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12-18-2012, 02:32 PM
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Klatawa (to travel)
1965 24' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
Bremerton
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 150
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The Hoodsport, WA rally is August 16-18, 2013. Check our clubs current newsletter for info:
www.ncascadewaairstreamclub.com
It's a nice spot right on the water.
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Klatawa
(Dave & Debbie)
1965 24' Tradewind
2015 Chev Silverado HC
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12-19-2012, 11:33 AM
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#22
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3 Rivet Member
1994 30' Excella
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 101
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Thanks everybody for the invites. We will sure try to attend some of your rallies this spring and summer. We are moving over to Fort Flagler to help out for a couple of months the first of the year, but will keep track of everybody on the web. Thanks Mike
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12-25-2012, 09:08 PM
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Machinist
1971 31' Sovereign
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by monah
Mark...congrats!! We'll be around when the expanded family is ready to hit the road
Mona
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Hey there Monah... Quick question...
How do these rallies usually go down? Everyone with an AS, meeting up to camp together?
Thanks, Mark
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12-26-2012, 09:38 AM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Hi Mark - generally speaking that's what we do. The rallies are organized by members of the Wally Club (my abbreviation for WBCCI) based on their physical location. The Oregon Unit...and I'm sure our friends in Washington and elsewhere....invite AS owners who aren't yet members to join us as guests so you can get a sense of the activities & membership.
Because quite a few of our members are still working and their time is precious - our rallies usually begin Friday and end Sunday...with some starting on Thursday. Some meals are potluck, some hosted, lots of fun activities (bicycle rides, sightseeing, etc.).
Hope that helps
Mona
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12-26-2012, 10:27 PM
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Machinist
1971 31' Sovereign
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Thanks Monah!
More questions! What's the typical average age of the group members?
My wife and I are both 30. We are totally new to AS's and just picked up our AS late this fall and haven't
even had it out yet...
From an earlier post you had mentioned about having a campout in June in the Tri-citires.
I think at the moment Ill keep that in mind to shoot for. For just a trip or two do I need to sign up
with the club?
During the cold winter months I am trying to research this and that on the AS's. I have my
work cut out for me. Are you also one to talk to about advice on shining up an AS?
Sometimes I have found it easier to talk to someone that has done it before an read through pages of
posts/ blogs.
Thanks.
Mark
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12-27-2012, 11:28 AM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Hey Mark -
Feel free to ask as many questions as you want! I'll answer from the perspective of the Oregon Unit and invite others chime in. The Oregon group is a very diverse group - we have quite a few couples in their 30's with children...one who will be attending his first rally as a 1-year old in May as well as several members who are still working, just retired or long time members who are the heart & sole of our club. It's been really awesome to see those members become re-energized by the youthfullness of our members, regardless of their age.
Several of our new members have found us through social media, primarily Facebook and others come to us through our work with the local Airstream dealer in Portland. I think it's a good idea to attend a rally or two so that you get a sense of the members and the fun we have together. Can't remember if I posted a link to our Facebook page before but just in case here you go: http://www.facebook.com/OregonWallyClub?ref=ts&fref=ts
The January issue of our newsletter will have all of our rally info so when it's published I'll be sure to send you a copy. Look forward to meeting you in the New Year!
Mona
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12-27-2012, 05:08 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Mark - me again. Totally forgot to answer your ? regarding polishing. you're correct...you most definitely have your work cut out for you. We polished our '69 Tradewind...having to remove clear coat (not so much fun) and about 200 hours polishing her. The couple who are hosting the June rally polished both of theirs and also helped with ours...let me know if there's anything I/we can do to help.
Mona
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12-27-2012, 10:21 PM
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#28
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Machinist
1971 31' Sovereign
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Thanks Monah for the info on the rallies! That kind of stuff is good to know!
As far as the polishing.... I found a website I am trying to remember off hand. But I think it was
www.Vintagetrailersupply.com. They had the dual polishing head with different levels of abrasives.
Is that where I need to start on gathering equipment? I am open to suggestions.
Thanks for all the help,
Mark
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12-28-2012, 04:25 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Hi Mark....Vintage Trailer Supply is a great resource for polishing supplies...altho you won't need the cyclo polisher just yet. Varying perspectives on which circular polisher works best but we found that the DeWalt with the Velcro 3M heads worked awesome
Mona
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12-29-2012, 09:55 AM
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Machinist
1971 31' Sovereign
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Thanks Monah.
That's good to know on not needing the dual head polisher right away.
The DeWalt is of good quality to,
Thanks,
Mark
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01-03-2013, 07:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 26' Cruiser/Overlander
Kennewick
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,884
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When you get to the polishing stage I would be willing to help (time permitting). I am in Kennewick. Been down for a while but back amoung the living now.
Scott
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Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
I even sweep out the place...
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01-03-2013, 07:31 AM
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#32
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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No offense to the hard working Washington members, but just my 2 cents, Oregon is where it is at if you're a bit younger, have a family and are looking for really friendly outgoing club members to welcome you in!
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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01-03-2013, 06:04 PM
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#33
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 43
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We need a club or something here in Spokane!
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01-03-2013, 06:32 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Hi LL2....there are members of the Oregon Unit who live in Spokane
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01-04-2013, 07:51 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by monah
Hi LL2....there are members of the Oregon Unit who live in Spokane
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Are they on Air Forums? It would be great to discuss meet other AS everyone we know has SOB's
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01-04-2013, 10:29 AM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LL2
We need a club or something here in Spokane!
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There used to be a Spokane based unit - it was called the Inland Washington Unit. This is the first unit we joined about 10 years ago and after they cashed our check they went out of Business. I got a letter from the WBCCI office explaining that we had been merged into the Lacey WA unit.
A few weeks later I called the WA unit to inquire about attending our first rally (new airstreamers). They were less than welcoming, not sure that our argosy was allowed, hadn't heard of the merger, etc. They finally said they needed to confirm all this and would get back to me - they never did. I think the Lacey Unit has improved their outreach efforts since then but I joined the Oregon Unit and have never looked back.
Quote:
Originally Posted by LL2
Are they on Air Forums? It would be great to discuss meet other AS everyone we know has SOB's
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I live in the tri-cities (not quite Spokane) and hang out some here at AIR forums
Did you know the OR unit is planning a rally this June in Pasco?
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01-04-2013, 11:04 AM
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#37
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 43
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I ride BMW motorcycles and clubs can be a hassle. I can certainly understand folks wanting a more informal group setting. Politics and clubs is no fun...especially when money is involved. $90 is a bit steep to join a club especially since the WA state campground is in Olympia. IMHO.
Like my BMW aspirations.. I just want to ride and learn more about that hobby and the same can be said for this experience. I learned a lot from the Web and Air Forums has been a great resource. I just wish more folks would post picture s of their projects and become supporting members.
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01-05-2013, 04:51 PM
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#38
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Eastside
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 55
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Hi All -I checked the Oregon and North Cascades websites last week, and only the 2012 dates are listed. Also, the latest newsletters are not up.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
A few weeks later I called the WA unit to inquire about attending our first rally (new airstreamers). They were less than welcoming...
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Sadly, same here. I called to attend a rally. I was too late to sign up. I didn't get a "sorry we missed you, we'd have loved to meet you." It was more like "so sad, too bad."
I attended one rally with the Vintage Airstream group, and ran across a couple from the Alaska caravan during vacation. Had great chats with them all.
And while I'm thinking about it, can we update the event form from "luncheon" to "lunch"? No one goes to "luncheons" any more.
-quilter
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01-05-2013, 05:01 PM
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#39
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Hi Quilter....agree with you regarding luncheon The Oregon Unit rally newsletter will be out next weekend and we'll make sure to update our website. If you want to send me a message with your personal email address I'll forward you the newsletter as soon as i get it.
Mona
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01-05-2013, 09:19 PM
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#40
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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LL2, our experience the last 2 years with Oregon has been great. If we want to go to a function cool, if we'd rather go into town and check things out, or take the kids to the playground, or just hang in the trailer, there is no pressure, except someone maybe coming over with some of Doug's kick butt food to fatten us up some more. Mona's a hoot, kids love her to death, and she's a pro with sidewalk chalk.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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