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06-26-2009, 08:44 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Thanks for the pictures. I'll see you all in Madison tomorrow...
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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06-26-2009, 09:09 AM
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#122
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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More pictures please. Am enjoying the updates and info on your journey. That PeeWee is always a dapper looking fellow.
Have a safe trip Richard.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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06-26-2009, 09:16 AM
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#123
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Y'all ROCK!
As I have a brief downtime at work at the moment, there is nothing nicer than logging in to see that my friends having a wonderful time in spite of the heat. You know I'm there in spirit. Keep cool and the photos coming, y'all.
Pee Wee, I love the pith helmet!
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06-26-2009, 09:40 AM
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#124
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Looks Like Fun
Here's another well wish from another armchair caravaner .
Stay safe, be cool, and have a great time.
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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06-26-2009, 08:07 PM
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#125
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
1968 26' Overlander
Beaver County
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfshr
More pictures please. Am enjoying the updates and info on your journey. That PeeWee is always a dapper looking fellow.
Have a safe trip Richard.
Brad
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Sugarfoot and Brad,
Thought you'd like to know, that's not just any pith helmet. It was Wally's. Airstream history on Airstream history. Kinda neat.
Roy
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06-26-2009, 08:30 PM
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#126
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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I have known all along that was Wally's pith helmet. I've tried it on once. Didn't fit too well.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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06-26-2009, 09:32 PM
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#127
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfshr
I have known all along that was Wally's pith helmet. I've tried it on once. Didn't fit too well.
Brad
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Right... and as I here the story, it was probably too big.
Having joined the group in Jackson Center, I can say we are having an unbelievable time. What a great way to get to know folks. The kids always seem to hit it off right from the start... and dealing with all the issues along the way brings us adults together in ways one would not normally experience.
Tomorrow morning is the caravan/parade into Madison... then we'll get to meet up with more friends and friends to be.
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07-03-2009, 10:53 AM
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Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
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We had a great Caravan in, it was so nice to meet new friends, and see old ones again! Frank and Rob both did a great job to make sure that this caravan went smooth! Thanks again everyone!
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07-05-2009, 09:18 PM
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#129
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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We survived it all. we got home a little while ago. I hope ya'll had a smooth trip back as well.
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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07-06-2009, 04:24 AM
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#130
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Trip complete here as well
Well, we made it home at 530pm last night.. what a trip. Left on the 22nd of June and returned on the 5th of July.... around 3000 miles on the Suburban (it rolled over 100k miles about 3 miles from home)... house to Covington, Pa to Pittsburgh, Pa (about 10 miles from the Airport - again - THANKS Roy), to Jackson Center, Oh to Peru, Ind to Elkhart, Ind to Jefferson, Wi by way of LaSalle, Ill to Madison, Wi to Waubasha, Wi to Green Bay, Wi to Houghton (Atlantic Mine), Mi to Marquette, Mi to Omer, Mi to Sandusky, Oh to Jamestown, NY and finally home via some of the finger lakes going through Hammondsport, Watkins Glen, Ithaca to home... wow! What a trip... memories to last a lifetime.... It was hot until Madison, then perfect traveling weather after that... gas ranged around $2.75 for the 93 octane (the 84 likes the rich stuff) and the kids survived. Next year I'm planning a Niagara Falls to Albany Caravan with stops at Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Taughhannock State Park, Glimmerglass State Park ending up in Albany via Howe's Caverns. Who's with me! Each stop will be two nights with one night at the start and end points. Planning starts now!!
Take care everyone...
These are my favorite photos when I paraded downtown since the VAC did not on my way out of Madison
http://picasaweb.google.com/Airstrea...erAtTheCapitol#
Rob
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07-06-2009, 06:36 AM
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#131
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
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Rob, we're with you for next year! But I think it should include a stop at Bakers Mountain camp for a few nights.
Doug
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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07-06-2009, 07:03 AM
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#132
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Yes
Agree... with 2 nights at Baker's Acres of Chenango
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07-06-2009, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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HI CUZ
Nice to hear you had a great time and a successful Caravan. Will we see you in Milan this year??? or are U about traveled out.
Roger
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Roger & MaryLou
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
KA8LMQ
AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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07-06-2009, 08:05 AM
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#134
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Rivet Master
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,025
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It Just Gets Better
Thanks to Frank and Rob and all of the trekies to Madison from Pittsburgh. The friendships, the sights, the food and the Airstreams. Memories are made of this.
I am grateful to everyone for shepherding me, during the trek and at the rally.
Thank you for your friendships. True love for all.
Pee Wee
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"Keep the road straight, the sky clear, the glass full, good friends and the laughter loud!", Pee Wee
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07-06-2009, 08:07 AM
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#135
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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Glad to hear the rest of your trip was succesful Rob. Thanks for posting the pics from downtown Madison.
We said our good byes to Reggie and Linda as they pulled out and we followed soon after them.
Any word from Frank yet?
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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07-06-2009, 08:29 AM
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#136
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Frank
Frank pulled to Indianapolis to visit Beth's sister and last night were staying in an Ohio State Park on the Ohio / Pa border area.... they should be home soon!
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07-06-2009, 05:07 PM
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#137
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
1968 26' Overlander
Beaver County
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 620
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On behalf of us "armchair caravaners" thanks for the updates and photos.
Your thoughts for next year sound great. I'll be watching to see if we can make the calendar work. I'm thinking that's wine country - this could be the Aluminum Wine Tour...
Let us know when you need a grassy spot in Pittsburgh. The pleasure was clearly ours.
Marie and Roy
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07-06-2009, 05:13 PM
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#138
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Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
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I got back home at 11pm, and I was beat! Was asleep by 11:30pm and was up for work at 7am this morning! I had a great time!
Rob you did a great time as Caravan leader! You made sure everyone was in the loop with what was going on, and that truly helped.
Frank, thank you so much for getting on the road an hour before everyone eles, and truly being a team player. You hard work allowed us to make with ease!
It was so great to meet many new friends along the way.
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07-06-2009, 05:28 PM
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#139
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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all home safe and sound..... I have to say the caravan was the best part of my two weeks. The stories that Dale shared with me were priceless. Do not worry Dale some of them will never leave my lips. What a priceless experience it was. even if the International was a disappointment for more than a few of us, we will always have the four days we were a family traveling together. Thank you all so much.
You can read a complete trip report on my blog linked below if you want.
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07-06-2009, 08:06 PM
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#140
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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Glad you are back safe Frank.
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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