Week 11 (3/08/09-3/14/09) Support Group
#128
I just pulled up the schedule for the Topeka.
Port.......................Arrive................. Departure
Southampton, UK......3/14....................3/14
New York, NY...........3/24....................3/24
Manzanillo, Panama...3/29....................3/29
Port Hueneme, CA.....4/6......................4/7
I'm surprised that the boat only stays in each port for one day (except Port Hueneme).
Port.......................Arrive................. Departure
Southampton, UK......3/14....................3/14
New York, NY...........3/24....................3/24
Manzanillo, Panama...3/29....................3/29
Port Hueneme, CA.....4/6......................4/7
I'm surprised that the boat only stays in each port for one day (except Port Hueneme).
#129
Cameroon - are you officially "Awaiting Transport" now? I've got my fingers crossed you make it on to the TORRENS. How many days do you have between your production finish date and the TORRENS departure date?
I am getting nervous I won't make the 3/13 TOPEKA (production finish date is 3/11). I think that's my only hope of getting the car in before 3/31 and getting the 2.9% financing.
I am getting nervous I won't make the 3/13 TOPEKA (production finish date is 3/11). I think that's my only hope of getting the car in before 3/31 and getting the 2.9% financing.
Don't despair, even though it seems the trip slipped by a day, maybe it'll move back up or the trip will go faster than expected.
#130
I just pulled up the schedule for the Topeka.
Port.......................Arrive................. Departure
Southampton, UK......3/14....................3/14
New York, NY...........3/24....................3/24
Manzanillo, Panama...3/29....................3/29
Port Hueneme, CA.....4/6......................4/7
I'm surprised that the boat only stays in each port for one day (except Port Hueneme).
Port.......................Arrive................. Departure
Southampton, UK......3/14....................3/14
New York, NY...........3/24....................3/24
Manzanillo, Panama...3/29....................3/29
Port Hueneme, CA.....4/6......................4/7
I'm surprised that the boat only stays in each port for one day (except Port Hueneme).
#131
Thanks for the ship tracking website. I entered my VIN but it lists no records. Maybe it will by later today/tomorrow. If the ship leaves on the 10th, then I guess still plenty of time to make it onboard and not load on next ship. Guess it depends on how crowded the dock is right now with cars before us.
If we really want to get into this...maybe we should check the weather out there right now. Our cars may be enjoying a nice sunny day while waiting to be shipped.
If we really want to get into this...maybe we should check the weather out there right now. Our cars may be enjoying a nice sunny day while waiting to be shipped.
#132
OK, I admit to being a week 7 interloper, but have enjoyed following this thread. I have been able to reach out and touch my new MCS and peer through the window, as it arrived at the local dealer two days ago. I am not, however, taking delivery until later in the month.
Hang in there folks, soon you will catch a glimpse of your new baby such as this one :
Hang in there folks, soon you will catch a glimpse of your new baby such as this one :
#134
#135
Have you joined (or going to join) DC Metro Mini's (DCMM - http://dcmetrominis.org/)?
Last edited by cameroon; 03-08-2009 at 05:35 AM.
#136
OK, I admit to being a week 7 interloper, but have enjoyed following this thread. I have been able to reach out and touch my new MCS and peer through the window, as it arrived at the local dealer two days ago. I am not, however, taking delivery until later in the month.
Hang in there folks, soon you will catch a glimpse of your new baby such as this one :
Hang in there folks, soon you will catch a glimpse of your new baby such as this one :
#138
Cameroon,
I can't believe we have people posting from all over and here you and I are potentially having our MINIs coming over on the same ship and bound for the same dealership. Yep...same dealership !! Maybe we should car pool over to pick'em up !
You live over near Carlyle Grand Cafe ? I sometimes commuted to work by bike when our office was in Crystal City. I would go along the WO&D Bike Path and then cut thru the stores/restaurants there in Shirlington to take the bike/pedestrian Rte395 crossover to then eventually drop into Crystal City.
I have only looked at the DCMM one time. This is all too new for me. Maybe during this next week I will get a chance to see what it is all about.
This started with buying a car that put a smile on my face...now it's turning into a way of life.
I can't believe we have people posting from all over and here you and I are potentially having our MINIs coming over on the same ship and bound for the same dealership. Yep...same dealership !! Maybe we should car pool over to pick'em up !
You live over near Carlyle Grand Cafe ? I sometimes commuted to work by bike when our office was in Crystal City. I would go along the WO&D Bike Path and then cut thru the stores/restaurants there in Shirlington to take the bike/pedestrian Rte395 crossover to then eventually drop into Crystal City.
I have only looked at the DCMM one time. This is all too new for me. Maybe during this next week I will get a chance to see what it is all about.
This started with buying a car that put a smile on my face...now it's turning into a way of life.
#139
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#140
Bogs,
You are right about the odds. Actually, you would think many would discover their MINIs bound for same dealership. Even though many access this Forum/Website, I bet it is still a minority compared to the many that order cars. So, I suspect there are other MINIs coming to the dealership, just that those individuals either have not logged onto this website or not enough details of where they come from, etc hooked people/MINIs together.
You are right about the odds. Actually, you would think many would discover their MINIs bound for same dealership. Even though many access this Forum/Website, I bet it is still a minority compared to the many that order cars. So, I suspect there are other MINIs coming to the dealership, just that those individuals either have not logged onto this website or not enough details of where they come from, etc hooked people/MINIs together.
#141
Cameroon,
I can't believe we have people posting from all over and here you and I are potentially having our MINIs coming over on the same ship and bound for the same dealership. Yep...same dealership !! Maybe we should car pool over to pick'em up !
You live over near Carlyle Grand Cafe ? I sometimes commuted to work by bike when our office was in Crystal City. I would go along the WO&D Bike Path and then cut thru the stores/restaurants there in Shirlington to take the bike/pedestrian Rte395 crossover to then eventually drop into Crystal City.
I have only looked at the DCMM one time. This is all too new for me. Maybe during this next week I will get a chance to see what it is all about.
This started with buying a car that put a smile on my face...now it's turning into a way of life.
I can't believe we have people posting from all over and here you and I are potentially having our MINIs coming over on the same ship and bound for the same dealership. Yep...same dealership !! Maybe we should car pool over to pick'em up !
You live over near Carlyle Grand Cafe ? I sometimes commuted to work by bike when our office was in Crystal City. I would go along the WO&D Bike Path and then cut thru the stores/restaurants there in Shirlington to take the bike/pedestrian Rte395 crossover to then eventually drop into Crystal City.
I have only looked at the DCMM one time. This is all too new for me. Maybe during this next week I will get a chance to see what it is all about.
This started with buying a car that put a smile on my face...now it's turning into a way of life.
And yeah, I live maybe 1/3 of a mile from the Carlyle. It's awesome when the weather's nice, just walk down for a pick of about 20 different restaurants. Granted, if the weather's nice the rest of the area has the same thought so they're all crowded, but it's still fun Used to work in Crystal City up until about last year, now I'm at a satellite office down near the 395/495 interchange.
I kind of wish the DCMM forums were readable without being a member so potential members could get an idea beyond what's posted to the main website. So PM me if you've got any questions about it so we don't hijack the thread
#143
Yeah, even the shipping site doesn't appear to be updating beyond things getting delivered/discharged. Dunno if that's because vehicles that were done Thursday/Friday don't end up on trains until Monday or because the vehicles are already moved, but just not entered over the weekend. Guess I'll find out tomorrow
#144
I noticed at least one posting thread where they had a webcam of the shipping point. Also, I believe I saw some link that gave an overhead of the MINIs awaiting loading down at the dock but you have to increase the maginification quite a bit. Anyone have the best links for viewing dock activity ? Maybe we can track the freighter coming to the dock and/or spot our MINIs at the pier...or at least use our imagination along with an update from the VIN & freighter loading status.
#145
Well, we've got a couple tracking tools at our disposal for figuring out where various ships are, though I haven't seen any good cameras.
Port of Zeebrugge - This is the port that TORRENS, TOPEKA and FAUST stop at before heading to Southampton (probably most of the other WW ships carrying MINIs too). The links on the left-hand side show (from top to bottom), Inbound ships, In port ships and I think ships that have left.
Then there's the AIS site for Southampton, which has live traffic for the port. You can even listen to radio traffic, channels 11 & 12. I don't know how active they are, but it's there anyway
From that AIS site, if you switch it over to the Satellite view (or use Google Maps or Google Earth), you can definitely see MINIs parked on a parking garage like structure. They're off of Test road (south of the University of Southampton).
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Ok, so maybe I had a slow day
Port of Zeebrugge - This is the port that TORRENS, TOPEKA and FAUST stop at before heading to Southampton (probably most of the other WW ships carrying MINIs too). The links on the left-hand side show (from top to bottom), Inbound ships, In port ships and I think ships that have left.
Then there's the AIS site for Southampton, which has live traffic for the port. You can even listen to radio traffic, channels 11 & 12. I don't know how active they are, but it's there anyway
From that AIS site, if you switch it over to the Satellite view (or use Google Maps or Google Earth), you can definitely see MINIs parked on a parking garage like structure. They're off of Test road (south of the University of Southampton).
.....
Ok, so maybe I had a slow day
#149
......Then there's the AIS site for Southampton, which has live traffic for the port. You can even listen to radio traffic, channels 11 & 12. I don't know how active they are, but it's there anyway
From that AIS site, if you switch it over to the Satellite view (or use Google Maps or Google Earth), you can definitely see MINIs parked on a parking garage like structure. They're off of Test road (south of the University of Southampton).
.....
Ok, so maybe I had a slow day
From that AIS site, if you switch it over to the Satellite view (or use Google Maps or Google Earth), you can definitely see MINIs parked on a parking garage like structure. They're off of Test road (south of the University of Southampton).
.....
Ok, so maybe I had a slow day
Great reference !
Looking at the AIS site, seems like a maxi number of MINIs waiting to go. I wonder how many they can fit on the freighter and the freighter may be partially filled already. Well, it's not a done deal...Our MINIs may not make the cut. I guess we will see how this all pans out by Tuesday - Checking the status updates.
#150
Great reference !
Looking at the AIS site, seems like a maxi number of MINIs waiting to go. I wonder how many they can fit on the freighter and the freighter may be partially filled already. Well, it's not a done deal...Our MINIs may not make the cut. I guess we will see how this all pans out by Tuesday - Checking the status updates.
Looking at the AIS site, seems like a maxi number of MINIs waiting to go. I wonder how many they can fit on the freighter and the freighter may be partially filled already. Well, it's not a done deal...Our MINIs may not make the cut. I guess we will see how this all pans out by Tuesday - Checking the status updates.
I'm hoping to see tomorrow if the status on the WW site changes to received and booked. Granted it can still change up until the ship leaves port with/without the cars. Even had someone get on a ship, which left port but had to return and they got offloaded and stuck behind for another - think it was a Week 4 person!