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Old May 3, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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I caught $20 while driving with the top down!

How's this for MINI Karma ?!?

While driving at 45 MPH in my Cabrio with the top down, I saw a piece of paper wisp up the bonnet and up the windshield, then linger around my antenna briefly. I grabbed for it and discovered I was holding a $20 bill!

My MINI knows me so well - she knew that if I'd seen that money I would've stopped for sure! MINI just doesn't want to stop - EVER!
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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I better go have a talk with Sunnie & see why she hasn't made any "deposits" for me Spend that $20 well, maybe on the Cabrio

Lois
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Hay I lost those $20.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Thats awsome. Put it into your Mini fund
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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$20 flying around so-cal? I thought the only thing flying around LA roads lately were bullets
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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lol

Unfortunatley its true I have stayed in the beautiful country instead of driving down to la. I would be lucky to ave $1 fly through my window here :P
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Cherry, best MINI story I've heard yet!
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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I guess it's true then - you do get paid for going topless
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:48 AM
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MINI is telling you to spend that money on mods for her. She's even giving you money to do so. Now what are you going to buy her??
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah
MINI is telling you to spend that money on mods for her. She's even giving you money to do so. Now what are you going to buy her??
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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Yet ANOTHER reason for a convertible!
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Have you considered notifying MINIUSA about this? Sounds like a promotional opportunity to me?


Hey...wait...where's that $20 bill I had stashed in my cupholder?
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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Knowing my luck, a penny would smack me in the forehead! Maybe it's telling you to go get your car washed?
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by minihoopercooper
I guess it's true then - you do get paid for going topless
Hey - do I have to report this to the IRS? Are they watching this thread?!?

BTW - it's been spent on gas so MINI & I can both enjoy the find.
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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So THAT'S what they mean when they say you get your money back when you own a MINI
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
So THAT'S what they mean when they say you get your money back when you own a MINI
How cool is that? So far no payback on the sunroof. But I will keep my eye out!

regards,
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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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HAHAHAHA WOW!
 
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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I guess I'll have to pay more attention to that stuff flying around out here....what a great story...

Donna
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Sweet!
 
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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That IS a funny story! Just when your thinking top-down motoring just couldn't possibly get any better...this happens! Definitely "over-the-top!!"
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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What a great story! I think I'm going to have my sunroof open more often.

Did you already spend the bill? If not log it on http://www.wheresgeorge.com/ and include the story, everyone who gets it can hear its tales and give you new ones.
 
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