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06-13-2013, 03:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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Yes, Besides I need to go pick up an Atlas and work on the AS Electra-cle.
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06-14-2013, 07:21 PM
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#242
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dirigible25
Could we stop this pleiades, er I mean please?
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I'm in the gutter - but still looking up at the stars.
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06-14-2013, 09:32 PM
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#243
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
I'm in the gutter - but still looking up at the stars.
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i hope this doesn't get you into trouble with the moderator
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1997 25' Safari
2012 Chevy Silverado HD 2500
Duramax/Allison
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06-14-2013, 11:37 PM
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#244
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dirigible25
i hope this doesn't get you into trouble with the moderator
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Too late - I'm leaving town!
(Saw this while gassing up the TV tonight. The guy said his dog has been riding with him since he was a pup).
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06-15-2013, 06:35 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
I'm in the gutter - but still looking up at the stars.
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In the immortal words of actor Dean Martin, who ought to know— "You're not really drunk if you can lie in the gutter without holding on."
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06-15-2013, 08:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
(Saw this while gassing up the TV tonight. The guy said his dog has been riding with him since he was a pup).
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Awwwww.
It seems that dogs acclimate, adjust and live happily in whatever good life you give them, bless their little hearts.
If this was the first life he knew, that is his norm.
Lily's first home with us was the Interstate, as we picked her up on the road. She is an excellent traveler.
Food, water, love equals a good life.
Maggie.
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06-15-2013, 03:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
In the immortal words of actor Dean Martin, who ought to know— "You're not really drunk if you can lie in the gutter without holding on."
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Thank-you. I now have something to work towards. One is never successful without a goal.
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06-15-2013, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Originally Posted by doug&maggie
Awwwww.
It seems that dogs acclimate, adjust and live happily in whatever good life you give them, bless their little hearts.
If this was the first life he knew, that is his norm.
Lily's first home with us was the Interstate, as we picked her up on the road. She is an excellent traveler.
Food, water, love equals a good life.
Maggie.
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Maggie, I was thinking same. Dogs do not ask for much, but are content with those basics - food, water, and love. Anything extra like travel is a real bonus, but they would still love us if we had to put an end to it.
Lily is a lucky dog!
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06-15-2013, 11:05 PM
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#249
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
Dogs do not ask for much, but are content with those basics - food, water, and love.
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that is about all I need too, that must be where the saying "Its a dog's life" comes from. At least I'd like to think that this is a more positive look at that expression. At any rate, if that is representative of a "dog's life", count me in!
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1997 25' Safari
2012 Chevy Silverado HD 2500
Duramax/Allison
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06-15-2013, 11:43 PM
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#250
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2 Rivet Member
2010 23' International
Oregon City
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 36
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I think that photo is priceless. I think I pretty much live a dogs life myself. Keeping it simple seems to work for me. It is the love that a dog gives back is what it makes it worthwhile to me.
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06-16-2013, 12:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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dirigible and Mike, woof! *wagging tail*
Meanwhile, back at the cage, the Breakfast Show is planning her next trip. It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back......
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06-17-2013, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
dirigible and Mike, woof! *wagging tail*
Meanwhile, back at the cage, the Breakfast Show is planning her next trip. It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back......
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You really should drink Diet Dr Pepper. When paired with the Cool Whip it's offsetting penalties. No foul.
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2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
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06-17-2013, 02:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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daveswenson, actually, it was a furloughed pilot who had too much time on his hands that got me onto the hard stuff (Dr. Pepper and Cool Whip) when the beer ran out.
Hand flying....indeed!
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06-17-2013, 11:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 424
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Furloughed pilot and Fly At Night, hmmm
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1997 25' Safari
2012 Chevy Silverado HD 2500
Duramax/Allison
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06-18-2013, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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She's Incorrigible!
The furloughed ones are my favourite.
You can fly 'em day or night.
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06-18-2013, 01:23 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Bowlus Road Chief
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
JDS, btw, did you check-out that Bowlus?
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Hey FaN,
Saw the Bowlus last night. Spent three hours with it and its creators, John Long and Helena Mitchell. In a word - it is stunning. The exterior shape is very aerodynamic and the interior is beautiful with real birch paneling and floor, brass screens, top end appliances and a very innovative heating system. The layout is excellent, with the lounge/dining area separate from the galley kitchen. The bath/shower is between the lounge/dining area and the bedroom, which is extremely comfortable.
It has stabilizer jacks, a "jockey" tongue jack wheel and a nice step and handle to aid entrance and egress. We towed it with their Saab convertible and, at 2,000 pounds, it tows like a dream. That was the most surprising thing to me - I had no idea the light weight would make such a difference. You clearly can tow this with any modern car with no issues. No need for a weight distribution, sway control hitch or extended mirrors.
It is smaller inside than our 23' FB AS Serenity even though the over-all length is about the same. Because of the Bowlus layout it is more useable and comfortable than our AS.
The construction quality and materials (2024 aluminum) are impeccable. This thing is built to last - all aluminum construction with an essentially sealed underside.
The Bowlus is definitely a head-turner. We were debating whether to upgrade to a 27' or 28' AS but seeing the Bowlus has scrambled the equation!
John S.
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06-18-2013, 02:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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John,
Wow! Your enthusiasm resonates from the screen.
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The Bowlus is definitely a head-turner. We were debating whether to upgrade to a 27' or 28' AS but seeing the Bowlus has scrambled the equation!
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That's quite the "predicament." (And one any trailer enthusiast wouldn't mind being in.)
As much as I am drooling over the thought of you and your significant other "going for it," I hate the possibility of losing an Airstream friend and enthusiast.
You have some serious thinking to do now, John.
Thinking.....dreaming.......thinking......dreaming ....as those delectable visions of Bowlus and Airstream float through your head.....
Thank-you for that insider's view. I wish Bowlus was in Canada. I don't know if it would suit my long-term needs, but I sure would be looking it over.
I am excited for you - whatever your decision may be!
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06-18-2013, 03:52 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Hi FaN,
Wouldn't owning a Bowlus, given its early "link" to Airstream, provide at least the possibility of staying a member of Air Forums??
BTW, their factory is currently still in Toronto but they are relocating to Southern california and will be tooling up there. They may continue to make frames in Toronto but I'm not totally clear on that. I think Toronto is on the other side of the country from you however.
Best regards,
John S.
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06-18-2013, 04:00 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,694
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Top be a Forum member, you don't have to own an Airstream. You can own a Bowlus or any other or no RV. You can even be homeless so long as you can access the internet.
The Bowlus sounds pretty nice and I think I looked at promo info on it some time ago. How's the price compared to Airstream.
Gene
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The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it.
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06-18-2013, 05:03 PM
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#260
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Gene,
Thanks for the clarification and for the possibility of staying active in the Air Forums, which I thoroughly enjoy. As far as pricing goes, it is expensive - $100k. It's 23' long and is considerably costlier than our 23' Int'l. Serenity. We are looking at a 27' Classic which, for 2014, would be about the same $100k but with the possibility of a discount of say 10%, the discount getting smaller as demand increases and supply stays relatively static.
John S.
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