Minime is leaving the building

[Mini Me]

Well what can i say, it has certainly been an adventure with you all here on NMS, but i am sad to confirm that in a couple off weeks i will no longer be an employee of Menzies or MINI..
I do hope however that i can still visit from time to time as i have made a few friends .....:D

And will miss the banter....

[MartinSullivan]

Who told you that? :D

All the best for the future mate - and Im sure you will be sorely missed

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ian,

Very sorry to see you go from Menzies.:(:(:(

Lenore and I wish you the best of luck in the future. And hope to see you on many Mini runs in the future.

It will never matter what car you have, you will always be welcome on the runs. (Including MI3 run this sunday;););))

A & L.

[The Dogfather]

Don't be a stranger, well I think you'd find it difficult to be any stranger than you already are ;)

So what's in the future for Mr Broon:question: Volvo's:question:

[Scottie]

WHAT:eek::eek::eek: your leaving:eek::eek: neveeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr:(

Who am I going to bother now???? e'hhh you never thought of that did you.????

Jeez I dinnae ken.:)

No doubt your new job will not involve having a Mini as a company car so a wee "birdie" told me;)-----do you get it.:) However if ever you feel the need for a wee shot in a Mini give me shout and I give you a go in the back:eek: I mean a sit in the back :D

[Smurf]

:eek::eek::eek:

Oh no!! So sorry to hear that you're leaving the happy little MINI world we have.....
But all the very best for whatever you do next. Be happy.

And don't leave NMS - I'd miss the abuse!
:D:D

I'm sure Claire and Norman (and your replacement) will look after us all admirably. :p

EDIT - oh yes... and don't forget my Thistle Run stuff before you skive off permanently! :D

[Scottie]

Hey Iain you need to change your sig strip.;)

[ianking]

Thats a real shame but if your new job means more time of to spend with the kids then that would be better for you.
Are you allowed to tell us what you will be doing now.

[sjfield1]

Gutted to hear the news.:disapprove: You were the best salesman i have ever dealt with! Good Luck in your new job!! :D:D

[zimbo]

:eek: WHAT.... Well I wish you all the best in what ever the future holds for you Iain, just remember to keep in touch with us lot. Hope your replacement is going to be up to our required standards!! :D:p;)

So Claire will now be top dog in the showroom :D

All the best.

[Big Col]

Bummer you're leaving mate but let's be honest...you were p!sh anyway. ;)

Good luck with the new job mate. Make sure you keep popping on here.

[Craig]

Best of luck Baldy! :approve:

they will NEVER find another salesmand half as good as you... (Claire is a very close second though...;)).

you will be sorely missed - make sure you keep popping in for the abuse ;)

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by sjfield1

Gutted to hear the news.:disapprove: You were the best salesman i have ever dealt with! :D:D


Now there's a quote......cheers :D:D:D:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by minime


quote:Originally posted by sjfield1

Gutted to hear the news.:disapprove: You were the best salesman i have ever dealt with! :D:D


Now there's a quote......cheers :D:D:D:D:D


Print it, frame it and then put it in your wall.;);):D:D

[Gismo]

Well, having waited nearly 4 months for a quote for my car i hope you're leaving the car industry altogether :eek::p;)

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Well, having waited nearly 4 months for a quote for my car i hope you're leaving the car industry altogether :eek::p;)


I swear on all i hold sacred, you will have that price affor i go :I;)

but thanks anyway....:p

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Well, having waited nearly 4 months for a quote for my car i hope you're leaving the car industry altogether :eek::p;)


hey BS. you wanting that number for Calterdon:p now what is it 01463 .....;):p

[Bignorm]

hey broon i only came on here to help you out with a few enquiry's and got hoocked now your leaving me and clair to it ourself what you all about ha ha <broon you will be well missed mate all the best for the future dont stay a stranger mate>

[Mark R]

Never had the chance to meet you but want to wish you all the best for the future anyway.

[monkimagic]

Good luck mate, alot of praise for you on here, however, you either missed the questions or you are keeping a lid on what you are doing.

Monki

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by monkimagic

Good luck mate, alot of praise for you on here, however, you either missed the questions or you are keeping a lid on what you are doing.

Monki


Lid on....at the mo ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by minime


quote:Originally posted by monkimagic

Good luck mate, alot of praise for you on here, however, you either missed the questions or you are keeping a lid on what you are doing.

Monki


Lid on....at the mo ;)


Now Ian. Come on. There's no shame in admitting it. The offer Poundland made for "shelf stacking supervisor" was unbeatable!:eek::eek::blackeye::blackeye::D

Or maybe it's a job working for a world class toupee testing co.
:eek::blackeye::eek::blackeye::eek::blackeye::eek: :blackeye:

[ianking]

Happened to be in Menzies today but Broon had just left before I got a chance to see him. However Claire may have shed some light as to his new career path.

[lightbody]

I know from various friends how highly you're regarded. I know you've brought Menzies LOTS of business and goodwill - and I hope they give you ample credit for it!! You should get a free Cooper S as a parting gift from them.

Good luck!!

[alanm73]

You canny leave.

After all these years I finally found a garage with a half decent salesman!!!!

[The Dogfather]

Who knows Alan they might replace him with a wholely decent one ;)

To be honest anyone who can deal with the demands of ScottieCoop and Big Col deserves to be canonised, please be upstanding for Saint :p Broon :D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Who knows Alan they might replace him with a wholely decent one ;)

To be honest anyone who can deal with the demands of ScottieCoop and Big Col deserves to be canonised, please be upstanding for Saint :p Broon :D


your right;) but I've found new prey in the name of Will fae Calter....?

My Eulogy to Iain.

Iain has made the "buying a Mini experience" much more fun and I am sure in what ever his new chosen career is he will give it 100% and be a success.:) I wish you all the best.

Perhaps we will find him taking part in the next series of the Apprentice.;)

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by alanm73

You canny leave.

After all these years I finally found a garage with a half decent salesman!!!!




It's not a decision i came to lightly, that i can assure you :eightball:

[Crombers]

:(:disapprove: Gutted mate !!

Right who's up for a pint to celebrate wish the guru all the best. C'mon peeps it's the least we can ALL do

[Craig]

quite right, how about Friday 19th May in Stirling for a couple of Jars ? ?

anyone?

(you can come along aswell Minime......;))

[Smurf]

Sounds good to me! :D

And I agree that we have to give Iain a good send off, after everything he's done for us all.

[Scottie]

Sorry can't make that date.:( I'm all tied up until June.;):p

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Sorry to see you go.

It's been great dealing with you and your help in forging the excellent relationship between Menzies and NMS is greatly appreciated by me and all those that have darkened your doors over the past couple of years. It's turned out to be a very successful partnership for Menzies commercially and for the NMS members who have finally found a dealership with unsurpassed customer service deserving of the brand. I feel that is largely down to you and your enthusiasm for the car and the job, I wish there were more like you. I only hope that it continues under your replacement! I'm sure Clare and Norman will have the lucky person well briefed in no time.

all the best

Calum

PS Sorry, won't be able to make the 19th - away on holiday.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Friday 19th is fine with us.:D:D

[Bignorm]

FINE WITH ME

[Crombers]

19/5 ok for me :approve:

[Mini Me]

al consult the war office and confirm, but sounds good :p

[Big Gordy]

Here's a plan:D I think its the Alloa Beer Festival on the 19/20th of May..........we could always make it a minime adventure:p:D:approve:

[Big Gordy]

Cancel that last plan:( It's on the 26/27th........bummer:disapprove:

[Burple]

Aww man!! Does that mean all the Lurking dealerss will have the bottle to show face now? Or are they scared of actually having to do their jobs right? ;)


It'll be a tough job to replace yer f@nnybaws, we'll miss you're cheery mug... all we'll have left is *THAT PIC* :D:p
Sure Claire and Norman and whoever replaces you will cope... ;)
with the work, maybe not the infamy! :D

Good luck doing whatever it is you're off to do (My money's on a 6 month stint in rehab ;))! Be sure and drop in for the banter!

:D:D

[euan]

Can we not put the photo onto the front page in place of BS? A fitting tribute, surely ;)

All the best minime, had I bought another mini I would have called you, even though I live at the other end of the country!

[The Dogfather]

This PIC?

http://tinypic.com/f0oiv6.jpg

[markyc]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha that pic does it every time :D:D:D:D:clown:;)

Well oor Ian you know how I feel after out blethers recently and there is no doubt that Menzies have lost their top man. Nothing was ever any bother, always up for a bit of banter and more importantly you never felt that you were in a car showroom you always felt you were just popping round to see your mate. :approve::D;)

Clare and big Norm will carry on the good work but Menzies will certainly never be the same. Very best of luck in your new job and get yourself and the family on more Mini adventures (we need someone to take the p$ss out off :eek::eek::blackeye:;))

19th May is fine for me for a chilled one ;)

[Neil and Lorna]

Ian

Never met you Ian but I've enjoyed all the banter on here.:cool:

Menzies are losing a valuable asset if you ask me.

Best of luck.

Neil and Lorna.:D

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by markyc

you never felt that you were in a car showroom you always felt you were just popping round to see your mate. :approve::D;)


Perfect way to put it mate! Well said that man! :)

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Sorry to see you go.

It's been great dealing with you and your help in forging the excellent relationship between Menzies and NMS is greatly appreciated by me and all those that have darkened your doors over the past couple of years. It's turned out to be a very successful partnership for Menzies commercially and for the NMS members who have finally found a dealership with unsurpassed customer service deserving of the brand. I feel that is largely down to you and your enthusiasm for the car and the job, I wish there were more like you. I only hope that it continues under your replacement! I'm sure Clare and Norman will have the lucky person well briefed in no time.

all the best

Calum


Cheers Calum ,it has been a huge amount of fun and hard work, and i hope it continues when i am no longer there :(:disapprove:

I'm gonny miss MINI

[The Dogfather]

Oh come on folks, get a grip he's only a bloody salesmonkey ;) Next you'll be crying in the bloody streets :clown:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Oh come on folks, get a grip he's only a bloody salesmonkey ;) Next you'll be crying in the bloody streets :clown:


Yeah, but he was a salsemonkey who cared. A rare breed indeed. Forgive us while we have an embarrassed sniffle in a hanky at his leaving.:I:I
http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/bawling.gif

[Wul]

Well chromey napper - what can I say that hasnae been said already - if you put as much effort into your new job as you did at Menzies i'm sure the streets of falkirk will be absolutely spotless :approve:;):p oops secrets out! ;)

Nah honestly mate - cheers for all your efforts for the site and the help you've given me with the S and the coop - Menzies are gonna struggle without you - but i'm sure Claire will revel as the new chief salesmonkey! :)

Good luck man

[N12 JLK]

Finally get to post after being away all week , well what can I say , nothing much
Ta Ta

[N12 JLK]

No really Les and I will miss dealing with you very much. Not taking away any credit to Clair but we only came back to Menzies for our second MINI because of yourself , any problems we had you sorted them out for us. I think they have really shot themselves in the foot letting you go but who wouldnt go after reading into it:(.
Think Roaster will make a good salemonkey2 so go for it Norman ;)
Hope you dont just fall of the end of the world and continue to post and come on runs even if its a Fiat:D
Clair its over to you, sure you can fill Ians high heels no bother!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

No really Les and I will miss dealing with you very much. Not taking away any credit to Clair but we only came back to Menzies for our second MINI because of yourself , any problems we had you sorted them out for us. I think they have really shot themselves in the foot letting you go but who wouldnt go after reading into it:(.
Think Roaster will make a good salemonkey2 so go for it Norman ;)
Hope you dont just fall of the end of the world and continue to post and come on runs even if its a Fiat:D
Clair its over to you, sure you can fill Ians high heels no bother!



What have I missed Norman applying for Iain's job:eek::D:D


Jeez "God help us" <quote from top gun the movie>:D

[Bignorm]

oi fi not going for ians job would not want to show him up <as if i could would love it fi but to soon for me i think as i just came to mini 15 months ago>

[The Dogfather]

Ian, if you going to Fiat perhaps you could sell hightower one of these

http://hvtm.totalcar.hu/car/m/fiat/291790.jpg
http://www.infomotori.com/foto/N/art_16389_2_grandepunto_01.jpg

[Mini Me]

Fiat.......naw !!!!:p

[The Dogfather]

Volvo then :question:

[Lynsey]

Well MiniMe.........

Your definately going to be missed, I was hoping I could buy my next Mini from you.... a wee cooperS, maybe next year when wee Milly is two years old! I'll keep my eyes peeled for you, only problem, you wont be driving a Mini anymore!!!! Withdrawal symptoms!!!!

Good luck with the mystery job!!!!!!!!

Lynz

[Sweeney]

Sorry to say but i never knew you Minime, however it's easy to see the atmosphere and "community" relationship you have with everyone on here so im sure you'll be missed... Good luck and dont look back!

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Volvo then :question:


naw :eek:

[X30YES]

Just ignore the balloon,bafoon,well you know :D:D:D.....anyway Ian best of luck in the Porsche dealership :p;)

[The Dogfather]

Ian - Good luck with what ever your future plans entail, enjoy selling Mazda's :p

[Heather]

You will indeed be a sad loss Ian. You have been a joy to deal with and I hope you enjoy whatever you do next. Dont be a stranger:D

[Bignorm]

aaawww broon you got a tear in your eye yet

[Lynsey]

Right Broony Boy, when are you going to tel us all where you heading to next???

[Bignorm]

oh oh i know ha ha

[N12 JLK]

starting his own hair salon:cool:

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

starting his own hair salon:cool:


all in good time ;)

[Scottie]

Anyword when your leaving yet Iain.??? TBH I'm surprised they are allowing you to work notice normally in a sales enviroment you are usually asked to leave that day.;)

So this makes me think you are going to a completely different type job. ?????;)

or they (Menzies) reckon you will ask for your notice back. However I'm sure under employment law they can refuse to give you your notice back after a period of 14 days I think could be wrong.:)

[Mini Me]

no, am out of here just not sure when,start new jon on the 25th

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by minime

no, am out of here just not sure when,start new jon on the 25th


25th of ??????

[Mini Me]

may.

[Scottie]

Not long to go then 25th. That's a Thursday:eek: so do you have to do training and stuff first.

[Clare1]

S'pose its time i posted my thoughts on this...:p:)

Seriously, as much as myself and Iain take the p*iss out of each other and argue like a married couple i could have never ever asked for a better collegue. He is gonna be a loss to Menzies and especially myself as a decent friend and collegue.

His reasons for leaving me all by myself in MINI (and our new showroom) :( are understandable though, and are for the best.

It was Iain who encouraged me to get into Sales and such a fantastic brand like MINI a few years ago when i worked in the accounts office here! Thanks baldy!!!! :p

I know though, that who ever i have in MINI next with myself wont be a patch on Iain. Just hope it is someone who appreciates and understands the brand as much as they should.

Im sure that we'll keep in touch. . .(but at least i wont get injured by flying staplers or pens now) :p:):D!!!

Good Luck for the Future Iain!!!

P.S - Do you all know what your letting yourselves in for going out for a drink with him. . .??? :eek: Lol!!

[AeroJonny]

from what I hear it'll be the copious sonsumption of what can only be described as p**f juice! ;)

PS: Iain, I've never had the pleasure of meeting u, but for all the work you've done for people on NMS, you're gonna go down as a bit of a leg end in these parts. So good luck for the future and esp in your new mystery job!

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by minime
I swear on all i hold sacred, you will have that price affor i go :I;)
tick tock :evil:

[Big Col]

I'm gussing he doesn't hold much sacred!

[Bignorm]

HEY BONNIE SCOTLAND i have spoke to broon regarding your price i will need the mileage of your car to pass on cheers you can always phone me on 01786474477

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by roaster21
HEY BONNIE SCOTLAND i have spoke to broon regarding your price i will need the mileage of your car to pass on cheers you can always phone me on 01786474477
Let's say 14k :)

[Mini Me]

you got mail mate.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by minime
you got mail mate.
Best laugh I've had in ages :evil:

[Mini Me]

monday !!!!!!!!! last day monday !!!!!!!

[markyc]

quote:Originally posted by minime

monday !!!!!!!!! last day monday !!!!!!!


Don't be doing or saying anything silly mind :clown::clown::I:eek:;)

[Mini Me]

al try ma best:p

[Clare1]

My daily work life at Menzies wont ever be the same again...

Bloody hell, IM BUSY (paperwork GRRRRR!!) - All on my lonesome here!!!! But no Iain to argue with or throw things at - is really strange!!!! :p:disapprove:

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Clare1

My daily work life at Menzies wont ever be the same again...

Bloody hell, IM BUSY (paperwork GRRRRR!!) - All on my lonesome here!!!! But no Iain to argue with or throw things at - is really strange!!!! :p:disapprove:


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