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Old 11-19-2008, 06:36 AM
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Got a wave from a PW/B MC this morning on the Edens, and he tailed me up to the Rt. 94/41 split.

Also got a wave from a BRG MCSc in the parking garage where I work.

Been a while since I have gotten waves so it was nice!!
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMac2005
I know better they're always lurking somewhere on Lincoln Ave. I can tell you all of the known speed traps in that area if anyone is interested
I'm sure no one has need of where the speed traps are, as we are all law-abiding motorists.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 01:03 PM
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twin! well, almost...

DS/B MCS with black wheels + smoked out tail lights at On The Boarder in Vernon Hills yesterday evening.

I was going to leave you a note but, well, it was raining and all...
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 01:21 PM
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No Oak Park Mini's wave.
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Paladin
No Oak Park Mini's wave.
I do, but you are right, I rarely get any response when waving to fellow Mini drivers in Oak Park or other Western 'Burbs.
 
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Old 12-20-2008, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pdflint
I do, but you are right, I rarely get any response when waving to fellow Mini drivers in Oak Park or other Western 'Burbs.

It's amazing I see about six on a regular basis on my commute home.
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 01:39 PM
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I'm in town visiting and haven't seen a single mini. I'm out in Alsip for the week so keep an eye out for an idiot in an EB/B with Kentucky plates running not snow friendly tires.
 
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Old 12-27-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NecoOmnis
I'm in town visiting and haven't seen a single mini. I'm out in Alsip for the week so keep an eye out for an idiot in an EB/B with Kentucky plates running not snow friendly tires.

How are they in the rain? Never mind it will be ice by the time you read this. LOL welcome to Chicago.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 07:43 AM
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Saw an EB MCS at Maple and 355 today. You had just been involved in an accident with a Camry. Hope you're ok if you're on this board!
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 08:53 AM
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I saw a Hot Chocolate clubman at Woodfield mall that looked very nice.
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:37 PM
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Man! It's been so long since I last posted, I almost forgot how!

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to re-insert myself into all things MINI!

That said, my first Spot n Wave to report for the year.

01.23.09

2:30 pm MCS AB/AB Turning NB on Finley @ Butterfield as I was turning SB on Finley
GOTTA WAVE from Dude within!

ALSO....
I want to encourage everyone to vote for the January Photo Contest. I entered but will not reveal which one is mine.

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Old 01-26-2009, 11:15 AM
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Man - I have to think that was Me... but I am AB/W (but it is REALLY dirty )
 
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Got a half wave from a Red MC Belmont and Harlem northbound 7:00am. 1/26
 
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Originally Posted by True Joy
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to re-insert myself into all things MINI!

That said, my first Spot n Wave to report for the year.

01.23.09

2:30 pm MCS AB/AB Turning NB on Finley @ Butterfield as I was turning SB on Finley
GOTTA WAVE from Dude within!

ALSO....
I want to encourage everyone to vote for the January Photo Contest. I entered but will not reveal which one is mine.

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I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
 
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01.30.09

8:00 am MCS LY/W within the Cumberland CTA Parking Station
GOT A WAVE!


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Old 01-30-2009, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by reelbigfish241
I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
You are on my radar NOW! I am in the area often either at Yorktown for a movie, shopping at Fry's, or for some good eats. Maybe I should stop by Ruby Tuesday!
See you around...

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Old 01-31-2009, 08:11 AM
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Side by side with a SS Sidewalk yesterday on Rte 31 in Crystal Lake...not so much as an acknowledgment
 
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Old 01-31-2009, 08:50 AM
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10:00am MC IB/W (seemed darker, like Space Blue, but judging from the model year, I went with Indi Blue) merging onto I90W just before Harlem, where I exited.
No wave

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Old 02-02-2009, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by reelbigfish241
I work right there! (At Ruby Tuesday) my CR/W MCS is parked in the lot there all weekend. I haven't been spotted on the board yet, but I've given and received plenty of waves.
Ok - my wife and I are in about 1-3 times per month... how have I not noticed the MINI?

Server? Bartender? Cook?
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 12:52 PM
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01.31.09
8:30 pm MCS CR/W parked by the intersection of Kedzie and Forest in Evanston

02.01.09
3:45 pm MC LY/W at the Lincoln-Ashland-Belmont Intersection
Got a great smile and a wave!

At the same time and location...
MCS DS/B and MCS BRG/W/WBS headed SB on Ashland.


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Old 02-04-2009, 11:34 AM
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02.03.09
9:45 am MCS EB/W/WBS at the intersection of 55th Pl and S. Greenwood Ave.
I was not in my MINI, so I got the WTF? look!

9:50 am MCS CR/B in the U of C Parking Lot on Ellis and 55th Pl.

A CMMC MEMBER SPOTTING!
1:30 pm Spotted Owen in Medici's! Tried to say hi, but I was too far away and he was on his way out.



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Old 02-05-2009, 08:27 AM
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2/4/09

1pm

PW/B MC pulling out of a neighborhood on Wilson near 134. Thanks for the wave, Ma'am!!!
 
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Old 02-06-2009, 07:01 AM
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Spotted a dirty SG/W Cooper just west of the Edens x-way on Lake Cook road on the way to work this morning.

Haven't seen that color in a while..
 
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Old 02-06-2009, 12:02 PM
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whenever i see one of those or a velvet red i assume its going to be an extra good day.

whenever i see a MINI i assume it will be a good day, too...because I honestly don't see a lot considering the distance I generally drive.
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 09:47 PM
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02.07.09
6:00 pm MC VR/B at the Yorktown AMC Parking Lot
What are the possibilities of back-to-back Velvet Red spottings?!

AND no spotting at Ruby Tuesday

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