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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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Well it has been a strange year for me. I bought my first new car, my 2002 Cooper S. I said I would keep it stock but that did not last long with a set of winter wheels and then a skid plate, and air filter and suspension, and brakes, then another set of wheels, and 2 pulley's and swaybar, and exhuast...etc.. (Special thanks to Eric at www.helix13.com for helping me mod my MIni and being a true friend).
I started a new job 6 months ago, the position got terminated a few weeks ago but thankfully I was able to get my job back. Along the way I met a special girl who stuck by me but I was too involed with work to pay any attention. It took me a little while to realize it but I am greatfull she was still availible when I came to my senses.


I have also met a bunch of cool Mini owners along the way. D-Mini-ero has been great to talk to and has made me look at things in a different light. 13sec mini, and Mini SSSS got me into Drag racing, JLM and all his wisdom, Blue MCS for convincing me to keep my mini and do some Autocrossing, Andy @ Ross Tech for making me confused, Mac n Cheese for his wisdom, Koolmini for just being himself, Dandp for doing photo shoots and that cool cruise we did in NJ (we need to hang out more), Snid (mini2) for taking me through VT for a great ride, and all the other MINI owners I have met this year.


May you and and your family's have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Merry Qwanza, and safe holiday season and Let's Motor on into 2004




 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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Great! Merry Christmas!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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Happy holidays too Doug,
Christmas is my favorite time of year. Luv your pictures. Your girl is a keeper, as I recall someone said after you and dandp's trip a few weeks ago after she cooked for you. Glad you're happy. My wife and I took a bus up (our first) for a day trip and saw that sight in your pictures last Saturday. Very crowded, but fun. Motor on!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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Merry Christmas Doug,

We'll have to meet up next year if you visit Southern Ohio again. Sorry that our schedules clashed this year. Enjoy this very special time of year.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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John
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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Doug,

2u & ur special girl, your bro and ur family.....All the best..... for Christmas and 2004.
It's rare as one gets older to actually meet someone who is worth the time & effort.... you are... and continue to be a...all round nice dude :smile:.

Stay true to yourself .... mi amigo... :smile:

All good things :smile:

Peace,
D

 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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Doug, Happy Holidays to you as well. Nice shots as usual, I like night shots, always have! Perhaps we need to do a night shoot....hmmmmm
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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Happy Holidays, everyone! :smile:




 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Happy holidays, ya'll!!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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Happy Christmas to all and great pics Doug, thanks for sharing! :smile:
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Chow!

Donna
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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As usual, Doug's pictures are something to look forward to. Love the hat on the MINI!

Thanks! :smile:

Happy Holidays to everybody!

Regards,
Red
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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Doug,
Thanks for taking the time to think of me during your holiday. Its posts like these that make me want to keep this car despite all the problems mine has. I keep telling myself that its "just a car" but its not! So happy holidays to all of the friends and acquaintances I've made on this site, for being part of that "not just a car" experience!

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Cheese

 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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great pictures...I love the tree at Rock. Center..so pretty!

Happy Holidays to one and all....yes, even the lil ankle biters over at Mighty MINI Z


 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Doug,
Thanks for the wonderful pictures and great posts all year.
Merry christmas to you and yours and have a safe holiday week.

Aloha!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Well thanks everyone.

I do not mind sharing my pictures at all.

Have a great Christmas and do not drink too much Egg Nog.


Ho Ho Ho
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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Ho ho ho and jingle jingle jingle...

Safe and happy, everyone!!!


 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Ho ho ho and jingle jingle jingle...
Safe and happy, everyone!!!
and a Feliz Navidad to y'all!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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BlueMCS – what an awesome sig.

I wish everyone to have a joyous holiday season .



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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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MERRY CHRISTMAS............your pictures remind me that I was young once.

At least I'm not too old to enjoy my MINI! :smile: :smile: :smile:




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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 04:35 AM
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Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 06:32 AM
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Merry Christmas Everyone! Happy and healthy new year as well!


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They Want smack me around for this pic!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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Merry Christmas to All!

Greast Christmas story Doug. We met briefly at the Duck. Mart and I just celebrated 35 years, I wish the same to you.

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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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Merry Christmas! Have a blessed Holiday... :smile:
 
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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MaxiMini,
Merry X mas to you too. Yes you are the one who had the Duck on his mini. :smile:

I luv Christmas
 
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