Another NAM refugee :-)

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Bratling, Jun 22, 2015.

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  1. Bratling

    Bratling New Member

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    Hello. Another NAM refugee here! I've had various hella useful pages on MA bookmarked for years, but never actually joined. I guess it's that time.

    I started out with a 2006 R53, had a baby, sold it (the car, not the baby), and a few years later came across the nearly perfect R55. It's just a few inches but it makes the difference for the baby seat (and now, child seat). My daughter and I have commuted to work/preschool every day in my MINI for the past three years.

    I'm midway through the process of retrofitting the factory NAV system; I'm stalled out on account of parenthood being my primary hobby. :crazy: :Thumbsup:

    I hooked my wife on MINIs when it was time to retire her old but beloved Subaru Outback. She didn't see the Countryman coming, but once she drove one… she drank the Kool-Ade!

    Obligatory car pics.

    So. Anyway. Hi!
     
  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    Hi, yourself!
     
  5. wmwny

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    Welcome!

    Nice pics, I wondered what to do with that net thingy, holds down Halloween pumpkins huh?
     
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  8. TheModFather

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  9. vetsvette

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    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Welcome to Motoring Alliance. Nice car! I like the steering wheel.
     
  11. 05r50

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    Welcome to the new guy!!
    Woot woot
     
  12. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Nice looking Clubman and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!
     
  14. Metalman

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    Welcome to M/A....

    ^^^ 05r50 is just showing his happiness because he can now finally make the supercharged "Woot woot" noise...
     
  15. eMINIparts

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    Welcome to the coolest MINI foum on the net.....:cool:
     
  16. Eric@Helix

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    Nice job on wrapping that steering wheel. Where did you get that leather kit?
     
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    ^^^ Yeah that.^^^ And welcome. :D
     
  18. Piston

    Piston New Member

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    Hello!

    I did the R53 to R55 move for a little more space. It was a surprisingly large change, but the Clubman is growing on me.

    Enjoy!
     
  19. Green Flash

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    Photos

    The best ever pictures on a newbie post. You know we love pictures. Thanks for visually documenting the mods you have accomplished.

    Welcome. Look forward to seeing and hearing more about Emma.
     
  20. DryMartini

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    Welcome! (And, nice pics.)
     

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