Anyone from NY waiting for TOMBARRA?

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05-20-2012 | 03:38 PM

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So Tombarra is moored. BUT, it does not seem to be at the dock nearest the VDC. Hmmmm. Thoughts?

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05-20-2012 | 03:44 PM

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So Tombarra is moored. BUT, it does not seem to be at the dock nearest the VDC. Hmmmm. Thoughts?

I was just about to type the same comment. Clearly from the satellite photos it is at an auto terminal. I was wondering if they would move the ship to the other dock after off loading other makers vehicles. It would seem to be a pain in the a$$ to move all those minis and bmws from there over to the VPC...but who knows.

There are something like 323 minis currently on the Tombarra...not sure how many are getting off in New York...but the WW site updates frequently so we should see action soon.

The ship is scheduled to leave tomorrow night at 23:00 (not sure if that is EDT or UTC).

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05-20-2012 | 04:07 PM

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i know many of you stated ETA has not been pushed back but when i punch in my VIN number, the ETA still states has been pushed back to 5/21/12

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05-20-2012 | 04:32 PM

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Ladies and Gentlemen. Your Babies are Home. Please wait until Tuesday to call your MA about delivery dates. Congratulations to All. Hope for the best and enjoy your new toy. We all deserve it!! After this loooooong wait!!

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05-20-2012 | 04:35 PM

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Now it's in the hands of the VDC to release it to us on a timely manner.

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05-20-2012 | 04:46 PM

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Tombatta currently at Port in NJ. Anchored:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/dat...ce=ITINERARIES

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05-20-2012 | 04:57 PM

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Don't forget to send pictures, so we all can see!!

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05-20-2012 | 07:48 PM

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The WW now website says:

SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 11/05/2012 11/05/2012 HALIFAX, NS CANADA 18/05/2012 19/05/2012 NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 20/05/2012 20/05/2012 NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 21/05/2012 21/05/2012
So, I guess our cars are getting two cruises for the price of one!! The second one looks like it's going to be a really quick trip.

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05-20-2012 | 08:53 PM

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The Ship - Tombarra has been anchored from 6PM today 5/20/12. The VDC is closed on Sundays, therefore Tombarra will have to sit on the Dock until tomorrow. At 6am tomorrow VDC will open again and then Tombarra can begin Berthing, she will then depart at 3pm.

Now the reason why there are 2 instances 5/20/12 & 5/21/12, is because Berting cannot take place until 5/21/12.

Tombarra was on time, just VDC closed in entry, therefore double entries on WW website.

I hope I explain ok and you guys are at rest.
Don't worry

your Baby is Home

and soon you will enjoy her/him

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05-20-2012 | 09:24 PM

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My Dealership in Manhattan was holding an event today - Mini Take down Test Drive, and yes my friends I was there to participate. It was a blast to drive the new Mini S w/stick.She kicked and galloped like an untamed horse, But it also tells you, you are in charge. it just goes!!

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05-20-2012 | 09:53 PM

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Tombarra is underway again.

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05-20-2012 | 10:14 PM

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Tombarra is underway again.

I see. Did the Berthing took place already? 6pm to 11:45pm? that would make sense right? or is it looking for another Spot to dock again

We shall see in a few hours

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05-20-2012 | 10:22 PM

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Tombarra seems to be leaving NJ and taking the same route out, but no status as to where it's heading "as yet" "underway" to where??

Stay tuned!!

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05-20-2012 | 10:54 PM

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She is escorted to a new dock "closer to NY" Upper Bay

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05-20-2012 | 10:59 PM

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Anchored again at the upper bay, closer to NY

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0&type_color=7

So maybe this is the 5/21/12 ETA as it is now 5/21/12 1AM.

Boy am I tired, my head is spinning from all this excitement.

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05-20-2012 | 11:16 PM

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Berthing is underway as I now see it's inside a designated spot, also I now see some cars lined up outside.

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05-21-2012 | 05:19 AM

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Not on land yet

So far none of the minis have been offloaded yet.

All 381 still on board.

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05-21-2012 | 06:51 AM

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All Minis were discharged

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So far none of the minis have been offloaded yet.

All 381 still on board.

At 8:15 the status for all of the Minis in my bill of lading group were discharged from the Tombarra.

Now comes the great unknown wait in the VDC.

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05-21-2012 | 08:09 AM

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At 8:15 the status for all of the Minis in my bill of lading group were discharged from the Tombarra.

Now comes the great unknown wait in the VDC.

Something definitely got messed up with the scheduling. different sites are reporting different information. This is embarrassing and bad management. So who should we point fingers at now?

The ship landed 2 days ago in NJ/NY, then docket all day Saturday "at what appears to be the wrong port" - Killing time maybe?

Then decided to undock Sunday night and travel again to another port, closer in NY. More time wasted.

VDC is closed on the weekend - Ship had no choice but to sit here for 2 days

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05-22-2012 | 12:56 PM

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Friday !!!

Just got the call from my MA

Car has been released to the trucking company. Should be at the dealer tomorrow or Thursday. Appointment scheduled to pick the car up on Friday!!

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