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02-22-2006, 07:23 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari
Rockport
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
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Hello from the Texas Riviera
We are old retired folk who are just now acquiring a new Safari 28. Our only previous RV experience was with a pickup camper back in the middle 70s, so we have much to learn. We plan, however, to use the trailer a lot, frequently visiting big cities for events we love. We'll try this year, for example, to do the opera in Santa Fe and Houston, to get back to Austin for some jazz music, and maybe to New York for theater, various kinds of music, and one or two great restaurants.
In between times we live in Rockport, Texas, well known as a little drinking town with a fishing problem...just about 35 miles up the coast from Corpus Christi. While here at home we spend some time in our little boat chugging up and down the bay fishing for red fish, speckled trout, and flounder and collecting the odd crab and oyster. Other interests and activities include boatbuilding, sailing, reading a lot, and, recently, doing sudoku puzzles.
We look forward to getting to know all y'all.
Cheers!
Pat & Jim
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02-22-2006, 07:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 182
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Welcome to the forum!
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02-22-2006, 07:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2002 34' Classic
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 86
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Why not come to Houston for the Rodeo? It's the biggest in the world and starts this weekend.
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02-22-2006, 07:43 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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In between times we live in Rockport, Texas, well known as a little drinking town with a fishing problem...just about 35 miles up the coast from Corpus Christi.
Pat & Jim,
First, welcome to the Forum! That phrase has a very familiar ring. There is a little town about 15 miles from here right on the Gulf that uses the same description...."Goodland, FL: A drinking village with a fishing problem!" I'm sure if you held a contest to determine who best fit the slogan....it would be a great spectacle !
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
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02-22-2006, 07:49 PM
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Industrialist
Alexandria
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jspeer
Hello from the Texas Riviera
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Strange things happen, there in Texas!
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02-22-2006, 08:06 PM
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GStephens
1982 31' Limited
1953 25' Cruiser
Hamilton
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 563
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Things You'd See ONLY In TEXAS
If only you knew.
GStephens
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02-22-2006, 08:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 34' Excella
Mansfield
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 490
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Welcome from Mansfield.
Oh my, Y'all are making me jealous, I wish there were little villages up here with the same problems you have. You could come to Ft. Worth for the Stock Show.
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02-22-2006, 08:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
1964 19' Globetrotter
2012 Interstate Coach
vero beach
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 184
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doing the buzzard lope
Quote:
Originally Posted by lewster
In between times we live in Rockport, Texas, well known as a little drinking town with a fishing problem...just about 35 miles up the coast from Corpus Christi.
Pat & Jim,
First, welcome to the Forum! That phrase has a very familiar ring. There is a little town about 15 miles from here right on the Gulf that uses the same description...."Goodland, FL: A drinking village with a fishing problem!" I'm sure if you held a contest to determine who best fit the slogan....it would be a great spectacle !
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Hands down, Goodland would win that contest on both counts!
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02-22-2006, 10:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jspeer
We are old retired folk who are just now acquiring a new Safari 28. Our only previous RV experience was with a pickup camper back in the middle 70s, so we have much to learn. We plan, however, to use the trailer a lot, frequently visiting big cities for events we love. We'll try this year, for example, to do the opera in Santa Fe and Houston, to get back to Austin for some jazz music, and maybe to New York for theater, various kinds of music, and one or two great restaurants.
In between times we live in Rockport, Texas, well known as a little drinking town with a fishing problem...just about 35 miles up the coast from Corpus Christi. While here at home we spend some time in our little boat chugging up and down the bay fishing for red fish, speckled trout, and flounder and collecting the odd crab and oyster. Other interests and activities include boatbuilding, sailing, reading a lot, and, recently, doing sudoku puzzles.
We look forward to getting to know all y'all.
Cheers!
Pat & Jim
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Welcome Pat and Jim,
I was born and raised in Corpus Christi almost 56 years ago and spent time both in Rockport and Aransas Pass. I've been in TN. since I went away to military high school in '67. I do get back once a year to turkey, deer, hog, dove or quail hunt and always go to Rockport to visit friends while staying with my sister in CC.
I'm sure you will fit in fine here.
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Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
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02-23-2006, 07:36 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari
Rockport
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
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Rodeo
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Originally Posted by Janssvt
Why not come to Houston for the Rodeo? It's the biggest in the world and starts this weekend.
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Ah, the Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. We lived in Houston for many years (I went to Rice AND UofH) so we know it well. I remember my kids at one show back in the 60s coming unglued when they saw Chuck Connors who was then on TV as The Rifleman. We'd love to come, but it'll have to be next year. Pat is just 2 months into recuperating from having had BOTH knees replaced, and she's not yet quite up to a rodeo. Great idea, though, thanks!
Pat & Jim
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02-23-2006, 07:41 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari
Rockport
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
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Stock Show
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Originally Posted by bill benton
Welcome from Mansfield.
Oh my, Y'all are making me jealous, I wish there were little villages up here with the same problems you have. You could come to Ft. Worth for the Stock Show.
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We will be in Ft. Worth for one Stock Show soon, as well as to visit all those great galleries you all have. Thanks!
Pat & Jim
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02-23-2006, 09:22 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1977 31' Excella 500
cc tx
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 19
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Hello from corpus christi!.... I just picked up an airstream myself. Welcome
True
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02-24-2006, 03:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 192
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Welcome Pat and Jim...I love Rockport...my favorite spot on the Texas Coast...I know my id says Canton, Tx but I now live in San Francisco...joe...
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02-25-2006, 11:39 PM
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Razorback
2005 30' Classic
Springdale
, Arkansas
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 122
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Welocme to the forum!
We spent 2 weeks in Rockport in early January and loved it. We understand what you mean about the "drinking town with the fishing problem"! We went down one evening and ate at a small place called Captain Benny's. There was an overload of elderly persons (don't take offense, I'm one myself!), all with their coolers of their favorite beverages. My wife even commented that she felt like we were in a Seinfeld episode. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and are planning another trip back in your area sometime in March or April. We particularly liked the Big Fisherman's daily lunch specials! When it was time to move on in a southerly direction, it was sad to leave. We hope you enjoy your new "twinkie" as much as we have ours. Again, welcome to the forum and the realm of AS ownership!
P.S. Our profile picture was taken at sunrise in Rockport!
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Sid and Becky
2005 Classic 30 "Twinkie II"
Hensley Arrow
2008 Bighorn 4X4 Dodge 2500 Cummins
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03-02-2006, 05:37 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari
Rockport
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
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Can'n Benny
[quote=razorback]We spent 2 weeks in Rockport in early January and loved it. We understand what you mean about the "drinking town with the fishing problem"! We went down one evening and ate at a small place called Captain Benny's.
Yep, it's all us old folk here. Turns out Captain Benny and I lived in the same little English town in the early 70s when he was a tug boat skipper and I was helping drill wells in the North Sea. Rockport also affords lots of those "it's a small world" coincidences.
Thanks for your response; hope to see you on your next visit.
Cheers!
Pat & Jim
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03-02-2006, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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when you're on the road, I'd be happy to watch your place and keep the fish on the defensive. No charge, if you bait a few hooks for me. Should I bring a short Airstream or a long one?
Welcome to the most amazing world! The first thing you should do is take a large hammer to your computer or you will get nothing done on your Airstream...
Roger
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