My new Pretty-Shiny - Page 2

Capt Jack · 09-07-2006, 03:49 PM

a little advice for new car folks. to keep the stress of new ownership to a minimum, I highly recommend the following:

take a small nail file and go out to the new wheels and put a scratch on it yourself. doesnt have to be much, just enough to break that virginal mindset one has when a new car is involved.

because:
1) its much better to be the first one to ding dent or scratch your new ride. prevents homicidal incidents with unknowns
2) after that first one, even when someone else does ding or dent you (and you KNOW they will), its less painful since theres already one there.....and its yours.
3) you spend alot less time looking for 'safe' parking, since, as said before....the first one is already there.

I know it sounds cruel and the like, but trust me, you'll eliminate TONS of self induced stress by just getting that first buggered up spot out of the way quickly.

mi dos centavos.

(btw, love the coopers)

wendybeth · 09-07-2006, 05:36 PM

The Captain is a very wise man.

BarTopDancer · 09-07-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

He named her KITTY!

YAY! I can't wait to see the pretty-shiney-kitty. Congratulations!

Silly Lisa. Cars can't be named kitties!

They aren't alive. Cars have names like Bubba, Baby and ShinyCar!

I wanna see the Shiny-car!!!!!!!!

MouseWife · 09-07-2006, 09:49 PM

The Captain is quite wise. Ooo, when I found these two odd marks on my car I was soooo pissed.

Made me want to go and trade it in. {only sort of kidding...} Scratches but weird.

I have to park my car in a lot {shopping center} a lot of days. I try to park it where carts will be least likely to get to it.

I LOVE the mini cooper!!! I want one sooooo bad. I saw this couple up in Yosemite with one. Must be F-U-N to drive around on roads like that??? They said they loved it. I was so jealous. Well, I was.

Congrats to you!! I am going to be coming back looking for pictures......

JWBear · 09-07-2006, 09:57 PM

As promised, pictures of the new Pretty-Shiny:

MouseWife · 09-07-2006, 10:01 PM

Are those leather seats??

What a Pretty-Shiny!!!!

Congratulations!!!

So, is the trip down the 101 in your car?

BarTopDancer · 09-07-2006, 10:05 PM

PRETTYFUL!!!!!!!!!!

And SHINY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Pretty-Shiny is a good name.

(with thanks to MW)

CoasterMatt · 09-07-2006, 10:21 PM

I like the color...

(apologies to the Beatles)

It's the blue MINIs!!

DreadPirateRoberts · 09-07-2006, 10:29 PM

wow! That really looks like a great car.

JWBear · 09-07-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseWife

Are those leather seats??

Yes.

09-07-2006, 03:49 PM	#11
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	a little advice for new car folks. to keep the stress of new ownership to a minimum, I highly recommend the following: take a small nail file and go out to the new wheels and put a scratch on it yourself. doesnt have to be much, just enough to break that virginal mindset one has when a new car is involved. because: 1) its much better to be the first one to ding dent or scratch your new ride. prevents homicidal incidents with unknowns 2) after that first one, even when someone else does ding or dent you (and you KNOW they will), its less painful since theres already one there.....and its yours. 3) you spend alot less time looking for 'safe' parking, since, as said before....the first one is already there. I know it sounds cruel and the like, but trust me, you'll eliminate TONS of self induced stress by just getting that first buggered up spot out of the way quickly. mi dos centavos. (btw, love the coopers) __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	The Captain is a very wise man. __________________
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09-07-2006, 09:49 PM	#14
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	The Captain is quite wise. Ooo, when I found these two odd marks on my car I was soooo pissed. Made me want to go and trade it in. {only sort of kidding...} Scratches but weird. I have to park my car in a lot {shopping center} a lot of days. I try to park it where carts will be least likely to get to it. I LOVE the mini cooper!!! I want one sooooo bad. I saw this couple up in Yosemite with one. Must be F-U-N to drive around on roads like that??? They said they loved it. I was so jealous. Well, I was. Congrats to you!! I am going to be coming back looking for pictures...... __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	As promised, pictures of the new Pretty-Shiny: __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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09-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#16
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Are those leather seats?? What a Pretty-Shiny!!!! Congratulations!!! So, is the trip down the 101 in your car? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	PRETTYFUL!!!!!!!!!! And SHINY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think Pretty-Shiny is a good name. (with thanks to MW) __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I like the color... (apologies to the Beatles) It's the blue MINIs!! __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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09-07-2006, 10:29 PM	#19
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	wow! That really looks like a great car.
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