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Richie C · Mar 24th, 2007, 05:21 AM

Hey MINI Fans,

my names Richie and i`m the MINI specialist at canterbury MINI Garage. Loads of you know me pretty well by now, we`ve done quite a few events in the passed few months and I hope you all enjoyed MINI Cirque at fox the other day.

I have a bit of a situation and a friend of mine called Trish with a hot little Cooper S Park Lane came and had a chat with me today and said it might be an idea to let u guys know whats going on over here, and see if you can help....

I`ve been with MINI in the uk for years, its the only thing ive ever done, and i live, breathe and sleep MINI! I moved over to Sydney to become the MINI Specialist for canterbury, and its been absolutely brilliant for the last 5 months.

But now I'm stuck with my visa! In order for me to stay in Australia and stay working in this great place, I need to change my visa to a different category. At the moment we are trying to work something out, but I am not sure if it will be possible in the end.

Anybody who has met me or been to the dealership since I started would know that It's great people, and that I made my contribution to making it "the" place to purchase and experience a MINI. I know that management, staff and customers here fully appreciate the effort ive put in, but it appears that the visa thing might just tear it all apart.

Guys I am absolutely gutted that I have to give up doing what I love, in a place I love doing it. And at the end of the day if anybody ever needs my advice in anything MINI, then please dont even hesitate to write me a message and i`l get straight back to u, or call Erik who'll definitely still be there.

I will probably leave Canterbury MINI Garage on the 25th April, and if anyone has any ideas on how to help my situation, then please let me know. On the other hand if anybody is serious about selling MINI`s, and loves the product as much as I do, then make sure you get intouch with me. After all the work myself, Erik and the guys have put in over the last few months, It would kill me to see it go to waste.

Thanks for listening and let me know your thoughts.

all the best, and keep it MINI!............

Rich

twotwoz · Mar 24th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Ok guys ... is it worth handcuffing ourselves to something?

Seriously, we need to do something. We can't lose someone who is as passionate about MINI's as we are. We did discuss a few options, including marrying him off!

I did think of us all emailing the boss and letting him know how we feel about this. What do you think?

im_dave · Mar 24th, 2007, 08:51 AM

You're joking richie...

You are definately one of the most passionate MINI sales reps I've ever met. Canterbury MINI garage is definately losing one of its great assets.

Hopefully there's something we can do to keep you here in sunny oz. Otherwise it'll be back to warm, flat beer.

I'll definately fire off an email to the boss of Canterbury, just let us know the address.

Dave

twotwoz · Mar 24th, 2007, 09:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by im_dave (original)

You're joking richie...

You are definately one of the most passionate MINI sales reps I've ever met. Canterbury MINI garage is definately losing one of its great assets.

Hopefully there's something we can do to keep you here in sunny oz. Otherwise it'll be back to warm, flat beer.

I'll definately fire off an email to the boss of Canterbury, just let us know the address.

Dave

Hey Dave

He won't be leaving us for warm beer (thank god!). Will still be in Sydney just not doing what he was so rightly born to do!

Trish

vinno99 · Mar 24th, 2007, 11:19 AM

I too have met Richie and have come to see that he is one of the most passionate guys around breathing MINI. That's really unfortunate news- and to tell the truth, if I were to get a MINI now (which I can't $$$), it would definitely be at Canterbury due to their great support for customers and the way they look after their fans..

Richie, if you're reading and you need a hand (apart from me signing on the dotted line right now)- let us know, you've got some help here mate

Smurfn · Mar 25th, 2007, 09:36 AM

Sorry to read this, sounds like MINI will be losing an asset

rozminiblack · Mar 25th, 2007, 11:33 AM

I thought Canterbury was about passion and commitment ! They seem to be lacking some.

Richie C · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:42 PM

Guys dont panic yet were still trying to sort it out, the company is doing everything they can for me, I didnt think we could but its going to get sorted out!

twotwoz · Mar 27th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Yay!!

If they make it work ... I'll bring the champagne, you bring the glasses!

wteb · Mar 27th, 2007, 12:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by twotwoz (original)

Yay!!

If they make it work ... I'll bring the Veuve Cliquot to celebrate ... you bring the glasses!

Wonder if that , is the mower fuel that Chris uses ? if it is ... it was a very good year !

twotwoz · Mar 27th, 2007, 10:28 PM

I do have a nice 1999 vintage in the cupboard.

Mar 24th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#1
Richie C Richie C @ ThePlaceToMINI Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surry Hills Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Canterbury MINI Garage Hey MINI Fans, my names Richie and i`m the MINI specialist at canterbury MINI Garage. Loads of you know me pretty well by now, we`ve done quite a few events in the passed few months and I hope you all enjoyed MINI Cirque at fox the other day. I have a bit of a situation and a friend of mine called Trish with a hot little Cooper S Park Lane came and had a chat with me today and said it might be an idea to let u guys know whats going on over here, and see if you can help.... I`ve been with MINI in the uk for years, its the only thing ive ever done, and i live, breathe and sleep MINI! I moved over to Sydney to become the MINI Specialist for canterbury, and its been absolutely brilliant for the last 5 months. But now I'm stuck with my visa! In order for me to stay in Australia and stay working in this great place, I need to change my visa to a different category. At the moment we are trying to work something out, but I am not sure if it will be possible in the end. Anybody who has met me or been to the dealership since I started would know that It's great people, and that I made my contribution to making it "the" place to purchase and experience a MINI. I know that management, staff and customers here fully appreciate the effort ive put in, but it appears that the visa thing might just tear it all apart. Guys I am absolutely gutted that I have to give up doing what I love, in a place I love doing it. And at the end of the day if anybody ever needs my advice in anything MINI, then please dont even hesitate to write me a message and i`l get straight back to u, or call Erik who'll definitely still be there. I will probably leave Canterbury MINI Garage on the 25th April, and if anyone has any ideas on how to help my situation, then please let me know. On the other hand if anybody is serious about selling MINI`s, and loves the product as much as I do, then make sure you get intouch with me. After all the work myself, Erik and the guys have put in over the last few months, It would kill me to see it go to waste. Thanks for listening and let me know your thoughts. all the best, and keep it MINI!............ Rich Last edited by Richie C : Mar 31st, 2007 at 01:58 AM.

Mar 24th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
im_dave trust me, I'm a doctor... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 213 Offline	You're joking richie... You are definately one of the most passionate MINI sales reps I've ever met. Canterbury MINI garage is definately losing one of its great assets. Hopefully there's something we can do to keep you here in sunny oz. Otherwise it'll be back to warm, flat beer. I'll definately fire off an email to the boss of Canterbury, just let us know the address. Dave long live the supercharger

Mar 25th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 42,663 Offline	Sorry to read this, sounds like MINI will be losing an asset http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Mar 27th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
twotwoz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miranda NSW Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Yay!! If they make it work ... I'll bring the champagne, you bring the glasses! Last edited by twotwoz : Mar 27th, 2007 at 10:28 PM.

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Mar 24th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
twotwoz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miranda NSW Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Ok guys ... is it worth handcuffing ourselves to something? Seriously, we need to do something. We can't lose someone who is as passionate about MINI's as we are. We did discuss a few options, including marrying him off! I did think of us all emailing the boss and letting him know how we feel about this. What do you think?

Mar 24th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
twotwoz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miranda NSW Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by im_dave (original) You're joking richie... You are definately one of the most passionate MINI sales reps I've ever met. Canterbury MINI garage is definately losing one of its great assets. Hopefully there's something we can do to keep you here in sunny oz. Otherwise it'll be back to warm, flat beer. I'll definately fire off an email to the boss of Canterbury, just let us know the address. Dave Hey Dave He won't be leaving us for warm beer (thank god!). Will still be in Sydney just not doing what he was so rightly born to do! Trish

Mar 24th, 2007, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
vinno99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I too have met Richie and have come to see that he is one of the most passionate guys around breathing MINI. That's really unfortunate news- and to tell the truth, if I were to get a MINI now (which I can't $$$), it would definitely be at Canterbury due to their great support for customers and the way they look after their fans.. Richie, if you're reading and you need a hand (apart from me signing on the dotted line right now)- let us know, you've got some help here mate

Mar 25th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
rozminiblack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 29 Offline	I thought Canterbury was about passion and commitment ! They seem to be lacking some.

Mar 26th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richie C Richie C @ ThePlaceToMINI Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surry Hills Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Guys dont panic yet were still trying to sort it out, the company is doing everything they can for me, I didnt think we could but its going to get sorted out!

Mar 27th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
wteb MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Andrews NSW Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by twotwoz (original) Yay!! If they make it work ... I'll bring the Veuve Cliquot to celebrate ... you bring the glasses! Wonder if that , is the mower fuel that Chris uses ? if it is ... it was a very good year !

Mar 27th, 2007, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
twotwoz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miranda NSW Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 119 Offline	I do have a nice 1999 vintage in the cupboard.

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