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Guacamole? These are NC and TN bears, not Californian or Mexican. What about BBQ sauce?

So Ali, are you saying that you are more seasoned and tougher than the newbies? I thought I heard that Celia and Quitta are there for bear bait, but they are old timers too, so to speak.

Sounds good. I've got my Sesame Street BERT head ready. :stupid: +1

Bummer. That was done well.

MOT 2013 Registration is now open! If you are planning to attend and drive up Mt. Washington :motor: you need tickets and other things: http://minisontop.com/2013-minis-on-top-registration/

It must be a convertible thing. Drop tops are wide open to all the dust and stuff blowing around. I do envy topless drivers but my Irish skin doesn't agree with all that sun.

"A crapbox"? Harsh. Tigger must have been very dirty.

That is a cool map.

Chris, when the weather gets a little warmer, and I get past this cold I will definitely be there... as will a few others.

Welcome George, Paola, and of course... Scarlett. Sorry I couldn't make it to the M&G yesterday, I was home recovering from jet lag. Bert.

Welcome Joe. Quick, think of a name for your MINI. You'll find out why soon enough. Bert. (Ernie is my MINI)

Sorry, no. He is >67 lbs now, almost a year old, and has developed a nasty car sickness habit. He is fine when we are driving, but just as we stop and turn off the car he vomits. I'm not getting doggy puke in Ernie. :puke:

I was at Congressional Plaza two days ago, Container Store, and I keep wanting to re-tag the red MINI roadster parked at the end of the lot. It must be someone that works there since it is always there. I do always park Ernie next to it for company and walk across the parking lot. I can always use those extra steps in a day... and I am frightened of door dings since people in this area just don't care about other people's cars.

I'll be there in 30-45 minutes. I have to stop at Zips first. :wavey:

You always get there early. You just cannot hold back the excitement. Are you sure that you are at the correct M&G dealership this morning?

I'll agree with that! :rock: Hey, I just noticed that you have updated Tigger in your signature block. He is looking good. :top:

Ali, thanks for letting us know. It's a great cause and the drive was a lot of fun too.

MOT2013 has posted the schedule, http://minisontop.com/2013-schedule-of-events/ Registration will not open until late Feb. or early March. Stay tuned.

Tyler, Thank you for arranging this, fronting the money, and coordinating everything. :congrats: I haven't signed up but, depending on how things go tomorrow morning, I'm hoping to stop by and cheer the DCMM on.

Jon, Welcome and I have to ask, is the name influenced by Top Gear at all? Oh, and my standard greeting... "My name is Bert, my MINI is Ernie, and I'm a MINIac."

This is great to hear. We are making plans for a nice vacation and an extended 2K+ mile trip.

We have a celebrity among our members. We will be able to say that we knew Tigger when he was a HO.

So that is what the air splitters are for!

JAKE, my 14 yr old Jeep, doesn't have all the diagnostics to run through upon start up. I start it and then drive conservatively until the temp. gauge moves some, that is what the manual states. With ERNIE (2012 - 2nd Gen.) you can hear the engine running through the start up diagnostics and you can hear the oil lubing the valves. After it has calmed down some I drive it conservatively for a few minutes before getting spirited. I'm waiting to install the temp. gauge... hopefully in the Spring. Let's remember... starting your car and leaving it to warm up is illegal in most jurisdictions. I know it is the law in MD and DC, I'm not sure about across the Potomac. Also, if any thing happens (theft, someone injured from it rolling, etc.) your insurance will not cover you for an unattended vehicle. Sorry for the buzz kill. :embarassed:

This is why I love the DCMM forum... everyone chips in and helps out. Catalina, check Lola out again tomorrow and if the same happens get her checked out.