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Old 04-27-2006, 10:49 AM
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While southbound on Lake Shore Drive this morning near the Museum of Science & Industry, I looked in my mirror and spotted a black '05 or '06 MCSC.
We exchanged waves before he headed West on 57th?
 
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This morning @ 7am @ Golf Rd/River Rd: MC CR/W w/bonnet stripes/checkered mirrors.

Thanks for the wave
 
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Before I forget,
1. Pepper White Mini Cooper (S?) turning into Taco Bell on Skokie BLVD.
2. Silver Mini Cooper (S?) with black Viper Stripes at Old Orchard Mall in Nordstorms Lot on Skokie BLVD
3. Hyper Blue Mini with white Top going East on Old Orchard Road and Skokie BLVD.

All on my way home from school, quite exciting.
 
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Old 05-01-2006, 06:46 PM
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This morning on 355 headed north I saw a broken down MINI on the shoulder. I was going 75MPH and there was lots of traffic so I couldn't get over to see if you were ok. I hope everything worked out for you.

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Old 05-02-2006, 08:02 AM
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Today I saw VR MC in Island Lake on 176, a CR in Palatine on Rt 14 by Smith, an HB on 14 by Baldwin, a DS/B on Lake-Cook wait at the Ela Rd. traffic light and a DS/W on Rt. 12. Of all those only the VR Cooper waved back, is the common in Chicago nowadays, I always remembered many more waves around here?

Hope the MINI on the shoulder was alright.
 
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Old 05-02-2006, 06:15 PM
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  • Around 1pm @ Rammy's on Higgins : MSC DS/B.. Nice chatting with ya.. didn't catch your name, but good luck and congrats on your new MINI
  • Around 5:30pm on Goebbert near Golf Rd : MC CR/W.. Wave through the open top
 
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Old 05-02-2006, 06:33 PM
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Saw a PW/B North on Rt. 83 Just north of 22 (2:00pm). And a DS/B on algonquin by Golf Rd. (2:40)
 
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Old 05-02-2006, 06:39 PM
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Does this count?

Tonight I got a wave - actually it was a peace sign, from a guy driving a yellow BMW. I got a feeling that maybe there is a MINI at home for that guy.

This was at Square Barn and Huntley Road in the Carpentersville, Huntley/ Algonquin area.
 
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Old 05-02-2006, 07:30 PM
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Saw a Chili Red/W on Potter and Northwest Hwy around 5:30. we waved.

Saw a DG/B yesterday Potter and Busse.. we waved.

Been a couple of good MINI days!!
 
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Old 05-04-2006, 07:27 AM
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Saw a AB/S MC at Rt. 12 and Miller road this morning, around 7:30.
 
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Old 05-05-2006, 11:27 AM
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I saw a PH/W MC about 10am today at 176 and Gilmer, I waved but was in a Silver Corolla loaner car.
 
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Spotted a PW/B MC on IL59 at New York St. in Aurora @ 6am

Btw, I'm new to the club!
 
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Old 05-06-2006, 09:45 AM
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Saw a Chili Red/Black on US 34 at US30 in Aurora at 5:30a. We were able to drive for several miles together. Waved and she was a Grandma to boot!

to her.
 
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Old 05-06-2006, 12:12 PM
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  • CR MC on 176 in Libertyville around 11
  • CRc in Wacconda on 176 @ about 13:40 a
  • CR/W on 41 @ about 13:15
 
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Saw a CR/B MCS today parked along the river walk in downtown Naperville.
 
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Just got back from the Dragon !!!!! ooohh Yeahhh Twisties, twisties, twisties !!!! Good times!!!

Shout out to the CMMC gang : Gabe, Matt, Steve, Ken, Taylor, Paul, Mark, Conrad, Brian and Ellen Hope all of you made it home ok Will post pics soon!!

Spotted around 4:30pm today after motoring 600+ miles home:
  • MC LY/W on Demptster by Portillo's
  • MCS DS/B o0n Golf by before Shermer
 
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spotted a DG/B with factory black bonnet stripe MCS going north on
53 between Thorndale and Biesterfield. around 4-4:30pm? sunday.

tiny suv? mini suv? plates.

i was in my new Civic so you didn't notice me.
 
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Wow, today was a MINI-ful day! I saw 4-5 on my way to work, mostly on 53 headed south. I can't remember all the colors and I didn't wave as I was in my gas guzzler truck. Made me wish I drove it today!
 
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Just wanted to give a big shout-out to the Milwaukee Minis club! Had a great time on the Milwaukee Mile yesterday! They had 16 cars out there. At one point, the Red Brigade was in full effect, with six red Minis on the track all at once!

Great time had by all!!
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 08:54 PM
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Spotted slightly lowered DG/B MCS on Devon heading west around 5:35pm
in ElkGrove. had black wheels with polished lip. Black bonnet stripes,
factory driving lights.

i was in my Legacy so you didn't notice me.
 
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Old 05-12-2006, 05:01 PM
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Spotted a 03 CR/W MC in Wacconda this morning (7ish) on 176; also fogot to post a Blue Cabrio on Rt 14 in palatine yesterday aroud 17:30
 
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Originally Posted by vi3ti2avei2
Before I forget,
1. Pepper White Mini Cooper (S?) turning into Taco Bell on Skokie BLVD.


All on my way home from school, quite exciting.
hey.. i think this was me!! bummer i didn't get to wave back.

on another note, I saw an ?indi? blue MCS with a lady in there. I was turning left from skokie blvd. onto dempster heading east. She waved, but by the time I noticed, it was already too late.
 
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Originally Posted by chequedmini1
Just wanted to give a big shout-out to the Milwaukee Minis club! Had a great time on the Milwaukee Mile yesterday! They had 16 cars out there. At one point, the Red Brigade was in full effect, with six red Minis on the track all at once!

Great time had by all!!
I had a good time also. I should have gotten an honorable mention for traveling the furthest.
 
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Old 05-14-2006, 05:35 PM
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Spotted
  • 11am - MCS - BRG/W - Jewel lot in Glenview.. I've seen it before, need to leave a flier next time
  • 11:15am - MCS - LY/LY? - Waukegan Rd/Lake St
  • 1pm - MC - CR/B - in front of Puppy Palace in Buffalo Grove
I really should drive my MCC on the weekends Was cruising in the Element today with the family. Happy Mother's Day
 
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i didn't spot any MINI's today, but i took my dandy time to wax my
MCS.
 


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