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      05-23-2008, 09:53 PM   #1
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My baby's on it's way

I've just checked my VIN and my car has just checked into Bremerhaven and is waiting for the TARIFA.

I went onto Google Maps to see where Bremerhaven is, and I saw a very sleek submarine parked at the dock.

Wonder how much it cost to have Sir Paul McCartney's Lexus AIR FREIGHTED to him? He wasn't too happy about the "carbon-footprint."
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      05-23-2008, 10:08 PM   #2
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Nice one! Yours, mine and jksgoh's will be on the same ship. The wait continues...

Over the next few days you'll be able to track the ship's progress here: http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml
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      05-23-2008, 10:30 PM   #3
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Thanks Cozza

So far I've determined the TARIFA is due to sail from Bremerhaven today and makes it's way Down Under via the US, Panama, Brisbane, Port Kembla, Melbourne (05/07/08) and finally Fremantle - due 10/07/08. Allowing 2 weeks to get from Freo to the dealer I should get it in the last week of July.
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      05-23-2008, 11:02 PM   #4
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woohoo!!... finally...
just checked my car is finally on a boat!
last week of july crud... i may be away then!!!
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      05-23-2008, 11:06 PM   #5
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Congratulations guys! The ship tracking site is great, but I found that not all ships log their position. My ship started logging after it left Southampton, but stopped in the Indian Ocean after leaving the Red Sea.

I guess it's up to the captain if he wants to be tracked:iono:

Enjoy the wait... it's agonising. About 2 weeks to delivery for me.
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      05-25-2008, 03:54 AM   #6
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WooHoo - M/V Tarifa has just left Bremerhaven. Let's hope for calm seas and a good tail wind.

A mate of mine may get to "drive"my car before me. He's a ships pilot and may well bring the Tarifa into Fremantle on 10 July.
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Good stuff mate! I bet you're over the moon. The wait is half the fun you know! That said, ive been waiting long enough I just want it over! Bring on this THURSDAY!
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Four more sleeps Kris..:thumbup:
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How funny, as you posted this, I'm looking at photos of the Tarifa, and browsing various websites to see what tracking info I can find. Clearly, I have no life!

These ships are amazing themselves... The Tarifa has room for 6,400 cars, weighs 57,000 tonnes and travels at 20 knots!

http://www.scheepvaartwest.be/pagina711.html

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Check out its cool orange launch.
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Joe, you know what will happen! It will be delay for some stupid reason!!
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Joe, you know what will happen! It will be delay for some stupid reason!!
Don't even JOKE about that Kris!!
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Only if the dealer decides to give you complimentary CF Kit..hehee
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haha cozza, your ship will be fine. Mines already here, im just dubious about them saying thursday! Nothing goes to plan for me

Joe, $10 says I dont get it on Thur :P
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Never place a bet on good will info from a Salesman...hehehee
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Kris..How many working days is this Thursday since the ship landed?
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      05-25-2008, 04:16 AM   #17
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7 including the day it arrived/delivered to me..
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7 including the day it arrived/delivered to me..
I have been quoted 7-10 working days so you could be on the money...SHOW ME THE 1er...
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*fingers & legs crossed*

amk2912, your big wait has just begun
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      05-25-2008, 06:44 AM   #20
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Thanks mate....can't wait till end of July!

Interesting photo of the Tarifa. That orange lifeboat, my pilot mate was telling me, is one hell of a ride. He's had to train for emergency exits and it's the worst thing of all he says!
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