All Aboard the Caribbean Highway, departed Southampton on September 12, 2008
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Woohoo! How exciting! Don't forget to post some pics.....it's so great to see pics of all these cars that are finally being united with their owners. Brings a tear to my eye. Aw.
#79
Okay, I just can't stand it!
I am happy for everyone who is getting their cars, that is great. But man it is not helping me out!!! It is making it harder and harder for me to wait.
I must say also that I am getting a little flack about the car from my wife. With everything that is happening with the economy in the last week, seems like a horrible time to buy a car. Like she said, if we had bought it a month ago we wouldn't really worry about it, but...Well when I ordered my car, I think it was six or seven years ago, okay, maybe it was August 5th, I had no idea things would be as crazy as they are right now.
Anyway, happy for everyone, but it is like Chrismas week when you are a kid, or maybe the week before a long overdue vacation as an adult, please oh please would October 4th just get here! Now I am going to have to look at my notes, I think that my MA said that it would arrive then, then they need a day or two. They are closed on Sunday, so that would mean Monday, or lord help me Tuesday. I CAN'T WAIT! Someone take a picture of their recent arrival to help the pain.
I must say also that I am getting a little flack about the car from my wife. With everything that is happening with the economy in the last week, seems like a horrible time to buy a car. Like she said, if we had bought it a month ago we wouldn't really worry about it, but...Well when I ordered my car, I think it was six or seven years ago, okay, maybe it was August 5th, I had no idea things would be as crazy as they are right now.
Anyway, happy for everyone, but it is like Chrismas week when you are a kid, or maybe the week before a long overdue vacation as an adult, please oh please would October 4th just get here! Now I am going to have to look at my notes, I think that my MA said that it would arrive then, then they need a day or two. They are closed on Sunday, so that would mean Monday, or lord help me Tuesday. I CAN'T WAIT! Someone take a picture of their recent arrival to help the pain.
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Anyway, Congrats to all of you from the CH on your new arrivals My day will come soon
MsBrit
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Glad to hear that the cars from the Caribbean Highway are starting to show.
I ordered on 08/20 after telling co-workers that the only way to get what you want for your birthday was to get it yourself.
Well, today is the birthday and I still didn't get what I wanted.
It can't be long if you folks are getting yours.
I ordered on 08/20 after telling co-workers that the only way to get what you want for your birthday was to get it yourself.
Well, today is the birthday and I still didn't get what I wanted.
It can't be long if you folks are getting yours.
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This is how bad it's gotten. I was sitting at my work desk and my cell phone started ringing. It didn't pop up a name so it's was either going to be a wrong number or some business calling me.
I was 100% sure it was going to be my MA calling to tell me when my car would arrive. Nope!
I can't even answer my phone anymore without getting my hopes up.
I was 100% sure it was going to be my MA calling to tell me when my car would arrive. Nope!
I can't even answer my phone anymore without getting my hopes up.
#83
Oh CRAP!
It is there! The dealer just called and told me that my Clubman is sitting at the dealer and when do I want to pick it up!
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
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It is there! The dealer just called and told me that my Clubman is sitting at the dealer and when do I want to pick it up!
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
I think the rest of the MIA MINIs from the CH will start showing up any time now. I think MINI just wants to give new owners a nice surprise.
I don't have a name either. And here's my dumb question: is this totally required? How can I name it when I haven't even met it yet???
#85
YAY!!
Gabby is sitting at the dealer waiting for us. Wife is at work so I will be going over this afternoon to grab some pictures. We will be "adopting" her officially on Saturday.
We sincerely hope all of the MINIs that sailed over on the Caribbean Highway with Gabby will bring their new "parents" as much happiness and trouble free motoring as ours have done.
Good luck to you all.
Bear and LAM
Gabby is sitting at the dealer waiting for us. Wife is at work so I will be going over this afternoon to grab some pictures. We will be "adopting" her officially on Saturday.
We sincerely hope all of the MINIs that sailed over on the Caribbean Highway with Gabby will bring their new "parents" as much happiness and trouble free motoring as ours have done.
Good luck to you all.
Bear and LAM
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It is there! The dealer just called and told me that my Clubman is sitting at the dealer and when do I want to pick it up!
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
I am excited, but at the same time hadn't planned on getting it until the weekend. Do I need to go today, drive it in to work tomorrow?
Is it a boy? A girl? Crap thought that I would have more time to think about a name.
Oh well, a good problem to have.
#87
I did ask, sort of
On my way home from work I will cruise the lot and see if I see anything for you.
Mine looked really sweet, although needed a bath. I got the roof rails which I haven't seen yet and thought that they really looked nice. I am having mud flaps put on, front and back, be more of a cruise mobile.
Anyway, good luck and I will report back if I see it.
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Here's mine!
I posted a couple more pix on the Week 36 thread, but here's my guy!
Have to tell you about my afternoon before going to the dealer for my 2:30 appointment. I had an exam today from 12:30 to 1:45, and then I was free. Normally students finish my exams in less than an hour, and most did, but there were a few who had to go for the full 75 minutes. While I don't believe in rushing students -- they're absolutely entitled to that time -- I was ready to climb the walls! Here's hoping we're all less jumpy once we get our MINIs!
Have to tell you about my afternoon before going to the dealer for my 2:30 appointment. I had an exam today from 12:30 to 1:45, and then I was free. Normally students finish my exams in less than an hour, and most did, but there were a few who had to go for the full 75 minutes. While I don't believe in rushing students -- they're absolutely entitled to that time -- I was ready to climb the walls! Here's hoping we're all less jumpy once we get our MINIs!
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Good and bad news
Picked up my car today (still working on the name). It is really cool, and a lot of fun. I was told that it is the first in the city with the roof rails, don't know if that is true, but it looks really sweet.
So, I pick her/it/he up, and have a very pleasurable drive home. Look over everything, decide to go get some supplies to keep her/it/he clean and looking nice. So far so good.
I live in a very hill and fun part of the city. One hill in particular is exceptionally steep (private hill) but it is the normal way that I go home. Anyway, I was going up the hill, heard the engine struggle a bit. But easily got up the hill. I think that it struggled a bit as I didn't hit the hill at speed, but I was in first so didn't think that should be a problem. I went the last 1/4 mile and as I turned in the driveway the check engine light popped on. Bummer.
Called the dealer and it was just too late to bring it in tonight, so they want to see it first thing on Monday. They said that I could drive it this weekend, but that I should really take it easy. So, I am really timid to drive it around too much before they look at it.
I will try to get some pictures and post them tomorrow.
So, I pick her/it/he up, and have a very pleasurable drive home. Look over everything, decide to go get some supplies to keep her/it/he clean and looking nice. So far so good.
I live in a very hill and fun part of the city. One hill in particular is exceptionally steep (private hill) but it is the normal way that I go home. Anyway, I was going up the hill, heard the engine struggle a bit. But easily got up the hill. I think that it struggled a bit as I didn't hit the hill at speed, but I was in first so didn't think that should be a problem. I went the last 1/4 mile and as I turned in the driveway the check engine light popped on. Bummer.
Called the dealer and it was just too late to bring it in tonight, so they want to see it first thing on Monday. They said that I could drive it this weekend, but that I should really take it easy. So, I am really timid to drive it around too much before they look at it.
I will try to get some pictures and post them tomorrow.
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