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05-14-2007, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master 
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,340
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Wow!
Great pics! Makes me want to get out and camp again! Where is this campground (I could look at a map!  ). Closer to San Diego?
Marc
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05-14-2007, 11:12 AM
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#162
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Rivet Master 
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Viera
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,287
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SilverGate: How are you securing those big mirrors to the walls?
Thanks,
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Randy & Pat Godfrey
Florida Airstream Club (027) 
ACI# 1212 - AIR# 17017
2014 27FB Flying Cloud - SilverCabin II
2018 F-150 Platinum - unnamed
The best part of any trip is when you pull away from home.
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05-14-2007, 10:38 PM
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#163
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Marc -- Thanks for your comments…
If this thread is an inspiration to get out and camp again…
Well… I feel gratified.
This campground, San Elijo State Beach, is a 45-50 min. drive north on I-5 from San Diego, CA. and exit at Encinitas Blvd.
Randy -- The larger mirror (from Ikea) is secured with "Industrial Strength Velcro" (which uses Heavy Duty Adhesive) and is available at Home Depot in 4ft. x 2in. strips.
The smaller mirror (from a thrift shop!) is secured with "Sticky Back Velcro" also available at Home Depot in 15ft x 2in. strips. Thanks for your inquiry!
SilverGate 
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05-14-2007, 10:54 PM
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#164
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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yo silvergate!
the travel photos and smidgets have been great...
you guys really have that trailer accessorized!
fun camp sites too.
keep on campin' on...
life is good!
2air'
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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05-15-2007, 01:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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yo 2air’!
thanks for your comments and observations…
which i have valued for over a year now!
i’ll take your advice, as i have often done…
and firmly resolve (as your new tag line suggests)
to keep it up!
cheers!
silvergate
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05-29-2007, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Surf's Up!
Well, we enjoyed our last beach outing so much that we decided to take advantage of another local and popular California state beach before it gets packed with summer tourists!
South Carlsbad State Beach is an hour’s drive north on I-5 from San Diego and features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing, picnicking, and bluff-top camping. Stairs and a ramp lead to the beach. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=653
This time we picked a wide site so that the curbside windows and door open toward the ocean which enhanced the views, breeze, sound of the waves, and privacy.
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05-29-2007, 11:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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(Click on that last photo to enlarge it to see squirrel running along fence.)
The view from the L-lounge and door included frequently observing the many seagulls and pelicans that glided serenely by.
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05-29-2007, 11:20 AM
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#168
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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It wasn’t long before I took that boogie board down to the beach… to continue that surfin’ safari!
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05-29-2007, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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And then time to light the charcoal and evening campfire as 15 pelicans flew by... (enlarge photo and count them)!
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05-29-2007, 11:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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For dinner we enjoyed grilled steak, warmed tortillas, corn-on-the-cob and Trader Joe’s wine... which brought smiles to our faces!
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05-29-2007, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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And then we sat back and relaxed with the setting sun.
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05-29-2007, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Up early the next morning, I went down to the beach for more photos just as a large group of young students came by on a beach clean-up mission.
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05-29-2007, 11:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Our trailer is on the edge of the bluff, which is about half as high as our previous site at San Elijo State Beach.
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05-29-2007, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Now for that mid-morning brunch …
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05-29-2007, 11:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Western omelet sandwiches… mmmmmmmm!
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05-29-2007, 11:43 AM
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#176
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Did you notice the colorful banner made by Larry incorporating an Aztec motif and clipped onto the screen door (which can be enjoyed while in and out of the trailer)?
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05-29-2007, 11:47 AM
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#177
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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While checking around outside trailer, I noticed some drops of water dripping onto ground below Vanity sink area. (On the previous trip I found water leaking from a loose white plastic knob behind commode which was easily tightened by hand.) This time water was leaking from hot water connection under Vanity Sink, which was solved by tightening the white plastic knob. BTW, thanks, lewster, for pointing out the importance of tightening these newer plastic water fittings only by hand, otherwise they could crack and/or leak more!
( http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/leak-no-more-tales-toilet-zone-28588.html , post #12)
Under the Vanity Sink, I found 10 knobs that can be checked and tightened by hand (3 for the exterior shower, 2 for the hot and cold inlet pipes, 2 for the pipe connections to the faucets, and 3 on the drain pipe under the sink). BTW, to improve access and ventilation to this area, we removed the thin, wood back-panel and will attach a strip of nylon laundry netting in its place.
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05-29-2007, 11:50 AM
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#178
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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I have learned the importance of periodically inspecting trailer for loose connections, including the 5 knobs under the Lobster Sink (3 on the sink drain and 2 for the hot and cold pipes).
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05-29-2007, 11:53 AM
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#179
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Until next time… (and a return to our favorite mountain camping site)...
Cheers!
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05-29-2007, 01:41 PM
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#180
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just jd.
2007 20' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 298
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You're killin' me with all these great trips! 
Fortunately we'll be spending some time at San Mateo campground in the lower half of June...
Gotta ask: what's that favorite mountain site you're headin to next?
Great tip on checking under sink areas! I'll be checking ours this evening. I like the idea of removing that thin panel under the vanity.
Cheers,
-jd.
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