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vegan · Apr 7th, 2003, 05:49 AM

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.

At the traffic light, my spouse declared "a Cooper S is behind us". (Proves a total lack of knowledge about automobiles). In my side mirror, I could clearly see a Cooper. Says I, "That's a Cooper, silly".

The response was, "It's got a scoop". I look again and said, "That is the grill, not a scoop". (Doesn't seem to know something from a hole in the ground".)

Low and behold, the Cooper pulls along side, while the "S" could still be clearly seen in the rear view mirror.

Too many MINI's around here.

Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse?

MiniMan7 · Apr 7th, 2003, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by vegan
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Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse?

I think so if you don't wanna spend the night in the dog house...

Lumspeed · Apr 7th, 2003, 06:00 AM

Your Lucky !.

My spouse wouldn't have recognised it as a ' MINI ' !! .

She would of course recognise a ' MARKS and SPENCER ' sign from three miles away !! .

Just a shame that it's the Cooper that has to sleep in the garage !! .

She's lovely really , bless her ( The WIFE !! ).

Lumspeed.

Harry Morant · Apr 7th, 2003, 06:12 AM

I'd say you're on a nothing to one. Two choices, either balance the books or never mention it again and hope for the best.

nonsequitur · Apr 7th, 2003, 06:21 AM

ALWAYS apologize to your spouse, especially when it comes to "MINI, or Mini" items that you want to continue spending money on!

Smurfn · Apr 7th, 2003, 07:24 AM

You must definitely apologise. If you can't see you were in the wrong then there is no hope for you!

BUTTONMUSH · Mar 18th, 2008, 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vegan (original)

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.

At the traffic light, my spouse declared "a Cooper S is behind us". (Proves a total lack of knowledge about automobiles). In my side mirror, I could clearly see a Cooper. Says I, "That's a Cooper, silly".

The response was, "It's got a scoop". I look again and said, "That is the grill, not a scoop". (Doesn't seem to know something from a hole in the ground".)

Low and behold, the Cooper pulls along side, while the "S" could still be clearly seen in the rear view mirror.

Too many MINI's around here.

Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse?

I had a cooper up my arse the other day gagging for me to gun it......I did, and it disappeared to a speck in my rear view dispite it's best attempts to keep up.

Matt FT · Mar 18th, 2008, 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BUTTONMUSH (original)

I had a cooper up my arse the other day gagging for me to gun it......I did, and it disappeared to a speck in my rear view dispite it's best attempts to keep up.

Very similar problem on the M6 last weekend. Little yellow one decided to get a good look at my clubman barn doors. Problem was I'm still breaking her in and couldn't drop a cog

Professor Peach · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vegan (original)

Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse?

No never apologise, they see it as a sign of weakness and then you're doomed, doomed I tell thee!!

stuvoi · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:47 PM

My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7.

(Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S

Lawrothegreat · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original)

My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7.

(Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S

That's really funny.

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original)

My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7.

(Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S

I like the way you've trained her! Excellent work. Impressed she can tell the difference at 4! If I had a daughter/son she/he would be exactly the same! You must be very proud! xx

Grenadiers · Mar 19th, 2008, 08:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original)

My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7.

Haha, that's fantastic! Your daughter has a very bright future, no doubt.

As for the original poster? I would say you must be a lucky man as well, having a wife who can tell the difference between a MINI and tram. I wonder what it feels like

Apr 7th, 2003, 05:49 AM	#1
vegan MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 110 Offline	"Cooper" verses "S" episode A funny thing happened on the way to the forum. At the traffic light, my spouse declared "a Cooper S is behind us". (Proves a total lack of knowledge about automobiles). In my side mirror, I could clearly see a Cooper. Says I, "That's a Cooper, silly". The response was, "It's got a scoop". I look again and said, "That is the grill, not a scoop". (Doesn't seem to know something from a hole in the ground".) Low and behold, the Cooper pulls along side, while the "S" could still be clearly seen in the rear view mirror. Too many MINI's around here. Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse?

Apr 7th, 2003, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Re: "Cooper" verses "S" episode Quote: Originally posted by vegan ... Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse? I think so if you don't wanna spend the night in the dog house... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 7th, 2003, 06:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Your Lucky !. My spouse wouldn't have recognised it as a ' MINI ' !! . She would of course recognise a ' MARKS and SPENCER ' sign from three miles away !! . Just a shame that it's the Cooper that has to sleep in the garage !! . She's lovely really , bless her ( The WIFE !! ). Lumspeed. Lumspeed

Apr 7th, 2003, 06:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 08:02 AM Posts: 1,466 Offline	ALWAYS apologize to your spouse, especially when it comes to "MINI, or Mini" items that you want to continue spending money on! '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")

Apr 7th, 2003, 07:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 42,673 Offline	You must definitely apologise. If you can't see you were in the wrong then there is no hope for you! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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Apr 7th, 2003, 06:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 835 Offline	I'd say you're on a nothing to one. Two choices, either balance the books or never mention it again and hope for the best.

Mar 18th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vegan (original) A funny thing happened on the way to the forum. At the traffic light, my spouse declared "a Cooper S is behind us". (Proves a total lack of knowledge about automobiles). In my side mirror, I could clearly see a Cooper. Says I, "That's a Cooper, silly". The response was, "It's got a scoop". I look again and said, "That is the grill, not a scoop". (Doesn't seem to know something from a hole in the ground".) Low and behold, the Cooper pulls along side, while the "S" could still be clearly seen in the rear view mirror. Too many MINI's around here. Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse? I had a cooper up my arse the other day gagging for me to gun it......I did, and it disappeared to a speck in my rear view dispite it's best attempts to keep up.

Mar 18th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matt FT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BUTTONMUSH (original) I had a cooper up my arse the other day gagging for me to gun it......I did, and it disappeared to a speck in my rear view dispite it's best attempts to keep up. Very similar problem on the M6 last weekend. Little yellow one decided to get a good look at my clubman barn doors. Problem was I'm still breaking her in and couldn't drop a cog

Mar 18th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Professor Peach MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vegan (original) Please help. Do I need to apologize to my spouse? No never apologise, they see it as a sign of weakness and then you're doomed, doomed I tell thee!! I like 'em big...

Mar 18th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
stuvoi MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 374 Offline	My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7. (Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 780 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original) My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7. (Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S That's really funny.

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 3,219 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original) My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7. (Unfortunately when she was 5 she did have a habit of saying, "oh it's only a Mini One", but I helped her appreciate that not everyone can either wants (or needs) an "S" and model of Mini should be respected as they are all part of the family and I think she's fine with the concept now, but even badgeless she could tell the difference between a Cooper and an S I like the way you've trained her! Excellent work. Impressed she can tell the difference at 4! If I had a daughter/son she/he would be exactly the same! You must be very proud! xx

Mar 19th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grenadiers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Geneva Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original) My daughter (she's nearly 8 now) could tell the difference between Mini One / Cooper & S when she was 4, plus she could tell the difference between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models at 7. Haha, that's fantastic! Your daughter has a very bright future, no doubt. As for the original poster? I would say you must be a lucky man as well, having a wife who can tell the difference between a MINI and tram. I wonder what it feels like

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