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08-12-2012, 06:39 PM
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#981
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
1972 23' Safari
Houston
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,355
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Originally Posted by soldiermedic
Surely plan to do that Rich. Would be nice if you had your trailer back in running condition before then though. We wanted to stay at Balmorhea State Park on the way home, but it is completely booked up. We will have to make it all the way to South Llano River State Park which is much further instead.
Uwe told me yesterday that he was working on getting the front sofabed completed, dry cleaning the curtains, and getting all the window operators set. I am NOT looking forward to the long drive in a single day out there, but looking forward to downing a few brewskies with the Uwe while learning the systems.
Steve
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I'm going to check on the repairs at Bob Jones RV here. They did a lot of work on the Tradewind. No Airstream dealers here in Houston if you can believe it.
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08-15-2012, 08:08 PM
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#982
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Well it's about that time. Tomorrow after work, we are leaving on the trip to go get our 63 Overlander. We are meeting Uwe in Deming, NM for the exchange, and plan to overnight in Las Cruces Friday night. The following are the pics of a nearly completed trailer other than the front sofa (upholstery not ready till tomorrow). The biggest issue we have right now is taking our stuff with us. We will need linens, pillows, clothing, food, dishes, pots and pans, and essentially everything you need for an almost 3 day camping trip, but won't have the trailer to store it in until Friday. Because of this, we are packing in plastic totes. When we get to our hotel tomorrow night, we will have to bring them all into the room...what a PITA. Oh well, it matters not since we are so close to our goal.....Airstream perfection.
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08-15-2012, 08:43 PM
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#983
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Take good care on that long section of 10.
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08-15-2012, 08:49 PM
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#984
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichHog
Let's us know as plans develop, can do a 2 trailer rally.
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When dates are final, let some of us know & maybe we can join in on the fun?? I might have my Cruiser by then?
Maybe . . . . hopefully .
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08-15-2012, 08:55 PM
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#985
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whitsend
When dates are final, let some of us know & maybe we can join in on the fun?? I might have my Cruiser by then?
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Jim, we are looking for a place to camp labor day...make it happen.
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08-16-2012, 04:49 AM
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#986
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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Yeah Jim! Make it happen! I'm thinking Ink's Lake SP or Canyon of the Eagles? Somewhere half way between San Antonio and Ft Hood. I'm sure your cruised will be done.
Have a fun trip Steve. You, Amy and Collin have to be very excited.
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Work is never done, so take time to play!
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08-16-2012, 06:45 AM
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#987
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' Classic
1965 20' Globetrotter
Stephenville
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 242
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Congratulations Steve and Amy and Collin on the completion of your "new" Overlander. We'll be anxious to finally get to see the finished product and to know you'll be camping in style once again. Fun times ahead!
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WBCCI#: 2344
Texas Highland Lakes Unit
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08-16-2012, 07:22 AM
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#988
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
1972 23' Safari
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,355
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Galveston State Park
Steve- Here's info from the website:
20 RV and Trailer campsites
There is water and 50 amp and 30 amp service. These sites are close together and has communal facilities. The pavilion provides shared picnic tables and shared ground fire rings. The restrooms are approximately 150 yards away and the shower facilities are on the beach side of park.
$20 per night
didn't check on availability. The other RV locations I've seen in Galveston are like parking lots with big SOBs wall to wall. Like the idea of Inks Lake or one of those spots and seeing some of our compadres for a mini rally. Maybe we do Galveston later in Sept. less people and heat.
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08-16-2012, 10:57 AM
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#989
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Top
Yeah Jim! Make it happen! I'm thinking Ink's Lake SP or Canyon of the Eagles? Somewhere half way between San Antonio and Ft Hood. I'm sure your cruised will be done.
Have a fun trip Steve. You, Amy and Collin have to be very excited.
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Steve & Lance - I'm doing all I can & progress does seem to be being made!! Haven't been able to say that in AGES. Inks Lake sounds like a perfect spot. I think they even have some shady spots!! I sure want to join in on the fun.
Take care Steve & Amy. Be safe.
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08-16-2012, 11:31 AM
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#990
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Got out of work early, and we are finishing all of our parking. It would seem odd to stop in Ft. Stockton tonight as we could get much further. Guess we will see how we are feeling after dinner time.
Super psyched!
Steve
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08-16-2012, 11:43 AM
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#991
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Early to bed & early to rise . . . trumps staying out on the road late.
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08-16-2012, 02:24 PM
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#992
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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Hope you already have a room booked as most rooms are taken by oilfield personnel. I usually stay in Van Horn at the Holiday Inn. Only about an hours more drive.
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08-16-2012, 06:59 PM
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#993
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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We are stopped for the night in Van Horn, TX. We decided to go past Ft. Stockton since it was early. The hotel is FAR from nice, but for a single night it will do. I have not heard from Uwe since I left the house. He was still awaiting the upholstery to be finished before assembling the bed and heading out. I hope everything went well.
Steve
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08-16-2012, 07:55 PM
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#994
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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I think the Burrows family are beginning a trip that will be remembered and talked about with fond memories, both within the family and around camp fires with friends for many years to come.
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08-16-2012, 07:58 PM
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#995
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soldiermedic
. The hotel is FAR from nice, but for a single night it will do.
Steve
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Was it $59.95 nice??? As I mentioned, I don't stay there. Actually I don't stay in ANY Days Inn. Guess I now know why
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WBCCI# 9259 AIR# 38927 TAC-TX 14
Stop Littering-Spay & Neuter-- Adopt From Rescue
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08-16-2012, 08:00 PM
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#996
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Probably so. A white van just hit a occur irrigation pipe that was running vertically. The water ran for about 10 minutes until someone finally got the water off. We are outside and have no idea if this shut off the water to the entire "motel" or not. Comedy is seeing the night worker run out to the van, scream that they have to pay for that, and then proceed to call the owner and his father who live ob two of the motel rooms. Who knew we would get a show in this "town".
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08-16-2012, 08:20 PM
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#997
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I hope your not at the Van Horn Motel My Brother and I stayed at....last on the South side of the "City" on the West end. I think it was something like the Bates Hotel in Psyco.
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08-16-2012, 08:24 PM
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#998
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
I hope your not at the Van Horn Motel My Brother and I stayed at....last on the South side of the "City" on the West end. I think it was something like the Bates Hotel in Psyco.
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No...we are at the first hotel in town, the Days Inn.
Equally bad. Roof rotting and missing shingles are the nicest things I can say. Only 2 out of 4 lamps in the room work, dirty floor (standard), etc, etc.
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08-17-2012, 04:31 AM
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#999
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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That's why we all love to tow our "Fifth Avenue on wheels" everywhere we go. Right? Bad hotels suck, but you have stayed in worse places. At least it doesn't stink like old musty canvas like a GP medium. Have a safe and fun day!
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Work is never done, so take time to play!
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08-17-2012, 07:00 AM
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#1000
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Rivet Master
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Florissant
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Some of the biggest thunderstorms I have ever been in rolled through last night...at least that is what it felt like. The truck bed was filled with about 6 inches of water being slightly inclined in our parking spot. Unfortunately it looks like more rain this morning and we have all our stuff in the truck bed.
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