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Devoman · 04-23-2007, 08:51 PM

Glad you all had a great time.Wish we could have made it though but work calls for the the moment.We should be there at the fall rally and the 26 to 28th sounds great.

davidz71 · 04-23-2007, 09:03 PM

Ouch, I'll be in Triangle, Virginia for my neice's wedding that weekend. Oh well, hope your Oct. bash is a good one.

Sugarfoot · 04-23-2007, 09:07 PM

I could do an October 26th-28th rally also. Maybe this will be a date that works for many.
I've really enjoyed looking at the many pics. Thanks for posting everyone.

Alan, I would say the Springstream was a definite winner. Thanks for all your hard work to keep this going. Also thanks to Shannon and Kathy Posey for everything you do every year for this.

Oops, just saw your post Craig, could you possibly get your niece to postpone the wedding for a week?

Minnie's Mate · 04-24-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugarfoot

I could do an October 26th-28th rally also. Maybe this will be a date that works for many.
I've really enjoyed looking at the many pics. Thanks for posting everyone.

Alan, I would say the Springstream was a definite winner. Thanks for all your hard work to keep this going. Also thanks to Shannon and Kathy Posey for everything you do every year for this.

Oops, just saw your post Craig, could you possibly get your niece to postpone the wedding for a week?

I second everything Sugarfoot said.

Craig, maybe you could park your Airstream in Hiawasse on Friday night, drive up to Triangle, VA for the wedding, (make sure your niece gets married at 10:00) get in front of the reception line, and dash back to Hiawasse. Its about 550 miles at 75 MPH (without the Airstream of course) so it should take you 7-1/2 hours each way, give or take. So you could possibly be back in time for the pot luck if your lunch is via a drive through and you only stop for one gas/potty break!

davidz71 · 04-24-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugarfoot

Oops, just saw your post Craig, could you possibly get your niece to postpone the wedding for a week?

Hmmmm, now there is an idea I haven't thought about.

davidz71 · 04-24-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate

I second everything Sugarfoot said.

Craig, maybe you could park your Airstream in Hiawasse on Friday night, drive up to Triangle, VA for the wedding, (make sure your niece gets married at 10:00) get in front of the reception line, and dash back to Hiawasse. Its about 550 miles at 75 MPH (without the Airstream of course) so it should take you 7-1/2 hours each way, give or take. So you could possibly be back in time for the pot luck if your lunch is via a drive through and you only stop for one gas/potty break!

If my wife didn't kill me then the drive would!

davidz71 · 04-24-2007, 07:30 PM

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Hmmmm, now there is an idea I haven't thought about.

OK, that suggestion has just been conveyed to the other half and I am getting the evil eye----OUCH.

steelbird312 · 04-25-2007, 06:59 AM

Hello everybody!
Sounds as if it was a wonderful event.
I enjoyed the visits from Sugarfoot, Jim and Susan, Gavin and Ruth, JVB(I think that's his initials) I snuck (past tense of sneak) over for a while Sat, met Rob, Davidz71, Alansd's better half, LI Pet but most were somewhere in the 2 hour lull before the potluck. Thanks to those who asked me to stay, however, my Missus had asked me to be back by 6:00. I made it by 6:30 so it wasn't all bad.
Maybe I can make the Oct rally
Sorry I missed you Minnie Mate and all the others I would like to have met.
Alan-keep up your good work-it is a very difficult job, but think of the joy that not only you received but the many others as well.
PS not haughtily said, but I'm still in N GA!

starflyte1 · 04-25-2007, 07:24 AM

Burt and I had a wonderful time at our first rally. So many nice people, families, pets and Airstreams in one place. And so much food at the pot luck!

Thanks to all!!!
Pat

Minnie's Mate · 04-25-2007, 09:29 AM

Sorry we missed each other Steelbird. When you were visiting I was out and about visiting other ralliers, too. I am still planning to make it up to Top of Georgia this Saturday for the vote but I can't stay for the rally. Think that would be OK with the rally organizers? I have too much going on right now to stay for the rally and my son has already missed two soccer games this season so my wife will be taking him to the one this Saturday morning. One day this weekend is all I can spare.

Silverhobby · 04-25-2007, 10:07 AM

I am glad to see the pictures and to know that everyone had a great rally. Sorry for the transmission woes for you Martin. Hope the F-250 will be better than ever really soon.
The October weekend of 26-28 would work well for me. (26th is my Bday)....
Hope to see everyone in the fall.

empresley · 04-25-2007, 11:29 AM

Just got the call from dealership.
I guess we are in the middle of the saga. Four days at the Ford dealer and they "think" the problem is a sending unit inside the transmission. Seems this sending unit is telling the wacky computer that the transmission is in bad shape. The wacky computer takes this information and tells the temp. gauge to read HOT, real HOT. So, the suspect part is ordered and hopefully will be installed by 5pm tomorrow. IF so, that will be just in time for me to take the Airstream to Barnesville and set up for the weekend. IF all goes well, little piggie will be inside the cooker and getting warm at 6am Friday. Just 6 days late. (don't worry, he's been in the freezer)
Lot's of IFs.

martin.

ps Service Manager says new trannie runs $4 grand.
new sending unit installed & talking to the wacky computer $388 total.
One compared to the other.... priceless.

Minnie's Mate · 04-25-2007, 11:35 AM

Hope all of this is covered by your warranty...especially if it turns out to be the transmission. Ouch! You told me you had about 7K miles left. If not, I'll be praying for you.

StreaminGuy · 04-25-2007, 05:28 PM

Thanks Alan and everyone else who had a part in putting this together and thank you Lord for great weather! My wife Ruth and I were long overdue for a trip. We had a great time! The food was outstanding and we met some super people. We'll look forward to the next one. Steelbird, we enjoyed stopping by TOG and visiting with you and your lovely wife as well. We used to go up there several times a year, many years ago.

Thanks, Geven (& Ruth)
'67 Caravel (owned since 2/99)
"Woodmaster" wagon

ALANSD · 04-25-2007, 05:59 PM

Hey Geven we enjoyed hanging with you guys too. Watch for the post on the Falluminum Rally. Not firmed up just yet.

steelbird312 · 04-25-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate

Sorry we missed each other Steelbird. When you were visiting I was out and about visiting other ralliers, too. I am still planning to make it up to Top of Georgia this Saturday for the vote but I can't stay for the rally. Think that would be OK with the rally organizers?

Hello Minnie's Mate, the business meeting is 10:00 am, and I don't think anyone would object to your coming (assume you are a member of GA Unit?) That's early to get up and to drive to Helen if you aren't already up there. If you are coming up to vote on the motorhome thing, I'm not sure it is worth the drive, as I think the vote will go overwhelming the way you would vote ( considering some of your posts on the matter) There is a small show and sell flea market, sometimes something good shows up, and then a new members seminar. Free time for a few hours, and then the rally meeting is not until 7:00.

StreaminGuy · 04-26-2007, 07:02 AM

Hey Steelbird,

Do you think there would be any charge to get in if I were to drive up & come in for about an hour an check out the flea market?

Thanks,

Geven
Flickr: Photos from streaminguy

camperski · 04-26-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan

Camperski and I exchanged a few pleasentries early on friday afternoon. He and his compandries decided to make Susan and I "official" members of the Pickens County Campers. I don't know what to say on such an august occasion. We can only endevour to uphold the lofty goals of such an organization. Now if we can only get a camper that actually is roadworthy.

Thanks for a great day boys and girls. Maybe next time we can make it an entire weekend.

Jim

Thats Abducted into membership!

camperski · 04-26-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ALANSD

Oct 26 would work for me, but I will verify with the park before posting.

"Falluminum North GA Rally"
Lake Chatuge GA Mountain Fair Campground
Dates: TBA

That weekend works for our group, plus a few that couldn't make it last week. We'll be in Helen the weekend before that, we've been meeting there annually for since I was little......going to look at units for mom and dad this weekend!!

steelbird312 · 04-26-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by StreaminGuy

Hey Steelbird,

Do you think there would be any charge to get in if I were to drive up & come in for about an hour an check out the flea market?

Thanks,

Geven
Flickr: Photos from streaminguy

Geven, There would be no charge. The timing of the rally this year, and some unfortunate illnesses have kept people away. I'm not even sure that it would be worth your time. I'll admit to having found some pretty good stuff here, and other times....absolutely nothing. Levon is here, but he didn't say anything about bringing any parts with him. It might be a gamble, however, you are very welcome to come.