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03-29-2008, 06:20 AM
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New Member from Texas
Howdy Yall,
I don't really talk that way. I am the proud new owner of an 08 Clubman S. I had always wanted a Mini since I first saw them while traveling in England when I was a kid (1975). When BMW re-introduced the Mini, I was Hooked. A couple of friends at work have the Cooper S and one of them has the GP, again, I was hooked. When the company I work for offered to allow us to drive what we wanted insted of the 3 Fords that were offered. I saw my Golden oppertunity, and was able to Get one of the First 08 Clubmans in Dallas. Still had to wait until Feb 16th to pick it up, but worth it. Living in a rural area just North of Dallas, I do not need the Run Flat tires that came on the car. As luck would have it, I picked up a nail at the 700 mile point. I was a bit miffed at the dealers "Can't Be Repaired" spill, but when I called Dunlop, they sent me to a Discount Tire, and they repaired the tire. So I will be selling 3 and giving away the 4th with just 1500 miles on them.
I don't really talk that way. I am the proud new owner of an 08 Clubman S. I had always wanted a Mini since I first saw them while traveling in England when I was a kid (1975). When BMW re-introduced the Mini, I was Hooked. A couple of friends at work have the Cooper S and one of them has the GP, again, I was hooked. When the company I work for offered to allow us to drive what we wanted insted of the 3 Fords that were offered. I saw my Golden oppertunity, and was able to Get one of the First 08 Clubmans in Dallas. Still had to wait until Feb 16th to pick it up, but worth it. Living in a rural area just North of Dallas, I do not need the Run Flat tires that came on the car. As luck would have it, I picked up a nail at the 700 mile point. I was a bit miffed at the dealers "Can't Be Repaired" spill, but when I called Dunlop, they sent me to a Discount Tire, and they repaired the tire. So I will be selling 3 and giving away the 4th with just 1500 miles on them.
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welcome. fellow texan here myself. although now, i'm in L.A. for the last 2 years.
lived in san angelo for 8 years then, san antonio for 20 years.
i miss texas especially san antonio tex-mex food! i DARE anyone to dispute the fact that san antonio has the BEST mexican food on earth.
and i really miss lone star beer! although i recently got married and located lone star here in L.A. and bought every bottle in town for the reception
. no kidding.
enjoy the MINI!
lived in san angelo for 8 years then, san antonio for 20 years.
i miss texas especially san antonio tex-mex food! i DARE anyone to dispute the fact that san antonio has the BEST mexican food on earth.
and i really miss lone star beer! although i recently got married and located lone star here in L.A. and bought every bottle in town for the reception
. no kidding. enjoy the MINI!
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03-29-2008, 12:02 PM
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BTW, my mother's daddy was from Grand Saline, TX. My great-aunt was born in Paris, TX. I love TX! 
Welcome to bartpace!!!!
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Howdy! You need to come meet all the other DFW MINI enthusiasts... http://www.metroplexmini.org/ There's monthly meetings, weekly happy hours and lots of events planned for fun!
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03-30-2008, 07:47 AM
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Juniors are the first class allowed to use the "Whoop!" (though it has to be preceeded by yelling "Ai!" three times. Seniors can use the Whoop at will.
There are a lot of silly traditions like that at A&M, but it really does do its job in creating a huge sense of school pride (quite a feat for a state known for its overwhelming state pride.)
I went to A&M my first year in college, and then "turned traitor" and transferred to UT Austin.
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03-30-2008, 10:26 AM
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03-30-2008, 10:48 AM
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yeah but, shiner is readily available here everywhere and is always my fall back. lone star however is tougher to get and also, it has always been my favorite beer.