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07-05-2008, 08:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,373
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Is this the luckiest Airstream
During a huge electrical/ rain storm a few minutes ago a tree came down on my '61. Check out the damage, she must be tough or lucky...
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07-05-2008, 08:27 PM
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yep trucks',
it appears to be a blessed 'stream...
my air-cat has been spared occasionally,
or has she really used UP a life or 2, too?
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...ted-17997.html
cheers
2air'
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07-05-2008, 08:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1979 25' Tradewind
virginia beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 57
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wow!! you are lucky!!
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07-05-2008, 08:31 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
1963 19' Globetrotter
1961 19' Globetrotter
Wheat Ridge
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 624
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The gods must be crazy!
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WBCCI # 1962
Instagram #Vinstream
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07-05-2008, 08:34 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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You were very lucky.
Found this picture of someone who was not so lucky.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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07-05-2008, 08:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 25' Tradewind
virginia beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 57
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we are getting some bad weather here right now in VA and my neighbor has a large old oak that has one huge branch that hangs over my driveway where my AS is parked.
I am thinking of hiring a tree cutter to do some selective trimming. 
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07-05-2008, 09:11 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Originally Posted by shantz
we are getting some bad weather here right now in VA and my neighbor has a large old oak that has one huge branch that hangs over my driveway where my AS is parked.
I am thinking of hiring a tree cutter to do some selective trimming. |
If it's over your driveway, it's your limb. You can always ask the neighbor if he would like to remove it, or help with the cost of removal...
Parking under trees can be a double-edged sword.
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07-05-2008, 10:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,373
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I think I'll move it tomorrow ready for the next storm whenever that comes.. There's just trees everywhere!
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07-05-2008, 10:20 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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The Airstream gods were smiling on you. Put an extra $5 in the plate at church tomorrow.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
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2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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07-06-2008, 08:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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Holy cow! That was amazing. You (and your AS) are VERY, VERY lucky!
Actually, I think the shiny force field around the exterior is what diverted the limb... 
Susan 
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07-06-2008, 09:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shantz
we are getting some bad weather here right now in VA and my neighbor has a large old oak that has one huge branch that hangs over my driveway where my AS is parked.
I am thinking of hiring a tree cutter to do some selective trimming. |
AHH..EH, Yeeeah...move it.
Neil
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1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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07-09-2008, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Truckasaurus, I just saw this post. I'd been wondering how you and your '61 were doing, I guess now I know. I'm really glad the damage was so minimal, you are truly blessed!
Please be sure to keep us (okay... ME) updated on your restoration progress. As you know I love this year and model, and I'm eager to see what you do with yours.
Take Care.
-Marcus
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07-09-2008, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
You were very lucky.
Found this picture of someone who was not so lucky.
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Now that is BRUTAL
Do you think Jackson Center could fix that???
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2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
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NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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07-09-2008, 10:39 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shantz
my neighbor has a large old oak that has one huge branch that hangs over my driveway where my AS is parked.
I am thinking of hiring a tree cutter to do some selective trimming. |
We did a few years back, sleep a little better on those windy nites now...
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07-09-2008, 10:49 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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The good the bad and the UGLY
Thanks, we're having storms in Virginia again today. ARGH! Nervous!
That crushed Airstream reminded me of a tornado we had in my home town one Saturday. The next day, Sunday we walked to church and the big old house right across the street from the church had a tree IN it. The owner was a member of our congregation and came to the service. He had been awakened by the storm, and not thinking anything got up to go to the bathroom. When he walked back into his bedroom, there was a tree in his bed! Someone WAS watching out for him!
Hope the folks in that Airstream were crouched in the campground's cement block bath house when that storm hit.
Paula
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07-09-2008, 10:56 AM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 4,546
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I think mine is lucky-er. Few years back, I had a similar sized tree, of about the same proximity to my 'stream, fall...trailer was untouched.
nowhere to hide, at my house, so we just have to accept the possibility. its in "the woods". Even if I clear-cut the property, my neighbor's "woods" could fall on just about any spot on my property, so....thats why we have insurance, I guess.
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07-09-2008, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,321
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Over the weekend I rented a lift and took down 20 trees in my backyard. I was tired of sweating out the storms and trees splitting. The trees were close to the shed and I hope to add on to this shed in the future so I can park the trailer inside. I also plan on putting back a tree or two or using it for garden space or parking the trailer behind the house.
Any yes you can call me an idiot for do it this way but when I cut the trees I didn't want them to fall on the shed, large maple tree, power lines or the neighbors favorite tree..........
Here is a picture of the backyard before cutting.
Here is a picture with me on the lift partially extended.
Here is a picture of the back of our house.
Here is a picture of my dog scout way down on the ground.
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