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IBMiniG · May 7th, 2003, 11:06 PM

It is a beautiful day in Seattle today. Yesterday was nice, only rained for a little while, so the tree pollen gathered on the beads of water leaving yellow spots all over the bonnet. I go to work a 7am, so there I was, washing my car in the morning sunshine at 6:30am. Did a fast job but got all the bits, down to drying the white wheels. I mean washing you MINI all the time is one thing, but sacrificing MORNING sleep, you know those precious moments before you HAVE to get up is another. Do I need counseling???

chicagochick · May 7th, 2003, 11:19 PM

yes, you do.

Yank · May 7th, 2003, 11:22 PM

Lemmi just say it's normal...but you missed a spot!
...

5280Motoring · May 7th, 2003, 11:47 PM

Last summer we had the dryest summer in 100 some odd years. I can only use water outside two days a week this year and we are encouraged to wash our cars as little as possible as we want to keep our water in our resevoirs. It's a noble sacrifice, having a MINI that's dirty most of the time to conserve water. Don't suppose you could send some of that famous Seattle rain to Colorado?

IBMiniG · May 7th, 2003, 11:55 PM

Yank , I missed a spot??? Oh , I think I need to behave myself

*going back to the parking lot with a moist towelette*

IBMiniG · May 8th, 2003, 12:07 AM

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IBminiG, your signature about things in rear view mirrors reminded me of this, sent to me just before the gulf war started.. enjoy

NOOOOOO, I just washed it!!!!

Just wondering if that was from the origional Gulf War, or Gulf "W" War, or is that Gulf War Jr. ???

The sig came from my drive home from the dealer after delivery, I thought the speedo was wrong, but then I looked around and all the cars next to me were gone...

Lemmiwinks · May 8th, 2003, 04:23 AM

Personally I love clean cars, some may know I have had a dirty, dirty past, but now its clean livin' for me......

MiniMan7 · May 8th, 2003, 05:53 AM

Ya that seems pretty crazy alright!

You might want to start counselling.

finsmini · May 8th, 2003, 10:31 AM

Been there done that -- perfectly normal.

Rae · May 8th, 2003, 10:31 PM

For those other people out there in the States not near a hose (me!) or looking at water conservation measures, you might want to check out Protectall's Quick and Easy Wash. It's marketed to clean RV's, but it works GREAT on cars, too! I know a few professional mobile detailers use it when they're not sure about the water supply situation where they're at. Just an ounce per gallon of water, no rinsing and voila! Clean car! Also great in the winter as well

The company's website is: http://www.protectall.com/qelg.htm

No, I'm not affiliated with the company.. I'm extremely picky about how my car looks (ahem.. yes, anal) and thought I'd share.

~Rachel

bluesmini · May 8th, 2003, 10:48 PM

that's normal. just keep doing what the voices tell you. and remember. other people are jealous because the voices only talk to you.

yes, THEY are out to get you.

IBMiniG · May 8th, 2003, 11:02 PM

Just wanted to clarify what a beautiful day in Seattle meant. It rained @ 4:00 pm , So I almost went 10 whole hours with a clean car.

I have lived here all my life, and even I got fooled by a "sucker hole" (hole in the clouds that fools you into thinking its a sunny day...sucker)

Dark Silver S · May 9th, 2003, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IBMiniG
It is a beautiful day in Seattle today. .... Do I need counseling???

For what???

schorah01 · May 9th, 2003, 04:59 AM

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Originally posted by Max
IBminiG, your signature about things in rear view mirrors reminded me of this, sent to me just before the gulf war started.. enjoy

Cool photo - where did you get that?

May 7th, 2003, 11:06 PM	#1
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 871 Offline	I may need professional help... It is a beautiful day in Seattle today. Yesterday was nice, only rained for a little while, so the tree pollen gathered on the beads of water leaving yellow spots all over the bonnet. I go to work a 7am, so there I was, washing my car in the morning sunshine at 6:30am. Did a fast job but got all the bits, down to drying the white wheels. I mean washing you MINI all the time is one thing, but sacrificing MORNING sleep, you know those precious moments before you HAVE to get up is another. Do I need counseling??? WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

May 7th, 2003, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
5280Motoring 12th Floor Cube Dweller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Last summer we had the dryest summer in 100 some odd years. I can only use water outside two days a week this year and we are encouraged to wash our cars as little as possible as we want to keep our water in our resevoirs. It's a noble sacrifice, having a MINI that's dirty most of the time to conserve water. Don't suppose you could send some of that famous Seattle rain to Colorado? Visit the Pool Cleaners from Distant Planets Izzy is an '03 MCS, with PP, CWP. It's BRG on BRG. I know, BFD.

May 7th, 2003, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Yank , I missed a spot??? Oh , I think I need to behave myself going back to the parking lot with a moist towelette WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

May 8th, 2003, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Quote: IBminiG, your signature about things in rear view mirrors reminded me of this, sent to me just before the gulf war started.. enjoy NOOOOOO, I just washed it!!!! Just wondering if that was from the origional Gulf War, or Gulf "W" War, or is that Gulf War Jr. ??? The sig came from my drive home from the dealer after delivery, I thought the speedo was wrong, but then I looked around and all the cars next to me were gone... WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof Last edited by IBMiniG : May 8th, 2003 at 02:16 AM.

May 8th, 2003, 05:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Ya that seems pretty crazy alright! You might want to start counselling. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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May 7th, 2003, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
chicagochick MINI rocknrollamama Join Date: May 2003 Location: Downtown Chicago Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 156 Offline	yes, you do.

May 7th, 2003, 11:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yank MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Yankelsbourg Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 173 Offline	Lemmi just say it's normal...but you missed a spot! ...

May 8th, 2003, 04:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lemmiwinks MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Personally I love clean cars, some may know I have had a dirty, dirty past, but now its clean livin' for me......

May 8th, 2003, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
finsmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laurel, MS Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 50 Offline	Been there done that -- perfectly normal. http://members.cox.net/jchioco1/MINI-USM.jpg I'm growing older but not up. My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck - j. buffett

May 8th, 2003, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rae MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 42 Offline	For those other people out there in the States not near a hose (me!) or looking at water conservation measures, you might want to check out Protectall's Quick and Easy Wash. It's marketed to clean RV's, but it works GREAT on cars, too! I know a few professional mobile detailers use it when they're not sure about the water supply situation where they're at. Just an ounce per gallon of water, no rinsing and voila! Clean car! Also great in the winter as well The company's website is: http://www.protectall.com/qelg.htm No, I'm not affiliated with the company.. I'm extremely picky about how my car looks (ahem.. yes, anal) and thought I'd share. ~Rachel

May 8th, 2003, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 396 Offline	that's normal. just keep doing what the voices tell you. and remember. other people are jealous because the voices only talk to you. yes, THEY are out to get you.

May 8th, 2003, 11:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Just wanted to clarify what a beautiful day in Seattle meant. It rained @ 4:00 pm , So I almost went 10 whole hours with a clean car. I have lived here all my life, and even I got fooled by a "sucker hole" (hole in the clouds that fools you into thinking its a sunny day...sucker) WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

May 9th, 2003, 01:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Re: I may need professional help... Quote: Originally posted by IBMiniG It is a beautiful day in Seattle today. .... Do I need counseling??? For what??? Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

May 9th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
schorah01 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Max IBminiG, your signature about things in rear view mirrors reminded me of this, sent to me just before the gulf war started.. enjoy Cool photo - where did you get that?

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