Week 32 Support Group
6th Gear
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From: Houston
Congrats Tinker!!!! 
Independence II reported Aug 11th 06:00 UTC at lat North 55 degrees 06 minutes long West 019 minutes 36 minutes. Taking a northern route.
Western Highway reported Aug 11th 05:50 UTC at lat North 41 degrees 48 minutes long West 021 degrees 18 minutes. Taking a southern route
Independence II reported Aug 11th 06:00 UTC at lat North 55 degrees 06 minutes long West 019 minutes 36 minutes. Taking a northern route.
Western Highway reported Aug 11th 05:50 UTC at lat North 41 degrees 48 minutes long West 021 degrees 18 minutes. Taking a southern route
4th Gear
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From: SW FL
woohoo! How exciting is this!!? Really, I feel like this Mini purchase is consuming every waking and sleeping moment! Seriously.. I have had dreams about Mini Coopers! Can't recall them - just know I wake up and a Mini was in my dreams... hope they aren't going to confine me to a mental unit! 
This really has been difficult wait... and now I just need to sit back and let the next 2½ weeks go by. I need to seriously focus on something else!
This really has been difficult wait... and now I just need to sit back and let the next 2½ weeks go by. I need to seriously focus on something else!
1st Gear
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From: Omaha, NE
Congrats Tinker! You got me all excited when I read your post, so I went and checked, but nothing is showing up for me (yet). I'm still clinging to hope that somehow I possibly made it onto the Western Highway last week, but really doubtful ... hoping to get on the Patriot this Friday!
Last edited by twieland; Aug 11, 2008 at 06:14 AM.
2nd Gear
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woohoo! How exciting is this!!? Really, I feel like this Mini purchase is consuming every waking and sleeping moment! Seriously.. I have had dreams about Mini Coopers! Can't recall them - just know I wake up and a Mini was in my dreams... hope they aren't going to confine me to a mental unit!
This really has been difficult wait... and now I just need to sit back and let the next 2½ weeks go by. I need to seriously focus on something else!
This really has been difficult wait... and now I just need to sit back and let the next 2½ weeks go by. I need to seriously focus on something else!
I am even more excited now than before. So it looks like our MINI's will be heading over the pond together tinker!!
Im hopeing to have it the first week of September.
Anyone planning on starting an "All Aboard Fidelio" thread?
2nd Gear
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I found this link to a pretty good checkilist of things too look for when picking up our cars that i thought everyone would find usefull so Im posting it here for those that might want print it
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=92420
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=92420
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Port Hudson, LA
Way to go Tinker and bemmer!!! Wish Fidelio was making a stop in Charleston! I've got fingers and toes crossed for the Kline (can't remember the name) and the Patriot this week.
Tues.... does the two week warning mean that you are on a boat?
08 Laser Blue/Silver Clubman S etc, etc
4th Gear
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From: Omaha
Congrats Tinker! You got me all excited when I read your post, so I went and checked, but nothing is showing up for me (yet). I'm still clinging to hope that somehow I possibly made it onto the Western Highway last week, but really doubtful ... hoping to get on the Patriot this Friday!
4th Gear
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From: Omaha
). ASK MINI can't tell me anything more than that. I'm hoping to get on the Patriot this Friday.
3rd Gear
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From: Port Hudson, LA
Even though I could look up the VIN on the WW/Patriot, I'm hoping for the KLine Carribean Highway since it gets in to Charleston 3 days sooner!!
I still haven't placed my washing/detailing supplies order! I think I'm procrastinating til I know that my car is onboard.
08 Laser Blue/Silver Clubman S, etc, etc
I still haven't placed my washing/detailing supplies order! I think I'm procrastinating til I know that my car is onboard.
08 Laser Blue/Silver Clubman S, etc, etc
4th Gear
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From: SW FL
RoadTrip, what port are scheduled for? Did you try the WW's site with your Vin #?
Bemmer, your DS/B & my PW/B will have to meet at the buffet! Hope there is lots of good food on board for our journey across the pond!
I all hope everyone else gets on a ship - or is already on one! This whole waiting/patience game is extremely stressful!
I still think that they must be processing the Mini's now, so there still most definitely is time to get on the Fidelio!
Bemmer, your DS/B & my PW/B will have to meet at the buffet! Hope there is lots of good food on board for our journey across the pond!
I all hope everyone else gets on a ship - or is already on one! This whole waiting/patience game is extremely stressful!
I still think that they must be processing the Mini's now, so there still most definitely is time to get on the Fidelio!
6th Gear
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From: Houston
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: New Melle, MO
Tinker 06,
Not sure what port we are scheduled for -- how can I find out?
I did go to the WW's site to check VIN and received this message: "No tracking information is available for the Cargo ID you entered".
I'll check again later.
Not sure what port we are scheduled for -- how can I find out?
I did go to the WW's site to check VIN and received this message: "No tracking information is available for the Cargo ID you entered".
I'll check again later.
4th Gear
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From: SW FL
RoadTrip, look at your paperwork your dealer gave you, it tells a lot like your production # and what port your are scheduled for. Look for the Port Loc -
-Halifax, Nova Scotia (Port Loc = ?) : WW, ~6 days for transport
-New York City, NY (Port Loc = NYCPOA) : WW, ~8 days for transport (truly based in Jersey City, NJ)
-Charleston, SC (Port Loc = CHSPOA) : WW and K-Line, ~15 days on WW, ~13 days on K-Line
-Brunswick, GA (Port Loc = SSIPOA) : WW, ~17 days for transport (thanks to Bandit for the Loc Code!)
-Manzanillo, a.k.a. Panama Canal (Point of reference only) : WW, ~13 days
-Port Hueneme, CA (Port Loc = PHMPOA): WW, ~21 days for transport (thanks krim
-Halifax, Nova Scotia (Port Loc = ?) : WW, ~6 days for transport
-New York City, NY (Port Loc = NYCPOA) : WW, ~8 days for transport (truly based in Jersey City, NJ)
-Charleston, SC (Port Loc = CHSPOA) : WW and K-Line, ~15 days on WW, ~13 days on K-Line
-Brunswick, GA (Port Loc = SSIPOA) : WW, ~17 days for transport (thanks to Bandit for the Loc Code!)
-Manzanillo, a.k.a. Panama Canal (Point of reference only) : WW, ~13 days
-Port Hueneme, CA (Port Loc = PHMPOA): WW, ~21 days for transport (thanks krim
1st Gear
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From: Omaha, NE
Due in Charleston Aug. 21st, should have before Labor Day weekend!Chugiakgirl (maybe Mr. Wickham?) - I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing (hoping) you are also on the boat ... call your MA right away and find out!
Made my Monday ... yes!
4th Gear
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From: Omaha
Oh ... I am so excited, I have great news! My MA just called and let me know I MADE IT ONTO THE WESTERN HIGHWAY last Friday! Woo hoo ... I am en route! Woo Hoo!!!! Due in Charleston Aug. 21st, should have before Labor Day weekend!
Chugiakgirl (maybe Mr. Wickham?) - I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing (hoping) you are also on the boat ... call your MA right away and find out!
Made my Monday ... yes!
Due in Charleston Aug. 21st, should have before Labor Day weekend!Chugiakgirl (maybe Mr. Wickham?) - I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing (hoping) you are also on the boat ... call your MA right away and find out!
Made my Monday ... yes!
3rd Gear
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In response to twieland and Chugiakgirl's recent posts, which I will reference below:
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Do you remember when I made this post last Thursday?
Yeah.
I hate to say I told you so, but....
"I told you so!"
Congratz!
Oh ... I am so excited, I have great news! My MA just called and let me know I MADE IT ONTO THE WESTERN HIGHWAY last Friday! Woo hoo ... I am en route! Woo Hoo!!!! Due in Charleston Aug. 21st, should have before Labor Day weekend!
Chugiakgirl (maybe Mr. Wickham?) - I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing (hoping) you are also on the boat ... call your MA right away and find out!
Made my Monday ... yes!
Due in Charleston Aug. 21st, should have before Labor Day weekend!Chugiakgirl (maybe Mr. Wickham?) - I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing (hoping) you are also on the boat ... call your MA right away and find out!
Made my Monday ... yes!
Do you remember when I made this post last Thursday?
Hey guys, a week 31'er here.
Just as a word of advice:
To all those that are not yet showing up on the Independence II, it is very possible that you will be on the Western Highway but won't know it for a while. The ship that my MINI was on (Sierra Nevada) left the port on Aug. 1st. However, neither my MA's info nor ASK MINI automated's info reflected that I had actually gotten on a ship until Aug 5th! Then the OL was updated on the 6th to say "En Route".
In short, if you aren't updated tomorrow saying that you are "in transit" or "en route", don't fret. Give the system a few days to catch up. You should know for sure in a week or less.
Just wanted to give you possible K-Line'ers a bit of hope
Just as a word of advice:
To all those that are not yet showing up on the Independence II, it is very possible that you will be on the Western Highway but won't know it for a while. The ship that my MINI was on (Sierra Nevada) left the port on Aug. 1st. However, neither my MA's info nor ASK MINI automated's info reflected that I had actually gotten on a ship until Aug 5th! Then the OL was updated on the 6th to say "En Route".
In short, if you aren't updated tomorrow saying that you are "in transit" or "en route", don't fret. Give the system a few days to catch up. You should know for sure in a week or less.
Just wanted to give you possible K-Line'ers a bit of hope
I hate to say I told you so, but....
"I told you so!"
Congratz!
4th Gear
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From: Omaha
1st Gear
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From: Omaha, NE
Thanks!