Our trip North was relatively uneventful, quite a bit of traffic in Tampa, a stop to get out and move around both South and North of Tampa, and soon we were past the congestion, and Moose was able to do his thing. Soon we came to an area that may surprise people that have never been to Florida. There are real hills here, with curves and small valleys. Moose had to put a strong shoulder into herding Goliath up and over these hills. Here are a couple of photos taken on that part of I-75 At the point the pictures are taken, we have gone down one hill, and are about to go up another:
Soon after going through the area above, I noticed the air conditioning in Moose didn't seem to be as cold as it was when I left. Not long after that, not as cold became not very cool, followed closely by not at all cool, and, of course, the famous "warm air".
Terrific. Well, I'm almost to my destination anyway, I guess I can sweat for a little while. We pulled into the campground, and were greeted by the owner, who was painting one of the cabins that KOA has available for RVers that are traveling sans RV.
He told me I was slated for site #20, and would that be all right? Umm, sure, why wouldn't it? I found out, when I got to site #20. A large tree about a foot from the right side, and a picninc table about 1" (yes, I meant to say inch) from the left side. Thanks, Pal. Remind me to take you off my Christmas card list.
Here are two photos showing the room I had to get in, the table cleared by an inch, and I brushed the tree with Moose's front bumper. No Airstreams were harmed in the use of this campsite:
Okay, now I've got Goliath wedged in here, I need to hook everything up. Turned on LP, water heater, pilots on the stove and oven, hooked up water and sewer, stabilizers, yada yada. Again I was reminded that it takes longer when you are doing this stuff one-handed.
The controls for the fridge are on the base of the fridge, not normally a problem, but when you can't bend so good, it becomes a problem. Got everything hooked up, turned on, air conditioner blowing a blizzard.
There are a few fulltimers here, two of them in Airstreams. I will go talk to them in the morning, and see how they like fulltiming.
Here are photos of the other two "millionaires" here:
I'll be on the road in an hour and a half. It's gonna be a LONG ride but worth it!!!!! That pesky bank doesn't open until nine so I can't leave until then.. SHEESH! Don't they know I am in a hurry!?!?!? HARRUMPH!!! Wait, why am I upset?? I'm getting an AIRSTREAM today!
You are going to love that camper. I'm excited for you, but sad for Terry. I hope you have a great trip home. Make sure and stay somewhere cool the first night.
Terry called and he is waiting for Cat to get there. He has been to Bob's and picked up the stuff for our new one and awning parts for Goliath per Cat's request.
More later.
Marie
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Since katkat will be arriving so late in the day, I reserved a second night here, so they can rest tonight before heading home in the morning. It is windy here today, it's probably just as well they are leaving tomorrow. I don't want them to have their first experience towing an Airstream to become a "white knuckle" event.
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Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
You are going to love that camper. I'm excited for you, but sad for Terry. I hope you have a great trip home. Make sure and stay somewhere cool the first night.
Since katkat will be arriving so late in the day, I reserved a second night here, so they can rest tonight before heading home in the morning. It is windy here today, it's probably just as well they are leaving tomorrow. I don't want them to have their first experience towing an Airstream to become a "white knuckle" event.
I have previously mentioned Bob's RV parts and sales before, and since I was in the neighborhood, I stopped by to get some odds and ends for the new trailer. Unfortunately Bob passed away last August, but the place is still owned by "Mrs. Bob", and ably run by the crew that has been there forever. I wound up with a pair of brand new mattresses, the underbed cabinet assembly with all the tambors, and, after a hurried phone call, new awning material for Goliath.
I took some photos while I was there. There are quite a few Airstreams being cannibalized there, as well as hundreds of SOBs.
The place looks like an RV park after a tornado has made an appearance.
I just spoke to Terry and KatKat is very thrilled with her new airstream. Her son, Jacob, and daughter, Rachel, were with her and they were having a ball and playing with the little surprises I left in Goliath for them. I am sooooo happy they are the new owners of Goliath. It makes me smile to think of them spending the night in the coach for the 1st time, and enjoying him as much as we did.
I officially hand over my portion of this thread to KatKat and wish her and her family the very best times and memories. Godspeed and safe drive home tomorrow.
Terry will be on line later to update and let you know all that happened.
Marie
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Our new Airstream is now an only child again. Goliath expressed his displeasure at being sold off by rupturing one of his pressurized LP hoses in front of his new family. Our children, both organic and mechanical, can be counted on to act out in front of strangers.
I'm home now, but after a three hour round trip to Bob's this morning, and the 4 hour trip home this evening, I am beat. I'll post a recap in the morning, along with a photo of a relatively new Safari that showed up mere minutes before katkat and crew arrived.
Hello! I'm home too! WORN OUT! We had a very easy ride home. I'll post pics tomorrow. We have dial up at the house and trying to posts pics is futile. I've got 'em all loaded and ready. I have to say that I didn't know until Friday night how badly Terry had been injured or I would have never asked him to meet me somewhere. Terry was nice enough to go through everything with me which I promptly forgot after he left because I was very excited! I will post a few thoughts on my first day of Airstream ownership:
A. Playing "What does this switch do?" and "Is this really made out of beer cans?"is non-stop fun for eight year Jacob. It's tiring to me after an hour.
B. The privacy curtain btw bedroom and bath is see through?!??!?! (in certain lights). This can be embarrassing when your eight year old son notices this LOUDLY as you're changing clothes. AWKWARD!
C. When traveling, you must make sure ALL items in the trailer are secured because nothing will be where you left it when you stop to check. Unless we have chickcharnees who rearranged everything while we travelled. Was that a factory option or aftermarket?
D. Playing "What does this switch do?" is NON Stop fun for the FIVE year old Rachel who has just seen Goliath for the first time, but is tiring even faster for me.
E. Rachel has decided Goliath looks like a "Big metal Horseshoe crab"? Now when I look at the back of it, it's all I can think. The beer crab on wheels.
F. Airstream are the COOLEST way to travel EVER!
I'm happy and worn out! If I could sleep in it here at the house, I'd be in it right now! Ill post the pics tomorrow!
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