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CaddyGrn · 03-14-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LI Pets

Am I missing something here, what month are we talking about?

Well our departure date has not yet been set in stone.

But it will more than likely be sometime during the latter part of April or in May we have commitments to be back in California in August. So the trip will need to happen during May, June, July.

We sure hope to see others on the road and at rallies we can hit on our way. Everyone has been supportive ~ thanks!

Keep the rally dates/places, and camping places coming! This will be great!

Thanks!

Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)

LI Pets · 03-14-2007, 06:52 PM

You may tie in a stop in NY at the Metro Rally first weekend in June?

ALANSD · 03-14-2007, 07:23 PM

Is the idea to get Airstreamers to hook up in the states you pass through? So some could join in and then drop off as their individual schedule allows? With a pretty good general calendar and web updates, this could be a really cool scene....

zamboni · 03-14-2007, 08:04 PM

There should be a few of us heading for the Midwest Forums Rally in early June. http://www.airforums.com/forum...lly-29407.html

You might be able to attend or we might be able to "draft" as you roll through.

NorCal Bambi · 03-15-2007, 08:33 AM

Yes, you describe our goal exactly. Why didn't I say that. Also If our timing is right as we pass thru an area during the middle of the week, others could join up as we are heading to a weekend rally that they planned on attending. Maybe I should have used the word Snow Ball. The Snow Ball would get bigger as we approached a rally people were considering attending anyway. After that rally we may start out with a few people that were heading home in the direction we would be heading. Slowly the Convoy would melt down to just us again. As we get closer to the next rally the Snow Ball would grow again. It could be that there are some out there who may have more time and join in for several rallies in a row. And finally as people were watching our movement a group might decide a new rally in the direction we are heading. And then we would join up with them. Here is another analogy. Our Bambi as the "pied piper" playing a toon that says how about joining up for a while to celebrate Airstream trailer being recognized by the premier museum in the country as a design icon and a work of design art. You seemed to say it so simply. I guess I'm just a wordy person.
Thanks Don

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Originally Posted by ALANSD

Is the idea to get Airstreamers to hook up in the states you pass through? So some could join in and then drop off as their individual schedule allows? With a pretty good general calendar and web updates, this could be a really cool scene....

NorCal Bambi · 03-15-2007, 08:40 AM

Our timeline is beginning to be defined by the rallies that we can hookup with. Also places all you have been mentioning. It's all based on what the Airstream family is doing and how we can progress back and forth in a timely enjoyable fashion.
Don

NorCal Bambi · 03-15-2007, 09:34 PM

Claudia and I just finished talking with Tim, Rob and Collin on the VAP. It was a conversation about our Bambi and The Airstream CONVOY Rally. It was a real pleasure talking with all three. So take a listen to Podcast #40 when its up. We will be talking with them again once we set the final take off date. And while we move across the country. Come join us a get a chance to talk with the "Airstream 3".
Don

AZstreamin · 03-15-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi

azflycaster, Arizona in now on the schedule. What part of AZ? Where would be a good place to meet? I'll keep you posted, "Good Buddy", C'Mon.

Don

Don,
I love this live travel idea...this makes me want to retire right now....oh wait a minute.....not yet.....I still have kids to send to college.......
So what is your timeline for the AZ pass....
We spend every other weekend throughout the summer in the mountains, so give us a ball park arrival date and a mini FCU greeting rally will be formed.
Safe travels,
Brent

ALANSD · 03-16-2007, 09:11 AM

this sounds great. I will watch the blog and see if we can hook up somewhere when we are on the road in June...

Jim & Susan · 03-16-2007, 09:43 AM

Ditto...I hope we get to visit with y'all at some point this summer.

Jim

Kintscher · 03-16-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi

Speaking of maps any websites you can suggest.
Don

Hi Don,

I'm ususally a big fan of Google maps:

Google Maps

but they don't have a "push pin" interface

Microsoft's maps do:

Live Local Search

You can right click and add push pins and draw paths, etc.

I think Google Earth can add push pins also.

Have fun!

Brad

NorCal Bambi · 03-20-2007, 08:02 AM

We had our first talk with the VAP, Tim, Rob, and Collin. It was a great time with lots of laughs. We have plans to meet up with the NY segment when we get back there. Take a listen and find out why I keep going away. The first leg of the CONVOY is planned. We will be leaving on Friday the 27th of April. We will be heading down I5 first and cutting thru Clear Lake to Cassini Ranch. So far this first leg looks like it will be just us on the road. If we see you going the other way on the road, how about some flashing head lights. Two weekends ago when we were heading down to Sacramento to get parts we saw 4 different Airstreams on the road. Keep on streamen.
Don

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NorCal Bambi · 03-21-2007, 11:25 AM

Finally the first two legs of the Convoy are planned. We will start out from Yreka and head to Eureka to meetup with sequoiacoast. Then we will head down to the Cassini Ranch Rally. We'll be at the Rally from the 27 to the 29th.
A decision will be made soon on the next leg of the journey. Need to look at the next Rally and figure time and stops. Always open for suggestions.
Thanks Don & Claudia

2airishuman · 03-21-2007, 11:46 AM

hi don...

great to see the route materialize...

wonder how many forum rallys can be included...

that will be fun too!

cheers
2air'

NorCal Bambi · 03-21-2007, 08:46 PM

2air, thanks it's a good feeling to have it actually started. Hopefully we will be headed in your general direction before too long.
Don

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Originally Posted by 2airishuman

hi don...

great to see the route materialize...

wonder how many forum rallys can be included...

that will be fun too!

cheers
2air'

sequoiacoast · 03-21-2007, 09:20 PM

Awesome! ...and I'm famous!

NorCal Bambi · 03-22-2007, 08:22 AM

sequoiacoast, it's so great that you and your family are joining out trip. We met this family and their amazing Airstream at the South Beach Rally this year.
Mom, Dad and the kids are a great family and a perfect example of the Airstreamers of the next generation. When you take a look at their thread, you will see modifications that fit a growing family heading out and having fun together. I hope all airstreamers get a chance to meet this family sometime down the Airstreamer road. As a retired high school teacher, I can say this is the type of family group that makes America Strong. sequoiacoast, thanks for joining us. All Airstreamers out their should take a look at their thread on their restoration.
http://www.airforums.com/forum...ion-26932.html

The plans for the Eastward part of our trip are taking shape. Because of the people who have PMed us we are heading a little more to the south as we make our trip back to see our Sister Ship. Our basic plan is to travel about 250 miles a day. Have 1 day of rest and sight seeing, and then move on to the next place.

We are now looking for modification to the trip, rallies, courtisy parking along this route. We are planning to keep our travels up to date and a projected route and timeline as we go. So once again, come join us for a few miles or many. If you are heading the other way, flash your lights and wave. We are even willing to pull over and chat for a while. Did someone say, "a cup of coffee".

Here is the map.
Don & Claudia

2airishuman · 03-22-2007, 08:39 AM

hey don, looks like a good route; very pretty country in some of those sections...

are those 'blue highways' ?

given the tv/trailer combo and desire 2 experience real regional flavor,

don't you want to travel 2 lanes whenever possible and skirt the beaten path?

it is harder to do that east of the river...

cheers
2air'

NorCal Bambi · 03-22-2007, 08:52 AM

2air, Yes we are "Red Roaders". This is the first look at a route in the general area we plan to travel. I will be looking now in more detail. I've never driven in this area before, so as usual, I'm looking for suggestions. We loved the movie CARS. And that is the type of experience we are looking for. Two lanes, Ma & Pa resturants, small towns, old gas stations. Will this path come anywhere near you?
Don & Claudia

2airishuman · 03-22-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi

Will this path come anywhere near you?

not sure yet where i'll be during this leg of the adventure but i'll pop out of the ground somewhere!

this isn't rv specific or a/s specific but a good resource for byways...

See America's Byways

America's Byways®: National Scenic Byways Online

i'm also interested in the real 'rural' america, there are good links in the resource section here...

Rural Information Center: Promoting Tourism in Rural America

the challenge of course is combining courtsey parking with rural....

most streamers here like most people in america aren't in rural areas...

but it's all good...

cheers
2air'

are we mixing color terms? historically the blue highways were the less traveled...

Roads in/of American Culture