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Jeepers, Creepers, Where'd U Get Those Peeeepers?

Scoopie has new eyes! Thanks 2 Craig and Jason taking most of their morning 2 install these 4 me, Scoopie has these lovely peepers now, and I love them!

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Added by VioletDC on February 27, 2010 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Happy, Safe, Fun, and Prosperous New Year to all our Freinds at MONDO-MINIs

Just wanted to say HI and pass along our holiday wishes to our freinds at MONDO-MINIs. Hope to see you out on the twisties :) This has been a wonderful year, highlited by our trip to MINI United, but with lots of fun at other Mini events as well. We are so happy to have met and become freinds with so many of you. Have a great year. If anyone makes it out to northern California, please contact me. I am sure we can set up a few great MINI drives in the mountains. Cheers for now and as always.....… Continue

Added by Norman Nelson on December 30, 2009 at 8:06pm — 1 Comment

Scoopie's First Service Visit @ Passport MINI

Well, it was time. Scoopie's at 46k+ miles and it was time for an oil change and other little things. Kewl. Dropped her off this morning a little ahead of time (we like 2 be prompt) so I wouldn't be too late getting 2 work. My SA, David, bless his pea-pickin' heart, took my key and placed it in a little gizmo that 'reads' everything that happened w/Scoopie since the last time I had her at Sterling. I was 1dering if it told EVERYTHING ... :hmm: ... David didn't make any noises or funny faces, so… Continue

Added by VioletDC on December 14, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

MINI Pets, Any1?

I don't have any pets (apartment-dweller), but know that lots of MINI owners do, and I absolutely LOVE seeing them in comical situations. Got pics? Sure u do! 8-)… Continue

Added by VioletDC on December 6, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Scoopie's 1st Event: MINIs Take The Beltway

Thanks 2 Motorgyrl's efforts, the event was a rousing success! Scoopie & I were sooo excited 2 FINALLY have the opportunity to attend an actual run! :wanna: It was just awesome 2 see sooo many MINIs in one place, it was mind-boggling. Other *ahem* drivers passing us by in the parking l… Continue

Added by VioletDC on November 8, 2009 at 1:58pm — 1 Comment

MJ: This Is It ... I Still Can't Believe He's Gone ... :'(

Went 2 see the rehearsal movie this morning, prepared for ... I dunno ... reminiscing ... the flash ... style ... charisma ... etc. Got all that and then some. I read Chris What's-His-Name's review in the Post on Thursday, and got the feeling the movie was so-so. NOT! I loved watching the meticulous precis… Continue

Added by VioletDC on October 31, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Back 2gether Again ... Woo-Hoo!

Me & Scoopie ... sittin' in a tree ... r-o-l-l-i-n-g .... ahhhhhh ... oh, what a relief it IS! :love: Y'all, it's been a hella three months, I'm here 2 tellya! I felt like joining the lost & 4lorn ... perched on a prime piece of sidewalk somewhere in MD w/my sign: :help: Scoopie needs braces! However, after all the 2-1/2-hr Metrobus/rail rides, losing and having 2 replace a SmarTrip card, last-minute taxicab calls after gettin' fed up w/Metro's schedules, freezin' out here in the bitter… Continue

Added by VioletDC on October 16, 2009 at 7:41pm — 2 Comments

What Your Car Says About You!

I just read this from an article on Yahoo 8-) Not bad! At least they aren't using the words "cute" or "gay" (in a derogatory tone): Here is the text from the "MINI" paragraph and a link to the rest: "Mini Mindset If you'd like to cultivate an image of sophistication, try buying a Mini Cooper. The line of Lilliputian hatchbacks appeals to urbane buyers with median incomes of around $125,000. But aside from wealth, Mini owners are a tough bunch to pin down, demographically speaking, since… Continue

Added by PlayPlay on October 10, 2009 at 5:27pm — 3 Comments

Fantastic Motoring

More than 30 DC / Virginia/ Maryland MINI enthusiasts joined up for a romp through the back roads for 2+ hours yesterday, followed by food (of course). Awesome weather, beautiful scenery and spirited driving made a great combination! Continue

Added by Iflyga on September 21, 2009 at 7:41am — 2 Comments

What's in a name?

Sooo, I was thinking I need a more unique and thoughtful name for my ride. MINI Tex is cute but it doesn't really show the personality of the MINI brand or culture. So, I begin my venture in naming my ride. ~LET'S GET IT!~ :nerd: Continue

Added by HzBlue Blur on September 11, 2009 at 8:54am — 2 Comments

A whole week

Skylar is a great daily driver but the miles are really adding up fast, so I took a week of driving to work "off" and have been driving the '01 Corolla automatic. I did take it out for an errand or two, but not enough to satisfy the craving. And, wow what a letdown on the commute! I'm pumped to get out and hit some curves this weekend. In just one week, I saved more than 500 miles by leaving Skylar in the garage. What about you, how many miles are you putting on your Mini? What's the longest y… Continue

Added by Iflyga on September 3, 2009 at 10:12pm — 3 Comments

Ruf Porche

I was invited today to join DC area Porche club owners at Summit Point for Driver Training day, and to run a 15 minute session in a Ruf Porche. WoW. That was sweet! Pictures coming soon. Continue

Added by Iflyga on August 16, 2009 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor MINI

I'm advancing with the Dallas Cowboys themed MINI, I added the door graphics and the Ring of Honor (ROH) names. The next steps are to do the following: 1. Add the Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson jersey seat back covers, 2. Pigskin the dash and inner portion of the door panels, 3. install green carpet and add the 20 yardline markers on each side in the front leg area, 4. Replicate the Dallas end zone in the back of the MINI, 5. Repaint the bonnet and integrate the stripe used on the Dallas Cowboy… Continue

Added by lawmann on August 7, 2009 at 12:10pm — 4 Comments

Mini Speedster

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Added by Locust on July 28, 2009 at 7:06pm — 1 Comment

"Mightier than the Mini"? Puh-leeze!

I wish there was a 'talk-to-the-hand' emoticon available, cuz that's exactly what I'd use here. As I'm sure you all have seen, Suzuki is branding their little SX4 as mightier than the Mini and, frankly, that tagline is workin' my last nerve. OK. They're touting their ugly (yeah, I… Continue

Added by VioletDC on July 28, 2009 at 11:30am — 10 Comments

What Do You Think?

Hello Fellow Miniacs, As a digital art enthusiast (note I didn't say artist, OK?), I frequently visit different sites to check out the fantastic talents others have, and ... ahem ... jealously covet those talents. Seriously. Well, on one of these recent travels, I ca… Continue

Added by VioletDC on July 27, 2009 at 1:00pm — 8 Comments

Living Amongst the Ranks of the Unemployed

Well, it seems I've joined the nonworking club of Americans. Got laid off from a job I'd held after eight years this past March, and I initially considered it as a 'forced vacation', so to speak. However, after four months, it's morphed in2 a 'scary situation', and I'm not liking it one iota. Same thing happened about 10 years ago, when I was among the 'last hired, first fired' population of a gov't contracting company's 'reorganization'. At that time, it was relatively easy to find another job… Continue

Added by VioletDC on July 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — 9 Comments

Video from our 50th party

Check out this link for some of the footage from May 28th, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ibsLQxTrE Continue

Added by isthisjohn on June 1, 2009 at 2:01pm — 2 Comments

NEW MINI DAY and Help For Heroes Concert - 20th & 21st June 2009

Hi my name is Nick and I believe I may have met some of you at MINI United. I had a great time and was fortunate to be able to work along side Russ Swift at MINI United promoting a brand new MINI show to the UK called NEW MINI DAY. New Mini Day is really a weekend event. You don't have to drive a MINI to be able come. Whatever you drive, everybody loves the MINI and everybody is welcome. So what makes NEW MINI DAY - NEW? Quite simply this is an interactive event. Rather than visiting a show wi… Continue

Added by Nicholas Taylor on May 31, 2009 at 3:30am — 4 Comments