1st Gen R53 Cooper S Gnat got Hit!

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  1. Nathan

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    Welp I was wrong. I have another week of Jeepish type vehicle. I could of traded it for a Chevy Sonic. Heh...
     
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    That is good because it sure did not look like the car would be finished by Friday.
     
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    I figure if the car is done and back to me on Friday we will get lots of snow here in Columbus this weekend. Conversely, if I still have the "jeep thingie" it will not snow.
     
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    Time to swap the summer shoes for the winter boots you have.
     
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    Just don't get into a wreck in the snowstorm on the way home from getting your car....
    There I said it...according to Murphys law it can't happen!!:devil:
     
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    I watched a "Pimp My Ride: Where are they now?" episode where they went back to a dozen of the cars that had been "Pimped" and showed how they had been maintained and how they were treated. One was still in great shape, because the owner bought a POS to daily drive. 9 of them were beaten to hell because the owners didn't take care of them... dented, scratched, worn, unmaintained and stuffed to the gills with junk food wrappers. The other 2 had a sadder story. They were both totaled while the owner was DRIVING THEM HOME FROM THE TV SET!
     
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    Here is that Episode


    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Pw-1vCj58"]Pimp My Ride 6x01 Where Are They Now (Full Episode) - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    Checked in the MINI, it's be next week.

    I am taking the winter wheels over to be put on so I won't have to drive home in the snow we now will not get since I'll be prepared.
     
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    The "jeep thingie"

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    Thanks to Crashton for the image.
     
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    :D
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    Dont tell me you are starting to like that thing... :(
     
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    It's my fault, the custom graphics package did it. :cool:
     
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    #133 Metalman, Nov 19, 2014
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    He has been spotted climbing small piles of snow with this "Thingie" in the neighborhood...

    He stopped by the shop asking if I could fabricate two dangling metal balls he wants to hang from the rear bumper...

    He's been heard using "YeeHaw" when ending sentences....

    It's embarrassing... I think he's grown attached to this awful vehicle... He seems to be exhibiting MINI withdrawal issues...
     
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    Time for an intervention Chuck! I'll bring the donuts & you bring the chains & metal balls to whip him with. :lol:
     
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    I don't know where the "YeeHaw" comes from.... Must be one of those Texas thangs....
     
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    A good "Yee-haw" instantly makes everything more festive... :D
     
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    Well, as long as he has a Compass, he'll never be lost! :biggrin5:
     
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    #139 Dave.0, Nov 19, 2014
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    Ok forget the POS Jeep thing.... Damn Nathan you have lost a LOT of weight.

    Keep it up buddy. :Thumbsup:

     
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    Thanks, down about 70lbs from when you saw me in person last. Goal is to be down another 40 or so when you see me at next at MOTD.
     

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