealership. Plan to have lunch in the new "Cooper's Corner" restaurant (opening soon, we are a little behind schedule for permits) that is located in the dealership.

Now Motoring in Birmingham,

Mark G.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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I have only been waiting for you to open for 4 years so you can bet I won't miss it


I've been holding out trying to avoid a trip to GA so I will be in there fairly soon for a few things that need servicing
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Service will be open this Friday.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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It would have to be on a Thusday. Thursday night football pays the bills, so I guess you all will have to have fun without me. AGAIN!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Hi Theresa!! Please put me and the wife on the list. Sounds like it will be fun Oh, and it's about time we got this dealership

Dexter
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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+1,
I am due for a service so I will have to go by soon anyway!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Wild Horses couldn't keep me away! Count us in!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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I'm in for the parade... this will be awesome.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Does anybody have a phone number or something to get in touch with the service center? I need my car service like yesterday.

Thanks for any information.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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I second mrswhite... I've been holding out for MOB to open to save the 2+ hour drive to Global Imports.

I'm sure the new service techs would welcome the practice changing Whinnie's oil.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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I'm in for the parade.

My car enjoyed several of the free flatbed trips to Global (MINI cited "undrivable" issues), but now I'm over 50k it'll be nice to have another local shop option.

TT- what's with your new sig? Get a new MINI or SO I don't know about?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Try 252-9512 & see if that works. That's how I got in touch with Mark the other day





Louispup... I somehow got myself a new SO He is not fully here yet (as in living in AL) but he should be by the first of August. You will meet him when we have an outing sometime. He will be the one with the funny British accent
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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I plan on being there.

Oh, BTW, I am not exactly new to this forum, but I do now own a mini
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Just bought my mini (used) a couple of weeks ago but the "vehicle check" light and the "front brake" service light have already come on. Called MOB just now (205-745-4700) and set up an appt for next Saturday (7/18) to have it serviced. Yea! During they week, they offer shuttle service to drop you off at work. And also to pick you up (nice, Honda didn't do that).
 

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bamamini02
BTW why is there not a Pepper White on the back??
I was wondering the same thing. 2 greens and 2 reds, but no white ? or silver? or grey? or Clubman? Ah well, guess you can't list everything.
 

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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I'm in! Now with an '09 JCW MINI; sold the S. Gotta change my signature.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Is a Grand Opening on a weekday a MINI thing. Sandy Sansing Mini here in Pensacola is set to have their grand opening on Tuesday, August 11th.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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+1 on the parade and i'd be interested in another t-shirt. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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I'm in for the parade and a t-shirt ;-D
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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But i wont be able to attend the actual grand opening, still in Spain for another year. Me and "Rafa" will be coming home next summer!!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MOBBOSSMAN
Put me down for a L and XL. I'm not picky on the color.

By the way, we are having a little get together on Thursday night (July 16th). We are sponsoring a MINI for the Porsche 250 race out at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend. The car and driver (Jade Buford) will be @ the dealership from 6-8pm on Thursday. We will have burgers, dogs, soft drinks, and chips so come hungry. This is a very informal get together so come by and hang with us. Stop by to see the new dealership and check out a fully modded race ready MINI. It would be cool to have a bunch of customer cars in the lot with the race car

See you there,

Mark G.
Man is it annoying when sweet stuff is going on back home!! I would be there if i was there!!
 
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