MINI Update!
So, remember THIS POST I shared with you back in April? I have been not-so-patiently waiting for June to arrive, to get info on when m’ Lady Godiva would be built. I’ve been calling MINI customer service weekly, getting updates.
A couple weeks ago I called them, and they mentioned that it appeared production was getting moved up. They said it looked like my car would be built the week of 5/27. (this week!). Well, imagine my surprise when I called last week, and they happily informed me that my baby was born on 5/20!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is *three weeks* earlier than originally scheduled!
So, she will be finished today, 5/28, and then I will be able to track her coming across “the pond”. They say it takes 2-3 weeks for the trip, which means I will have her by the end of June…in time for my birthday July 2nd!!! 
Honestly, I can barely contain my excitement. It’s surreal to me that I am actually getting my dream car, and will be driving her within a month! Every time I think about it, I start bouncing and giggling like a kid at Christmas! 
Thanks for sharing in my excitement with me! Some of you have asked about the progress, so I thought I’d post it for everyone. Thanks for stopping by!!
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Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you with your new baby!
Posted by: Lisa | May 28th, 2008 00:03
Congratulations on your new arrival (on soon to be)! Can’t wait to see pics IRL!!!!
Posted by: Beth | May 28th, 2008 00:09
I’m very happy for you.
Posted by: Sue B | May 28th, 2008 03:46
Hi T. I cant until you get your new car. It is very nice. Love, M…….
Posted by: Marcia | May 28th, 2008 05:45
I hope you have someone take a picture of you either in front of or in your new baby and post it here for us, Trudee! I am so happy for you. Nothing better than new car smell.
Posted by: Kittie | May 28th, 2008 05:45
OMG, Trudee………..how exciting!!!!!! WOO, HOO!!
Posted by: Kate Hart-Sampson | May 28th, 2008 06:03
I love those mini-coopers. This one is great. Love the color. Congrats.
Posted by: Joan | May 28th, 2008 08:00
Wow, what a Christmas in July!!!
Tick tock, tick tock!
Posted by: Stephanie L. | May 28th, 2008 08:36
Congrats! It’s great to get a new car or something that you’ve wanted for a really long time! Enjoy!
Posted by: Susan | May 28th, 2008 08:52
Congrats! Your new baby is beautiful!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | May 28th, 2008 08:57
Congrats on the “birth!” You sound like our daughter when they were waiting for theirs. They’ve had it for three years now, and they STILL love it!
Posted by: Lynette | May 28th, 2008 08:58
Wow…trudy so Excited for you! You will be styling soon….Yea!
Posted by: Kelly Booth | May 28th, 2008 09:42
How fun!!! Congrats on the birth of your baby!
Posted by: christina fischer (cmf1216) | May 28th, 2008 12:00
Congrats! I’m still so jealous. Can’t wait to see a photo of you and your “baby”! What’s his/her name?
Posted by: Mary In MN | May 28th, 2008 15:42
I can understand your excitement! this is such a fun car and in chocolate brown! what more could you want!!
Posted by: Julia (artystamper) | May 28th, 2008 16:47
So that is what Christmas in July is suppose to be!!!!! Life is good!
Posted by: juanita | May 28th, 2008 18:45
Can’t wait to see a pic with you and your car!
Posted by: Pegg | May 28th, 2008 20:28
You must take a picture in the car and post it! Chocolate is so wonderful!
Posted by: Simone | May 28th, 2008 21:06
Woohoo! Your baby will be here before you know it….how exciting! Can’t wait to see a real picture of it when she arrives.
Posted by: Clara | May 28th, 2008 22:20
Congrats!!! I have been dreaming of one of those for years!!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | May 28th, 2008 23:19
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Danielle | May 29th, 2008 12:37
Wohoo! I want to see a pic of Trudee zippin down the road in Lady Godiva!!!!!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | May 30th, 2008 07:15
Sharing your excitement, Trudee! I was just telling someone about this little car today. Congrats!
Posted by: leslierich | May 30th, 2008 20:37
Whoo Hoo! That is soooo exciting! I love the color!
Posted by: Michelle | May 31st, 2008 12:22
You will LOVE your new baby even more once she arrives. My hubbie surprised me with an S Convertible on Christmas morning ‘04. The grin still hasn’t left my face!
Posted by: Janet | June 1st, 2008 01:46
I remember how excited I was to get my Mini! I’d been patiently awaiting their production and almost ran to the dealer when I heard I could order one. When we went to get her I was so excited, it was like Christmas morning!! I’ve loved every minute with my Mini and I hope you love yours just as much!
Missi
Posted by: Missi | June 1st, 2008 12:24
That is TOO COOL!!! I know you are going to love your new car…
I hope it arrives quickly…if you are like me, you don’t like to WAIT!!!
Can’t wait to see pictures of you in the driver’s seat!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 2nd, 2008 00:49
Yipppeeeee!!! Big congrats on this wonderful news! What a fantastic birthday present! Bill and I keep looking for a Clubman out on the road, but haven’t spotted one yet. Be sure to post a photo of you sitting in it. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | June 2nd, 2008 17:10
Congrats!!! It’s so cool to know a vehicle is being built JUST FOR YOU!! We did it last fall, not across the “pond” but here in the states. A pretty new Buick Cocoa Metallic Enclave for us. Love it! Enjoy your new wheels!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Weide | June 6th, 2008 23:39
Your new baby rocks!! I never knew you could order a chocolate mini???!!! How cool.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa H. | June 11th, 2008 16:31