Motoring in California

Finally got the license plate lights/boot handle installed by the dealership. It’s painted jet black (same as my roof and mirrors). I’m still waiting for my daughter to return my camera so I can post a picture or two. After seeing the black boot handle and chrome dealer plate holder, I had to go and [...]

Saw today on the Winding Road feed that some images of the Fiat 500 Abarth have been released. The 500 is very cute, looks like a mating of the MINI Cooper and the new VW Beetle. You can see some more here. This little car might be fun to drive too. From what [...]

We had great weather last weekend, so the MINI got a shower. Looks tons better. I’ve been driving a little more than normal for various reasons and I’m no longer embarrassed to be seen in a filthy car. I’ve been using my new 80GB iPod Classic in the car and it’s been [...]

After a month of nothing but working and regular home stuff, the poop hit the fan.  Well maybe that’s a little dramatic, it’s just that the past 5 days or so have had a lot happen all at once.
The MINI has been fine and I even got a day in driving on Mines Road from [...]

I just filled out a survey about MINI Takes the States for 2008. I suggested four regional events to allow more overall participation. We’ll see what happens. I’m looking forward to it.
On Sunday I plan on going to the Palo Alto British Car Show. It’s said to be the last one [...]

It’s been quite awhile since my last post and thought I would catch up the news.
After the MINI run I haven’t done much with the car except wash it and drive back and forth to my job. The weekend after Labor Day I plan on going the the last Palo Alto British Car Show and [...]

At my job I’ve mentioned to a couple of people that I’m getting a new MINI Cooper S sometime in April and now people I rarely see are talking to me about it. I’ve even found out some others here have a MINI as well. One of the ladies here is from a [...]

Well, my first post. Imagine that.
I’m starting this for a few reasons, most important to me is my new MINI. Should be here in a few weeks. It’ll be the first car I’ve bought just for me (well, not completely correct, more on that another time). My two oldest girls have [...]