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Harry Morant · Apr 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM

Finally - after many months waiting my MINI is finally in Australian waters. It arrived at and left Fremantle yesterday (Sun 13th) heading for Melbourne (18th) and then Sydney (21st)

As Big Kev would say - "I'm Excited"

ratboy · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:09 PM

about 10 more sleeps until your new baby arrives

Boo · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Awesome Harry, good to see another BRG in the country

warped · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:28 PM

Awesome

But how the heck does that work?

Normally the boat goes Brisbane -> Sydney -> Melbourne -> Perth ... so why would the car 'disembark' on the west coast only to be delivered on the east coast????

My baby is scheduled to arrive on the 4th/5th May and I can't wait now!!!

Cheers
Steve

Boo · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:42 PM

Looking forward to seeing your car warped

Harry Morant · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by warped
Awesome But how the heck does that work?

Normally the boat goes Brisbane -> Sydney -> Melbourne -> Perth ... so why would the car 'disembark' on the west coast only to be delivered on the east coast????

My baby is scheduled to arrive on the 4th/5th May and I can't wait now!!!

Cheers
Steve

If it comes via Panama like on the Tampa it goes to Brissie first I think. Mines on the Mignon that comes via South Africa and Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Funny thing is that there is only about a days difference in the trip time.

IML337 · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:50 PM

Steve, different boats take different routes I think

and I can't believe your car is finally going to arrive Gary! It's been SO long - I remember you were waiting when I got mine, and that was six months ago. I don't know how you've been so patient... I know I wouldn't have lasted this long.

It will be worthwhile though, trust me

Boo · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:01 PM

6 months... i wish that was how short a time i waited for mine

swamos · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM

In late breaking news, a MINI carrier has been torpedo'd by a rogue Iraqi submarine in Bass Straight

Just Kiddin, great to hear your baby has arrived. You better be gentle on it for a while, it's 3 months premy

Harry Morant · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Actually its amazing how fast the time has gone - MINI2 has certainly filled in the time. I had planned to take a week off when it got here but my schedule at work has filled up with stuff I can't put off. Still I reckon I can fit a three day weekend in to put 1000 clicks on the clock and do some motoring

Cant wait.

Harry Morant · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:19 PM

Subs don't worry me, its that big storm out in the Southern Ocean with 13 metre waves that worries me. "Only" 5 metre waves in the Bight at the moment though.

I'd be less than pleased if my "Presh-S" sinks so close to home.

warped · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:41 PM

The number of people who keep winding me up about storms / salt water corrosion / subs / reefs is starting to grate

I sympathise with anyone who has had to wait 6 months ... it will be just over 3 months in my case and that is way too long in my opinion

Have time tabled a digital camera purchase prior to THE ARRIVAL so I can take appropriate commemorate pictures

Cheers
Steve

swamos · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harry Morant
Subs don't worry me, its that big storm out in the Southern Ocean with 13 metre waves that worries me. "Only" 5 metre waves in the Bight at the moment though.

I'd be less than pleased if my "Presh-S" sinks so close to home.

Don't worry mate, i'm just jealous because you got your car so soon, we had to wait 9 months, 5 days!!!!

Boo · Apr 15th, 2003, 08:10 AM

"I am sold" commemorative photo

Smurfn · Apr 15th, 2003, 10:23 AM

Not long now!

Excited, why? It's like having to wait to open your Christmas presents in June.

swamos · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boo
"I am sold" commemorative photo

The real question is, how much did Melody get for you???

Boo · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:49 PM

How do you spell Pre-nuptual ????
(just kidding, don't tell Melody i said that

)

IML337 · Apr 15th, 2003, 05:08 PM

While I was incredibly lucky and only waited three months, I went to pick my car up to discover that the lease company hadn't paid for it!

It was there ready to go and I had to walk away for a WEEK!...

Harry Morant · Apr 15th, 2003, 06:34 PM

Hmmmm - I had better look at making sure thats all organised soon otherwise I'll have to sell one of the kids for medical experiments.

How long does it normally take to get through the port in Sydney? Anyone?

IML337 · Apr 15th, 2003, 07:07 PM

From the time the boat docks until the time the keys are in your hand is about 10-14 days?

But if the stealership in Canberra, there might be another day or two of time putting it on a trucking and getting it down there from Sydney?

Apr 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#1
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Land Ho! Finally - after many months waiting my MINI is finally in Australian waters. It arrived at and left Fremantle yesterday (Sun 13th) heading for Melbourne (18th) and then Sydney (21st) As Big Kev would say - "I'm Excited"

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 182 Offline	about 10 more sleeps until your new baby arrives DARK SILVER COOPER S

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	Awesome Harry, good to see another BRG in the country The original SWORKS

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	Looking forward to seeing your car warped The original SWORKS

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	6 months... i wish that was how short a time i waited for mine The original SWORKS

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Apr 14th, 2003, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 958 Offline	Awesome But how the heck does that work? Normally the boat goes Brisbane -> Sydney -> Melbourne -> Perth ... so why would the car 'disembark' on the west coast only to be delivered on the east coast???? My baby is scheduled to arrive on the 4th/5th May and I can't wait now!!! Cheers Steve

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by warped Awesome But how the heck does that work? Normally the boat goes Brisbane -> Sydney -> Melbourne -> Perth ... so why would the car 'disembark' on the west coast only to be delivered on the east coast???? My baby is scheduled to arrive on the 4th/5th May and I can't wait now!!! Cheers Steve If it comes via Panama like on the Tampa it goes to Brissie first I think. Mines on the Mignon that comes via South Africa and Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Funny thing is that there is only about a days difference in the trip time.

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Steve, different boats take different routes I think and I can't believe your car is finally going to arrive Gary! It's been SO long - I remember you were waiting when I got mine, and that was six months ago. I don't know how you've been so patient... I know I wouldn't have lasted this long. It will be worthwhile though, trust me

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	In late breaking news, a MINI carrier has been torpedo'd by a rogue Iraqi submarine in Bass Straight Just Kiddin, great to hear your baby has arrived. You better be gentle on it for a while, it's 3 months premy Clubman less....

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Actually its amazing how fast the time has gone - MINI2 has certainly filled in the time. I had planned to take a week off when it got here but my schedule at work has filled up with stuff I can't put off. Still I reckon I can fit a three day weekend in to put 1000 clicks on the clock and do some motoring Cant wait.

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Subs don't worry me, its that big storm out in the Southern Ocean with 13 metre waves that worries me. "Only" 5 metre waves in the Bight at the moment though. I'd be less than pleased if my "Presh-S" sinks so close to home.

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 958 Offline	The number of people who keep winding me up about storms / salt water corrosion / subs / reefs is starting to grate I sympathise with anyone who has had to wait 6 months ... it will be just over 3 months in my case and that is way too long in my opinion Have time tabled a digital camera purchase prior to THE ARRIVAL so I can take appropriate commemorate pictures Cheers Steve

Apr 14th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Harry Morant Subs don't worry me, its that big storm out in the Southern Ocean with 13 metre waves that worries me. "Only" 5 metre waves in the Bight at the moment though. I'd be less than pleased if my "Presh-S" sinks so close to home. Don't worry mate, i'm just jealous because you got your car so soon, we had to wait 9 months, 5 days!!!! Clubman less....

Apr 15th, 2003, 08:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	"I am sold" commemorative photo The original SWORKS

Apr 15th, 2003, 10:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 43,096 Offline	Not long now! Excited, why? It's like having to wait to open your Christmas presents in June. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Apr 15th, 2003, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Boo "I am sold" commemorative photo The real question is, how much did Melody get for you??? Clubman less....

Apr 15th, 2003, 02:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	How do you spell Pre-nuptual ???? (just kidding, don't tell Melody i said that ) The original SWORKS

Apr 15th, 2003, 05:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	While I was incredibly lucky and only waited three months, I went to pick my car up to discover that the lease company hadn't paid for it! It was there ready to go and I had to walk away for a WEEK!...

Apr 15th, 2003, 06:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Hmmmm - I had better look at making sure thats all organised soon otherwise I'll have to sell one of the kids for medical experiments. How long does it normally take to get through the port in Sydney? Anyone?

Apr 15th, 2003, 07:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	From the time the boat docks until the time the keys are in your hand is about 10-14 days? But if the stealership in Canberra, there might be another day or two of time putting it on a trucking and getting it down there from Sydney?

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