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Harry Morant · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:07 PM

Deep breaths - maintain medication - Its so close

VID:
TC71152
Other ID Surname:

Booking Number:
270063
Model:
MINI BMW
Available Date:
29.04.2003 7 AM
Pickup:
MINTO NSW
Current Location:
Yet To Be Moved MINTO NSW
Delivery:
CANBERRA ACT
Due Delivery Date:
2.5.2003
Number of Vehicles:
1

swamos · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:14 PM

Only three more sleeps to go!!!

Harry Morant · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Until it gets to the dealer that is. I spoke to the dealer on Saturday and they said another three weeks - somehow I don't think so given the info I found tonight. I'll be in the second week of my hunger strike on their front step if thats the case

Hat · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:22 PM

dealers here usually take around 48 hours to check & prep a car.

bambatzi · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:35 PM

Harry, mine is also getting close. Ship arrives in Freo on Thursday 1 May according to latest info (2 days early!). Expecting to pick up mid May after one week in bond plus a couple of days check & prep.
David

ratboy · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:43 PM

the next 72 hours are going to be the longest ever, it will seem like a life time.

Harry Morant · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:44 PM

Well I know how you're feeling - fit to burst no doubt. I'm almost tempted to do a Nullabour run one of these days to take it home to Albany for a run around. Hell 3500 k's and 200 million roo's isn't that much of an obstacle.

Harry Morant · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:54 PM

Without the MINI this isn't living heh

Boo · Apr 29th, 2003, 11:38 AM

C'mon Harry, get it already

IML337 · Apr 29th, 2003, 12:01 PM

It's in MINTO!

Lucky you ordered the Alarm, I wouldn't be leaving my MINI in Minto

only a few days now

warped · Apr 29th, 2003, 02:21 PM

Sounds like you are going to beat me by a couple of days

The TARAGO is due to dock in Sydney on the 4th May ... however I am expecting that it will take the better part of 2 weeks before I take delivery

shelts · Apr 29th, 2003, 02:27 PM

The wait is worth it! I waited 4 & half months for my MC. Had it just over a week now, half run-in now and I actually get irritable if I don't get a chance to drive it every day. Backing it into the garage doesn't count! Enjoy every minute, m8, cos I do.

robbo mcs · Apr 29th, 2003, 04:10 PM

Hi,

Hey I was working in Campbelltown today, which is right next door to Minto!

As alluded to in a post above, Minto is definitely not a place you would want to to park your car. Even the cops and fire brigade are sometimes afraid to go there.

Fortunately they have a huge secure storage yard there where many cars are held by various manufacturers. I drove by it today, but didn't see any minis!

I hope you have film for the camera (or batteries for the digicam) ready to post pictures.

By the way, I am sure you will find the wait is worth it!

Robbo

Harry Morant · Apr 29th, 2003, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IML337
It's in MINTO!

Lucky you ordered the Alarm, I wouldn't be leaving my MINI in Minto

only a few days now

Don't even think about it.

Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions?

Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions

Hat · Apr 29th, 2003, 04:54 PM

you could go the whole hog & have a welcoming party!

swamos · Apr 29th, 2003, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harry Morant
Don't even think about it.

Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions?

Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions

There is an Australian made car cover by Kenco that is excellent. It is supposed to stop scratching, and all those other things that go with car covers. I bought mine for about $80 bucks.

As for ceremonies, we had a MINI party in our garage, with re-runs of the italian job !!!

Here are some pics of the night .....

Smurfn · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harry Morant
Don't even think about it.

Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions?

Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions

Ceremonial undies

As for the cover, I just bought one from Repco for $45, seems alright to me but I'm not an expert. It keeps the car hidden from prying eyes and keeps bird-poop and tree-sap off.

Boo · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:17 PM

Melody had her 4 wisdom teeth out 3 days before we got ours.. Picked it up at 3pm and drove till 2am the next morning, Melody with Ice Pack around her jaw and all

Harry Morant · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:28 PM

Party looks fun, if only I had a garage.

Standing under a one car carport just isn't the same. Time to buy a new place with a showroom, I mean garage, to keep my MINI in a manner its been accustomed to.

So is a Kenco $80 bucks carcover level pegging with the official MINI $300+ product. The extra 220 will come in handy to keep the tank filled for a few more days.

Smurfn · Apr 29th, 2003, 07:31 PM

The problem with the official MINI cover is it will just draw more attention to it, you don't want to encourage the wrong people.

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:07 PM	#1
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	So Close Deep breaths - maintain medication - Its so close VID: TC71152 Other ID Surname: Booking Number: 270063 Model: MINI BMW Available Date: 29.04.2003 7 AM Pickup: MINTO NSW Current Location: Yet To Be Moved MINTO NSW Delivery: CANBERRA ACT Due Delivery Date: 2.5.2003 Number of Vehicles: 1

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Only three more sleeps to go!!! Clubman less....

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
bambatzi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Harry, mine is also getting close. Ship arrives in Freo on Thursday 1 May according to latest info (2 days early!). Expecting to pick up mid May after one week in bond plus a couple of days check & prep. David Cheers, Bambatzi MCS DS/W

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 182 Offline	the next 72 hours are going to be the longest ever, it will seem like a life time. DARK SILVER COOPER S

Apr 29th, 2003, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	C'mon Harry, get it already The original SWORKS

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Apr 28th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Until it gets to the dealer that is. I spoke to the dealer on Saturday and they said another three weeks - somehow I don't think so given the info I found tonight. I'll be in the second week of my hunger strike on their front step if thats the case

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 15,883 Offline	dealers here usually take around 48 hours to check & prep a car.

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Well I know how you're feeling - fit to burst no doubt. I'm almost tempted to do a Nullabour run one of these days to take it home to Albany for a run around. Hell 3500 k's and 200 million roo's isn't that much of an obstacle.

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Without the MINI this isn't living heh

Apr 29th, 2003, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 3,063 Offline	in the ghettoooooo... It's in MINTO! Lucky you ordered the Alarm, I wouldn't be leaving my MINI in Minto only a few days now

Apr 29th, 2003, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 889 Offline	Sounds like you are going to beat me by a couple of days The TARAGO is due to dock in Sydney on the 4th May ... however I am expecting that it will take the better part of 2 weeks before I take delivery

Apr 29th, 2003, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
shelts Polisher's Elbow sufferer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 30miles North of London Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 49 Offline	The wait is worth it! I waited 4 & half months for my MC. Had it just over a week now, half run-in now and I actually get irritable if I don't get a chance to drive it every day. Backing it into the garage doesn't count! Enjoy every minute, m8, cos I do. If driving a Mini doesn't make you feel alive, you're probably dead!! March '03 Chilli Red Cooper, white roof/mirrors, white 5 stars with runflats, white bonnet stripes, spot lights, K&N filter.........yummy!!!

Apr 29th, 2003, 04:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Hi, Hey I was working in Campbelltown today, which is right next door to Minto! As alluded to in a post above, Minto is definitely not a place you would want to to park your car. Even the cops and fire brigade are sometimes afraid to go there. Fortunately they have a huge secure storage yard there where many cars are held by various manufacturers. I drove by it today, but didn't see any minis! I hope you have film for the camera (or batteries for the digicam) ready to post pictures. By the way, I am sure you will find the wait is worth it! Robbo

Apr 29th, 2003, 04:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Re: in the ghettoooooo... Quote: Originally posted by IML337 It's in MINTO! Lucky you ordered the Alarm, I wouldn't be leaving my MINI in Minto only a few days now Don't even think about it. Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions? Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions

Apr 29th, 2003, 04:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 15,883 Offline	you could go the whole hog & have a welcoming party!

Apr 29th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Re: Re: in the ghettoooooo... Quote: Originally posted by Harry Morant Don't even think about it. Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions? Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions There is an Australian made car cover by Kenco that is excellent. It is supposed to stop scratching, and all those other things that go with car covers. I bought mine for about $80 bucks. As for ceremonies, we had a MINI party in our garage, with re-runs of the italian job !!! Here are some pics of the night ..... Clubman less.... Last edited by swamos : Apr 29th, 2003 at 06:10 PM.

Apr 29th, 2003, 07:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Re: Re: in the ghettoooooo... Quote: Originally posted by Harry Morant Don't even think about it. Digital camera is ready and charged. My boss has been told not to expect to see me for a few days when it arrives. The one biggie left to do is to get an external car cover - any suggestions? Hmmmm must choose appropriate music, high turnover fuel station, ceremonial undies etc etc - so many decisions Ceremonial undies As for the cover, I just bought one from Repco for $45, seems alright to me but I'm not an expert. It keeps the car hidden from prying eyes and keeps bird-poop and tree-sap off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Apr 29th, 2003, 07:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Melody had her 4 wisdom teeth out 3 days before we got ours.. Picked it up at 3pm and drove till 2am the next morning, Melody with Ice Pack around her jaw and all The original SWORKS

Apr 29th, 2003, 07:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Party looks fun, if only I had a garage. Standing under a one car carport just isn't the same. Time to buy a new place with a showroom, I mean garage, to keep my MINI in a manner its been accustomed to. So is a Kenco $80 bucks carcover level pegging with the official MINI $300+ product. The extra 220 will come in handy to keep the tank filled for a few more days.

Apr 29th, 2003, 07:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	The problem with the official MINI cover is it will just draw more attention to it, you don't want to encourage the wrong people. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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