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FLMarine · 03-16-2011, 07:01 AM

Well, almost a new owner. I pick the trailer up in a couple of days. Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a Marine Helicopter Pilot who will be full timing with my upcoming move to Pensacola, FL to be an flight instructor. After returning about three weeks ago from my deployment to Afghanistan as a Forward Air Controller I'm selling my house in NC and will be moving into the Airstream in several weeks. I'm single so that it easier to move into an Airstream after living in a house.

I grew up in South Florida with a family that pulled an Airstream all over the east coast when I was growing up. My older brother lived in an Airstream 30' for three years and though he no longer lives in it he still pulls it around the south. I'm no stranger to Airstream's but this is the first one I have owned.

I look forward to using this forum and living in the Airstream.

xrvr · 03-16-2011, 07:32 AM

First thanks for your service! You will enjoy your AS. zz

**blmitch5** · 03-16-2011, 07:45 AM

Congratulations! And welcome home. That sounds like a great plan and it sounds like you will be able to get some advise from your brother. Good luck and keep us posted and the move.

**moosetags** · 03-16-2011, 07:55 AM

Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. Congratulations on your new baby.

You will be comfortable in your 27FB,. We have 25FB that we have spent a lot of time in (800+ nights.70,000 miles).

J5MM · 03-16-2011, 09:15 AM

Welcome FLMarine

We are happy (and honored) to have you here!

bolerama · 03-16-2011, 10:39 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the Forums. You have one of my favorite units. Best wishes and happy Airstreaming!

Lisa

TavnAsh · 03-16-2011, 08:06 PM

Congrats dude!!! Can't wait to meet up somewhere!

bugnot1 · 03-16-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FLMarine

Well, almost a new owner. I pick the trailer up in a couple of days. Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a Marine Helicopter Pilot who will be full timing with my upcoming move to Pensacola, FL to be an flight instructor. After returning about three weeks ago from my deployment to Afghanistan as a Forward Air Controller I'm selling my house in NC and will be moving into the Airstream in several weeks. I'm single so that it easier to move into an Airstream after living in a house.

I grew up in South Florida with a family that pulled an Airstream all over the east coast when I was growing up. My older brother lived in an Airstream 30' for three years and though he no longer lives in it he still pulls it around the south. I'm no stranger to Airstream's but this is the first one I have owned.

I look forward to using this forum and living in the Airstream.

Thank you for your service and welcome aboard!

Bugnot1

FLMarine · 03-17-2011, 05:31 PM

Can't wait to see your new trailer too SFLBeachGirl. My driveway is going to look like an Airstream sales lot this coming week with yours sitting there too.

nilesrob · 03-17-2011, 08:01 PM

Welcome aboard!

I can say with some confidence you will be delighted with your new baby. Enjoy the community - see you on the road! There are a lot of us in the southeast - you are in good company.

Luckyducks · 03-18-2011, 05:23 AM

Congratulations and welcome! And also welcome to northwest Florida. There are a number of us (I'm in Panama City) around if you need anything. There's also a big rally called the CanOpener Rally in early January at Topsail Hill State Park near SanDestin, Florida (about 2 hours east of Pensacola). This is a fun rally that you won't want to miss.

DreamStreamr · 03-18-2011, 06:32 AM

FLMarine, welcome to Forums, Airstreaming, and full-timing. We love all three, and full-timing the best. Four years into it and no plans to quit.

Great location, I formerly had a mother-in-law in Warrington, worked disbursements office at NAS. Great base, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach are still favorites of mine.

Let us know if ever any questions we can help with,

regards, Jim http://dreamstreamr.com

aswbe · 03-18-2011, 07:03 PM

Semper Fi,

I just introduced myself yesterday. Former Marine Corps Helicopter pilot also...way back when CH-46's were still new. We might be heading to Pensacola in the next year...can't see the Naval Air Museum too many times.

steverino · 03-18-2011, 07:14 PM

Congrats, good choice, you will definitely enjoy it. We picked our 2010 27FB up last June, and although far from full timing, have 33 nights in it so far since then. No major problems, a couple minor things, but nothing to sweat about.

Enjoy -
Steve

SailorAng · 03-21-2011, 11:15 PM

Oh hooray, I'm not the only military servicemember full-timing!

I'm on the verge of doing exactly the same thing as you. I'm halfway through a 3 year tour here in Georgia, and may be here longer, too, but I don't particularly want to buy a house in this area.

Best of luck to you, and congrats! I hope to hear more about how it goes for you, and any tips you come across as you start out with your own home on wheels.

FLMarine · 03-26-2011, 08:36 PM

As promised here are some Photos of the new Airstream. It's in great shape and I got a great deal on it. The other airstream in the pictures is my brother's and sister in law's (TavNAsh is their screen name) bunkhouse. Can't wait to start living in it.

bolerama · 03-27-2011, 09:43 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. What I great trailer! I think I recognize the trailer from the Classifieds here at AirForums. Is that where you found it? Anyway, lucky you for finding such a fabulous trailer.

Lisa

TavnAsh · 03-27-2011, 10:35 AM

Looks great! We have officially named it "Miami Vice".

kidsgone · 03-27-2011, 11:04 AM

Congrats on the new babie!! We have the same one,but Cilantro. Great idea for full timing as a single active duty member!! now when the hurricanes come knocking, you can just tow your home away.
Funny...my son called the Marine recruiter inquiring about flight school last week! Any advice, please PM me!
Enjoy your little piece of heaven and thanks so much for your service! We too are retired USAF and Pensacola is a stop for us going west!
See you on the road...or at least Pensacola FamCamp!
Andi and Jim

JFScheck · 03-27-2011, 11:47 AM

Congrats - after spending one summer in Pensacola in Aircrew school, then 3 1/2 years there while in the Blue Angels - I was grateful for the weekend air shows so to get out of town as the summers are so hot and humid....

Guess my point is - on my 2009 '25FB Classic the A/C struggles a bit when hot and humid - maybe since your full timing it - perhaps look for some cover for your 'Stream to help reflect a little sun? Luckily - the 2011 Classic I'm bumping up to has two A/C units for my vists to the home of Naval Aviation.

Enjoy - both the 'Stream & Pensacola.