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Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-20-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,924
Posted By duncans
Jealous!

Well, I was feeling pretty proud of the progress in this years garden until I saw these last few posts. Our daily high temps the last couple of days: 62 degrees! Dang! Still wearing my woolies! Our...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,924
Posted By duncans
Orchard Spray...well, I try, this year's the year!

Oh, that citrus makes me drool! Jealous! This time of year Dave (Burnside Bob) is stuck hauling my lone Meyers Lemon in and out of our warm garage. However, it is a mighty tree, covered with tons of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-05-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,924
Posted By duncans
New Years Resolution!!!

Last year my knee was suffering and I just let my orchard spray program slide. I did the absolute minimal and was late at that. Boy, did we pay a price! In years past, I have been pretty decent abt....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-16-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,924
Posted By duncans
Desert Gardening

Wow! That is an impressive garden / yard for such a dry place. This changing World has certainly brought challenges to those who garden (and those who eat). I wonder how many trees will survive on...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 09-14-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,261
Posted By duncans
Baking Queen

I love our gas oven and use it quite frequently. I bake a lot at home and find we both feel best if the "road food" is similar to what we eat at home. We boondock a lot. We rarely eat out, especially...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-01-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By duncans
Mirror Failure

This isn't an answer to your issue, just wanted to tell my story:


A couple of weeks ago I was in the trailer and noticed an odd vibration sound coming from the bathroom. I went in to inspect and...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 08-16-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
Whoa!!!

Now just you hold your horses on that swapping cotton cord for vinyl spline....
your trailer may someday be in a fire, then what will you do with a melted spline???


Just kidding! That quote is...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 08-16-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
The Phoenix has that fuzzy / furry weather...

The Phoenix has that fuzzy / furry weather stripping placed in the notch cutout for the screen door latch...FWIW. It's a bit squished down and has plenty of room for a thirsty mosquito to squeeze on...
Forum: Photography 08-01-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,230
Posted By duncans
Picture in My Mind

Oh, I do wish that I had a photo of my Mom, in her 1960-ish dress and apron chasing after our old Airstream as it independently careened down our driveway in the October 12, 1962 Columbus Day Storm!...
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,790
Posted By duncans
To The Wife of TheNobiles

I agree with Foiled Again. For years, when our 4 kids were young, my husband was too busy at work to spend any camping time (farmer). I, singlehandedly, managed my 4 kids plus my sisters 2 kids, in a...
Forum: On The Road... 07-12-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,818
Posted By duncans
AS in Bend storage

Well, I am grateful to read that you store you AS away from your home. This will put an end to my cranking my neck around every time we are passing through Sisters wondering "is that John and Vicki's...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 06-28-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
Couch

Don't unwrap it until it is inside of the trailer. Better yet, have the delivery people put it inside the trailer.
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-18-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,763
Posted By duncans
Fabulous! Here's to many happy memories ahead! ...

Fabulous! Here's to many happy memories ahead!

Susan and Dave:flowers:
Forum: Member Introductions 06-17-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 680
Posted By duncans
73 Sovereign

Hello There!

I couldn't tell from your photos----is that a midship bathroom, twin at the tail? If so, it is a twin to our old 73 Sovereign which is now in the capable hands of our son in law and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-12-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,743
Posted By duncans
Useful tools

Rivit gun + spare rivits. Helps keep you occupied when sitting around in the evenings.:D
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-30-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By duncans
A bit of a hijack---did you convert to twins...

A bit of a hijack---did you convert to twins yourself or have it done professionally? If you did it, was it difficult? Did you create a thread or follow another thread?

I have been wanting to do...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-29-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
Catalytic Heater

Are you planning to reinstall the catalytic heater? I know that I cursed it's stink, after extinguishing before bedtime, but that heater was darned handy when out in the boonies. Just wondering....
...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-25-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
72 (73) Sovereign

Wow! That bathroom is so fresh and....white! Somehow I thought it was going to have a splash of color. But, that can be added with accessories. I keep seeing the bathroom stall with a platform across...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-16-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,924
Posted By duncans
Wow! The color on those peaches, not to mention,...

Wow! The color on those peaches, not to mention, PEACHES! Ours are the size of a small walnut. Jealous!


Susan,wife of Burnside Bob (also known as Dave, in real life)
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 04-19-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
As the previous owner of that Sovereign: Yes!...

As the previous owner of that Sovereign: Yes! That is a fabulous floorplan! Miss it terribly!

Mom
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-18-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 85,880
Posted By duncans
Smile (Squeal with delight)

" Oh, look! Another update on Super Sized Sixty Sovereign!"

I look nearly every day for your posts. My husband tells me that I need to let you know how much I enjoy following everything you do....
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 04-18-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 44,754
Posted By duncans
OK--- complete ignorance here...., why did you...

OK--- complete ignorance here...., why did you staple the flooring down? Did it come in a roll and want to roll up? How will you know that it won't expand / contract? Worry about future ripples? Does...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By duncans
Jerome, Arizona

Well, last year we left Los Alamos, visiting one son / DIL, headed West to visit another son. My husband, the navigator, directed me to Jerome, Arizona for an "interesting route". Halfway through...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-21-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By duncans
I am having phone problems...sorry if this is...

I am having phone problems...sorry if this is reposted.
Was there 5 yrs ago. 25 ft FC. No issues with narrow long curvey country access road. We pulled into park late at night in the middle of...
Forum: Boondocking 11-17-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,937
Posted By duncans
More importantly, how to de-skunk your spouse! ...

More importantly, how to de-skunk your spouse!

Dave came in the other night, after Fall cleanup into the dark, and....OMG! Dave what did you get into??!!! His response, I thought I smelled...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-11-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,707
Posted By duncans
What was once screwed in....

Good advice! We (as in Dave, known here as Burnside Bob) will have to check that.

We just returned from a 4000+ mi trip that included a teeth rattling trip to Chaco Culture Historical National...
Forum: On The Road... 09-14-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,886
Posted By duncans
Becoming Unpalatable

Backpacking lessons in Bear Country:
become very aware of your personal habits
Pay attention to how many times you wipe your hands across your clothing, face, body as you cook
Always cook away...
Forum: On The Road... 09-09-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 497
Posted By duncans
Silverton,OR to Los Alamos-San Diego-Chico-Home: looking for Suggestions

Whenever we hit the road, it has always been a pedal to the metal / gotta get there in our limited time. Or, take a picture of that roadside Historical Marker to read later, etc. Miles down the road,...
Forum: Boondocking 09-04-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,500
Posted By duncans
Boondocking emories....

When we were young, attempting to save $$ to buy a farm, my husband worked as a precommercial tree thinner in the wilds of Washington State. We usually ran on battery power, but occassionally had no...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-23-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By duncans
Congratulations! That's my dream trailer: perfect...

Congratulations! That's my dream trailer: perfect space and efficiency. What a nice change and your puppies will appreciate it, too!

Dave and I have been backpacking more this Summer. I keep...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-02-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,076
Posted By duncans
Smile I ask myself "why did I ever leave?" every time...

I ask myself "why did I ever leave?" every time we are returning home. We live in a wonderful home on a farm with a 7 acre treed "park" along a rocky creek with 2 swimming holes...I guess it is 1) to...
Forum: Our Community 06-23-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,521
Posted By duncans
Loved our Suburban, despite it's many faults...

Our first trailer, after married and had 4 kids, was a 31 ft Sovereign, TV: a 3/4 ton 1990 4x4 Suburban. I can't tell you how many miles I spent behind that wheel, our kids +/- friends or cousins....
Forum: Our Community 06-22-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,521
Posted By duncans
You can do it!

Over 50 yrs ago (gasp!), my family camped in a modified 24 ft AS, family meaning 2 adults, 5 of the "younger kids" and 1 poodle. My dad had the AS modified for midship bunks. The upper beds were...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 57,971
Posted By duncans
My Gettin' Old Thoughts....

Things I didn't consider:

I get tired of crawling in / out of our F-350 Beast and catch myself thinking " ugh! Do I want to climb out and in just for this ?" Pathetic, but true!

The F-350 is...
Forum: Roof 10-06-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By duncans
Check out IAAI. It can be pretty entertaining.

Check out IAAI. It can be pretty entertaining.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-06-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By duncans
Wikipedia says Weston, St. Joseph and Elm Grove,...

Wikipedia says Weston, St. Joseph and Elm Grove, Missouri with Elm Grove being the first.
Forum: Member Introductions 09-25-2018, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By duncans
I don't know where your systems monitor is in...

I don't know where your systems monitor is in your trailer, but ours is on the wall between the oventop and sink. This is a convenient location, as it is now on my pre-departure check list to be sure...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-22-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,828
Posted By duncans
I LOVE tow-haul mode. Use it on downhills or in...

I LOVE tow-haul mode. Use it on downhills or in inner-city / heavy traffic. It has saved me several times when someone (perhaps unaware that I can't stop on a dime) slips in front of me when there...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By duncans
Cool!

This makes me smile!
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 07-23-2018, 06:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 22,566
Posted By duncans
Like a Geode--ugly on the outside, beautiful on the inside..or Lipstick on a Pig

Our Phoenix was the lucky recipient of the above mentioned cushions that were st the Salem Rally, then at Ultimate AS. They were not sold through Ultimate Airstream, but direct from the owner. UAS...
Forum: On The Road... 07-11-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,717
Posted By duncans
Oregon Dept. of Transportation

Be sure to look up ODOT for the current bridge / traffic closures / ramp repairs for current highway repair through the Portland area. ODOT has been warning to driving public for weeks now to expect...
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,717
Posted By duncans
If you decide to cross the Cascades on the...

If you decide to cross the Cascades on the Santiam Pass and plan to visit Silver Falls State Park, you could stay at our farm--free! , and visit the Falls w/o dragging your trailer up the curves. We...
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 59,917
Posted By duncans
Where to go Next?

Brian,
If you decide to continue your travels northward, you could visit Silver Falls State Park, home to a CCC era Lodge and the Trail of Ten Falls outside of Silverton OR. And, you could stay at...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-07-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,882
Posted By duncans
70 % of all AS are still on the road today.... ...

70 % of all AS are still on the road today....


hmm..., does that mean 70% are still having someone pay the registration vs actually being out there on the road?

My guess is that this...
Forum: Our Community 07-06-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8,049
Views: 1,956,028
Posted By duncans
Yahoo! Scored!!!

Our Phoenix, who experienced a trial by fire, has had the front dinette / lounge cushions moderately stained by fire retardant, smoke and associated nastiness. I have been watching for some times for...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-06-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,023
Posted By duncans
Your trailer is a beauty! You will enjoy it so....

Your trailer is a beauty! You will enjoy it so. Be careful pulling in / out of gas stations. That tends to be where people have to cut short and drag those trailer tires up over an entrance apron /...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 07-01-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,864
Posted By duncans
We rescued our beloved Phoenix, who was stored in...

We rescued our beloved Phoenix, who was stored in a climate controlled /heated indoor storage facility. The Phoenix survived a 15 million dollar facility fire. Only one other trailer survived the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-01-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By duncans
Smile Congratulations Grandpa! That's a very nice...

Congratulations Grandpa! That's a very nice looking grandbaby! Now you have someone to bequeth your Airstream to.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-26-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By duncans
small hijack

(Moosetags Brian: you are such a nice guy. Always so supportive to everyone's endeavors . I wish I could know you in "real" life. Susan)

Welcome Barbee! That's a nice Airstream!
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,073
Posted By duncans
Hi PharmGeek, I hope you have an easy to fix...

Hi PharmGeek,

I hope you have an easy to fix problem with that AC. If not, remember how heavy those units are. My clever husband swapped out ours by himself. It is posted under the "Check Out Our...
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