Week 34 (8/17-8/23/2009) Support Group
#652
Today is my day! I'm up and getting ready to get my MINI!
Train won't get to destination until this afternoon and then there will be a long LOVELY drive back home before any photos can be posted, but I'll let you know how it goes.
I went out on a spending spree for new CD's last night, plus my daughter appears to have burned me a stack of new CD's, left on my doorstep, about 3" high overnight for the drive home.
My only regret is that my dog can't ride the train and join us for the maiden voyage. Oh well, we'll have one ride with clean interior windows I guess!
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I went out on a spending spree for new CD's last night, plus my daughter appears to have burned me a stack of new CD's, left on my doorstep, about 3" high overnight for the drive home.
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My only regret is that my dog can't ride the train and join us for the maiden voyage. Oh well, we'll have one ride with clean interior windows I guess!
#654
[quote=blouise;2874121]Today is my day! I'm up and getting ready to get my MINI!
Train won't get to destination until this afternoon and then there will be a long LOVELY drive back home before any photos can be posted, but I'll let you know how it goes.
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Blouise - congrats!!! I'm so excited for you!
I can't wait to hear about your first drive in your new baby and see pictures.
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Blouise - congrats!!! I'm so excited for you!
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#655
Yes. Pictures with and without the dog!!
#657
Today is my day! I'm up and getting ready to get my MINI!
Train won't get to destination until this afternoon and then there will be a long LOVELY drive back home before any photos can be posted, but I'll let you know how it goes.
I went out on a spending spree for new CD's last night, plus my daughter appears to have burned me a stack of new CD's, left on my doorstep, about 3" high overnight for the drive home.
My only regret is that my dog can't ride the train and join us for the maiden voyage. Oh well, we'll have one ride with clean interior windows I guess!
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I went out on a spending spree for new CD's last night, plus my daughter appears to have burned me a stack of new CD's, left on my doorstep, about 3" high overnight for the drive home.
![LOL](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif)
My only regret is that my dog can't ride the train and join us for the maiden voyage. Oh well, we'll have one ride with clean interior windows I guess!
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My dealer said that it is supposed to be in on Friday, but it could be as early as today. Lets hope for that call!!!
I will keep a look out for Peppo on the streets!
#658
Y2K - Faust arrived in Halifax this morning at 352 CST this morning. She's scheduled to leave at 930 CST. Here are a few webcams (thanks UAL Kingpin!):
http://www.halifaxwebcam.ca/live/ind...M=chebuctohead
http://www.halifaxwebcam.ca/live/ind...M=harboursouth
Maybe, just maybe, we can catch a glimpse of her....
http://www.halifaxwebcam.ca/live/ind...M=chebuctohead
http://www.halifaxwebcam.ca/live/ind...M=harboursouth
Maybe, just maybe, we can catch a glimpse of her....
#659
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Enjoy your day and the drive home - this day will be etched in your memory for a long time. I'm dying of envy!
#661
#662
Mine is supposed to be at the dealer sometimes this week. Apparently, from what I'm seeing, the arrival is pretty much last minute for most people (ie. the phone call of 'its here') so I need to stop obsessing.
Unfortunately my MA hasn't yet ordered my HC shifter/boot & e-brake. Hopefully everything will meet up at the same time and I may be able to get it this weekend.
Now I have to go and order floormats.
Unfortunately my MA hasn't yet ordered my HC shifter/boot & e-brake. Hopefully everything will meet up at the same time and I may be able to get it this weekend.
Now I have to go and order floormats.
#663
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#665
SO EXCITED!
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Rayratt: Really the 26th? I am between Socal and Washington (In the SF Bay Area), so hopefully I can pick my mini up sometime around there. My MA told me she isn't sure when I can pick it up until it's offloaded. I really hope it's the weekend of the 26th, I leave for two weeks starting Oct 3 and it would suck to have to wait an additional 2 weeks (!) knowing my mini is sitting at the dealer getting ogled by others =)
#670
Rayratt: Really the 26th? I am between Socal and Washington (In the SF Bay Area), so hopefully I can pick my mini up sometime around there. My MA told me she isn't sure when I can pick it up until it's offloaded. I really hope it's the weekend of the 26th, I leave for two weeks starting Oct 3 and it would suck to have to wait an additional 2 weeks (!) knowing my mini is sitting at the dealer getting ogled by others =)
I can only hope he knows what he is talking about. I am a little concerned that the VDC might not operate on weekends - if so, I can just hope Twiggy gets processed on Friday (the ship arrives at 6 am last I heard) and can catch a truck heading to Portland and Seattle by next Monday. Twiggy should be in the first seven cars off the ship, and thus first in line to be processed at the VDC.
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Whatever - I am going to be a basket case by next weekend!
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By the way, norcaltinkerbell, I almost ordered the same colors as your MINI (and same as Maui Meg's MINI). The Portland dealer had no Horizon Blue or Nightfire Red cars in stock, so we drove to Tacoma (Fife) to see theirs (they had several Horizon Blue but only one Nightfire Red car - all with sunroofs which I knew I did not want). They had the two colors parked next to each other - it was a tough choice, but I decided to go with the red.
Last edited by RayRatt; 09-16-2009 at 09:10 PM.
#671
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been around. I'd give you details as to my two sick-days, but it can get a little graphic!
Congrats you lucky lot who already have your cars, and those sounding soon to get yours!
Mine is now probably alongside American waters, having left Halifax in the wee hours. Time is ticking down!
Congrats you lucky lot who already have your cars, and those sounding soon to get yours!
Mine is now probably alongside American waters, having left Halifax in the wee hours. Time is ticking down!
#672
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#675
Here she is! I had a delightful four hour drive home from the dealers last evening. I couldn't help but blast my brights and driver's lights once in awhile just to see the sun come out again!
I got over 38 mpg in spite of being off the main highways and climbing up and down 1000' elevations for the first hour.
One cool thing I didn't know prior to pick up- ambient lighting changes...
I wanted to crank up the music louder, but thought I might offend my partner... I did pretty well with the gifted music from daughters. John Lennon got the first shot at being heard and it was a good choice!. More photos to come. Now to get the bugs off the front of the car already
I only wish that we all had our cars already! I even let my husband drive for awhile last night. lol
UGH! I cant manage my new photo imaging program and get my photo small enough to attach this morning! GRRR.... I have to get to work. I guess I'll have to try again tonight!
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One cool thing I didn't know prior to pick up- ambient lighting changes...
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
I wanted to crank up the music louder, but thought I might offend my partner... I did pretty well with the gifted music from daughters. John Lennon got the first shot at being heard and it was a good choice!. More photos to come. Now to get the bugs off the front of the car already
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I only wish that we all had our cars already! I even let my husband drive for awhile last night. lol
UGH! I cant manage my new photo imaging program and get my photo small enough to attach this morning! GRRR.... I have to get to work. I guess I'll have to try again tonight!