The Manon is back in range and closing in on NYC.

 

I was beginning to believe they were back to making those loops,... all the way across the Atlantic

 

Now if we would just hear something from the Don Carlos. Going on 24 hours since the last report. Some of you should be getting your new cars real soon!!!! And some of us still have weeks to go...I'm not jealous or anything

 

The latest booking update shows the Turandot running about a day behind:

http://www.pancanal.com/evtms-rpts/agents/SY5700RP.pdf

Scheduled to enter the first Lock at 6:00am tomorrow morning, and depart the last Lock at 3:10pm that afternoon (currently page #8).

 

... That 3.9 % Financing offers until valid until Nov 2???? My car's still on the boat...

 

Clive is at the dealership and I pick him up tomorrow night!

 

I think the Turandot is probably still on time. The original booking schedule from Boyd Steam Ship showed it arriving 10/21 and transiting 10/22. Likewise, the WW site showed it arriving at Manzanillo (which is on the Atlantic side) 10/21. As of this morning, the WW site shows Manzanillo in RED, showing that the ship has sailed from that Port on time. So it looks like they factor in waiting to get through the canal into the total trip time. Port Huenemini, here we come.

 

Go get CLIVE...I'd probably have to take off work to go pick my MINI up.

I couldn't get any work done knowing my MINI was just waiting there at the dealer.

By the way...The Manon is offloading cars in the Big Apple as we speak.

 

Congratulations!!!!! Post some pictures after you and Clive get acquainted.

 

I am also awaiting my Pip which the M.A. in Abq. told me must reach Port in California before being shipped to New Mexico.He said it would arrive in CA. about Nov 1.Am I right in assumi that my mini is on board the Turandot .I believe it left Southampton on Oct 13 approx.RSVP Thanks Cactusklaw i.e. Alan

 

Cactusklaw
Go to this site https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/ and enter you VIN into the far right box and select 'track'. That will tell you what ship your car has been loaded on along with other information.

 

Just talked to my MA about Sriracha. His prediction of this Friday for delivery was a little optimistic, but I thought it might be too good to be true. However, Sriracha has made it to Charleston and will be getting on the Norfolk Southern Railroad to head to the VDC by tomorrow.

My MA said that the SC VDC doesn't operate on weekends, which I didn't expect. The tracking thread says they're open 7 days per week, so I'm not sure.

So it'll probably be the middle of next week for delivery, though I'm going to hope that the Greer VDC is open over the weekend anyway. I've read a few other posts here and on the BMW forums about the Greer VDC being extremely fast and efficient compared to the other VDCs, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed that I have a pleasant surprise early next week!

My MA also mentioned the 3.9% rate -- good for all HTs, but he needs to double check if it applies to the JCWs. I don't see why it shouldn't, personally.

Finally, my car's going to be the first one in Nashville with the HK stereo, so the folks at the dealership are all really excited about that. I told my MA to feel free to break it in a little.

 

The Don Carlos will soon 'raise' New York (think about it as if you are on a sailing vessel at sea and land is sighted...the land appears to rise from the ocean as one approaches...hence the nautical expression "to raise land".)

The latest position [SIZE=-1] N 41°12', W 062°48' {View position with Google Earth]
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If you need some distraction to ease the agony of waiting for your car to arrive...I recommend going to your local bookstore or library and getting Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian. Yes...I know...saw the movie...taped it...been there. Actually whether or not you saw the movie, you should read the book. Unfortunately, Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey/Stephen Maturin novels are highly addictive. Once you read the first book you will have to read the entire series...and perhaps re-read the entire series. If asked, you will admit that it is the most enjoyable thing you have ever read. You may even find yourself using nautical expressions like "raise land" in forum posts , and explaining them to people who couldn't care less. That's how good these novels are.

If you insist on driving that new Mini instead of reading...well...that is understandable. These books exist as books on tape or disk and are extremely enjoyable to hear. There are a couple of ways to do this with the new H-K system. 1) Place a CD version in the CD player. Listen
2) Connect your Ipod to H-K system. Listen.

If you are interested in hearing samples, follow this link to Audible.com http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/enS...0&pageNumber=3

N.B. ...I have no commercial interest in these books or audio versions.

 

Unable to Log In Or see the website-Just receive a blank screen with words ATT Login on the top of screen.Maybe it doen't work with Mac Safari-Anythoughts-Thanks for your first reply and any other help -Cactusklaw

 

Dear Kalilly-Unable to view website-any further news on ships going through canl e.g.Turandot-Cactusklaw

 

Yeah, it doesn't work on Safari. I can't view it on my Mac. Have to use the PC. Ugh.

 

Thanks For the Heads Up-Did you find any solutionI can hear my baby crying in the dark for me -Cactusklaw-Mini Cooper -Chile Red -Black Top-Cold Weather-

 

I use Safari also. Click on the first site and when you get the blank screen and it is done loading, close the window and then click on this:
http://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/oc...ckSearchResult
That should get you to the screen to enter your VIN. Let meknow if that works for you...

 

Dear Kalilly-Still no luck when I close the blank screen I get error 404 what ever that is .I am afraid to find out what error 405 might be. THanks for the quick and thoughtful reply.If more thought please keep me informed .Thanks Cactusklaw -an unhappy New Mexican.Abq. got its first snow today -the Great Desert recedes.

 

Okay...while I try to figure out what is wrong go to page 3 of this thread. Click on the web address in the post from 'thirdwave'. When it is done loading, close the window. Then just above his post is a post from 'sonero/, click on that web address and it should work. I just tried what I gave you and got the same error code. Tried page 3 addresses and it worked fine...

 

If you get this KMZ file http://www.vesseltracker.com/earth/v...ackerlight.kmz
and load it into Google Earth you can see 24 hour delayed ais live data.
Right now (I guess actually 24 hours delayed) Turandot is transiting the canal.

 

I have Mac too and Safari does not work on that page. Just install OPERA free browser. works like a charm... I actually started using that browser more often since Safari has some issues with the new Snow Leopard.

 

I have Safari and it works every time if I go to the first address, close it, and then go to the second address. Don't know why but it works...

 

Picked him up last night and he's a beauty!



Drove with the top down and seat heaters on...trying to get my work done today so I can go out and play with him!

HK stereo sounds awesome!