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[mimikeni]

Dear Fellow Mini Lovers,
I'm from Central Illinois in the US. I care for a '74 Mini 998. I've provided board to my cherished auto since November 2000. I found the car in Florida. It was a gift from my wife in honor of our 20th anniversary. She has repeatedly said she'd rather I have a love affair with a car than a chippie. The car is from a previous owner in the UK and it came with an ample service record. It was well cared for. In the three years I've driven it, only minor problems. The few challenging repairs I've been able to do on my own with the help of a Haynes manual. My greatest regret is having to leave it in the garage during the worst parts of the winter. But today the forecast is for sun and highs in the 40's. So, I'll be motoring. Best wishes to you all for a happy and healthy new year.
Sincerely,
Mike (mimikeni= mike in a mini)

[Freda]

Hi Mike

nice to hear from you

[The_Mini_Bug]

Hi Mike welcome to the site

[Woody]

Welcome mate , Whats a Chippie ?

[Brawlyrox]

hi mike, welcome to the site, happy new year and i wish you the best of luck, welcome to the site, any questions feel free to ask

[marksmini's better half]

Happy new year Mike and welcome to the site I hope you enjoy your stay

[marksmini]

hello mike

ya i second that, Whats a Chippie ?


i no the feeling about the winter..

we had snow up hear and i havent been able to get her out on the road so she's stuck in the croner at the mo lol

welcome to the site and as the others said enjoy your stay.

[hneil]

Mike,

A big welcome to this forum from another US guy. We hope you enjoy yourself.

I am surprised that our UK friends do not know "Chippie."

Are you planning to go to mini Meet 2004 in Rockford, IL? Check details at www.minimeet2004.com.

[Woody]

In the UK a "chippie" is what we call a fish & chip shop
Chips being the proper name for french fries
OR we also call a carpenter "chippie"
Like an electrician a "sparky"

[marksmini]

pmsl, come on tell us because im baffold i cant think what it could be????

maybe we could have a comp, who can guse what this means lol

[marksmini]

I am surprised that our UK friends do not know "Chippie."

so what is it in the end?? did anyone find out?

[hneil]

CHIPPIE ... a mistress or girlfriend, usually much younger in age, and often with blonde hair, blue eyes, and large breasts.

definately NOT a carpenter!

[Bluemini]

Are they called chippies because they're good at working your wood...

Welcome to the site mate, all these yanks with minis, no wonder there aint any good ones left over here!!

[marksmini]

:grin: lol well thats defo diffarant lol


would never have gused that at all

thanks :grin:

[Woody]

Ah , Over here thats what we call a "Bimbo" :grin: