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02-09-2004, 11:30 AM
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SSOLID
1972 25' Tradewind
Fayetteville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 47
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Joining the Club!!!
We just stepped from tent camping to trailering. We bought a 1972 25' Tradewind. We are from Florida and drove to Alabama to pick it up. Decided to go to the smokies for our first night.
My kids had never seen snow...well when we woke up our new pride and joy was covered with snow. What a great weekend.
If I didn't do anything else with this trailer, it was enough to see the joy in my kids eyes.
We bought this trailer (had to be an Airstream) for a 2 month trip we are taking out west this September/October to see the Alamo, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore and whatever else we find inbetween or after.
I am totally new to this and don't know a thing about trailers so I will definetly be using these forums.
So thank you in advance for any help that is supplied.
I will post some snow pictures tonight.
ssolid
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02-09-2004, 11:47 AM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 885
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Way to go!
ssolid ... Congrats on the Airstream.
Your children a very fortunate to have you as a parent. What more could a kid ask for ... a two month vacation in an Airstream!
Now ... let's see some photos! 
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TrailerGypsies.com
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02-09-2004, 12:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1969 18' Caravel
, Iowa
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 177
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Hi!
ssolid; WELCOME to the world of Airstream. You're on the right track IMO in your plans to create lifelong memories with your family in an Airstream.
Keep us posted, and feel free to ask questions. This forum is a gold-mine for all things Airstream. 
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WBCCI #4568
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02-09-2004, 12:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 153
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 Congradulations
What a great story for us all!!!!!
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02-09-2004, 12:27 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Congradulations and welcome to the forum
I live about 20 miles from Mesa Verde, so if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask
Ken J.
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02-09-2004, 12:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 240
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Re: Joining the Club!!!
Quote:
Originally posted by ssolid
We bought this trailer (had to be an Airstream) for a 2 month trip we are taking out west this September/October to see the Alamo, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore and whatever else we find inbetween or after.
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I'm sure there are more than just I that envy you.
Others will speak up, I'm sure, but if you haven't already, you may want to start planning the trip out now, as far as where you plan to stay and make reservations. Consider campgrounds that are located such, that you can stay a few days in one place and do day trips is different directions.
Perhaps some members that live or have visted the West can give suggestions for good clean campgrounds that are centrally located to a lot of attractions.
Again, I envy you! 
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02-09-2004, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,664
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Re: Joining the Club!!!
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Originally posted by ssolid
If I didn't do anything else with this trailer, it was enough to see the joy in my kids eyes.
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Welcome! That's a great story!! Your family is in for some awesome times together. Camping with my parents are my GREATEST, most cherished memories! Enjoy making your kid's memories. (Will they ever forget that first snowy trip in the A/S?)
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02-09-2004, 01:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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Ssolid
Check your PM!
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"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."
WBCCI # 1113
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Trailer '78 31' Sovereign
Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
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02-09-2004, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,707
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Welcome to the family!
If you will bew "in the neighborhood" of Colorado Springs around July 30th, you may want to join a bunch of us that are getting together for the 4th Annual Rocky Mountain VAC Rally
Shari
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02-09-2004, 03:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 258
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right on
Welcome to the forum and the "Family" it is.
You are very fortunate to realize that the future is today when it comes to your children and not waiting to tomorrow to go touring/camping/exploring.
May all the road be smooth before you....jem
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Saturn with Blue OX towbar
WBCCI # 14067
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02-09-2004, 07:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 35
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Hi ssolid, Great to hear from another person with young kids. IMO Zduke4x is exactly right. Best Wishes Al...
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02-09-2004, 07:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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Hope to see you on the road sometime. I hope to head west at some point this coming year. CO is someplace My folks dragged me when I was a kid and I want to drag my two (11 and 3) there as well. I also have a bucnh of online friends from a little 3 million hits per month site I help moderate www.ck5.com .
My wifes first Airstream camping was 1980 where her dad bought one. Now we are restoring that very Airstream to enjoy with our kids.
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1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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02-09-2004, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
1976 27' Overlander
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 864
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Welcome to the gang! We've been at this just over a month, and jealous that you have warm enough weather to enjoy your new family member.
Best of Luck!
Ron and Tony
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02-10-2004, 12:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 76
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welcome!
welcome! make sure you start making those reservations early!!! if you head on over to oregon let us know. good luck!
cheryl and rich
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