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03-19-2014, 10:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Hello from Saskatchewan, Canada....
Greetings:
My wife and I are very close to concluding a deal on a 2013 - 28' Flying cloud off the west coast. We plan to import it back into Canada and then use it extensively both in Canada and the USA.
We are new to Airstreams and the RV lifestyle, but are fast learners. Or at least I hope we are! We are recently retired, so for the first time in our lives we have the time to spread our wings a little and fly.... and that exactly what we plan to do!
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say hello
Cheers
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03-19-2014, 10:16 PM
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Len and Jeanne
2005 16' International CCD
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Creston Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,793
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Greetings! We really enjoy the western national parks in both BC/Alberta and the US. And the nice thing about being retired is that you won't be tied down to camping on weekends or during the high season.
We had never owned an RV till we bought this one. Yes, we had a steep learning curve, sometimes fraught with awkward moments, but everything works out in the end. The best piece of advice we were given is not to be afraid to ask other campers (who appear experienced) for advice or assistance. You make them feel like heroes and your problem often gets solved.
And this forum has such a wealth of advice on all kinds of matters, from mechanical to culinary.
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03-20-2014, 08:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Flying Cloud
2008 23' International
Keremeos
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 845
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Welcome Arcticfox!
Congratulations on your new Airstream! We are located in Saskatoon. Summers are short, but we try to make the most of our Airstream.
If you are free on the May long weekend, consider joining us at our Airstream rally in Wayne, Alberta. The Alberta-Saskatchewan unit is part of the WBCCI, and it is our unit's 50th anniversary this year! Here is a list of the coming rallies for this season: Alberta-Saskatchewan Canada Unit 120 » Rally Schedule 2014
You'll get to meet lots of Airstreamers who can help you get to know your new trailer.
Send me a private message if you would like more information.
Lisa
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2017 30' FC | 2002 Chinook Destiny | 2008 23' Int. CCD (written off: hail!)
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03-20-2014, 08:28 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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Welcome from New Jersey, not retired yet, but someday...enjoy your adventures.
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2006 Bambi CCD ("EireStream!!")
2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
For some perfection takes a little longer...
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03-20-2014, 09:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Welcome and congrats on retirement and the new trailer. We're not retired yet but we just started camping last year ourselves. First trailer ever and we LOVE it!!
I highly recommend a safe RV driver training program if this is your first time. In the US, those are done at Commercial Drivers License training centers. Not sure of the Canadian equivalent.
Enjoy and good luck!!
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03-20-2014, 09:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,373
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The more Airstreams in Saskatchewan the better :-) Hope the deal and importation goes well for you.
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1960 Sovereign 33' Pacific Railroad Custom
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03-20-2014, 10:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Roblin
, MB.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 113
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Greetings from Manitoba
Congratulations on the retirement and the Airstream
Hope you include Manitoba in your travel plans - lots to see and enjoy
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03-20-2014, 10:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Greetings from the wet coast.
Initially, I was a real Airstream nincompoop. But the trailer and I are still in one piece - for the most part. So, I am sure you will be fine.
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easily distracted by shiny objects
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03-20-2014, 11:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
ottawa (greely)
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 390
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Welcome to the forums and congratulation on retirement and the purchase of your new airstream, I bought our airstream in the u.s.a and imported it to canada , not sure if you ever did this if not it's super easy at the border they asked us what we bought and my wife said that big silver thing behind us! They asked us to move ahead and park and bring our receipt inside we filled out a form paid the gst taxes and that's it ! Even gave us a tax break because we were in the USA for four days,never opened the door of the trailer they didn't even step outside !of coarse we had all the paper work done ahead of time with great amount of assistance from colonial airstream dealer,got home had the Canadian inspection done and then went straight to licence bureau to get plates and paid pst taxes and were done , Anyways good luck and happy airstreaming!
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03-21-2014, 06:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Hi Lisa:
Thanks for the welcome and the invite... I will have to check with the boss and keep you posted.
Cheers
Doug
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Originally Posted by bolerama
Welcome Arcticfox!
Congratulations on your new Airstream! We are located in Saskatoon. Summers are short, but we try to make the most of our Airstream.
If you are free on the May long weekend, consider joining us at our Airstream rally in Wayne, Alberta. The Alberta-Saskatchewan unit is part of the WBCCI, and it is our unit's 50th anniversary this year! Here is a list of the coming rallies for this season: Alberta-Saskatchewan Canada Unit 120 » Rally Schedule 2014
You'll get to meet lots of Airstreamers who can help you get to know your new trailer.
Send me a private message if you would like more information.
Lisa
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03-21-2014, 06:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Thanks everyone for the welcome - i'm looking forward to the adventure and with luck we will get to meet some of you in person some place down the road.
Cheers
Doug
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03-21-2014, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Welcome aboard! We love the open plains. Have friends in Saskatoon and Regina. Have had fun in Moose Jaw. Enjoyed Corner Gas. Roll On!
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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03-21-2014, 08:16 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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Welcome - and maybe we will see you in Waskesiu!
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Every home needs a dog, and every dog needs a home.
1977 25' Tradewind (with two ... three... FOUR dogs)
2011 Ram 1500 Quad cab, 5.7 Hemi, tow pkg.
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03-21-2014, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
Canmore
, Alberta
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,762
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Welcome to the forums, Arctifox!! Perhaps we'll see you down the road!
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03-21-2014, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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nairnchyz - Manitoba is always part of our travel plans with Lake of the Prairie being close and fishing being so good!
TKS
Doug
Quote:
Originally Posted by nairnchyz
Greetings from Manitoba
Congratulations on the retirement and the Airstream
Hope you include Manitoba in your travel plans - lots to see and enjoy
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03-21-2014, 09:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Welcome from the West Coast! Yorkton is where my Mum's side of the family is from. In fact I did a short stint at Simpson Elementary while we were living with her parents for a year prior to our move to BC.
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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03-21-2014, 10:17 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1988 Argosy 32
Lomita
, California
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 181
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Welcome AFox, It was 82f this week end in socal (snow birds ?) and 39f in Vancouver B.C.
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03-23-2014, 02:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfe
Welcome AFox, It was 82f this week end in socal (snow birds ?) and 39f in Vancouver B.C.
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That's funny....lol
83f in your country, 36f in Vancouver and -22 were i'm at.... What's wrong with this picture....
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