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The group tried out a new location for a rally at Eagle Lake this year. Instead of the campground at the north end of the lake 30 miles north of Susanville, a dispersed camping and fishing access area was chosen about 5 miles farther along Eagle Lake Road. The access road down the point is rather rough but the BLM does at least fill in the major holes.

SNU Rally at Eagle Lake, Rocky Point August 2010 — See the photo gallery! Wednesday started with near record heat. Thursday and Friday were gusty as a front came through. Saturday was drizzle all day. Sunday was cool and quiet.

It’s the typical afternoon gusty winds that are blamed for the lack of water sports on the lake. It’s the alkaline waters that are considered the barrier to invasive fish species. It all makes for a special place.

SNU Folks,

The August 2010 Newsletter has been posted with links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles. See the 2010 Newsletter Page.

August Rally at Eagle Lake

Thursday August 26 to Sunday 29 the SNU will hold a rally at Eagle Lake just north of Susanville. This year we will be at Rocky Point East, a dispersed area right on the shores of the lake. The turnoff to Rock point is just beyond the BLM campground where we have held previous SNU rallies. Check this link for details, including the link to the page for GPS coordinates to the rally site

Time to renew membership for 2011

You can pay your dues online or print out the form and send it along with your check to the SNU 714 Terra Ct, Reno, NV, 89506

Note that dues have been upped to $75.

Topics in the August newsletter

Review of Crocker rally -|- Eagle Lake in August -|- Congratulations to Jerry and Dyann -|- Camping before Airstreams -|- Time to Renew -|- Food Safety

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Its about camping a hundred years ago. On exhibit at the National Automobile Museum in Reno are early 20th century automobile camping items.

See the photo gallery!

The Harrah Collection at the museum has a lot more than just some camping vehicles. The museum is well worth a visit if your travels take you through Reno.

The SNU had a weekend rally at Unionville County Park.


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The wild flowers were blooming, and a lot of sightseers were out and about.

In memories, travelogues, a special section has been set up remembering Lloyd and Ruth Brown, charter members of the Monterey Bay California Unit of the WBCCI. This is a personal story of the heyday of the WBCCI in the seventies and eighties with Lloyd’s artwork, photographs, and reminiscences.

Oregon Pipes ’93

You’ll find links to biographical information, Lloyd and Ruth’s story about the 1971 Airstream Company European Caravan, and photo galleries with many of Lloyd’s sketches and water colors.

SNU Folks

The June 2010 Newsletter has been posted! Note: Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found at there, too

June Rally at Unionville

The SNU will hold a rally at the county park in Unionville. Dates for the rally are Thursday June 24 to Sunday June 27. Unionville is off of I 80 East. About 60 miles East of Lovelock. Take exit 149 (about 44 miles from Lovelock) towards Mill City/Unionville. The road to Unionville is good gravel. The park is near the end so keep going till you see Airstreams. Be sure and bring wood for campfires. (Your routing program might take a shortcut over the mountain to the south. This route at exit 119 is not recommended,)

Topics in the June newsletter

June rally at Unionville -|- Ft Sage Rally Review -|- First draft SNU 2011 rally schedule -|- SNU 35th Anniversary Logo -|- IBT President’s newsletters -|- Region 12 newsletter -|- Airstream restorations -|- Airstream for Sale

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Ken and Keanette Sellars Show and Tell – Australian Dream RV’s. Then dig down the links! See the Sellar’s travelogue links to the International Scout Owner’s Club and May 2010 Ken and Jeanette’s trip across central Australia with photo galleries from their trip acriss central Australia in May 2010.

If you thought the Great Basin had some wide open spaces and scenic vistas, check these pictures!

Google says Alice Springs is 12,550 miles from Nevada with about 53 travel days to get there. That might be a challenge.

SNU Folks,

The May 2010 Newsletter has been posted. Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too.

May Rally at Ft Sage

Thursday May 20 to Sunday May 23, 2010 3 day Rally at the Ft Sage BLM campground near Doyle, CA Off US 395 North. Be sure and bring wood for campfires.

Note that mapping programs may route you via the south end of Hackstaff Road off the Doyle loop. This route is not recommended because of a severely deficient bridge crossing Long Valley Creek on that route.

Topics in the May newsletter

• April at Pyramid Lake
• SNU business
• May rally at Ft Sage
• Ideas and input
• Williams Werkes Rises in Southern California
• New Friends in Australia
• Wally’s books

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Squeezed between spring storms, the Pyramid Lake weekend made for a great Rally outing.

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Fifty years on: Here’s the trailer Jay and Sheri adopted as it was in its prime. It was the base for good times at a 1960 Colorado Springs rally parade. It may be that such times are in the future for this one again.

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Fifty years ago, in 1958 the 1st International Caravan was held in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. It tied in an annual meeting rally for friends that were separated only by miles, but not by common interests. The WBCCI was not three years old.

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Dale (Pee Wee) Schwamborn shares his photographs from the early days of the WBCCI.

Time to break out the rig from Winter. A full service RV park is a safe place to make sure all the systems are working. Therefore: The SNU Spring Breakout Rally!

See the photo gallery!

Check out the omlet technique, slow cooker dinners, and nothing said about bad welds on a 25 year old water heater …

SNU Folks,

The April 2010 Newsletter has been posted. Note: Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found at the link, too.

April Rally at Pyramid Lake
Thursday April, 22 to Sunday April 25, 2010 The Sierra Nevada Unit, WBCCI will hold a rally at Pelican Point, Pyramid Lake about 30 North of Sparks NV. The rally site is visible from the road and just above the lake. We’ll have shared dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Happy Hours around 3:30 or so. Other than that there will be plenty of time for fishing, hiking, or whatever suits your fancy. Be sure and bring wood for campfires. For maps and details, check the link above.

Topics in the April newsletter
Rally at Weed Heights -|- April rally at Pyramid Lake -|- Update from Frank and Carol -|- Finding the SNU -|- African Caravan -|- Unsolicited email -|- Caravan Basics

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Some folks like challenges. A 60 year old Airstream that was neglected and subject to untold terrors has been rescued and Jason has started the work to bring it back to its rightful heritage.

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Randy went out to Dog Valley to take a look at Crystal Peak. It is not a drive for the RV or even the highway sedan as the road is rather rough, but the scenery is spectacular.

See the photo gallery for Lookout Campground on Crystal Peak. Truck and tent territory here.

The Region 12 Hobo Rally in 2010 for the WBCCI had a parade and all sorts of activities for participants

See the photo gallery. Check out the parade and the 50th celebrations.

SNU Folks,

The March 2010 Newsletter has been posted

Note: Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found at the above link.

March Weed Heights Rally

Thursday March 18 to Sunday March 21 at Weed Heights RV Park is the first SNU rally for 2010. This is a full service RV park with a really nice indoor meeting room. Activities include breakfast in a bag and a crock pot pot luck. The RV Park fees are $20 per night per rig with Good Sam or AAA membership. SNU Kitty Kall is $5 per rig per night payable at the rally. Take advantage of having electricity, bring your patio lights and decorate your Airstream. We hope to see you all at Weed Heights.

Topics in the February newsletter include:

Lunch at El Charro Avita -|- Time to Rally! -|- Region 12 Rallies -|- Notes from the SNU President -|- Amateur Radio at Gillette -|- Mesquite Springs -|- Operational Notes

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One way a club rewards participation is with memorabilia. Here are a few examples from the Monterey Bay California Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International collected by Dale and Virginia during the 1980′s.

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Some of these are crafts projects, some advertising specialty like items, some just home-made certificates and recognitions. What does your club do to reinforce participation and have fun at the same time?

SNU Folks,

The February 2010 Newsletter has been posted. Note: Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found at there, too.

February Luncheon at El Charro

The next SNU lunch is Saturday February 27, 2010 11:30 am luncheon at El Charro. Located on South Carson Street, south of downtown Carson City, NV fees: $15 per person. To RSVP: hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011. See you on February 27th.

In the February newsletter

Cabela’s Lunch -|- February lunch at El Charro -|- Message from the President -|- The Poll’s Airstream -|- SNU 2009 Highlights -|- WBCCI International Rally -|- SNU announcement list -|- Caravan in Nevada -|- Open invitation to members

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The SNU managed a get together between winter storms in Verdi. Cabela’s has a nice meeting room and a grill that offers food like from the hunt.

Check out the photo gallery!

Next month is Carson City.

SNU Folks,

The January 2010 Newsletter has been posted. Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too.

January Luncheon at Cabela’s

The first SNU lunch of 2010 will be at Cabela’s Saturday, January 23, 2010. Cabela’s is located at 8650 Boomtown Rd, Verdi NV off I-80 approx 10 miles west of Reno Each person will choose their own food from the buffet line and pay for their own meal. We’ll be in one of the meeting rooms behind the cafe. To RSVP: hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011.

Topics in the January newsletter

Lunch at the Overland -|- Review of the Death Valley Rally -|- Outing at Scout Camp -|- January Lunch at Cabela’s -|- Hickison, a potential rally site -|- SNU membership

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