Keith Calver sent this picture of his shop in Malton England.
They are experiencing winter.
To One And All.......To So Many Friends Old And New Round This Vast World,
Christmas is the perfect chance to take the time to say just how special you are today and every day, and to those who mean the most to us are always on our mind,and thoughts of them are always of a warm and special kind.
May l Wish You All A Happy Christmas And A Happy Year,
From,
Dave Thomas....Diddy Dave....Diddy....what ever.
PS.....update on my travels 2010....heading into the states from Vancouver.
www.minisport.com should have a new site up and running for me soon.
Minis outside of Len's garage in Lachine.
tired of graffiti artists tagging his building David decided to have a street artist paint his walls and doors,
Imagine if the garage door was open. this is what you would see.
There really isn't a lady and a dog inside but why not?
A view of the eastern wall
The racing scene on the western wall is really well done.
Dave Thomas leaving Montreal for Sudbury and beyond.
This Mini Sport Mini van is crossing the globe.
The Scottish plate and the other bumper stickers.
Side door panel for marking the trail and who crossed it.
After all the gravel roads the dust was everywhere inside. This neccessitated a very big clean up. Dave was assisted by Catherine; so she got to sign the door for her efforts. Thanks for the tip Dave!
The front of the car ready for battle.
Twelve inch wheels on sturdy rims.
All the gear, including extra tires.
The voyage so far.
And off he went....to Alaska.
Paul Malone has his Mini up and running.
we are proud to announce the birth of Corinne Madore!!! Corinne was born on Thursday May 14th @ 9:22 AM, the delivery was quick (and painless, for me anyways!!). She weighed in at 7 lbs - 2 oz and measured 49 cm. Mom and baby are back home and feeling well. Olivier is going to take good care of his new baby sister.
Francois and Stephanie
Martin takes the motor out of the Clubby.Is he really that strong or has there been a little photo editing?
Martin a enlever le moteur de son Clubman. Est-ce qu'il est vraiement si fort ou est-ce que photo shop lui a aider.
Bronson and his family pose with his Texas Mini that was put together using parts supplied foc from our members. Another Mini has been saved.
Bronson de taxas avec son Mini. Il a recu des pieces gratuit de nos membres pour lui aider a le remonter.
Un autre Mini est sauver.
Now it's time to cut off the roof.!
Et maintenant on coupe le toit!
First photo of the new year. Normand "Freebie" and Martin cut the roof off the cabrio and celebrated with a Bleu.
Premiere photo de l'annee.
Freebie et Martin apres avoir coupe le toit du Mini.
La recompanse etait une Labatt Bleu.
more dramatic from the side.
Vue du cote.
Normand "Freebie" new brakes.
V-Tech in the Mini-Tec frame
Some Minis I saw on a recent vacation in Italy.
Des Minis que j'ai vu pendant une vacance en Italie
Parked on a bridge in Florence.
Stationne sur un pont en Florence
A nice pick-up used by a local British car Specialist in Florence, parked outside our B&B one night.
Un bon pick-up utilise par un specialist en voitures Britannique en Florence.
Another Mini in Florence with a handicapped parking sticker. Un autre Mini en Florence avec un permit de stationnement handicappe
In Rome near the Colusseum. En Rome pres du Colusseum
Seen every day near our B&B in Rome, a nice Moke with an interesting hardtop and sliding doors.
Vu chaque jour pres de notre gite en Rome, un bon Moke avec un Hardtop interessant et portes glissantes.
Hardtop by Fiberglass Italia.
Another Mini in Rome. Un autre Mini en Rome
Nicolas C and daughter Jasmine in Glasgow/a Glasgow Ecosse.
Daddy and Jasmine. June 2008
Karine and Jasmine in Glasgow Scotland . Nicolas was on training there for 3 weeks.
Nicolas(papa) est pilot pour Sunwing. Il a fait 3 semaines de formation en Ecosse.
This is what a pilot does when he is not flying... back at home in Ste Adele.
De retour chez eux a Ste Adele.
Jasmine is Co-pilot for Daddy.But wait I can't see where we are going only where we went.
Papa je ne vois pas le chemin!
That's better. Come on Daddy quit taking pictures and lets go for a ride!
Ca c'est beaucoup mieux. Arrete de prendre les photos on y va!
This is the Engine Freebie wants to install in his Mini .Photo is for reference only.
Le moteur de Honda qu;il veut installer.
photo pour reference seulement.
Sylvain's Mini room.
Austin Cooper S passion
spare grille makes a cool wall.
Sylvain's Mini..with passengers.
removing the front end and motor.
Dave and Barb on a Mini Pumpkin run.
Keith Calver sent these photos of a Wolesley Yellow Checkered cab at Minis in the Park.
Check out the door panels.
Do Not Tailgate!
Martin wants everyone to know that his Mini motor is now bigger and better, take a peek.
The newest member is Paulo's granddaugther Victoria.
Grandpa Carl R. is seen holding his son Kevin's new daughter born Feb 25th. Her name is "Rylee" . I am chuffed.
Although I am sure she is not named after my Katie Riley!
Martin F. in Corsica, at the same time as an Historic Rallye. He chose to wear his colours... mmm
Radford Mini made for the Beatles.
History of the car.
This car is in a museum in Sarasota Florida.
Photos sent in by Paul M. Nfld.
1980 Mini to be saved.
Bare naked shell.
nose section.
Under belly.
Inside is now painted.
At the provincial inspection. Driving on the bus pit. The Mini has just enough width to fit...if you drive really slowly. It passed first time through.
JOB WELL DONE SYLVAIN.
See how nice my belly is now.
Barb, Dave and Dylan at the Mardi Gras.
Americn flag Moke at the Mardi Gras in Vermont.
Spring Thing 2008. Photo sent by Dean M.
Clown car...Nissan powered Mini.
more details.
Guido's project car drew plenty of interest.
Emma and Theo wish to advise us that they will miss two meetings while Theo attends obedience classes with Emma. See you at the March meeting.
Paul M. has got the motor in the hole.....
Martin F. decided to take a transmission apart and this is what he found. ( the penny is just ot show the size of the pieces)
Mike De. Mini Innocenti, Ontario.
Mike all dressed up for a wedding. Mini was shiny too!
Austin V. and Mike De's Minis.
Cracking the front end open.
Just 12 years, 3 months, and 14 days after the Mini left my driveway to start the restoration, it’s finally back home. Not finished! But back home.
Just 12 years, 3 months, and 14 days after the Mini left my driveway to start the restoration, it’s finally back home. Not finished! But back home. Paul M. NFLD
Paul M. ultimate Mini gargage.
Clean and beautiful finish.
Just waiting for the Mini...
The latest member to join the next generation of Mini owners. Olivier Madore . Congratulations to Stephanie and Francois.
“Molly” after crossing the finish – Co-driver Terry Milnes on left, Driver Dyrk Bolger on right.
Ready for “combat”…
Happy warriors…
Betty
Here are some photos of “Molly” and others….
