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hollylemaster Dec 3, 2005 04:54 PM
That's what MINI Coopers are all about...
 
A cute story to share with people who can relate:

I just got my MINI three days ago, and my 9-year-old son has been every bit as excited as me about the whole ordering/waiting/anticipation process. He is thrilled with our new car and very proud of her!

This morning, his litle girlfriend from the neighborhood came over for a ride, and I overheard their conversation as we were getting ready. She wanted to know where we were going and he replied, "It doesn't matter. And we won't know until we get there. That's what MINI Coopers are all about. It's called MOTORING."

He gets it!:nod:

TWISTER Dec 3, 2005 05:03 PM
What a great kid!

kenchan Dec 3, 2005 05:59 PM
very smart young man! :grin:

Yucca Patrol Dec 3, 2005 06:05 PM
That is an adorable story! :nod::nod::nod:

batgirlwildcat Dec 3, 2005 06:12 PM
TOO CUTE!!! And that IS what it's all about! :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing. :)

Uncle_John Dec 3, 2005 06:12 PM
That would make a great TV commercial . . .

Motor On Dec 3, 2005 06:13 PM
taught him well

Funk_Flex Dec 3, 2005 06:16 PM
The Force is strong with this one http://www.vwvortex.com/zeroforum_gr...ggrinsanta.gif

PurplePeopleEater Dec 3, 2005 06:33 PM
The best feel good story I have read in some time :) :) :)

KarenTKD Dec 3, 2005 08:22 PM
How cute is that! Of course it's all about the motoring,

Vanwall Dec 3, 2005 08:42 PM
Gee, I often feel like your son. Sometimes I end up in the dangdest places driving a MINI. :grin::grin::grin:

BCNU,
Rob in Dago

fitch Dec 3, 2005 08:51 PM
a little over 6 years from now...guess who will be motoring that Mini...:nod:

MINIclo Dec 3, 2005 09:04 PM
:grin: Holly, your son has got the motoring philosophy down! Good boy! :thumbsup:

hollylemaster Dec 4, 2005 08:50 AM
Wow, thanks for all your replies--I feel like part of the family now!

He really is an amazing kid and we really have an amazing car. And of course he can't wait to drive!

mbcoops Dec 4, 2005 08:57 AM
Does he know that you called his friend who happens to be a girl a "girlfriend"? He might not be too happy about that, although, he understands motoring at a young age...:nod:

mb

gokartride Dec 4, 2005 01:41 PM
Actually..........he is really onto something.

The other day I was listening to NPR's Car Talk and the guys were discussing road rage, specifically the fact that there was so much of it here in the U.S. and so little of it, say, in Italy. Someone had emailed in a possible explanation: in the U.S., we tend to drive to get somewhere, and if anybody gets in our way it really pisses us off. But in Italy, the proposal went, they really aren't all about "getting somewhere" they tend to just enjoy the trip, regardless of when (or if) they arrive at their final destination. The brothers were aghast! "That's it!!," they proclaimed. "This could be the answer to world peace!!!"

So if they are right (not saying they are 100% of the time:wink:), then your little son has figured out a means of addressing a very great issue indeed. Good job!!

Ciao!

Risu Dec 4, 2005 02:59 PM
Wonderful!! :thumbsup: :grin: :thumbsup:

chows4us Dec 4, 2005 03:32 PM
Originally Posted by gokartride
... in the U.S., we tend to drive to get somewhere, and if anybody gets in our way it really pisses us off. But in Italy, the proposal went, they really aren't all about "getting somewhere" they tend to just enjoy the trip, regardless of when (or if) they arrive at their final destination.
Ciao!
So true.:)

However ... Thats also why the Roman Empire fell ... They were so busy partying on the way to the forum ... they forgot about the Barbarians invading from the north!

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_24_2.gif

gokartride Dec 4, 2005 03:40 PM
Originally Posted by chows4us
the Barbarians
Ah, another Car Talk reference!!:thumbsup:

lotsie Dec 4, 2005 03:52 PM
Nice story:nod::thumbsup:
:cool:

hollylemaster Dec 5, 2005 08:52 AM
Originally Posted by mbcoops
Does he know that you called his friend who happens to be a girl a "girlfriend"?
mb
Actually, he does refer to this little dear one as his "Girlfriend." They have been very affectionate toward one another since he was in the second grade and she in the first--for two years! He's not a bit embarrased about it. It does make me a bit concerned about what the adolescent years will bring...

hollylemaster Dec 5, 2005 08:56 AM
Originally Posted by gokartride
Actually..........he is really onto something.

The other day I was listening to NPR's Car Talk and the guys were discussing road rage, specifically the fact that there was so much of it here in the U.S. and so little of it, say, in Italy. Someone had emailed in a possible explanation: in the U.S., we tend to drive to get somewhere, and if anybody gets in our way it really pisses us off. But in Italy, the proposal went, they really aren't all about "getting somewhere" they tend to just enjoy the trip, regardless of when (or if) they arrive at their final destination. The brothers were aghast! "That's it!!," they proclaimed. "This could be the answer to world peace!!!"

So if they are right (not saying they are 100% of the time:wink:), then your little son has figured out a means of addressing a very great issue indeed. Good job!!

Ciao!
The other thing I've been considering related to this is the idea of being fully present while you're driving. So many people are eating, talking on the phone, applying lipstick, etc., while driving down the highway in heavy traffic at 60 MPH. Part of what I love about the MINI experience is that I am so into the process of driving, I pay it my full attention. When I'm motoring, I'm motoring. Not thinking about the destination or being late or whatever. Granted, I've not had my car for a week yet so it may change. But I hope not!

The Short Bus Dec 5, 2005 09:18 AM
Originally Posted by hollylemaster
When I'm motoring, I'm motoring. Not thinking about the destination or being late or whatever. Granted, I've not had my car for a week yet so it may change. But I hope not!
I've had my MINI for a wee 9 months... it hasn't changed :grin:

That's an adorable story. I have a 10 year old brother that brags to all of his friend's about my MINI, and how much fun it is. I've even taken one of his girl friends out... i love making a kid happy :grin:

gokartride Dec 5, 2005 09:24 AM
Originally Posted by hollylemaster
When I'm motoring, I'm motoring. Granted, I've not had my car for a week yet so it may change.
No you're right, that pretty much describes it. I've had my Cooper almost three years...motoring is indeed very engaging.:nod:

Donna/Mike Dec 5, 2005 10:25 AM
Great story!!:thumbsup: We love reading things like this....:nod:

Donna:cool: :grin: :cool:


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