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10-22-2006, 09:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari
Suisun City
, California
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 291
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Another Newbie...Please Be Gentle!
My wife, Avis, and I just bought our dream Airstream - the 19' Safari Bambi. We pick it up next week and will be taking it on its maiden voyage. Look forward to learning from all of you. We previously owned a T@B - an "exploded tear drop." The Airstream is wonderful and we are really excited to join the Airstream community.
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10-22-2006, 09:31 PM
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Mom scared by aluminum
Currently Looking...
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 167
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Congratulations on your purchase. Assuming it's a new one? Smart.  I am currently in the bowels of a vintage Flying Cloud working on a restoration. Have a great time with it and hope to meet you on down the road.
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Dave and Joanne
1963 Flying Cloud 
2005 Silverado 4x4 3/4 Ton
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10-22-2006, 09:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1978 31' Excella 500
Goose Creek
, South Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 136
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Welcome and enjoy
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10-22-2006, 09:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 19' Safari
Duluth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 102
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Welcome Roscinant!
We purchased our 19' Bambi this year as well! Have already put thousands of miles on it and had it out once again this past weekend up in chilly MN! Had another wonderful time in the great outdoors and really enjoy the creatrue comforts of our new little unit. Unfortunately, had to break down and winterize it for the season! BUMMER to put it away for the year. Already looking forward to next spring!
GREAT CHOICE in campers! Wish you a bunch of wonderful trips! You'll find it is a wonderful way to travel.
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10-22-2006, 10:33 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Congratulations on your new baby and a big welcome to the Forums. There is a lot of great information here. Prepare to become fully alumitized. Remember that an Airstream always performs better when it has a name.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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10-22-2006, 11:33 PM
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Rivet Master 
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Welcome in! I have a 1942 jeep with the same name and probably for the same reason, Don Q. Lol. You are gonna fit in just fine.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-23-2006, 02:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Congrats & Welcome
Hi, from the other coast. You'll love it So much more than the T@b - which is cute, but cardboard. The Airstreams all tow beautifully.
Do remember that counter-intuitive part of backing up.... the longer ones are easier than the shorter ones. Hands on the bottom of the steering wheel, move hands in direction you want the back end of the trailer to go.... and LESS is more. Don't make wild turns and over corrections. Easy does it.
Enjoy your new toy.
Paula
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10-23-2006, 04:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 34' Classic S/O
Kalamazoo
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 161
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Welcome to Airstreaming!
Hi Roscinate,
Glad to another fellow Airstreamer to our ranks. You will love your new addition to your family. Yes, I did say to your family. That's the way us Airstreamers feel about our AS. It will many wonderful memories and adventures.
Be sure Avis learns to trailer as well. We are getting together a Women's Rally next spring and would love to add another to our group. Just type in Women's Rally in the Search on the tool bar.
Welcome to you both,
Mrs. Towdaddy (Vickie)
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Air #5970
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2001 F250 CC 7.3 PSD 4x4 ("Bubba")
2007 34' SO Classic ("Betty Lou II")
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10-23-2006, 04:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
NW of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 987
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Originally Posted by Roscinante
My wife, Avis, and I just bought our dream Airstream - the 19' Safari Bambi. We pick it up next week and will be taking it on its maiden voyage. Look forward to learning from all of you. We previously owned a T@B - an "exploded tear drop." The Airstream is wonderful and we are really excited to join the Airstream community.
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Welcome fellow '06 Bambi Safari owners. Seems like there are more Bambi owners than ever right now. We should be heating up the Bambi forums with lots of good information. 
-Jamie
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10-23-2006, 07:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
Suisun City
, California
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 291
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Thanks!!!!
Thanks for all the kind words of welcome! Avis and I cannot wait to attend our first Airstream rally and see all the cool thing people have done to their Airstreams. From your comments, I am sure we all "click" and have a ton of fun.
Best to each of you!!!
Jerry and Avis
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10-23-2006, 08:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Originally Posted by Roscinante
Avis and I cannot wait to attend our first Airstream rally and see all the cool thing people have done to their Airstreams. From your comments, I am sure we all "click" and have a ton of fun.
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Welcome to the forums! Another Californian! Jan and I just attended our first rally last weekend at San Antonio Lake in central CA. What a hoot! Look forward to seeing you at the next one.
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Steve
"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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10-31-2006, 04:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 106
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you are going to love your new adventure,have lots of fun-----hendrie42
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10-31-2006, 05:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD FB
Rochester
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 159
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Welcome! You're going to love your Bambi
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Mike & Joan
WBCCI #1521 New England Unit
07 25' International CCD FB
06 Chevy Duramax/Allison
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10-31-2006, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,293
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Rally bound?
Congratulations and keep an eye out for the NorCal (some consider them California) Rallys. Check the past threads for information...great group of folks. Looks as though the next one is going to be in January, possibly at 29 Palms. Once again, welcome.
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