March 26, 2009
March 22, 2009
Epic Battle
Today Andy and I drove all around the city; we went to the game, then out for dinner and we even grabbed a dipped cone for dessert. It was a really nice date day.
We also had the best round of Punch-Mini ever! E-V-A-R!! ! Complete and utter smash-fest.
While Andy pulled out in a commanding lead at the beginning, I eventually clued in and started pounding back. There was even almost another 'incident' (see February 9). My missing mojo may even be back.
It was a lot of fun. I wonder what people in other cars think when they see us?
We also had the best round of Punch-Mini ever! E-V-A-R!! ! Complete and utter smash-fest.
While Andy pulled out in a commanding lead at the beginning, I eventually clued in and started pounding back. There was even almost another 'incident' (see February 9). My missing mojo may even be back.
It was a lot of fun. I wonder what people in other cars think when they see us?
March 21, 2009
WHOA!
Maybe this is what should happen when you see a Mini owner? Nah I'm just joshin' What a crazy wreck! Kinda sad actually; how could someone let this happen to their beautiful Mini?
Just sharing, because sharing is caring.
March 20, 2009
I wonder if they're popular in Miami
Hey friends, I'm checkin' out for a few days to visit the land of palm trees and plastic people...SOBE. I am looking forward to the sun and the beach, and by the time I get back the weather at home will have increased by an average of 5 degrees. It's a Win-Win-Win really.
I wonder if the Mini is as popular in Miami as it is here in Toronto...I mean regardless it's a great city car, but in the land where Versace lived and died, the autos that are usually discussed over $20 martinis on Ocean Ave. tend to be along the lines of Lamborgini, Ferrari, and Bently.
So we shall see.
Good news is...I don't think our travel companions know about the game yet. Hee Hee Hee!
I wonder if the Mini is as popular in Miami as it is here in Toronto...I mean regardless it's a great city car, but in the land where Versace lived and died, the autos that are usually discussed over $20 martinis on Ocean Ave. tend to be along the lines of Lamborgini, Ferrari, and Bently.
So we shall see.
Good news is...I don't think our travel companions know about the game yet. Hee Hee Hee!
March 16, 2009
First Page!!!
And I thought the day I came close to a google-wack was my best Google day ever!
Try googling "Punch Mini". Go on - try it. This morning I did, and I am happy to report that this little page of mine came up on the FIRST page...of like ten pages. First page of a google search; it brings a tear to my eye. I feel like I've placed at a beauty pageant, got 5 of the 6 numbers needed for Lotto 649 or received 78% on a mid-term exam.
Google have revolutionized access to information. As the Chieflemonhead says, their internal slogan is they bring the world to the world with one click. Think about how profound that statement is. And think about how simple their interface is...simple to use, yet so very powerful.
And then consider how you use Google. Do you need to find out something? Plan a trip somewhere? Check your e-mail? Or even blog? Do you have it set as your search engine in your web browser? How many times a day do you access it? If you can't tell yet, I'm a big fan of the Google. And now they like me, they really like me!
I feel like I've been picked for the baseball team.
Try googling "Punch Mini". Go on - try it. This morning I did, and I am happy to report that this little page of mine came up on the FIRST page...of like ten pages. First page of a google search; it brings a tear to my eye. I feel like I've placed at a beauty pageant, got 5 of the 6 numbers needed for Lotto 649 or received 78% on a mid-term exam.
Google have revolutionized access to information. As the Chieflemonhead says, their internal slogan is they bring the world to the world with one click. Think about how profound that statement is. And think about how simple their interface is...simple to use, yet so very powerful.
And then consider how you use Google. Do you need to find out something? Plan a trip somewhere? Check your e-mail? Or even blog? Do you have it set as your search engine in your web browser? How many times a day do you access it? If you can't tell yet, I'm a big fan of the Google. And now they like me, they really like me!
I feel like I've been picked for the baseball team.
March 14, 2009
Mini-Convertible Commercial
Have you seen the new Mini commercial with the convertibles? They have two Mini-Convertibles racing at each other with the "...flat-tops down so their hair can blow..." then they drive through mud puddles and they get dirty.
The End.
I don't think I like convertibles in general. I mean in Canada, there is probably about two months where you can actually drive with the top down, another 3 months where the driver PRETENDS that it's warm enough to drive with the top down, and the rest of the year you're either driving the winter car or cursing yourself for buying this drafty convertible. They just aren't a practical vehicle here.
The Mini-Convertible is way cute - but it will never replace the Cooper S in my heart. But for purposes of the game, it does count (unlike the Clubman..ptt-ptt) so punch away when you see one.
March 11, 2009
Important Clarification
When playing Punch-Mini with a beenie (little person under 14) Always play by the beginner rules. It's more fun and you won't be accused of child abuse.
And now you know.
And now you know.
March 9, 2009
What to say
So there seems to be a little confusion over what to say when you punch someone (after seeing a Mini, of course). In order to shed some light, dear friends, I've decided to break it down to the different levels of playing expertise:
Beginners - Those who have just started playing, those who are playing but don't yet know it and those beenies under the age of 14.
When you see a Mini, you should turn to the person beside you and punch them (gently if you are a beenie under the age of 14). While doing this, you should exclaim at the top of your lungs, "Punch-Mini!!!" If the person you've punched was not aware they were playing the game, they will be now. When playing at this level, you don't need to mention colour and the other player cannot invoke the PMPP (Nice try Dan). Don't forget, if the Mini has racing stripes you are permitted two slugs, as long as you identify the racing stripes by saying, "Punch-Mini racing stripes!!!"
Yelling it out is half of the fun at this level, particularly for teeney beenies.
Intermediate Players - Those who have been playing a while
After you have been playing awhile, screaming out "Punch-Mini!!!" every time you see a g-d Mini gets tiring, and you start sounding no better than those Punch-Buggy or (sadly shakes head) Punch-Smarti losers (yeah, I know, tell me about it). When you feel you have enough experience, and for this we'll assume that you can be the judge of that, you can simply yell out the colour (or colour plus racing stripes) when you see a Mini.
Imagine it sounding something like this, "British Racing Green Racing Stripes" *punch, punch*.
Elite Status - Andy and me
Once you have been playing this as long as we have, there are no words. You have transcended the yell (although you can if you want to). When Andy and I play, especially lately, it sounds something like this:
Andy - *punches shoulder*
Anna - "Where? Where? Oh sh*t! "
Beginners - Those who have just started playing, those who are playing but don't yet know it and those beenies under the age of 14.
When you see a Mini, you should turn to the person beside you and punch them (gently if you are a beenie under the age of 14). While doing this, you should exclaim at the top of your lungs, "Punch-Mini!!!" If the person you've punched was not aware they were playing the game, they will be now. When playing at this level, you don't need to mention colour and the other player cannot invoke the PMPP (Nice try Dan). Don't forget, if the Mini has racing stripes you are permitted two slugs, as long as you identify the racing stripes by saying, "Punch-Mini racing stripes!!!"
Yelling it out is half of the fun at this level, particularly for teeney beenies.
Intermediate Players - Those who have been playing a while
After you have been playing awhile, screaming out "Punch-Mini!!!" every time you see a g-d Mini gets tiring, and you start sounding no better than those Punch-Buggy or (sadly shakes head) Punch-Smarti losers (yeah, I know, tell me about it). When you feel you have enough experience, and for this we'll assume that you can be the judge of that, you can simply yell out the colour (or colour plus racing stripes) when you see a Mini.
Imagine it sounding something like this, "British Racing Green Racing Stripes" *punch, punch*.
Elite Status - Andy and me
Once you have been playing this as long as we have, there are no words. You have transcended the yell (although you can if you want to). When Andy and I play, especially lately, it sounds something like this:
Andy - *punches shoulder*
Anna - "Where? Where? Oh sh*t! "
March 8, 2009
Spring is Sprung
The grass is riz (well, ok not really it's still buried under all the crap that was in the snowbanks)
I wonder where the Minis iz?
Serious, it's been a little quiet around the Punch-Mini Headquarters lately; my mojo is still gonzo, VW Bugs are still all over the place and there is barely a Mini to be seen. Mind you, Andy did manage to get me twice yesterday - but I didn't stand a chance...he was sitting facing the road in the coffee shop.
But at my little bro's birthday dinner last night, there was some interesting discussion about some of the rules. Either A) I have not been clear or B) they are newbie Punch Mini players and haven't read the rules as thoroughly as they should. (My vote is on that later). So I'll take some time this week to clarify some of the rules to help y'all out, cause I'm good peeps like that.
In the meantime, if you see me out doing this, I'm just trying to find my mojo,I'm not completely crazy...yet.
I wonder where the Minis iz?
Serious, it's been a little quiet around the Punch-Mini Headquarters lately; my mojo is still gonzo, VW Bugs are still all over the place and there is barely a Mini to be seen. Mind you, Andy did manage to get me twice yesterday - but I didn't stand a chance...he was sitting facing the road in the coffee shop.
But at my little bro's birthday dinner last night, there was some interesting discussion about some of the rules. Either A) I have not been clear or B) they are newbie Punch Mini players and haven't read the rules as thoroughly as they should. (My vote is on that later). So I'll take some time this week to clarify some of the rules to help y'all out, cause I'm good peeps like that.
In the meantime, if you see me out doing this, I'm just trying to find my mojo,I'm not completely crazy...yet.
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