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Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,736
Posted By obxgal
CaptEvil....gotta pic of that double tow??/ I...

CaptEvil....gotta pic of that double tow??/ I love to see that! ( I have my own RV too!)
Susan
Forum: On The Road... 01-15-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,736
Posted By obxgal
IMO a BB gun IS DEFINITELY a weapon...amazing the...

IMO a BB gun IS DEFINITELY a weapon...amazing the harm they can inflict.

I was in road sales for 12 years, and did carry a 9mm. My problem was always in knowing when I should wear it...because...
Forum: Photography 01-05-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,646
Posted By obxgal
Diehard Olympus Fan Goes Bad

I have loved Olympus SLR's, especially the Zuico lenses, since 1972 when I started out with the OM1, then went to the OM2, and ended with the OM4T...and still have them. Finally "went over " to...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-03-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By obxgal
Thanks to all of you for helping on this...we...

Thanks to all of you for helping on this...we brought the AS home last week...he'll have a break for three weeks and work nearby while awaiting some parts, then have to go back up to WV for a bit...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-03-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By obxgal
Gotta See it!

A picture would help a lot...don't have any idea what the twins look like in your unit. We're doing the same, but in a '75 Excella...and we're taking out the nightstand and storing it..
Forum: Winter Living 12-21-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 48,782
Posted By obxgal
Been up in Martinsburg, WV with Rick in the AS...

Been up in Martinsburg, WV with Rick in the AS and we got 23" of snow this week...wild. Sadly, I didn't have my camera with. I slipped and slid home this morning to find couldn't get up our 1/2 mile...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-17-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,591
Posted By obxgal
Welcome Terry! We just bought ours last July and...

Welcome Terry! We just bought ours last July and took around 18 months to read thru this forum and really acquaint ourselves with what we needed to make an intelligent judgment when buying. There is...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-15-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By obxgal
I think I figured out a lot of Rick's problem...

I think I figured out a lot of Rick's problem last week...he failed to mention that the wind was whipping along at 30mph at the time! That, and he has not installed any underpinning.... He's parked...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-14-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By obxgal
slow propane??

ah....so extreme cold (well, in the teens) makes the propane slow down? I'm sorry to admit I did not know that....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-13-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By obxgal
Water heater vs Propane pressure....

Grrrr...i just wrote this all up and then hit "preview" instead of "submit"...grrrrr...

We've been in the cold, cold hills of Martinsburg, WV (Rick's still working here) and this weekend we have...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-13-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By obxgal
it's a tight buggy...

Rick has replaced gaskets and sealed it nice and tight...we rarely ever feel any air movement from outside, even when sleeping up in the living room on the sofa bed...he even insulated the chute for...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-13-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By obxgal
New NT30 is NOT keeping us warm!!

I wrote in a couple of weeks ago telling how efficient the new Suburban NT30 furnace was in our '75 Excella...when 30F it nearly blew us out and we had to keep the thermostat down on ~67F.

We're...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-07-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,913
Posted By obxgal
ahhhhh...good advice! Thanks!

ahhhhh...good advice! Thanks!
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-07-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,913
Posted By obxgal
a bypass?

Aage and all,
thanks for the replies..

AAge...what kind of bypass are you referring to?
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-06-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,913
Posted By obxgal
Andy, I believe this is the original water...

Andy, I believe this is the original water heater....dang it! The auto spark ignitor thingee sounds delicious....I'll investigate to make sure...

Thanks.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-06-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,913
Posted By obxgal
Wind Blind for Water Heater?

Have any of you ever constructed a wind blind to keep the wind from blowing out the water heater pilot light? Ours is blowing out a couple of times a night lately, and it's a cooooooooooold walk...
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 19,493
Posted By obxgal
That bridge is just drop-dead gorgeous! And what...

That bridge is just drop-dead gorgeous! And what a spectacular view you get from it of the dam! I'll have to come out there just to see the new bridge! I last crossed the dam at about 10 p.m. and it...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-04-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,748
Posted By obxgal
Sting, Your storm is headed up to Virginia by...

Sting,
Your storm is headed up to Virginia by tomorrow at noon, just in time to "decorate" our State semi-final football game! Gotta get out my polypropylene longjohns for that one (and 23F tomorrow...
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,215
Posted By obxgal
Funny about the tool chest...

Last night Rick was talking about mounting a tool chest on the back of our Excella, to which I mentioned that the back weight might not be good on the frame....would that contribute to the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 12-02-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,512
Posted By obxgal
I love Boomerangs!

The "Aqua Boomerang" pattern was put in my Grandmother's new house in 1955! I have always loved that pattern! In one of her baths they had the same pattern in a bright sunny yellow. It would be a...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-01-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By obxgal
Tadd, You're the first "local" we've heard...

Tadd,
You're the first "local" we've heard from! You're only 75 miles straight down Rt 60!

A bit of trivia....there's a good chance the high school where I teach will be facing off against...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-29-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
Posted By obxgal
Clips for AS drapeery

Diego,
I doubt that Rowley has these clips, but you can call and see (they have a web page). They are mainly about the traditional supplies...buckram, interlinings, linings, etc

If you do search...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-25-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,009
Posted By obxgal
wow.. the woodwork is really pretty in those new...

wow.. the woodwork is really pretty in those new models...
Forum: Floor Finishes 11-24-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By obxgal
Sculptered-a-delic!

The wild orange, bright gold, and green high-profile sculptured rug that was in mine originally (and is STILL in the closet /cabinet bottoms for a tiny bit of memorabilia! :cool:) was tacked down on...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-23-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,283
Posted By obxgal
yup....you got the disease..

You go girl! I can think of a lot worse obsessions (let's see, there's been the jewelry, the trips overseas, the additions to the house, the cars....

I've gotten to where I look at this as a...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-22-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By obxgal
Finally got my pics from WV...

With new power hitch and new red (is it red enuf??) Coleman grill during setup...
https://www.airforums.com/photos/showimage.php?i=24610 img

https://www.airforums.com/photos/showimage.php?i=24611
Forum: Winter Living 11-21-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,435
Posted By obxgal
I have a new furnace..

We just replaced the furnace in our Excella 500. lt is now being used everyday up in WV. Last weekend the temps went down to the low 30's and it nearly blasted us out...so I had to turn it down to...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-21-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,009
Posted By obxgal
Sounds to me like you could handle the...

Sounds to me like you could handle the restoration/would enjoy the restoration/are already hooked ;=) (Misery loves company!) Be sure to browse the Toastie's saga...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-18-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,091
Posted By obxgal
Welcome to the madness!! I recently jumped in...

Welcome to the madness!! I recently jumped in with a 31' 1975 Excella 500, and, while it does have a steep learning curve, i am enjoying every moment with this trailer! The best advice i can give is...
Forum: Our Community 11-17-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,215
Posted By obxgal
This weekend I spotted two old Overlanders in...

This weekend I spotted two old Overlanders in Martinsburg, WV, off Rt.9 at a campground called 'Nakeeta". I spied one oldtimer out in the middle of field this sumemr, and no one ever seemed to be...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-17-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,181
Posted By obxgal
NevadaGeo, I do distinctly remember that the...

NevadaGeo,
I do distinctly remember that the night we were searching for the dog was UNUSUALLY COLD for VA at the beginning of November, at or below freezing....I was miserable and would have...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-16-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,181
Posted By obxgal
We've Had Them in VA...

I had the great priviledge of seeing an amazing Aurora five years ago this month. I was dating a guy up in Loudon County in northern Virginia, and it was the first week of November on a cold, clear...
Forum: Community Polls 11-12-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2,183
Views: 241,876
Posted By obxgal
It's Thursday, and I love my Airstream...

It's Thursday, and I love my Airstream because...tomorrow at 2:45, just as soon as the bell rings, I'll be heading up I81 to Martinsburg, WV to camp in the Excella!! We just bought her in July and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-12-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,954
Posted By obxgal
RichHog Spoketh: "I think that my 72 Airstream...

RichHog Spoketh: "I think that my 72 Airstream will be like that by the time I made all of the old stuff new."

Yup...no doubt..but they'll be just like we want 'em!!! Vintage (like me!) but still...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-11-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By obxgal
Let the Games Begin...Maiden Voyage to WV!

Well....our '75 Excella 500 has left Virginia and will be wintering for a while in West Virginia...not deep in WV, but the "panhandle" over Virginia that has Harper's Ferry. Steel erection and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-11-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,954
Posted By obxgal
Went with a new furnace...

gonorth,

That's exactly what I ended up doing...I found most of the replacement parts except for the gas valve, which apparently isn't available for my particular unit, so I bought a...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-08-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,726
Posted By obxgal
Poe... remember, we like pictures...;+0

Poe...


remember, we like pictures...;+0
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-07-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
Posted By obxgal
Bob, buckram is the strip of stiffener that goes...

Bob, buckram is the strip of stiffener that goes in the "header"...you lay out the face material, lay your lining on top (wrong sides together), then pin this strip along the top edge. You then fold...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-07-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
Posted By obxgal
Bob and Bruce, Sewing is definitely something...

Bob and Bruce,
Sewing is definitely something you can do....if you are mechanically inclined and/or good with your hands! I have one male friend that makes re-enactment Confederate and Union...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-06-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
Posted By obxgal
AirDrapes 101

Recently I have had a chance to really examine closely some Airstream drapes (many thanx to BillTex!!) off of the windows and examine how they were made, and I thought I'd share a few observations....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-04-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,108
Posted By obxgal
My Mom at 80 is always cold..and she has used one...

My Mom at 80 is always cold..and she has used one of these for 3 or 4 years in the finished basement home theater...the heat pump isn't quite big enuf now that they've finished off the basement, and...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-03-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By obxgal
A Man witha Plan!

Sounds good, Steve...any idea what Airstream you want? You gonna go old or new?

I don't know why at our age we all want to chuck our possessions and head for simplicity...maybe it's that after 30...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-31-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By obxgal
A whole Lotta Drapes Have Arrived!!!

Yes they did! Apparently they must have come yesterday, but i didn't know it as they put them on a back porch and I use the side entrance (I suspect they wanted to keep them out of the rain). I just...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-27-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,944
Posted By obxgal
If Price Was Not Important, What Window Treatments...

if you could buy any window treatments you wanted for your Airstream, what would you purchase? Newer cellular shades, roman blinds, drapes combined with a certain type of blind??? Please share you...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-27-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,830
Posted By obxgal
If your sofa is like mine ('75 Excella) it is...

If your sofa is like mine ('75 Excella) it is just a classic cotton velour upholstery...any independent drapery store or upholstery shop should be able to find it for you...the books for this type of...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-27-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,575
Posted By obxgal
Greetings from Central Virignia!

Welcome to a whole new fetish! My BF (whi is also a welder/machinist and I both jumped into this "hobby" just this year...and we are enjoying it more and more! We bought a 31' 1975 Excella 500 and...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-26-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By obxgal
old drapes

Bill,
Do you still have them? I am definitely interested !
Susan in Va
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-08-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,687
Posted By obxgal
Do You Have the Installation Diagram? (NT30)

Have any of you the file on your hard drive from Andy of the installation tips & mods on installing the Suburban NT30?? Any chance you could email it to me?? I emailed Andy earlier this week but...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-18-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,101
Posted By obxgal
uh...I know I'm new at this, but what the heck is...

uh...I know I'm new at this, but what the heck is the "mouse fur"???? ROFL

Confused Susan in VA
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-17-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By obxgal
Replacing Vintage AS Mattresses

I bought a '75 Airstream Excella 500 that had had the original mattresses taken out. It's a center-bath unit that had the curved twin beds. We're thinking of replacing the mattresses with another to...
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