Hudson Leader

[Pamlico]

Has anyone been able to get any info on whether or not the Hudson Leader has / will be docking in NY today? I've not been successful in finding a site that provides information on port arrivals.

The WW site still shows today as the arrival date, but so far nothing has changed on the status of our car (although the updates must lag a bit behind the time when the cars are actually unloaded).

[stanMINI]

We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers?

[Pamlico]

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Originally posted by stanMINI
We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers?

Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole.

[capaz]

Hello HL mates,

This morning I caught a a fuzzy shot of what I believe was the Hudson Leader at berth in NJ (NEAT). There is a live camera atop the Empire State Building. Try this link http://www.weatherview.com/accu/nyc001.php?cam=nyc001 in the morning. Otherwise, the haze/dark obscures the visibility. Look south right in line with the Statue of Liberty... The Hudson Leader is quite distinctive because of the wide verticle blue strip amidships. I can post the shot tomorrow. Left it at work.

Anyway, tomorrow it will be academic because I'm expecting an update on WW or the OL. But, the Don Juan people will be interested. Can't miss that one. Has WW in about 5000 point type on its side.

Amazing how good the camera is on clear days,
Paul

[eBrit]

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Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole

....especially as the Military Ocean Terminal is right next door! It would be cool to see some pics though

eBrit

[Pamlico]

The WW web site hasn't updated yet, but a telephone call to MiniUSA revealed that my Mini was unloaded yesterday (Monday 8/12). Not at the VPC yet, but back on dry land.

[stanMINI]

Same here.

[MiniJT]

I just called MINI-USA and the status I was told was "arrived at port of entry yesterday"... They could not tell me if it was unloaded or not, just that the ship has arrived and is unloading.

Won't be long now We need a picture of that ship unloading!!

Some AIDA posts seem to indicate very quick times thru the VPC, so hopefully we can get thru without too much delay. Don Juan is right on our tail.

[capaz]

I'm afraid the picture does not have eBrit resolution.

Taken yesterday around 8AM from ESB.

[Pamlico]

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Originally posted by capaz
I'm afraid the picture does not have eBrit resolution.

Taken yesterday around 8AM from ESB.

Well, whatever ship it is it does have the same vertical stripe in the middle as the Hudson Leader. I'll believe it. Thanks for the pic. Great spywork.

[MiniJT]

I just checked WW website and my status was updated to DISCHARGED... We are all done with WW, now hopefully its into the VPC! MINI-USA still shows a status of "En Route" though.

Nice PIC capaz... I'll believe its the Hudson Leader as well! Definately looks like it.

[rl54]

Just checked with customer service. My MINI is in the VPC and estimated to leave on the 20th. I hope it is sooner as I have seen with others.

[MiniJT]

Very silent on this thread.. I hope that means you have your MINIs and have begun to motor?!!?? Anyone take delivery yet??

Mine is at the VPC today and expected to leave for Hartford dealer tomorrow (8/20). What is your status snowMINI, capaz?

Anyone else going to Hartford?? Of course, I'm going away this weekend, so I cannot pick it up until next week ,if MINI-USA dates are spot on.

[bassplayer]

My MINI isn't even at the VPC yet. I guess it's still sitting on the dock with the seagulls. The delivery date to Richmond is on Wednesday, but there's no way that's going to happen. Just as well, I guess. I'll be out of town from Wednesday until Friday night anyway. Still, I'd like to know it's in town waiting for me to return.

[snowMINI]

miniJT,

Ellen at New Country said this morning that a truck was on its way with MINIs on board. Haven't heard back yet.

They are FedExing my roof rack in tomorrow. I hope to take delivery Thursday or Friday. Hope you can get yours before your vacation.