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Old 08-23-2015, 06:24 PM   #41
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Memories...old and new

I grew up in a large family. Our Safari was fitted with bunkbeds. My skinny sister and I got the upper berths. I have many happy memories of my hooded yellow sweatshirt and my skin glowing hot with a summer sunburn as I snuggled into sleep, listening to family talk amidst the buzz of the propane lamp lighting up the map and the next days plan. (how's that for a rambling sentence?)

I want to create those memories for my kids and their kids.....creating more sweet dreams along the way. So much to see, so many campfires to chat by, so many snuggles ahead.

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Old 08-24-2015, 02:22 PM   #42
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My family wasn't in to camping. I had friends who loved it growing up but I didn't get my first taste of it until a school trip in 6th grade. If I could bottle that feeling...

The camaraderie, the smell of the fire, the hikes on the trails...

That's one reason....
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Old 08-24-2015, 03:00 PM   #43
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New people to meet,
new friends to make
New places to be
new trials to see


All in our little Eddy B
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Old 08-24-2015, 03:27 PM   #44
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New people to meet,
new friends to make
New places to be
new trials to see


All in our little Eddy B
couldn't have said it any better

Whenever we travel, we always meet great people and awesome nature
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Old 08-24-2015, 04:32 PM   #45
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Old 08-24-2015, 04:33 PM   #46
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Three Eagle Scouts, tons of tent camping as a Scout Leader in some rely beautiful places that you have to hike into. Too old and crunchy to sleep on the ground now, so we go Airstreaming with most of the comforts of home. Usually don't bother with TV antenna, however. Can live without that.


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Old 08-24-2015, 06:42 PM   #47
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When I'm sleeping in my Airstream is that camping?

Anyway, I camp because it makes the best memories with my family. There is nothing else like it. No chores or work to do around the house, no kid goes off with an iPad. Even cooking is a family activity when we camp.

We also multiday backpack and are now getting into canoe tripping, although we have just done day trips.

Not sure the fate of Airstreaming when the kids grow up. I think at that point we'd like to travel Europe.
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:02 PM   #48
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Because the Mountains are calling and I must go...
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:54 PM   #49
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I Airstream because it has given me my wife back, as it has been wonderful rehabilitation both physically and mentally for her. This year is her 16th year of recovery from her stroke.

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That's wonderful. I hope you both have many more happy, healthy years together in your Airstream. There is something peaceful and relaxing being in the Airstream. So great to have all you need and want within easy reach - we continuously marvel at how we do everything and more in our Airstream that we do in our home - and taking care of the Airstream takes only minutes vs hours and hours! We enjoy 'playing' and having the extra time to relax and just hang out with each other. When I'm in the Airstream I'm so filled with gratitude that it's ours! Enjoy! We cherish every day in the Airstream.
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Old 08-25-2015, 02:38 PM   #50
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6 yrs full time, kids, grandkids, great grandkids in NY TN Id Az, got old need a place to get health care, sold 43' MH and bought 30' AS and then a house in Fl. Gutted the AS and referb'd it. Made plans for a trip to NY and Tn, but Dr said my wife wouldn't make it without neck surgery so tomorrow it happens but we plan to do Nashville for Thanksgiving. If everything goes well it will truly be a giving of thanks with family.
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Old 08-26-2015, 09:58 PM   #51
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I hope that your wife's surgery went well.

I also hope that you have a wonderful thanksgiving.

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Old 08-27-2015, 05:42 AM   #52
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Old 08-27-2015, 07:33 AM   #53
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Old 08-27-2015, 08:10 AM   #54
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While there can be no wrong answer to the question...

I question one response about RVs being cheaper than motels. I'm too lazy to do the math. Considering the cost of the RV,hitch, propane, insurance, maintenance, tow vehicle etc. , I am thinking that there is point at which it makes financial sense to have an RV. If you camp once a year…It does not.

Sorry if I hijacked so I will answer the question. I used to backpack into the wilderness, to go back in time a few thousand years. ( playing caveman ). The same reason I made campsites all over my property, within walking distance of A HOUSE. Campgrounds DON'T do that for me personally.

A few posts offered beautiful photos of lakes and nature. Not many campgrounds offer views like that.
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Old 08-27-2015, 10:07 AM   #55
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Financial sense never comes into play in our camp. The time we get to get away and enjoy the awesome country of ours and meet new folks and explore new things is priceless. Doesn't matter if it's in a tent or a million dollar MH. We only have so much time on this earth and I'm gonna making the most of it. Already wasted too much time not camping and I can't get that time back.
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Old 08-27-2015, 12:05 PM   #56
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I don't want my kids to grow up thinking its normal to play video games, watch TV, and play with electronic gadgets all the time. That's not living, it's a substitute.


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You don't need an Airstream or camping for that...............man. I don't consider an Airstream camping, but it is very enjoyable to get away from the burden of home ownership. If it wasn't for the Airstream, my only relaxation would be working...........sad isn't it?
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Old 08-27-2015, 01:15 PM   #57
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To spend quality time with my wife, who is still hanging out with me after 38 years! We also enjoy having our pups along who reconfirm our existence every morning as a momentous event. Wandering the countryside and meeting new people is just icing on the cake.
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Old 08-27-2015, 01:46 PM   #58
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Yup. Our pack of dogs just loves to travel as a group with us. New stuff to go sniff and mark, places to see, naps in the truck. They love it.

We enjoy seeing new places every day on the road, and being able to sleep in the same bed every night.


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Old 08-27-2015, 02:08 PM   #59
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Started with a 13-ft trailer in 1983. We were just the two of us. Got into breeding and showing dogs and the trailer meant we didn’t have to look for dog-friendly motels. By 1986 we were 2 adults, 2 very young kids and 2 dogs and 13-ft trailer was too small. In the early years we headed out for weekends to get out of the city and to meet up with friends.

Having retired I no longer want to endure the cold Canadian winters. So about 8 years ago I got into the AS LY and headed for God’s country (AZ) and became a part-timer. Met up with a group of boondockers and enjoyed being out in the desert with friends. My Excella is equipped for dry camping. I can travel the back roads and never have to look for a motel or sleep in a strange bed and my trusty dog is with us – home is where you park it.
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