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10-30-2016, 03:22 PM
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#401
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4 Rivet Member 
1992 29' Excella
Asheville
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 306
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Thanks to everyone for a great weekend. Hope everyone has a safe trip home.
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Jonathan Hettrick
'92 Excella 29'
'20 Ram 2500
AIR # 59179
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10-30-2016, 05:22 PM
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#402
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Wow!!!
Susan and I are home, unpacking. Why is it we always come home with more than we left with??
We will post details soon of another fantastic weekend. Need a day or 2 to regroup.
For now, THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING AND MAKING ALUMALINA ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING SUCCESS. We love you all.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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10-30-2016, 05:29 PM
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#403
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2 Rivet Member 
2005 28' International CCD
Salem
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 58
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Anybody have a drone picture of the 135 rigs to share?
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10-30-2016, 06:45 PM
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#404
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3 Rivet Member 
1975 Argosy 28
Vintage Kin Owner
Anderson
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 141
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Got home/ got questions
Hi All,
We stopped by forum rally on Saturday after touring so many amazing trailers. Thanks for making us feel so welcome and answering our questions. Didn't bring "Barley" cause he's not ready. Had some more specific questions for one of the owners of a 70 era Airstream. He turned the interior into a very modern-age design to include an Atwood Helium Fridge, a cool chair, and cow skin rug. He was parked toward the back near the Argosy group. Anyone know his name, email, or how to reach him? We asked tons of questions but continue to think of more as we work through our redo. Thanks so much!
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Nick & Holly
1975 Argosy 28 Rear Bath  1963 Shasta Airflyte
2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 5.3L 4x4
"We've got PBS minds in a MTV world" J.B.
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10-30-2016, 07:08 PM
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#405
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1 Rivet Member 
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12
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We returned home to sunny Florida, safely, about two hours ago. We left home with high expectations of meeting some additional Airstreamers with which to travel. John, thanks to you and your experienced team, our expectations were far exceeded! In addition, we met a bunch of really great people with lots of fascinating travel stories to tell!
We have a large immediate family (5 kids, 11 grandchildren) so we are accustomed to large gatherings for dinner, wedding receptions, etc. and the planning involved...John, wish we had been able to commission you to plan some of our family bashes! Spectacular job! The experience reminded us of attending a large, southern, pot-luck dinner. Lots of good food and conversation wrapped in warm hospitality! We can't wait to go to the next event, where ever it might be.
We met really great people, old hands and newbies, all living the dream! Glad we came...
Thanks again!
Dianne, Gary & Louie
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10-30-2016, 07:13 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Pfafftown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 918
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JConsroe
Anybody have a drone picture of the 135 rigs to share?
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Here's an overhead photo of the rally.
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Chuck
Airstream - 2008 Safari 27FB SE (Sweet Pea)
TV - 2022 Ford F350 King Ranch, 6.7 Diesel, 4X4 (Big Red)
WBCCI 3823 - Unit 12 | AIR 48265
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10-30-2016, 07:27 PM
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#407
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2 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 24
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 39
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I had a great time and so did Sam. I hated my better half and oldest son could not attend this time but we made out just fine. My folks had a blast for their first rally. Glad we got to park with all the other Argosy's. Thanks again John for a great time!
Best pic I could get of the whole group. I slipped up to a discrete location for this one  
A photo of my rig (fluxcap) took this one.
Heading home!
Great photo my Mom took heading out.
Caught up with this rig on I-85. Who is Buffy? Caravanned with them for a bit. Man, traffic was awful. RIP to that motorcycle rider, that couldn't have ended well.
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10-31-2016, 04:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 27' Overlander
Denver
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 768
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What an incredible time! Thank you John and Susan and all the others who worked so hard to make this rally look seamless. Met some fine folks and got reacquainted with others.
Wonder if anyone has a link to the TV story?
Thanks!
Dave
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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10-31-2016, 04:19 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Great shots, Bill. The Agrosys had a strong showing.
"Buffy" belongs to John & Nancy, members of the Piedmont, NC unit of WBAC.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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10-31-2016, 05:52 AM
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#410
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2 Rivet Member
2016 25' International
Gaffney
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 23
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We had a great time and enjoyed the hospitality. Look forward to more of the same.
Thanks!
Dennis & Pam
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10-31-2016, 06:11 AM
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U.S. Navy, Retired
1997 30' Excella
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 46
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What a GREAT rally! Friendly folks, lots of kids, perfect weather, beautiful Airstreams and Argosys, Rita & Jose, terrific entertainment, and food. Lots of food. A continuous three day extravaganza of FOOD. And now I'm going to sit in the driveway while the awnings dry out and listen to some tunes on this amazing Bose speaker from the raffle. Thank you John & Annie (Sandlapper), the Palmetto State unit, and the Palmetto Cove staff for an incredible weekend!
Bill & Barbara (Silverleaf)
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Bill & Barbara
ACI 217 AIR 77452
1997 Excella 1000 Classic 30
2018 F250 King Ranch 6.7L Powerstroke
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10-31-2016, 07:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1995 25' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 72
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Another awesome Alumalina rally! Perfect weather, great food and lots of fine folks! I enjoyed greeting everyone with the white or yellow bag! Many thanks to my brother , John, and ALL who helped out with the rally. Thanks to the Cove staff for their fine job! I hope everyone has safe travels home and down the road . We too saw the horrible motorcycle accident on I-77 coming home. It did not look good for the driver. Stay safe everyone and have a nice Fall! Beth
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Beth
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
Henry David Thoreau
WBCCI #5659 Unit 22 Region 3 w/ sandlapper
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10-31-2016, 05:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 22' Sport
Leesburg
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 115
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Update from the woman with brake problem. All ok now...inspected and adjusted. Had rust on them that has been worn off so again working. My heartfelt thanks to all who helped me...Pam, Gary especially, and Carl on Monday. What a fabulous support system. The club us great because of the community...all of you. John, thank you and all your volunteers for a memorable weekend! I learned SO much!
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10-31-2016, 06:10 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1990 32' Excella
Augusta
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 11
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A few overhead pics taken at the rally.
Chuck & Karen
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Chuck & Karen
'90 Excella 1000 32'
Air # 74932
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11-02-2016, 05:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
South Hero
, Vermont
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 259
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Hello John, Susan and right hand man, Terry,
We had a great time. Thanks so much for putting this rally on. It was our ultimate destination and it was worth every minute.
Fyi, we made it back to Vermont today with no issues.
Thanks again,
Skip and Barbara
On an island in Vermont
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11-02-2016, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Thank you all that came,
and contributed, and made this year's gathering the best ever. It was totally awesome.
A new record of 135 rigs from 18 states plus Canada and Newfoundland. A true international rally. A guesstimate is 350 of the greatest folks on the planet.
Many, many people went above and beyond to pull this thing together and Susan and I love you for it. There were so many helpers I dare not start a list for I would surely leave someone off. Please rest assured we know who you are.
The cooks, bottle washers, trash crew, seminar leaders, greeters, bar tenders, tech helpers, drone pilots, photographers, fish cookers and servers, sound crew, door prizes, dancers, firemen, bell ringers, crafts, the gamblers, the ghosts and goblins, and the secretarial staff.
Thanks all that brought your children.....they were the best part. They are always welcome.
Thank you also for the many sercys we were given. We are enjoying them as I type. 
In case you missed the announcement, regrettably, Susan and I will not be able to host a Spring Alumalina for the next few years, just too much on the plate.
We already have the dates set and a contract signed with Palmetto Cove for next fall.
OCTOBER 26-29, 2017
We will launch a new thread later. Need a little break for now.
This thread remains open so don't unsubscribe just yet, there may be more coming.
Thank you all, I HAD MORE FUN THAN ANYONE.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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11-02-2016, 06:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
London
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 280
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You're a long time underground!
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11-02-2016, 11:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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Cubs Win!
Thanks John, and all the others who helped, including the Cove Hosts, for effecting such a great Rally.
A little bit of rain, but as I was told, "you can't have a rainbow without rain".
Phil
ps, Cubs win! (it's 1:17am now).
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Phil and/or Sue w/ Cheryl & Annie and Stuart
(Buffett RIP 9/15/08, Gus RIP 12/22/15)(Roger RIP 12/30/20, Penny RIP 6/14/21)
1997 34' Excella WBCCI 5936
'09 Dodge Cummins Ram 3500 Crew 4x4 auto
AIR 1753
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11-20-2016, 08:17 PM
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#419
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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For anyone who stopped by and saw me working on the quilt, it's DONE!!!! Can't wait to deck out Cheryl's bedroom for Christmas. Sue 
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Phil and/or Sue w/ Cheryl & Annie and Stuart
(Buffett RIP 9/15/08, Gus RIP 12/22/15)(Roger RIP 12/30/20, Penny RIP 6/14/21)
1997 34' Excella WBCCI 5936
'09 Dodge Cummins Ram 3500 Crew 4x4 auto
AIR 1753
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11-21-2016, 03:56 AM
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#420
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Spartanburg
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 437
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Another great rally, John, Terry, Susan, and all the others who made it happen. I saw it with my own eyes, but still don't know how you did such a perfect job providing for so many folks.
As members of the Cove, WBAC, Air Forums and Palmetto State Airstream Club, we are thankful for the opportunity you have provided to make many new friends, have a lot of fun, and introduce the clubs and a fine Cove facility to folks who otherwise might not know about them.
Sincerely,
Jake and Diane
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