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Old 07-30-2007 | 04:29 AM
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And another one bites the dust.....<phwapp>
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 05:50 AM
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I am in desperate need the lint busters' support.

I haven't been on NAM too much lately, pretty much long enough to lurk and keep abreast of the zanieness. This is because since getting a second cat, I spend 80% of my waking hours running around the house chasing lint *****. I've gone through boxes of Swiffer pads, worn the bristles bare on my broom, drained several small lakes with my mop bucket, and created a regional brownout with my vacuum. The lint is resilant.

Please, I need your support and advice! I'm having a breakdown over here!
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 07:37 AM
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I used to have that problem rooandren. Then we recently inherited two more cats and it became a nightmare to deal with.

Two words: Duct Tape.

Use your imagination.
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 07:40 AM
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That's a great idea! Just duct tape the cats to the floor in the bathroom! That'll contain all that mess! Nice idea
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 08:48 AM
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Or, if you think that is mean, you could just wrap the duct tape around them to keep the hair in place.

As an added bonus, you can also put another layer of tape around them with the sticky side out. That way they pick up all the lint they left laying about in their hiding places! And when ya get tired of them meowing and owling, you can pick em up and stick em to any wall!. Great fun!
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:11 AM
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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:20 AM
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Quick question. My wife saw a Mini with the hood stripes on the road. Now, she's thinking that she'd like some stripes on the car. Are those painted or stickered on?
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:30 AM
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99% of the time adhered vinyl. The vendors here have a neat variety of styles, but the dealer ones are most popular. I recently collected all the NFR photos with stripes I could find, I can dig that up if you want.

Oh, and doood, it's a "bonnet"
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rooandren
99% of the time adhered vinyl. The vendors here have a neat variety of styles, but the dealer ones are most popular. I recently collected all the NFR photos with stripes I could find, I can dig that up if you want.

Oh, and doood, it's a "bonnet"
If you can find a pic of a NFR with white top and stripes, it'd be nice. Thanks for the update. Obviously, we can always add them later then.
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:52 AM
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Old 07-30-2007 | 01:25 PM
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Have you guys ever thought of shaving your cats? (Mmmm...random thoughts!) Does Twings' Chessie have stripes? Search search....I'm not sure what the white stripes were like. I'm going to have to create a database here if I'm going to continue this secretary thing!

Look at Twings' gallery...she's got white stripes....and so does her car!
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 01:41 PM
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Shaving does no good. Ever seen how fast a cat can from its fur? Not to mention the danger of losing body parts as you try to shave the cat. I am pretty sure they would get pretty violent when you try to apply a shaver to em.

And you know how much shaving cream it would take? OY! The problems are endless. I think the duct tape far more humanitary and it has the bonus of being a lot of fun!
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rooandren
Thanks. I sent one of the pics to my wife.
 
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Old 07-30-2007 | 06:26 PM
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Statistical Analysis: Folks, I travelled back in time and did a count, and statistical analysis, of all the NFR MC's that reported in. Interesting, results, as I have yet seen any reports of a solid NFR (including the roof!) Anyone seen any pics overseas? That could be the rare option!!!

So....without further ado....

1) Rooandren > Mia / NFR - B roof / Sunroof
2) Skuzzy > Romi / NFR - B roof
3) Kimmc > Spike / NFR - B roof / Sunroof / Chrome mirrors
4) Minimobile > ? / NFR - B roof & stripes / checkered sunroof / retro gas cap
5) Twings > Chessie / NFR - W roof & stripes / checkered mirrors
6) Fireball > ? / no pics ever or reports of it's arrival / this might be one solid color?
7) Muse > Muse / NFR Cabrio - B roof
8) Shaka > Luv Shak / NFR - B roof & stripes / a single chrome ring on front fog
9) Tess > El Toro / NFR - B roof
10) CoryS > ? / reported as possibly ordering
11) Dennisd63 > Bubbles / NFR - B roof & stripes / sunroof / retro gas cap / driving lights (I almost forgot me!)
12) Codyh . ? / NFR - B roof / retro gas cap...ordered
13) Zorg > ? / NFR - W roof....ordered
 

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Old 07-31-2007 | 03:36 AM
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Outstanding work there dennisd!! I nominate dennid63 for another term as secretary and keeper of the info for NFR owners at NAM! All those not in favor, keep yer trap shut.

What? You think this is a democracy?!?! HA!
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 07:00 AM
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Nice.

I've never seen a solid color NFR neitha' on mini2.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 07:51 AM
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I think I'll work on a database or excel spreadsheet to compile the options list for each owner. We can then work on the sub-categorized NFR Support Groups....

Like...

1) NFR with black bonnet stripes Support Group
2) NFR with black roof and 1 single chrome ring around the front fog light...Support Group
3) Bring back the MIA NFR soldiers Support Group...
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 10:30 AM
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We gots another potential lint fighter heading into the fray!!!!
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dennisd63
Statistical Analysis: Folks, I travelled back in time and did a count, and statistical analysis, of all the NFR MC's that reported in. Interesting, results, as I have yet seen any reports of a solid NFR (including the roof!) Anyone seen any pics overseas? That could be the rare option!!!

So....without further ado....

1) Rooandren > Mia / NFR - B roof / Sunroof
2) Skuzzy > Romi / NFR - B roof
3) Kimmc > Spike / NFR - B roof / Sunroof / Chrome mirrors
4) Minimobile > ? / NFR - B roof & stripes / checkered sunroof / retro gas cap
5) Twings > Chessie / NFR - W roof & stripes / checkered mirrors
6) Fireball > ? / no pics ever or reports of it's arrival / this might be one solid color?
7) Muse > Muse / NFR Cabrio - B roof
8) Shaka > Luv Shak / NFR - B roof & stripes / a single chrome ring on front fog
9) Tess > El Toro / NFR - B roof
10) CoryS > ? / reported as possibly ordering
11) Dennisd63 > Bubbles / NFR - B roof & stripes / sunroof / retro gas cap / driving lights (I almost forgot me!)
12) Codyh . ? / NFR - B roof / retro gas cap...ordered
13) Zorg > ? / NFR - W roof....ordered
You missed mine! Specs listed in my sig.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 11:06 AM
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When did you get yours? dennisd lists of NFR's is in the order they arrived. Although I still think kimmc got thier NFR before I got Romi.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 03:27 PM
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Another one just gone snuck on in!

Welcome ILV2MTR! So you did take delivery already? We're happy to see you, but we'll also be wanting some pics!
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Ordered 05/27/07
Week 24 Production
Arrived on the MANON 07/16/07
Delivery 07/21/07
 

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Old 07-31-2007 | 04:18 PM
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ILV2MTR...most importantly....what did you name your MINI?
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dennisd63
ILV2MTR...most importantly....what did you name your MINI?
Scarlett
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 08:11 PM
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Ok....In this corner, we have the following NFR Coops:

* With Black rooves: Tess - El Toro / Codyh - ? / Rooandren - Mia / Skuzzy - Romi / kimmc - Spike / minimobile - ?

* With Black rooves & bonnet stripes: Dennisd63 - Bubbles / Shaka - Luv Shak / ILV2MTR - Scarlet

* With White rooves: Zorg (ordered) - TBA

* With White rooves and bonnet stripes: Twings - Chessie

* Unknown: Fireball - ? / CoryS - ?
 

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