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Fyrzowt · 12-19-2007, 10:56 PM

Is that a word outside California?

I bought a new to me 2000 25' Safari Six Sleeper today! It's in great shape, almost flawless.

A year ago August, we were travelling home from camping in the northern Sierras when I had to make a fairly rapid stop due to traffic. The semi-truck behind me didn't stop in time. It totaled the Safari and I had the "pleasure" of educating myself on the perils of insurance. Not fun.
We looked around and in October '06 found a really cool 1972 21' Globetrotter that had been extensively gone through. It is a bit smaller than we were used to and we've recently been talking of buying a bit bigger again.

Yesterday I clicked on the classified section here on the forum - something I seldom do. There was a nice trailer with the exact floorplan as our other Safari but 2 years newer. It happened to be in the town that I work and when I called the man, it turns out that we know each other professionally. I was able to work things out today so I could buy it and it's sitting outside here at the fire station.

Unfortunately for me, the Globetrotter will be for sale in the next couple of weeks, I wish I could afford to keep them both. I'll post it in the classifieds when I place it on the market after the holidays.

Now I just wish I were camping instead of at work. Oh well.
Thanks for listening,
Dave

Condoluminum · 12-19-2007, 11:07 PM

Stoked works here in SIlicon Valley! Sounds like a great deal and an easy transaction.. Look forward to seeing it at the Russian River later this spring...

Fyrzowt · 12-19-2007, 11:16 PM

Thanks John.
Yeah the hardest part was making sure the finances would be OK until I get the GT sold, and finding someone to cover work for me so I could get it. Good thing I did, there was another guy that wanted it - he called while I was hooking it up.

Dave

Zeppelinium · 12-19-2007, 11:16 PM

Good for you! That Globetrotter will go quick. Too bad you can't collect a whole handful.

Yes, that is a word outside California if you wereat least 18 in 1968.

Zep

TBRich · 12-20-2007, 12:29 AM

Congrats and yes, "stoked" is a word! Luck and Karma and the Stars were in the right positions for you...

Ease on down the road!
TB

**moosetags** · 12-20-2007, 05:04 AM

Congrats on your new baby! Let's see some oictures.

streamer23 · 12-20-2007, 05:17 AM

Congrats Dave on your new baby.Have many happy and safe travels in your Safari.An early Christmas present.

CanoeStream · 12-20-2007, 05:42 AM

Stoked - Stored. Oh wait ... not a game thread. But 'stored' is in your future and I don't think they'll put up with parking the hook 'n' ladder outside for long.

Congrats Dave!

toastie · 12-20-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TBRich

Congrats and yes, "stoked" is a word! Luck and Karma and the Stars were in the right positions for you...

Ease on down the road!
TB

Urban Dictionary: stoked

"stoked" - adjective - to be "stoked" is to be completely and intensely enthusiastic, exhilirated, or excited about something. those who are stoked all of the time know this; being stoked is the epitome of all being. when one is stoked, there is no limit to what one can do.

also, "stoke" - verb - one can "stoke" oneself out by facing challenges or by revving up an engine within oneself to accomplish that which one desires.

*being too stoked just means that you're still not stoked enough*
"Man oh man am i stoked for our upcoming snowboarding trip!"

"Perchance you'd like to stoke yourself out and ask that girl out!"

pilgrim · 12-20-2007, 07:47 AM

Sometimes it pays to be LUCKY doesn't it??? It sounds like you checked the classifieds at the right time!! Reading the various responses brought back such pleasant memories - we traveled the Sonoma & Napa Valleys last spring checking out lots of wineries with my wife's three nephews and their families plus her brother and his wife from Germany. We ended the week long visit staying along the Russian River. What a great trip. Didn't see many ASs during our visit, however.
Good luck with your new baby - many, many happy miles of travel!
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TIMEMACHINE · 12-20-2007, 08:00 AM

Wow, even "thread trouble makers" can be lucky sometimes. Can't wait to see your new Safari at one of our rallys.....congratulations.

time

Fyrzowt · 12-20-2007, 08:19 AM

Thanks all, hope to get photos up soon but it's a standard Safari.

See, that's why I wish I could keep them both. The Safari is what works out for us and it's a good floor plan for us, but. It's standard.
The GT is all polished, inside is great, gets all the attention, etc. That's the one that makes you want to post photos.

OTOH, it may be a "standard" model but it's NOT an SOB!

I'm still stoked this morning.

Dave

doorgunner · 12-20-2007, 08:25 AM

way to go Dave! What John said- See you at the russian river mid april! Tim

Goin camping · 12-20-2007, 11:26 AM

What great news Dave! You scored with luck and timing.

It may be standard now but I know you'll make it unique very soon. This really is a great day.

Milo

safari57 · 12-20-2007, 08:28 PM

Merry Christmas Dave,

It would seem that Santa had you in his sights on this one.

It would be very helpful now if he could line someone up for your existing one. Someone you perhaps know who would want to join the Airstream world of camping and make sure the spot beside you in CG's was appropriately attired with silver

.

Life is full of good things for good people...

It would appear that the New Year is going to be a very good one

Barry

FreshAir · 12-20-2007, 08:55 PM

Yes, Dave, I believe the 25' Safari would make it into Wright's Lake...or boondocking at Loon Lake. Be nice to see you up there sometime or at least at Casini in April.

urbanfood · 12-20-2007, 08:59 PM

congrats dave!

are you sure you can't keep both of them??????

maybe you should relax and run the numbers again over the holidays with a cup o' joe

Fyrzowt · 12-20-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

Yes, Dave, I believe the 25' Safari would make it into Wright's Lake...or boondocking at Loon Lake. Be nice to see you up there sometime or at least at Casini in April.

Oh yes, the Safari that got crashed was there a couple of times, this one will make in there too.

Urbanfood - nope, finances make me a one trailer person. I'm too conservative.

Maybe if my fortunes ever change...I will have the cup of joe, regardless.
Dave

codybear · 12-20-2007, 11:28 PM

Whooooohoooo Dave,

Fantastice!!!Be totally stoked for sure!..hope you post some pix!..I'd like to see what I'm missin compared to our '64!

Fyrzowt · 12-20-2007, 11:32 PM

I've been procrastinating on upgrading my account, now I'm stuck. They won't let me post any more photos - I'm at/over the limit. Wish I could delete some. So, no photos for now.