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Blessed Event

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by FrankZ, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. FrankZ

    FrankZ New Member

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    I am entering my "expected delivery window" tomorrow. They told me between the 10th & 15th. The more I wait, the more this reminds me of having a baby. Thankfully, I have not waited 9 months and I have not gained a bunch of weight in sympathy with my wife like I did last time.

    I am constantly perusing John's User Guide though, just like I wore out my copy of Dr. Spock's famed baby manual during the long wait 20 years ago (today actually). My daughter came about 9 days late so I sure hope that does not repeat itself with the car.

    When I get "The Call", I will be just as ready. I have my primary and secondary routes planned from home and office to the Credit Union branch where delivery is planned. My co-workers are on stand-by to cover at a moment's notice. The only problem is that if I get stopped by a cop on the way, I won't have a bulging, huffing and puffing woman with me and I doubt he'd cut me a break if I told him what I was really up to. Oh well, I'll take my chances.
     
    #1 FrankZ, Jun 9, 2008
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    fcc New Member

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    good luck! the wait is worth it. fun car.
     
    #2 fcc, Jun 9, 2008
  3. MsDaisy

    MsDaisy Goddess of Green-land

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    My due date is the 23rd, but I could deliver early according to the salesman. Even if it is the 23rd, I've only had to wait a little over 2 weeks. The dealership had a Silver Pine Mica with Package 6 (bisgue leather interior) and a few other extras coming in that no one had reserved yet. Apparently the color is not one of the more popular choices, but I'm actually digging it...it matches my eyes! I was adamant about the bells and whistles, less important was the exterior color.
     
    #3 MsDaisy, Jun 9, 2008
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    You are too funny! I ordered mine two weeks ago and don't even have a due date at this point. Some "children" take longer than others for gestation. :)
     
    #4 lfwintx, Jun 9, 2008
  5. FrankZ

    FrankZ New Member

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    IT'S A BOY!!!!!! (Seaside Pearl) Just got the call...gotta go!!
     
    #5 FrankZ, Jun 10, 2008
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    Hey you better post pictures later today!!!!!
     
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  7. FrankZ

    FrankZ New Member

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    Well, here are the pix. My daughter is already jealous. I've had a ball with it today. Just got back from a 52 mi round trip and got 47.6 mpg and I don't even know what I'm doing yet!:D
     

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  8. sorthund

    sorthund New Member

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    Fantastic Frank, Congratulations.
     
    #8 sorthund, Jun 11, 2008
  9. LindaD8284

    LindaD8284 New Member

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    Congratulations on your new baby! As time goes by and gas goes up you'll love him even more!! BTW, I love that color.
     
    #9 LindaD8284, Jun 11, 2008
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    Good color choice! :cool:
     
    #10 dwdean, Jun 11, 2008
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    lfwintx New Member

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    Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.
     
    #11 lfwintx, Jun 11, 2008
  12. lordbah

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    That's the Seaside Pearl? Looks much better in the pics than it does in Toyota's brochure.
     
    #12 lordbah, Jun 11, 2008
  13. pewd

    pewd Clarinet Dude

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    careful, now DD will want to borrow it....
     
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    Congrats, Frank. I think you stole my car! After 6 months, no regrets, only joy.
     
    #14 Joekc, Jun 11, 2008
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    My preference was Superwhite, which I was fortunate enough to find - but Silver Pine Mica is a great color - it's GREEN! Enjoy your ride.
     
    #15 Whiteyprius, Jun 11, 2008
  16. FrankZ

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    I love the white...I've seen a few on the road, but the last SEVEN cars we have had have been either black or white and I was just ready for some color:) The only down side to my blue is it does not match my Appalachian State University motif I had going with my black Tacoma. On football weekends I would dress that baby up in my black & gold magnets & flags and head up that mountain to watch some magic happen. White, black or even driftwood would have matched, but like I said, I needed a change. The up side is that now those trips will cost me half as much to get there!
     
    #16 FrankZ, Jun 12, 2008
  17. KayakerNC

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    Thanks for sharing those great pics. The Toyota website and their print brochure are off, compared to the color in person. Your pictures are much better.
    The Super White is a great color, but way too many commercial vehicles use the white, probably to insure their advertising decals stand out.
    :car:
     
    #17 KayakerNC, Jun 12, 2008
  18. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Hilarious!

    Such a cute new family. :D
     
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