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09-30-2016, 07:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 28' Flying Cloud
The Plains
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Oldest Streamers
We've had our 2016 FC28 for about a year. On Halloween I will be celebrating my 81st birthday. I'm still doing almost all the driving on our trips. I just added 3 more washers to the equalizer hitch since the dealer only set it up with three and the F150 was too heavy on the rear axle.
So I keep asking myself how many more years I'll be doing this. Just curious how many 80+ year olds are still 'streaming. My vision isn't as sharp as it used to be and I need hearing aids. But I can still put the EU 2000 generators into the bed of the truck and I can still pick up the hitch and mount it and still can muscle the wd bars into place.
How many ancient mariners out there?
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09-30-2016, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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Good for you! You are a good inspiration.
I met one Airstreamer at International older than you that towed from the east coast.
As long as you are playing safe, stream on!
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09-30-2016, 08:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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You're an inspiration Whitegs. I'm 74 & sometimes ask myself the same question & my feeling is I'll do it as long as I'm able. A neighbor of mine was on the roof of his motor home scrubbing away, I asked his wife if he's ok up there, she said of course he is he's only 83. Mind over matter I guess? They recently sold the motor home & bought a cabin in Tennessee. Us old guys need two things, good health & determination.
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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09-30-2016, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,593
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Made me smile and think of my dad who didn't get to Airstream near as long as he wanted to but god has a plan for all of us I guess. He was one of the first members on this forum. I went to an Airstream Rally near Birmingham when I bought my first one in 1999 (I was in my early 30s) and there were not less than 5 couples in their 80s there. One had the most beautiful 39 foot AS motorhome I've ever seen to this day. Dang it was long for an Airstream. This was before this forum but there used to be an email "list" of sorts back then where Airstream enthusiast would post and others could read. Many were well into their 80s. Even though Airstreams were cool back then, it took a lifetime to afford a nice one!
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09-30-2016, 09:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Just because we may get older, does not mean we can no longer do things.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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10-01-2016, 04:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Just because we may get older, does not mean we can no longer do things.
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Well... eventually it does, right?
I'd rather we didn't have people that should no longer be driving out on the roads. You need to be even more alert when towing. I'm all for someone doing it for as long as they want, as long as it's safe for them and for the other people on the road.
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10-01-2016, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Absolutely agree. Safe driving is most important when towing.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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10-01-2016, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,982
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One of our unit members is 92 and still traveling solo.
Kay
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10-01-2016, 09:58 AM
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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: 13,153
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You are our hero. We are in our late sixties and have been Airstreaming for over ten years now. We sincerely hope to be still at it for another ten years or more, God willing.
SuEllyn and Brian
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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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10-01-2016, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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I'm 82. Started 1n 1963 w/AS w/1962 then 1966 then 2 1967, now 1976 pur.new 1n 1977, all AS. still going w/out any help and do own mant. etc.and driving. Started camping at 11 yrs old on river bank fishing all nite w/out adult.
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10-01-2016, 01:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaLevel
Well... eventually it does, right?
...snip...
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Not necessarily though sometimes reduced cap olive coincides with age.
The test is capability. For example, spry 30-year old texting on his/her phone while pulling a 27FB has diminished capability and is a horrific risk to be on the road. A perhaps slowing 80-year old with full faculties towing the same trailer with full concentration is much safer.
Everyone ages differently. In time, yes - reactions get slower, abilities diminish, etc. there's no line or specific age at which this happens. My mom is 84 and we had to take her keys away before she hit 80. I've met 84 year olds who still jog, drive, and more - and they look like they're in their 60s.
It all depends on capability, not age.
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