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03-30-2007, 07:21 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Round and Round She Goes
Where she stops only one person knows!
Yesterday my four month, accident free trip around the US has come to an end. It will start up again when fire season closes next fall.
My trip has taken me from Oregon to Montana through Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and back to Oregon. Overnight stops in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida,
Yeah I visited over half of the States in these United States!
I traveled much of I-95, I-80, I-90, I-75, US 101, all of I-40, I-84, Parts of I-71, I-15, I-26, I-5, I-10, I-82, and historic Route 66 in Oklahoma and Arizona.
As far north as Montana, As far south as Key West, As far east as the Atlantic ocean, As far west as the Pacific Ocean.
Two Rallys, The First ever Can Opener and the First Women’s Rally.
The factory held my trailer hostage twice, for a total of three weeks to fix damage.
Wow what a trip!
Pictures will be on my website soon. Hopefully by the end of the weekend.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-30-2007, 07:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
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Cool!
That's a tough travel log to beat...............
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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03-30-2007, 08:20 PM
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Did we do something wrong?
Get yer butt back into Daisy and bring Butter Cup to CT.
But seriously folks ... epic trip! Congratulations.
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03-30-2007, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
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West of Fort Worth
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Wow, I'm jealous! Sounds like a great trip in spite of some of the problems you had. I'll look forward to those photos.
Going to USFS for the season?
Dave
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03-30-2007, 09:41 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
, New Mexico
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USFS CWN (Call when needed) and EU (Exclusive use) for the next 6 months.
Almost forgot. 23,500 miles.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-30-2007, 10:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
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What a neat trip to take. For those of us who enjoy driving and seeing the scenery it would be an ideal journey, and particularly with the Airstream in tow. I'm envious - as kids we would do long trips with the family touring which is where I got my wanderlust from - my wife on the other hand doesn't have quite the desire to cruise the country as I do.
Looking forward to the pictures.
Barry
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03-31-2007, 12:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
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Wow
It was great to meet up with you at the Florida Can Opener Rally, sounds like you had a great tour of the country since. We hope to see some of the same this fall. You log book will be a goal for us one day - keep up the travels.
Mike
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Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ The family has grown. 2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
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03-31-2007, 12:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thecatsandi
USFS CWN (Call when needed) and EU (Exclusive use) for the next 6 months.
Almost forgot. 23,500 miles.
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Hi, now I know why the gas/diesel industry had record profits.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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03-31-2007, 06:57 AM
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Stray
1987 32' Excella
1978 28' Argosy 28
Springfield
, Missouri
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Hope Missouri is in your path next time. What a great trip!!!!!!!!!! Extremely envious. One of these days. Looking forward to the pic's.
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03-31-2007, 07:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
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Hi Michelle, it was great seeing you in Florida at the forums rally and later back home again in Michigan. I've been following your travels before and since and gotta say you really tow girl! Loved your Rivette rally pictures in California and looking forward to seeing more of your trip pictures.
You really scared me today when I saw your thread title. Glad all has been well and your shiny side up.
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03-31-2007, 08:07 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
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Smile when you fly over Atlanta, ID
Hey Michelle,
Be safe fighting fires! We sure enjoyed your company too, hope to see you on your next midwest tour!
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03-31-2007, 08:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
NW of Boston
, Massachusetts
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What a journey, Michelle! Wish I'd met up with you along the way, but maybe we can remedy that on our trip west this summer.
Have a safe summer!
-J
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03-31-2007, 08:55 AM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
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It was great to meet you at the Western Women's Rally.
Have a safe fire season (with minimal fires) and I'll see you on the road.
Let me know if you are traveling through CA again...I am always ready to tow at a moment's notice!
Take care,
Laurel (Bam)
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03-31-2007, 10:42 AM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Well, my biggest expense was fuel. I was spending around $100 a day on Diesel when I was on the move.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-31-2007, 10:47 AM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Well now I have a reason to go into CT. Actually I was visiting long time friends and family. Next Fall/Winter I am planning on primarily staying south. I hope to attend the Can opener then I will head west and explore NM and AZ. I saw many places I want to return to an explore more.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-31-2007, 10:52 AM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Atlanta, ID is one of our boundry corners for the Boise NF. We fly ovver it often when on patrol.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-31-2007, 05:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
Oxford
, Mississippi
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I sure hope Mississippi will be for sure on the list for next year. Sure hope our paths will cross again at the Can Opener next year.
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75 Sovereign (Peppy)
03 Chevy HD (lil Peppy)
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03-31-2007, 07:37 PM
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Los Alamos
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I am planning on attending the can opener again next year. I do not expect to spend anywhere as much time in FLA as I did this year.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-31-2007, 07:39 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Thank You, I will have a safe season. Minimal fire is good for the forests but bad for the pocket book. I get paid by the flight hour.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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04-03-2007, 02:46 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
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Pictures are up. The website is not fully narrated yet but all the pictures are there.
Oh yeah. click the link below.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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