Looks like the Manon made it to Canada! Next stop NY/NJ! Whooo hoooo!!!

 

Madmike *high Five*

 

For those who are aboard the Emden: Based on most recent update at sailwx.info (and based on my calculations--always risky),we can estimate that our Mini's are at approximately 73 degrees W, or something less than 300 nautical miles out of Baltimore at 0600 this morining. Suggests to me that she will be at the docks between 1200 and 1800 on the 27th--as expected. (I'm assuming a significant slowdown from the present 14-15 knots per hr in order to navigate the last 100 miles or so.) For us Charleston debarkees, things are still looking good for arrival there on 29JUN, which is what the Port of Charleston shows for her. So, assuming she will unload on 30JUN, I'm gussing that our Mini's should be in Spartenburg NLT 3JUN, just in time for the 4th of July holiday. More guessing: Guess the distribution center works a regular 40 hr week and takes holidays. Given this, all of our Mini's will be on a truck by 7JUL and headed for the dealers. Think I'm looking at a 8JUL-11JUL delivery at MINI of Nashville. Did I mention already that the '06 version of the MCS is the crown of creation in the Mini world? Or that they are amazing creatures for the money? Or that I'm stupid excited about driving this car? Etc? (Just didn't want you to think I had lost any enthusiasm . . . .)

 

Rain in NYC... i hope this doesnt affect the schedule for the Manon cars being unloaded here today.

So how long will it take to clear the processing center and on to the delivery truck?

 

At this point, both Manon and Liberty tracking is nonexistent via the ww maps, however the port schedules seem to be accurate. Manon and Liberty are both due to dock in NYC today.

 

I was told they normally just spend about 3 days at the Distribution Centre and then off to the dealers. I'm hopin Morristown Mini is gonna be calling me earlier than the 15th July which is what they quoted me.

Can't take that long to get from NYC docks to Morristown even with the rain!!

 

I might be holding my breath but i was hoping to get it before the July 4th weekend

Yowza!

Was thinking of taking the mrs on a road trip of sorts... fingers crossed. My MA didnt give any dates nor is he responding to any emails...

 

4th July !! That would be fantastic but I didn't think that achievable. Does anyone else know what a realistic timescale could be? acitydweller has just got me going again !!!!!!!

 

well lets just say it is delivered to the dock today, 26Jun... and takes 3 days at the preparation center.

I dont have any Accessories on my car so I hope it should be ready for delivery by thurs-friday? Prestige mini is in Mahwah NJ and probably about 30 miles or less from the docks. If there is anything that could be done to accellerate this process, let me know... I am hoping for a saturday or monday pickup... am i crazy or what?

i may be getting ahead of myself but hay... im friggin excited

 

Ok. apologies first, as It appears i am saturating this thread. MA just called and said the car can be at the dealership as soon as tomorrow (tuesday) or latest Thursday. He started working out the payment details.

Looks like I'll have my mini before the July 4th weekeend!!!

 

Oh My God!!! You lucky devil

I'm going to call my guy right now!

 

If I was in your shoes...I'd saturate something other than this thread!

Man...lucky dog...

I'm still just hoping I'm on the K-Line Emden and mine was complete on June 10th.

 

acitydweller and shafTT - you are both very lucky to live where you live! I wish Homestar could be home that early! I have a beautiful 200 mile drive scheduled for July 7th and 8th, but I don't think Homestar will be ready for it. I hope you both get yours before the 4th

 

Haha...quote of the day!

 

Thanks MiniAficiando...if I still lived back in the UK I would be even luckier though and I could have picked it up 3 weeks ago !!

The wait is killing me!

 

congrats guys... you make me jealous still gotta wait a couple weeks for mine.. sigh...

 

Thanks. I know for certain that the Manon is unloading cars today! I tracked it on AISLive.com. It stopped at both NJ drop-off ports (currently at 2nd port). I thought they only went to one drop-off port (the first map, see attached).

I'm excited to hear how quickly the cars could be processed. If 3-4 days is the case, I too may be driving my Mini before the 4th of July!

 

The Manon ship tracking pictures didn't post! Seems the files size were too large... resized see pictures below.

 

The second picture 'map' (right) shows the Manon's current position.

 

Here's the latest positioning for ships in the Atlantic South area... I see a ship called the Emden. Not sure if this is your ship, but it's there!

 

Thanks, Odas Koger, for the updates!!!! I know mine is going to Charleston, so I am hoping it will get there on the 30th....Friday....WOW! Mine has to be driven all the way to Dallas though, so maybe about a 2 day drive time? Too bad the 4th is coming next week. I guess mine probably won't be getting to the dealer at the earliest until the 7th. I am having a security system installed so I'll have to wait until the dealer is done with that. May around the 14th? So about 2 1/2 more weeks.....????

 

Congrats to you East Coast MANON mates!

You should have a fun 4th of J. celebration...
remember to keep the revs down, and send out a pic to this thread when you bring em home!

Sir Mini

 

YES! Everyone that has been a part of this support group, post your pictures as soon as you can! For those of us that have a little longer wait, the pictures may help pass the time a little!!

 

Me and you pezmaster31, mine is still waiting transport. For those who will be getting their baby soon, please post pictures.

 

Ahoy, MiniAficianado,

Planning on any roof graphics or stripes?
I've got a plan to add a checkered top in a few months time-
September. Or are you getting some things done at the dealer?

Sir Mini
Other side of Highview Ave.!