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Old 08-03-2011, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Because she knows how much I LOVE my MINI, my friend and partner in our jewelry creating business, designed and made me a "I (heart) My Mini" bracelet. Done with beautiful Swarovski crystals, sterling clasp and sweet silver round letter beads. From the observer it looks like a very pretty silver and crystal bracelet, but I know what it signifies. She made it in my Clubman's colors!! She combined tiny black hematite beads (my roof color) with denim crystals (horizon blue!). If interested I can email a pic of it. She can fashion it in almost any color!! It is soooooo cute!!
Giggles, pm me a pic. if you think she can do one in O2 Blue/White??!!

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Old 08-03-2011, 12:47 PM
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Giggles, pm me a pic. if you think she can do one in O2 Blue/White??!!

Thanks!!
I emailed you a response, so now you have my email. I need to email the pic, as I cant upload pics from my ipad to this site...doh! She would probably use pearls for the white and swarovski crystal for the blue. VERY nice combo!!

Hope to hear from you soon
 
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I am hoping she earns me a commission on a MINI sale!! Hosted large party Saturday and ended up taking a guy for a ride in her. He was totally blown away, and is considering trading in his 2 yr. old SUV for a new MINI. My Justa Clubman impressed him with her quickness and handling....LOVE LOVE LOVE my Giggles!!!
 
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Came back from Mt. Rainier ( all the hiking stuff fit fine with the seats down), and on the 100 mile drive home got 42 mpg according to my Scangauge.
Of course, there is a long downhill section from the Sunrise parking area which helped Im sure!
Beautiful day and much more fun getting there and back in my Mini than in my Volvo SUV!
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 08:25 AM
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WTG Giggles!!!! Still awaitiing delivery (or should I say production) Spent friday night with mini owners at movies in the park. If you get a chance, you have to see a 2003 flick Italian Job. Great mini chase.scene. with about 6 weeks to go, we are getting excited. Oh that first road trip!!!!!!
 
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It took me and my parents on its first shopping outing to none other than BJs and well...I'll let the pics speak for themselves:

my dad got in afterwards, lol


how it looked from the outside...saw people taking pictures on the way home, haha!


OVERFLOW!!! rear passenger seat had to be folded down:


Hey mum and dad!


I love the deep hatch:


and we cheated a bit, haha!:


And this is all the food that fit:


 
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you really did cram it in the boot!!!!!! It was great meeting you Friday night.
 
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Definatly did, it was screaming at me on the way home saying, "why did you take me here!!??" hahaha!, and actually the first time I carried a load in her, so I stalled it leaving the space...and at the red light after . it was a fun venture, and I don't know if you notice, but that is 4, 32 bottle cases of water!! I was amazed!!

and nice meeting you too! I can't wait to see the first pictures of your CM! and at least now you know, you'll be able to fit 2 times more food than I can in my boot! we also sorta cheated with the bread though...my mum carried that on her lap
 
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Originally Posted by mrluckypa
WTG Giggles!!!! Still awaitiing delivery (or should I say production) Spent friday night with mini owners at movies in the park. If you get a chance, you have to see a 2003 flick Italian Job. Great mini chase.scene. with about 6 weeks to go, we are getting excited. Oh that first road trip!!!!!!
Seen both "Italian Job" movies, multiple times!!!

So wonderful getting together with other obsessed MINI owners, they "enable" us Keep me updated
 
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Clin10, that is AWESOME!!!! LOVE the pics. HA!
 
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Clin10, that is AWESOME!!!! LOVE the pics. HA!
Thanks! Haha! It was like Tetris on Expert!
 
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she took a recommended 35mph turn at 60....is that good?...
 
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she took a recommended 35mph turn at 60....is that good?...
I always look at those signs as a challenge.

Mine got me home safe and sound in NJ rush hour traffic.
 
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giggles that was great but be carefull tickets are expensive!!!! (LOL) I thought about some of the things she could do for me. only when she gets here. Oh the thought of driving comfortably and grinning from ear to ear
 
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Originally Posted by mrluckypa
giggles that was great but be carefull tickets are expensive!!!! (LOL) I thought about some of the things she could do for me. only when she gets here. Oh the thought of driving comfortably and grinning from ear to ear
Oh, I am very careful where I pull these stunts! I am very fortunate that my commute mainly consists of twisty, slightly hilly single back roads so, so, so, tempting
 
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My normal commute is up a flight of stairs. Can't get into trouble there or could I????? A couple of days a week I have to leave the second floor and go out the door. But, I get paid mileage (not too bad) from the time I leave the house until I get to where I need to go. When I get my MINI I just know I am going to want to leave my office everyday and take whatever we call her out for a spin.
 

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Tomorrow, my MINI is taking me, the fiancé, two Golden Retrievers, the kayak, and whole bunch of summer stuff up to New Hampshire for a week. Last weekend, it took me to my first ever 5K, and the day before that, it took me and three friends to the Hammonasset River for some kayaking and birding. It's been kicking butt so far.
 
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There are times that I wish I was back in CT. Lived there for 24 years and now down here in Philly. Our Mini (whenever she arrives) will take is back. I even have a book on the best drives in New England, Only pages I looked at were??????
Have fun up in the granite state, your MINI will love those roads (LOL)
 
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LOL - I think we're going to drive the Kanc just for the heck of it.
 
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Have not been treating my girl as she deserves due to 2 achilies tears on my personal wheels, no hand wash and weekly wax and of course a hydro bath. So saw a sign spoke to the owner and as we speak she is getting a slight detail wash, interior clean wax and full dressing for $30.00 she will sparkle as I take my other girl to a German beer garden tonight windows and sunroof open...........
 
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Tippy,

What is the KANC? ( I have a feeling that once you remind me of it, I will be kicking myself!!! LOL)
 
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Tippy,

What is the KANC? ( I have a feeling that once you remind me of it, I will be kicking myself!!! LOL)
The Kancamagus Highway. My family refers to it that way, but I'm not sure if anybody in the region does.
 
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I gave my Cooper 8 gallons of gas and it rewarded me with 38 mpg. This car is phenomenal when you don't get on it excessively...which is hard to do.
 
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awesome trip to make. Next year for me!!!!!! Enjoy yourself. I haven't been to New Hampshire in years. I miss that place almost as much as CT.
 
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My Mini got me pulled over today cuz she has been a very baaaaaaad girl recently~~~
Good thing is that the policeman fell for her and gave me a pass even without a written warning.
The Power of Mini
 

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