Week 11 (3/08/09-3/14/09) Support Group
#153
Found another cool tool, weather forecasts in the north Atlantic http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forec...tlantic&tim=06
That's the +6 hours forecast, but it has all the way up to +180 hours. The rainfall is easy enough, but no idea how to read the wind speed portion.
That's the +6 hours forecast, but it has all the way up to +180 hours. The rainfall is easy enough, but no idea how to read the wind speed portion.
#154
Estimating 3000 MINIs can park there, waiting for a ride. The Faust can hold 7500. I am impressed by such things
#155
#156
Just a couple more days until it's built! I suppose if you caught some lucky breaks you could make the TOPEKA, but I think you're right to figure on the FAUST.
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#159
Found another tracking site, and this one actually has positional info for the TORRENS: http://aprs.fi/info/232248000 (that's actually the link to the TORRENS info). Looks like it's scheduled into Southampton at 8am.
#160
Right now, I do not think I am booked on the Torrens. I went to the link that was listed on the first page of "1st Gear" for WW tracking. When that link opens up, it has blocks in which to enter your ID number. I selected the one on the far right (Cargo ID) and put in my VIN number but no records were found. I then tried putting in the VIN number in the other blocks but it also indicated "No records". The write-up on the first page of 1st gear indicated that you first select "Auto Tracking" on the far right but I did not see any menu on the far right - Only 3 blocks to choose from to enter data - Cargo ID, Bill Of Lading and something else. Am I entering this right ?
#161
Right now, I do not think I am booked on the Torrens. I went to the link that was listed on the first page of "1st Gear" for WW tracking. When that link opens up, it has blocks in which to enter your ID number. I selected the one on the far right (Cargo ID) and put in my VIN number but no records were found. I then tried putting in the VIN number in the other blocks but it also indicated "No records". The write-up on the first page of 1st gear indicated that you first select "Auto Tracking" on the far right but I did not see any menu on the far right - Only 3 blocks to choose from to enter data - Cargo ID, Bill Of Lading and something else. Am I entering this right ?
I think they must not transport vehicles on the weekends anymore either, since I was done building 3/5 but didn't show up until today. So I'd say check it out tomorrow morning as well. They ship doesn't even get into port until like 8am, so I think you've got some time to arrive and be booked.
#162
I was looking at that link you posted and the Torrens appears to be about 12+ KM away from Southampton. Maybe it is close enough right now to be picked up by the google link satellite view ? Before I shut my PC for the night...I am going to check that link and see if it can be seen approaching Southampton.
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Now THAT is cool. Look at all those MINIs waiting to go home!
#165
Sorry I've been a bit MIA for a while guys, but I've been keeping track and glad to hear everyone if moving along nicely (although not nearly as fast as we'd all like )
I just spoke with ASKMINI and I'm in the bodyshop, and still scheduled for completion on the 12th.
Let's hope I'm on the Faust on the 17th as well, my Cooper can buddy up with Perihelion's for the ride over..
I spent yesterday reorganizing my CD's, just to keep myself busy and distracted from this agonizing wait!
I just spoke with ASKMINI and I'm in the bodyshop, and still scheduled for completion on the 12th.
Let's hope I'm on the Faust on the 17th as well, my Cooper can buddy up with Perihelion's for the ride over..
I spent yesterday reorganizing my CD's, just to keep myself busy and distracted from this agonizing wait!
#166
Sorry I've been a bit MIA for a while guys, but I've been keeping track and glad to hear everyone if moving along nicely (although not nearly as fast as we'd all like )
I just spoke with ASKMINI and I'm in the bodyshop, and still scheduled for completion on the 12th.
Let's hope I'm on the Faust on the 17th as well, my Cooper can buddy up with Perihelion's for the ride over..
I spent yesterday reorganizing my CD's, just to keep myself busy and distracted from this agonizing wait!
I just spoke with ASKMINI and I'm in the bodyshop, and still scheduled for completion on the 12th.
Let's hope I'm on the Faust on the 17th as well, my Cooper can buddy up with Perihelion's for the ride over..
I spent yesterday reorganizing my CD's, just to keep myself busy and distracted from this agonizing wait!
Good idea about the keeping busy. Guess it'd be a perfect time to do some almost-spring cleaning or something
#170
Right now, I do not think I am booked on the Torrens. I went to the link that was listed on the first page of "1st Gear" for WW tracking. When that link opens up, it has blocks in which to enter your ID number. I selected the one on the far right (Cargo ID) and put in my VIN number but no records were found. I then tried putting in the VIN number in the other blocks but it also indicated "No records". The write-up on the first page of 1st gear indicated that you first select "Auto Tracking" on the far right but I did not see any menu on the far right - Only 3 blocks to choose from to enter data - Cargo ID, Bill Of Lading and something else. Am I entering this right ?
#171
#173
Thanks, here's hoping there's no delays to bad weather or mechanical trouble
Well I couldn't visually see my car being loaded, but every 10-15 minutes during the day I'd search the WW site with the "Cargo ID" of WMWM%, which shows all (or maybe most? Not sure if all MINI VINs start with WMWM) of the MINI cargo. Cars seemed to be loaded/tagged at the rate of about 5-7/minute sometimes with delays but I don't know the process used. I could also tell when they got a lunch break (about an hour with no cars loaded).
I'm hoping that last on means first off
There were a bunch of cars that arrived today from the plant and were loaded, so I'm hoping OLarryR was in that group.
I'm hoping that last on means first off
There were a bunch of cars that arrived today from the plant and were loaded, so I'm hoping OLarryR was in that group.
#174
Here is to "Fair winds and following seas" for the Torrens.
I found the Topek. It looks like it is in Germany and should be heading for Southampton soon.