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R50/53 The last AIDA baby comes home

Old Sep 24, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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I finally got the call today....i get to pick up my baby..tentatively named Siobhan (i liked the name) on Thursday....let me keep you all up to date with my prolonged timetable:
Ordered 5/4/02
Born 8/7/02
Set Sail on AIDA 8/21/02
Became an American Citizen 8/29/02
Hit the VDC 9/5/02
Released to carrier 9/17/02
Dealership 9/24/02

Seemed to take a long time with no repairs needed....i cant wait to get my baby....she needs me :smile:

Wish me luck
 
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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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good luck to you! I know I'm jealous....and, thanks for posting the time table...I was wondering how long all of that stuff takes
 
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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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Congrats!! It has been a long wait! My MINI, Lucy came home on 9/16 and we have had a blast so far. Have fun, now the wait until Thursday and it's all over. :smile: I have already started to forget my timetable.
7/9 ordered
8/15 finished one day early
8/21 left on the AIDA
8/31 went to VDC
9/12 released to carrier
9/13 arrived at my dealership
9/16 picked her up
 
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 06:57 AM
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Congratulations! Time to bring your baby home.
sdb
 
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