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03-13-2018, 05:46 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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Fifteen years of Airforums.com membership
Wow... I just looked up an old thread for some info, and saw in my signature that I joined in March of 2003. Amazing how the time has flown by!
Andy, Janet... and all of the former and current staff members... well done!
I recall fondly in '02 when Andy first started the place... we were a bunch of folks who owned old Airstreams and helped support one another in repairing our old trailers. Many of the original members came from the Vintage Airstream list serve where we exchanged tips and parts sources.
In 2002, the internet was still in its relative infancy. Dialup service was still the norm in much of the country. Netscape Navigator was at the top of its game, but had just about run its course as a browser. I lurked here for almost a year before actually joining in March of 2003. I wasn't sure whether the new "forums" format was going to be successful or not. Andy had no doubt and has built the Social Knowledge empire he has today.
It has been interesting watching Airforums grow... new people excited to learn about Airstreams coming in... old timers moving on. We've made lots of good friends here, and I'm proud that many of these friendships have stood the test of time. We still attend the Midwest Rally at Moraine View IL annually even though we sold our last Airstream trailer in 2006 (with a brief B-Van 190 return.)
It's a pleasure to stay on the Airforums and Airstream life periphery... I still enjoy the trailers and I certainly enjoy our Airstream friends...
So here's to fifteen years of friends and Airforums membership! Cheers!
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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03-13-2018, 06:00 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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I think i joined in 05 and have seen the membership change from campers to glampers. What a disappointment. This is still the best forum for info and bsing, though!
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03-13-2018, 09:27 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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This thread prompted me to check my join date and saw that I joined in Dec 2003, about 6 months after I purchased my first Airstream. Since then I have learned so much - and bought and sold two Airstreams through use of the classifieds here.
I especially like that this is such a well-behaved group, unlike many other such discussion forums on the internet.
Good job, folks - members and mods alike.
Pat
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Somebody, please, point me to the road.
AIR 3987
TAC VA-2
WBCCI 4596
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03-13-2018, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Thank you all for sharing your experience and support to improve our AS RVing experience. It has certainly added to the smiles. Pat
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03-13-2018, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
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Hello Rog, will we see you at Moraine View in June?
Like you and others, I/we enjoy the FORUM. The FORUM is a good tool to explore the Airstream Life.
Mike
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03-14-2018, 09:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Edgewater Park
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xrvr
I think i joined in 05 and have seen the membership change from campers to glampers. What a disappointment. This is still the best forum for info and bsing, though!
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There isn't anything wrong with 'camping' with comforts - glamping. lol
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03-14-2018, 09:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 739
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Had to check and see it was December 2003. Time has slipped by very fast.
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Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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03-14-2018, 09:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Bambi
2012 23' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Bandera
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 786
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xrvr
I think i joined in 05 and have seen the membership change from campers to glampers. What a disappointment. This is still the best forum for info and bsing, though!
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Hardly a glamper.......I'd reserve that for fru-fru crowd, though I enjoy them just the same. We're all out there for the same reason!
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03-14-2018, 09:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 33' Classic
Irvine
, CA
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 34
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Love my 2018 Classic 33 and while it has new tech, you still have to learn how to function without it when the tech isn't working or it takes two hands, at least two screw drivers, and a rubber mallet to figure out and fix the problem. So, us newbies may be viewed with disdain by long-timers, but thank you for your years of hard-earned experience and putting fingers to keyboard and posting it here whilst looking down from the top of the mountain I am climbing. The signs aren't always easy to read, but the hand-cut steps are fantastic.
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03-14-2018, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xrvr
I think i joined in 05 and have seen the membership change from campers to glampers. What a disappointment. This is still the best forum for info and bsing, though!
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No. Nothing wrong with glamping, if you buy new you have no choice! That is tge dissappointment. If you want to camp without the new gadgets You Must used.
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03-14-2018, 10:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
1979 23' Safari
Mooresville
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 598
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Aug of 2007! Has it really been that long?!?!?!?
The sad trend is people are moving away from forums like this. But this forum has been a wealth of information to me and help on so many different levels.
Damon
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03-14-2018, 11:34 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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I have also been around here for awhile. I have seen a slight shift in the membership, but there is still a whole bunch of good information here.
Brian
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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03-14-2018, 05:07 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Thanks for the memories, Rog. '04 for us. Dang, that's a long time ago.
I'll never forget a post from years ago by a forum friend (who's still around). Went something like this:
"Streamin' isn't camping, it's much better. A six pack of Schlitz and a can of sardines. Now that was camping once upon a time."
Jim
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03-14-2018, 06:19 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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13 years tomorrow for me.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-14-2018, 06:36 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
13 years tomorrow for me.
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A veritable rookie...
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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03-14-2018, 08:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 28' Tommy Bahama
2017 23' Flying Cloud
2014 16' Sport
New York
, New York
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xrvr
I think i joined in 05 and have seen the membership change from campers to glampers. What a disappointment. This is still the best forum for info and bsing, though!
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Hey just remember, throughout history the same could be said about all new owners! I was camping in a 1000 degree canvas tent next to some wuss glamper in a shiny new 1980 Airstream Excella II 31 at some point! the downfall of modern society!
Congrats on the 15 years to the OP!
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03-14-2018, 08:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1979 29' Ambassador
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 154
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I read the forums every day...have learned so much. What a great group, when you read discussions it's like being in a room with a bunch of friends sharing ideas. Miss seeing a lot of names.
Predeta
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03-14-2018, 08:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
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, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 90
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Relative newbie here... and about to pick up my first Airstream which will also be my first RV. I have to say, I don't think I would have gone from dreaming to reality if it weren't for this forum - your encouragement is greatly appreciated. I've learned so much and read so many of your travel stories - I can't wait to share my own! I've contributed to many forums through the years, travel, food, recipes, etc... This is one of the best! Just an extremely generous and patient group of people.
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03-14-2018, 08:52 PM
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#19
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
2022 27' Globetrotter
River Forest
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 49
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Time does fly. I was the 99th person to join Airforums. Still loving the Airstream and the community!
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2005 30 Bunkhouse
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
Honda 2000
Air #99
WBCCI #8895 (Grandpa's number from the 1960's)
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03-14-2018, 11:07 PM
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#20
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2 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Bishop
, California
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 48
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November of 2002
Newly purchase 1959 Flying Cloud badly in need of work
It has been a great journey
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