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m1les · Jan 23rd, 2002, 03:44 PM

Keep your eye's on the John Cooper Works visit people, it's about 2-3 hours from M11 J7, so it will be a nice ride if you're interested.

mini-mini · Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:09 PM

i'm from hertfordshire, but i work in essex if that counts in harlow?

let me know about a meet it would be good to see whose in the local area?

Tom

smartbomb · Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:33 PM

m1iles,
Definitley interested in the JCW visit, the last time I was there it was being refurbed !

dcfkan,
Could you be more specific, I met a few people that day ! sorry.

mini-mini,
I'm in Stansted, there are guys here fairly local too, although when the Cooper arrives travelling a distance to a meet isn't goint to be a hardship !

dcfkan · Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:42 PM

smartbomb, I was the Chinese woman in a red jacket

smartbomb · Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:46 PM

Gotcha !
I apologise for my forgetfulness

!
So you gonna join the Herts and Essex MINI letching club !?

dcfkan · Jan 23rd, 2002, 06:00 PM

smartbomb,

Why not? I don't bite, honest!

lol (as in owner of lolly) may be joining Herts/Essex too, so hopefully there will be at least 2 of us token females

m1les,

Re: Visit to JCW

I would probably drive out from central London and join the convoy on M25 or whatever. We could meet up with the others from southeast and form a bigger convoy!

smartbomb · Jan 23rd, 2002, 06:09 PM

dcfkan,
Token females most welcome !
There seems to be a growing number in the Herts and Essex area. My Cooper is due April, but am happy to assist in any way I can for now.

JV · Jan 24th, 2002, 04:30 AM

PR girls are an essential part of motoring IMO - they love attention, and so do MINIs, so they go together like...like...like me and a fat heffer after a couple of lagers...

Seriously - a trip to JCW would be most interesting, as I'm thinking about having the conversion done (or maybe just buying an 'S').

On the club front, it seems as though the HERTS/ESSEX crowd are quite keen - so where do we go from here? I'm dying to see 'Apple' when it/he/she is delivered...

smartbomb · Jan 24th, 2002, 06:44 AM

Quote:

On the club front, it seems as though the HERTS/ESSEX crowd are quite keen - so where do we go from here?

Not sure JV, I only have a mini at present so will I be allowed to bring my 'imposter' along !? MINI due April-ish.
Still have to see your car sometime.....
I guess to get up and running, we'll need a 'plan' ! My club does monthly pub meets but I've never been to one ! Newsletter ?

I'm going off the idea of PR girls, I like a gril who comes with the TLC plan, years of trouble free running and good value too !

Neil Curtis · Jan 25th, 2002, 11:42 AM

Smartbomb,

didn't you make a tounge in cheek comment about mini clubs accepting MINIs in another thread? hmmmm

I think from the response of this post, we definately need to organise something together. Who's going to be the first to take up the reigns and organise a meet?

nc

dcfkan · Jan 25th, 2002, 03:45 PM

How about an initial "Hi and Bye" meet at Junction 8 on M11 - loads of parking spaces there, KFC, Burger King etc.?

On a more serious note, I like smartbomb's suggestion of Duxford as a venue for meets. I have not been there, but have always wanted to visit.

smartbomb · Jan 26th, 2002, 05:49 AM

Neil,
Yes, I did have a little poke....I have been to numerous mini shows last year and have first hand experience of what you guys and me soon are up agianst !!!!!

Sadly as I am MINIless at present and not due 'til April sometime, will I be allowed to come along ?
I think a good course of action would be to meet like DCFKAN suggets at maybe off the M11 and bash out what needs doing and who can do it !

I don't mind helping out, need to find shows and events to attend...

As for Duxford, it is a fantastic venue, there are acres of hard standing ! and plenty to look at to make a great day out. The problem with a lot of shows that they are held in fields, and once you have looked at all the cars thats your day ! Gaydon was superb cos' you had the museum and fireworks too...

timlowden771 · Jan 27th, 2002, 01:39 PM

Sorry it has taken so long for me to find this tread. I am from Bishops Stortford. I like to sound of pr womean JV. Tell me when you are going hunting for them and I will ditch the other half for the night and we can hunt in pairs!!! (I really hope her upsatirs does not read this!!!)On a serious note we really should arrange a meet. If you want help just ask and I will help as much as I can

GrahamG · Jan 27th, 2002, 06:15 PM

Count me in as well, Duxford sounds like a great idea only about 30mins from me

Although anywhere would be good

JV · Jan 27th, 2002, 06:20 PM

So then...Duxford it is? What now?
And Tim - my last bird and my current bird are both PR girls...well worth the effort once you've dragged them away from Vogue/Marie Claire/Tatler/Wallpaper/The Face...trust me on that. And as for hunting in pairs, with TWO MINIS how could we possibly fail - TWICE as sexy as normal

timlowden771 · Jan 28th, 2002, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JV
So then...Duxford it is? What now?
And Tim - my last bird and my current bird are both PR girls...well worth the effort once you've dragged them away from Vogue/Marie Claire/Tatler/Wallpaper/The Face...trust me on that. And as for hunting in pairs, with TWO MINIS how could we possibly fail - TWICE as sexy as normal

JV can you garantee that we won't fail? IF you can then we must go hunting very soon(Now we have lost Shelly!!!) Should also ditch the chick for the night as well!! I have trouble dragging my other half away from Vogue/Marie Claire and all that as well. Must be a womean thing.

JV · Jan 28th, 2002, 03:41 PM

Put on your best suit, a pair of dark shades, and then park up outside Herts & Essex School at 15:30 or so on a weekday. Use the cover afforded to you by the dark shades to look around you (TIP: Electric door mirrors are useful for covert observation)...NOW tell me that a MINI is not the biggest chick magnet on Earth!

smartbomb · Jan 28th, 2002, 05:17 PM

JV,
I'll have the Herts police on standby tomorrow....dirty old letch !
Not a bad idea tho' !

timlowden771 · Jan 29th, 2002, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JV
Put on your best suit, a pair of dark shades, and then park up outside Herts & Essex School at 15:30 or so on a weekday. Use the cover afforded to you by the dark shades to look around you (TIP: Electric door mirrors are useful for covert observation)...NOW tell me that a MINI is not the biggest chick magnet on Earth!

Good idea old boy! I will see you outside H&E one day. Must remember to wair the oakleys though ( I have been out with most of H&E at some point, might be reconginsed!!!)It is true what you said about the Mini being a chick magnet. I has to go to Suffolk in mine today with my other half. She was in a shop and I waited outside with my Mini. These two blonde lovley ladys walked by, looked at the Mini and came over(I thought I had died and gone to heaven!!) They started chatting to me and they said that they would love a ride sometime(in the Mini I think!!). I was just about to tell them that it was not a good time when guess who walked out of the shop, you gussed it my other half. All I can say is that I had the most peacefull ride back I have ever had, she did not and has still not talked to me since(Must note this day down in my Diary!!!!!)

dcfkan · Jan 29th, 2002, 02:30 PM

I so look forward to the (male) chick magnet effect, or would it be just a magnet for curios in my case???

Less than 3 weeks to go

Jan 23rd, 2002, 03:44 PM	#21
m1les Mulberry Red Mini 40 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Keep your eye's on the John Cooper Works visit people, it's about 2-3 hours from M11 J7, so it will be a nice ride if you're interested. Was a 1, now 1 of 150 in a 40

Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
mini-mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: HERTS Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 207 Offline	i'm from hertfordshire, but i work in essex if that counts in harlow? let me know about a meet it would be good to see whose in the local area? Tom Honda Civic Type R

Jan 24th, 2002, 04:30 AM	#28 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 169 Offline	Well if we're not having PR girls, I ain't interested... PR girls are an essential part of motoring IMO - they love attention, and so do MINIs, so they go together like...like...like me and a fat heffer after a couple of lagers... Seriously - a trip to JCW would be most interesting, as I'm thinking about having the conversion done (or maybe just buying an 'S'). On the club front, it seems as though the HERTS/ESSEX crowd are quite keen - so where do we go from here? I'm dying to see 'Apple' when it/he/she is delivered...

Jan 25th, 2002, 11:42 AM	#30 (permalink)
Neil Curtis Enjoying Married Life! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 14 degrees east Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Smartbomb, didn't you make a tounge in cheek comment about mini clubs accepting MINIs in another thread? hmmmm I think from the response of this post, we definately need to organise something together. Who's going to be the first to take up the reigns and organise a meet? nc Sold MINI, Bought Volvo V40 TD. I Feel Dirty!

Jan 27th, 2002, 01:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 395 Offline	COUNT ME IN (PLEASE!!) Sorry it has taken so long for me to find this tread. I am from Bishops Stortford. I like to sound of pr womean JV. Tell me when you are going hunting for them and I will ditch the other half for the night and we can hunt in pairs!!! (I really hope her upsatirs does not read this!!!)On a serious note we really should arrange a meet. If you want help just ask and I will help as much as I can

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Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	m1iles, Definitley interested in the JCW visit, the last time I was there it was being refurbed ! dcfkan, Could you be more specific, I met a few people that day ! sorry. mini-mini, I'm in Stansted, there are guys here fairly local too, although when the Cooper arrives travelling a distance to a meet isn't goint to be a hardship !

Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	smartbomb, I was the Chinese woman in a red jacket

Jan 23rd, 2002, 05:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Gotcha ! I apologise for my forgetfulness ! So you gonna join the Herts and Essex MINI letching club !?

Jan 23rd, 2002, 06:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	smartbomb, Why not? I don't bite, honest! lol (as in owner of lolly) may be joining Herts/Essex too, so hopefully there will be at least 2 of us token females m1les, Re: Visit to JCW I would probably drive out from central London and join the convoy on M25 or whatever. We could meet up with the others from southeast and form a bigger convoy!

Jan 23rd, 2002, 06:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	dcfkan, Token females most welcome ! There seems to be a growing number in the Herts and Essex area. My Cooper is due April, but am happy to assist in any way I can for now.

Jan 24th, 2002, 06:44 AM	#29 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Quote: On the club front, it seems as though the HERTS/ESSEX crowd are quite keen - so where do we go from here? Not sure JV, I only have a mini at present so will I be allowed to bring my 'imposter' along !? MINI due April-ish. Still have to see your car sometime..... I guess to get up and running, we'll need a 'plan' ! My club does monthly pub meets but I've never been to one ! Newsletter ? I'm going off the idea of PR girls, I like a gril who comes with the TLC plan, years of trouble free running and good value too !

Jan 25th, 2002, 03:45 PM	#31 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	How about an initial "Hi and Bye" meet at Junction 8 on M11 - loads of parking spaces there, KFC, Burger King etc.? On a more serious note, I like smartbomb's suggestion of Duxford as a venue for meets. I have not been there, but have always wanted to visit.

Jan 26th, 2002, 05:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Neil, Yes, I did have a little poke....I have been to numerous mini shows last year and have first hand experience of what you guys and me soon are up agianst !!!!! Sadly as I am MINIless at present and not due 'til April sometime, will I be allowed to come along ? I think a good course of action would be to meet like DCFKAN suggets at maybe off the M11 and bash out what needs doing and who can do it ! I don't mind helping out, need to find shows and events to attend... As for Duxford, it is a fantastic venue, there are acres of hard standing ! and plenty to look at to make a great day out. The problem with a lot of shows that they are held in fields, and once you have looked at all the cars thats your day ! Gaydon was superb cos' you had the museum and fireworks too...

Jan 27th, 2002, 06:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
GrahamG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herfordshire Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Count me in as well, Duxford sounds like a great idea only about 30mins from me Although anywhere would be good GrahamG

Jan 27th, 2002, 06:20 PM	#35 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 169 Offline	So then...Duxford it is? What now? And Tim - my last bird and my current bird are both PR girls...well worth the effort once you've dragged them away from Vogue/Marie Claire/Tatler/Wallpaper/The Face...trust me on that. And as for hunting in pairs, with TWO MINIS how could we possibly fail - TWICE as sexy as normal

Jan 28th, 2002, 03:10 PM	#36 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 395 Offline	We can't fail Jv Quote: Originally posted by JV So then...Duxford it is? What now? And Tim - my last bird and my current bird are both PR girls...well worth the effort once you've dragged them away from Vogue/Marie Claire/Tatler/Wallpaper/The Face...trust me on that. And as for hunting in pairs, with TWO MINIS how could we possibly fail - TWICE as sexy as normal JV can you garantee that we won't fail? IF you can then we must go hunting very soon(Now we have lost Shelly!!!) Should also ditch the chick for the night as well!! I have trouble dragging my other half away from Vogue/Marie Claire and all that as well. Must be a womean thing. If she's not smoking she broken! Last edited by timlowden771 : Jan 28th, 2002 at 03:12 PM.

Jan 28th, 2002, 03:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 169 Offline	If you need proof, just try this... Put on your best suit, a pair of dark shades, and then park up outside Herts & Essex School at 15:30 or so on a weekday. Use the cover afforded to you by the dark shades to look around you (TIP: Electric door mirrors are useful for covert observation)...NOW tell me that a MINI is not the biggest chick magnet on Earth!

Jan 28th, 2002, 05:17 PM	#38 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	JV, I'll have the Herts police on standby tomorrow....dirty old letch ! Not a bad idea tho' !

Jan 29th, 2002, 01:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 395 Offline	Re: If you need proof, just try this... Quote: Originally posted by JV Put on your best suit, a pair of dark shades, and then park up outside Herts & Essex School at 15:30 or so on a weekday. Use the cover afforded to you by the dark shades to look around you (TIP: Electric door mirrors are useful for covert observation)...NOW tell me that a MINI is not the biggest chick magnet on Earth! Good idea old boy! I will see you outside H&E one day. Must remember to wair the oakleys though ( I have been out with most of H&E at some point, might be reconginsed!!!)It is true what you said about the Mini being a chick magnet. I has to go to Suffolk in mine today with my other half. She was in a shop and I waited outside with my Mini. These two blonde lovley ladys walked by, looked at the Mini and came over(I thought I had died and gone to heaven!!) They started chatting to me and they said that they would love a ride sometime(in the Mini I think!!). I was just about to tell them that it was not a good time when guess who walked out of the shop, you gussed it my other half. All I can say is that I had the most peacefull ride back I have ever had, she did not and has still not talked to me since(Must note this day down in my Diary!!!!!) If she's not smoking she broken!

Jan 29th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#40 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Just hope hubby does not read this! I so look forward to the (male) chick magnet effect, or would it be just a magnet for curios in my case??? Less than 3 weeks to go

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