And the excitement (at least for me) Builds!!!

[joelja]

Well, in case somebody cares, my beautiful Blue Bird is on a Southbound train chugging its way to Atlanta.

At this very minute, it is about 40 miles north of Chattanooga on train #282.

It is due in to the Hapeville railyard about 6:00PM. It will be offloaded tomorrow morning and be put on a truck to go to the dealer tomorrow or Tuesday. I can assure you that I will do everything possible to make it happen tomorrow.

The wait is getting awful!!!!!
But you already knew that.

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blue/blue/full blue/premium on order: VIN #16050

[TbirdMarty]

Joelga;

I'm guessing that you will post when your Bird hits the dealers lot. Did I hear you say something about you letting your dealer put it on his showroom floor for a couple of weeks? Good luck and hope your not in the "delivery room" too long.

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Courage - and shuffle the cards

[DEWbird]

Joel: Since I'm sure we will not see as much of you on the forum once your blue bird arrives, I wanted to give you an early congratulations on getting your dream car. It took me over a year of searching, visiting and talkig to dealers and following leads down many dead end streets. It was only through this forum and a heads up from Clebus several months ago that I found a California dealer to order my dream car. I have only had it out three+ days because of the lousy Indiana weather (rainy and windy again today darn it). You will enjoy the car it is everything you anticipate and people love it. I had it out for just an hour yesterday before the rains came in and a guy chased me down at the hardware store just to see the car and talk about it. Good luck, Joel just hang in for a few more days.

[wesmc]

Joelja

Congrats!!
I hope it comes in time for this weekend'
s trip to the mountains. Hope you enjoy your car as much as all of us....

[PrdyBrd]

Joel, I have had my Red Bird one month. Fortunately there are lots of 'Top Down' days here in Galveston, Tx. You will meet many new folks and I hope you enjoy folks staring, smiling and waving to you. Enjoy

Bill

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[HeelBird]

Joel,

I think it's only fair that you post your cellphone number so that we can stay in touch with you once the Bird lands!

[yellowwing1]

Yahoooooo

[joelja]

Oh, well just another day, but.........

IIIII GOOOOOOOOOT MYYYYYYYYYY CARRRRRRRRR!!!

Hell yes. Drove it home three hours ago...it is absolutely fantastic and I am so happy I can't stand myself.

Just in time for the Great Georgia Road Rally.
If anyone needs a ride....my wife is not going to be able to go...family commitments.
So call me or email me if you don't have your car yet and you want to help me drive/navigate.

Again, thanks very much to the many people on this board who have made this long journey
bearable. Especially RT Bird aka jodrod and tbird.
Well, gotta go now, I need to sit in the garage in a lawn chair and stare at my new "baby".

Oh yes. rotation number is......#5856.

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blue/blue/full blue/premium on order: VIN #16050

[This message has been edited by joelja (edited 04-30-2002).]

[PA 02 Bird]

Congrats... Many "Happy Miles".. Now you have to change your auto signature to.. "It's Here"... Best of luck!!!...

[HeelBird]

Great news, Joel! Now, what's the name? Having met you, I'm glad that you managed to keep your sanity while waiting!!

Enjoy, dude!

[tr cruiser]

Hallelujah! (http://www.circlegame.com/midi/messiah.mid)

[tbird]

Congrats! I'm glad the board was helpful with your wait.

[LON O'CONNELL]

Congratulations on getting your car. Now I just hope you make it to The Great Georgia Rally. After all these sleepless nights wondering if your car would make it or not, you'll probably sleep for a week and miss the rally. lol.

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Yellow/Yellow Prem. 02 Bird w/full accent
1999 F150 Super Cab 4x4 Off Road
1998 Taurus SE Sport 24V

[Mark501]

Joelja...Congratulations, I wish you many good miles!

Trcruiser, that halleluja is so fitting and funny.

Mark

[TbirdTim]

Congratulations, Joel! See you Saturday!

[Gobird]

http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif joelja, guess yours missed that train wreck. Happy Bird Driving

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02 T-Bird 9293
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
Live Long and Prosper!

[thenewtbird2]

Originally posted by joelja:

IIIII GOOOOOOOOOT MYYYYYYYYYY CARRRRRRRRR!!!

...it is absolutely fantastic and I am so happy I can't stand myself.

Just in time for the Great Georgia Road Rally.
If anyone needs a ride....my wife is not going to be able to go...family commitments.
So call me or email me if you don't have your car yet and you want to help me drive/navigate.

joelja - I'd take you up on that offer except your wife might not understand, nor my husband and you're just too far away. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

looking forward to the photos from this rally! and congrats! on getting your car - it's been a loooonnnnng wait!

[jawill2000]

Joelja Great news I know you'r about 2 feet off the ground (when you're not driving that is) I am and its been almost 2 months since I took delivery. when the weather's bad I go out in the garage and pat it. ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY All the best. Jim W.

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Jim Williams
red/red/std blk premium #2 of 2 VIN 1FAHP60A62Y111592
Mass. tag JWBIRD

[joelja]

I still can't believe it.

I don't have to call that **** 800# anymore.

i am soooo looking forward to the 2 day Great Georgia Road Rally Saturday.

The car looks sooo great in my garage today. Did not drive it today/rain and ugly...not a good day for a pretty 'Bird.

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blue/blue/full blue prem
Vin 16050;Rotation 5856
Delivered 4/29

[Gobird]

http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif joelja, you may have to take a weeks vacation to go over your Bird really good and clean and polish and sit and look and and and JUST LOOK. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/tongue.gif

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02 T-Bird 9293
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
Live Long and Prosper!

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[joelja]

Gobird,
It is most difficult for me to determine when I am taking vacation......I am toatlly retired at the ripe old age of 56.

So I just sit in my garage in a lawn chair staring at the beautiful 'Bird on days like today when it is raining.

It is a tough job.

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blue/blue/full blue prem
Vin 16050;Rotation 5856
Delivered 4/29

[Gobird]

http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/tongue.gif joelja, know what your saying, I've been laid off since mine came in and would not let the wife drive it to work for the first week till I got my fill of looking at it. It really is a tough job but then someone has to do it. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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02 T-Bird 9293
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
Live Long and Prosper!

[RedBirdDlx]

Joel - I had a feeling that we would be close on the delivery times. We drove out of the dealership about 3:00 pm on Mon. I had "The Torch" out this afternoon between rain showers (to go to the cleaners). Now have to clean it up again.

I got the drivers side warning decal off the visor. What a pain. Still can't get the glue off. Tried several different "goof-off" type products. Oh well, looks better than yellow tag! I miss the Home Link garage door opener that the Jaguar had. Checked my daughter's LS and it has it in cloth visors. (I guess she would figure out what happened if they were gone.)

We are looking forward to seeing you Sat. Morn. Sorry your Bride isn't coming. (Doesn't she know we'll be talking about her if she isn't there?) HA-HA - just can't believe she got a better offer!

See Ya Sat. Duane

[southwest la t-bird]

CONGRATS! the long wait is over,i am very happy for you and i know you will love this car. had mine for 5 days now and i can't stay out of it. happy motoring. richard

[LON O'CONNELL]

Joelja, I'm really happy for you and glad you will be able to make the Great Georgia Rally. Looks like it is raining in that area. Hope it clears off for the Rally.

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Yellow/Yellow Prem. 02 Bird w/full accent
1999 F150 Super Cab 4x4 Off Road
1998 Taurus SE Sport 24V

[niteflight]

Congratulations joelja! I'm glad it came in time for the Great Georgia road rally. Your excitement during the wait was infectious!

[TbirdMarty]

Joel;

Good things come to those who wait, and wait, and wait, and wait, and wait, and wait.

Congrats on getting you baby home. I guess we'll have to find some other way to mess with your mind now that you have Bird in hand.

See ya Saturday.

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Courage - and shuffle the cards

[rlstonejr]

just heard they are recalling to the factory all 16000 series birds!!!!!


just kidding http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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neiman vin#00035
delivered October 4, 2001

[Gobird]

http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/eek.gif Yes I heard about that recall, seems they are putting Firestone tires on the 16000's now. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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02 T-Bird 9293
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
Live Long and Prosper!

[Tbird Lover]

He has his bird, I don't think y'all can do anything to upset him now http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Gobird]

http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Guess he is out driving. No reply lately.

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02 T-Bird 9293
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
Live Long and Prosper!

[joelja]

That is right!!!!!

I got my 'Bird. Everything is right with the World!!!!!

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blue/blue/full blue prem
Vin 16050;Rotation 5856
Delivered 4/29