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06-07-2012, 04:50 PM
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#201
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
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Originally Posted by monah
Hey everyone - we had the most amazing time!!! From the moment we rolled into JC we felt like we were at home, with our people. Hope everyone made it home safely and look forward to seeing you again soon
Four Women, Two Airstreams, One Amazing Roadtrip
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Hi monah,
Glad we got a chance to meet you and Cari. Hope to see you next year. We were camped next to Jojo. Ain't she a trip?
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2005 Bambi
1968 Trade Wind
2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew
WDCU
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06-07-2012, 05:57 PM
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#202
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Love that JoJo....hung out with her three lapdogs Still exhausted from the long days of driving but I'm sure when it gets time to register for next year I'll have forgotten that my bootie went numb
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06-07-2012, 11:02 PM
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#203
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverPal
We are already signed up for Alumafandango to be held near Denver in August, how about you??
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Hi, I'm interested in this "Alumafandango", but can't find any information about it.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-07-2012, 11:50 PM
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#204
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, I'm interested in this "Alumafandango", but can't find any information about it.
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Alumafandango » Frequently Asked Questions
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2005 Bambi
1968 Trade Wind
2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew
WDCU
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06-08-2012, 06:04 AM
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#205
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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We all had a terrific time. Alumapalooza is on our must attend list from now on.
Minnie Cooper...Thanks again for bringing Carol and Cam over from Indy. It was great to meet you and your family.
To everyone else we met...it was truly a pleasure!
Cheers,
Craig
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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06-08-2012, 06:35 AM
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#206
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1954 22' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Ojai
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 254
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Hey Robert....check out: Alumafandango This is Rich Luhr's inaugural 'west' version of 'Palooza. See you there!
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Lynda
AIR 24539 WBCCI 261
Founding Member, Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club
Accredited Appraisal Firm www.PolkAssociates-llc.com
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06-10-2012, 07:15 AM
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#207
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
1953 17' Clipper
Mendon
, Vermont
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 396
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Hobo photos
Quote:
Originally Posted by bredlo
Hobo - thanks for the photos! The shot of 'Gloria' with the wicker flower basket under the front window is fantastic.
Wish we were there, enjoy the visit everyone!
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Obie--I LOVE your photos!!!!!!!
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06-10-2012, 08:39 AM
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#208
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
1953 17' Clipper
Mendon
, Vermont
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 396
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My first Alumapalooza too!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by t7389sg
I just met the nicest people I have ever met at Alumapalooza. Can't wait to do it again next year. This was my favorite camp site there.
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Thank you for saying my set-up was your favorite!! I had a wonderful time at Alumpalooza too, and will definately go again. I met so many new people; I can't keep them all straight. It was awesome to meet so many women who also tow by themselves!
I was hoping to finally win an award for poor "Gloria", but it hasn't happened yet. I told myself that this was the last time that I was going "all-out" to try to win a prize, but I guess I will have to keep trying.......
I never heard who won the "coveted Wally Award". Anyone know???
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06-11-2012, 10:29 AM
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#209
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1968 17' Caravel
2005 30' Safari
Somewhere
, roaming America
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,095
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Sorry, due to the rain-out of the Open House we weren't able to do the judging and so the trophy was not awarded. We'll have a rain date on the schedule for next year so this won't happen again.
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06-11-2012, 10:54 AM
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#210
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 222
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Gloria did not need an official award to be the best campsite at the rally. It was a clear winner. I believe it was the rarest trailer on site and the owners vision for the restoration was the truest to Wally's ideals. It was a time machine. I count myself lucky to have visited Gloria during the rain delayed open house. Steve
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06-11-2012, 08:28 PM
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#211
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1954 22' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Ojai
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 254
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I absolutely agree with your comments, Steve. Gail not only has a fabulous '53 Clipper, she's a heck of a trailer backer upper!
Although, your '91 sure is a sweet coach with room for multiple musicians!
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Lynda
AIR 24539 WBCCI 261
Founding Member, Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club
Accredited Appraisal Firm www.PolkAssociates-llc.com
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06-12-2012, 07:41 AM
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#212
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 222
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Thank You.
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06-18-2012, 08:51 PM
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#213
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Rivet Master
1961 22' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 579
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Hi everyone! Rick and I had a fabulous time at Alumapalooza--I finally got around to blogging about it! Here's a few happy memories from us!
Alumapaloozazing! | Tales of the Toaster
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06-18-2012, 10:26 PM
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#214
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fireflyinva
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Hi, great blog letting some of us who weren't able to go, know what happens there. I wonder though, if someone with a quiet generator could have let the people with the medical needs tap into their generator or use their generator at night. I think I would, if my generator has enough power.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-19-2012, 04:03 AM
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#215
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Rivet Master
1961 22' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 579
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Hard to say... they were nice guys and really friendly, but they really didn't interact with folks much, so there wasn't really an opportunity to offer (as well, we only had a single gallon of gas, since we only planned to use ours for charging and quick cabin warm-ups). It also didn't bother us as much as our other neighbors (I used to have an efficiency apartment with a much louder fridge). In the end, they left a day early (without advanced notice)--I suspect there were bigger issues--I just hope it came out ok for them.
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06-19-2012, 06:32 AM
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#216
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4 Rivet Member
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Dandridge
, Tennessee
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 291
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This was going to be our first Alumapalooza. Every since we bought our Air Stream 345 we wanted to go to Jackson Center to see how our Air Stream was built. Most of the rallies we had attended we was the only Air Stream 345 or motor home there. Ours got a lot of attention. So after washing, cleaning, and doing our routine checking over the Moho we headed out on Memorial day. Like we said this was our first and we was a little excited cause we thought we would get to see a lot of Motor homes. We hooked up our Jeep Wrangler and headed out after stopping for gas. About 1 mile past Corbin, Kentucky we had smoke rolling out from under the coach. When I pulled off the road I checked the dog house. As I lifted it flames shot out all around it. I slammed it back shut and told Regina to get out now. I had to go back to get her purse and our cell phones so we could call 911. What a sick feeling to watch you motor home go up in flames. We started taking a lot of photos to be able to show the insurance company. We lost our pride position that day. This Air Stream 345 did not deserve to go out like that. Not to mention all of the things we had inside of it. My wallet, computer with all our photos of the motor home, clothing, camera and who can remember what else.The next day we went up to see what we might be able to salvage. On the way we called Alumapalooza to let them know that we would not be at the rally cuase our motor home had burnt up. Then I asked if we could get our $325.00 back for our rally fee. The guy [I didn't catch his name] said the we could not get it returned cause we did not cancel before May 1st. I told him that I was on our way and that our motor home burnt to the ground. All he could say was He could not return it. I then called Jackson Center. I explaned to the lady I was talking to what had happened on the way and what this guy said. She referred me to another person. She gave me a number to call and it was the voice mail of the first guy I talked to. Then I left him a message again about the situation we was in. He returned our call and said that he was busy and would get with us after the Rally. The guy we talked to is about as sensitive as a rock. Every place else we had reservations for gladly returned our money after we told then what had happened. So we are not to happy with the way Alumapalooza treated us. We would never attend an Alumapalooza again.
Jim & Regina
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06-19-2012, 11:17 AM
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#217
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by James Rogers
This was going to be our first Alumapalooza. Every since we bought our Air Stream 345 we wanted to go to Jackson Center to see how our Air Stream was built. Most of the rallies we had attended we was the only Air Stream 345 or motor home there. Ours got a lot of attention. So after washing, cleaning, and doing our routine checking over the Moho we headed out on Memorial day. Like we said this was our first and we was a little excited cause we thought we would get to see a lot of Motor homes. We hooked up our Jeep Wrangler and headed out after stopping for gas. About 1 mile past Corbin, Kentucky we had smoke rolling out from under the coach. When I pulled off the road I checked the dog house. As I lifted it flames shot out all around it. I slammed it back shut and told Regina to get out now. I had to go back to get her purse and our cell phones so we could call 911. What a sick feeling to watch you motor home go up in flames. We started taking a lot of photos to be able to show the insurance company. We lost our pride position that day. This Air Stream 345 did not deserve to go out like that. Not to mention all of the things we had inside of it. My wallet, computer with all our photos of the motor home, clothing, camera and who can remember what else.The next day we went up to see what we might be able to salvage. On the way we called Alumapalooza to let them know that we would not be at the rally cuase our motor home had burnt up. Then I asked if we could get our $325.00 back for our rally fee. The guy [I didn't catch his name] said the we could not get it returned cause we did not cancel before May 1st. I told him that I was on our way and that our motor home burnt to the ground. All he could say was He could not return it. I then called Jackson Center. I explaned to the lady I was talking to what had happened on the way and what this guy said. She referred me to another person. She gave me a number to call and it was the voice mail of the first guy I talked to. Then I left him a message again about the situation we was in. He returned our call and said that he was busy and would get with us after the Rally. The guy we talked to is about as sensitive as a rock. Every place else we had reservations for gladly returned our money after we told then what had happened. So we are not to happy with the way Alumapalooza treated us. We would never attend an Alumapalooza again.
Jim & Regina
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Hi, certainly Alumapalooza could make an exception in this case; It's not like they just changed their minds and had somewhere else to go. I'm sure Jim and Regina could send you some pictures if you need proof.
WWWD
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-19-2012, 10:23 PM
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#218
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Rivet Master
1961 22' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 579
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James,
You know, last year we'd hoped to go to Alumapalooza, but I found out I was going to lose my job a week before the event, so we had to cancel out so I could start job hunting.
While I sympathize with your circumstances, it never crossed our minds to request our registration fee back when we were forced to cancel on short notice, even though our finances were exceptionally precarious at that time. We knew that other folks had been turned away from the rally for our slot--and that contracts were signed and vendors paid based partially on the event fees we paid--and that in the end, the rally was a volunteer-run event. It wasn't the fault of the organizers that I had to stay home on short notice. They weren't responsible for my inability to attend--so why should I ask them to personally assume the cost of my registration fees?
I think we all feel sad that you had such a miserable trip and didn't make it to the rally. That was an awful shame on many levels.
However, when you signed up for the rally, you did sign that you would honor the cancellation date. Your going to have to decide for yourself how to react to being held responsible for that.
It also appears that you called Airstream, which did not organize the rally--so I don't think anyone could help you. They were probably on a mad scramble to make you happier as best they could...
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06-20-2012, 04:31 AM
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#219
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2000 30' Excella
1999 30' Excella 1000
Low Country
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 820
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Jim and Regina we are so very sorry you have lost your lovely Airstream. We are very happy you were not hurt. The Airstream can be replaced, you can't. Bless You Both, Kate
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06-20-2012, 05:30 AM
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#220
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by James Rogers
On the way we called Alumapalooza to let them know that we would not be at the rally cuase our motor home had burnt up. Then I asked if we could get our $325.00 back for our rally fee. The guy [I didn't catch his name] said the we could not get it returned cause we did not cancel before May 1st. I told him that I was on our way and that our motor home burnt to the ground. All he could say was He could not return it.
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At least you were not hurt, you can always find another motor home.
When you registered for Alumapalooza, you were given the option to purchase cancellation insurance. If you purchased the insurance, all you have to do is follow the instructions for canceling. If you did not purchase the insurance, the responsibility and cost for not attending, for whatever the reason, is yours exclusively.
And if you check back in this thread, you will see I had an accident with our tow vehicle a couple of weeks before departure. I also did not purchase the insurance, but at no time did I blame Alumapalooza for my lack of foresight. I was able to piece our truck back together just in time to attend, but it could very easily have not happened.
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