The Rat's name (in the TV movie, at least; can't remember the book) was Templeton.

 

Ok, scratch that. Pics as soon as I can figure out how to add them. I click and click "Manage Attachments" but no love.

Off to wedding.

 

I DO....on Dobby, not Charlie.

It fits Dobby's personality. Charlie hasn't caused any issues until his recent extended stay at the VDC. I think he's just waiting until his flag arrives until he decides to come home.

 

I have to admit, I almost took that idea as well.

 

Absolutely. The April thread is still going strong. Plus, if we don't keep this thread going, we'll have no way of contacting each other at the same time - unless whoever starts the thread puts "Maydayers" in the title.

 

The magic words I've been waiting to hear......


"Guess what...it's here"

Can't get off work until Wednesday to pick it up though.

 

The OL has finally given an estimated delivery date for me - next friday, 6/19! For me this means another two weeks beyond that date to motor, as I have to ship the car to here in the NW...

WW is still not showing a landing yet.

getting closer, though...

 

Congratulations!!!!! Gina, do you have a boyfriend? If not, this car will certainly attract the attention!!

 

I do; however, I'm 35, we've been dating for 2 years and it doesn't look like he's any closer to wanting permanence...

so having a damn cute car might come in handy unless things change!


BTW, I have both the euro parcel shelf and the Icelink -- they are fabulous!

 

Congratulations!!!!!! Isn't the car awesome???

I just thought of another option for Dobby's plates - "INIW" the upside down MINI.

 

Here's a name - Higgins. Both the Butler on Magnum PI and Professor Higgins from My Fair Lady.

(I would have named my car Higgins, except that's my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's name!)

 

I just thought of another option for Dobby's plates - "INIW" the upside down MINI. [/QUOTE]

I love that! Very funny

 

I picked up Pigwidgeon on Saturday morning at 10 am. The folks at Hank Aaron MINI in Atlanta were very nice, had Pig all covered up for the unveiling and everything. Pig looked great, only six miles on the odometer--the only blemish was a small air bubble in one of the bonnet stripes.

The service department programmed Pigwidgeon to my specs (auto unlock at key off, daytime running lights, 30 second follow me home lights), I paid for my baby, and we were out of there :smile: .

Since I wasn't too confident with the manual transmission, I let my brother drive Pig back to my parents' house (he wants a MINI, so he was pretty happy). I made sure that I drove it first, though--out of the service area. I think I gave the poor service tech a heart attack . Once we got back to the relative quiet of my folks' neighborhood, I started to really practice. Lots of lessons later, I was doing much better. Pigwidgeon was pretty filthy from road grime and new car dust, so he (she?) got his (her?) first bath yesterday afternoon.

I drove back home to Birmingham yesterday in driving rain. Pig handled great and I didn't stall once . I made it to work in one piece today, as well. I'm hoping to motor some more this afternoon.

The whole experience was so much fun, with the only damper being that my husband is in Idaho and couldn't pick up Pigwidgeon with me. He'll get to meet him (her?) after July 4th when he comes to meet me in the Southeast and we embark on our road trip to Idaho (our new home). I can't wait for the road trip--it's going to be great.

Now I'm off to order some accessories and figure out whether Pig is a boy or a girl !

 

I really like INIW. It's so Dobby.

How's the motoring? Does Dobby still have the hippy hippy shakes?

Cheers,

 

IYellow: Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be taking off fast and smooth in no time. Remember, the more you drive, the better it gets. Tell your boss that it's doctors orders and you have to leave early to drive Pigwidgeon.

Is Pig a boy or a girl?!? Check under the bonnet! Or the boot! "Hey, watch where you're putting those cold hands!"

Cangrats again and Cheers,

 

Padre is at the dealership! He arrived safely on Friday. He was a little tired after the long truck ride and too much chicken-fried steak at coffee shops along the way. We took care of all the paperwork and I left them the chrome grill so I could have it installed with the driving lights. We don't get to pick him up until lunch time tomorrow. Everybody at work is just as anxious as I am to get Padre because they want rides and they are sick of hearing me talk about it! Why do I keep envisioning a pale little girl with a big red fro singing "Tomorrow, tomorrow. I love ya tomorrow." Please make it stop.

Cheers,

 

That is sooo perfect!!! I highly doubt that is taken.

 

Hey Gina,

I'm sure you want your love life to be discussed on open message boards right?! Anyway, you know I already love you so tell your boyfriend to get his act together or all of the handsome Maydayer men are going to start fighting over you. Forget the fact that some of us are happily married, it's the threat that counts!

Cheers,

 

Good news...that's available as well!

Checked oplates.com and you can get that one! I certainly would think it'd be awesome if you're going to keep the badge the way it is.

 

Congrats to our new and pending arrivals

 

Congratulations! And to find out if it's a boy or girl? Just lift up his back tire or flip him over!

 

ROFLMAO

 

He hasn't shaken since that one time! But then again, I haven't really been on a hill at a long stoplight either. I really liked your post on the subject. Made me not worry about it so much. So like with INIW, I'm not sure everyone would get it. Although with the upside down badge, perhaps they would. I'm still debating whether to fix it. To us, it's "Dobby." To others, who don't know the stories of Dobby, it's a defect.

Motoring is AWESOME. I am getting more and more daring. I've stopped braking for corners. Yesterday, I pulled into an empty parking lot to see exactly what he can do. That night, while on my way to the club, I was listening to some Onyx with the windows all the way down, the sunroof open, and my long curly hair blowing EVERYWHERE. It was awesome. I cannot wait until all the Maydayers (and you, spedu4ea) get to motor.........

 

Some pics of iyellow picking up Pigwidgeon are here.

WannaMini, who cares what other people think of Dobby? He's got more character now than most cars have after twenty years. Other cars could only wish they were as lucky.

Um, it occurs to me that I might look like some psycho stalker posting pictures on the internet. If you're wondering, I'm iyellow's husband ("Aiello" is pronounced "I-Yellow" :smile: ).

 

Wow, my very own stalker .

(Hi, honey. I took Pig out for lunch. We had fun:smile: , but it would have been more fun if you were here .)