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Feb 24th, 2004, 02:31 PM
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| Saying Hello to DC Metro-area MINIs? Or, how to get someone's attention in the DC area and not get shot at .... So, I've seen about six or so MINIs since I got my Cooper S two weeks ago. I've tried various methods of getting their attention to say hi. The coast I sidle up next to a brother or sister MINI and coast. I glance over and wave once ... if I don't get a response (and chances are in this part of the state you won't, since eye-contact is a sign of weakness on the road) I'll speed past and wave again. Success rate: 0/3 The flash No, not that kind of flash. I mean with the headlamps. You normally don't see flashing headlamps in NoVA unless you're being tailgated or ::cough cough:: pulled over for speeding. Success rate: 0/1 The coast and honk Like the coast technique above, but with the added MINI "meep meep" double honk. Success rate: 1/2 So ... is it just the area, or am I going about it all wrong? I read in another part of this board about the "Mini flash" done by classic Mini owners and some MINIs. Does anyone have more positive experiences trying to say hello to each other on the road?  |
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Feb 24th, 2004, 08:04 PM
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| have you tried the old .. Lock up the tires to scare the blank out of someone!!! routine. People will notice even the stuck up drivers.. not saying they will response back but they will look. 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods) |
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Feb 25th, 2004, 12:31 AM
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 Now, now Tony, one should always ply nice with others  "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001 |
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Feb 25th, 2004, 12:11 PM
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| Why?? wheres the fun in that.. **hides the tire iron used to loosen paddy lug nuts**.. but ok true i could try.. After all. all i need to get people to notice me is either Rev the engine a bit or turn up the radio. Just dont make me have to come up there this Sunday for the Brunch to do a surprise visit and show Doc why thats all i need to do.  02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods) |
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Feb 25th, 2004, 11:36 PM
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| funny, you live around the corner from us, and I'm in your area a bit...where do you commute around to? Hubby waves to everyone and they usually act like they suddenly can't see us.  no one's gonna shoot you, unless you try to cut them off...  notice there are tons of MINIs around here? have you checked out www.dcmetrominis.org yet?   |
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Feb 26th, 2004, 03:41 AM
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| Hey MoonPie! I commute to 123 >> 66 >> 495 >> 270 >> MD. I was in Arlington tonight and saw a dark blue metallic Cooper S ... and no wave!! Gah! Maybe it's the mostly shaved head that scares people. To be fair, I've only had the MINI for two weeks. You're right though, there are more than a few MINIs about and I would have expected at least a nod or something.I guess the only other thing I can think of is that I'm in commuter traffic most of my drive time. I guess people are a little fixated on their daily grind IRT DC Metro MINIs, I sent them my check this week! |
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Feb 26th, 2004, 03:54 PM
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| You coming to the brunch on Sunday? Brunch and drive that Jen put together? Would be nice to meet and welcome you in!!! Watch for those potholes back on Lawyers and Hunter Mill! I'll wave at you if I see you on 496, 66 or 123! (i don't get to MD very often) |
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Feb 26th, 2004, 04:45 PM
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| I'll be there! I will probably be running solo. I think my car might turn 1,000 by then. It would be funny to finish my break-in during the run I have a MINI2 sticker on order and I'll put that in my back window so maybe that will make for easier identification! |
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Feb 26th, 2004, 09:57 PM
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| and y is that??? might get lost , shots not up to date  , been banned from entering the Democratic Peoples Republic of Maryland  "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001 |
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Feb 28th, 2004, 12:11 AM
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| MP can't handle the rustic ways of Marylanders. She can't find a good place to eat in Bethesda; can't find shopping in Rockville; can't find a boat in Annapolis; and completely misses a baseball game in Baltimore. Frankly, I think the locals are tired of showing her how to cross the bridge BACK into NoVA. Hugs, PB So, Paddy you bringing Krispy Kremes Sunday Morning or WHAT? |
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Feb 28th, 2004, 12:17 AM
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| Sheesh we're not talking about Miami-Dade County Florida here... Virginian's really don't need a Visa and Passport to enter Maryland, now Marylander's coming to Virginia... Well that's a different story!!!  |
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Feb 28th, 2004, 03:28 AM
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| I will, if I get enough responses from the starving masses of MINI drivers & navigators. Just let me know by Saturday evening what type and how many to pick up. Here is a link to help in the decision process http://www.krispykreme.com/varieties.html "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001 |
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Feb 28th, 2004, 11:01 AM
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| I know that for Michael and myself we are all about the orginal glazed doughnut. I only need one; Michael might need two. I'll have to ask him when he wakes his happy butt up....gotta go feed the child unit. Hugs, PB |
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