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bwoodtx · 03-03-2010, 04:56 PM

I'll take that.

Xbob2 · 03-03-2010, 05:02 PM

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Thanks to all for the wonderful wishes!!

Approximately 2 days, 17 hours, 28 minutes and counting....

Are we there yet?

bwoodtx · 03-03-2010, 05:39 PM

I would be havin' a major case of Aluminitis, GottaHaveItNow, or some such ailment, call in sick and be there yesterday. Of course, since I happen to have free time I could go get it for you and store it here in Texas where it is warmer.

Xbob2 · 03-03-2010, 06:06 PM

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I would be havin' a major case of Aluminitis, GottaHaveItNow, or some such ailment, call in sick and be there yesterday. Of course, since I happen to have free time I could go get it for you and store it here in Texas where it is warmer.

You could drop it off in St. Louis on your way home

bwoodtx · 03-03-2010, 06:14 PM

envy or jealousy is a terrible thing is it not.

aircooled4 · 03-03-2010, 07:33 PM

It's so much fun to have you all this excited with us!!! Much appreciated

~2 days, 10 hours, 27 minutes and counting...

Xbob2 · 03-03-2010, 07:35 PM

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envy or jealousy is a terrible thing is it not.

Amen!

aircooled4 · 03-04-2010, 05:38 AM

Of course a million ideas are running through our minds right now, and we'll be sure to get more pics when she comes home Sat. (Jay is going to check tires, lights, etc. tomorrow so hopefully less surprises on Sat.).

The only thing that appears to be missing from 8435 at first glance is the fridge. We think we can pull an old Marvel out of an old camper in a junkyard nearby, and hopefully restore it to match the trailer era. If it's not the right era, then we'll keep on looking. But even the drop-leaf table and original chair appear to be there! I sure hope the next 2 days fly by!!!

Xbob2 · 03-04-2010, 10:39 AM

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Of course a million ideas are running through our minds right now, and we'll be sure to get more pics when she comes home Sat. (Jay is going to check tires, lights, etc. tomorrow so hopefully less surprises on Sat.).

The only thing that appears to be missing from 8435 at first glance is the fridge. We think we can pull an old Marvel out of an old camper in a junkyard nearby, and hopefully restore it to match the trailer era. If it's not the right era, then we'll keep on looking. But even the drop-leaf table and original chair appear to be there! I sure hope the next 2 days fly by!!!

Are you guys going to repack bearings or just hook up & go? You only have few miles to drive, yes?
Bob

aircooled4 · 03-04-2010, 10:51 AM

I'm not sure what Jay has in mind; I guess he'll have to assess it when he looks it over tomorrow. We have about 40 mi or so to go, and he's planning on proceeding cautiously (should be a good line of cars stuck behind him as he drives 40 mph). A friend is going with him who's also mechanically minded, so should something happen along the way, they should be able to figure something out.

We also have a couple used-but-decent-condition tires we took with us when we went to pick up our Sovereign in MN, so he'll take those with as well, just in case. We'll worry about getting good tires for it down the road.

I keep pouring over the pics we have of it, and am getting so excited to get her home!! Can't wait to post pics of her actually sitting in our yard...

The count is now at 1 DAY, 19 hours, 9 minutes....

aircooled4 · 03-04-2010, 10:57 AM

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envy or jealousy is a terrible thing is it not.

Don't get me wrong, I love Oscar (our '71 Sovereign) and Vivian (our '67 Safari)!! In fact, I consider Vivian the perfect sized trailer & layout for our family. But I've felt the jealousy/envy many a time when others have posted their finds, and never understood why we couldn't find anything like that ourselves.

Who would have EVER guessed we'd come across something like this, much less a stone's throw away from home?!?! So ya never know... just keep those eyes peeled!!

Xbob2 · 03-04-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aircooled4

Don't get me wrong, I love Oscar (our '71 Sovereign) and Vivian (our '67 Safari)!! In fact, I consider Vivian the perfect sized trailer & layout for our family. But I've felt the jealousy/envy many a time when others have posted their finds, and never understood why we couldn't find anything like that ourselves.

Who would have EVER guessed we'd come across something like this, much less a stone's throw away from home?!?! So ya never know... just keep those eyes peeled!!

This is going to be great fun for all ... though I have always wondered about the 1 twin bed ...

bwoodtx · 03-04-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aircooled4

Don't get me wrong, I love Oscar (our '71 Sovereign) and Vivian (our '67 Safari)!! In fact, I consider Vivian the perfect sized trailer & layout for our family. But I've felt the jealousy/envy many a time when others have posted their finds, and never understood why we couldn't find anything like that ourselves.

Who would have EVER guessed we'd come across something like this, much less a stone's throw away from home?!?! So ya never know... just keep those eyes peeled!!

Ah, but 'tis the discovery which made your blood boil!!! I travel a lot for work and I am always lookin'. You just never know.

aircooled4 · 03-04-2010, 11:42 AM

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For World Traveler: 22'; door next to endcap; twin axil; twin water supply; 1 twin bunk; rear bath w/curb/commode; center astrodome; 7 panel; 3 water sources for kitchen sink; .............
Against World Traveler: Hinges on door backwards; no "dresser' between bed and commode; streetside windows not the same; ....

Anybody else?

I forgot to reply to this post earlier (especially once we established this IS a WT...), but wanted you to know that there actually is a dresser between the bed and commode, but it's behind the wall next to the commode, and we didn't get a picture of it. We'll make sure to get that picture as one of the first posts when she's home!

bwoodtx · 03-04-2010, 11:56 AM

since there hasnt been much discussion on the topice, would you care to share what you paid for it?

Xbob2 · 03-04-2010, 12:07 PM

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since there hasnt been much discussion on the topice, would you care to share what you paid for it?

I would wait till it's in the drive ...

(Don't wanna jinx it!)

bwoodtx · 03-04-2010, 12:56 PM

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I would wait till it's in the drive ...

(Don't wanna jinx it!)

Good point-I'll wait.

tallytwo1994 · 03-04-2010, 03:22 PM

This is the size trailer I'd like to have, and a tandem is a real plus. Wonder how much it weighs? Look forward to seeing more photos when you get her home. Hope the trip goes well.

Carol

aircooled4 · 03-04-2010, 08:42 PM

Less than 36 hours, folks!! HEEHEE!!!

Jay is going to take a bill of sale and the money with him tomorrow when he goes to check tires and so on; then we will officially OWN it, even if she doesn't come home until Saturday! I'm becoming a bundle of nerves...