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07-29-2008, 08:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1964 24' Tradewind
Swoope
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2008
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You guys are a bad influence.
I was happy as a clam with my '08 model "some other brand" camper. On my very first trip I pulled into a local campground to find myself in the middle of the east coast VAC rally (Jun 19). Now there is a '64 Tradewind in my backyard. After a week of evenings just scrubbing I'm asking "What have I done?".  I am looking forward to what I hope will be some fun. Wish me luck. Mike
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07-29-2008, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master  
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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Welcome to the forums.
It sounds like you've been infected badly. There is no cure for Aluminitis.
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Dennis
BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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07-29-2008, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Welcome to the forums and Congrats on the Tradewind. Cant wait to see it.
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07-29-2008, 08:41 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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Welcome from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. Congratulations on your new baby. Airstreams are addictive.
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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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07-29-2008, 08:43 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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Resistance is futile. Welcome.
Paula 
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07-29-2008, 08:47 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
Resistance is futile. Welcome.
Paula |
So Paula, are you heading out to pick up Airstream #3? Or is it #4?... 
We're living in Airstream #5, so I guess I shouldn't talk... 
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
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07-29-2008, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Welcome to the Airforums, Mike, can congrats on your new baby...you're going to really like it...and playing with it, too! You're hooked. Just surrender.
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AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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07-29-2008, 09:04 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
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Too funny, I love the title to your thread! Welcome to the forums. As you have figured out, there is no cure.
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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07-29-2008, 09:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Auburn
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 76
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MWAAHAHA!!! Look Igor, we've caught yet another unsuspecting soul..
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07-29-2008, 09:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 589
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Woohoo! Welcome to the forums and congrats on your "new" baby!
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
TAC - NJ-007
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07-29-2008, 09:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1963 24' Tradewind
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 360
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Welcome! enjoy the trade wind, I love my 63 tw
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07-29-2008, 09:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1994 34' Excella
Mount Vernon
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 261
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Once aluminum is in your blood, it's hard to get it out 
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07-29-2008, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Southwestern
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,671
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Welcome!
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikmilr
I was happy as a clam with my '08 model "some other brand" camper. On my very first trip I pulled into a local campground to find myself in the middle of the east coast VAC rally (Jun 19). Now there is a '64 Tradewind in my backyard. After a week of evenings just scrubbing I'm asking "What have I done?". I am looking forward to what I hope will be some fun. Wish me luck. Mike |
Mike,
Welcome to the forums and welcome to the Aluminum Lifestyle. We attended our first VAC rally years ago and our summer schedule has been organized around WBCCI and VAC rallies ever since. (We will go to 5 or 6 this year.)
People ask me, "What happened?", and I always tell them, "We fell into bad company."
See you down the road,
Nuvi 
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07-29-2008, 10:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikmilr
I was happy as a clam with my '08 model "some other brand" camper. On my very first trip I pulled into a local campground to find myself in the middle of the east coast VAC rally (Jun 19). Now there is a '64 Tradewind in my backyard. After a week of evenings just scrubbing I'm asking "What have I done?". I am looking forward to what I hope will be some fun. Wish me luck. Mike |
Mike,
Welcome, you met some wonderful people in the East Coast VAC rally. If you are ever out West, you will meet some more wonderful people. Aluminitus is not curable.
Bill
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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07-29-2008, 11:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 41
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Mom always said you gotta watch who you hang out with!
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07-29-2008, 11:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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It only gets worse.
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Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
Overkill Tow Vehicle of the Year Award:
2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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07-30-2008, 06:08 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
old mystic
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 320
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Welcome, we're newbies too. A little word of advice, They guys says they like pictures, pictures, and more pictures. I'm surprised no one has has you for them yet! SO I'll do it. Post some pictures!
Annette
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07-30-2008, 06:23 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Mike, I was at that rally too. Glad some of "our" aluminum "habits" wore off on you. Welcome to the forums.
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07-30-2008, 09:14 AM
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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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It spreads like a disease
Mike, from another one of the members of the "bad influence" constituency  at the East Coast VAC Rally, a big giiant WELCOME! Tradewinds are the best.
You were camping near Paul and Mary Kim I think. I see all our noise and merry-making didn't scare you and your family off. We're looking forward to camping with you again in the future.
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07-30-2008, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Welcome to the cult Mike!
We were the ones parked behind you on the river in the blue trailer.
You were an absolute Saint putting up with our 72-hour block party at your doorstep.
Congratulations on the TW.
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