However, being younger with young children I don't think it would have much to offer and wouldn't be worth it at this juncture in my life.
I am in my forties too...I enjoy it! I don't take in all the seminars & programs, but I've never been disappointed in the ones I do select to particiapte in. And just hanging out with all the terrific folks from all over the country is a blast! I wouldn't dismiss it that readily...but if you have other plans that can't be changed...oh well, next time!
Shari
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Vintage Airstream Club - Past President 2007/2008
WBCCI #1824 - DenCO Unit Past President (2005)
AIR #30 - Join Date: 2-25-2002
If I didn't have plans already for that week and could rearrange my schedule and could go to both places, I'd go just because it is so close to home. However, being younger with young children I don't think it would have much to offer and wouldn't be worth it at this juncture in my life.
One of the best things about the International Rally is being able to meet all of the people you know from the Internet.
Me, I am only 60.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
Will there be a forums get-together at this International? I don't think the one at Salem materialized, but I did meet several of you at the vintage tent and the Save Wally get-together and at Hunter's. I have been to Bret's and Eddie always made buttons. I have a collection.
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Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I am in my forties too...I enjoy it! I don't take in all the seminars & programs, but I've never been disappointed in the ones I do select to particiapte in. And just hanging out with all the terrific folks from all over the country is a blast! I wouldn't dismiss it that readily...but if you have other plans that can't be changed...oh well, next time!
Shari
It does sound like it would be interesting from that stand point, but we weighed the options and decided on our usual summer plans. Maybe the next time it is on the east coast of perhaps in the middle of the country. I just can't manage enough time off at one time to make it to the west coast.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
Maybe the next time it is on the east coast of perhaps in the middle of the country. I just can't manage enough time off at one time to make it to the west coast.
That's why it moves around every year...gives everybody a chance every couple of years.
Shari
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Vintage Airstream Club - Past President 2007/2008
WBCCI #1824 - DenCO Unit Past President (2005)
AIR #30 - Join Date: 2-25-2002
Will there be a forums get-together at this International? I don't think the one at Salem materialized, but I did meet several of you at the vintage tent and the Save Wally get-together and at Hunter's. I have been to Bret's and Eddie always made buttons. I have a collection.
Hi Carol, The Forums get together at the Salem International did materialize. It was at Silver Falls State Park roughly 15 to 20 miles from the Int.. 2air came up to stay and several Int. attendee's visited. FYI
Keep an eye on the Forums, maybe someone will organize a forum GTG off-site.
Glad you got to get together. I think 2air is a hoot!! Had to be some high times in a beautiful setting. Hope I'll catch you all next time around. See what happens when you don't have internet on the road, you snooze you lose.
__________________ -Carol
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
We received our paperwork in the mail yesterday. Looks like some sort of self-adhesive registration that we attach to the inside of the window... not quite sure yet since this is our first international.
Anyway, we're excited and look forward to attending. Not sure yet if we'll arrive on the first day or wait until the weekend - depends on vacation schedules at work. I submitted my vacation request for the rally today so I suppose I'll be able to take the entire time off. Don't think there are many employees thinking about June/July vacations yet.
I called the Perry fairgrounds recently and found them to be rather vague regarding the number of sites, what type of hookups, etc. Based on MOHO and SOB rallies that have been held there in the past I believe there are over 1000 sites with full hookups (may even have 50A). If that's true I can't imagine why WBCCI did not make this known. I'll do a little more checking and get back to everyone.
Lucius
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Lucius and Danielle
AIR#25 WBCCI#16771
'92 - 29' Excella
'96 - GMC C2500 Suburban Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
We received our paperwork in the mail yesterday. Looks like some sort of self-adhesive registration that we attach to the inside of the window... not quite sure yet since this is our first international.
Anyway, we're excited and look forward to attending. Not sure yet if we'll arrive on the first day or wait until the weekend - depends on vacation schedules at work. I submitted my vacation request for the rally today so I suppose I'll be able to take the entire time off. Don't think there are many employees thinking about June/July vacations yet.
I called the Perry fairgrounds recently and found them to be rather vague regarding the number of sites, what type of hookups, etc. Based on MOHO and SOB rallies that have been held there in the past I believe there are over 1000 sites with full hookups (may even have 50A). If that's true I can't imagine why WBCCI did not make this known. I'll do a little more checking and get back to everyone.
Lucius
Lucius,
You are correct on the registration receipt, but as I recall from Salem, do not attach to the trailer until you have checked in at the site. If Perry is like Salem, you have been assigned an arrival date, on the registration, and cannot arrive until that date.
Have fun.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
We will be coming in from New England with a small caravan. We are staying off sight at a local campground. Planning on day visiting the International rally, shopping the vendors court, visiting with friends, taking in some of the seminars and classes....
What are the "must sees" or "must does" in the area?