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03-07-2013, 04:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 159
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Dreams do come true.
After obsessing, dreaming and even stalking Airstreams for over 10 years I can finally say the obsession is now a reality. I will pick up my first Airstream tomorrow as a long planned gift for my 40th birthday. My choice a 2007 25ft LS Safari. My lack of sleep over the past week due to excitement reminds me of a child leading up to Christmas. To top it all off myself my wife and two children head down the road to the FL Keys a few days later. Wow, believe be patiant and dreams really do come true.
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03-07-2013, 05:16 AM
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Rivet Master 
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Congratulations! Welcome to the forums!
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Not knowing enough to be afraid... (I know more than I did, but I did it anyway!)
Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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03-07-2013, 05:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
1999 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Marietta
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 515
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Congratulations! I have the best memories of Airstreaming with the kids when they were younger and so do they. Now that we're empty nesters, we're finding we enjoy it just as much but in a more relaxed way  .
Florida has wonderful state campgrounds also so you're in a good place. Enjoy the Keys and your first outing!
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03-07-2013, 07:03 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard....
Congrat's.....be advised your next post MUST include photo's, it's mandatory. 
Bob
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03-07-2013, 07:26 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Congrats! I had the same feeling 3 years ago and couldn't wait to go camping! Have fun and yes you must post pictures of your new family member! I think it's a requirement of Air Forums! Have fun, be safe and we are here to help with any questions you may have along the way.
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03-07-2013, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Congratulations!
Our kids love camping, and they love our Airstream. The memories are priceless.
Oh, and happy birthday!
-Marcus
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03-07-2013, 08:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Congratulations! We're just about to start our third season and so I'm excited about going to get our Airstream out of storage on Friday, which is crazy for a supposedly same man of my age
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03-07-2013, 10:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,652
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Fantastic! That's quite the 40th birthday gift. (Mine came one year later.) Enjoy the trailer and your trip to the Keys!
MrUKToad, don't think you're crazy. I was towing our Safari (straight from winter storage to the repair shop for some fixes/upgrades) Tuesday. That day wasn't going so well, but towing my trailer gave me a big smile.
Tom
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Before: Argosy Minuet and T@B, towed by various Honda Odysseys
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03-13-2013, 07:56 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Congrat's.....be advised your next post MUST include photo's, it's mandatory.
Bob
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Here's the new edition. Nice way to break it in at Sunshine key in FL Keys this week. Still buzzing on cloud nine. Really appreciating the quality of a Airstream. Everything is so well made. So pleased with our investment. Kids are loving having their own beds, one on front couch other on the dinette. Loving our own bedroom section in back. The 25ft 2007 Safari SS is a perfect trailer for a family of 4. Can't wait for our next trip.. Any ideas or events this summer in either Giorgia, North Carolina, Tennessee.
Thanks
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03-13-2013, 09:32 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Looking good there! We are having a rally on April 12-14 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Even if you can't get up here for the rally, that is a great place to camp. Come on up!
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03-13-2013, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxmakala14
Attachment 180935
Here's the new edition. Nice way to break it in at Sunshine key in FL Keys this week. Still buzzing on cloud nine. Really appreciating the quality of a Airstream. Everything is so well made. So pleased with our investment. Kids are loving having their own beds, one on front couch other on the dinette. Loving our own bedroom section in back. The 25ft 2007 Safari SS is a perfect trailer for a family of 4. Can't wait for our next trip.. Any ideas or events this summer in either Giorgia, North Carolina, Tennessee.
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We towed our Airstream home from the storage place, deciding to go on the slower road rather than the 401; she looked resplendent in the fading light with her markers on, and how beautifully she tagged along behind us.
Just seeing the picture of your trailer in the Florida sunshine did give me a twinge, though, as ours is covered in a light layer of snow at the moment 
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03-13-2013, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Sweet! Oh so sweet!
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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03-17-2013, 11:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,708
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I have been very lucky to have many terrific "toys" over the years, but I can honestly say, that buying and using my new Airstream ranks at the very top. I'm in Hawaii on a vacation right now and as I was walking along the beach I was contemplating how much more I'd be enjoying this vacation if I had SilverLeaf here. (BTW, was in your area in December -- Venice -- for a wonderful week of sunshine -- great campground there!)
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2019 RAM 2500 Limited 4x4 CC w/6.7L Cummins
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03-18-2013, 05:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BAB
I have been very lucky to have many terrific "toys" over the years, but I can honestly say, that buying and using my new Airstream ranks at the very top. I'm in Hawaii on a vacation right now and as I was walking along the beach I was contemplating how much more I'd be enjoying this vacation if I had SilverLeaf here. (BTW, was in your area in December -- Venice -- for a wonderful week of sunshine -- great campground there!)
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That's great to hear. We came back last night and instead of going into our house we all hung out in the front yard in our Airstream discussing our trip. The kids wanted to sleep in it again
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03-18-2013, 06:04 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxmakala14
That's great to hear. We came back last night and instead of going into our house we all hung out in the front yard in our Airstream discussing our trip. The kids wanted to sleep in it again |
Ps enjoy the rest of your trip.
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03-18-2013, 06:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,787
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Congradulations and have many safe camping trips
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03-18-2013, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Hmmmm....post #1 sounds like the presentation of chronic aluminitus.......
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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03-18-2013, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Excellent ... enjoy!
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2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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03-18-2013, 09:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1957 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 467
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That is wonderful!! Happy birthday to you and congrats on your AS.
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03-18-2013, 09:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Good stuff and congrats from just up the road here. We're hitting the road on Wednesday for a few weeks up north ( SC and GA). If they're good as I'm led to believe ill let you know. Btw happy bday. Just turned 40 myself in December.
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