That '70s Guy

Throughout the weekend at Oak Grove Resort, we met some wonderful individuals including a Tin Can Tourist that parked his ’68 Buick Wildcat in front of our ’68 Surfin’ Safari. We also camped next to a guy who is in the process of restoring a 70’s Ambassador.

As we were talking, he was marveling over the condition of the Safari and couldn’t believe how original it was. I too, am very happy that the only thing we have had to change are the cushions and covers for the gaucho and couch. However, I have always wanted to strip an Airstream down to the shell and do a complete restore and build it “my way”…but after looking into his eyes…

…I truly appreciate the condition of the Safari. I don’t have to replace the floor…I don’t have to worry about making sure the refrigerator works…and the furnace, don’t even get me started on that.

As he was camping in an SOB, I was able to sit in the Safari, show her off and enjoy the weekend with my family.

…However…it would be really cool to get another trailer and build her up…and of course, I would have the Safari to go camping with…hmm…

Oak Grove Resort, Holland, MI

Over Memorial Day weekend we stayed at the Oak Grove Resort in Holland, MI and boy did we have a great time. When I arrived Friday evening (dropped Kim off a day early) she had a wonderful surprise for me. A gentleman named Don walked up and and asked about the Airstream, Kim shared with him what she knew...at which point he got VERY excited and began to share with her that he was a Tin Can Tourist and owns a 1930's Bowlus (the exact year escapes me). To her, he was speaking a foreign language, however, she told him that he needed to come back when I arrived because I would be just as excited as he and we could probably talk all night about our beautiful Vintage kin (when I finally did arrive, we did talk for hours...and his Bowlus is beautiful!).

She then gave him a quick tour at which point he asked what year the Safari was and she told him it was a 1968...again he got REAL excited and dashed away. He pulled a 1968 Buick Wildcat up to the Surfin' Safari and they took this wonderful picture to surprise me...and boy did it!

After talking with Don for quite some time, I realized how cool it would be to attend a rally. So I am in the planning stages to attend my first rally (probably next summer). I'm not sure which one it will be...but I can't wait!

Up next...Camping next to another Airstream freak who is restoring a 70's trailer...sucks to be him...

And then...The Hungry Horse Campground in Dorr, MI.