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04-10-2007, 10:27 AM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
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Rallying with SOB's?
Okay here's the problem. A dear friend who I have been camping with for years recently purchased *gasp* a small SOB. It was a financial decision and I'm sure she would have LOVED to get an Airstream but it just wasn't in the cards. It would be nice if she could occasionally attend a Rally with me (and meet all the great forum folks) and still bring her own vehicle.
What is the "policy" on this? Does she have to leave her SOB at home in order to come along? Would she camp somewhere near the cluster of silver but not too close? I know it's an Airstream Rally but...
Thoughts???
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04-10-2007, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
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It's not like we would catch something from her...
It may be a good way to convert her.
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04-10-2007, 10:35 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Have a non Rally Rally I camp with a wide range of folks. There is one camping group that I belong to that started out as SEPUC South East Pop Up Campers. Wanna guess what was at the last campout? I think the rules are up to the individual group. I would not expect to take an SOB to a rally organized by Airstreamers unless it was a Buddy Rally of some sort. I suspect the Forum rallies maybe a bit less straight laced. I have a group of friends that I camp with a couple of times a year, the current collection of campers ranges from a Condo Tent to a $75k fifth wheel with everything and anything in between.
Aaron
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04-10-2007, 10:36 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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At a Forums Rally, it would usually be fine as these rallys are usually held at public campgrounds that are open to everyone. This would not be the case at WBCCI rallys where this would be a giant "fox paw" unless you're talking about a moho made by Thor some other company that Thor may purchase in the future.
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04-10-2007, 11:00 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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If it's a Forums rally, bring 'em along, just ask them to sign up here first. That way, it'll be all nice and legal, as we don't force anyone to own an Airstream product (although it's nice).
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04-10-2007, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
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I love to gawk private docks at marinas. Anybody asks, I can easily present myself as a potential customer -- 'cept I haven't found an aluminum sailboat I like. WBCCI has rules; Forums rallies don't. I invited friends shopping for Airstreams to bring their popup to the Midwest rally -- they can't make it. We have another member here who is bringing his SOB to the Midwest rally. Enforcing rules or quarantining interested lookers not only spoils the fun, but it's too much work!
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04-10-2007, 11:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Windcrest
, Texas
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 248
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Ask your President
Ask your unit president when the unit is having a buddy rally. During these rallies you can bring a friend (and their SOB trailer).
Mitch
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04-10-2007, 11:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1954 25' Cruiser
1977 27' Overlander
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanny
Ask your unit president when the unit is having a buddy rally. During these rallies you can bring a friend (and their SOB trailer).
Mitch
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Yes, make it a Buddy Rally. Then everyone can attend and maybe even be persuaded to come to the 'silver' side!
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04-10-2007, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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I karma-tized Swanny for replying with a good WBCCI solution in a level headed manner -- he didn't even point out my ignorance. We're all a bunch of half blind aluminum polishers sometimes -- sorry (no, won't apologize to Don Imus for calling myself a name). Sounds like a good solution. Airstream tours at any rally are a great way to spread the excitement.
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04-10-2007, 11:48 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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SOB's Welcome
I have a friend with a SOB and he is about to attend his 4th Airstream Rally! He is even bringing his brother-in-law with his SOB to the next one!
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04-10-2007, 11:52 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moosetags
At a Forums Rally, it would usually be fine as these rallys are usually held at public campgrounds that are open to everyone. This would not be the case at WBCCI rallys where this would be a giant "fox paw" unless you're talking about a moho made by Thor some other company that Thor may purchase in the future.
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No, they would have to join the WBCCI first, then invest the umpteen million years it takes to work their way up the IBT ladder to become a member of the privileged IBT elite class before they could own an SOB and attend a WBCCI rally.
Seriously, our first and only forum rally so far (where we had an Airstream to stay in) had one of its attendees staying in an SOB because she didn't want to tow her vintage Airstream that far and she got a little ribbing for showing up at an Airstream Forum Rally without her Airstream (mostly from me, BTW) and she was more than welcomed. You should remember moosetags, it was the Can Opener Rally and you were there!
On edit, speak of the devil Kathy, you posted while I was writing this response!
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I have a friend with a SOB and he is about to attend his 4th Airstream Rally! He is even bringing his brother-in-law with his SOB to the next one!
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Isn't it always "a friend" that does this.
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04-10-2007, 12:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 201
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Rallying with SOB'S
I agree that it can't hurt anything to have someone want to join in the fun of one of our rally's. Not everyone can own an Airstream! I say let em come and have fun!!!
Lee Pace
72 Sovereign
84 Avion
WBCCI 7287
Greenville, Tx
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04-10-2007, 01:13 PM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Quote:
Isn't it always "a friend" that does this.
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It's those friends that will get you in trouble everytime!
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04-10-2007, 01:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BamCamper
Okay here's the problem. A dear friend who I have been camping with for years recently purchased *gasp* a small SOB. It was a financial decision and I'm sure she would have LOVED to get an Airstream but it just wasn't in the cards. It would be nice if she could occasionally attend a Rally with me (and meet all the great forum folks) and still bring her own vehicle.
What is the "policy" on this? Does she have to leave her SOB at home in order to come along? Would she camp somewhere near the cluster of silver but not too close? I know it's an Airstream Rally but...
Thoughts???
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Are you asking about a WBCCI or a Forum Rally?
WBCCI it needs to be a buddy rally for an SOB to attend.
Forum Rally I don't think it would be an issue but you might want to toss it onto that rallies thread before she signs up.
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04-10-2007, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Try this
Quote:
Originally Posted by BamCamper
What is the "policy" on this? Does she have to leave her SOB at home in order to come along? Would she camp somewhere near the cluster of silver but not too close? I know it's an Airstream Rally but...
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Our first thought is to ask your dear friend if she minds wrapping her SOB in aluminum foil for the rally or alternatively getting a big can of silver spray paint?
And then again, several kegs of beers next to her front door would be a great disguise. "Special Edition" aluminum pods! That qualifies in our book. After all, after a few beers.....who cares....or even....who could tell the difference.
Time and Time again
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04-10-2007, 02:58 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
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I can tell you that from a Forums stand point, the more the merrier. We obviously would like them to work through the reservation process with us and let us know that they are coming.
From my standpoint for Moraine View, I like to keep track of attendance for providing memento's of the occasion. Knowing you are coming assures that you will be getting one.
Jack
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04-10-2007, 04:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Murfreesboro
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I'm very glad to see the attitude on the forum
I'm a new member and just wanted to say I'm proud of all of you. Personally, I don't care if a couple next door is in a tent if they're good neighbors. Not everyone can afford an Airstream, even a used one. I'm shopping for a trailer now, but I'm looking forward to the people I'll meet and enjoy. The trailer is secondary. The way I look at it, if Bill Gates pulls up next to me, he'll beat anything I'll ever own. There's not much reason for me to feel exclusive. I'd much rather that the young couple in the tent remembered the folks in the silver trailer that invited them over for dinner when it was raining so hard.
Thanks,
Mike
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04-10-2007, 06:02 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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I know your friends would be welcomed at our event in Hiawassee in April!
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04-10-2007, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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and you have to remember 29 palms
the very funny "airstream" with a Prevost paint job of course she would be welcome at a NRRR
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1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
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04-10-2007, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goin camping
Are you asking about a WBCCI or a Forum Rally?
WBCCI it needs to be a buddy rally for an SOB to attend.
Forum Rally I don't think it would be an issue but you might want to toss it onto that rallies thread before she signs up.
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I concur. The forum does not require Airstream ownership, and being on the forums does not even require registering. So I feel that a forum rally is kind of an extensionof the forums, and everyone would be welcome.
Often guests on the forums are seeking advice or "feeling out" the community. And they are welcome, and all are welcomed when they join. As such, I think forum rallys would welcome guests, either camping or walk-in visitors.
I think that not all good people in the world have Airstreams, and not all Airstream owners are necessarily good people (but most seem to be...of course, I'm a limited observer, and not in the WBCCI ).
As far as I am concerned, all would be welcome, although signing up allows better estimates for time management, food, tours, food, prizes, food, raffles, and pot lucks.
So bring whomever is free-spirited enough to join in the fun!
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