I realize that you are going through some tough times with a nutbar going ballistic in Sydney (we had the same in Canada a few weeks ago). The loss of brave and innocent lives is heart wrenching.

However, I am awed by your response with the "I'll Ride With You" message to honest to goodness Muslims in Australia. "No greater love...."

Difficult times call for clear thinking and compassion for the victims, their families and friends, but equally for those who might be "implicated" or otherwise caught in a generalization purely by association with a legitimate belief.

We must together draw on the best inside us and demonstrate the ideal our two societies embrace.

At this time it is difficult to say Merry Christmas but I must because of all the very fine people I met in our travels around Australia. You, they deserve heartfelt greetings and we give them freely.

May the New Year see more not less insanity and determination to see that human beings are treated as equals by others.

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Select a gear, bring up the revs and release the clutch...off you go!

And a Merry Christmas too Rick, to you and yours.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I only just read this, Beautifully written, and says a lot about the author, I wish You and Your Family a very Happy Christmas Rick,

John Smidt

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" A Hundred Years From Now It will not Matter what my Bank Acount Was,
The Sort Of House I Lived in, Or The Kind Of Car I drove ... But The World May Be A Better Place
Because I was Once Important In The Life Of A Child"

Thanks to everyone who has supported ausmini throughout the year. Here's to everyone enjoying a relaxed and happy Christmas
I'll be spending mine with a lot of outlaws and a lot of swimming.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

A very special Merry Christmas to all those behind the Ausmini site. Thank you to the Mods who do a wonderful job keep this place in check and making it a must visit for me each day to enjoy the trials a tribulations of fellow mini owners.
We all share that common bond The Marvellous Mini.

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"Investing my Super in a Cooper" &
"Re-living my Surfing Past in a Woody"

All the very best to you Rick & Elaine , also to you Mick , John , Doc & and the rest of you Ausmini nuts ,


Merry Xmas , .

Happy Christmas to all on here! Thanks for all the help tru the year!

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Merry x-mas fellow mini lovers. Thanks for the expert opinions and wonderful banter during the year. Have a great holiday. Brad

HI ALL
Just like to wish every body a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and all the very best for the year to come, take care driving over the holiday period,and may all your wishes and dreams come true for the new year.
Graham Russell

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"It's better to be not informed than ill-informed"

I'll drink to that! Merry Xmas to the Ausmini community and Australia

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"Show me the Mini!"

Merry Christmas to all. Hope everyone has a fun and safe festive season with many new mini parts under the christmas tree.
Big thank you to all the mods, the hampster and its trainer for this wonderful forum.
Cheers Chris

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

as above to all they say it better than we us and co can do best wishes to all mini lovers and hopefully some sense in the new year

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65 panel van Sprog
73 panel van Iggy

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"Not Speeding Officer..........Qualifying"

Merry Christmas to all the Ausmini Family.
thanks for your help and support.
I hope 2015 is good to you all.
I am hoping its the year to finally get Niffty on the road.

Wishing You All a very Happy and Safe Christmas
John Smidt

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" A Hundred Years From Now It will not Matter what my Bank Acount Was,
The Sort Of House I Lived in, Or The Kind Of Car I drove ... But The World May Be A Better Place
Because I was Once Important In The Life Of A Child"