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10-04-2004, 07:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Fall color: where are you finding it?
Okay, so here we are, high centered in October with no open time to hit the road for fall color. Bummer! We need some vicarious travel, aka "Your trip" --instead of "Ours." Bah, humbug! We know some of you happy 'streamers are hitting the open roads this month. Please, where are you going? Share your trips, tell your stories, salve the frustration we feel, penned up at home, looking at our AS, but not having time or the freedom to pack her up for the road. Next year, retirement. . .look out, October, here we come!
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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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10-04-2004, 09:07 PM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,861
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Don't wait...head out for an overnight!
We just got back from a great overnight at Lincoln State Park in Indiana. Pulled in Sunday morning and left this afternoon. When arrived there were maybe ten other campers (including tents) and that number dropped to three after checkout time. We virtually had the place to ourselves.
We booked online so we weren't sure about the campsite but it turned out to be perfect. Backed into a corner spot which overlooked the lake and had direct access to two of the trails in the park.
A quick rundown of the last 24 hours: campfires, smores, hiking, kids waded in the water, fished with my son, took a daybreak walk with the new pup in the woods, falling leaves, grilled flatbread sandwiches and potatoes on the fire, hd scrambled eggs on the lakes shore....and the weather!...a perfect 68 degrees during the day, down to 44 at night and not a cloud in the sky.
We also just bought one of those hamocks from CW and made use of it right away. Lot's of reading, haning out and looking up at that changing canopy.
This one was a warmup to Cloudland Canyon in a few weeks. Can't wait.
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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10-04-2004, 10:52 PM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 885
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Petunia and I pulled into Logan, Utah last Thursday ... caught a lot of Fall color on the way in. The next day we took the scenic drive up Logan Canyon to Bear Lake ... this is considered to be one of the Best in the West for Fall color .... it did not disappoint!
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Porky
TrailerGypsies.com
WBCCI #3405 — Escapees #80360
I live the life I love and I love the life I live.
-- Willie Dixon
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10-05-2004, 05:44 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 25' Safari
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 424
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Fall--A paint brush of beauty
We took our annual weekend (vacation) several weeks ago & while it was slightly before the major color display, it was still a great time. We visited the Mesabi iron range at Hoyt Lakes, Mn, where we had lived some 35 years ago. The campground was almost empty and the weather was great. The attached pic from the Skibo firetower location is looking North & the watershed from the ridge line in the distance all flows North to the Hudson Bay area and the setting sun location is Whitewater Lake in Hoyt Lakes. The river scene is the St. Louis River, which eventually flows into Lake Superior at Duluth, Mn. This was our last outing for 04 as we have sadly put the A/S to bed for the winter. The wife retires next year, so we'll no longer need to week end camp, it'll whatever we desire.
Best,
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Bogfrog & Mr. Turbo
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10-05-2004, 07:17 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,017
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I guess we're just lucky here: We just look out any window or step out the door.
Lynn
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10-05-2004, 07:35 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Long time coming down here
In Texas, we have to wait till about November, but we get good color in the hardwood forests of east Texas and a few spots elsewhere. My favorites are Lost Maples State Park in the Hill Country and the Texas State Railroad between Rusk and Palestine.
Lost Maples is swamped on weekends, but I can always get a site during the week. For the railroad, it is best to get reservations during the peak color season and get there early. RV sites are available at Rusk.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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10-05-2004, 08:33 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Pittsfield
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,108
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Fall in Maine
The colors are beginning to peak just West of Bangor, Maine. Not quite as brilliant this year as in the past - but we are spoiled! The leaves seem to be dropping before reaching full color. I'm wondering what the winter will bring - but this year we have the option of going south any time we want to (recently retired!)
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2003 GMC 3500 D/A, CC, LB, 4x4 and 2000 Airstream Excella 30. WBCCI 7074
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10-05-2004, 08:34 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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We've had a bone dry month of September here in St. Louis. The cold nights have finally come and we see some evidence of color. It will be muted though due to the lack of rain. We are headed out to the Lake of the Ozarks followed by Branson. Hopefully a little color will be found there.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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10-05-2004, 08:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1996 30' Excella
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 191
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Color just starting to change in southern Michigan, last weekend were near Grand Rapids and color was maybe 5% changed. Will be going to Hocking Hills area of Ohio the 16th to 21st of this month which should be well into color season. Then put the trailer away for a short winter as my wife is retiring the end of January and we plan on heading to Texas the first of Feburary.
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10-05-2004, 08:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 37
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We in central Ohio are just starting into peak fall colors, but will be heading to the Ozarks in week so I hope the fall colors are peaking then.
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10-05-2004, 10:03 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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Hocking hills
Hi Apple 1,
Enjoy the Hocking Hills, it ought to be beautiful down there! What C.G. are you camping at? State Park or Top o' the Hills?
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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10-05-2004, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,259
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porky Pig
Petunia and I pulled into Logan, Utah last Thursday ... caught a lot of Fall color on the way in. The next day we took the scenic drive up Logan Canyon to Bear Lake ... this is considered to be one of the Best in the West for Fall color .... it did not disappoint!
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porky, that is one bitchin shot!....maybe rhur will buy it from you for a airstream calendar....i sure would like to see that in person...maybe next year lord willing
norby
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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10-05-2004, 05:17 PM
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Magazine publisher
Commercial Member
Ferrisburg
, Vermont
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norbert
porky, that is one bitchin shot!....maybe rhur will buy it from you for a airstream calendar...
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If it had an Airstream in it, we would have paid $50 for it ... ah, but it's a beautiful picture anyway! Nice job, Porky!
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10-05-2004, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Great pictures,all! Hubby just came home this evening and announced that some time has opened up in the calendar, so. . .maybe we'll join all of you in that annual fall AS drive for autumn glory. Can't wait for a sunny, crisp Ozark weekend! Thanks for the reports-from all over the country! Sounds like an Airstream Life story is lurking in all this somewhere!
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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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10-05-2004, 08:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,664
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Yeah, I agree Porky, that shot made me go "Ahhhhh". Utah now I see. Going south for that warmer weather? Where next?
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10-05-2004, 09:31 PM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 885
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream Life
If it had an Airstream in it, we would have paid $50 for it ... ah, but it's a beautiful picture anyway! Nice job, Porky!
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Getting a great shot on that road with an Airstream in it would be pretty hard. Not too many places to pull over ... somewhat narrow and twisty in places ... and the locals like to drive fast.
Out of all the photos I have taken on our odyssey .... very few include the Airstream on a beautiful road or location ... not that easy to do ... makes me appreciate the ones I see elsewhere.
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Porky
TrailerGypsies.com
WBCCI #3405 — Escapees #80360
I live the life I love and I love the life I live.
-- Willie Dixon
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10-06-2004, 05:36 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
Stone Mountain
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 103
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Fall color
I am joining a number of other Airstreamers at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Northwest GA at the end of October. We hope to catch the color at its peak.
Wish us luck,
Andy
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Would rather be camping!!!
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10-06-2004, 06:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,259
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream Life
If it had an Airstream in it, we would have paid $50 for it ... ah, but it's a beautiful picture anyway! Nice job, Porky!
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well,it may not have an airstream in it, but to me it connotates the airstream lifestyle of seeing what is over the next hill in style and class, doncha know.....
norby
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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10-06-2004, 09:57 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1996 30' Excella
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 191
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabba
Hi Apple 1,
Enjoy the Hocking Hills, it ought to be beautiful down there! What C.G. are you camping at? State Park or Top o' the Hills?
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Jason
We will be at Top O' The Caves
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10-07-2004, 08:13 AM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,861
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Pics
Finally got some pics from this last weekend's camping trip in Indiana. We had the place to ourselves (virtually) and backed up to the lake. Colors were just starting to turn. The kids had a blast.
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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