Week 40 of 2009 Super Support Thread
I just spoke with Port Hueneme shipping info. And they said the Turandot is coming in early in the morning on Friday. It should take most of the day to unload the cars. So it looks like not much will happen until Monday.
So the only unknown is how long it will take for the distribution center to deal with our cars and get them on the trucks to the various dealers. I am still thinking that my dealer in Long beach CA should have the car by Friday.
Ron
So the only unknown is how long it will take for the distribution center to deal with our cars and get them on the trucks to the various dealers. I am still thinking that my dealer in Long beach CA should have the car by Friday.
Ron
I would say Tuesday. If they process on Monday (let's hope they work Saturday) it's only at most 2 hours to Long Beach from Port Hueneme. You lucky dog!
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When I checked Mini USA status it actually had an estimated delivery date of 10/30/09. Could it be possible?
Could we be cruising around on Halloween in our convertible? How cool would that be?
Trick or Treat?
What are you?
I'm a happy MINI owner! Can't you tell?
Could we be cruising around on Halloween in our convertible? How cool would that be?
Trick or Treat?
What are you?
I'm a happy MINI owner! Can't you tell?
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Wow! You DID live all over the county! We're up in the North County, but pretty far inland. Right at the base of Palomar Mountain. That's one of the reasons I'm looking forward to the Mini- lots of wonderfully curvy roads on my commute every day. Should be just a bit more fun than the Versa I'm driving now. My only worries are getting it up and down the dirt road we live on...but if I have to take it easy for a few minutes until I'm on pavement I'm sure I'll manage
Jay
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And just ran off the screen again. Don't believe it will show up again on marinetraffic until south of California. Looks to be scheduled for the locks on the 31st at 1800.
Last edited by kalililly; Oct 28, 2009 at 08:49 PM.
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Hey,
My MA sent me an email yesterday to let me know that my Mini was at the dealership. I can pick up on Wednesday, Tuesday is the MA's day off. I guess I can't fault the guy for taking a day off. I can wait one more day. Not bad, ordered on Saturday, Septmeber 19th and delivered October 26th. Pretty amazing when you think about the whole process. Good luck to those still waiting. I will be in touch after I take delivery.
Go Phillies!
Tommy
My MA sent me an email yesterday to let me know that my Mini was at the dealership. I can pick up on Wednesday, Tuesday is the MA's day off. I guess I can't fault the guy for taking a day off. I can wait one more day. Not bad, ordered on Saturday, Septmeber 19th and delivered October 26th. Pretty amazing when you think about the whole process. Good luck to those still waiting. I will be in touch after I take delivery.
Go Phillies!
Tommy
Yeah, I still can't find the Turandot, but it better show up tomorrow at Port Hueneme or I'll throw a tantrum. LOL J/K It will be the only sunshine my car will have before it comes to Colorado.
It will be the only sunshine my car will have before it comes to Colorado.
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The Turandot re-appears!
The Turandot has made its way far enough up the west coast to be tracked on the Marine Traffic site again:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...ntery=32.00067
So close...
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...ntery=32.00067
So close...
Last edited by El Cid; Oct 29, 2009 at 06:33 PM.
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Good site, just scroll down...
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
Just realized you were looking for webcams....
Don Carlos is now listed for Nov 4th, 1200. Interesting is Tarifa is scheduled same day and it isn't scheduled for Port Hueneme until 3 days after Don Carlos. These may just be estimates as they don't say 'booked'.
Last edited by kalililly; Oct 29, 2009 at 05:44 PM. Reason: Added webcam site
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Looks like Don Carlos might start showing up on sailwx again. Showing just NE of Cuba heading south to Panama.
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=SICN
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=SICN
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Did see a blue MCS headed north on Santa Fe this afternoon on our way home. Next week shows us getting back into the 60's, so if it holds up you shouldn't have any worries getting it home
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Amazing!
http://boydsteamship.com/booking.php
Good site, just scroll down...
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
Just realized you were looking for webcams....
Don Carlos is now listed for Nov 4th, 1200. Interesting is Tarifa is scheduled same day and it isn't scheduled for Port Hueneme until 3 days after Don Carlos. These may just be estimates as they don't say 'booked'.
Good site, just scroll down...
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
Just realized you were looking for webcams....
Don Carlos is now listed for Nov 4th, 1200. Interesting is Tarifa is scheduled same day and it isn't scheduled for Port Hueneme until 3 days after Don Carlos. These may just be estimates as they don't say 'booked'.
J
Looking forward to some nice weather...Hope I get him by next weekend. Just hoping.
WOO HOO!!!!!
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...mmsi=265287000
Last edited by El Cid; Oct 29, 2009 at 07:26 PM.
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Update
Hey,
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
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Hey,
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
Great that you now have it Bad about the rock, hope no damage but just a loud noise But the weekend is just about here and you get to play Get us a picture this weekend...
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Hey,
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
Did not pick up yesterday (Wednesday). MA fell and hurt his back & had to go home early, my ride out to the dealership, my wife, late meeting... had to wait another day. Worked out well in the end. I picked my car up today early in the morning. I think it was better to go through everything in the day light. What a great looking car. Everything went well and I was on my way - in to work - that part sucked. Wait until you insert that little disk and push the start button - So Cool! Already christened with a stone hitting the windshield on the Schuylkill Expressway. Anyone from around Philly can relate to that. I thought I knew all the settings and how to's from reading the forums and the online manual. I don't know jack. I can't wait for daylight to get into the car and figure out the personal settings, radio presets and all the other cool stuff. Push that start button and head off to ahhh - Work. It's Friday and I will be looking for a couple of long rides over the weekend.
Hang in there those who are still waiting. Soon we will all know the thrill of hitting that start button.
Tommy
Jay
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Turandot docked...
....and hopefully unloading as we speak, but it's still 7am in California, so they've got all day. If you go to http://marinetraffic.com/ais/ and zoom in, you can see it sitting right there in the dock.
Does anyone know whether the VDC works over the weekend?
Does anyone know whether the VDC works over the weekend?