Just thought I would chime in and say that the conversation on the forum lately has got me missing my 2003 MCS LY/BLK, all 3 pkgs (16,500 miles)
I am Active Duty Air Force serving proudly over here in Iraq. I'll be serving here throughout the holday season to return early next year.

I'd just like to say that the forums help me "get away" even for a just a moment. At times I find myself dreaming the beast I drive over here is a MINI, but no chance.

Keep up the great conversation and I'll return safe and sound to Motor On soon enough.

Take care from Iraq

 

Hang in there. Stay safe.

 

Thanks for your service, I appreciate you.

Hurry home safe, MINI's waiting impatiently!

Love LY/B, can't believe it's no longer available.

 

I bet your MINI misses motoring with you as much as you miss it. Take care!

 

Keep safe bro, glad to see that you are proudly serving. I for one am very proud to have folks like you in the crowd.

 

Apppreciate your service & sacrifice!
Stay safe. Stay alert.
Way to serve proud.

 

What are you driving in Iraq?

 

don't stay too long and come home safe!!

 

I'm sure it takes A LOT of imagination to visualize that what you're driving there is, in fact, your MINI!! Be safe, you crazy MINIac...your MCS will be waiting for your return and will no doubt be anxious to hit the twisties w/ its rightful owner behind the wheel!! Thank you for what you do each day.

 

Stay Strong. Stay Safe. And remember a Hummer will tip over in a heartbeat if it's uparmored.

 

cool, i am in balad right now too. only 2 months left.

 

kramseib & 88m . . . Stay alert and stay safe. We support you more than you know.

My time was 69-73, USAF.

 

Whereabouts is Balad? I don't recall hearing about it in the news... which is probably a good thing!

Stay safe!

 

Likewise as above, well wishes to you both. Honored to have people like you serving the USA

 

minims, balad is in the news alot, people just dont realize it. now that you have heard about it you will catch it on the news.

 

My very best to you.........God bless you and keep you safe.

 

All the best guys! Let us know if you need someone to drive your car around and blow the soot out of it once in a while!

Here's some info on balad airbase and balad: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...q/balad-ab.htm

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...iraq/balad.htm

I see you have a Burger King and Pizza Hut! :smile:

 

Kramseib,

Good to hear from folks that are out there in Iraq! I was in Balad back when 4th ID rolled in on the first rotation. It was my second run in the Middle East (Desert Shield/Storm) and then as a contractor with 4th. From the looks of it, they have really built the place up. That is good to see.

Be safe and when you get back to Germany, well have to do some motoring! :smile:

 

You guys keep your heads down. As a Submariner, I can't even imagine how bad your living conditions must be.

Just think about how great your minis will feel when you get back...

On a side note:
Do you guys know the diferent definitions of "Secure" when it comes to the branches of the Military?
-In the Navy "Secure" means to stop doing something
-In the Marines it means to shut something down
-In the Army it means take control of an area and post a guard
-In the Air Force "Secure" means 2 year lease with an optin to buy :smile:

Take care.

 

Thanxs for your service guys, we appreciate all your sacrifices....especially not being able to motor in your MINIs !


US Army '69 - '72 Miesau Army Depot ('70-'72)

 

Thank you for what you do! Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Stay safe!

 

Hey, guys, THANKS. You are doing a great job.

Question: Does a Humvee have DSC???

 

Disabled Speed Control? Depends on whos Humvee you are driving!

My Hummer would do well over 90 when I was there.

 

:smile: kramseib, 88m, and all the other MINI folk involved in the war, best wishes to you! We support you, we feel for you, and we cannot wait to motor with you! Come home safely so we can hang out with you!


hugs,
Clover

 

Agreed... It sounds like your tours are almost up and you guys will be coming home soon. In the meantime... take care and please keep safe