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2airishuman · 06-29-2006, 02:46 PM

so a quick sandwich and a short nap....
to clear the images of wally in the wall....

and back on the road

finally after more than a 1000 miles or travel i spot a flock of airsteams...
somewhere in western idaho....

traveling together.....
small, silver and big.....
almost the full line....
where is the argosy?
soon i hope....

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-29-2006, 03:00 PM

a wave to each as we pass......

on to oregon......
into the state and a big sign
a "welcome stop/rest stop/info stop"....
free maps.....

here i catch my first resting pod of 'streamers........

without bias...
i notice.....
so many fords.....

this trend would continue at the rally....
as i counted 3 fords for very 2 gms.....
the occasional dodge, nissan, toyota....

and even a caddy and lincoln continential.....
but these will come later....
vintage tows too.....

we briefly spoke as they departed...
just as this flock pulled out.....
another took it's place.....

the new group was an offical wb caravan.....
the st louis/kc/nebraska......
midwest bunch
as chance would have it...
my neck of the woods, or plains more correctly....

they had left the same general area....
2.5 weeks before me.....
and would arrive 1 week after......

the last 450 miles would take them a week....

i could not survive the pace of a caravan...
unless sedated

or in charge

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-29-2006, 03:09 PM

as this group settles into the rest stop for awhile, we talk....

the caravan is taking interstate along the columbia river....
a beautiful ride.....
everyone should take this route at least once....

i've driven it dozens of times.....
in every season....
it's a vast view....
of the mythical northwest passage....

based on forum advice...
which i incorrectly interpret.....

i choose the road less traveled.....
much less traveled.....
the central oregon hiway....

route 20 or is it 22?
anyway i headed for burns, then bend, then sisters.....
and up to salem.....

somewhere on this route....
a vast central oregon valley...
with several passes.....

this spot is pretty remote.....
perfect for an airstream rest area
don't you think?

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-29-2006, 03:16 PM

as i wander around the river and brush

spot guards the house....

then a quick inspection of the haha.....
before we head into the 45-35-25-15 mph switchbacks.....
where 'no trucks over 50ft' are allowed...

does that apply to rvs?

the drive from sisters on was really neat and twisty....
even a washed out section of roadway.....
34fter? no problem.....

next stop the bull pen.......

cheers
2air'

**Stefrobrts** · 06-29-2006, 03:22 PM

I didn't know you had a dal too! Bring him to Silver Falls and he can meet Chester - they can have a spot party

2airishuman · 06-29-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

I didn't know you had a dal too! Bring him to Silver Falls and he can meet Chester - they can have a spot party

hi stef and greatpumpkin......

we will be there.....guaranteed.
and camping with you all....
a spot party is needed...

i've already been up to silver falls....
to check out the location and issues....
the group site host.....is a hoot....

i can't wait to meet this group and have a little fun....
wally would approve....

cheers
2air'

AZstreamin · 06-29-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

hi ya doc.....

here is another view.....
wally has moved to the left of the truck....

it's him i tell ya!!

someone else has gotta see it.....

now as for the wine at moraine view.....
i will gladly tell ya the real story, the truth, the facts.....
what really was said by who, to who, and so on.....
over a nice glass of vino......

and yes i did bring a case of glasses.....

just in case...
you bring the vin'o

more 2morrow....
it is past lights out here...
the patrols are looking for me.....
i must sneak home...
where is that black flag?

cheers
2air'

2Air,
I don't see Wally but I definitely see George Washington's forehead see Mount Rushmore below...No wine here yet..I'm still working...

How old is your Dal?

Where is the international rally next summer?

AZstreamin.

yukionna · 06-30-2006, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZstreamin

2Air,
...

Where is the international rally next summer?

....

Perry, Georgia

**jcanavera** · 06-30-2006, 08:14 AM

Hmmm.....some talk on the Yahoo Airstream list of some guy who ruffled some WBCCI feathers by flyin' a pirate flag....I wonder who that can be??????

Jack

pienjim · 06-30-2006, 11:25 AM

Somebody's always breaking the rules. It's the bicycle thieves I hate. Sic the badge police on them, I say.

Pie (Blue 2, Row 4)

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 12:13 PM

hi all

i'm not breakin' any rules.....
i am a pirate!

continuing my trip to the international....
the pics of the sisters mountain range are great....
they are much more like tetons....

than the tetons.....

finally i'm into salem.....

let the games begin....

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 12:26 PM

ok i've arrived in the bull pen.....
because the directions posted in the bb were......
excellent!

within minutes i've heard about the robbery....
my informant reports that days earlier....
when fewer trailers were here..
during a officer's luncheon...
several of the big class a mohos were vacant....and
someone shimmy'd the doors and took electronics, jewels, and other loose valuables...

i hate crime, have been robbed myself.....
and we always feel violated when this happens...
so i hope they catch whoever did it and roast 'em.....
(since then some bikes have been stolen too)
but the rally is in a neighborhood where crime happens everyday....
so it should be expected....and precautions taken...

sadly the working theory amoung wb security is that some of the grounds crew (from the local calaboose) must have dropped their leaf blowers and done the deed.....

of course these guys are pretty invisible.....
in the orange shirts.....
and with 'boss man watchin'.....

however this does bring to mind a real rally issue.....

"what we have here, is a failure to communicate"

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 12:32 PM

back to the bull pen......

quickly after entering the bull pen,
my credentials are checked.....
i've got a badge,
i've got a receipt....paid in full
i'm on the list of early arrival, workers......
i've got a dog, and i'm goin' to 30amp.....

not a single glitch....

just then who do i see?
a member of the rbcci......

is it possible?

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 12:46 PM

as i type the big vote is concluding........

only delagates at this meeting.....

but i'll report the results early.......now.

of course the name change will be defeated.....
here's why......
basically a chunck of the active members moved to add 'a' to the wbcci....
a committee was charged with adding 'a' to the wbcci.....

somehow the committee deleted wbcci......
and offered aoaii
duh?
but once you understand how committees act in the wbcci.....
it is not surprising.....

anyway,
virtually no one wants aoaii.....
so it will go down easily......

but many do want the 'a' in the wbcci.......
i like....
wally's airstream caravan club international......
or......wacci......
go ahead and say it......wacci.....

the new logo will also sink.......
but the officers/delegates did manage to pass......
an increase in to the travel reimbursement allowance.....
they did this last week....quickly and focused.....
just like real legislators....

but these are really the red herring issues.......

the important issue....
and the reason i'm here.....
is to offer up, a new hat for members......
to replace the blue beret.....

a more international hat for a truly international club.....

this hat was first revealed at the midwest rally weeks ago.....
i think folks liked it......

so i continue now under the theme.....

"follow the members of the rbcci"

and the new hat controversy......

cheers 2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 12:56 PM

as i was leaving the bull pen......

i spotted some members involved in the hat controversy (hc)
and the beret shinanigans (bs)......

see, at this point the bs issue is still open to debate and options
and we have folks actively supporting both choices.....

my greeter favors the beret,
while her assistant favors the tall striped version,
with wally's new likeness.....

which do you prefer....
it's not too late to cast a vote!!!

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 01:02 PM

while headed toward parking,

who did i see but the president of honey bucket.....

they are helping with the poo service here
and have a firm position on the bs issue...

clearly they favor the rbcci.......

cheers
2air'

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 01:08 PM

from the bull pen......
the parking committee......
(all 6 of them in a car with flags)

took me to my site......
guided me into the slot......
so my trailer is exactly where they painted marks in the grass.....

once this business was finished......

i asked "who is in charge of this parking committee?"

and this kind man stepped forward.....
and replied....."I AM"

he also was proud to show support for rbcci.......
wearing his preferred beret....

while his 2nd in command likes the other option still on the ballot......

when will the controversy end?

cheers
2air'

**Stefrobrts** · 06-30-2006, 03:59 PM

Careful, you keep reporting like this and people are going to get the idea that the WBCCI is a fun-lovin' bunch! Thay have a stodgy reputation to protect!

Goin camping · 06-30-2006, 05:40 PM

Heh heh heh, There's hope for WBCCI yet.

2airishuman · 06-30-2006, 06:45 PM

flag poles did ya say?
i'll have more on flags tomorrow......

as i wandered through the crowd
after the larry and dickie speech......
which was held on 'wear your beret day'.....
who did i bump into?
yet another member of the rbcci....
wearing her beret....

and she is well known among airstreamers....
and yahoo forum fans.....

clearly she also favors the movement for rbcci.....

note over her right shoulder....
a member of the old guard....
the current guard....
or maybe just a guard....

wearing the beret makes one happy mon!
perhaps he should try it?

cheers
2air'

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