[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

If a new thread were started for every spotted post - the forum would soon be littered with them.

Much better that all spotted posts are contained within a single thread to keep them all in the same place, and make it easier to find.

[MiniOneSam]

I agree with Jon, may as well contain it within one post and if you don't read it then take it out of subscribed threads? Could however have a spotted 'section' and have a thread for different counties? May be more relevant to people and let them know more efficiently if they have been spotted!!

[Saad]

Replies in this thread, 5,500.

Replies in S Speccin, nigh on 70,000

Replies in Northern Exiles banter thread 60,000

Replies in NW banter thread 30,000

I think there's a few threads to clear up before this one gets touched.

And for the record, I'm not saying we should get rid of those threads at all, just if you're complaining about waste of space/bandwidth this is hardly the first thread to complain about.

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

...short answer. No.

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

Think you'll find the mods will amalgamate the new threads into this one

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

No totally disagree, the size of it just shows its popularity

So carry on posting I say

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

No way!


Black Cooper S Convertible with Crown Spokes, pulling out of a space in wigmore lane, luton tonight Mmmmmmmm

[118]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

why

hello to all the MINI's we saw today between Worthing & Eastbourne can't remember them all unfortunately cos there were too many

[MarkXR]

why not just look at the latest page, you don't need to read the rest :roll:

[astilla]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

I think with the amount of Minis on the roads, the answer to "Was it you?" is "Probably not".
I'd love to know the percentage of people's cars that get mentioned on here that are not part of this, or any other internet forum and would never see a reference to their car on here in a million years...

Maybe I'm just bitter with the whole Mini thing after having nothing but grief since I got my '08 and now its in a smashed up mess at a bodyshop after being clobbered by (large) White Van Man.

So, if anyone saw an 08 JCW 'S' (Mellow Yellow with black vipers) on the back of a recovery van, heading from Worcester to Oldbury yesterday afternoon then, it was mine...

[mister.t]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

No way!


Black Cooper S Convertible with Crown Spokes, pulling out of a space in wigmore lane, luton tonight Mmmmmmmm

Did it have the plate CEB 150?

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Did it have the plate CEB 150?

Nope it was a private plate that ended in 'JEN'

[S8RAH]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

Aww go on, don't be a killjoy.
Its a classic thread, please mods, don't kill it.

[Matt_and_Cat]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

I think that when a thread goes on as long as this one (4 years and over 200 pages) it is time the moderator ended it,......it has got so big and unwieldy I don't normally bother to look at it. Do others agree...

In other words don't stop posting, just start new threads.

I like the threads with a bit of history - it's easy enough just to go the end of the thread, so why a problem?. I think a "being spotted" thread will only work if it's all in one place - perhaps segregated by country, but the challenge is to get spotted somewhere. I never have been yet, but will keep trying.


I need to get better at remembering the Minis I see (and do wave at!) en route and can then more helpfully post here. Please keep an eye out for my Sparkling Silver Sidewalk - topless whenever it's not raining! I'm finding all this sunny weather a bit too hot because I'm more used to having the roof down when it's more bracing than burning.

[Baby Blue]

MCS White with black stripes with private plate (oops forgot it- 88 something??!)

Looking good....hope you enjoyed shopping

(keep this thred going!!!)

[2005WORKS]

Hello to the lady in the R56 MCS in Blue with sliver bonnet stripes, exchanged waves Fri afternoon on the A607 b/w Melton and Leic.

[S8RAH]

Hi to the Blue R65 S on the northbound M6 at about 9 this morn. You turned into Forton services. Pretty sure you had a M2 sticker in the back window?

[Loui]

Snowie an Snowie owl on the M40 was driving the Mrs` "the original puzzle mobile"

Mines all shiney in the garage ready for Himley

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original)

Snowie an Snowie owl on the M40 was driving the Mrs` "the original puzzle mobile"

Mines all shiney in the garage ready for Himley

Theres no harm in my 'original union jack puzzle mobile' you know

[NicPlusOne]

Hello to the yellow Cooper I was parked next to at Lancaster services this afternoon and to the GP going north on the M6 about 4:20ish, the plate looked like it said greg or something and had 4 spots on the front. Its the first one ive seen

[Loui]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Theres no harm in my 'original union jack puzzle mobile' you know

Semi original i think you`ll find