Question.....So when your California reaches build?

[Pete_Hampton]

Hey Chris..... Here she is as of 2 minutes ago.

@2020 freedom Does this count as a Hyper Stalk Assist? When a fellow stalker updates on behalf of another stalker?

More to the point, any news on your van?

BTW Congratulations on being in 4th place in the Top Poster of the Month so far. Are you going for top spot this month or next? The podium is within reach, but pole position could be a stretch.

 

[Jason wallace]

No calis from what i can see......

http://www.iossc.org.uk/weather/?sn=tri-view

 

[Pete_Hampton]

someone must have started to look at the CCTV by now

@California7 only lives 12 miles away from the dock....

See this thread - for more hyper stalking

 

[CampervanTime]

Webcams?

 

[ChrisS]

Come on... someone must have started to look at the CCTV by now..

You joke but I have just tried to find out if there's any footage on youtube of the makassar highway being loaded/unloaded... (I couldn't find anything). I think I may be becoming slightly obsessed...

 

[CampervanTime]

Not sure if these might help? Some of the port and sheerness estuary etc ?

http://www.camsecure.co.uk/Sharpness_Port.html

 

[CampervanTime]

And also, worth a look at google earth/satellite view on maps to understand where the docks are and where the ship docks in etc?

 

[Jason wallace]

Isn't that Sharpness in Gloucestershire?

Not sure if these might help? Some of the port and sheerness estuary etc ?

http://www.camsecure.co.uk/Sharpness_Port.html

 

[CampervanTime]

Sorry, too much haste. This one apparently looks over the estuary - http://www.wyc.org.uk/flattened/home_webcam.php

This came from a mk7 golf forum...

 

[Ocean Spirit]

@2020 freedom Does this count as a Hyper Stalk Assist? When a fellow stalker updates on behalf of another stalker?

I don't know but you started it around post 65 didn't you? So you have the right to name it.

@2020 freedom

More to the point, any news on your van?

Only that I'm told once its in port at Sheerness, the dealer can't do anything about it until VW release it to them after all checks have been carried out. They check its conditon after transportation and it can take up to 14 days but I'd guess this is typically less than half that time.

@2020 freedom
BTW Congratulations on being in 4th place in the Top Poster of the Month so far. Are you going for top spot this month or next? The podium is within reach, but pole position could be a stretch.

Not really, I wont be doing much posting from my captains seat

Besides I'd like to impart knowledge in later posts instead of the rubbish I come out with now.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

@California7 only lives 12 miles away from the dock....

See this thread - for more hyper stalking

Flippin' eck you lot are obsessed! take a leaf out of my book and relax a little bit.
Now @California7 fancy going down there and having a word sometime tomorrow? Shall we say 6 a.m? Tell them to pull their finger out!

 

[Pete_Hampton]

Shall we say 6 a.m?

Was there a nice sunrise?

A potential way for anyone needing to alleviate their ongoing hyper stalking symptoms, whilst your van is endlessly inching closer and closer - get yourself one of these exciting, well known [copy], building block campervan construction kits:

You will be able to marvel at the fine engineering and amazing detail. Build, deconstruct and reconstruct it over and over again whilst impressing the family with your knowledge of the intricacies of the campervan build process. Then ask yourself 'Why haven't VW come up with the concept of a cool California Trailer?'

Other (more costly) brands of brick based construction kits are available.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

Nice....how long for delivery?

 

[Pete_Hampton]

Nice....how long for delivery?

Ask Wilko... he is probably not on Live Chat!

 

[Ocean Spirit]

Just thought I'd give a little update.
So My Cali is still in Sheerness at code 40.
Thought I'd get the dealers angle on this as all the good stuff time wise is coming undone at the seams and I have a house move comoing so trying to avoid the move and the pick up coinciding.
Believe me I tried to plan them apart and the house move just took off all of a sudden.
I digress....
Speaking to the dealer, it seems there are 2 approaches. You either sit it out waiting for VW clearance or request that the vehicle is called forward. I don't think there are any guarantees when requesting this but it is an option as this idea came from them not from me.
So it looks like I may be able to pick up on the 5th or 6th of December if that comes off. Failing that, I'll have to wait for the house move to happen first, in which case we are looking at the 14th December.
Not happy with the process once it lands this side. Yep I know there are plenty of people waiting longer both now and over the years but it feels like all the hard work went sweetly and there is no need for delay.

 

[Pete_Hampton]

the house move just took off

Cripes - you have a lot on - hope the move goes well.

As for your elusive California, which surely can't be any longer? Hopefully you will get it on the 5th or 6th, then you will still be well within a week of us.

 

[Jason wallace]

Sadly mine missed the boat. It got to Emden on the 23rd and is still was waiting to be allocated a ship to Grimsby.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

Cripes - you have a lot on - hope the move goes well.

As for your elusive California, which surely can't be any longer? Hopefully you will get it on the 5th or 6th, then you will still be well within a week of us.

Thanks Pete!
Its OK though COZ I CAN COPE

 

[Pete_Hampton]

Sadly mine missed the boat.

You are still on track - ours was at Emden on the 7th and then took until the 17th to get to the UK, although Sheerness for us.

Fingers crossed you'll be on the next round trip of the cargo ship. Keep up the stalking...

 

[CampervanTime]

Is there any CCTV of Emden? Do you know which berth/mooring it tends to go from? You might be able to see a sea (pardon the pun) of vans/calis parked up waiting to board...

 

[Pete_Hampton]

Tried to find CCTV of the port when we were at Code 38 - with no joy.

Hunch is that they dock in this berth. Top hyper stalking points if you can catch either the Weser or Makassar Highway on Marine Traffic.com whilst in port.


Then if you zoom in - any bets as to what these might be?


Enjoy.

 

[CampervanTime]

Oh you’re good....

Pity it’s not just a touch higher res as we’d be able to see the awning rails !

 

[ChrisS]

So it looks like I may be able to pick up on the 5th or 6th of December

Sorry to hear about your van delay. Moving house, taking delivery of a van and Christmas just around the corner.... brave stuff! Good luck!

It looks like my van has consistently been about 3 or 4 days behind yours. Mine was code 30 on 19th November, and arrived into Sheerness on the Makassar Highway on 24th November. My dealer tells me that from there, it kind of depends on how quick it takes to check them in/over, and then how long it is before the next transporter with a space on it is heading towards your van centre. I've been told that my van _should_ be at the van centre I'm using (in Plymouth) on 4th Dec, so ready to collect later that week. If yours is still 3 or 4 days ahead of mine then you should be getting a call from your dealer soon I'd hope!

Good luck, and keep the faith. Once you have your hands on the keys/steering wheel, the waiting will seem like the blink of an eye!

 

[ChrisS]

Tried to find CCTV of the port when we were at Code 38 - with no joy.

Hunch is that they dock in this berth. Top hyper stalking points if you can catch either the Weser or Makassar Highway on Marine Traffic.com whilst in port.
View attachment 28071

Then if you zoom in - any bets as to what these might be?
View attachment 28072

Enjoy.

Amazing.....!!

This was the Makassar Highway at 10pm on 24th November (Sheerness)

 

[CampervanTime]

Actually, you can zoom right in and clearly see calis in the mass of vehicles with the roof rails and awnings. Pity google maps isn’t live!