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07-20-2007, 10:21 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 23' International CCD
vero beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 100
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Yahooooo!
Hi..my name is Sherry and I just bought my first Airstream. It is FABULOUS! I tried it out in the hothothot Florida Keys  and it was better than I could have imagined. I have wanted an Airstream for a long long time and a series of unfortunate life events (in retrospect maybe they were actually fortunate life events!) made me realize it was "Now or Never, Baby!!" Since I am a Florida girl, I just had to buy the International Ocean Breeze. Now all of my friends want one and I sure hope they go ahead and do the deed and travel with me. Thanks for a great website..makes me feel a lot better! Hope to see you soon! 
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07-20-2007, 10:25 PM
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Stray
1987 32' Excella
1978 28' Argosy 28
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Welcome Sherry. You will definitely meet a lot of nice folks on this forum, and great resources when those little problems pop up. Looking forward to seeing you at some of the rally's around the country.
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07-20-2007, 10:29 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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Hi Sherry! Welcome to the forums! You got yourself one sweet rig and I hope you have many years of fun with it. Post some pictures OK? I love the keys even though I was only there once. I'd like to tow my AS down there someday. Happy Travels!
Steve
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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07-20-2007, 10:34 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: 13,218
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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
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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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07-21-2007, 06:44 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,514
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Hey Sherry,
Welcome to the Forums and congrats on your new baby!
What are you pulling it with?
I have been lusting for a 23' since they came out. Maybe it's time to upgrade the 19CCD 
Enjoy your new toy....it's not hard to do!!!
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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07-21-2007, 07:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Altoona
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,644
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And never look back
You have not only purchased a Airstream, it's a whole new way of life. Florida has some of the best State Parks in the country. Take a freind or two with you some time and they will also be hooked.
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07-21-2007, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Congratulations Sherry and welcome to the forum. Good choice of trailer from everything I've read on them here. Have fun, fun, fun and don't forget to post pictures of your camping adventures.
Barry
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07-21-2007, 09:10 AM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,384
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Hello, Welcome to Airstreaming
That's a great story. Many times tragedy begets opportunity and it sounds like you've made the most of your circumstances! Airstreams are contageous and I bet your friends give this some serious thought.
My wife and I have stayed in several of the state parks in Florida - they have all been great. We made all of our reservations through reserveamerica.com. We've always wanted to go to the Keys - it's still on our list of things to do so we're envious.
See ya down the road.
Lucius
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1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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07-21-2007, 09:33 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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Originally Posted by lewster
I have been lusting for a 23' since they came out. Maybe it's time to upgrade the 19CCD
Enjoy your new toy....it's not hard to do!!!
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Welcome Sherry.
Lew, if you do, you'll join the ranks of oh so many folks that started with a 19' and moved on up like "The Jeffersons"!  
...present company included.
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07-21-2007, 09:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 27' International CCD FB
Everett
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 378
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Welcome Sherry and congrats on the new Airstream. My wife and I are currently looking at a 27FB CCD Ocean Breeze, one question however. Did you get much condensation on the inside?? My plans are to do much travel in the south Florida area and this is a concern.
Thanks and Good Luck
Bill and Jean
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07-21-2007, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Altoona
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,644
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Originally Posted by HankandLois
Welcome Sherry and congrats on the new Airstream. My wife and I are currently looking at a 27FB CCD Ocean Breeze, one question however. Did you get much condensation on the inside?? My plans are to do much travel in the south Florida area and this is a concern.
Thanks and Good Luck
Bill and Jean
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I live in the center of Florida and go to the Keys. Condensation had never been a problem and should not be if you A/C condensate system is clean and working. This system is prone to clogging up and then you have a condensate problem in the trailer.
Sorry Sherry and back to the new you!!!
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07-21-2007, 12:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Congratulations!
Hi Sherry,
Welcome to the club. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Florida. My one trip to the keys was just before I got my first Airstream, I was van camping then. I can’t imagine a better place to start Airstreaming than Florida.
Have fun.
Vaughan
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07-21-2007, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,514
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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie
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Yea Twink, it's a funny thing don't ya know.......................
I bought the 19CCD for use on the road and in the summer as a vacation residence in Hood River and love the little hut, but due to situations beyond my control (read pending divorce) it looks like I'll be full-timimg in the little beastie for the forseeable future.
While I can't pull anything larger with my current Sprinter, the new '07 3500 dually version has a 7500lb tow capacity compared with my 5000lb. I may just have to get a new van while I'm at it!!!!
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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