It happened!

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:27 PM

A few months ago I posted a sad tale about my trip to Northern California to not purchase an Airstream TT. This post is to tell of a great trip to New Mexico where I did purchase my first Airstream. I had set my travel limit at 500 miles this time (last trip was 900 miles). I was contacted by a forum regular who was selling his "newer" trailer, a 1975 Trade Wind. We talked, exchanged pictures and came to an agreement. Things could not have gone better. I made the trip to Navajo Dam, NM which is just under 500 miles, met with the owner and closed the deal. Everyone loves pictures, so here goes!

These shots are from the campground at Abe's Motel and Fly shop in Navajo Dam:

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:30 PM

No way could I resist a day of flyfishing since I was on one of the best trout rivers in the west. The afternoon hatch was great and I landed more then a few on BWO #20.

The San Juan

vajeep · 07-26-2005, 03:31 PM

Love the photos!!!

We all like a story with a great ending!!!

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:32 PM

Between Navajo Dam and Phoenix is a lot of nothing! Here is a shot of Ship Rock:

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:33 PM

Here is a shot of me and the big boys at Little America in Flagstaff.

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:35 PM

It looks like the weather is about to change. This shot is just north of the Verde Valley on I17

Chaplain Kent · 07-26-2005, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of Airstream. My first was a 75 Tradewind and I still am in touch with the current owner.

**azflycaster** · 07-26-2005, 03:41 PM

The final shot is at my house. The trailer pulled great with my 4.7 V8 Tundra and the Prodigy break system once setup was perfect. Now that I am an Airstream owner, I hope to be meeting more forum members in the near future!

ford8n · 07-26-2005, 03:45 PM

Loved the pictures and welcome to the wonderful, wonderful world of Airstreaming.

desi arnaz · 07-26-2005, 11:17 PM

beautiful!!! what a shine..............

balrgn · 07-27-2005, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azflycaster

A few months ago I posted a sad tale about my trip to Northern California to not purchase an Airstream TT. This post is to tell of a great trip to New Mexico where I did purchase my first Airstream. I had set my travel limit at 500 miles this time (last trip was 900 miles). I was contacted by a forum regular who was selling his "newer" trailer, a 1975 Trade Wind. We talked, exchanged pictures and came to an agreement. Things could not have gone better. I made the trip to Navajo Dam, NM which is just under 500 miles, met with the owner and closed the deal. Everyone loves pictures, so here goes!

These shots are from the campground at Abe's Motel and Fly shop in Navajo Dam:

Congrats! It's a Beauty!

sparky5 · 07-27-2005, 05:00 AM

Great pix! You should submit the "weather changing" shot to the photo of the month. Beautiful. ENJOY!!!

The Duck · 07-27-2005, 07:17 AM

You've also discoverd "Airstream Photography!" Clever self portrait in the very first picture. All one needs is a camera and SHINY AS. Congratulations on acquiring this beauty.

**azflycaster** · 07-27-2005, 08:34 AM

Here is the cropped version of the shine>