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01-12-2007, 06:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1990 32' Excella
Saint Petersburg,
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 71
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I'm a STREAMER now!! (finally) It's true!!
Hello all.... to the great people who responded to my new member post in late November...... YOU WERE RIGHT !! I hung in there....kept looking... then looking some more.... then for fun....looked at some more!!
Well, today I ended up with a 1990 32' Excella 1000... and WOW.. interior had been redone in '01, new fridge, new a/c... Let's just say... I'm .... and Rusty Dog and I are sitting in a hotel room waiting for tomorrow morning to head back south....
Ok, why a hotel you ask? Well, the people that said they would install a brake controller for me today.... when I went to get it done.... Oh no - can't get to it till Tuesday ..... Soooo, called everyone in a 25 mile radius... all said "not till Tuesday, all booked (not open Saturday, etc).... Well, not going to risk an accident (hey - I DO READ the post here) and got a hotel room for Rusty and I.
Per chance, went to Wal-Mart and they confirmed they do not sell brake controllers... told the service guy my story... he calls a friend... who fits me in at 4:45 to "git 'er done!" Bought a couple of 6 packs for the guys for staying late... and I then had my brake controller.... So on the road in the a.m. By the way, it is not the controller I wanted, but these guys use them for 6 horse trailers for everyone in the area. They said it will get me back home... Then I can get the one I want....
You many folks that contribute so much to this forum deserve so much credit... unbeknowns to you.... I have read and learned. I really got my confidence here. Being alone now, I really did not think I can do this alone. But reading and reading and searching..... just feeling the friendship here.. I figured I wasn't alone... Just get out there and say "HI". I CANNOT wait till I get my AIR sticker and my custom made sign with my AIR #'s and get to a RALLY!!! And to you pet owners.... Rusty the doxie is excited too....!!
Sorry for the ramble..... happy, happy, happy..
P.S. .... I even got my personalized tag..... SLVR HUT .... and one for my TV... '01 Excursion... HUT TOWR
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I will love the light for it shows me the way....yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
Og Mandino
I have nowhere to go and all day to get there
Tom & his travelin' Pal - Rusty Dog the Doxie
WBCCI # 1946AIR # 18277
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01-12-2007, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Randy and Rusty, welcome to Airstreaming! Really, you were a 'streamer from your first point of interest, then research, then search, and now, finally, an owner! Now, having your brake controller and heading home in the am, your next big task: what are you going to name it, him, her????? Keep us all posted as your adventure unfurls. Hope to see you on the road or at one of those rallies ~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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01-12-2007, 07:08 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Let the adventures begin!!
Good luck with your new Airstream Tom and Rusty! Be sure to post pictures and keep us up to date with your travel adventures. Good luck and happy travels!
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01-12-2007, 07:36 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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Excellent! And now your adventure continues. May I suggest the Georgia Springstream rally in April? We would love to meet you there.
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01-12-2007, 07:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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Great luck! Glad you're able to get on the road. Be safe on the road and stop as often as Rusty needs to get out. I find that driving with the kids ( all or ours have four legs each ) that I stop more often than I would driving alone.
Hope your road home is smooth and that you get to S. Florida without mishap.
BTW we've got a great SpringStream ralley planned for April in N. Georgia. Rusty could come and meet Shadow and Bogey.
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Glen Coombe AIR #8416
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
"I'm not an expert. But I did sleep in an Airstream last night."
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01-12-2007, 08:14 PM
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Certifiable
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,467
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Congratulations Tom. Take it nice and slow coming home now. 6-8 weeks sounds about right!
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01-12-2007, 08:50 PM
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GStephens
1982 31' Limited
1953 25' Cruiser
Hamilton
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 563
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Glad you and Rusty found a 'stream. You sound like such a nice individual. If you are ever in Texas, look us up. We'll have a place to park with water and electric service down under the big pecan trees right beside the river.
GStephens
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01-12-2007, 10:46 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Congratulations on your new baby.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-13-2007, 06:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
NW of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 987
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Way to go, Tom! Now you can join in and tell us all about your Airstreaming journey.
Happy, and safe, traveling to you both!
-J
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Doug & Jamie, AIR #650
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01-13-2007, 08:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Too Kool, love your license plates!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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01-13-2007, 09:09 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
Suisun City
, California
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 291
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Worth the Wait!
Tom,
Welcome. We are ALL so happy for you. Dreams do come true and 2007 will be a "Silver" year for you!
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Roscinante
Jerry and Avis
2006 Safari Bambi 19'
2005 Toyota Tacoma PU
"Mi Casa Es Su Casa!"
WBCCI #6716
AIR #17388
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01-13-2007, 09:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 23' Safari
Grosse Ile
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 83
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Hi Tom and Rusty...
Great story, and congrats to both of ya...
I too can relate to the euphoria you feel, and once all is said and done, and you are heading back home, your tires will probably not even touch the ground all the way home!!! haha!!
I am a recent rejoined member to Airstreaming and the WBCCI, after 30 yrs absence. I purchased an identical 1969 23' Safari single axle to the one my Grandparents had "back in the day"...(from 11/68 to 8/76)
Now i am back to where it began for me so many yrs ago.
You will no doubt meet many new "like minded crazies" and the friendships will be remembered forever. I have such vivid recollections of so many of the friends I made during the years I traveled with Grandma and Grandpa.....many International Rallies, and many local events with the Michigan Unit.
Regarding your trailer....very cool...AND 32 FEET...wow..... what a barge!!
I remember distinctly back in the summer of 1971, in Salem OR, at the International Rally, they unveiled the all new Excella 500 for the first time.... Wow, what a introduction..... Everybody just raved and drooled over that trailer.....made a Sovereign look like entry level..... And made Gramps' single axle Safari look like a refrigerator box..... I remember how sexy that Excella looked with the aluminum mag wheels and that great big blue stripe...... as a 10 y/o kid, I was fascinated.
So, you have one heck of a nice rig, for a first time Airstreamer....very good!!
Congrats again, and fill us in on the whole trip home once you get settled in.
Scott
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Scott Anderson
Grosse Ile, Mich.
1969 23' Safari Twin
WBCCI # 22426
(formerly #22425 1968-76)
When it is my time, I want to go peacefully,
And in my sleep.....Just like my Grandfather....
Not screaming, kicking and in a state of panic,
like the other passengers in his car were......
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01-13-2007, 01:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1990 32' Excella
Saint Petersburg,
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 71
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Thanks again!! Just made it home... now have to rush out and find a place to store it....you know how these impluse buys are.... got it - now what? Will update later.... wanted to take a moment and say really enjoyed the good wishes....
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I will love the light for it shows me the way....yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
Og Mandino
I have nowhere to go and all day to get there
Tom & his travelin' Pal - Rusty Dog the Doxie
WBCCI # 1946AIR # 18277
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01-14-2007, 07:03 PM
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#14
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Los Alamitos
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 16
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Home at Last!
Congratulations Tom and Rusty!
My wife and I are still looking but we share your joy and enthusiasm.
Glad to hear you and Rusty made it home safe. I bet it was a blast!
Looking forward to reading more on the adventures of Tom & his travelin' Pal - Rusty Dog the Doxie!
All the Best,
Don and Susan
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01-17-2007, 07:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 82
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Tom,
Congradulations! Glad to it finally worked out for you. I knew it would.
Cheers,
Baron
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01-17-2007, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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Congratulations. Now, let's see some pictures.
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Ron and Debbie Lawrence
1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
AIR 7992
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