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01-29-2006, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Enchanted Greetings!
Hello from New Mexico - the Land of Enchantment. If you've never been here, put it on your list of 'must see' places. It's pretty special
As an archtect, I've always been fascinated with Airstreams. The sleek retro design is what has captured my interest for years. Recently, however, that fascination has turned into a passion and I'm planning to buy my first one sometime this year. I'm looking at the 25' Safari SS SE.
My partner and I live in Placitas NM with three demanding cats (2 Burmese and 1 Tonkinse). We're both in our early 50s, semi-retired and enjoying life. We moved here from Washington DC 3 years ago and we don't regret it at all.
We just finished building a new house. So, as soon as the financial fallout from that settles, we'll buy the trailer. We can't wait.
That's a little bit about me. I'm looking forward to the new lifestyle as an AS owner and meeting many of you on the road!
Be well
Jim
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01-29-2006, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Welcome, Jim! Your enchanted southwest is on our list of top picks whenever we can get Max to fully retire. Happy hunting for your Airstream. ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
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Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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01-29-2006, 12:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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New Mexico is beautiful! Welcome!
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1968 Tradewind Double.
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01-29-2006, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,540
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Welcome Jim!
We first fell in love with New Mexico while I was with an Architectural firm in El Paso. We camped, fished and hunted in the state for many years. We camped there again this past summer on our way to Leadville and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Land of Enchantment is a place we find to be uncrowded and indeed enchanting.
How about those TONKS? We acquired ours last winter in southern Florida and she's been such a delight. We call her our "Monkinese" because she's a cross between a monkey and a cat. She loves our dogs and they in return love her. What a trio and we wouldn't think of traveling without the three of them in tow.
Good luck with your Airstream Dreams and keep us posted. Again, welcome to the Forum.
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01-29-2006, 05:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoominC6
Welcome Jim!.....How about those TONKS? We acquired ours last winter in southern Florida and she's been such a delight. We call her our "Monkinese" because she's a cross between a monkey and a cat. She loves our dogs and they in return love her. What a trio and we wouldn't think of traveling without the three of them in tow.
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Sounds like Cocoa is a typical tonk. They really are part monkey. No normal cat can do what they can. Snd guess what? They never grow out of it. Sam, our tonk is still quite a climber at 14! He does, however, have a little trouble climbing and perching on top of the doors since we moved into the new house and the doors are all 8' high.
Unfortunately, he doesn't travel well, so we'll have to get a sitter for the longer trips.
Jim
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01-29-2006, 06:35 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 22' International CCD
santa fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10
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Welcome, Jim --
from another New Mexican (and Interior Designer) just north of you
in Santa Fe. I moved here from Colorado about 16 years ago and
finally found my first Very Own Airstream last fall .. .. .. right here
on the forums! (this may be my first post, but I've been a dedicated
lurker for waaay long).
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2003 Ford Expedition
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01-29-2006, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JudithT
Welcome, Jim --
from another New Mexican (and Interior Designer) just north of you
in Santa Fe. I moved here from Colorado about 16 years ago and
finally found my first Very Own Airstream last fall .. .. .. right here
on the forums! (this may be my first post, but I've been a dedicated
lurker for waaay long).
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Hi Judith - It's nice to meet an airstream neighbor (and fellow designer). We've only been in NM full time for 3 years now but "commuted" from DC for 2 years before that.
I really can't wait to get the trailer. It may be a few months though. We just dropped a bunch into a new house. Actually, you can see it at www.jcarnevale.com. As a designer you may find it interesting.
Again, it's nice to meet you and I'm sure we'll cross paths in the Airstream world.
be well
Jim
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01-30-2006, 08:12 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Welcome, to the forum, Jim, from yet another New Mexican, this one up in (cold) Angel Fire!
Lynn
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01-30-2006, 09:34 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 22' International CCD
santa fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10
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Hi, Jim -
What a spectacular house! Beautiful details (love your stonework).
And those Placitas views are truly awesome. Don't know if you've
worked with the people at Holdiay RV (Pearl and Dan )in Albq., but we think
they're great and would highly recommend them. Do keep us posted
as your Airstream adventure unfolds.
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2003 Ford Expedition
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01-30-2006, 09:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
Welcome, to the forum, Jim, from yet another New Mexican, this one up in (cold) Angel Fire!
Lynn
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Hi Lynn - Nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to the day that I can haul my AS up to the Taos/Angel Fire area. I love it up there.
Jim
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01-30-2006, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JudithT
Hi, Jim -
What a spectacular house! Beautiful details (love your stonework).
And those Placitas views are truly awesome. Don't know if you've
worked with the people at Holdiay RV (Pearl and Dan )in Albq., but we think
they're great and would highly recommend them. Do keep us posted
as your Airstream adventure unfolds.
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Hi Judith - Thanks, we really love the way the house turned out too. Placitas is a magical place. I'm sitting in my studio right now looking out at the mesas, the Jemez and a beautiful blue sky.
Yes - we met Pearl and Dan. Our first impression of them is that they seem like they will be great to work with. More than likely, that is where we'll get the trailer. I just can't wait to get it!!! But... in the meantime we'll enjoy the house.
Jim
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01-30-2006, 10:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,935
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Welcome to the forums Jim. I look forward to driving out to New Mexico after Fran retires for good. Our country has so many wonderful places to visit, thank God we have Airstreams to do the visiting in.
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Forest River Forester 2501TS
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01-31-2006, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Thanks Chaplain! You'll enjoy NM when you visit. It's pretty special.
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