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Big Dee · 03-25-2005, 03:23 PM

Hey it worked. Good job everybody. What a beautiful, sunny day! Now, no more rain for two more weeks and we will be all set!

T&Y Rolling · 03-27-2005, 03:40 PM

We have friday off and are itching to go. Looking forward to daylight saving time and alittle rain won't stop us. We are from the north where it rains all the time. I have found some leaks. A little sun all fixed. See you there T&Y

Fatt Ratt · 03-28-2005, 04:54 PM

Hey y'all,
Battery is charged on Ratt's Nest, LP tanks are full, GPS has new battery and I'll be shopping for food tonight! 9 days left, glad I'm off friday.- Ray.

Big Dee · 03-28-2005, 06:07 PM

Rain has come and gone and it is suppose to be nice this weekend. If only we were going this weekend! But with all of us thinking positively, it can only be sunny beautiful for us! Right?

Anyway, my trailer is in use now by my mom and sister at KOA Monterey. I have Friday the 8th off. So I go over on Thursday night and pack up to leave on Friday morning. I am planning on driving Hwy 1 up through Half Moon Bay, up to Pacifica and over the GG Bridge. Anyone know how Devils Slide is? Hoping it is open and doable. Plan on arriving at Casini around 1-2pm. I'll set up an open bar and ice chest of beer and host happy hour if everyone wants to. Bring some munchies and it's party time!

Really, really can't wait!

Coastalview · 03-28-2005, 07:42 PM

Nice to see a few of us already getting ready. Planning ahead, has found me replacing the electric heating element in the refer, rotating the tires, flushing the water system, installing a new weight distribution hitch,(no its not a Hensley), and I really will be pressed to see any difference, as I'ved pulled equipment trailers greater in weight without such a device.The big thing, was buying new inner spring futons to replace the original goucho beds ! oh my, what a difference from the 4" cushions, might even sleep in at the rally. Can't wait to get the ole' trailer in motion. Jeff

Safari Tim · 03-28-2005, 09:35 PM

Getting ready.

I purchased a memory foam topper for my new dinette bed..

Does anyone coming have a rivet shaver?

Luminati · 03-28-2005, 11:21 PM

Hi everyone! We can't wait either. This is our first AS Rallly. Big Dee-We will bring snacks and libations. We don't know just yet when we'll get there, but it'll be ASAP!

On an impulse, we took the AS out to Lawson's Landing (South of Dillon Beach, where the Pacific meets Tomales Bay,for those unfamiliar) for Easter Weekend and camped amongst the cows & cow patties. We were extremely lucky to have a nearly full moon Saturday evening with absolutely no wind ( quite rare out there) and stunning moonlit sand dunes behind us. Absolutely magical! Barely escaped the torrential rains on Sunday afternoon though!

Until then...keep thinking, NO RAIN!

Mike Lewis · 03-29-2005, 09:05 AM

Have never been to an AS rally of any kind but this Forums Rally sound like some thing we would enjoy. Only problem --time and distance!!!! DW retires june 30 "yaa", then maybe we'll get to meet some of you folk. In the mean time here's hoping you all have great weather and a good get together-----Pieman

Excella3287 · 03-29-2005, 04:53 PM

OK you guys are making me soooo jealous about a bunch of Airstream folks getting together. So close and yet so far, will be Los Gatos that weekend. Iam trusting that someone will take pictures and share. Hey Big Dee when is the next one, perhaps good campfire conversation. Wishing all a GREAT time.

pinkflamingoes · 03-29-2005, 05:57 PM

Hey Big Dee...and to think you were worried this thread was dead!

Our plans are up in the air, but I'm coming alone, for the day, at the very least. Bringing my neice and kid for sure, the moody teen said, "yeah!!" When I asked if she wanted to go. I for one need to get out of these four walls.

Everybody get ready to give pinkflamingoes a tour, she's bringing her measuring tape...the bathroom is especially an issue. Jeff thinks he's going to put the new bathroom on the side, a shower on the other side, and he'll fit. I think the bathroom needs to stay in the back, or he'll have to get out to turn around and go back in. Big dude.

See you at the beautiful Russian River!

Big Dee · 03-30-2005, 06:54 PM

Nice to see everyone is getting excited! Wow- what a beautiful day today! If only...

Excella3287 and Pieman- Thanks for the nice thoughts. Wish you all would be there. Hope to see Excella at Seacliff this weekend and talk BBQ!

Ingrid- I am sure everyone will be willing to show off their rigs on Saturday before dinner. You've already seen mine but are welcome again.

Can't wait to see everybody!

Casini Rally List
1) Big Dee..............Confirmed........Site 147
2) Coastalview........Confirmed........Site 146
3) Hit'the'road.........Confirmed........Site 145
4) Safari Tim...........Confirmed........Site 144
5) caadoptees.........Confirmed........Site 139
6) MikeB.................Confirmed........Site 138
7) Luminati..............Confirmed.......Site 136
8) JBMcG.................Confirmed.......Site 137
9) Fatt Ratt.............Confirmed.......Site 127
10) TallZach............Confirmed........Site 126

Also Attending
T&Y Rolling and Friends.................Sites 140 & 141
Pinkflamingoes (sans trailer)
Trailerbunny (sans trailer)

Anybody else care to join us? All the rally reserved sites are taken but there are still sites available by calling Casini Ranch directly at 800-451-8400. All the full hook-up sites are close to each other so ask for a full hook-up site. Please consider joining us for some merriment. Hope to see you there!

Saturday night's BBQ is looking good. Wow, look at this menu so far:

Saturday Night Potluck List
Big Dee..................Chicken Wings/ Chips&Salsa&Homemade Guac
Safari Tim...............Patato Salad
CoastalView.............Garlic Bread/Dessert
Mike B....................Mexican Casserole
JBMcG....................Green Salad
Hit'the'road.............Green Bean Casserole/Fruit Salad
Luminati..................Brownies
Trailerbunny.............Salmon
pinkflamingoes..........Undecided
caadoptees..............Undecided
Fatt Ratt.................Undecided
TallZach..................Undecided
T&Y Rolling...............Pasta Salad

Big Dee · 04-01-2005, 01:46 PM

Hey All,

Is everybody ready to rally? I sure am!

I've talked to Casini and confirmed our rally. I set it up so everyone pays the office directly. Everyone should stop at the office and pay when arriving. Tell the office that you are with the Airsteam Forum group and your site number. Everyone please make note of your site number for check-in. Again, everyone should pay the office upon arriving at Casini.

Casini says the campground has dried nicely with these sunny days and should be beautiful. Now if the rain will stay away, we will be in excellent shape. I am soooo excited now. Only 4 work days left!

Condoluminum · 04-01-2005, 04:05 PM

I'm off to biz mtg in Florida Sunday morning at Oh-dark-fifteen, but coming home early Weds to be sure and make Rally.. Got space assignment, menu assignment and filled the Suburban fuel tank (

) Propane tanks full, waste tanks empty and we're getting excited as well...

May not have time to wash next round of yellow pollen off or wax it, but fridge will be working, and I'm giving up excitement of work Friday to leave before noon.. Hope to join you for sunset celebration with several hours to spare... I'll bring an extra tape measure for Ingrid, and her hubby can explore side shower in ours if he wants to practice twirling while raising his arms...

John McG

Globie64 · 04-01-2005, 04:41 PM

I'm bummed to miss the rally, but thought of a couple of a place that might be of interest... If you cross the Golden Gate and cut over to the southern part of route 1 going along Tomales bay, going to or from Casini Ranch, you might make a point of stopping in Marshall for Hog Island oysters. These are the excellent ones you get in SF restaurants, and a fun to place to stop. You can get bunches to shuck yourself and picnic, or you can go down the road a piece to the store where they bbq 'em, among other things. Marshall is just a, well not even, a wide spot in the road, and a very cool slice of west Marin county. This might not be the most fun route for the larger trailers, but who knows.

The other place is Rivers End, at the north end of Jenner on Route 1. I've never eaten there, but have heard that it's pretty good. Looks like a great place for cocktails at sunset.

Have a great time!

Peter

casarodante · 04-02-2005, 11:14 AM

Put us down for my wife's broccoli/cheese/rice casserole. I was finally able to pin her down on it. See you guys Friday.

Safari Tim · 04-02-2005, 06:51 PM

To those who get there before me....

No laughing at me backing in!

Be forwarned that I'm terrible at it. You may be amused from afar....

jlmaggio · 04-02-2005, 07:37 PM

Hope to get it together and be there, I have been to the rally at calastoga..lots of fun as I find them all to be. I will be the 79 airstream I will have to call in at the last minute but its all familiar territory. My sister is in Rohnert Park. Hope to meet and say at least a hello. Happy Camping. jlmaggio

Tinsel Loaf · 04-02-2005, 09:49 PM

We really will miss the rally. Wanted to go but have another scheduled excursion planned for this weekend. We'll be thinking of you guys. Please take lost of pictures Big Dee.

Luminati · 04-03-2005, 05:17 PM

Here is the ten day forecast (let's hope that they are dependably wrong): http://www.weather.com/activities/ev...m=search_10day

At the worst scenario, it will be a mild and warm sprinkle on Friday. Right ?

Hey! We can tough it out!

I'm trying to get our torn and rather stiff Zip Dee awning repaired before the rally. It looks as though we may need it.

pinkflamingoes · 04-04-2005, 12:17 AM

I'm sorry I washed my car last weekend. It's my fault it's raining again.

Daughter has the 9 am game that morning and then I'm coming out to see you all, I informed husband, gently, with him or without him. He may not make it because of work, but I'll be there, kids in tow depending on the mood that day! I put pictures into a photo album to bring along.

See you there!