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01-12-2007, 07:12 PM
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New Member
1968 30' Sovereign
Morral
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4
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Bitten by the Big Silver Bug
Just saying hello to everyone. I have recently purchased a 1968 Sovereign International. It was love at first sight! Now we have a love-hate relationship. I love her (Big Betty), she hates me. As soon as I fix one thing, I find something else that needs attention.
Finally got the lights to come on tonight. Anyone watching would have thought I was six years old and it was Christmas morning!! Of course, this was after we had to crawl in through a window because Betty had locked us out!
I am determined to win her over,though. She is definitely the biggest project I have had in awhile. I intend to be camping by spring. I hope Betty agrees!
You all are a wealth of knowledge. I am sure I'll be back here often to update the saga of Big Betty and pick up pointers.
Maureen
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01-12-2007, 07:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Welcome
Congratulations on your find to another Ohio vintage owner..!! Keep wooing her - I'm sure you'll win her over eventually.
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01-12-2007, 07:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Congrats, Maureen, yes the vintage coaches sometimes seem set in their ways and have a mind of their own. But they are worth the extra attention. Keep us posted on your adventures and definitely go camping in the spring. There's no better way to bond with your Sovereign than camping in it!
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01-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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Stray
1987 32' Excella
1978 28' Argosy 28
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 314
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I've been "finding and fixing" on my '87 Excella for two years. I've continued to camp while improving/fixing the unit, and can testify you can do both at the same time. Besides, how better to find what needs fixing than to use it. Congrats on your find. I know the feeling!!
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01-12-2007, 08:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 25' Tradewind
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 218
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Big Betty... I love the name! And it sounds as if you are starting to define your relationship with her! I agree, using your Airstream is the best way to learn about it. It has really helped me define what I want to do in terms of refurbishing... Good luck to you! Pam
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01-12-2007, 09:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
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Big Betty
Hi Maureen! Welcome to the OH group. We seem to have alot of Ohioans who are watching these threads and this last summer some of us decided to try to get together for an informal couple of rallies. It is a loosely knit group, very laid back and relaxed. Those who can get together and camp have met at several locations and we hope to have more of these little rallies. We hope that you will be able to join us at one of them.
Larry and I are in LaGrange which is NNE of you by about an hour and a half.
We have had several Forums folks stop in and use our courtesy parking on their maiden voyage. You are always welcome!
Larry and Lou
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01-13-2007, 07:06 PM
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New Member
1968 30' Sovereign
Morral
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4
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Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! I am looking forward to being an "Airstreamer".
Maureen
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01-13-2007, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Hi, Another Rally
The "Rivettes" are having a summer solstice rally just outside of Jackson Center, Ohio... Bring Big Betty... if she needs work that's a bit beyond you, perhaps you can have it done at the factory before or after our rally. We do plan to take the factory tour, and we hope Airstream will do a seminar for us too.
Paula Ford (formerly of Ravenna & Akron)
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01-14-2007, 05:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Caravanner
Jeffersonville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 490
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The "Rivettes" are having a summer solstice rally just outside of Jackson Center, Ohio... Bring Big Betty... if she needs work that's a bit beyond you, perhaps you can have it done at the factory before or after our rally. We do plan to take the factory tour, and we hope Airstream will do a seminar for us too.
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Whats this ,,,,, A Rally around Jackson Center?
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