Comments on: Changes at MotoringFile http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: alpinamike http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-2/#comment-52577 alpinamike Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:30:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52577 <p>Like on Sienfeld, Gabe(george) will also have to be locked into the executive bathroom to write for motoringfile ;)</p> Like on Sienfeld, Gabe(george) will also have to be locked into the executive bathroom to write for motoringfile ;)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52531 Gabe Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:02:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52531 <blockquote> <p>Are you a raging alcholic? Why doesn’t anyone offer you a bagel or something?</p> </blockquote> <p>No I'm really not that much of a drinker... but if you're offering I'll take a bagel! Actually I prefer fresh fruit more than anything - I'm thinking something like a pluot or a mango?</p>

Are you a raging alcholic? Why doesn’t anyone offer you a bagel or something?

No I’m really not that much of a drinker… but if you’re offering I’ll take a bagel! Actually I prefer fresh fruit more than anything – I’m thinking something like a pluot or a mango?

]]> By: Pretty Tonie http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52528 Pretty Tonie Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:39:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52528 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>Are you a raging alcholic? Why doesn't anyone offer you a bagel or something?</p> Gabe,

Are you a raging alcholic? Why doesn’t anyone offer you a bagel or something?

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » White Roof Radio #95 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52471 MotoringFile » Archive » White Roof Radio #95 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:15:41 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52471 <p>[...] Updates and changes. Gabe explains the changes at Motoringfile and does a mini-review of a BMW he test drove. Todd does go on and on AND on about the JCW and his GP (again), then tells me not only that I can’t handle a JCW, but then caps on the Cooper a bit (again). Let him have it gang! He was warned. [...]</p> [...] Updates and changes. Gabe explains the changes at Motoringfile and does a mini-review of a BMW he test drove. Todd does go on and on AND on about the JCW and his GP (again), then tells me not only that I can’t handle a JCW, but then caps on the Cooper a bit (again). Let him have it gang! He was warned. [...]

]]> By: whiteroofradio.com » Woofcast #95 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52469 whiteroofradio.com » Woofcast #95 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:48:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52469 <p>[...] Updates and changes. Gabe explains the changes at Motoringfile and does a mini-review of a BMW he test drove. Todd does go on and on AND on about the JCW and his GP (again), then tells me not only that I can’t handle a JCW, but then caps on the Cooper a bit (again). Let him have it gang! He was warned. [...]</p> [...] Updates and changes. Gabe explains the changes at Motoringfile and does a mini-review of a BMW he test drove. Todd does go on and on AND on about the JCW and his GP (again), then tells me not only that I can’t handle a JCW, but then caps on the Cooper a bit (again). Let him have it gang! He was warned. [...]

]]> By: db http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52445 db Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:22:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52445 <blockquote> <p>As for you, Db, I can’t imagine anybody better suited to take the reigns than you. Are you still going to let Gabe read the news on WRR?</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks! And yes, Gabe will still be reading the news. Unless he gets too busy, then I think Todd or I will be able to fumble through it. ;)</p>

As for you, Db, I can’t imagine anybody better suited to take the reigns than you. Are you still going to let Gabe read the news on WRR?

Thanks! And yes, Gabe will still be reading the news. Unless he gets too busy, then I think Todd or I will be able to fumble through it. ;)

]]> By: Heather http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52436 Heather Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:17:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52436 <p>best of luck to you gabe, you deserve all the world has to offer !!!</p> <p>and welcome don...</p> best of luck to you gabe, you deserve all the world has to offer !!!

and welcome don…

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52429 Gabe Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:47:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52429 <p>Thanks everyone! Like I said above I'll still be writing some content, and doing reviews so you'll still see my name around. It just won't be as much as in the past.</p> <p>Now I'll try to answer a few specific questions from above:</p> <blockquote> <p>It’s bittersweet to hear of your transition out from behind the wheel of MotoringFile. But I think we all know that even in Db’s capable hands, you’ll still be the soul of MF. You’ve made a remarkable impact upon the landscape of the MINI community - fostering a place that’s become the real interface point between the MINI brand and the enthusiast community. That’s pretty amazing in my book. BMW should throw down some early retirement benefits for you or something.</p> </blockquote> <p>Sounds like a fantastic idea to me! They know where they can find me :)</p> <blockquote> <p>But most of all, I just really appreciate how MotoringFile has always been executed with style, energy, and above all, class.</p> </blockquote> <p>That really means a lot - thanks.</p> <blockquote> <p>If you ever find yourself in Lincoln or Omaha, I owe you a pint or two of Empyrian Ale my friend. Cheers, and best of luck in your new gig!</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks - mental note as been made!</p> <blockquote> <p>Good luck in the new job, and thanks for not leaving us out in the cold. Let me know the next time your in Saint Lou, or I am sure I will spill some beer with you and Jonathan at The Dragon.</p> </blockquote> <p>Noted! And yes I plan on being at the Dragon next year.</p> <blockquote> <p>Carol and I will offer you some congratulatory beer and free pretzels next year at MOTD BrewSwap ‘07.</p> </blockquote> <p>Okay, beer and pretzels, noted!</p> <blockquote> <p>As much time as I have spent browsing this site I definitely owe you a pint or three next time I am up there to visit the ‘rents.</p> </blockquote> <p>I'll gladly accept :)</p> <blockquote> <p>Good luck in your new job, and I still owe you at least a pint if I ever get over to Chicago.</p> </blockquote> <p>thanks!</p> Thanks everyone! Like I said above I’ll still be writing some content, and doing reviews so you’ll still see my name around. It just won’t be as much as in the past.

Now I’ll try to answer a few specific questions from above:

It’s bittersweet to hear of your transition out from behind the wheel of MotoringFile. But I think we all know that even in Db’s capable hands, you’ll still be the soul of MF. You’ve made a remarkable impact upon the landscape of the MINI community – fostering a place that’s become the real interface point between the MINI brand and the enthusiast community. That’s pretty amazing in my book. BMW should throw down some early retirement benefits for you or something.

Sounds like a fantastic idea to me! They know where they can find me :)

But most of all, I just really appreciate how MotoringFile has always been executed with style, energy, and above all, class.

That really means a lot – thanks.

If you ever find yourself in Lincoln or Omaha, I owe you a pint or two of Empyrian Ale my friend. Cheers, and best of luck in your new gig!

Thanks – mental note as been made!

Good luck in the new job, and thanks for not leaving us out in the cold. Let me know the next time your in Saint Lou, or I am sure I will spill some beer with you and Jonathan at The Dragon.

Noted! And yes I plan on being at the Dragon next year.

Carol and I will offer you some congratulatory beer and free pretzels next year at MOTD BrewSwap ‘07.

Okay, beer and pretzels, noted!

As much time as I have spent browsing this site I definitely owe you a pint or three next time I am up there to visit the ‘rents.

I’ll gladly accept :)

Good luck in your new job, and I still owe you at least a pint if I ever get over to Chicago.

thanks!

]]> By: Trick http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52428 Trick Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:34:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52428 <p>Congrats Gabe! I'm certain you'll have a great time over there.</p> <p>Congrats to DB as well on getting the MF reigns.</p> Congrats Gabe! I’m certain you’ll have a great time over there.

Congrats to DB as well on getting the MF reigns.

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52403 Greg W Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:44:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52403 <p>Who would have guessed that when new MINI was introduced to the USA that it woul be an unprecedented success. And the passion and foresight of Gabe to start the MF site. But when things gain momentum, like a snowball it becomes unstoppable. The time and effort needed to run this site must be enormous and I guess unless it puts bread on the table you gotta concentrate on your day job. Best wishes to all from down-under New Zealand.</p> Who would have guessed that when new MINI was introduced to the USA that it woul be an unprecedented success. And the passion and foresight of Gabe to start the MF site. But when things gain momentum, like a snowball it becomes unstoppable. The time and effort needed to run this site must be enormous and I guess unless it puts bread on the table you gotta concentrate on your day job. Best wishes to all from down-under New Zealand.

]]> By: Yoda http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52395 Yoda Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:41:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52395 <p>Gabe, seeing less of your name on posts and articles makes me feel something is missing.</p> Gabe, seeing less of your name on posts and articles makes me feel something is missing.

]]> By: Paul L http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52383 Paul L Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:50:30 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52383 <p>Like Batman and Robin. Only this time it's Robin's turn to wear the utility belt!</p> <p>Gabe, best of luck as you move on to bigger and better things. DB, no doubt the MINI community gives its' full support as you take over.</p> <p>Cheers!</p> Like Batman and Robin. Only this time it’s Robin’s turn to wear the utility belt!

Gabe, best of luck as you move on to bigger and better things. DB, no doubt the MINI community gives its’ full support as you take over.

Cheers!

]]> By: badburro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52380 badburro Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:59:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52380 <p>What more can I say that I hasn't already been said? Congrats on your new endeavors. I've been an avid motoringfile reader before the name change to motoringfile.com and have been visiting the site daily. In fact, your experience with selling your MC provided the impetus for me to sell my 03 MCS and pick up a 06 MCSc. Thanks again, Gabe for all you've provided to MINI enthusiasts around the world. I look forward to following the "new" motoringfile daily.</p> What more can I say that I hasn’t already been said? Congrats on your new endeavors. I’ve been an avid motoringfile reader before the name change to motoringfile.com and have been visiting the site daily. In fact, your experience with selling your MC provided the impetus for me to sell my 03 MCS and pick up a 06 MCSc. Thanks again, Gabe for all you’ve provided to MINI enthusiasts around the world. I look forward to following the “new” motoringfile daily.

]]> By: Taylor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52377 Taylor Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:17:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52377 <p>Pretty awesome to see it all come together, Gabe! Congratulations!</p> <p>Let's hope it will be a long, long time before you're sticking your credit card in the receipts slot....</p> Pretty awesome to see it all come together, Gabe! Congratulations!

Let’s hope it will be a long, long time before you’re sticking your credit card in the receipts slot….

]]> By: peter@m7tuning http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52372 peter@m7tuning Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:56:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52372 <p>Congrats from all of us here at M7.</p> <p>Gabe thank you for everything and I wish you all the luck in your new endevour.</p> <p>Don I'm sure the future will be very exciting, and if we can be of any help, please call me any time...</p> <p>peter Team M7</p> Congrats from all of us here at M7.

Gabe thank you for everything and I wish you all the luck in your new endevour.

Don I’m sure the future will be very exciting, and if we can be of any help, please call me any time…

peter Team M7

]]> By: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52370 O(=^=)O Capn Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:30:41 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52370 <p>Eh, I just see it continuing on as the same old favorite website that it always has been. Db, good choice. He will continue to do fine. It's not goodbye, just different.</p> <p><a href="http://www.crimelibrary.com/criminal_mind/scams/DB_Cooper/index.html" rel="nofollow">DB Cooper</a>, never thought of it before, very funny.</p> Eh, I just see it continuing on as the same old favorite website that it always has been. Db, good choice. He will continue to do fine. It’s not goodbye, just different.

DB Cooper, never thought of it before, very funny.

]]> By: Nathaniel Salzman http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52366 Nathaniel Salzman Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:06:31 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52366 <p>As for you, Db, I can't imagine anybody better suited to take the reigns than you. Are you still going to let Gabe read the news on WRR?</p> As for you, Db, I can’t imagine anybody better suited to take the reigns than you. Are you still going to let Gabe read the news on WRR?

]]> By: Nathaniel Salzman http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52365 Nathaniel Salzman Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:01:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52365 <p>Wow Gabe, that is awesome news! The same thing happened to me about three weeks ago, so I can relate to your excitement. So from one A.D. to another, I raise my sharpie in salute. Here's to you! You've got such a great sense of style and brand awareness, I can't imagine you being anything but gloriously successful.</p> <p>It's bittersweet to hear of your transition out from behind the wheel of MotoringFile. But I think we all know that even in Db's capable hands, you'll still be the soul of MF. You've made a remarkable impact upon the landscape of the MINI community - fostering a place that's become the real interface point between the MINI brand and the enthusiast community. That's pretty amazing in my book. BMW should throw down some early retirement benefits for you or something.</p> <p>But most of all, I just really appreciate how MotoringFile has always been executed with style, energy, and above all, class. So it's good to know that you'll still be around and contributing. It certainly wouldn't be the same without you.</p> <p>Are you going to teach Db how to win at "games of chance?" He'll have to come by breaking news somehow. ;-)</p> <p>And wait a second, does this mean that now you're eligible for "post of the month?" How am I supposed to compete with that? ;-)</p> <p>If you ever find yourself in Lincoln or Omaha, I owe you a pint or two of Empyrian Ale my friend. Cheers, and best of luck in your new gig!</p> <p>NS in NE</p> Wow Gabe, that is awesome news! The same thing happened to me about three weeks ago, so I can relate to your excitement. So from one A.D. to another, I raise my sharpie in salute. Here’s to you! You’ve got such a great sense of style and brand awareness, I can’t imagine you being anything but gloriously successful.

It’s bittersweet to hear of your transition out from behind the wheel of MotoringFile. But I think we all know that even in Db’s capable hands, you’ll still be the soul of MF. You’ve made a remarkable impact upon the landscape of the MINI community – fostering a place that’s become the real interface point between the MINI brand and the enthusiast community. That’s pretty amazing in my book. BMW should throw down some early retirement benefits for you or something.

But most of all, I just really appreciate how MotoringFile has always been executed with style, energy, and above all, class. So it’s good to know that you’ll still be around and contributing. It certainly wouldn’t be the same without you.

Are you going to teach Db how to win at “games of chance?” He’ll have to come by breaking news somehow. ;-)

And wait a second, does this mean that now you’re eligible for “post of the month?” How am I supposed to compete with that? ;-)

If you ever find yourself in Lincoln or Omaha, I owe you a pint or two of Empyrian Ale my friend. Cheers, and best of luck in your new gig!

NS in NE

]]> By: Osmodious http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52360 Osmodious Sat, 16 Sep 2006 05:13:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52360 <p>Gabe, Not that you need another voice issuing praise and gratitude, but thank you for your hard work over the past few years making the best MINI site on the web! The format of this site is so much better than any of the other car (MINI included) sites I frequent...with the ability to just surf by and quickly check for updates, but also the ability to easily track-back to follow up on posts. I hope it continues in this vein...</p> <p>Best of luck in your new opportunity, I imagine that it will be a huge success if you apply even 5% of the care you have lavished on Motoringfile!</p> <p>Os.</p> Gabe, Not that you need another voice issuing praise and gratitude, but thank you for your hard work over the past few years making the best MINI site on the web! The format of this site is so much better than any of the other car (MINI included) sites I frequent…with the ability to just surf by and quickly check for updates, but also the ability to easily track-back to follow up on posts. I hope it continues in this vein…

Best of luck in your new opportunity, I imagine that it will be a huge success if you apply even 5% of the care you have lavished on Motoringfile!

Os.

]]> By: db http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/comment-page-1/#comment-52359 db Sat, 16 Sep 2006 05:11:47 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/changes-at-motoringfile/#comment-52359 <blockquote> <p>DB who?</p> </blockquote> <p>If I had a nickle....;)</p>

DB who?

If I had a nickle….;)

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