Alumalina 2014... the Fall edition

[GlampnJewels]

Love the banter...very helpful. But I gotta ask...what does SOB mean?

[sandlapper]

Welcome Glampnjewels, Rick and Julie. Glad you are joining us for the first time.

We have a schedule of sorts, posted a page back on #287.

SOB.....airstream jargon for "Some Other Brand".



Gonna be fun.

John

[sandlapper]

Daboose has site #4, vacated by Kiddoc. Welcome Dennis and Diana.

Thank you ,Frank, for holding onto your site till we could find a new owner. Don't give up on us, we will gather again next March.

John

[daboose]

Thanks John & Susan and Frank!

This will be our second rally and looking forward meeting everyone and camping at Wateree.

I'll also have a moisture meter (invasive and non-invasive) available if anyone's interested.

Dennis

[sandlapper]

Torque wrench

Moisture meter

Propane sniffer

Tongue weight scale

Hitch sockets and wrenches



I know there are others, just cut and paste to the list.

Thanks everyone for contributing.

John

[Roadrunner]

John...you can add Dewalt Rotary Polisher and Cyclo Polisher to that list.

Bob "Roadrunner"
Indiana, PA

[Phil and/or Sue]

Originally Posted by sandlapper

Torque wrench

Moisture meter

Propane sniffer

Tongue weight scale

Hitch sockets and wrenches



I know there are others, just cut and paste to the list.

Thanks everyone for contributing.

John

I presume that these are tools that are available during the Rally for "short-term" use (i.e. during the Rally).

"Dewalt Rotary Polisher and Cyclo Polisher", from RoadRunner,

I will bring a plug-in receptacle and GFI tester to be available for anyone who wants to verify correct receptacle wiring, and test GFI tripping.

This will also be an opportunity for some people to see what these are, and how to use them which may help them decide whether to buy one or not.

Phil

[Seven Brook]

Originally Posted by Chillpoints

Looking forward to the big event. I will bring my Tif880 gas detector and my new toy a digital inspection camera great for looking in thoes places where you do not want to pop rivits.

That "propane sniffer" sounds ideal! We
Keep detecting a smell around our camper! Sandlapper, who is my brother, told me about your detector. It will be good to know if we are in the clear or not! Thanks for bringin it!

[Seven Brook]

Originally Posted by Phil and/or Sue

I do need help bolstering my "I guess this is what I need to do" feeling about tightening the door hinge.

John mentioned that the nuts inside do not have any pre-made access, so the inside skin has to be breeched in some fashion. As I recall (since I have not done a thing to it yet), a couple well-positioned 3/4" holes allow socket access, and can be plugged with snap-in covers (like conduit box closures). I'll wait for the Rally for that (the door hasn't fallen off, and I've got my hands full on the A/C now).

Phil

sandlapper, who is my brother, had to do some work like that on my door hinges. He did a fine job for me!

[safari22]

hello everyone I just joined this website a few days ago and I am happy to say that I was very lucky indeed to have being able to reserve site #39 I have owned an airstream for the last 13 years and at no one time have i being able to go to a rally of airstream folks --- I am not good at backing up the camper but with time I can do it. just wanted to say hello y'all. my air forums name is "safari22" and i look forward to a great time with you all. I remain your friend ED -- I really do not know if this is where I can post a msg. but I am trying to communicate with you all. some how.

[Chillpoints]

Originally Posted by Seven Brook

That "propane sniffer" sounds ideal! We
Keep detecting a smell around our camper! Sandlapper, who is my brother, told me about your detector. It will be good to know if we are in the clear or not! Thanks for bringin it!

Will do. It can help pinpoint even a very small leak. The fact that it sounds like a Geiger counter only makes it more fun.

[sandlapper]

Welcome Ed...Safari22

You found a great place to make your very first post. Glad you can join us.

BTW, your site is the one with the dogleg, tree in the middle, ditch running sideways in it. But you can do it!!

Nahhh, just kidding Ed . All the sites are good, and there will be plenty of help if you need it.

See you in a couple weeks. You'll be glad you came.

John

[sandlapper]

4--daboose Dennis and Diana
6--Beetlebob Bob and Page
10--Towjob1975 Darrell, Lisa, Jesse
12--Pat Conroy Pat and Wendy
13--Mtnlvrs Larry and Paula
14--Doug and Maggie Maggie and Lili
16--twobikes Al and Pat
17--StreamNtyme Don and Kate
19--Beach House Mark and Kerry
20--Stellaluma Howard and Marti
21--Seven Brook Jimmy and Beth
22--GCinSC2 Gary and Linda
24--Stanandlyn Stan and Lyn
26--SeeMore Dave and Susan
29--Delta Queen Ed and Bonnie
30--Photobum Vincent
31--Florida55 Chuck and Susan
35--Chuck and Karen
36--Jack B and Debra
37--SecEdBambi Scott and Pam
38--Glampnjewels Rick and Julie
39--safari22 Ed
40--MbMbstreamer Matt and Beth
41--BAB Barry
42--Phil and Sue Phil, Sue, Cheryl
44--Airsucess Carole and David
45--Chillpoints Jon, Allyson, Rebecca
46--Musicmaster David and Sia
47--BAMurfree Brett
50--Sandlapper John and Susan
51--BradNsheree Brad and Sheree
53--Terryandann Terry and Annie
54--Safari Streamer Bill and Kathy
55--Big Hooter John and Ann
56--John and Linda
57--tubewannabee Suzanne and Keith
58--Cindy and Carlos
59--Al and Missy
60--Ronnie B Ronnie
61--Roadrunner Bob and Linda
62--Dan and Jo
63--Jeff and Madelyn
65--KAYAKAMPERS Beth and Chris
67--Lisa
68--DebnJohn
69--Janice
70--AirHeadsRus Joe and Annette
71--StreamNmemee Bill and Shelley



If anything needs correcting let us know.
__________________

[sandlapper]

Tool collection so far.....
Torque wrench

Moisture meter

Propane sniffer

Tongue weight scale

Hitch sockets and wrenches

Dewalt Rotary Polisher

Cyclo Polisher

Electric circuit testers

Hole Saws and drill



I know there are others, just cut and paste to the list.

Thanks everyone for contributing.

John

[Lily&Me]

Wow! 48, John!

I'm going to just make a request for a tad bit of help during the rally, from someone with better tools and skills than I.

One of the attachments for the awning arms is torqued or something, not allowing the little metal piece to insert itself fully into the bracket piece that is attached at the Interstate. It basically won't hold the awning arm, if that makes any sense.

If someone could adjust this for me, I would be grateful.

So looking forward to this rally and seeing everyone.


Maggie

[Al and Missy]

Maggie and everyone -

Looking forward to meeting you all after lurking and posting here for nearly a year. This will be our second rally and the first this far from home. Got the wheel bearings repacked and rear axle brakes refurbished. Working on a leak in the rear fantastic vent that I hope to finish this weekend. Got to get the gas bottles re-certified and filled nest week. That's pretty much the end of my list - Missy has to stock the pantry. And we'll keep our eyes open for possum or possum on the half shell on the way up.

For the tools list, I will have:
Torque multiplier/wrench to 300 lb.ft.
General tool set
OBDII Code Reader
Voltmeter
Maybe more, if I can stand the weight
Orbital polisher, pads, and fine compounds
???

Al

[GCinSC2]

Jonathan,

I think I have a challenge for your snake camera thingy. Too hard to explain but hopefully it can prevent me from moving the fridge.

Gary

[beetlebob]

What kind of tools do you think we might need? I am coming up with a Freightliner service body truck. weight is no problem. Ladder,extension cords,Fine saw,hammer 1/2 in drill,built in compressor to 125 psi,Snap on engine scanner newly updated,work table,etc. If you think we need something just post and I will see if I have and can bring.

[Lily&Me]

Y'all are very generous with your time and your tools. Such good folks.

Be careful that you leave yourselves time to socialize and imbibe in your beverage of choice.

Doug and I had two bottles of Proseco stowed for the rally in March, which I re-stowed for this one.....along with the frozen raspberries it is to be poured over. I had found this recipe...... It will be made to share with any that are interested.

I have to tell you I am getting a bit teary, thinking about this, so bear with me when the time comes. Don't know how it will all affect me, really. I am doing pretty well, these days, but still have moments that just grab me.

I am thinking that anyone who wants to do a group bread-baking, mid-to-late Saturday am would be a good time. Breakfast will be cleared away, and we will probably have eaten enough that lunch will be unnecessary or delayed. Want to free everyone for open house and all.

Thoughts? This would mean starting the dough sometime Friday afternoon.

Be sure all who want to DO have some kind of protective surface to cook on. We kept the base to one of those round, disposable grills, which works beautifully. Line with aluminum foil, gather up when cooled and throw away.

Don't know what Gary and other DO'ers are planning on cooking, and I won't know til time gets closer and I know what kind of weather we will have. Suspect there will be many cooks, doing various things, who can be observed and learned from by all of us.


Maggie

[Lily&Me]

This may not be a doable request, but....

We bought this hitch cover last year, which I love. I came down one of those weird, inclining, exit ramps from a gas station or something the other day, and this hit the pavement.

It isn't broken, but the lower part is bent up and separated a bit at the center. I pushed it back down, as best I could, but was not strong enough to get it back in place.

I had thought I might see a welding shop at some point, and see what they could do with it.

If it is still askew when we get to the rally, maybe someone can help with that, as well.

Thank you in advance.


Maggie