Receiving the new iPad :)

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I'm on the east coast, in PA. It is March 16th! Yes, it's only 1:00am, but March 16th nonetheless! :)
This past week has been fun. I keep hearing about all the fun people who are camped out in front of Apple Stores right now are having- sharing an experience, and enjoying conversation with "like minded people". Well, here at this discussion board, we have been doing the same thing- ALL week. :) Its a bit different, yet no different.  It's been a really fun week chatting with everyone about order dates, times and locations. Then, later on about couriers, ship dates and tracking info. I'm still amazed at the journey that some of our iPads have been on! They have traveled the world. It's also quite impressive how Apple has coordinated the deliveries of who knows how many new iPads. Pretty fascinating stuff! :) although not perfect, the whole process still impressive nonetheless. :) This past week was really fun, and a nice diversion to the daily stresses that are "everyday life". It was fun feeling like a kid again, eagerly awaiting a new toy. :) The anticipation is half the fun! (although waiting for new iPads can also be stress- inducing, in many cases, too ;)).
The big date is finally here. :) The day many of us have been waiting for.
I'd love to hear about people's reactions and experiences once the new iPads begin to be delivered and the boxes are opened up, and the new iPads are finally home where they belong! :) Can't wait to hear about the new iPads, themselves, and how great the screen resolution is!
This great day is finally here, the day some of us will begin receiving our new iPads! :)

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Yes, and thank you to all of the people who actually made the new iPads. Glad you pointed that out. A lot of hard work went into that.
I also read about all of the extra security and trucks that Fed Ex and UPS had for the new iPads. I was wondering how none of them managed to accidentally get delivered before today, and none would be stolen from the waiting areas. I thought surely at least a few would slip through the cracks, but, none did! If they had, we surely would have heard about it. :) That's an amazing operation they have set up. I'm sure it's something to see!
We are impatient, and want everything "yesterday". I know I am, anyway! But, I've never had so much fun waiting for a delivery before, especially for something I've been waiting for for months! Yes, I feel like a kid! :) Except, I'm an adult who works very, very hard, and don't treat myself to all that much, and I feel that I deserve to buy myself something nice. What's the point of all of my hard work for the most MISERABLE, rotton and nasty boss on the face of the earth, for 50+ hours per week, if I can't splurge and treat myself to something nice once in a while? That's how I feel. I deserve this new iPad, for sure! Major difference from being a kid! But, fun feeling like one! :)
I wasn't aware of any new products. Something else to look forward to! I ordered a Smart Case, but, didn't open it yet. Can't wait to hear about new covers that may cover the back. I'll take back my Smart Cover that I just had delivered, then, and get a new one. Or, if they too are sold out, I'll wait for one. I really would like to cover the back to prevent any scratches or damage. I've been looking for a back cover that will work with the Smart Cover, so, this is good news! :)
As much as I hate my job, and hate my boss, I'm really looking forward to going to work today! Work is where my new iPad will be delivered to me! :) :) And, I'm off this weekend. :) do I can play with my new iPad all weekend! It'll probably take me that long to figure out how to set it up. This is my first one. I have the iPhone4, but obviously, that was already set up for me. I bought an iPad2 back at the end of Hanuary, but took it back and waited for the new one. That too, though, was set up for me in the Apple Store! So, this will be interesting! If I need help setting it up, if I go to the Apple Store tomorrow, do you think they'll help me set it up? Or do you have to purchase it there in order for them to help?
Just checked tracking, no new movement posted, although I'm pretty sure my iPad surely must have arrived in my city by now, but just hasn't been updated yet.
I wonder if the delivery trucks will also have security to protect all if the iPads while the drivers are out if their trucks making the deliveries?