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> Goodbye Pingu - and thanks for the memories
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Apr 20th, 2008, 03:47 PM
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 Lord of The Four Rings  Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline | Goodbye Pingu - and thanks for the memories Well - it is with deep sadness and heavy heart that I announce that my S Works convertible, Pingu, has now left the Shamster household to grace the cherished section at Derek Woodman MINI.  . Some of you know that he was my fourth MCS and knowing that he would be the last supercharged MCS I had I decided to spec him up to the hilt when I ordered as I knew that at some point I would have to let him go. Finally the wave that he's doing in my signature is a goodbye wave. I dropped him off this morning not wanting to hand over the keys to Alison and was struggling to hold the tears back if truth be told - even the wife and kids were sad, but so long Pingu and thanks for the memories.  .I know that whoever ends up having him next will have some great MINI adventures with him and will hopefully keep his spirit alive by taking him on more MINI runs. I am planning on replacing him with another MINI but will it ever be the same? Some memories to share. From the time he turned up in Jun 06 when he shared the drive with the outgoing MCS, to the Lancashire Lanes Run, Derek Woodman World record attempt with the two QQJ's to a short video of a Maniacs Run doing what he loved best - going round and round and round the roundabouts - Nerp Nerp!!  . Will he return under a different guise?  DSCF0121.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting 170508   |
  
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Apr 20th, 2008, 04:43 PM
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 It's nice out.....  Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline | *blows nose hard* Tis a sad day indeed Sham....I have very fond memories of Pingu especially all those roundabouts but especially that one we went round, ooh must have been 20 times at least! I can't wait to see/hear/know/believe what is going to replace Pingu but one thing is for sure.....that has got to be the longest you have ever owned one Mini! ~~Global Moderator~~  |
 
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Apr 20th, 2008, 04:54 PM
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| lucky number 7?  Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline  | *big hugs* It's always hard to see them go  It was a joy to wizz round London many moons ago with you both with the roof down at night in the drizzle  I'm sure you'll find a more than suitable replacement |
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Apr 20th, 2008, 06:27 PM
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Offline | Pingu!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can just remember Jackie in the passenger seat screaming with laughter So long Pingu, hope your replacement is just as nice  |
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Apr 20th, 2008, 06:27 PM
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| Horse 'er on, Cynthia!  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline | Hard one Sham, as it was such an absolutely stunning MINI, but I suspect whatever comes next will be just as much fun, albeit in a different way Probably not the right time to say this, but I think Pingu was probably one of the nicest MINIs I have ever seen  |
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Apr 20th, 2008, 06:32 PM
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| Hugs not drugs!  Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bromsgrove UK Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline | Awww it's very sad to see them go My MINI went in Feb and it was a very sad day. That little car was awesome and I'll never forget it and how it changed my life I think it's time for a change now Sham, don't have another MINI for crying out loud xxx  Now with rear wheel trickery! Zoom Zoom! |
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Apr 20th, 2008, 06:40 PM
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Offline | How sad Sham Hope you are soon over your loss with another MINI | MINIaddiction | | For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's | |
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Apr 20th, 2008, 09:46 PM
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| Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 04:23 AM
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Offline | Watch this space Sherry - my mind is cascading with ideas I do love PW as you can tell Both you and Dakini have experienced that crazy side - he loves rounding the roundabouts, what more can I say? Great memories Laura - do you remember the guy that night who decided to clean the windscreen at the Piccadilly Circus lights even though I told him not to LOL!! Next time our diaries happen to mingle in London we must do cocktails again Sorry J but I still have MINI in the system You're definitely going senile  - that was the previous MINI not Pingu. And don't worry, I will get you back  If anyone has any photies of him from any runs please put them up or send them to me - I am compiling a hardcopy album which I'm going to get made up. 170508 |
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