Well hmm...... I just called my MA again... 10 days at VDC with no word- and no work being done to it. I mentioned I was worried something happened to it on the boat and he said no, if it did, they would see something went wrong. It's just sitting in New Jersey and he said that it "may have been put on the wrong boat because all of our cars (going to Ohio) go to South Carolina".... F*ing fantastic.... so.... no vehicle and looks like I may have to skip the family vacation since I don't have a ride there- OR the 3 hour trip to pick up my car when it DOES come in.... my MA said he is contacting someone directly at the port to find out what is going on. I am frustrated. At this point it's not even fun

 

3 hours to go for me. Why are these last few hours so hard? I'm sooooo anxious!

 

Today is the big day for me! pick up at 4pm! DanceforMINI, Mine was at the VDC for 9 days or so and my MA didn't have much info to tell me either... but mines here, so I hope yours is right behind... Good Luck!

 

Mine was at the NY/NY port for 12 days. showed up at the dealer w/out even updating the computer for them to know.

dont loose hope yet!

 

He brought me to work today! I took delivery on Saturday afternoon.

I haven't had enough time to motor yet, but we've got a holiday weekend coming up! I'm thinking about joining up with the local MINI club for a parade. Fun, Fun!

 

Here's something to do while waiting to pick up the new baby... Your car is listed on the dealer site as for sale... probably just on the off chance that you don't show up to pick it up...you can look at the picture (which may be wrong) and the options and change your mind again

Maybe they don't want me to pick mine up today... they didn't even charge my deposit on the credit card back 7 weeks ago!

 

I feel a sick day coming on! Hopefully I can wait to do any extensive motoring until the weekend.

The sparkling silver looks fantastic in this pic! Enjoy!

 

Agreed!

 

I hate that it's taking so long, but it will be worth it in the end! Believe me!

 

thank you, Nugget told me she misses Al!

what paperwork did you need? not trying to get personal but want to make sure i have everything in order.

 

OK, I kept this car a secret from my kids, and it was great seeing their reactions to the car. What fun!

Now my 16 year old thinks the car should be hers and is calling him both "smiley" and "the short bus". So, Jack Jack may be no longer, somehow my kids end up renaming our pets, now it's my car.

 

DChap, I have the hill assist on my Clubman and I kinda like it. I admit that it's a bit odd when you take your foot off the brake and the car does not roll back, but the more I notice it, the more I like it. This may have something to do with the fact that this is the first stick I have owned since my 1977 Triumph TR7.

(I also admit that I have actually stalled out at a light twice in the last week, but don't tell anyone. It is as embarrassing as I remember!)

 

I'm right there with you!!! I have 6 hours to go!!!

 

Cruel father - what other reason to buy a cool little car other than to give it to a newly licensed 16 year old. You need to upgrade the start button to a biometric fingerprint reader!

 

OK - so now that I'm totally excited, waiting this very slow 6 hours, Holly my MA just called me to get final paperwork finished.... She is absolutely the best MA, always keeping me informed and taking care of the little stupid question I have (and believe me there is alot!) So I guess I'm READY!!! Let's go clock!!

 

I think i'm going to have to call my MA. He hasn't answered my email from last week. I don't think he'll have much info for me except maybe he can tell me what ship i'm on for sure.

 

You should call for sure. You are paying for their services. 2 Hours to go. ARGH!!!

 

good luck today and don't forget to post pictures.
I have 5 hours to go! ugh!!!

 

Whew! I finally have caught back up! All the Coopers look great....and congrats to everyone that's taken delivery.

Here's a thought; Any graphic designers here that could do a subtle "Week 23'er" logo for our minis? We would each have to purchase the decals, but that way we could identify each other at events.

Perhaps something small that would go in the lower corner of a rear window, etc?

Whaddya think?

 

Sounds fun to me!!

 

Ha haha.. that'd be kind of funny. You'll know me when you see me! I'll have hot pink stars down the sides of my mini!!

 

count me in, I nominate DChaps to design it since he is a graphic designer and did the Sigs of his own, Nuggets and Starry.... and they all look fantastic!!

 

Sorry, I don't do window decals, especially on the rear window. I do think it's a good idea however. Once I see the image I may get the W23 tattoo. (humor)

 

45 minutes.............

 

Sounds great! I too will not be putting stickers on Sneaker but a motoring badge for the grill would be cool. Don't know what that would cost though...