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10-12-2007, 11:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1972 Argosy 20
youngstown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 72
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Newbie 10-2007... bugging out.
Hey gang...
I am a mid fifties guy here taking care of my 86 yr old Mother. Hospice is involved but shes actually doing pretty well.
Time is short though and I am planning to dump this huge house, pick up a As/Avion/Argosy and go full time out into the world looking for a new area!
I'm in NW Florida, Panama City area, (well inland from town), and would be interested in any advice.
Thanks,
Lou. 
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10-13-2007, 02:19 AM
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Rivet Master  
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Welcome aboard, Lou... You'll find lots of helpful information on the forums...good for helping you search for your Airstream of choice...and good for when you've found it...
Keep us posted and our best to you...
TB
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10-13-2007, 04:46 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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Welcome and sorry you have gotten into this in the manner you have. Life is very short and should be enjoyed to the fullest. I think you are on the right track. My grandfather had a life long dream of seeing the country upon retirement. He was planning to buy a MOHO and go everywhere. Unfortunately he got cancer and never saw retirement. He is one of the main reason we are trying to see the country now. I wish you nothing but luck. If you come to Baltimore feel free to drop by.
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10-13-2007, 05:30 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 34' Excella
Punta Gorda,
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 57
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Hey Lou,
Welcome aboard. We winter in Punta Gorda, Fl in Paradise Park. Used to be Airstreams only. My point you ask? I knew you would. There are a lot of Airstreamss there in all price ranges and conditions. Maybe a good place to look. We're leaving the mountrains on NC in two weeks heading down that way with several golf outings along the way. It's getting cold up here. If you'd like, you could pm me in three weeks and I'll let you know what's posted on the board down there. Let me know $$$and size. We've been full timming for nine years and love it. 92 34' Good luck with your Mom. I did the same thing with mine who passed away at 92.
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10-17-2007, 11:57 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
youngstown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 72
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Looking more and more for a 25'-ish with the full or single bed instead of the twins.. some I see actually have closet space! if I could find one with a center bath, so much the better!
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10-17-2007, 12:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Welcome to the forums!
Have you checked our classifieds here? Seems there might be a couple that meet your criteria... 
Your search could be short & sweet!!!
Shari 
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10-19-2007, 01:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
youngstown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 72
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Price is a limiting factor I am afraid..
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10-19-2007, 03:49 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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you will get what you pay for...
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10-19-2007, 02:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
youngstown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 72
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ah.. 62.. I'll get what I CAN! life intrudes on plans at times!
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10-19-2007, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Venice
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 672
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by bookman
Hey gang...
I am a mid fifties guy here taking care of my 86 yr old Mother. Hospice is involved but shes actually doing pretty well.
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both of my parents were on hospice and it was the best an experience like that can be. people who work in hospice are godsends, and i thought that before i met my wife (who used to work in hospice).
there's a lot of wonderful people here on the forums, lots of great info, and ask lots of questions. the more specific your questions, the better answers you'll get.
good luck and welcome aboard!
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david
*by asking the above question,
i verify that i have already used
the search feature to the best of my ability...
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12-18-2007, 02:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
youngstown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 72
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newbie, getting on the road.
Mom passed on early this month. I'm starting to actively look for a silver bullet.
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12-18-2007, 02:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Lou, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you were able to enjoy the last couple of months with her. Now as you're getting ready for the next phase of your life, good luck with the search for the perfect Airstream!
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12-18-2007, 03:05 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Bookman,
Same happened with my MIL, three years ago. Glad we had her at home for the last few months, hospitals aren't a good place.
Getting an Airstream and getting out of Florida sounds like a great plan. Have you ever lived in the Rockies?
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12-18-2007, 05:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Bookman...so sorry to learn your mom has passed... I hope you heal well and can look forward to the next phase of your life knowing you did your best for her... And good luck finding your Airstream...
TB
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TB & Greg and Abbey Schnauzer
AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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12-18-2007, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 699
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welcom
I found my '69 Safari here:
http://www.airstream.net/classifieds...ist&clearoff=1
also, try "crazedlist.org" you'll have to use the Firefox browser and change one parameter (very easy) within firefox but it enables you to search all the craigslists in the world quickly. beware of scammers, there, though!
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12-18-2007, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
, Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,554
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Try craigslist. amazing whats in there
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12-18-2007, 09:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 24
Collierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 727
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I envy you man, I never had a mom (not after birth anyway, took off and left me, my brothers and my Dad) and you had one for 86 years, that's awesome. Treasure the memories and good luck making some more out on the road of life.
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Different strokes for different folks!
I never learned from a man who agreed with me.
Heinlein
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