R50/53 The "Can't Wait for Feburary Club" arrives!
Former Vendor
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From: Olympia, WA
>>Stopped by the dealer today trying to get a glimpse of MINIhune, but she's locked up in a cage in a vacant lot a block away from the dealer. AARRRGGHH!!! 
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>>BTW, mini-rolls, now I know what you went through with all the waiting, except for the sinking part
Kohu'ulaMINI,
You are pretty funny...... which club are you in anyway........
Glad you are getting your baby. As I said waiting is the hardest thing......just remember...stick to the break end period......BTW I have been Hawaii a few times and unsless you go out and do laps it will take you longer than me to reach the break end period. I am at 1175miles since 02/01. Only 25 miles this weekend.....
Getting close to letting Tigger bounce..........
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>>BTW, mini-rolls, now I know what you went through with all the waiting, except for the sinking part
Kohu'ulaMINI,
You are pretty funny...... which club are you in anyway........
Glad you are getting your baby. As I said waiting is the hardest thing......just remember...stick to the break end period......BTW I have been Hawaii a few times and unsless you go out and do laps it will take you longer than me to reach the break end period. I am at 1175miles since 02/01. Only 25 miles this weekend.....
Getting close to letting Tigger bounce..........
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Phoenix, AZ
>>>>We're working on being the bestest of threads. 
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>>"bestest" HUH..........
Not quite the "most bestest" but just "bestest". There's a difference.
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>>"bestest" HUH..........
Not quite the "most bestest" but just "bestest". There's a difference.
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Olympia, WA
>>>>>>We're working on being the bestest of threads.
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>>>>"bestest" HUH..........
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>>Not quite the "most bestest" but just "bestest". There's a difference.
I know we are the best, it is just the word bestest that bugs me.......
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>>>>"bestest" HUH..........
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>>Not quite the "most bestest" but just "bestest". There's a difference.
I know we are the best, it is just the word bestest that bugs me.......
Former Vendor
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From: Olympia, WA
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>>>>I know we are the best, it is just the word bestest that bugs me.......
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>>Oh, one of those language purists, eh?
Not me, my wife beats it in to me......
>>>>I know we are the best, it is just the word bestest that bugs me.......
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>>Oh, one of those language purists, eh?
Not me, my wife beats it in to me......
5th Gear
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From: Toronto, Canada
Now I don't want to be an instigator (!), and I'm extremely proud of how Club Feb has kept up the Can't Wait For Club tradition, but - have you seen what the April Club has concocted? Check This!
So - the "bestest" challenge seems to be well underway!!
So - the "bestest" challenge seems to be well underway!!
6th Gear
Joined: May 2002
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From: Gloucester, MA, USA
>>Now I don't want to be an instigator (!), and I'm extremely proud of how Club Feb has kept up the Can't Wait For Club tradition, but - have you seen what the April Club has concocted? Check This!
WOW!
Someone found something excellent to do while waiting for their MINI :smile:
WOW!
Someone found something excellent to do while waiting for their MINI :smile:
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Connecticut, USA
>>>>Now I don't want to be an instigator (!), and I'm extremely proud of how Club Feb has kept up the Can't Wait For Club tradition, but - have you seen what the April Club has concocted? Check This!
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>>WOW!
>>Someone found something excellent to do while waiting for their MINI :smile:
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That is indeed something- not to mention the first club with NO SILK GREENS!!!
Also, it's interesting to note, no Gold either...
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>>WOW!
>>Someone found something excellent to do while waiting for their MINI :smile:
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That is indeed something- not to mention the first club with NO SILK GREENS!!!
Also, it's interesting to note, no Gold either...
5th Gear
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From: MINIlani,HI
PSSSSST!!!!! Guess what?
Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
6th Gear
Joined: May 2002
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From: Gloucester, MA, USA
>>About 2500 miles on it now after a week of ownership.:smile:
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I had better get out there some more!
Only breaking 1000 after more than two weeks ...
Well done, Fooo
And congratulations to Kohu'ulaMINI ... don't turn out the lights yet; we need your pics :smile:
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I had better get out there some more!
Only breaking 1000 after more than two weeks ...
Well done, Fooo
And congratulations to Kohu'ulaMINI ... don't turn out the lights yet; we need your pics :smile:
Former Vendor
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From: Olympia, WA
>>PSSSSST!!!!! Guess what?
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>>Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
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>>Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
That is great........glad you are finally getting to MOTOR...
MOTOR ON.........
Mini-Rolls
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>>Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
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>>Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
That is great........glad you are finally getting to MOTOR...
MOTOR ON.........
Mini-Rolls
2nd Gear
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haha I cheated though because of my road trip. I actually have about 2700 miles now. And about 400 of those are in one week of driving, the rest were in 4 days.:smile:
I have definitely got into the mindset of not going the normal way home though. I just take of on random roads and then wind my way home.:smile: Too much fun!
I have definitely got into the mindset of not going the normal way home though. I just take of on random roads and then wind my way home.:smile: Too much fun!
5th Gear
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From: MINIlani,HI
Did we mention we got to motor in a CR/W MC with an MCO family member to the MINI dealer?!?
Kudos to SouthSeaSadie for taking us to the dealer. Let me say, 3 adults with bags of MINI accessories fit comfortably in a MINI :smile: :smile:
Pics will be posted once I figure it out.
WE LOVE OUR MINI!!!! Hang Loose!!!!
Kudos to SouthSeaSadie for taking us to the dealer. Let me say, 3 adults with bags of MINI accessories fit comfortably in a MINI :smile: :smile:
Pics will be posted once I figure it out.
WE LOVE OUR MINI!!!!
Hang Loose!!!!
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Almena, WI
Kohu'ulaMINI
YESSSS!!! Now that you're outta this stinking club, welcome to the club :smile:
The Mrs. and I have been puttin the miles on FebEx - we'll find any excuse to motor. - ya know.
April is gonna be a busy month as we will be visiting the relatives before during and after Easter. Hope you find the time to motor as well.
And DO post some pics!
YESSSS!!! Now that you're outta this stinking club, welcome to the club :smile:
The Mrs. and I have been puttin the miles on FebEx - we'll find any excuse to motor. - ya know.
April is gonna be a busy month as we will be visiting the relatives before during and after Easter. Hope you find the time to motor as well.
And DO post some pics!
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Saint Simons Island, GA
Only 302 posts to go to hit 25K ... Everyone report in, eh?
JoeGreen just keeps getting better!! 3800 miles right now and the mpg is now averaging 30-32 ... keep in mind almost all my driving is highway, interstate, cruise control w/ manual tran. And I use highest octane Mobil fuel.
Finally saw another MINI today here in town, Spfld IL, the first I've noticed other than mine. I waved out the top; they waved back across a sizable intersection.
Yesterday, on a road trip by myself into the western part of the state (those who live there say they live in Forgottonia), I was on a familiar county road recently upgraded with new asphalt ... flat, smooth, no curves or bumps ... so 110 mph was easy. And, like the rest of you have said who have done this, feels like 60. The MINI didn't lose an ounce of composure. When I braked, it slowed down smoothly and quickly from 110 to 70. It was a BEE-you-TEE-full day!
Just got back from the touchless car wash, spent some time going over every inch to ensure no droplets had dried. Joe looks great!
Wooooo Hooooooooo
JoeGreen just keeps getting better!! 3800 miles right now and the mpg is now averaging 30-32 ... keep in mind almost all my driving is highway, interstate, cruise control w/ manual tran. And I use highest octane Mobil fuel.
Finally saw another MINI today here in town, Spfld IL, the first I've noticed other than mine. I waved out the top; they waved back across a sizable intersection.
Yesterday, on a road trip by myself into the western part of the state (those who live there say they live in Forgottonia), I was on a familiar county road recently upgraded with new asphalt ... flat, smooth, no curves or bumps ... so 110 mph was easy. And, like the rest of you have said who have done this, feels like 60. The MINI didn't lose an ounce of composure. When I braked, it slowed down smoothly and quickly from 110 to 70. It was a BEE-you-TEE-full day!
Just got back from the touchless car wash, spent some time going over every inch to ensure no droplets had dried. Joe looks great!
Wooooo Hooooooooo
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Eastern Massachusetts
CWFFC alum checking in.
I seem to have started a trend at work...
MCS #2 (Silver/Black) just arrived in the parking lot (the owner picked it up Thursady, then wisely took Friday off to motor).
MCS #3 (Liquid Yellow/White) will make its appearance once a colleague returns from a business trip.
We plan a group picture.
I think a lot can be learned about a company from the cars its employees drive - sure, we've got Jaguars, BMWs, Porsches, and even an Aston Martin in the lot (on nice days), but having three MCSs in one place is a nod to a certain hipness I think .
Happy motoring
-noam (now approaching 1500 miles on my MCS)
I seem to have started a trend at work...
MCS #2 (Silver/Black) just arrived in the parking lot (the owner picked it up Thursady, then wisely took Friday off to motor).
MCS #3 (Liquid Yellow/White) will make its appearance once a colleague returns from a business trip.
We plan a group picture.
I think a lot can be learned about a company from the cars its employees drive - sure, we've got Jaguars, BMWs, Porsches, and even an Aston Martin in the lot (on nice days), but having three MCSs in one place is a nod to a certain hipness I think
.Happy motoring
-noam (now approaching 1500 miles on my MCS)
3rd Gear
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From: Saint Simons Island, GA
>>PSSSSST!!!!! Guess what?
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>>Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
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>>Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
Aloha, how is MINIhune? I was hoping for some beach pix with you and your 'ohana. Maybe I'll get back to Hawaii (Hilo) this year but still waiting for the plane fare to fall a bit more. A Hui Ho, LN
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>>Finally.....anyone left in Club Feb better look out, turning out the lights and shuttin' the doors!!!!
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>>Picked up MINIhune before the dealer closed Monday nite and you know, everyone is right......She's alot more than expected and well worth the wait!
Aloha, how is MINIhune? I was hoping for some beach pix with you and your 'ohana. Maybe I'll get back to Hawaii (Hilo) this year but still waiting for the plane fare to fall a bit more. A Hui Ho, LN
5th Gear
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From: MINIlani,HI
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>>Aloha, how is MINIhune? I was hoping for some beach pix with you and your 'ohana. Maybe I'll get back to Hawaii (Hilo) this year but still waiting for the plane fare to fall a bit more. A Hui Ho, LN
Not sure if air fares will fall anytime soon
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Sikeston, MO
Well, I'll report in to help us get to the 25K mark. I just returned from a trip to the Dallas, TX area where my brother lives and my new MCS turned what is normally a very dull and boring trip into a great adventure. First of all, I took the longer, more scenic route from here in southeast Missouri. It was the first time I'd done that since I had my "86 Mustang GT convertible. The trip was about 1300 miles total, so I now have about 2200 miles on the car.
I was also able to get with McKinneyMini to do post-break-in oil change while I was there and put Amsoil 0W30 in. I highly recommend it, the engine runs even smoother now. Very sweet!
Still need to make a trip back to the dealer in 2-3 weeks to swap my silver S-lites for the correct white ones. Other than that, no problems!!
I LOVE IT!!
I was also able to get with McKinneyMini to do post-break-in oil change while I was there and put Amsoil 0W30 in. I highly recommend it, the engine runs even smoother now. Very sweet!
Still need to make a trip back to the dealer in 2-3 weeks to swap my silver S-lites for the correct white ones. Other than that, no problems!!
I LOVE IT!!
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Phoenix, AZ
>>Well, I'll report in to help us get to the 25K mark. I just returned from a trip to the Dallas, TX area where my brother lives and my new MCS turned what is normally a very dull and boring trip into a great adventure. First of all, I took the longer, more scenic route from here in southeast Missouri. It was the first time I'd done that since I had my "86 Mustang GT convertible. The trip was about 1300 miles total, so I now have about 2200 miles on the car.
I'm gald you having fun!
Happy Motoring!
I'm gald you having fun!Happy Motoring!