2007 Florida Can Opener Rally

[A-Merry-Can]

i think the first silver twinkie down there needs to warn slot 163... give him a chance to bow out nicely. ha!

jp

[Roadtoaster]

One of the attendees sent me a PM asking for details on the placard I posted (many posts back). Specifically he wanted to know (I think) how it was done. The post gives the name of the website I used to create the placard. Following the instructions on the site, I uploaded the Tin Can logo from a very early post. After that it is just a matter of following the instructions on the site. After uploading, I blew the logo up enough to fit the entire thing on 8.5 X 11 paper, printed in landscape and centered as necesary. The blowup process is very slow. You must click on an icon to make this happen (click on it a LOT). Adding the remaining printing is just a matter of following the instructions and using the appropriate icon to move the printing where you want it. Color, font size and style are all user choices.

Hope this helps.

Greg

[Sugarfoot]

Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

i think the first silver twinkie down there needs to warn slot 163... give him a chance to bow out nicely. ha!

jp

Isn't there someone besides me coming in on Tuesday? Not sure how late it will be when we get there, but I'll scope it out and maybe proceed with a diplomatic introduction. This might be a situation where, like an amoeba engulfing food, he will be absorbed into the aluminum mainstream. He may like it!

[rebel beck]

We are getting there on Tuesday also, mid afternoon. I'll chat with some of those other sob's and feel them out. I will not mention I have a few other friends coming.

[Sugarfoot]

Oh boy, I can see this now, Beck. We are the scouts before sending in the heavy artillery. These poor SOBs are going to be ambushed by an aluminum army.

[Devoman]

Yea..Just imagine what the state park desk clerk is gonna be doing when they keep seeing one after another pulling in on Friday.
And then the SOB'S that have to see you drive by at the entrance of that area.There are about 20 sites you drive past to get there and there is always people in those sites.It is gonna be pretty intresting and fun.It really makes ya proud to own one these.

[Devoman]

Originally Posted by rebel beck

We are getting there on Tuesday also, mid afternoon. I'll chat with some of those other sob's and feel them out. I will not mention I have a few other friends coming.

Just say you think a few will show up and dont tell them how many a few there are.

[wheel interested]

Soooo many pages now for me to find the rally sign graphics. Has anyone used Photoshop yet? Has anyone a background layer without their personal info on it?

[A-Merry-Can]

Originally Posted by Sugarfoot

Isn't there someone besides me coming in on Tuesday? Not sure how late it will be when we get there, but I'll scope it out and maybe proceed with a diplomatic introduction. This might be a situation where, like an amoeba engulfing food, he will be absorbed into the aluminum mainstream. He may like it!

we're not going to get there until friday afternoon, unfortunately. the misses is working on thursday. i would love to jump start things by a day, if i could.

if that guy in #163 won't move, i can bring all my original skins off my '59 traveller to at least improve my view a bit.

jp

[thecatsandi]

hey can someone repost the Campground map with the attendee's on it. It is ooo buried in the thread.
Thanks.

[Devoman]

Here ya go.

[LI Pets]

I'm really behind getting the trailer finished enough to travel,

still trying to get the LP, water systems and woodwork done, then the floor.

Hope we make it!

I can't get the ols A/C unit off the roof, I removed the bolts and air diverter inside- it won't budge.

Any ideas how to break the seal or gasket on this old Colman??

[Minnie's Mate]

Originally Posted by Lipets

I'm really behind getting the trailer finished enough to travel,

still trying to get the LP, water systems and woodwork done, then the floor.

Hope we make it!

I can't get the ols A/C unit off the roof, I removed the bolts and air diverter inside- it won't budge.

Any ideas how to break the seal or gasket on this old Colman??

You got to get it road worthy even if all you can do is tent camp in it! You've invested too much into this rally to miss it. I'm sure there is a thread here somewhere that explains the ins and outs of A/C replacement.

I did a search on DIYnetwork.com and "they" said to use a long rod and pry the A/C up to break the seal. A couple of years ago they did a renovation of a 1970 Airstream and one of their projects was removing the A/C unit. For complete instructions from DIY, go to: (AUTOS & BOATS : Auto Restoration & Kit Cars : Walls, Air and Cabinets: Install New Air Conditioning : DIY Network) The instructions make it sound simple, but I bet you found it to not be so simple as it sounds. Good luck!

[Devoman]

About three more weeks to go.It has been a very hot winter this year.Right now it hitting close to 80 degrees outside and as Sunny as can get.Here is something for you all up north to look at so you can see how the weather is here at anytime.
Schooners Local Bar and Grill

Beachcam

These are here in Panama City Beach though.Here are a couple from the Destin area.
Destin Florida Web Cam - destincam.com - View the beautiful beaches of Florida's Emerald Coast!

Island Surf Cam

I think you all that are coming early might get a kick out of this also.Moosetags knows this area very well being that he lives there.
Bud and Alley's

[Sugarfoot]

Great web cams, Devoman. I'm asking Santa to hold back the cold north pole winds until the rally is over.

No, really, I've been a good girl this year.

[rebel beck]

We still don't have all the water going in the Peppy, Don't worry about it. Just think you don't have to dump all the tanks. We plan on using the facility's at the park.

[Devoman]

Seems we have another forum member joining in the Rally.Doctor polish just signed up and now we are 35 Airstreams total.Pretty cool.We are still growing and only three more weeks to go before game day.
Welcome to the forums Doctorpolish.

[A-Merry-Can]

welcome DrPolish. the more the merrier!

btw, does anyone know what the most viewed thread is? this one's gotta be in the top 10!

jp

[Devoman]

Alright everyone...Keep your pants on and dont freak out.I just finished talking with someone and it seems they are going to be able to make it after all.
This is going to be the coolest rally.Rich luhr and his family.Wife - Eleanor and Emma there little cutie are going to be able to come to the rally.That makes 36 total.Man...This rally just can not get any better.
Just thought I would throw that in there to make it more fun.

Here is something for those that are new to Airstreaming.Really great Magazine to read and very informative.Airstream Life Magazine
Here is his BlogTour of America :: Home

[A-Merry-Can]

i'll be sure to pack my airstream life hat! cool!

jp