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02-23-2012, 07:37 PM
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#41
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Age
Hello all,
How old is too old or too young? I'm 29, my husband 38. We were excited to join this community. I've wanted an AS at least since I was in my early 20's. I can't say how excited I am to finally have one as of last month!
I thought most of the people we knew would think we were crazy for buying a 35 year old trailer. But everyone's response was an excited: "You got an AIRSTREAM?!?!?!"
My only TWO missions now are: 1. Make awesome memories traveling with my family.
2. Convince more people I know to get an AS so we can all have fun together!
Cheers!
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Cheers,
Cara, John & Johnny
Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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02-24-2012, 07:43 AM
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#42
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,656
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.Mod
Hello all,
How old is too old or too young? I'm 29, my husband 38. We were excited to join this community. I've wanted an AS at least since I was in my early 20's. I can't say how excited I am to finally have one as of last month!
I thought most of the people we knew would think we were crazy for buying a 35 year old trailer. But everyone's response was an excited: "You got an AIRSTREAM?!?!?!"
My only TWO missions now are: 1. Make awesome memories traveling with my family.
2. Convince more people I know to get an AS so we can all have fun together!
Cheers!
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#1 is sure to happen! My best memories with my kids are camping and traveling memories.
Keep working on #2....My brother-in-law and sister-in-law, who we have camped with for about 15 years just pulled the trigger and ordered a 30' Classic! Should arrive in about 4 weeks. We're very excited that we'll have them to travel with for a long time to come.
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-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-24-2012, 06:53 PM
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#43
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Ladson
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 231
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I too am against some of the politics that goes with WBCCI. However, I would not have the great friends and gone on the many trips and rallies if I were not a member. We have a great, active unit in SC and I love it. I will also be attending my 1st Forums rally in April which I am sure I will also enjoy. Try the club and see what you think. If the unit you select isn't for you, try another one. The club is responsible for getting people together and allowing us to meet one another no matter where we may be.
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Kathy Narowski
#2555
SC Coastal Unit
TAC-SC5
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02-27-2012, 04:21 PM
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#44
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.Mod
My only TWO missions now are: 1. Make awesome memories traveling with my family.
2. Convince more people I know to get an AS so we can all have fun together!
Cheers!
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If you can't do #2, there's always a third option...
#3 Make new friends that already have Airstreams!
Shari
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02-27-2012, 04:38 PM
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#45
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Cara,
You are certainly not too young. Welcome to the wonderful world of Airstream. We are certainly enjoying the memories we are building with our children, and look forward to many years of them yet before the head out on their own. Nthey are both all ready talking of the day when they have their own Airstream.
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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02-27-2012, 05:32 PM
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#46
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2000 30' Excella
1999 30' Excella 1000
Low Country
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 820
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Safari Streamer is absolutely right. You can have a great time w WBCCI rallies, trips and caravans as well as Forum rallies. We do both and have for many years. We have made good friends with both WBCCI and Forums. Our SC unit is very special. Get past the politics and see for yourself. I am very happy being part of both.
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03-01-2012, 08:28 AM
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#47
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD FB
South
, South Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 154
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Watch your pension
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03-02-2012, 07:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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This is an interesting thread....
WBCCI isn't for me but I'd never warn anyone off from trying it and I'm surprised that Travel Bird encountered the comment.
The pro-club people will be pleased to know that I've been approached on a number of occasions, formally and informally, about joining (active recruitment; I like that) and I've always met their requests with a polite "no thank you".
The anti-club people, whilst expressing their opinions, shouldn't be actively discouraging people - let them make their own minds up.
Darn, that sounds like a moralizing lecture - I'm just saying that I don't mind being asked and I cherish my right to say no as much as the right of people to say yes.
Thus endeth the sermon!
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03-02-2012, 08:43 AM
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#49
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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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Originally Posted by MrUKToad
Thus endeth the sermon!
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Amen, Brother Toad! It didn't sound like a lecture at all, just a very considerate approach. I'm really satisfied with my membership, but don't actively recruit fellow Airstreamers. I will gladly give information if asked about the club. We would probably get more questions if we put those red numbers on our Airstream.
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2005 Bambi
1968 Trade Wind
2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew
WDCU
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03-02-2012, 09:15 AM
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#50
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3 Rivet Member
2010 25' FB International
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 194
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We're members of the Pensacola, FL unit. We haven't been able to camp with them much due to aging parent issues, but we intend to do so in the future. These folks welcomed us with open arms and were very helpful as we were getting to know our vintage AS. I say, at least give it a try.
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Bettye & Harry
WBCCI #10360
Member Southeastern Camping Unit
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03-02-2012, 03:17 PM
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#51
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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Just a thought but if everyone who is positive posted under a different forum thread that was positive, the negative thread heading would stop being bumped up. Be proactive instead of reactive and the WBCCI will get a better rep.
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03-02-2012, 03:36 PM
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#52
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrUKToad
Darn, that sounds like a moralizing lecture - I'm just saying that I don't mind being asked and I cherish my right to say no as much as the right of people to say yes.:
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You realise I'm going to join and then come after you, you know...
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"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
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03-02-2012, 04:18 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zlee
You realise I'm going to join and then come after you, you know...
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Bring it on........
"No thank you"
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03-02-2012, 04:25 PM
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#54
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrUKToad
Bring it on........
"No thank you"
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Tarts and punts, EVERY SINGLE DAY OF A RALLY...
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"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
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03-02-2012, 04:33 PM
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#55
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Pints!
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"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
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03-02-2012, 05:46 PM
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#56
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zlee
Pints!
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Punts will be fine, Z. :~)
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03-02-2012, 06:14 PM
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#57
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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That makes you a punter?
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"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
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03-02-2012, 11:43 PM
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#58
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Also check and see just where the unit meets and how far you would need to travel for the monthly or quarterly meetings ... that's what has confused our joining ... cost vs benefit analysis.
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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03-03-2012, 07:42 AM
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#59
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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Mama Told Me Not to Come
What are these crazy questions that you are asking me? This is the wildest party. Mamma told me not to come. Mama said that aint no way to have fun, son.
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03-03-2012, 08:08 AM
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#60
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wheel interested
What are these crazy questions that you are asking me? This is the wildest party. Mamma told me not to come. Mama said that aint no way to have fun, son.
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Okay, that's hilarious, that song wouldn't leave me alone all yesterday!
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"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
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