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AndrewH · Jul 28th, 2005, 11:33 PM

Liam, if only your car hadn't been off the road for all those weeks because of that unfortunate incident with the roo, you might have been able to clock up an extra 5550 km's for your birthday

So did that picture require another emergency stop and, if so, how big was the pileup that you almost caused?

minigolf · Jul 28th, 2005, 11:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

You only done 22000!?! WTF have yo been doing!?!

Given that we'll be keeoing the car for a few years yet and we're not leasing the car I'd prefer to have only done about 15,000kms. I don't feel a need to prove my manhood by the number of kilometres I drive.

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

Liam, if only your car hadn't been off the road for all those weeks because of that unfortunate incident with the roo, you might have been able to clock up an extra 5550 km's for your birthday

That would have been pretty nifty, and probably not that far off the mark either.

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

So did that picture require another emergency stop and, if so, how big was the pileup that you almost caused?

You didn't see it on the news?

maryc · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:39 AM

Like Andrew I immediately had visions of the pile up when I saw this!

Well done, I have a bit of catching up to do.

M

ScottyB · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:39 AM

haha nice work Liam - I missed that one

Had my camera and everything too.

Magictux · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:50 AM

I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!!

Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him..

AndrewH · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!!

Thanks for rubbing it in

And besides, I'd much rather stay at work where it's nice and warm - NOT

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him..

That's no good

Hope you make it down here - it's been a while

minigolf · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!!

Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him..

Would be good to see you guys again. If you can make it, we're congregating at the airport at around 10:30am to meet and greet the MINI2 Queenslanders before they head off to the snow on Sunday. Dinner is booked for Saturday night too and you and Chrissy are most welcome, if your plans permit.

All the best for your friend too.

maryc · Jul 29th, 2005, 07:16 AM

Hey Tux and Mrs Tux, hope you can make it tomorrow.

Sorry to hear about your friend, hope he is okay.

M

Magictux · Jul 29th, 2005, 10:20 AM

By the time I got to Wakefield the other car had gone home!!

I did about twenty minutes or so of 'fairly' hard laps pushing the tyres to the limit..

About five minutes of that was with 'traction' on and the rest off.. Noice! I'd like to drive a non LSD car to see the difference as you can feel the wheels 'clawing' their way as you power out of corners... I love this car.. It was weird cos the whole time I felt like a naughty boy revving the car and throwing it through corners screeching the tyres etc etc.. !

I've noticed since the last time I was on the track that the gear change is much smoother too..

The brake pedal felt a touch spongy towards the end so I did about six laps with little brakes which was also fun.. I love driving this car..

I took a few more photos today. I have about a thousand now I reckon...maybe more

minigolf · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:09 PM

Good on you Mick, next time you have a day like this can you give me about 24hrs notice.

Then we can swap drives and you can feel the non-LSD and the slowness off the line of the 04s.

AndrewH · Jul 30th, 2005, 06:10 AM

BusterB is on it's way

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119

I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted"

meinamini · Jul 30th, 2005, 07:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

BusterB is on it's way

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119

I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted"

Just don't be caught wearing your Ferragamo shoes as he is telling you.

minigolf · Jul 30th, 2005, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

BusterB is on it's way

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119

I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted"

What car is your Dad getting?

AndrewH · Jul 30th, 2005, 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

What car is your Dad getting?

Well given how much he has carried on about how much money I have wasted on cars over the years, absolutely nothing!

maryc · Jul 30th, 2005, 09:45 AM

That is called senior jealousy you know...

Stumpmeister · Aug 1st, 2005, 04:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

BusterB is on it's way

I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted"

Lets see now - appropriate reply's

1 - All work and no Mini makes Andrew a dull boy.

2 - You can't spend it when your dead.

and if they don't work, then there is the old classic...

Get Stuffed Dad!

Stumpmeister · Aug 1st, 2005, 04:37 AM

I think there is an opening here for a wee knock at the oracle and his naming convention of his cars.

Although he has adopted Buster B - really it's not too far removed from B1 & B2.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1?

I certainly am B2!

AndrewH · Aug 1st, 2005, 05:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumpmeister

I think there is an opening here for a wee knock at the oracle and his naming convention of his cars.

Although he has adopted Buster B - really it's not too far removed from B1 & B2.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1?

I certainly am B2!

Ha ha ha B2, good one

I found the "I'm not using drugs so I might as well spend my money on something enjoyable" excuse worked quite well. The trick is to break it to them over an extended period so they have time to get used to the idea. When I first laid the seeds of the idea about 6 or 7 months back Dad was quite hostile to the idea and mum thought I was stupid. Over the months they gradually came around and now they don't seem to mind at all.

Listen to me, I sound like I'm a 15 year old trying to justify getting a nose ring!

Next time it will be "pi ss off, you can't tell me what to do, I'm a grown man and I can do what I like"

minigolf · Aug 1st, 2005, 05:24 AM

See if you can get a group buy on the nose rings then and I'll see if I'm up for it.

AndrewH · Aug 1st, 2005, 06:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

See if you can get a group buy on the nose rings then and I'll see if I'm up for it.

Ummm, I'm prone to hay fever so I think I'll give it a miss

Jul 28th, 2005, 11:33 PM	#2081
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Liam, if only your car hadn't been off the road for all those weeks because of that unfortunate incident with the roo, you might have been able to clock up an extra 5550 km's for your birthday So did that picture require another emergency stop and, if so, how big was the pileup that you almost caused? Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 28th, 2005, 11:59 PM	#2082 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! You only done 22000!?! WTF have yo been doing!?! Given that we'll be keeoing the car for a few years yet and we're not leasing the car I'd prefer to have only done about 15,000kms. I don't feel a need to prove my manhood by the number of kilometres I drive. Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH Liam, if only your car hadn't been off the road for all those weeks because of that unfortunate incident with the roo, you might have been able to clock up an extra 5550 km's for your birthday That would have been pretty nifty, and probably not that far off the mark either. Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH So did that picture require another emergency stop and, if so, how big was the pileup that you almost caused? You didn't see it on the news? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:39 AM	#2084 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	haha nice work Liam - I missed that one Had my camera and everything too. - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:54 AM	#2086 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!! Thanks for rubbing it in And besides, I'd much rather stay at work where it's nice and warm - NOT Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him.. That's no good Hope you make it down here - it's been a while Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:13 AM	#2087 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!! Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him.. Would be good to see you guys again. If you can make it, we're congregating at the airport at around 10:30am to meet and greet the MINI2 Queenslanders before they head off to the snow on Sunday. Dinner is booked for Saturday night too and you and Chrissy are most welcome, if your plans permit. All the best for your friend too. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jul 29th, 2005, 12:39 AM	#2083 (permalink)
maryc - Little Miss Sunshine - My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 1,289 Offline	Like Andrew I immediately had visions of the pile up when I saw this! Well done, I have a bit of catching up to do. M

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:50 AM	#2085 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 1,819 Offline	I'm off today and Chrissy just rang and said there's not much action at Wakefield sooooo I'm heading out there around lunch time...only one other car there at the moment!!! Mrs Tux and I planned to head to the Capital tomorrow however I'm waiting to hear about a mate who has just had surgery for throat cancer in Sydney...Might have to head up to see him..

Jul 29th, 2005, 07:16 AM	#2088 (permalink)
maryc - Little Miss Sunshine - My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 1,289 Offline	Hey Tux and Mrs Tux, hope you can make it tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your friend, hope he is okay. M

Jul 29th, 2005, 10:20 AM	#2089 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 1,819 Offline	By the time I got to Wakefield the other car had gone home!! I did about twenty minutes or so of 'fairly' hard laps pushing the tyres to the limit.. About five minutes of that was with 'traction' on and the rest off.. Noice! I'd like to drive a non LSD car to see the difference as you can feel the wheels 'clawing' their way as you power out of corners... I love this car.. It was weird cos the whole time I felt like a naughty boy revving the car and throwing it through corners screeching the tyres etc etc.. ! I've noticed since the last time I was on the track that the gear change is much smoother too.. The brake pedal felt a touch spongy towards the end so I did about six laps with little brakes which was also fun.. I love driving this car.. I took a few more photos today. I have about a thousand now I reckon...maybe more

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:09 PM	#2090 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Good on you Mick, next time you have a day like this can you give me about 24hrs notice. Then we can swap drives and you can feel the non-LSD and the slowness off the line of the 04s. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 30th, 2005, 06:10 AM	#2091 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	BusterB is on it's way http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119 I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted" Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 30th, 2005, 07:22 AM	#2092 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 4,008 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH BusterB is on it's way http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119 I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted" Just don't be caught wearing your Ferragamo shoes as he is telling you.

Jul 30th, 2005, 09:01 AM	#2093 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH BusterB is on it's way http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...19#post1835119 I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted" What car is your Dad getting? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 30th, 2005, 09:29 AM	#2094 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf What car is your Dad getting? Well given how much he has carried on about how much money I have wasted on cars over the years, absolutely nothing! Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 30th, 2005, 09:45 AM	#2095 (permalink)
maryc - Little Miss Sunshine - My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 1,289 Offline	That is called senior jealousy you know...

Aug 1st, 2005, 04:34 AM	#2096 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH BusterB is on it's way I can just hear my Dad saying "A fool and their money are soon parted" Lets see now - appropriate reply's 1 - All work and no Mini makes Andrew a dull boy. 2 - You can't spend it when your dead. and if they don't work, then there is the old classic... Get Stuffed Dad!

Aug 1st, 2005, 04:37 AM	#2097 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 345 Offline	I think there is an opening here for a wee knock at the oracle and his naming convention of his cars. Although he has adopted Buster B - really it's not too far removed from B1 & B2. Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1? I certainly am B2!

Aug 1st, 2005, 05:04 AM	#2098 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Stumpmeister I think there is an opening here for a wee knock at the oracle and his naming convention of his cars. Although he has adopted Buster B - really it's not too far removed from B1 & B2. Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1? I certainly am B2! Ha ha ha B2, good one I found the "I'm not using drugs so I might as well spend my money on something enjoyable" excuse worked quite well. The trick is to break it to them over an extended period so they have time to get used to the idea. When I first laid the seeds of the idea about 6 or 7 months back Dad was quite hostile to the idea and mum thought I was stupid. Over the months they gradually came around and now they don't seem to mind at all. Listen to me, I sound like I'm a 15 year old trying to justify getting a nose ring! Next time it will be "pi ss off, you can't tell me what to do, I'm a grown man and I can do what I like" Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Aug 1st, 2005, 05:24 AM	#2099 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	See if you can get a group buy on the nose rings then and I'll see if I'm up for it. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 1st, 2005, 06:00 AM	#2100 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf See if you can get a group buy on the nose rings then and I'll see if I'm up for it. Ummm, I'm prone to hay fever so I think I'll give it a miss Jan 06 MCS Checkmate