Right about now, half of you are thinking "who is this nit-wit?" and the other half is thinking "Oh SH*T!! He found us! Hide the rum!!"
To answer the first question, I am:
-Carl Thompson, AKA "Crusher", "Crazy Carl", "Carl (in Ohio)", "Captain Ubermini", or "That dam yank".
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-New to this forum but not to the Mini world stage.
-Veteran of the "M.I.N.I. list" (9 years), IMM/Mini-40, and IMM/Mini-45.
-41 years old, dashing, eccentric, extroverted, hedonistic, and an incurable flirt.
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-in Mini exile in Akron, Ohio, USA, North America, Earth (although some believe I come from Mars, the future, or my own little world).
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-a mechanical engineer, artist, inventor, Mini importer/restorer/customizer, activist, hedonist, humanitarian, and quasi-philosopher.
-husband to the lovely, talented, unbelievably open minded, and understranding Goddess Jenny (of the clan Christie/Farqharson).
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-The builder/owner of the original "Uber Mini"
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-Founder and Grand Poo Bah of the "GNOMES"
(Greater Northeast Ohio Mini Enthusiasts & Supporters. The world's first clothing optional Mini club/clan/cult).
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-Co-owner of CARLINC Minis
("Northeast Ohio's classic Mini specialist". We import, restore, and customize classic Minis and other specailty market cars to the US as well as export classic American cars, hot rods, and parts to the European union).
-a dedicated fan, humble admirer, and loyal subject of her Majesty, the lovely and talented, Queen Sparkles.
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And to all of my friends, fellow GNOMES, and other listers on this forum who already know, fear, and love me, HI! I've come for your underpants........again.
Anyway, Hello everyone. I'm honored to be among you. I look forward to meeting you all.
Cheerz,
Carl