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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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VALENTINE MINIs ARRIVE IN AMERICA!!

Today is the day! The Emden is scheduled to dock in Charleston TODAY. Our MINIs become American Citizens on Valentine's Day!! I'm sure everyone already has this link, but, in case you don't, you can see the Vessel Schedule for SC Ports Authority here: http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp. I am waiting to see the Emden move to the top of the page under the heading Currently Docked...

Happy Valentine's Day, fellow MINIacs, and have a good day...

P.S. My MA just called to schedule delivery on Saturday, Feb 23. Naturally, I'm scheduled to teach classes all day that day! The good news, though, is that they're going to try and get it ready on Friday, Feb 22! We're scheduled for 5pm. How am I going to concentrate through two classes on Saturday with a newborn MINI sitting outside waiting for me!
 

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Where's Liberty?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRee

P.S. My MA just called to schedule delivery on Saturday, Feb 23. Naturally, I'm scheduled to teach classes all day that day! The good news, though, is that they're going to try and get it ready on Friday, Feb 22! We're scheduled for 5pm. How am I going to concentrate through two classes on Saturday with a newborn MINI sitting outside waiting for me!
Sounds like a great MA
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRee
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P.S. My MA just called to schedule delivery on Saturday, Feb 23. Naturally, I'm scheduled to teach classes all day that day! The good news, though, is that they're going to try and get it ready on Friday, Feb 22! We're scheduled for 5pm. How am I going to concentrate through two classes on Saturday with a newborn MINI sitting outside waiting for me!
What do you teach??

work the car in as part of the lesson plan!!!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Hoping for a delivery for next Saturday too. It's the only day we can really pick up the cars since dealer is 150 miles (each way) away. Haven't heard anything from MA though.

Haven't seen any updates on AISLIVE or Port of Charleston yet.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Where's Liberty?
Just a guess, but about 100 miles east of Cape Cod. That estimate is based on it's last reported position and speed yesterday. Another 350 or so miles to go.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Anyone know where the AIDA is??? I am getting very impatient here!!!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by astra
What do you teach??

work the car in as part of the lesson plan!!!
Local authorities frown on knitting while driving... Yes, I know. A MINI-driver (oh, Minnie Driver ! I never thought of that !) who knits. Who knew? On the other hand, my students have offered to pitch in and knit me a MINI cozy. If you know me, fear just struck your heart, 'cause you know I CAN do it and probably will... I am, after all, an Extreme Knitter. Guess what the syllabus for my Master Design class has on it now?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Just a guess, but about 100 miles east of Cape Cod. That estimate is based on it's last reported position and speed yesterday. Another 350 or so miles to go.
Need more info... need more info... NEED MORE INFO!

 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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omg! omg! the emden is finally approaching charleston.... i thought for sure it was lost in the bermuda triangle!
looky here! http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.as...ton%20Overview
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hansachtmann
Anyone know where the AIDA is??? I am getting very impatient here!!!
Last reported at 2008-Feb-14 12:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Feb-14 22:15 UTC.
Position N 31°06', W 073°30'.


Slated to dock in Georgia on the 17th...

Current date to dock in Ca.. 27th....


It's listed as SBLI
 

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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YAY the Emden is here! Nothing like a little good news to lift the spirits.

I've been sick since Tuesday.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Hmmn, I'm getting so much conflicting information, its annoying. My MA Says the car is due in the weekend and should be prepped and ready in 2 or 3 days.

Spoke to someone else tonight and they said it only reached the port on the 12th (WW's site said the 8th) and that my aero kit and lights are being installed at the dealer?! eh? Not what I requested at all.... And they said it will be at least another week if not 2 until it's ready....

Hmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnn.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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MiniRee....thanks for the update on the Emden. My MINI is on there too. She'll be mine soon.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyeck
Sounds like a great MA
You betcha! So far, Hendrick MINI rocks. GO, AIMEE!!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Liberty picked up on AIS site... she's steaming into NY Harbor. WooHoo!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Ok, where is the link????
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Ok, where is the link????
http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.as...k%20Approaches
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Can someone give me the link to the AIDA...I can't seem to find it! Thanks for the update "astra."
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Plaz -

Thanks a bunch.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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She's at the dock!

http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.as...taten%20Island
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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And the good news for the folks down south is that they are going to turn her around and leave today!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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The Emden has left Charleston. Hopefully we are all making it quickly through the VDC and our MAs will call us shortly to let us know when they will be arriving at the dealer for pickup.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Does any one have any information on the Liberty?
It was supposed to be in NY yesterday, now the WW site says today, the 15th, and there are 2 lines reading arriving and departing on Jan 15th....

Nix that request- I just saw Plaz's link to the dock!

Thank you!
 

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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Discharged from the Liberty!

I wonder if the VPC folks work over the weekend?
 
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