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06-23-2004, 12:45 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Pinkflaming finally GOES!!
Yep, leaving today...I'll post this thread as we travel...Wisconsin here we come! First stop...free hotel room at the El Dorado in Reno..!
Ingrid
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-23-2004, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Good luck & have fun! Keep the shiny side up!
Shari 
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06-24-2004, 04:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Made it to Reno, but there are both a big bowling championship and the Reno Rodeo going, so no free room at the El Dorado. So I found a free wireless cafe here in town (they have it in the hotel we're staying in, Circus Circus but I don't gamble and can't stay in that room a minute longer today) so I'm here checking in. We're headed to a regional park after this for some quiet time and then we're REALLY on the road tomorrow...I'll take pictures. Wow, Wisconsin is still so far away!!
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"Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever man.'"
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-24-2004, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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We know that the destination is tops in your mind on this trip, but enjoy the trip too, especially that trip home in your long-anticipated Airstream
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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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06-24-2004, 08:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Onward Pinkflamingoes!
She'd drive a thousand miles for her Trade Wind! 
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06-24-2004, 09:21 PM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Yipee! Yahoo! Go get that Trade Wind!
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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06-26-2004, 01:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Ugh, yeah, I'm trying to enjoy it, but my husband is pretty burned out from work and isn't talking much. Wish me patience and a little bit of detachment while he goes through this...we're in Salt Lake City today, on to Cheyenne. Thanks everybody, keep posting...I get homesick and this keeps me connected. It'll be OK. Funny I thought I'd be the impossible one. Maybe I am?
I MISS MY DAUGHTER... 
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-26-2004, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Hopefully, he'll unwind on those high open plains. The big skies and long vistas of Wyoming and Montana do that for us each time we go! Be sure to notice the Snowy Range peaks before you get to Laramie. Maybe sometime you'll be able to take that scenic byway Meanwhile, just keep singing to yourself as the miles roll along, "Going to get my Airstream, Going to get my Airstream. . .!
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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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06-26-2004, 10:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by maxandgeorgia
Hopefully, he'll unwind on those high open plains. The big skies and long vistas of Wyoming and Montana do that for us each time we go! Be sure to notice the Snowy Range peaks before you get to Laramie. Maybe sometime you'll be able to take that scenic byway Meanwhile, just keep singing to yourself as the miles roll along, "Going to get my Airstream, Going to get my Airstream. . .! |
You are right, it's happening. But we can't do the northern route...maybe when we have the trailer ready. We are shooting straight to Des Moines and turning left.
By the way: airstream sighting count: 7!!
Keep the posts up...I'm checkin'....
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-27-2004, 07:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
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We made it to Omaha Nebraska tonight. Could potentially be touching the trailer within the next two days!
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-28-2004, 06:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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dont forget to stop at a couple brewerys for an attitude adjustment!
norby
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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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06-30-2004, 09:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Day 1 of the tow home!!!
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dont forget to stop at a couple brewerys for an attitude adjustment!
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We did, and I'm also at one right now! Thanks norb'! We're at the
Rock Bottom Pub and Brewery in Des Moines, Iowa right now (free wireless). We got the trailer, the seller was great, let me borrow his mountain bike to do the Sparta Elroy trail, 30 something miles. Hung out in Hillsboro, bought chocolate cheese among other types today to bring home and compare...who's cows are happier? and went to a place in New Salem to get tow and hitch and weight distribution and sway and coffee and go pee, and all that. Now I'm ready to sign off and go to the Motel 6 to sleep...I'm happy...I have my airstream and no one can take it from me.
And yes...hubby lightened up. Not all the way, but...up.
More to come....! I'm an airstream owner, and not just virtually!
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-30-2004, 09:45 PM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
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1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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06-30-2004, 09:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1961 26' Overlander
Gabriola Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Congratulations
Glad it's going so well and glad hubby lightened up.Have a safe trip home.
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07-01-2004, 06:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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woo hoo!
safe home......
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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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07-01-2004, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Ingrid,
You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy you finally have you airstream, and your hubby is starting to lighten up.
Have a safe and wonderful trip home.
Don't do like I did on the way home with the Argosy----
I kept looking back to make sure it was still there, but, then we all do that!!!!!!!!
Marie 
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07-01-2004, 11:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
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photos
pictures of the tow home so far:
http://photos.yahoo.com/ingy1851
I had a whole nice message typed in and I lost the connection!!
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"Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever man.'"
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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07-01-2004, 11:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
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More when this thing stops crashing or whatever it's doing!!
Pinkflamingo-ing home...
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"Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever man.'"
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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07-01-2004, 11:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Any chance>
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Ingrid,
Any chance you can post the picture on here??
From where I'm at, it's hard to open certain sites because of server filter~ 
I've been following your trip and, quite frankly..proud of your determination~!!
It brings back fond memories of my solo trip to El Paso, TX. to grab my A/S...(Another story, another thread..)
Wishing you both a Safe & Good Trip~!!
ciao
53FC
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New England Unit
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07-01-2004, 11:29 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Ingrid
The pictures are nice enough. They deliver a very positive message. Have a safe and fun trip. The real work begins when you get home. Congratulations fellow Alnuminaut.
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LotalaborAZ
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