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Humourl3ss · Sep 22nd, 2006, 09:52 AM

By popular request, here's the general banter thread (subject to site guidelines, of course).

mark-o · Sep 22nd, 2006, 03:38 PM

How's this for banter?

I get my CR/W MCS from Crowfoot on Monday!

But then faster already knows that...

It's gonna be a long weekend and I'll need many distractions to get through it.

-M

MINNOW · Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:08 PM

I guess an endless loop of the Italian Job is not going to help then...

You could try looking past the MINIs and eyeing up Charlize...

mark-o · Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:24 PM

Yeah, was she ever a hottie in 'Monster'! Oh wait, wrong movie.

I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available.

Ferroequine · Sep 22nd, 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original)

Yeah, was she ever a hottie in 'Monster'! Oh wait, wrong movie.

I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available.

If you can't find it, LMK.

So are you bringing your MCS to the Elbow Falls Run to break it in?

mark-o · Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:28 AM

I'm not sure my 2 year old would want to trade his swimming for four hours of motoring. I guess I could always bail early if he starts losing interest.

I'd love to go but will have to see how the weekend shapes up.

-M

MRC2K6 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original)

I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available.

It comes alone on DVD or with the remake bundled together as a special.

Now everyone sing ... Getta Bloomin' Move-On Mate (This is the Self Preservation Society) ...

Ferroequine · Sep 25th, 2006, 04:18 AM

Did anyone read the Herald Sunday Comics today, and paid particular attention to the comic strip "Marvin"? In it, Marvin's dad is cleaning and waxing a very nice looking Chili Red / White MINI Cooper.

mr.abulia · Sep 27th, 2006, 08:29 PM

I saw a cr/w competition package car today... it was far better looking in person than in the pictures. Absolute stunner! The owner had fitted the white bonnet stripes (BMW OEM) and driving lights, which I must say made the car look even better.

mark-o · Sep 27th, 2006, 08:48 PM

My wife and I checked out the CR/W comp pkg at Crowfoot whe we test drove a few weeks ago. It was really nice. I don't think I could have convinced her that we *needed* the upgrade though!

The factory driving lights do look awesome but, ouch! They're not cheap!

-M

mr.abulia · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:09 PM

Nothing's cheap, Mark-o... that's what we get for dealing with BMW-related products

How's your car doing? Meeting all of your expectations and then some, I hope!

mark-o · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:27 PM

My two year old said "New car, bought it for me?" Ha Ha..

The car is doing well - at least as well as can be expected spending the day in a parking lot somewhere! Aaaargh, I'd rather be out driving instead of pushing buttons on my keyboard! I brought my camera today to get some snaps on the way home.

I filled it up last night with $43 of Premium. The guy next to me in a Dodge 2500 asked if he could trade fuel bills - his was $103!

-M

mr.abulia · Sep 27th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Just be thankful you're pushing buttons... it pays for the toys and the two-year old

I just finished my contract and am in the process of looking for something new. Being a man of leisure isn't all its cracked up to be when you've got to worry about where the cash is going to come from

$43 is a pretty good fuel bill. My last was $70. Damn I hope my car sells soon so I can pick up the Mini instead

mark-o · Sep 28th, 2006, 12:44 AM

What line of work, if you don't mind?

-M

mr.abulia · Sep 28th, 2006, 03:28 AM

I'm in threat analysis right now. I'm looking for work in Calgary in threat, criminal or policy analysis. I've got an interview on Monday now, so things are looking up

mark-o · Sep 28th, 2006, 03:53 AM

Wow, that sounds interesting! It also sounds like the kind of thing with a small employer market.

Good Luck!

mr.abulia · Sep 28th, 2006, 05:27 AM

It is and it is. Thanks... I'm hoping that the Sunday Mini Run will get me just in the right frame of mind

I Am Canadian · Sep 29th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original)

I saw a cr/w competition package car today... it was far better looking in person than in the pictures. Absolute stunner! The owner had fitted the white bonnet stripes (BMW OEM) and driving lights, which I must say made the car look even better.

Hi Guys,

We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night. My advice to Mr. Abulia, don't be fiscally prudent...take the trade-in from MINI Crowfoot and get your Hyper Blue #9. My wife (non-car enthusiast but growing) is totally in love with this car after only 400kms. Goes without saying where my feelings are. This vehicle just rocks in every way. All my past minor speculation is out the window (driver comfort, road noise, etc). The dealership (MINI Crowfoot) was also excellent. No surprises, games or challenge. Finally got to meet up with Craig and see his stunning JCW.

Found out that someone has backed out of the Astro Black at MINI Crowfoot. Not sure the number, but I know they were getting an Astro with #64 of 64. So Mr A go stare at them both back to back and do the unthinkable and trade in the C4S. Best of luck on the interview.

MINNOW · Sep 29th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I Am Canadian (original)

We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night.

Congrats on the car!
Isn't it funny how some of the nits we pick with these cars fade after a good romp behind the wheel...

Now what about heading back down that highway for Sunday's run to Elbow Falls...

I Am Canadian · Sep 29th, 2006, 09:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINNOW (original)

Congrats on the car!
Isn't it funny how some of the nits we pick with these cars fade after a good romp behind the wheel...

Now what about heading back down that highway for Sunday's run to Elbow Falls...

I can't commit on this one, but maybe the November run it that still goes.

Sep 22nd, 2006, 09:52 AM	#1
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 07:43 PM Posts: 1,767 Offline	The banter thread By popular request, here's the general banter thread (subject to site guidelines, of course). Global Moderator

Sep 22nd, 2006, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 1,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original) Yeah, was she ever a hottie in 'Monster'! Oh wait, wrong movie. I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available. If you can't find it, LMK. So are you bringing your MCS to the Elbow Falls Run to break it in? www.MINICalgary.com

Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original) I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available. It comes alone on DVD or with the remake bundled together as a special. Now everyone sing ... Getta Bloomin' Move-On Mate (This is the Self Preservation Society) ... Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

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Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 1,319 Offline	Did anyone read the Herald Sunday Comics today, and paid particular attention to the comic strip "Marvin"? In it, Marvin's dad is cleaning and waxing a very nice looking Chili Red / White MINI Cooper. www.MINICalgary.com

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Sep 22nd, 2006, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	How's this for banter? I get my CR/W MCS from Crowfoot on Monday! But then faster already knows that... It's gonna be a long weekend and I'll need many distractions to get through it. -M

Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINNOW Obsessive Not Compulsive Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 398 Offline	I guess an endless loop of the Italian Job is not going to help then... You could try looking past the MINIs and eyeing up Charlize...

Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Yeah, was she ever a hottie in 'Monster'! Oh wait, wrong movie. I might have to hunt for the original version on DVD - if it's even available.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	I'm not sure my 2 year old would want to trade his swimming for four hours of motoring. I guess I could always bail early if he starts losing interest. I'd love to go but will have to see how the weekend shapes up. -M

Sep 27th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 242 Offline	I saw a cr/w competition package car today... it was far better looking in person than in the pictures. Absolute stunner! The owner had fitted the white bonnet stripes (BMW OEM) and driving lights, which I must say made the car look even better.

Sep 27th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	My wife and I checked out the CR/W comp pkg at Crowfoot whe we test drove a few weeks ago. It was really nice. I don't think I could have convinced her that we needed the upgrade though! The factory driving lights do look awesome but, ouch! They're not cheap! -M

Sep 27th, 2006, 09:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Nothing's cheap, Mark-o... that's what we get for dealing with BMW-related products How's your car doing? Meeting all of your expectations and then some, I hope!

Sep 27th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	My two year old said "New car, bought it for me?" Ha Ha.. The car is doing well - at least as well as can be expected spending the day in a parking lot somewhere! Aaaargh, I'd rather be out driving instead of pushing buttons on my keyboard! I brought my camera today to get some snaps on the way home. I filled it up last night with $43 of Premium. The guy next to me in a Dodge 2500 asked if he could trade fuel bills - his was $103! -M

Sep 27th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Just be thankful you're pushing buttons... it pays for the toys and the two-year old I just finished my contract and am in the process of looking for something new. Being a man of leisure isn't all its cracked up to be when you've got to worry about where the cash is going to come from $43 is a pretty good fuel bill. My last was $70. Damn I hope my car sells soon so I can pick up the Mini instead

Sep 28th, 2006, 12:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	What line of work, if you don't mind? -M

Sep 28th, 2006, 03:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 242 Offline	I'm in threat analysis right now. I'm looking for work in Calgary in threat, criminal or policy analysis. I've got an interview on Monday now, so things are looking up

Sep 28th, 2006, 03:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Wow, that sounds interesting! It also sounds like the kind of thing with a small employer market. Good Luck!

Sep 28th, 2006, 05:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 242 Offline	It is and it is. Thanks... I'm hoping that the Sunday Mini Run will get me just in the right frame of mind

Sep 29th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
I Am Canadian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alberta's Capital Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original) I saw a cr/w competition package car today... it was far better looking in person than in the pictures. Absolute stunner! The owner had fitted the white bonnet stripes (BMW OEM) and driving lights, which I must say made the car look even better. Hi Guys, We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night. My advice to Mr. Abulia, don't be fiscally prudent...take the trade-in from MINI Crowfoot and get your Hyper Blue #9. My wife (non-car enthusiast but growing) is totally in love with this car after only 400kms. Goes without saying where my feelings are. This vehicle just rocks in every way. All my past minor speculation is out the window (driver comfort, road noise, etc). The dealership (MINI Crowfoot) was also excellent. No surprises, games or challenge. Finally got to meet up with Craig and see his stunning JCW. Found out that someone has backed out of the Astro Black at MINI Crowfoot. Not sure the number, but I know they were getting an Astro with #64 of 64. So Mr A go stare at them both back to back and do the unthinkable and trade in the C4S. Best of luck on the interview.

Sep 29th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINNOW Obsessive Not Compulsive Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 398 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I Am Canadian (original) We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night. Congrats on the car! Isn't it funny how some of the nits we pick with these cars fade after a good romp behind the wheel... Now what about heading back down that highway for Sunday's run to Elbow Falls...

Sep 29th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
I Am Canadian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alberta's Capital Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINNOW (original) Congrats on the car! Isn't it funny how some of the nits we pick with these cars fade after a good romp behind the wheel... Now what about heading back down that highway for Sunday's run to Elbow Falls... I can't commit on this one, but maybe the November run it that still goes.

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