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flamingo-kid1 · 09-25-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Nugler

The shake down trip with the Expedition was a total success.

That is GREAT news!

It will be strange to see you guys without that old van, which was a pretty good one!!!

jimmickle · 09-25-2007, 06:30 PM

Thursday I have a Motorhome visit with the physical therapist to work out how to get into and out of the motorhome with the new "leg." If all goes OK we will see you all on 12th.

Jim

Tom Nugler · 09-26-2007, 07:51 PM

Looking forward to the rally.What are we doing about desserts on Saturday night? Shall we have a pot luck with desserts? Send thoughts.

Sue

jimmickle · 09-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Hi gang,

Went out to the MH this morning with the physical therapist and all went well. Am able to get in and out without problems, so all is good for leaving in two weeks. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Jim

Tom Nugler · 09-28-2007, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear all went well with the therapist. Looking forward to seeing everyone. See you soon.

Sue

jimmickle · 10-01-2007, 10:28 AM

I see we have another unit signed up. Welcome wader. Looking forward to meeting you.

Jim Mickle

Tom Nugler · 10-01-2007, 06:54 PM

Welcome wader. Let's hear from you.
Sue's getting excited. Rachelle, do we need any side dishes or is everything set with the caterer? She's got her Hawaiian party stuff packed and ready to go.
At this point I'm waiting for the 10 day forecast to see if I'll get there Thursday or Friday. Want to wax the old girl (not Sue

) before I go.

Tom.

till · 10-02-2007, 07:55 AM

I still have to clean out the trailer and restow everything. At least this weekend is open to get the work done. I for got half of what I am to be doing for the weekend.
I just got through my 20 year high school reunion. Man was that a trip down memeory lane. I need to get cought up on sleep now so I can party with you guys.

byamcaravanner · 10-02-2007, 09:23 AM

Tom and Jim,

Thanks for the welcome.

Before you guys get too excited, I won't be bringing my unit since it is currently in "drydock" but at the suggestion of "till" I'm planning on making the trip down with my family for the afternoon on Saturday. I've been corresponding with RaChelle on the details.

I'm looking forward to meeting all you folks smart enough to own a '67 :-) ...and of course any and all others willing to meet my restoration crew.

I'm a greenhorn and this will be my first Airstream "event" so I'm hoping that IBT style rules don't apply. LOL!

See you all on the 13th.

jimmickle · 10-02-2007, 12:02 PM

I will guarantee that IBT rules don't apply.

I read your blog and wondered how you would be done in two weeks. Now I know. Hope that all the family will be coming.

We have a couple if spare chairs that you are welcome to use while you are there.

Jim Mickle

byamcaravanner · 10-02-2007, 12:17 PM

Thanks Jim,

My trailer is further along than shown in my last blog entry, but not in the "put back together" direction. Last weekend I removed the rear 12ft of floor awaiting installation of the new grey and black tanks... which I have yet to fabricate. I'm still trying to decide what gauge stainless to use.

till · 10-02-2007, 02:05 PM

Steve,

Please do not go with stainless. It is heavy and way overkill. Just go with the plastic or fiberglass tanks that you can get off the shelf with fittings where you want. Most tank places will put fittings where you want for a small fee. It will save weight and headachs and pains....

byamcaravanner · 10-02-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by till

Steve,

Please do not go with stainless. It is heavy and way overkill. Just go with the plastic or fiberglass tanks that you can get off the shelf with fittings where you want. Most tank places will put fittings where you want for a small fee. It will save weight and headaches and pains....

Tedd,

The extra weight of S.S. I can see... but the "headaches and pains?" ...you'll have to clue me in on those.

till · 10-02-2007, 02:24 PM

Steve,

Never mind, I just read your profile...... The headaches would be for the novice. i.e. keeping the sides from warping while welding the box up... I see that you do this kind of thing for a living.

soldiermedic · 10-02-2007, 03:08 PM

Steve....do you still need that back bath piece from my safari?

Steve

byamcaravanner · 10-02-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by till

Never mind, I just read your profile...... The headaches would be for the novice. i.e. keeping the sides from warping while welding the box up... I see that you do this kind of thing for a living.

Novice... that's me! ...but I work for a company whose business is fabricating such things. I'm planning to do the welding myself though. I can save myself about $250 a tank.

I do have the benefit of some expert advice.

flamingo-kid1 · 10-03-2007, 12:16 PM

I was wondering what the therapist would say about the MoHo.. your unit is REALLY nice and I knew you could do it.

I really admire you for keeping on keeping on.. we all need to remember to do that!

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Originally Posted by jimmickle

Thursday I have a Motorhome visit with the physical therapist to work out how to get into and out of the motorhome with the new "leg." If all goes OK we will see you all on 12th.

Jim

flamingo-kid1 · 10-03-2007, 12:17 PM

A dessert potluck is a fine ida... What do we think about having quite a late dessert and campfire?? Who can tell stories??

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Originally Posted by Tom Nugler

Looking forward to the rally.What are we doing about desserts on Saturday night? Shall we have a pot luck with desserts? Send thoughts.

Sue

flamingo-kid1 · 10-03-2007, 12:22 PM

Wel it definitely looks like we'll be small, but friendly :-)

I am ordering food tomorrow, and I really hope weather smiles on us.

I've emailed Wader with a few details.. I hope they can come for more than few hours. I remember well the year that Gary and I attended Moraine View with no trailer.. it wasn't as much fun as actually staying :-)

They'll have better luck with us since this is so small and cozy.

So please send me a last minute headcount of how many people wil be in each group. There will be three of us, and our two pups.