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03-24-2008, 12:56 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
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New in NW Arkansas
Hello,
We are "new" Airstream owners. We got our 1965 Caravel in November as a family Christmas present. It is a beauty, in great shape, just needs the personal touch.
We are in NW Arkansas and are looking forward to many new adventures in our home away from home.
Mike
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03-24-2008, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master  
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Mike,
You should check out the Branson Spring Rally that takes place during the first weekend in April. There is a long thread on the forums about it.
Oh by the way, welcome!
Brad
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1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
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03-24-2008, 01:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Thanks, we heard of one at the RV park we were at last weekend at the city RV park on the lake. Sounds like fun, met a lot of great folks there.
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03-24-2008, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Welcome to the forums. Lots of great info here.
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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03-24-2008, 01:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Glad to be here, I've got a lot of snooping around to do.
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03-24-2008, 01:54 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 825
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Hey Mike,
Welcome to the forums. I've been thinking about doing a canoe trip at Buffalo National River in your part of Arkansas. It looks like a great place.
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03-24-2008, 02:13 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Welcome to the forums, and we can ad another name to the Arkansas Airstream Mafia! Very nice trailer too and the 65's were the last of the wood and zolotone era!
BKahler was talking about the Branson rally and the thread can be found here (Branson Spring Rally). Looks like you are about 2 hours away from the rally grounds....wish I was only 2 hours from there!!!!!
Hope to see you around,
Steve
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03-24-2008, 02:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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The last time we went through Bella Vista (Christmas), I saw a bald eagle flying over town! That was great!
Welcome, and congrats!!! That is a beautiful trailer! I hope you can make the Branson rally--it is a lot of fun! We basically take over the Compton Ridge north campground. Shiny stuff everywhere! 
Susan 
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03-24-2008, 02:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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Welcome to the AirForums. Post some pictures please, we like Caravels.
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03-24-2008, 02:24 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea
Hey Mike,
Welcome to the forums. I've been thinking about doing a canoe trip at Buffalo National River in your part of Arkansas. It looks like a great place.
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We have been on the lower Buffalo, floated from Gilbert AR to the Maumee Access. Huge bluffs and great scenery. Have not been on the upper Buffalo yet, I hear it gets pretty rough when the rain kicks in.
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03-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Originally Posted by soldiermedic
Welcome to the forums, and we can ad another name to the Arkansas Airstream Mafia! Very nice trailer too and the 65's were the last of the wood and zolotone era!
BKahler was talking about the Branson rally and the thread can be found here (Branson Spring Rally). Looks like you are about 2 hours away from the rally grounds....wish I was only 2 hours from there!!!!!
Hope to see you around,
Steve |
Thanks for the welcome! Spent a few days recently at Branson, wife liked the close prximity to the Landing while the boys and I chased trout in the lake. I noticed that there is a bbq contest at Compton ridge, forwared that info to my wife, great cook, you can tell by looking at me.
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03-24-2008, 02:30 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Originally Posted by clancy_boy
Welcome to the AirForums. Post some pictures please, we like Caravels.
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Just have the ones from when we bought it so far. Have done it up in a pirate ship theme. Still have more to do, but will get out with the camera and get some fresh shots soon.
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03-24-2008, 02:32 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Originally Posted by Alumatube
The last time we went through Bella Vista (Christmas), I saw a bald eagle flying over town! That was great!
Welcome, and congrats!!! That is a beautiful trailer! I hope you can make the Branson rally--it is a lot of fun! We basically take over the Compton Ridge north campground. Shiny stuff everywhere!
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It is a great place. We are on a small lake, so I can sneak off and scare the fish with my fly rod occasionally.
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03-24-2008, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Hey Mike,
This pic in your avatar looks familiar. Did you win this trailer on Ebay by chance? I think I can see some stabilizer jacks on the side. The trailer was being sold from Kansas City I believe.
Steve
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03-24-2008, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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Originally Posted by lisa-mike 65
Just have the ones from when we bought it so far. Have done it up in a pirate ship theme. Still have more to do, but will get out with the camera and get some fresh shots soon.
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A pirate ship theme!?! You MUST post pics! I'll bet it is really cute!
Arrrr, matey!! 
Susan
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03-24-2008, 02:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 20' Safari SE
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 218
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Welcome to the boards!
You should try to make the rally in Branson.
What's your favorite spot to camp in your area? I've been looking at Natural Falls across the border in OK and at Devils Den. Been to either?
Bill
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03-24-2008, 03:01 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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We have only been out in it once, but I guess it depends on what you like to do, Devil's Den has great trails and caves, I like Roaring River near Cassville, MO for the trout fishing (I have a fly fishing problem).
Down along the Buffalo river there are some great places to hike and float.
We are trying to plan a few "short" trips and see whats out there.
Oh, we were alos looking at Murfreesburough (? spelling) the diamond state park where you can pay a fee and go in and hunt for diamonds. (and keep anything you find)
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03-24-2008, 03:03 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Bella Vista
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
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Originally Posted by billberk
Welcome to the boards!
You should try to make the rally in Branson.
What's your favorite spot to camp in your area? I've been looking at Natural Falls across the border in OK and at Devils Den. Been to either?
Bill
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By the way, I'm originally from Springfield. Left for a "better job" in "01 and just stayed here.
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03-24-2008, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Originally Posted by lisa-mike 65
Oh, we were alos looking at Murfreesburough (? spelling) the diamond state park where you can pay a fee and go in and hunt for diamonds. (and keep anything you find)
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You are referring to Crater of Diamonds Park I believe
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03-24-2008, 04:03 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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Welcome to the Forums...you're gonna love it here!
G
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