Topic: The Welcome Thread - come on in & introduce yourself... (Read 16448 times)

YAMA CAT · « **Reply #1225 on:** Fri Aug 21 '09, 10:01:21 PM »

My new baby is still at the dealer. I pick her up tommorrew from Mini of Birmingham.

Pepper White, 6-spd Turbo, Black Stripes, Black Rims. It's very high on the cute factor.

I've want one for years. When I discovered a dealer in my backyard, it was all she wrote.

randomgemini · « **Reply #1226 on:** Fri Aug 21 '09, 10:03:42 PM »

Congrats! Can't wait to see those pics!

bamatt · « **Reply #1227 on:** Fri Aug 21 '09, 10:14:04 PM »

Welcome aboard yamacat!! Tell Mark & Lionel at MOB hi from CN!! Good luck with the pickup tomorrow. So excited for you!!

If you are free come join us Bama MINIS at Joe's Crab Shack Monday, September 7th at 5:30PM for our monthly dinner. Would love to meet you

YAMA CAT · « **Reply #1228 on:** Fri Aug 21 '09, 10:30:35 PM »

I'm pretty excited. Sounds like fun, I put it on my calendar.

YAMA CAT · « **Reply #1229 on:** Sat Aug 22 '09, 06:58:16 PM »

Here's my Newborn...... I still need to get her Bonnet Stripes and Chrome Driving Lamps Installed

I had some much driving her today. I'd forgotten how much fun a little sports car was to drive. It's makes my Grand Cherokee feel like a great big lumber beast.

bamatt · « **Reply #1230 on:** Sun Aug 23 '09, 12:54:22 AM »

Nice

YAMA CAT · « **Reply #1231 on:** Wed Sep 02 '09, 02:22:13 PM »

One more post and I should be free!

This is my Jefferson County, Alabama Rant! My husband and I stood in line for 6 hours to register my new mini yesterday. I knew it would be a long line but nothing could describe this.
6:10 Left the house
6:30 Dropped the Mini at the dealership to receive stripes and driving lights.
6:50 Arrived at the Jefferson County Courthouse parking lot.

7:00 Found the Park Entrance of the Courthouse where the Tag registration line started
(They open at 8:00) there was already over 100 people in front of us. Some folks arrived at 5:30 to be the very first person. Wow, and I thought I was doing great when we arrived at 6:50.

9:00 Entered the building where we received a number and was informed that they only accept cash or personal check. No debt cards or charge cards. That little tid bit would have been nice to know before folks walked into the door.

11:00 Entered the Tag Office. I thought yippie! Surely it won't be long now I can see the clerks. 20 lanes available, only 5 clerks working.

11:30 Clerks start taking their lunch breaks.

12:50 I here the word "Next" I hand the clerk my paperwork for the Mini and my Jeep.

1:00 We walk out with Tags and feeling sorry for the poor soles in line.

I had to waste a vacation day to get a Tag for a vehicle, because of poor management and incompetence of our politicans. If any of these Incumbents get re-elected I will be surprised. If I had a simple renewal, I could have just mailed in a check. Because I was registering a new vehicle I had to do this in person. [/]
Schroeder has recieved his stripes and his tag. Any Jefferson County folks that still need to register my suggest is: Bring a friend, a chair, food, and a check book. Get there by 6:30. Don't park at meter.
Good Luck and the end of my rant.

This is where I was. The Tag office is just ahead.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2009/09/jefferson_county_to_take_new_l.html

bamatt · « **Reply #1232 on:** Wed Sep 02 '09, 02:47:34 PM »

So sorry kitty. I abandoned Jefferson County for Shelby County over 9 years ago & I never intend to go back. The satellite office for taking car of such matters in Shelby County usually has a 15 minute or so long line. Hec even if you go at the very end of the month when everyone is panicking because their car tags are expiring & they forgot to renew... the lines are at their longest & still, have never longer than an hour

YAMA CAT · « **Reply #1233 on:** Wed Sep 02 '09, 03:23:58 PM »

It's all good. I'm just happy that I can start a new thread now!

More importantly I named my Mini, Schroeder. This was the name of one of my favorite cats. Schroeder was a very adventurous tabby. He would ride horses with me. Escort me on walks. He even protected the motorhome while we watched the Sebring 12 Hours.

bamatt · « **Reply #1234 on:** Wed Sep 02 '09, 03:41:26 PM »

Well start a thread about something already YAMA. The suspense is killing me

sikamini · « **Reply #1235 on:** Wed Sep 02 '09, 04:15:34 PM »

Hi Yama Cat! Nice MINI!

UKnut · « **Reply #1236 on:** Mon Oct 26 '09, 06:37:14 PM »

Hi Kids!

Newbie to this site. I am in Southern Indiana and have an '04 Cooper. Indi Blue with White top and stripes.

How y'all doin'?

bamatt · « **Reply #1237 on:** Tue Oct 27 '09, 08:49:28 AM »

UKnut. Welcome to CooperNation!!

UKnut · « **Reply #1238 on:** Fri Oct 30 '09, 04:23:07 PM »

Thank you!

Now, do you need a chef around here? I have been known to prepare HUGE amounts of BACON and Pork Fat products!!!

How do I add a pic to my sig?

oxtox · « **Reply #1239 on:** Fri Oct 30 '09, 05:08:20 PM »

hey nut.
welcome to the insanity!

bamatt · « **Reply #1240 on:** Sat Oct 31 '09, 11:13:44 AM »

nut go to your profile then click on FORUM PROFILE. Scroll down to the signature area & you can add words or an image (no larger than 500X100) in that area. If you have trouble let me know

TnMiniMama · « **Reply #1241 on:** Tue Nov 03 '09, 07:03:49 PM »

Nut... I thought you were making scrumptious goodies in the 6th gear lounge... You *do* get around!

KittyMini · « **Reply #1242 on:** Tue Nov 03 '09, 07:18:37 PM »

Welcome and happy motoring!

juliex321 · « **Reply #1243 on:** Fri Jan 15 '10, 12:38:40 PM »

Hey everyone!

My name's Julie and I'm looking to buy my first MINI

My boyfriend is a MINI enthusiast and has been pestering me for years to dump the Kia and move on to (smaller) BUT better things.

I've always loved the MINI's, but I don't know too much about them. I wanted to buy brand new (I just love new things) but I'm hearing good things about the 2005-06 years and I'm not sure what to buy! I also do not know how to drive a standard... lame I know. I'll learn eventually. I commute a lot, and I'm very indecisive.

What year is the best for someone commuting like me? Or just in general?
To S or not to S... (is it lame to do in an automatic? Should I just learn standard?)
White, black, or red...
What other cool options are there I should know about?

Help me guys! Someone make up my mind for me, puhleasee :]

macushla · « **Reply #1244 on:** Fri Feb 19 '10, 12:33:52 PM »

BOO!

How's everyone doing these days?

To those I haven't met, my name is Shannon and I fell off the face of the Earth in '09. I'm back now, feet firmly planted, attitude in place! Nice to see familiar 'faces'

When I disappeared I may have left a sour taste in the mouths of some...not really sure...my apologies if so. If you wanna tell me about it I am open to hearing it.

Coffee Commissar · « **Reply #1245 on:** Fri Feb 19 '10, 01:42:14 PM »

HUZZAH and welcome back macushla
Tho tis tragic your return occurred this Friday when I am knot wearing a tie for such occasion...

mcrmini · « **Reply #1246 on:** Fri Feb 19 '10, 04:05:03 PM »

Welcome back Shannon!!

Be sure to re gale us with your tale of coming back from the falling off the earth's edge....

bamatt · « **Reply #1247 on:** Sat Feb 20 '10, 12:56:31 AM »

cushie, glad to see you

macushla · « **Reply #1248 on:** Sat Feb 20 '10, 01:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Coffee Commissar on Fri Feb 19 '10, 01:42:14 PM

HUZZAH and welcome back macushla Tho tis tragic your return occurred this Friday when I am knot wearing a tie for such occasion...

good one, CC!

I thought of you the other day when I heard this cute riddle:

What word is spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?

Quote from: mcrmini on Fri Feb 19 '10, 04:05:03 PM

Welcome back Shannon!! Be sure to re gale us with your tale of coming back from the falling off the earth's edge....

time warp?

Quote from: bamatt on Sat Feb 20 '10, 12:56:31 AM

cushie, glad to see you

TT....tried me some Dogfish Head recently and recalled your pic of a fridge-full! Having a hard time finding it around these parts but am committed to being a better beer consumer after watching Beer Wars (have you seen it? great documentary!) How's the Chequered Peep holding up??

bamatt · « **Reply #1249 on:** Sat Feb 20 '10, 03:51:08 PM »

The checkered peep still looks brand new. It's still hanging in it's shadow box on the pic of the MINI

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