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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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I'm taking CARJOY out on a fun run tomorrow that I'm really looking forward to driving. It is not a club event because it is too technical for a crowd like we normally have. Lots of curves, ups/downs, hairpins. Fun!!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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PPPPPTTTT!!! I'm jealous....

My wife's making me go to a wedding this evening and "Chicago" tomorrow. My idea of a great musical is the South Park movie but I'll cowboy up and go to keep her happy.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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What a guy!!! Tomorrow evening is even more fun. A friend's birthday celebration should be a wild time...
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by carjoy
Where's your #1 with the maple flag embossed in it??? I'd point that out to the graphic artist if I were you!
Skuzz is our creative genius who makes these kind of things...and since we forgot where we put him, however am I going to get one made?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by carjoy
I'm taking CARJOY out on a fun run tomorrow that I'm really looking forward to driving. It is not a club event because it is too technical for a crowd like we normally have. Lots of curves, ups/downs, hairpins. Fun!!
Ok...we got 3 inches of snow yesterday, the wind is blowing at 35 mph, and the temp fell back down to -20....now that's fun driving!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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[quote=carjoy;2068595]What a guy!!! Tomorrow evening is even more fun. A friend's birthday celebration should be a wild time...[/quote

You're livin' a good life out there. A wild time at my house is when we mix bourbon with the Ensure.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by First Mini
You're livin' a good life out there. A wild time at my house is when we mix bourbon with the Ensure.

Sowing my wild oats, mid-life crisis, call it whatever. Just having fun at this point!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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A wild night here involves breaking out the whip cream. For the angel food cake while watching a DVD, what are you thinking!?!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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You got me there!!! I was going down that path....
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dennisd63
Ok...we got 3 inches of snow yesterday, the wind is blowing at 35 mph, and the temp fell back down to -20....now that's fun driving!
Oh yea! I see the fun in that all right! Aren't you glad the MINI doesn't ding constantly at 37F and below!! When you do get to see spring? June? July?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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Hey dennis- I hae Photoshop... Where do you want your leaf? I'll do it for you as long as you promise not to leave me somewhere and forget about me.

And wha tthe heck is up! I leave for a few days and come back to find ya'll picking on Texas! As a native Texan... I'm not bringing back my dead animal now. hmmmpppffff
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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You snooze you loose!!! Don't leave us alone then! You know we get into all kinds of trouble when left to our own devices!!!


Oh yeah, Dennis, just where do you want Kitty to put your leaf????
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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I leave for a few days and come back to find ya'll picking on Texas!
Shhhh! If they ever found out how great it is here, they might want to relocate. They need to believe it's always hot, miserable and dusty. Tell 'em it's full of fireants and unfriendly natives. Lord knows how crowded it would be if we told everyone about Shiner Bock or Jerry Jeff...
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIkitty
Hey dennis- I hae Photoshop... Where do you want your leaf? I'll do it for you as long as you promise not to leave me somewhere and forget about me.

And wha tthe heck is up! I leave for a few days and come back to find ya'll picking on Texas! As a native Texan... I'm not bringing back my dead animal now. hmmmpppffff

Well....ummmmm......er......

I would suggest the same badge, only with a maple leaf on one side and the checkered flag on the other.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by First Mini
Shhhh! If they ever found out how great it is here, they might want to relocate. They need to believe it's always hot, miserable and dusty. Tell 'em it's full of fireants and unfriendly natives. Lord knows how crowded it would be if we told everyone about Shiner Bock or Jerry Jeff...
Believe me FM, there is absolutely NO danger of that ever happening!!!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Believe me FM, there is absolutely NO danger of that ever happening!!!
Reckon it's workin', huh?
I didn't invent the idea- the Vikings did with the whole Greenland/Iceland thing.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Believe me FM, there is absolutely NO danger of that ever happening!!!
Well, I feel like a jerk now. I did some internet checking and I'm sorry Ma'am, I didn't mean to be insensitive to your house arrest situation. Of course you can't move.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Well, I feel like a jerk now. I did some internet checking and I'm sorry Ma'am, I didn't mean to be insensitive to your house arrest situation. Of course you can't move.
Well I guess there no reason to keep THAT a secret anymore!!! Texans!!!! Pffttt!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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I went to my local dealership last night, first time since fall, and they had 12 2008s' including 3 Clubmans. One of them, NFR with silver roof. I didn't like any of the Clubmen...not my cup o tea! Any other opinions?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dennisd63
I went to my local dealership last night, first time since fall, and they had 12 2008s' including 3 Clubmans. One of them, NFR with silver roof. I didn't like any of the Clubmen...not my cup o tea! Any other opinions?
I think it will sell. The potentail shopper may be Goldilocks. The MINI is too small-An SUV or wagon is too big- The Clubman could be just right. It's much prettier than Element or Scion.
I think an S with an auto could potentially lure my wife away from her CX7- already a turbo and nice but real world mileage is a little low- Clubamn could be a good choice. I paid $3.29 a gallon this morning. It's my understanding that there's no NFR on any S. It'll be worth a look. My $.02
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Announcing the arrival of Randolph Wadsworth Cooper. Just picked up today and driven home with the top down in 45 degree weather. This is a quickie taken at the dealer with cell phone camera.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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I have yet to see a clubman up close and personal so I do have anything to add. I can see the advantages of the suicide door but wish it was on the driver's side. I do not like how the stripeing is on the car.... I would have that removed and redone.

And Welcome Randolph Wadsworth Cooper! What a handsome car!!!!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Such a beautiful car...I love seeing the NFR on the older style converts! I'd get one in a NY minute if they were available in Canada...but you can't get a NFR convert in Canada! BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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What a beauty msmingle!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dennisd63
I'd get one in a NY minute if they were available in Canada...but you can't get a NFR convert in Canada! BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
They probably figured it is never warm enough to have the top down so why bother....
 
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