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Trip to Florida
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Hello All, Brian and I just got back (late last night) from our annual trip to Florida. This year, we went to Sanibel Island. The weather was great and got better each day that we were there. We saw a ton of MINI Coopers (all convertibles, except for one). It's usually the other way around up here. I t...
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Happy Holidays
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Just wishing every one a happy holiday,merry christmas,and be safe motoring. CJ
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Fourty Years Ago Tonight
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Fourty Years Ago Tonight Minutes ago I just wanted to take a moment and mention that fourty years ago on Christmas Eve 1968 humans left home (Earth) for the first time and visited another world. For those of us old enough to witness the event on television I can say I know how Columbus felt seeing the Ne...
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Another winter tire thread.
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I've scanned through the other tire threads but still have questions. I've used Discount Tire for many years and noticed that there are none in the WNY area. I'm also familiar with Tire Rack. Are there any good local tire dealers for winter tires? Also, what winter tires have worked well on your MI...
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TOP down weather
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Let's get out and motor in this BEAUTIFUL WEATHER..... GET THOSE tops DOWN!!!!!!!!!
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delta sonic or a fist full of quarters at a wand wash
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Two weeks ago was MINIrva's last wash and wax at home in my driveway. Too cool to try it now. Taking my MINI to Delta Sonic is a possibility (removing my antenna) or a roll of quarters to the wand wash on Kenmore Ave.with a bucket and microfiber towels.Any opinions out there?PS thanks to all who make me smi...
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all is quiet
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Seems like all is quiet this past week for most of us. Fall is here and moving in fast. Getting our firewood in order for the winter. Wanted to get the winter tires on the Mini but the wife said she wants to try without...ugg. Other then that getting the equiptment and crew ready for the leaf cleanup custom...
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Love to drive my MINI
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Okay so I've had my MINI S for a 3 weeks and I am totally smitten. Here in Buffalo we have the Delaware S Curves. I've been riding my scooter through it now for 5 or 6 years and I didn't think anything could match the rush. Yikes. Yes I have.
Great Stuff this MINI COOPER feeling. Tight.
Really Tight.
I was i...
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A Morning Video
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As they say any landing you can walk away from is a good one. Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVjDJBz4mr0 Happy Motoring, Jack
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MINI's in WNY winter ???
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Even though I am awaiting delivey of "my mini", it seems that my girlfriend has been smitten by all the hoopla I am exuding. She is seriously considering one now but is apprehensive about the winter driving in WNY. Can "both sides" chime in with the pros and cons. I figure that wil...
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Some good news outside the market
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For may of us the market has hit homewith the loss of invested $$$$. For our young members it's this and the unsure future. There are a few good things though. Our housing values are more stable then the west and south. And the investment in a MINI Cooper with great MPG and one of the highest resale values i...
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My art
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Completely not MINI related, and I can't remember if it is allowed, but I finally put some of my photography up for sale. If you want to check it out here is the link.
http://Mitchell17.imagekind.com/
I know this isn't a place to advertise but I though everyone might be interested, and Vegan Brian...
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Mini Spider
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Did you get a spider with your Mini? Since we had this house built 20 years ago i would see your normal household spiders that make your cob webs in the basement,attic etc. Well in my garage next to the fan was this big architec looking web with a colorful looking spider. So my daughter and i looked it...
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Music
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Does anyone have a good song sugestion for club related slide show? -- Edited by Grammacoop3 on Thursday 16th of July 2009 05:35:25 PM
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Rochester Walk for Autism
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http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.nsKRL3PPLtF/b.3617561/siteapps/teampage/ShowPage.aspx?c=nsKRL3...
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What are your other hobbies outside MINI??
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As the title states, what do you do hobby wise minus loving MINI's. If there is anything else worth even doing. hehe. Me, i love to draw. Its my life and im a full time artist, self employed. My g/f is the main thing in my life and i love her to death. I love animals, I think they are all cute ( sorry if that sound...
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We Have Returned!
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Babs and the Cogman have returned from a month-long tour of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland! We look forward to getting back into the swing of Mini-land! Saw so many Minis over there that my mind went numb! I also saw several of the "original" Minis with all kinds of Rally equipmen...
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I'm a Winner!!!!!
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Just got this email.......boy, I am one lucky SOB!!! "BMW (UK) Ltd,Registered Office, Ellesfield Avenue,Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8TA, United Kingdom. Tell: +44 70359 02933 The Board of Directors,Members of staff and the International Awareness Promotion Department of the BMW Automob...
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Precision Biking
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A Video from the Top Gear website. http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/3192/ Happy Motoring, Jack
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I saw the sickest MINI this morning!
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It was a lightning blue mini white top with white bonnet stripes. Had some kind of bodykit that i dont know what it was but still had the nice clean euro feel. The kit was paited to the body. not a ricer look. and it was lowered. It was really qucik and i didnt get an amazing look at it cause it drove by but i THI...
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Let me tell you how great the WNY MINI Club Members are.....(and P.S., I'm ok)
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Well, as those who were on the Venno run today know, we got into a little accident. The good news is that Venno's car escaped with minor injury, and the great news is that everyone walked away ok. My poor Pepper had to be towed away, and I won't know until at least Monday as to the extent (and cost!) of the d...
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Wait Till You Cross The Finish Line
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbdim66k8d0&feature=related
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Future Darwin Award Winner?
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For those that don't know about the Darwin Awards here is the descripton from the website (http://www.darwinawards.com/). Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, the Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it. Now for the latest p...
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Remote Control MINI at Brookstone
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For anyone who may be interested, Brookstone carries a remote control MINI Cooper convertible in British racing green, lightning blue, liquid yellow, or chili red. It's 1:43 full function remote control, with a "turbo" button. There's a Brookstone at Eastview mall in Victor, or you...
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Raindrops keep falling on my head...
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Well, I hate to sound like Eeyore here, but I went to the salon today to get my hair colored (believe it or not, I'm not a blonde naturally), and what color does my hair turn out???? PURPLE. Ok, so she quickly did damage control and bleached my hair back out, so I'm back to being a blonde again (my intent was...
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BEWARE of using your credit card over the internet
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I used to use my credit card over the internet all the time. I will not any longer. Thank GOD my credit card company did not authorize a charge, apparently someone tried to make a credit card purchase for over $2,700 on my card but my credit card company would not authorize it. They contacted me by emai...
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oooops
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http://www.tradenstuff.com/Misc/Video/070408_incidentaction.wmv Happy Motoring, Jack
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Hello Is the sky blue?
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I came up with this idea......"no here he goes again"...... We should all support life. "OMG! what is he taking about now". What I mean is just say HI. Show that you are alive. Yea thats right there are the members that will not shut up.....hmm "he does not know he is one of the...
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AIR BRUSH ARTIST
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Does anyone know a good air brush artist? I am looking for someone to air brush Charlie Brown on my wifes car. Any help or recomendation would be appreciated.
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Now That's Different
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In thier effort to keep us up to date about all things motoring the folks at Top Gear bring you the following video. http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/3135/ :) Happy Motoring, Jack -- Edited by Jack07734 at 08:44, 2008-08-14
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Ive come to realize.....
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Within the week and a half (something like that) that ive been part of this forum there has been barley any posts. Im just so curious why this site isnt going nuts with posts all over haha. It just saddens me. I go on here at least twice a day and theres never nothing new. haha. LETS GET THIS SITE BOOMING!!! t...
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Finger Lakes Wine Fest
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Maureen And I are going to be at the Finger Lakes Wine Fest at Watkins Glen again this year. As every year we will be there camped out friday the 18th, sat. and Sunday. Just wondering if any of you will be going too with or without your mini. If so I could setup a time and spot maybe after the fireworks on Firda...
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What do you do with to much time - Check this guy out
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If you have not seen this "GBMINI" site before here is the link. He has WAY!!!!! to much time on his hand. Oh and did I mention I think he likes MINI. OMG!! -S
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Nice to meet you Mr & Mrs Cogman
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Just wanted to say how nice it was to meet you tonight. We enjoyed talking with you and we hope you have a great time on your trip! Hopefully, we'll get a chance to do it again in the near future. Sue & Ron
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Happy Birthday to the X-86
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http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9090978&intsrc=hm_ts_head
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MINI Card
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Hello everyone, I was recently reading the fine print of my MINI Card, and I was wondering if anybody else on here has one and can attest to how it works. The card says you can save up to $10,000.00 of the price of a new MINI. It breaks down into two parts. You can accrue up to $5k in credits earned from purch...
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New Convertible Mini Owner
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Hello All.... I will be a new Mini owner as soon as my new baby arrives.... A few questions for you seasoned veterans, if I may.... Yes, I got a conv mini (Pepper White), test drove them all and tried to talk myself out of the convertible, but I just couldn't do it... I got in and I was a gonner! Needless to s...
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a little help for another new kid on the block?
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Hello...
I have recently ordered my sparkling silver clubman and can expect it to hit Towne by mid May. My salesman, Paul Will (V. Good Guy) gave me the card to check out the "Club". I just wanted to sign in and get the lay of the land.
I am naturally excited to get my MINI as I presume most of y...
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Another mini!
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...person, that is. Yup, we had a baby boy! Some pics here. -- Edited by the_copi at 23:06, 2008-04-09
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Moving
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Hey folks...Sorry we haven't been here for awhile. Does anyone have any experiencewith interstate movers? We have to move our 88-year-old mother from the Buffalo area to New Hampshire. It should be a real trip. We'll be back plenty of times and would love to get together with you to share a ride or (as a...
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Happy Pi Day
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http://www.mathematicianspictures.com/PI/PI-DAY.htm
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Race Fans-trip to New Hampshire
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If anyone is interested in a trip to New Hampshire for the NASCAR race in September, I am looking for "race" fans for a Bus trip. We would leave on Saturday, Sept. 13th (early morning) and return on Sunday, Sept. 14th after the race. Let me know and I can send you the information. Cost include...
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OUCH!
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/over-370-bmws-bound-for-new-jersey-port-damaged-in-shipping/
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Burger Time?
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To make sure that all of our motoring friends maximize their driving time I present the following must have accessory. http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2566/ Cheers, JackPlease note, although no boardcode and smiley buttons are shown, they are still useable
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Strange Inquiry (or Not...)
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Hey there, OK - now don't laugh, but does anyone know where in Rochester I can get ahold of some Dry Ice, preferable on a Saturday morning? We are in town for a few days and want to stock up on Abbott's, and figure the best way to get it home on Saturday (a 6+ hour drive) is to use some dry ice... (might as well...
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MINI related Sites
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If you visit any others, Let me know and i'll post them on the poll....Btw can't take credit for the idea of this question, actually it was the idea of a fellow motorer -- Edited by Venno at 21:24, 2007-04-29 -- Edited by Venno at 21:26, 2007-04-29 -- Edited by Venno at 17:18, 2007-04-30
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Just moved to Rochester
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Any members nearby? I don't see that many of us on the road. How's the service at Towne in Buffalo?
Looking to make some friends. Anyone ever get together?
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Virginia Tech & 'Hokie Hope'
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Avatar
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After repeated attempts, I have not been able to upload an avatar. Maybe I don't understand all this business about avatars, but is I not mistaken, an avatars can be a graphic image or a digital photo (of my mcs, for instance) uploaded from my computer. I have downsized the pic in iphoto several time but...
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Mini owners in the Finger Lakes
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Hello.
I live in the heart of the Finger Lakes (on the Senca Lake Wine Trail) and I see pleanty of Minis on the road around the Ithaca area. Are any members among the fellow Mini drivers I see? Or do I need to organize a Finger Lakes branch? The Finger Lakes would make a nice destination for a road trip, any...
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