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Old 11-12-2011, 03:41 AM
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She took us to Woodbury Commons near Harriman, NY, after my GPS had me going by way of California, to meet up with my first girlfriend and her husband after not seeing her for 33 years. What a fun day. Betty now needs a bath. She will get it today. Have to keep her happy.
 
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Molly took us to the PDX MINI Club 2012 Planning Meeting and Elections Meeting where...are you ready for this...I was elected PDX MINI Club President - 2012!!
 
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Easy, VC took my wife and I shopping out in the "OC" in the rain, serenaded us with AltNation on Sirius and generally brought smiles to our faces the whole time.
 
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Old 11-12-2011, 10:13 PM
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My MINI took me three laps around The Ridge Motorsports Park today!

http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/

Salish Sea MINI Motoring Club was the first single marque club to lap the track!

They only finished the paving last Saturday!

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Congratulations RJ!!!!
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 04:55 AM
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Molly took us to the PDX MINI Club 2012 Planning Meeting and Elections Meeting where...are you ready for this...I was elected PDX MINI Club President - 2012!!
that is GREAT!!!!! congrats!!!!!
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:42 AM
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As we shuttle back and forth between hospitals and home, wrangling with my young son's cancer/chemo, I'm pretty sure tootin' around in my MINI is what is keeping my sanity intact. Seriously.
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:48 AM
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Misty took us to the beach at High Island yesterday. What a blast.
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:53 AM
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As we shuttle back and forth between hospitals and home, wrangling with my young son's cancer/chemo, I'm pretty sure tootin' around in my MINI is what is keeping my sanity intact. Seriously.
Glad to hear your Mini has brought a tiny bright spot to your life. Please accept my prayers and sincere best wishes. You can count on the Mini Community for support and camaraderie.
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 11:10 AM
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+1 on what GigglesMcMini said. Prayers sent
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 02:22 PM
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+1 on what GigglesMcMini said. Prayers sent
Same here...prayers are being sent!! It's got to be tough, your MINI is helping you cope in the smallest way possible!!
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 02:24 PM
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Congratulations RJ!!!!
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that is GREAT!!!!! congrats!!!!!
Thanks guys!! Yeah, I ran unopposed!!
 
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Dropped her off (yesterday) for a squeak that happens each time I turn her off. Worried its something big but think its simple.
 
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Dropped her off (yesterday) for a squeak that happens each time I turn her off. Worried its something big but think its simple.
Curious, you a member of C3M (central maryland mini motorists)? If not, check us out ar www.meetup.com!
 
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My Mini embarrassed a group of ricers on the highway. The local wolfpack saw a new car and though they might get a chance to show me their fartcans. I Bloo them away.
 
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My Mini embarrassed a group of ricers on the highway. The local wolfpack saw a new car and though they might get a chance to show me their fartcans. I Bloo them away.
WHAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
 
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Old 11-14-2011, 07:01 AM
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Curious, you a member of C3M (central maryland mini motorists)? If not, check us out ar www.meetup.com!
Thank you I joined. I'm a long time friend of Chris Ong Lekhavanija.
 
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Old 11-14-2011, 07:19 AM
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Yay! Look forward to meeting you at one of the runs.
 
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Old 11-14-2011, 03:14 PM
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jorn - really sorry to hear about your son. Best wishes to him and your family.
 
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:21 AM
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I bought the little toy more toys

alto access port
alta black stealth intercooler
alta hotside baffleless turbo tube
alta boost and temp gauge
and now shopping for 17" wheels, custom leather, jcw side skirts, and speakers
 
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
Molly took us to the PDX MINI Club 2012 Planning Meeting and Elections Meeting where...are you ready for this...I was elected PDX MINI Club President - 2012!!
Congrats.

If you guys ever rent out the Maryhill Loops Road (the Oregon BMW club does from time to time) I may have to drive down for the fun.
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:11 PM
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Congrats.

If you guys ever rent out the Maryhill Loops Road (the Oregon BMW club does from time to time) I may have to drive down for the fun.
Thanks swpars!!

That road looks wicked...we'll see if we can get up there, may not be this year as our Events Calendar already has 27 event ideas, just have to set them in a Calendar once the new Board has been seated. I'll definitely see if there is an interest in trying to add one more event, can't hurt...right??!!
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:13 PM
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Molly made me today...and this is how she did it!!



Just as we pulled into the garage at HOME!!
 
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Old 11-20-2011, 04:44 AM
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She's taking me on my 5th Mini run with my Central Maryland Mini Motorist Club. Meeting up at a Park, then motoring the twisties 8in the Catoctin Mountains to Catoctin Mt. Orchard to buy the BEST pies on earth, then on to Cunningham Falls State Park to have a pie picnic
 
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Old 11-20-2011, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jorn
As we shuttle back and forth between hospitals and home, wrangling with my young son's cancer/chemo, I'm pretty sure tootin' around in my MINI is what is keeping my sanity intact. Seriously.
As a special needs parent who also spends days, weeks, months at a time in hospitals it's the little joys that keep us going. I built my Mini just for my son and the happiness it brings us all is therapeutic. Laughter is the best medicine. You, your son, and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Happy tooting my friend. Stay strong.
 


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