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2 Rivet Member  Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Hi Joe and Nancy,
We drove down to Dayton over the weekend to meet with some of the fair board. Great folks, there should be no problem coming in a day early. Janet was planning to park her Argosy there a day early too. They plan to mow the field again, just before our arrival.
The time for the shows has changed to about 7 pm instead of 8 or 8:30 pm. The Airstream camp is about 3 blocks or so from the fair, but they are generously providing a free shuttle bus to the fair and back for Airstreamers!
Remarkably, the field set aside for our camp looks very similar to a historic site up the road a couple of miles where Lewis and Clark camped in 1806. They have the Lewis and Clark camp recreated in silhouette, attending to all the chores of setting camp.
It will be quite a study in contrast, 201 years later, pulling in with our Airstreams, fully prepared and ready to camp.
We had a great strudel at the bakery there!
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08-25-2007, 09:03 PM
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We put our name on the list to attend, but will not be there until Saturday. This will be day 2 of a 42 day trip to the East Coast. Wish we could be there earlier. Should be fun!
Dennis & Allison
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08-25-2007, 11:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
1965 17' Caravel
1968 28' Ambassador
Butte
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Hi there, Just thought I'd let ya know, I am in !
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08-26-2007, 12:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1968 28' Ambassador
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I forgot to add this. I will be there Saturday sometime. I might be there Friday, late. That depends on how motivated I get. Save me a spot !!
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08-27-2007, 01:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Late arrivals
Hi Chris, Dennis and Allison,
We have several coming in late Friday night or Saturday. There may be something happening early Saturday afternoon if it can be worked out. If I hear more, I'll give details.
Glad you can make it! 
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08-30-2007, 08:30 AM
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1975 25' Tradewind
Post Falls
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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This may be a silly question, but does "dry camping" mean bringing along a tote for grey water? This will be our first venture for our 'new' Tradewind and with other Airstreamers.
I've read the posts about totes, about letting the grey water "leak", etc. so I'm just curious. Do you conserve? Or do you tote? I'm a bit spoiled with state campgrounds I'm afraid...long hot showers 
Thanks for any input, Frankie
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08-30-2007, 10:14 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
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Since it's your first outing, here's a little tip - when you hook up your tote, don't forget to open the vent - else your grey water may back up into the tub. Every season I ruin a bathmat this way!
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09-04-2007, 11:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Ansty McClain article in paper
Our local paper ran an article on Antsy McClain and the Troubs coming to Washington in the Outdoor/Travel section. They even mentioned the rally.
SR.com: Pop(-up) singer
The Troubs are also taping a television news interview in the Tri-Cities on Thursday morning at 5:00 am 
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09-05-2007, 09:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Weather in Dayton for Rally
The weather prediction for the Trailer Park Troubadours rally this weekend in Dayton is 78 -79 daytime highs and 49 for lows at night.
Perfect!
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09-07-2007, 09:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Wow, we have approximately 27 coaches coming that we know about!
Fred and Janet from Idaho will be there to help with parking today. There are driving directions to find the campsite (it's on Cameron street) under the original rally post.
Entertainment at the fair will start around 7 or 7:30.
Bobby Cochran, originally from Steppenwolf, will be playing guitar with the band tonite and tomorrow nite, according to the Troubs manager.
There will be donuts under the blue canopy at the Airstream camping field a little after 8 AM Saturday morning from the local bakery!
Dogs are not allowed on the fairgrounds, but in the camping area it's okay. Just pick up after them, please.
See you there!
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09-10-2007, 12:37 AM
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I hope y'all will be reporting back on the fine time had by all, just to rub salt in the wounds of those of us who couldn't make it!
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09-10-2007, 07:04 AM
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Post Falls
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Hi Stephanie
I'm sorry you couldn't join us but definately understand. The weekend was wonderful!! Thanks to Nick and karyn for making it happen. It was our first rally of any kind and we had not a clue what to expect. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Antsy and the Troubs were awesome. They even came to our camping area and hung out all afternoon, playing and singing and being "real" and unplugged. I'm sure someone with more experience on the forum will attach some photos...I'm learning.
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09-10-2007, 02:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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The Troubs are Great
If you ever get a chance to see the Troubs, do it! What a great time!
Yes they did come to our camp on Saturday. They performed for us, jammed with some of our more musical Airstreamers, autographed trailers and spent most of the afternoon looking and visiting with everyone. Bobby Cochran is in the photos on the left of the band, in green tropical shirt, lead guitarist with Steppenwolf in the 70's, also said he has played with Elvis, Steve Miller and more, we were in great company!
74 Twinkie's renovation was a huge draw for Troubs and Airstreamers alike. We all enjoyed his results and couldn't believe the amount of work done on the coach and tow vehicle, what a showpiece!
We had a spaghetti dinner at a local restaurant, shows on two nights, met some great people had great weather and a super time!
I will upload some photos and one of a little Troubadour fan (called Flamingo- heads). He came all the way from Vancouver to see the Troubadours.
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09-11-2007, 11:35 PM
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1968 28' Ambassador
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Looks like a good time was had by all.
Loved the pictures, wish we had been able to attend. I especially liked the flamingo-head. I have a couple of little flamingo-heads that would love the hat. Teresa
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09-12-2007, 12:36 AM
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Who rolled in with the argosy and matching vintage tow vehicle? Very cool!
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09-14-2007, 06:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Stephanie,
That was 74 "Twinkie" off this forum. Check out his photo gallery. That coach and tow vehicle are outstanding. The interior of the Argosy is all done in maple, it's just beautiful! 
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09-14-2007, 06:53 PM
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Stef,
They were also at the Tin Can Tourist rally in Deming last month. What a rig (although I think he might need new axles)! He's taking it xcountry and the Troubs were on his way.
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09-14-2007, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1964 26' Overlander
1977 25' Tradewind
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They were Dennis and Allison, don't know what their forums handles are. The truck is a 1950 body on a 1982 Suburban chassis and the running gear is Diesel powered, ya boy! Dennis has done all of the work modifying the chassis to fit the body. He painted it and put in seats from a 2000 I believe Cadilac. Very cool vehicle, the only thing he did not do himself was the exhaust. They got the trailer after he finished the truck and went to work on it. He's a cabinet maker by trade and it is beautiful inside, all natural maple wood. Allison did a lot of interior work. Dennis painted the trailer to match the truck, I mean he actually painted it in his drive way a super job. All sorts of tricks in it. Pop up tv automatic of course, He used a window regulator from a Camero very slick. Attention to detail is the key word here. Such as he built a curved shower rod that rotates so that you have more room in the shower and when your done, flip it back over and hang your wet things on it and it will drip into the tub insted of the floor. I would reccomend that anyone who sees them to get a tour. Very nice people and proud of their hard work. I just can't say enough about how fine their rig is. They are currently on a 44 day tour of the country, heading East.
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09-17-2007, 04:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2003 28' Classic
1981 28' Airstream 280
Olympia
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Karyen, we had a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoyed the shows, especially when Antsy and Troubs came over to our camp. Everytime I see the bumber sticker "Honk if you love Jesus" I will be looking for a little old grey haired lady. Thanks for all the arrangements you and Nick put together.
Joe and Nancy
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09-19-2007, 06:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member Airstream Dealer
2001 25' Excella
Spokane Valley
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Karyen, we had a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoyed the shows, especially when Antsy and Troubs came over to our camp. Everytime I see the bumber sticker "Honk if you love Jesus" I will be looking for a little old grey haired lady. Thanks for all the arrangements you and Nick put together.
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I'm glad you enjoyed it, we had a great time as well. I will attach a copy of the group photo from Ansty's manager. The Troubs will be in Spokane, March 28th, 2008, at the Bing Crosby Theatre if you need another Troub fix.
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