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07-26-2005, 03:27 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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It happened!
A few months ago I posted a sad tale about my trip to Northern California to not purchase an Airstream TT. This post is to tell of a great trip to New Mexico where I did purchase my first Airstream. I had set my travel limit at 500 miles this time (last trip was 900 miles). I was contacted by a forum regular who was selling his "newer" trailer, a 1975 Trade Wind. We talked, exchanged pictures and came to an agreement. Things could not have gone better. I made the trip to Navajo Dam, NM which is just under 500 miles, met with the owner and closed the deal. Everyone loves pictures, so here goes!
These shots are from the campground at Abe's Motel and Fly shop in Navajo Dam:
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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07-26-2005, 03:30 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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The San Juan
No way could I resist a day of flyfishing since I was on one of the best trout rivers in the west. The afternoon hatch was great and I landed more then a few on BWO #20.
The San Juan
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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07-26-2005, 03:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
1976 27' Overlander
Richmond
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Congrats
Love the photos!!!
We all like a story with a great ending!!!
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"Abe" & Melissa Lincoln
1976 Overlander "Spirit"
2020 GMC Denali Duramax
Hensley Hitch
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07-26-2005, 03:32 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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The trip to Phoenix
Between Navajo Dam and Phoenix is a lot of nothing! Here is a shot of Ship Rock:
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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07-26-2005, 03:33 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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On the road
Here is a shot of me and the big boys at Little America in Flagstaff.
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07-26-2005, 03:35 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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Trouble ahead
It looks like the weather is about to change. This shot is just north of the Verde Valley on I17
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07-26-2005, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Airstream. My first was a 75 Tradewind and I still am in touch with the current owner.
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07-26-2005, 03:41 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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Home safe and sound
The final shot is at my house. The trailer pulled great with my 4.7 V8 Tundra and the Prodigy break system once setup was perfect. Now that I am an Airstream owner, I hope to be meeting more forum members in the near future!
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07-26-2005, 03:45 PM
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2004 28' Classic
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Loved the pictures and welcome to the wonderful, wonderful world of Airstreaming. 
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2004 28' Classic
2004 F-350 6.0 Dually
Air#5766 / TAC#NC-5 / WBCCI#2167 / TCT
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07-26-2005, 11:17 PM
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beautiful!!! what a shine..............
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07-27-2005, 03:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
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Originally Posted by azflycaster
A few months ago I posted a sad tale about my trip to Northern California to not purchase an Airstream TT. This post is to tell of a great trip to New Mexico where I did purchase my first Airstream. I had set my travel limit at 500 miles this time (last trip was 900 miles). I was contacted by a forum regular who was selling his "newer" trailer, a 1975 Trade Wind. We talked, exchanged pictures and came to an agreement. Things could not have gone better. I made the trip to Navajo Dam, NM which is just under 500 miles, met with the owner and closed the deal. Everyone loves pictures, so here goes!
These shots are from the campground at Abe's Motel and Fly shop in Navajo Dam:
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Congrats! It's a Beauty!
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
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'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
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07-27-2005, 05:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2004 19' International CCD
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Great pix! You should submit the "weather changing" shot to the photo of the month. Beautiful. ENJOY!!!
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07-27-2005, 07:17 AM
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Photo technique
You've also discoverd "Airstream Photography!" Clever self portrait in the very first picture. All one needs is a camera and SHINY AS. Congratulations on acquiring this beauty.
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07-27-2005, 08:34 AM
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2002 25' Safari
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Another shot
Here is the cropped version of the shine>
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07-27-2005, 11:32 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
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Great pics! Just love the self portrait! Congrats and hope you have as much fun as I do!
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07-27-2005, 01:29 PM
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Congrats on your new purchase. May you enjoy many years of happy camping in your shiny new toy. 
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"For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move."
Robert Louis Stevenson
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07-27-2005, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Gosh - what a nice shiney trailer, great pictures - really enjoyed them - must have bought it from a really great guy
Ken J
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07-27-2005, 04:40 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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A great guy!
Yes I did!
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07-27-2005, 04:47 PM
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az, are you the flycaster that I have encountered on line playing hold-um?
(my site name is either "Iver" or "Hodari" and it could have been on "Poker School" or "Empire")
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2005 PS Excursion Diesel, name: "Private Excursion"
2006 28' Safari SE, "General Revelation"
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07-27-2005, 05:37 PM
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2002 25' Safari
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Negative on the online poker. If I did that I couldn't afford the Airstream!
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