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Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-30-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,407
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs down Grievance time

The "lady" in question is certainly deserving of a grievance. Actually isn't this type of behavoir exactly what the Grievance Committee was originally established for?
If someone didn't deck her for...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-26-2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By tincantom
Very good job

This was a great idea and produced some very informative responses. When there is more than one candidate the members will benefit from knowing what the candidates stand for. Unfortunately, some...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-23-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,563
Posted By tincantom
Talking I still don't understand ...

why Airstream can't let Four Winds or some Thor enity build them an "Airstream" MOHO. I know what they said about warranties and service, etc (not like there was never a problem with whether...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-04-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,563
Posted By tincantom
Jim, there's one more small but very important...

Jim, there's one more small but very important part of this section of the Constitution "...provided such members do not own another brand of recreational vehicle except such Regular Members may own...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-20-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,563
Posted By tincantom
Question SOB TVs

Some people have tried that a few years back, but guess who told them they couldn't do that? The IBT said if you use an SOB RV as a tow vehicle you MUST use the Airstream to live in (as in sleep,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-18-2008, 06:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,563
Posted By tincantom
newer motorhome

Middle TN Airstream has a brand spanking new Airstream moho with factory discount sells for about 195K. Qualifies for WBCCI membership because it's an Airstream, and it is NEW.:wally:
Forum: Community Polls 03-04-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,304
Posted By tincantom
We've owned this one, '75 25' Trade Wind, about...

We've owned this one, '75 25' Trade Wind, about two months. Last one, '93 34' Excella, for 8 years; one before that '93 30' Excella for 5 years, one before that '67 Caravelle for less than a year.
Forum: Full-Timing 02-23-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,002
Posted By tincantom
My guess is that TN does not have State Income...

My guess is that TN does not have State Income tax and therefore has attracted a lot of RV fulltimers due to that.

Tom
"If you don't wear a white hat, at least smile so we can tell you from the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-12-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By tincantom
Unhappy demise of the FTC

As a former member of the Full Timers Club I can say that they used to have a very informative newsletter. That was probably our number one reason for joining them years ago, and until two months ago...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-12-2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By tincantom
Post one yr vs two yr

Several years ago there was a proposal to merge several regions. I forget who was IP at the time, but that was one occasion when there was an effort to do something IMHO which would benefit the club....
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 07-27-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 78,236
Posted By tincantom
Wink To cook or not to cook

We used to have a trailer with just a stovetop and microwave. My wife used that as an excuse to eat out at every opportunity (almost every rally) and an occassional previously frozen something or...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-27-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,030
Posted By tincantom
Where's the beef?

That may be the few. If that is all then I agree you can't complain about those; however, it still is the only WBCCI rally where attendees receive no meals included in the registration fee. That said...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-26-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,819
Posted By tincantom
Smile Missing CAC member

Thanks Dwight for providing the CAC background and to those who furnished the applications online. I had to change the email address when Peoplepc stopped supporting wifi connections, new contact is...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-21-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,030
Posted By tincantom
Post Gonzales, LA

We attended the Pelican State Rally in Gonzales about two years ago and found the facilities pretty nice. We parked on gravel with full hookups. The facilities could handle a pretty large group...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 06-08-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,634
Posted By tincantom
Membership solution??

That is what IBT is trying to sell - Lot's of Four Winds owners jumping ship to fill the WBCCI ranks. Sorry - it ain't gonna happen! But then I suspect you know that, right?;)


Tom
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-27-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,177
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs up I hope there was more than one Region 6 Unit...

I hope there was more than one Region 6 Unit voting that way, but I'm glad to report the TN Unit will cast ~50 votes against as well as against any amendments to the MOHO motion.:D
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-24-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 14,743
Posted By tincantom
Post WBCCI Unit near PC

The nearest WBCCI Unit to Panama City, FL is the Pensacola, FL Unit. They are located just off US 29 in McDavid, FL which is north of Pensacola. The Unit maintains an Airstream only campground...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-14-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,229
Posted By tincantom
I'm a 13 year member and no way that is long...

I'm a 13 year member and no way that is long enough to allow me to drive around in an SOB and retain membership. You can call it what you will (Legacy, Associate or Grandfather), but I don't think we...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-14-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,216
Posted By tincantom
Good solution

[quote=Leipper]It seems that someone spending more than $100k for a motorhome could get a BaseCamp for a toad to maintain membership qualifications in the WBCCI as is ... ;-)[quote =Leipper]
...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-14-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,216
Posted By tincantom
"This motion came out of a special committee...

"This motion came out of a special committee created by the
International President to meet an emergency situation brought on by
Corporate Airstream’s announcement of their getting out of the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-29-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,534
Posted By tincantom
past, past

As a past Unit Pres (Pensacola FL Unit) and past Intra Club Pres (CAC) I guess I qualify, but as someone else said, "my (our) influence is waning". My wife, tho not an internet junkie, is 1st VP of...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-22-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 14,646
Posted By tincantom
Jacob has an excellent notion above. An...

Jacob has an excellent notion above. An organization for all aluminum trailers. It'd be 95% Airstream anyway, but it'd be cool to see the Silver Streaks, Streamlines, Avions, and others.

I have...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-21-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 13,896
Posted By tincantom
Red face Not built by Airstream?

2 more cents, Details , details
ITOWAIR

You do realize that this was built from Wally Byam's plans sold before he began manufacturing trailers, right?:D

I know, it wasn't built by...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-06-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 19,840
Posted By tincantom
Cool Answers?

I had the opportunity to scan the March issue tonight. To answer your question, it all seems to be one side of the "issue" in this issue. There is an article by the Chairman of the "study committee"....
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-04-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,094
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs down Invalid

Back to the original post, the motion may be invalid for another reason. Am I wrong or did the maker of this motion refer to the membership in the "Airstream RV Owners Association"? If so, this...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-02-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 27,949
Posted By tincantom
Red face Four Winds Folly

Just happened to be talking with a service tech at an RV Service Center in Pensacola, FL yesterday. He happened to be working on a couple of Airstream products. When I asked if he had heard about the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-26-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,262
Posted By tincantom
Yes, I'm pretty sure the adjustments will let me...

Yes, I'm pretty sure the adjustments will let me use whatever settings I need. I'll try contacting Concorde as you suggest.

Thanks:)
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-20-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 27,949
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs down The poll

I've said it before, but if I haven't said it here NO.
When I first joined WBCCI we were voting on whether or not to allow B-vans and squarestream mohos in. For all the same reasons now being used...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-17-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,262
Posted By tincantom
Question Charging AGMs

I have two group 27 Concorde AGM batteries which I installed about one year ago. I also have 4 solar panels charging thru a Trace inverter/charger. The solar and inverter were orinally installed by...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-17-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 196,181
Posted By tincantom
Talking pickin' little

Always loved the sound of a guitar, especially acoustic, finally after retiring for the second time I started trying to learn to play one. Wish I had started a long time ago, but enjoy jam sessions...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-14-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,305
Posted By tincantom
Hi Neil, As a veteran ('68 - '70) of 22 yrs in...

Hi Neil,
As a veteran ('68 - '70) of 22 yrs in the military I have the greatest admiration for those who have and are serving our country. May they all come home safe soon.
CW4, USA (Ret)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-14-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,492
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs up ah-h-h progress

Started tent camping as a youngster. My first few years in the Army cured me of ever wanting to do that again. After the Army we camped in a Chevy hi-top van with a reclining rear seat complete with...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-14-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,094
Posted By tincantom
Sorry folks. I guess I lost track of where I was...

Sorry folks. I guess I lost track of where I was way off topic here :(
Appologies,
tom
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-14-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,094
Posted By tincantom
Unhappy Airstream and MOHOs

Airstream thought they could sell 5th wheels because it was a hot mareket at the time. Then a few years later they thought the same thing about the big MH market. I'm not sure they had that much...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-13-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,094
Posted By tincantom
Question Why did you originally join the WBCCI?

I don't know why you originally joined this club, but for me I had long wanted an Airstream for a lot of reasons. Imagine my surprise when I found out that it made me eligible for a great long...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 02-12-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,832
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs up How long in China?

Jerry,
How long will yo be in China? When will we see you in TCPC?:)
Enjoy!

tom
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 02-11-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,832
Posted By tincantom
Thumbs up More on FLState Rally

We've been many times and always enjoyed it.:D In fact we find it a better overall rally than International many years. Your registration fee includes water, (rally) electric and a dump at the end of...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-04-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,320
Posted By tincantom
Exclamation Raising the roof

If the entrance to your shed is not level, take care that the angle doesn't make the rear (if elevated) or front (if below level) the high point. I saw this happen with a cover built with a slight...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 02-04-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,662
Posted By tincantom
Try driving east about 200 miles to Knoxville if...

Try driving east about 200 miles to Knoxville if you want to see competition for that construction trophy. We spend the summer just south of Crossville, TN. The Cumberland plateau is a great place...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-04-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 995
Posted By tincantom
fulltimin'

Hello to all. We have been AS owners since 1993, WBCCI members since 1994 and have been living full time in our AS since 1998. Our current one is a '93 34' Excella, but we started with 19' which had...
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