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10-01-2013, 04:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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October 2013 Photo Contest
There are three kinds of places to go in Airstreams: 1) places we have already been, 2) places we want to go but have not been, and 3) places we don’t know we don’t know (but if we did we might want to go). Let’s help each other out with #2 and #3!
So, this month’s photo contest is:
Where has my Airstream taken me?
A photo of an Airstream in your entry may be interesting but it will not be relevant to this month’s contest. The only rule is that your Airstream was involved in getting you to (near) your destination. Think of your Airstream simply as the base camp. For example, if you traveled to the White Mountains in your Airstream and then you hiked Mount Washington and took a fabulous photo from the peak, bingo – great! That’s what we want to see!
The idea is to show some of the best, most beautiful, interesting, unique places you have gone with your Airstream, places you have been and can’t wait to share with others; perhaps places that others might like to add to their own bucket list. I’d like to get photo entries from all 50 states (OK, 49), Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia and any other countries – we live in a beautiful world – let’s share!
Please include its’ location (as specific as possible) in the title, a brief description about the photo, and maybe why you selected this photo. It could be a most awesome sunset/sunrise, a funny sight in the middle of nowhere, an inspiring location, the most stunning place you have visited, a place that your children adored, or a photo of a location that for whatever reason holds a special place in your heart… But your Airstream is what allowed you to get there, and you would love to tell the story and share with others. Come the end of October, we should have collected a photo journal of some incredible places – think Life Magazine (dating myself).
From a judging perspective, I envision the winning photo best captures the interest, uniqueness, beauty, fun, awe – you know, all the reasons we own and love our Airstreams. Let the amazing photos and stories begin!
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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10-01-2013, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Sounds good Brad, let the show begin.....
John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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10-01-2013, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Calvin Coolidge Homestead
(Sorry - I can't seem to do official titles on my iPhone...)
We recently stayed at the KOA in White River Junction near Quechee Gorge in Vermont SPECIFICALLY to have a base from which to visit the Calvin Coolidge homestead and museum in Plymouth, VT.
We had seen a story about this on CBS Sunday Morning an were so moved by the story of his swearing in (by his father, no less - a justice of the peace who when asked why he felt he was authorized to swear in the President said, "no one told me I couldn't." )
The first photo is the contest entry. It's the actual room in which the swearing in took place. The other pictures are a better description of the story and a painting of the event in the museum which is truly a loving tribute.
I never could have imagined how compelling the entire experience would be - but it was thoroughly delightful and I highly recommend it!
Great idea for a contest - the fact that we could camp and spend a day at this site was a real treat. LOVE our Airstrsreaming life!!!! :-)
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10-01-2013, 05:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Congratulations to last months winners.
Considering all the great places you all have traveled to this will be another great month for photo's. I am looking forward to seeing your stunning pics and expanding my wish lit of places to go based on your photo's.
SNAP AWAY
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10-01-2013, 09:45 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Stevesuemac, you nailed it! Nice job.
So we have an entry from VT - keep them coming!
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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10-01-2013, 09:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Englewood
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 101
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We just returned from our 2nd trip with our 67 Globetrotter. The first photo is on our way to Elk Creek Campground in Grand Lake, CO. The picture was taken near Berthoud Falls. I love the reflection of the mountains in our back window. The second picture is of a bull elk from our campsite. He was only about 30' away from us! There was a momma elk and 2 babies munching on grass nearby. He was keeping a good eye on us. The third picture is from Rocky Mountain National Park. We could only go about 10 miles up Trail Ridge Road because the road was closed due to snow. It was a bummer because we were looking forward to driving to Estes Park. The aspen trees had just started to turn colors. I am sure they are gorgeous this week! Elk Creek Campground was great. The new owners were awesome. Their bathrooms and showers are beautiful! We will definitely be back next year.
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10-01-2013, 10:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Enived2, gorgeous pictures! The elk is magnificent!
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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10-02-2013, 04:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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I can see why you're envied!! :-)
Great pics!
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10-02-2013, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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We've got many more great places to hear from. C'mon, where has your Airstream taken you???
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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10-04-2013, 01:13 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 787
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Here's a few from when we were traveling the west and Pacific Highway.
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"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." Mark Twain
AIR 22749 WBCCI 2349 NOVA TAC TN-6
1989 345 LE Classic Motorhome
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10-04-2013, 04:34 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Nice job 3 Dog Nite!
Sitting here at the Balloon Fiesta, maybe we'll get some entries from here.
Any good places your Airstream has taken you? Michigan, Massachusetts, Maine? Alaska, Alabama?
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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10-04-2013, 04:59 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Dang Brad and Karen, you 2 sure do get around. Lucky you!!!
John Boy
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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10-04-2013, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Maine? Did someone say Maine?
First image is the contest entry. This is the Bailey Island Bridge in Harpswell, ME. This is literally the only bridge of it kind in the world (see 3rd pic and zoom in on the text of the plaque). A nowhere-else-in-the-world engineering solution to a unique combination of needs. The second picture is a closer view of the "basket weaved" granite. Fascinating!
Took a tour here recently while camping on the ocean in southern Maine and read in the forum about Orr's Island. Actually made a trip to that campground to see about checking in for next year :-)
Would know nothing about any of this without our Tin Goat and this amazing forum!
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10-04-2013, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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More Maine - did someone ask for more Maine? :-)
This doesn't exactly fit the spirit of this month's contest but the first pic is a shot of the view from our "campsite" in York, ME. The second gives you a sense of why I put "campsite" in quotes :-) - more accurate to call it a parking space but we were never looking in this direction :-)
Third pic is self-explanatory silliness.
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10-04-2013, 06:08 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Well, SteveSueMac, did you succeed in pulling that AS with your bike (bottom picture, previous post)? Curious minds want to know!
John S.
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10-04-2013, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JDS
Well, SteveSueMac, did you succeed in pulling that AS with your bike (bottom picture, previous post)? Curious minds want to know!
John S.
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Well, uhm.....sure....yeah - I got it going....just wish I had put the awning down first! :-)
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10-04-2013, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
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By the way - moving it with the bike is easy. Stopping it....not so much :-)
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10-04-2013, 06:42 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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If you had unfurled all the awnings, maybe you might have got it to take flight!
John S.
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10-04-2013, 07:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Rockford
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 275
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I heard Michigan....Here are a few that include Lake Michigan...And, yes our Land Yacht brought us to each spot.
First picture taken from the upper deck of the S.S. Badger as we begin crossing the lake...leaving Ludington MI & cruising into a beautiful sunset at the start of a trip to the Badlands, The Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, etc. in SD.
2nd picture is our own piece of paradise, camping on Lake MI near Hart MI.
3rd picture is a unique perspective of the Mighty Mac. Taken while boating under the bridge.
4th is the view from the campground where the LY was "harbored".
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10-04-2013, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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School's Out, that's what I'm talking about! Nicely done.
Do we have some photos from the Dakotas, Delaware??
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
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