 |
04-23-2008, 10:04 AM
|
#1
|
3 Rivet Member 
2003 25' Classic
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 121
|
Airstream Ranch -- Art or Trash?
Last week my wife and I visited the controversial Airstream Ranch display in Florida. I thought it was fun... but haven't seen it discussed here. Any thoughts on it?
|
|
|
|
04-23-2008, 10:39 AM
|
#2
|
|
Retired.
Currently Looking...
.
, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
|
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f224...mpa-39215.html
Lot of thoughts... Many that can't be viewed here... 
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
|
|
|
|
|
04-23-2008, 11:34 AM
|
#3
|
3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Classic
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 121
|
sorry, missed that thread (that's what I get for posting from my cell phone).
I think it needs a little landscaping TLC, but is a lot of fun. It certainly beats a lot of what one sees alongside the Florida interstate! 
|
|
|
|
|
04-23-2008, 01:58 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master 
1976 27' Overlander
Richmond
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 755
|
Art
Since most of the Airstreams were damaged , I think that it is art....
__________________
"Abe" & Melissa Lincoln
1976 Overlander "Spirit"
2020 GMC Denali Duramax
Hensley Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
04-25-2008, 07:31 AM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
|
No matter what condition, or where they are, Airstream's are art. Some are just luckier than others to be rescued and loved. 
__________________
Steve "Centennial Man"
|
|
|
|
|
04-25-2008, 08:47 AM
|
#6
|
|
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
|
I like it, but I understand that the county has ordered it removed.
__________________
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)
|
|
|
|
|
04-25-2008, 10:44 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
|
Long discussion with Frank Bates on TheVAP.com today.
Bill
__________________
Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
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/
|
|
|
|
|
04-29-2008, 08:56 AM
|
#8
|
|
Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
|
I Love It!!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
04-29-2008, 12:22 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
|
I forgot to ask Frank.....
but rumor has it that there are period correct tow vehicles connected to the front end of these trailers..
Hey Frank, put a flag of the US on top of each of them and call them Fancy Flag pole holders. Ya think they'll make you take down the US flag?
Great talking to you the other night...
Rob
|
|
|
|
|
04-29-2008, 01:59 PM
|
#10
|
|
Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
|
Thats a good idea Rob, But I still dont get it, who has the right to say something isnt art? What give the county the right, not only that, they have a good case with the Art Councils saying that it is art, I saw it 2 weeks ago when I was at the Fun N Sun Airshow and I thought it was the coolest thing ever!
|
|
|
|
|
04-29-2008, 05:14 PM
|
#11
|
|
E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
|
While I agree that using 7.5 Airstreams buried ala Cadillac slim in Amarillo seems a waste of Aluminum, I ponder the use of the word "art" for it.
What if a neighbor, slightly organic from years of, uh... mushroom & alcohol abuse, decides that the '72 Pinto on block with an old refrigerator & sofa out front of the 'ol homestead was "art"... well, heck, let's just make that a Pinto AND a Chevy Astrovan...
How do we "embrace" his art?
I lean more towards embracing "marketing" in this instance.
I'm OK with it out in the boonies as long as it doesn't distract from what locals require of their "ambiance".
__________________
.
Jaxon
WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Charter Member)
Linear Mode
