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Rivet Master 
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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OK - So here it is... FINALLY!!!
Let me introduce La Salsiccia d'Argento!
I won't say what it means in this post - just to see if anyone knows any Italian and can figure it out. I'm Italian with dual American/Italian citizenship and Rod is a bona fide Italophile, so we figured it was only fitting to give our new baby an Italian name.
We picked him up on Friday morning had drove him up to Placitas. It was pretty uneventful and we were both surprised how easy towing was. My only complaint is that I want to get wider mirrors - Rod is OK with what we have. Our driveway is pretty tricky to get into but Rod backed it in effortlessly which surprised us both!
We spent the remainder of Friday in disbelief that we are now officially Airstream owners - as we unpacked and moved in. We added a few personal touches (nothing to the extent of TB & Greg) but none the less it's ours! The punch list of items to be fixed is growing
Last night we just relaxed, uncorked a bottle of wine, listened to Sirius radio and enjoyed the sunset.
Anyhow - here are some pictures...
Most are self explanatory but the little welcome guy is a chain-saw "Toothy Moose" made up in Homer Alaska and the bottle of wine on the table is none other than "Happy Camper!" The view from the window above the guacho isn't a campground - it's what we see from our driveway.
Enjoy the pictures...
Jim
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05-18-2008, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Jim,
WOW!!! What a beautiful Airstream, not to mention the property and that house!!! No grass to mow!!!  It is raining cats and dogs here in PA and I am soon going to have to bale my grass!
Again beautiful trailer, now get out there and enjoy it.
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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05-18-2008, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Looks fabulous, Guys! Congratulations! We see you've been shopping for accessories...the teapot is perfect (and just like ours)... very Airstream-esque... We even tried to get some Happy Camper Wine but they cannot ship it to AZ for some dumb reason... Glad the first tow was a good one...bet you cann't wait to get it on the road! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
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TB & Greg and Abbey Schnauzer
AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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05-18-2008, 12:15 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Love the name, very fitting. That is one terrific looking trailer you have there. Thanks for posting the pictures. Best of luck with the new addition, hope to see you soon.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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05-18-2008, 12:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1982 24' Airstream 240
Ventura
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,645
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Originally Posted by Jimandrod
Let me introduce La Salsiccia d'Argento!
I won't say what it means in this post - just to see if anyone knows any Italian and can figure it out. I'm Italian with dual American/Italian citizenship and Rod is a bona fide Italophile, so we figured it was only fitting to give our new baby an Italian name.
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Is there a silver sausage somewhere here? Congratulations on your beautiful new Airstream.....hope to see you on the road, paula
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Paula & Ed
WBCCI # 8252 Air#13593
1982 24'Motorhome (82Ste P)
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05-18-2008, 01:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Way to go both of you! It almost sounds the same but I think the French is nearly as fitting - aluminium d'argent. It looks like your new rolling home is parked at a celestial vortex. Trees and cornstalks interfere with finding cosmic convergences as easily up her. But getting it home feels good all the same. Salut!
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05-18-2008, 01:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari SE
Central Part
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 161
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Beautiful !!!
Congrats on the beautiful Airstream in a gorgeous location... There is just something about the desert southwest and Airstreams that seems perfect together.
And best of all you have no trees to ever come down on your Airstream... 
best regards, Dave
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Dave&Shari Wagner
2006 Bambi SE,
2008 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4
AIR#23096
" I am lost and have gone Airstreaming to find myself, If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait..."
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05-18-2008, 02:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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Another several WOWs !!! Beautiful trailer, home & view. Congratulations.
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Dennis
BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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05-18-2008, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Nice! Love the moose!
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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05-18-2008, 06:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Tiny spot on the map
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 62
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Che bella!
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05-18-2008, 07:02 PM
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1996 34' Classic
1996 34' Excella
Culpeper
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 392
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bona fortuna
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2016 GMC 2500HD Denali (Betsy 4)
1996 34' Excella 1000 (Arvin3 as this is our 3rd AS)
Fair is where they put ribbons on pigs.
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05-18-2008, 08:37 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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Kewwwlllll! Bullwinkle, adobe & Airstream. Great combination.
Jim
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05-18-2008, 08:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Congratulations, Jim and Rod!
Very handsome and most spacious trailer.
Best!
Bill and Larry
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05-18-2008, 09:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 928
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Wonderful welcome home photos. Especially like the feeling in photo #2--an Airstream at it's best!
We remember the thrill of having ours in the driveway for the first time, and that rush never really goes away.
Have fun, and keep posting your beautiful photos once you get on the road!
Happy trails,
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05-19-2008, 07:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Congratulations Jim and Rod!
Nothing better than a beautiful Airstream out in the driveway. Makes a home complete!!
Happy trails....let us know when you come up Colorado way. 
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05-19-2008, 07:44 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 25' Caravanner
Tarpon Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 26
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Jim and Rod,
Best of Luck with your new addition.. it looks Great!
Rod
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05-19-2008, 08:19 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,301
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Best of luck to you with the new AS and your future travel. Adventure awaits....I hope you both have a most memorable summer.
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05-19-2008, 09:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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WooHoo! Yippee! 'bout time! Welcome to the family!
See...drteams do come true!
Shari 
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05-20-2008, 12:08 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Edgewood
, New Mexico
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 27
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Jim and Rod,
Very, very nice!! I know just what you are going through. I still wander outside just to admire the beauty of our Airstream, and I doubt if the attraction will ever fade. You mentioned once before that your homeowner's association frowns on the prominent display of RV's. That's too bad, as yours really compliments your home. I think that an Airstream is the ultimate in 'yard art', and quite appropriate in your setting. It certainly rivals the bronze sculptures I've seen in Santa Fe in terms of aesthetic beauty , but I'm somewhat biased.
I noticed what looks like a Ford F150 in one of your photos. Will that be your tow vehicle? If so, I'm interested in how well it works towing your Airstream. We've beefed up our old suburban to tow ours, but it won't last forever, so I'm starting my research now for a new tow vehicle in a year or two.
Anyway, here's wishing you many enjoyable adventures in your new Airstream!
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05-20-2008, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2001 30' Excella
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 838
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Hey guys looks great!! The house is not too shabby either.
Hope to see you on the road soon! We will definitely see you in ABQ in October.
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Louis & Sergio
Air #22673
WBCCI# 2731
Four Corners Unit
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