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GMINI · Aug 24th, 2002, 06:16 AM

Well. I just spotted her. Got home and it's 6:15am. Just had to check on the whereabouts of my vehicle. Well. try clicking on the northern Atlantic portion of this and looking for SCFI, our vessel's call sign. Thar she blows!!!!

http://www.oceanweather.com/data/

Pretty cool stuff.

GMINI · Aug 24th, 2002, 05:05 PM

Just keep clicking every now and then to see her progress. Makes the days go by. The boat do go!

jtalarico · Aug 25th, 2002, 10:41 AM

Yep, my car is on the Aida. I have been checking the W&W site to see if the status has changed, but the latest record says that it was loaded. I was expecting a "departed" status or something. When I checked the ocean observations I was surprised to see how far out to see it is!

rhodyrobert · Aug 25th, 2002, 11:43 PM

Mine is on this vessel. It has been a long wait. Just cleaned the garage.......new sponges and nice absorbent cotton towels are hanging in antipication.

Bilbo Baggins · Aug 26th, 2002, 12:20 AM

Mine is onboard. Can't wait.
The closer it gets the more anxious I get.

If you use your Vin number you can see exactly when it was loaded, to the minute. Maybe even when it is off-loaded. We'll have to see. It should arrive in New York, NY on Wed the 28th. Then it is just a matter of how long it take to get it to the local dealer.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkk! I can't stand it!!!

Saw a very pretty Sea Mist Green Cooper up in Portland, ME this weekend. Some lucky blighter already has his, and is doin' some motorin'!!!!

toofast · Aug 26th, 2002, 10:12 AM

i DONT KNOW what my problem is but I cant find it!

I check and check...

toofast · Aug 26th, 2002, 10:21 AM

Arrival is 8/29 not 8/28

shadowrain · Aug 26th, 2002, 02:06 PM

Just curious how you find out the vessell's call sign.

My MCS is onboard the FIGARO

Rain

Bilbo Baggins · Aug 26th, 2002, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toofast
i DONT KNOW what my problem is but I cant find it!

I check and check...

Try going to "http://schedule.2wglobal.com/GLMebApps.AppTracking" then go to "track by" and enter your VIN #. That should give you something.

If you do not have your VIN # you need to contact your dealer and he will provide it.

jlm · Aug 27th, 2002, 06:49 AM

42N 53W 06:00GMT, morning of 27th.

egad...that's the Outer Banks; maybe they will see george clooney.

toofast · Aug 27th, 2002, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins

Try going to "http://schedule.2wglobal.com/GLMebApps.AppTracking" then go to "track by" and enter your VIN #. That should give you something.

If you do not have your VIN # you need to contact your dealer and he will provide it.

Thank you my problem is I cant find the ship at sea I have tracked my car to the point of knowing it is loaded on the ship. Oh well at least it is finally on its way!

GMINI · Aug 27th, 2002, 11:02 AM

Perhaps the new later arrival date has something to do with an alien abduction. I can find no trace of the boat presently.

BigBrownDog · Aug 27th, 2002, 11:07 AM

I can see it (SCFI) almost every time I look. The secret is to look at the "Marine Data" view, for the North Atlantic / Southern area. Then, once the map comes up look at the top right of the window and click on the "Java Loop" link. This will cycle thru the last 3 snapshots of the picture. Almost without fail AIDA (SCFI) will show up in at least one. You can also click on "Observation Table" and look for SCFI. If it's in that table, it will be on the map.

Good Luck, AIDA gets closer every day.. I can't wait!

rhodyrobert · Aug 28th, 2002, 01:54 AM

Is this being transported on a submarine? I also cannot see this vessel chugging over to the states. You must be in the Navy.

rhodyrobert · Aug 28th, 2002, 10:32 AM

I have finally found the ship!!! Looks like it will be passing by Nantucket this afternoon. Going past Block Island Sound by evening. Just a matter of time. Maybe I will charter a boat and watch it pass.

toofast · Aug 28th, 2002, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rhodyrobert
I have finally found the ship!!! Looks like it will be passing by Nantucket this afternoon. Going past Block Island Sound by evening. Just a matter of time. Maybe I will charter a boat and watch it pass.

That is too funny I was thinking the same thing! It would be cool to get a pic of the ship coming into port in NY as well.

BigBrownDog · Aug 28th, 2002, 06:58 PM

I spoke with MINIUSA today for an update -- here's what she said:

The AIDA will be docking in New Jersey at 1:00PM on Thursday -
My vehicle will be at the VPC that afternoon, since it is colocated at the port.
My vehicle is scheduled to depart via truck on 9/3 on it's way to my dealer.

Of course there's potential for many delays at VPC and after, but it sounds good to me!

GMINI · Aug 28th, 2002, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBrownDog
I spoke with MINIUSA today for an update -- here's what she said:

The AIDA will be docking in New Jersey at 1:00PM on Thursday -
My vehicle will be at the VPC that afternoon, since it is colocated at the port.
My vehicle is scheduled to depart via truck on 9/3 on it's way to my dealer.

Of course there's potential for many delays at VPC and after, but it sounds good to me!

Well, BBD, I guess I won't be buggin the operators tomorrow. Ah. Sure I will. This is most excellent news. Thanks.

BigBrownDog · Aug 28th, 2002, 09:48 PM

Hey - Bug on, I think they like it. Especially if you're nice to them, they tell you all sorts of good info.

GMINI · Aug 29th, 2002, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBrownDog
Hey - Bug on, I think they like it. Especially if you're nice to them, they tell you all sorts of good info.

I was so nice to them yet the operator still had to tell me the AIDA docking is delayed yet aNOTHER DAY!!!

Good Info: Only 2 weeks until I pick it up-On the OUTSIDE!

So did you get info it docked today (Aug 29)?

Aug 24th, 2002, 06:16 AM	#1
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 7,176 Online	AIDA at SEA with your MINI? Well. I just spotted her. Got home and it's 6:15am. Just had to check on the whereabouts of my vehicle. Well. try clicking on the northern Atlantic portion of this and looking for SCFI, our vessel's call sign. Thar she blows!!!! http://www.oceanweather.com/data/ Pretty cool stuff.

Aug 24th, 2002, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 7,176 Online	For That Matter Just keep clicking every now and then to see her progress. Makes the days go by. The boat do go!

Aug 25th, 2002, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtalarico MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Frozen Tundra Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 225 Offline	Yep, my car is on the Aida. I have been checking the W&W site to see if the status has changed, but the latest record says that it was loaded. I was expecting a "departed" status or something. When I checked the ocean observations I was surprised to see how far out to see it is! PS/B MCS, bonnet stripes, everything but the satnav, 17" S-Lites

Aug 26th, 2002, 12:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Mine is onboard. Can't wait. The closer it gets the more anxious I get. If you use your Vin number you can see exactly when it was loaded, to the minute. Maybe even when it is off-loaded. We'll have to see. It should arrive in New York, NY on Wed the 28th. Then it is just a matter of how long it take to get it to the local dealer. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkk! I can't stand it!!! Saw a very pretty Sea Mist Green Cooper up in Portland, ME this weekend. Some lucky blighter already has his, and is doin' some motorin'!!!! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Aug 26th, 2002, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadowrain MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 7 Offline	How do you know the vessell's call sign? Just curious how you find out the vessell's call sign. My MCS is onboard the FIGARO Rain

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Aug 25th, 2002, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
rhodyrobert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rhode Island, USA Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Mine is on this vessel. It has been a long wait. Just cleaned the garage.......new sponges and nice absorbent cotton towels are hanging in antipication.

Aug 26th, 2002, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 209 Offline	i DONT KNOW what my problem is but I cant find it! I check and check...

Aug 26th, 2002, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Arrival is 8/29 not 8/28

Aug 26th, 2002, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by toofast i DONT KNOW what my problem is but I cant find it! I check and check... Try going to "http://schedule.2wglobal.com/GLMebApps.AppTracking" then go to "track by" and enter your VIN #. That should give you something. If you do not have your VIN # you need to contact your dealer and he will provide it. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Aug 27th, 2002, 06:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 1,083 Offline	42N 53W 06:00GMT, morning of 27th. egad...that's the Outer Banks; maybe they will see george clooney. john

Aug 27th, 2002, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins Try going to "http://schedule.2wglobal.com/GLMebApps.AppTracking" then go to "track by" and enter your VIN #. That should give you something. If you do not have your VIN # you need to contact your dealer and he will provide it. Thank you my problem is I cant find the ship at sea I have tracked my car to the point of knowing it is loaded on the ship. Oh well at least it is finally on its way!

Aug 27th, 2002, 11:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 7,176 Online	AIDA not turning up. Looking for days. Perhaps the new later arrival date has something to do with an alien abduction. I can find no trace of the boat presently.

Aug 27th, 2002, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
BigBrownDog MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Collinsville, IL Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 34 Offline	I can see it (SCFI) almost every time I look. The secret is to look at the "Marine Data" view, for the North Atlantic / Southern area. Then, once the map comes up look at the top right of the window and click on the "Java Loop" link. This will cycle thru the last 3 snapshots of the picture. Almost without fail AIDA (SCFI) will show up in at least one. You can also click on "Observation Table" and look for SCFI. If it's in that table, it will be on the map. Good Luck, AIDA gets closer every day.. I can't wait! BigBrownDog Collinsville, IL (St. Louis, MO Area) MCS Chili Red/White

Aug 28th, 2002, 01:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
rhodyrobert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rhode Island, USA Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Is this being transported on a submarine? I also cannot see this vessel chugging over to the states. You must be in the Navy.

Aug 28th, 2002, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
rhodyrobert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rhode Island, USA Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 12 Offline	I have finally found the ship!!! Looks like it will be passing by Nantucket this afternoon. Going past Block Island Sound by evening. Just a matter of time. Maybe I will charter a boat and watch it pass.

Aug 28th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rhodyrobert I have finally found the ship!!! Looks like it will be passing by Nantucket this afternoon. Going past Block Island Sound by evening. Just a matter of time. Maybe I will charter a boat and watch it pass. That is too funny I was thinking the same thing! It would be cool to get a pic of the ship coming into port in NY as well.

Aug 28th, 2002, 06:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
BigBrownDog MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Collinsville, IL Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 34 Offline	I spoke with MINIUSA today for an update -- here's what she said: The AIDA will be docking in New Jersey at 1:00PM on Thursday - My vehicle will be at the VPC that afternoon, since it is colocated at the port. My vehicle is scheduled to depart via truck on 9/3 on it's way to my dealer. Of course there's potential for many delays at VPC and after, but it sounds good to me! BigBrownDog Collinsville, IL (St. Louis, MO Area) MCS Chili Red/White

Aug 28th, 2002, 09:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 7,176 Online	Quote: Originally posted by BigBrownDog I spoke with MINIUSA today for an update -- here's what she said: The AIDA will be docking in New Jersey at 1:00PM on Thursday - My vehicle will be at the VPC that afternoon, since it is colocated at the port. My vehicle is scheduled to depart via truck on 9/3 on it's way to my dealer. Of course there's potential for many delays at VPC and after, but it sounds good to me! Well, BBD, I guess I won't be buggin the operators tomorrow. Ah. Sure I will. This is most excellent news. Thanks.

Aug 28th, 2002, 09:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
BigBrownDog MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Collinsville, IL Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Hey - Bug on, I think they like it. Especially if you're nice to them, they tell you all sorts of good info. BigBrownDog Collinsville, IL (St. Louis, MO Area) MCS Chili Red/White

Aug 29th, 2002, 10:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 7,176 Online	YIKES! Quote: Originally posted by BigBrownDog Hey - Bug on, I think they like it. Especially if you're nice to them, they tell you all sorts of good info. I was so nice to them yet the operator still had to tell me the AIDA docking is delayed yet aNOTHER DAY!!! Good Info: Only 2 weeks until I pick it up-On the OUTSIDE! So did you get info it docked today (Aug 29)?

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