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03-19-2006, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
Oxford
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 874
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It's an Airstream!!!!!
I thought I would share this with everyone, made us chuckle. For the last 5 days my family camped at our local campground for our first Airstream outing.
The first day when the ranger brought our firewood he stated well my uncle John had one of those (we all have heard that). The next day as I was raising the blinds for the day an older gentleman was about 2 ft from the front window I just kinda waved and he turned around quickly, don't know if I scared him or what. The same night we had just started our campfire and had just sat down around the fire when this couple walked by and we heard one ask the other what kind of camper is that and the other one said "Oh that's an Airstream, and there real expensive". My husband and I just had a good chukle if they only had known our Airstream was 31 years young.
Becky
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03-19-2006, 06:40 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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We get the same reaction from people when we camp. When I have the trailer in front of the house, I have given tours to the electric meter reader (same age as the trailer), the postal carrier and the pizza dude. I have even had truck drivers at rest areas chat with me about the rig.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-19-2006, 07:06 PM
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Retired.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I get that a lot...
"When did they stop making those?"
"How old is it?"
"Those things are kind of expensive, aren't they?"
And the one that makes me feel REALLY old:
"My grandfather used to have one of those!"
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Terry
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03-19-2006, 07:15 PM
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Airstreamin and luvin it
Commercial Member
2005 25' Safari
Northwest Panhandle
, The Sunshine State/WBCCI 6637
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,524
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Airstream
Hey I am still fresh into the Airstream thing and I realized that I also got a lot of the "Hey my grandparent or parents used to have one of those."
The expensive thing always comes up.
Pointing at the Airstream by passerbys.
Oh and the Hey I saw these on Television...They say these are the best campers ever built.
They still build those.
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It just cant get any better than that.
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03-19-2006, 08:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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When people ask how old ours is and I tell them it's a 1951 they almost fall over. Many ask me again, not sure they heard right the first time. I've had comments like "it's older than my house", " older than my parents (I hate that one), and the one I hate the most "did you buy it new?" although I get that more with the '57 wagon we tow with than the trailer. Never a dull moment with an Airstream.
Barry
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03-19-2006, 09:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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In one year
It's great to surprise people when they see a beautifully restored and polished 50's or 60's Airstream, but in just one year I've done the reverse to 5 or 6 families.
They've thought "oh I wish they still made these things" - and I've given them a tour of my new CCD. I'm glad the "Airstream" rug has a rubber backing! The drool would have done serious damage!
The CCD interior is completely unexpected by folks who think Airstreams went out with the 70's.
It's fun isn't it?
Tin Lizzie
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03-19-2006, 09:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
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When my oldest daughter came to visit from KC, we were pulling into the driveway when she saw the Bambi and said "Where did you ever find another one in such good condition?". I told her we bought it new, and she said, "They still make those?
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03-20-2006, 06:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
Oxford
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 874
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I did forget to mention, one day I was walking around and met this nice older man and his wife I was drawn to there sob because he had the cutest little 3 flag holder on his camper it attached to one of the side windows of his camper. He told me he was wanting to get one that went on like the Airstreams but not enough room to install. He was telling me back in the 50's he was camping in Florida and down below in a field were Airstreams as far as you could see, first thing that came to my mind wonder if Wally was there?
He went on to say you know in the 50's camping was not common as know. This was going to be there last trip camping and he looked kinda sad, he stated age was catching up to him. He was born in Mississippi and his wife was born in Maine so they were traveling in between.
Becky
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03-20-2006, 08:44 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Nice thread. Really nice stories thanks for sharing!
I just love these camping stories! Over time as we camp we have had many of the same responses. Just part of the great experience of Airstreaming!
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03-20-2006, 11:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 123
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Hey Beck where did ya'll camp and did everything go smoothly? We are getting ready to go to jp coleman in about 2 weeks, wish ya'll could bring chummy and visit. We seem to be the only ones who camp around here with an airstream. Eventhough we know where six are parked, I don't think they ever use them. We really haven't seen many who are even interested in the airstreams around here, or either they are to polite to be nosy.
Dawn
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03-20-2006, 12:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Chandler
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,770
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Well, what I get is similar but annoying. They look at the 1978 Argosy and say "oh I thought at first it was an Airstream". I tell them it is an Airstream Argosy and they don't know what that is. I have given up telling them they were only made for about ten years back in the 70's. They never believe it's that old, whatever it is. It's fun really.
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03-20-2006, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Say "Welcome" with Flamingoes
Quote:
Originally Posted by early
Hey Beck where did ya'll camp and did everything go smoothly? We are getting ready to go to jp coleman in about 2 weeks, wish ya'll could bring chummy and visit. We seem to be the only ones who camp around here with an airstream. Eventhough we know where six are parked, I don't think they ever use them. We really haven't seen many who are even interested in the airstreams around here, or either they are to polite to be nosy.
Dawn
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Silly Lawn art goes a long way toward making folks feel free to come up and visit you. I have three small pale pink metal flamingoes and two big ones. I made a birds nest of hay and tucked all five in, mom, dad and three chicks. It resides on my propane tank cover. People drive by, start laughing and walk right up. The Airstream Christmas lights may help too.
Tin Lizzie
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03-20-2006, 09:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 123
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I'll have to invest Tin Lizzie I personally am not very shy, so I don't mind peeping at other AS
Dawn
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03-21-2006, 04:59 AM
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Retired.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by juel
Well, what I get is similar but annoying. They look at the 1978 Argosy and say "oh I thought at first it was an Airstream". I tell them it is an Airstream Argosy and they don't know what that is. I have given up telling them they were only made for about ten years back in the 70's. They never believe it's that old, whatever it is. It's fun really.
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Judy, I finally started telling people our Argosy was an "extremely rare, painted Airstream." It saved me having to explain what an Argosy is.
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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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03-21-2006, 05:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Is that a new trailer??
Hello all, We were camping on our first trip out with the 75 Argosy last summer and the people next to us stated " Is that a new trailer made like an Airstream???" Annie
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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03-21-2006, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Chandler
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,770
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Hey, how's that "new" Argosy working out for you. We'd like to see pictures of your project. You did such a great job on the other one, I know this will be great too. By the way, should be bringing that 58 home soon. Judy
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03-21-2006, 10:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Hello Judy
Good to hear that you will be briinging yours home soon. We will be seeing ours in person around April 8 or so and will be bringing it back to Canada with us then. I have already got our lists made out and some new things ordered already ... we will post pics as soon as we get her home... Like waiting for Christmas.. we have the Argosy bug reallllllllllllllllllllllly bad... lol.. Annie
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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