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Mini Me GB · Feb 15th, 2005, 12:55 PM

I got back from my first Mini Adventure (of the South West) last night and what an adventure it was!

In 3 days we covered 688miles, crossing 9 counties, through blizzards, across roads with ice sheets and deep snow, up some of the steepest hills and biggest drops in Britain and we enjoyed every second!

Sitting on Exmoor with the gales blowing past

On the way to Bideford we hit yet another blizzard!

Yep, it's snowing and with 70mph cross winds!

The grilles and fog lights take the full force

Looks cold out there!

Yep that confirms it's freezing, time to get back in!

We motored on along the "Atlantic Highway" to Bude and the weather turned for the better.
"Atlantic Highway", give me a break, those road names only work in America!

Taking in some rays..

The snow has turned to sand!

That's gonna take some polishing!

So that's...

Oh dear, i've got my work cut out!

Journeys End, the milo reminds me of the best 688.8mile adventure i've ever had!
The Fuel Gauge reminds me how much I spent on Optimax

Hat · Feb 15th, 2005, 01:29 PM

cool pics & a great looking car. so what was the reason for your road trip & how long did it take?

MINI Poser · Feb 15th, 2005, 01:43 PM

Very nice journey!

Going to have to show some TLC to that ONE to get that clean now!

So Shell Optimax is really REALLY economical?

junglemonkey · Feb 15th, 2005, 03:34 PM

Stunning car, I could have sworn it was a Cooper lol. Glad you had a good time

Mini Me GB · Feb 15th, 2005, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the nice comments

Didn't really have a reason for my road trip, just thought i'd spend the weekend in the West Country and have a Mini Adventure

.. Did the adventure over 3 days, 3 to 7 hours of pure fun driving each day. I can't wait for the next time!

lol Poser, I wish Optimax was that economical but unfortunately the fuel gauge is showing my third tank..

Yep the "rally style" look will be gone after alot of TLC tomorrow, shame really but it'll be nice to see the red again!

Hmm where next? The lake district me thinks, stay tuned...

P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights.

Tonyt3 · Feb 15th, 2005, 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

Thanks for the nice comments

P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights.

I came flying up behind you (on the A303 I think) on Saturday morning, gave you a quick flash of the driving lights, and a wave, and was ignored......

or so it seemed anyway.

DS/B Cooper S Works, in a hurry...

Mini Me GB · Feb 15th, 2005, 07:13 PM

lol I remember you Tony I looked in my mirror and to my surprise saw a Cooper S flashing, as you overtook and waved I flashed my headlights and gave you a wave.. Didn't think you would of seen me as you we're flying

I wondered if you we're a Mini2 member, very cool and very nice car

I would of tried to tag along with you but gotta get rid of my stupid 'L' Plates before I can break the speed limit.. Hope my instructors not reading this LOL!

MaTTy_P · Feb 15th, 2005, 07:45 PM

hehe

looks like you and your mini had a great time

Tonyt3 · Feb 15th, 2005, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

lol I remember you Tony I looked in my mirror and to my surprise saw a Cooper S flashing, as you overtook and waved I flashed my headlights and gave you a wave.. Didn't think you would of seen me as you we're flying

I wondered if you we're a Mini2 member, very cool and very nice car

I would of tried to tag along with you but gotta get rid of my stupid 'L' Plates before I can break the speed limit.. Hope my instructors not reading this LOL!

Glad you flashed back, even if i didn't see - I had a load of boxes in the back, so rear vision was somewhat obstructed... ;-)

I remebered your number plate 'CYA' - very cool. Keep it for when you can afford an S Works, will be very appropriate...

btw, of course, you must have been travelling at a really low sensible speed, as i surely wasn't braking the speed limit.

Mini Me GB · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:11 AM

Yea thanks, i'm really pleased with my number plate got it pretty cheap too.. My plan is to get a S Works in about 2007 because by then hopefully i'll be able to afford one! I'll deffo keep the number plate

Oh yea I think I was doing about 50mph and you passed me at about 55 I think..

laptop · Feb 16th, 2005, 04:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

Glad you flashed back, even if i didn't see - I had a load of boxes in the back, so rear vision was somewhat obstructed... ;-)

btw, of course, you must have been travelling at a really low sensible speed, as i surely wasn't braking the speed limit.

LMAO @ Tony..................as if

Thanks for the "boxes"...they are in for spraying already

MINI Poser · Feb 16th, 2005, 06:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

lol Poser, I wish Optimax was that economical but unfortunately the fuel gauge is showing my third tank..

Yep the "rally style" look will be gone after alot of TLC tomorrow, shame really but it'll be nice to see the red again!

You mean I spent all that money believing it was amazingly economical?!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights.

Woah woah....you mean you got a response out of someone driving a GREY MINI?!

Blimey!

Tonyt3 · Feb 16th, 2005, 06:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser

Woah woah....you mean you got a response out of someone driving a GREY MINI?!

Blimey!

Oi scummer..... its metalic Dark Silver actually... and you'll get a response from me too next time I see ya....

Tonyt3 · Feb 16th, 2005, 06:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by laptop

LMAO @ Tony..................as if

Thanks for the "boxes"...they are in for spraying already

For your information I'm a very carefull sensible driver. you never know when theres a rozzer around after all..... many of them on the A303....

MINI Poser · Feb 16th, 2005, 06:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

Oi scummer..... its metalic Dark Silver actually... and you'll get a response from me too next time I see ya....

Scummer?! Woah! What did I do to be called that?!

In my experience, a grey MINI (don't split hairs!) has NEVER waved back to me....NEVER!

There MIGHT be some that do.....just not round here!

Tonyt3 · Feb 16th, 2005, 07:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser

Scummer?! Woah! What did I do to be called that?!

In my experience, a grey MINI (don't split hairs!) has NEVER waved back to me....NEVER!

There MIGHT be some that do.....just not round here!

Sorry.....

Us owners of metalic flake twin pack deep lustered ultra deep shine dark silver cars are a bit touchy...

Ok, its expensive grey....

Was it really bad to be called 'scummer'...? I thought thats what your friendly neighborhood pompey fans addressed you as when they wanted to show their love and affection.... ?

or is it the other way around....

MINI Poser · Feb 16th, 2005, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

Sorry.....

Us owners of metalic flake twin pack deep lustered ultra deep shine dark silver cars are a bit touchy...

Ok, its expensive grey....

Was it really bad to be called 'scummer'...? I thought thats what your friendly neighborhood pompey fans addressed you as when they wanted to show their love and affection.... ?

or is it the other way around....

Hehe! Its ok! I didnt care aboutt he scummers bit.....it was the grey MINIs....I have officially, never have one wave at me....not even the one that lives 600 metres away! I just don't know what it is! They never wave....so like I never wave anymore!

To them anyway! Hehe!

They call us Scummers, we call them "Islanders" or "Job seekers"

Its a nice rivalry we have!

laptop · Feb 17th, 2005, 06:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

For your information I'm a very carefull sensible driver. you never know when theres a rozzer around after all..... many of them on the A303....

I refer you to your username, and avatar........

"Tony t3......Porkie Pie Teller"........pirate of the A303

scooperman_uk · Feb 17th, 2005, 07:09 AM

nice stories... and pics. CYA!

Dead Duck · Feb 17th, 2005, 09:30 AM

Great photos MiniMe - perhaps there ought to be a seperate forum for adventure stories! Could call it 'Readers Drives'

Feb 15th, 2005, 12:55 PM	#1
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 701 Offline	First Mini Adventure Photos (56K Beware!) I got back from my first Mini Adventure (of the South West) last night and what an adventure it was! In 3 days we covered 688miles, crossing 9 counties, through blizzards, across roads with ice sheets and deep snow, up some of the steepest hills and biggest drops in Britain and we enjoyed every second! Sitting on Exmoor with the gales blowing past On the way to Bideford we hit yet another blizzard! Yep, it's snowing and with 70mph cross winds! The grilles and fog lights take the full force Looks cold out there! Yep that confirms it's freezing, time to get back in! We motored on along the "Atlantic Highway" to Bude and the weather turned for the better. "Atlantic Highway", give me a break, those road names only work in America! Taking in some rays.. The snow has turned to sand! That's gonna take some polishing! So that's... Oh dear, i've got my work cut out! Journeys End, the milo reminds me of the best 688.8mile adventure i've ever had! The Fuel Gauge reminds me how much I spent on Optimax Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Feb 15th, 2005, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 701 Offline	Thanks for the nice comments Didn't really have a reason for my road trip, just thought i'd spend the weekend in the West Country and have a Mini Adventure .. Did the adventure over 3 days, 3 to 7 hours of pure fun driving each day. I can't wait for the next time! lol Poser, I wish Optimax was that economical but unfortunately the fuel gauge is showing my third tank.. Yep the "rally style" look will be gone after alot of TLC tomorrow, shame really but it'll be nice to see the red again! Hmm where next? The lake district me thinks, stay tuned... P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights. Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Feb 15th, 2005, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB Thanks for the nice comments P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights. I came flying up behind you (on the A303 I think) on Saturday morning, gave you a quick flash of the driving lights, and a wave, and was ignored...... or so it seemed anyway. DS/B Cooper S Works, in a hurry... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 15th, 2005, 07:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 701 Offline	lol I remember you Tony I looked in my mirror and to my surprise saw a Cooper S flashing, as you overtook and waved I flashed my headlights and gave you a wave.. Didn't think you would of seen me as you we're flying I wondered if you we're a Mini2 member, very cool and very nice car I would of tried to tag along with you but gotta get rid of my stupid 'L' Plates before I can break the speed limit.. Hope my instructors not reading this LOL! Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Feb 15th, 2005, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB lol I remember you Tony I looked in my mirror and to my surprise saw a Cooper S flashing, as you overtook and waved I flashed my headlights and gave you a wave.. Didn't think you would of seen me as you we're flying I wondered if you we're a Mini2 member, very cool and very nice car I would of tried to tag along with you but gotta get rid of my stupid 'L' Plates before I can break the speed limit.. Hope my instructors not reading this LOL! Glad you flashed back, even if i didn't see - I had a load of boxes in the back, so rear vision was somewhat obstructed... ;-) I remebered your number plate 'CYA' - very cool. Keep it for when you can afford an S Works, will be very appropriate... btw, of course, you must have been travelling at a really low sensible speed, as i surely wasn't braking the speed limit. http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

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Feb 15th, 2005, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 15,956 Offline	cool pics & a great looking car. so what was the reason for your road trip & how long did it take?

Feb 15th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 5,254 Offline	Very nice journey! Going to have to show some TLC to that ONE to get that clean now! So Shell Optimax is really REALLY economical?

Feb 15th, 2005, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
junglemonkey Serial Mini Hugger Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 87 Offline	Stunning car, I could have sworn it was a Cooper lol. Glad you had a good time

Feb 15th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 1,380 Offline	hehe looks like you and your mini had a great time

Feb 16th, 2005, 11:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 701 Offline	Yea thanks, i'm really pleased with my number plate got it pretty cheap too.. My plan is to get a S Works in about 2007 because by then hopefully i'll be able to afford one! I'll deffo keep the number plate Oh yea I think I was doing about 50mph and you passed me at about 55 I think.. Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Feb 16th, 2005, 04:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
laptop Scalextric Test Driver Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the dog house Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** Glad you flashed back, even if i didn't see - I had a load of boxes in the back, so rear vision was somewhat obstructed... ;-) btw, of course, you must have been travelling at a really low sensible speed, as i surely wasn't braking the speed limit. LMAO @ Tony..................as if Thanks for the "boxes"...they are in for spraying already

Feb 16th, 2005, 06:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 5,254 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB lol Poser, I wish Optimax was that economical but unfortunately the fuel gauge is showing my third tank.. Yep the "rally style" look will be gone after alot of TLC tomorrow, shame really but it'll be nice to see the red again! You mean I spent all that money believing it was amazingly economical?! Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB P.S. Mini drivers in the South West are very friendly, almost everyone I saw gave me a wave and flashed their headlights. Woah woah....you mean you got a response out of someone driving a GREY MINI?! Blimey!

Feb 16th, 2005, 06:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser Woah woah....you mean you got a response out of someone driving a GREY MINI?! Blimey! Oi scummer..... its metalic Dark Silver actually... and you'll get a response from me too next time I see ya.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 16th, 2005, 06:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by laptop LMAO @ Tony..................as if Thanks for the "boxes"...they are in for spraying already For your information I'm a very carefull sensible driver. you never know when theres a rozzer around after all..... many of them on the A303.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 16th, 2005, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 5,254 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** Oi scummer..... its metalic Dark Silver actually... and you'll get a response from me too next time I see ya.... Scummer?! Woah! What did I do to be called that?! In my experience, a grey MINI (don't split hairs!) has NEVER waved back to me....NEVER! There MIGHT be some that do.....just not round here!

Feb 16th, 2005, 07:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser Scummer?! Woah! What did I do to be called that?! In my experience, a grey MINI (don't split hairs!) has NEVER waved back to me....NEVER! There MIGHT be some that do.....just not round here! Sorry..... Us owners of metalic flake twin pack deep lustered ultra deep shine dark silver cars are a bit touchy... Ok, its expensive grey.... Was it really bad to be called 'scummer'...? I thought thats what your friendly neighborhood pompey fans addressed you as when they wanted to show their love and affection.... ? or is it the other way around.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 16th, 2005, 10:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 5,254 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** Sorry..... Us owners of metalic flake twin pack deep lustered ultra deep shine dark silver cars are a bit touchy... Ok, its expensive grey.... Was it really bad to be called 'scummer'...? I thought thats what your friendly neighborhood pompey fans addressed you as when they wanted to show their love and affection.... ? or is it the other way around.... Hehe! Its ok! I didnt care aboutt he scummers bit.....it was the grey MINIs....I have officially, never have one wave at me....not even the one that lives 600 metres away! I just don't know what it is! They never wave....so like I never wave anymore! To them anyway! Hehe! They call us Scummers, we call them "Islanders" or "Job seekers" Its a nice rivalry we have!

Feb 17th, 2005, 06:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
laptop Scalextric Test Driver Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the dog house Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** For your information I'm a very carefull sensible driver. you never know when theres a rozzer around after all..... many of them on the A303.... I refer you to your username, and avatar........ "Tony t3......Porkie Pie Teller"........pirate of the A303

Feb 17th, 2005, 07:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	nice stories... and pics. CYA!

Feb 17th, 2005, 09:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dead Duck The sans serif sheriff Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: D C U K Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 224 Offline	Great photos MiniMe - perhaps there ought to be a seperate forum for adventure stories! Could call it 'Readers Drives' MINI2's resident evil

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