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A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:11 am
by Redwahine
Our first day pulling our new 5er and we went 60 miles east to Biloxi. We knew the "Cruise the Coast" event would be in town starting today. But we did not know how many classic cars would be cruising the beach on Sunday before. We got up and drove doen to the beach. There is a 29 mile long stretch of highway 90 ( Beach Blvd.) that is beautiful white sand beach. Now picture that stretch filled with nothing but classic cars over 35 yrs old! A scene from Americn Grafitti? There are over 1,000 of them. People with RVs sitting in there chairs all lined up across from the beach just enjoying the view and watching the parade of cars. This was all spontaneous, cuz planned events don't start till Tues. the weather was perfect. High 70s with a cool ocean breeze. We stopped at a seafood restaurant and sat and watched the parade of cars and the miles of pristine beaches. A perfect day.
Then when we got back to the park all the empty spots were filled with giant rigs pulling enclosed car haulers. I'll try to add pictures of the cars latter. Most of mine were blurry. But here is the beach.

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Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:21 am
by Irmi
Red, what a beautiful beach! That's a great picture of your new truck & 5th wheel, too.

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:02 am
by rvgrammy1953
We just love the beach at Biloxi!!! We stay with the Navy Seabees when there....your rig looks great there and love you photo of the beach....Hope you get some photos of all the cars.....You 2 enjoy your stay....you deserve it..... ;)

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:17 am
by Travelinana
I love the beaches of the Gulf Coast...have been going since I was a little girl when I called the ocean a 'big river'.. I'm always so amazed at how they can do the fantastic restorations on the old cars and trucks. Your rig certainly has eye appeal..I think you should have swirls painted on the truck.

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:01 am
by Bethers
What a great day. See how the unplanned can make for great things. I love the beach. enjoy.

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:15 am
by Rufflesgurl
Thanks for the great pix. Looks like your first RVing adventure is going great??

Linda

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:44 am
by longdog2
Relaxing and living the good life. So happy for you. Your rig (truck and RV) look great.

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:05 pm
by BirdbyBird
Sounds like great car and people watching opportunities.... :)

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:55 pm
by Yakn1
I love Biloxi, especially this time of year!

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:59 pm
by cnq50b
Thanks for posting these pics!
Love the beach & as others have said - that is one good looking truck/rig combination! 8-) So glad you're finally getting to relax & enjoy the impromtu-ness of RV life. :D

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:42 pm
by cpatinjones
Enjoy! Love the new rig and truck!

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:22 am
by snowball
have a fun time! wouldn't that be a fun car to have as a toad? a classic but I'd want it back more than 35 years ago they are so cool looking
rig looks great we looked at Montana's when first looking at a full time whatever we started out looking at a pull trailer ended up with a 36 ft 5th wheel
the Montana's seemed really nice we looked at the Montaineer as well loved the bathrooms
sheila

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:05 am
by carolb
Yahoo! Memorable way to start a "first" road trip! :D

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:42 am
by Redwahine
snowball wrote:wouldn't that be a fun car to have as a toad? a classic but I'd want it back more than 35 years ago they are so cool looking rig looks great we looked at Montana's when first looking at a full time whatever we started out looking at a pull trailer ended up with a 36 ft 5th wheel the Montana's seemed really nice we looked at the Montaineer as well loved the bathroom sheila


DH and I both have a classic car. I have Sally, a red 1966 Mustang convertible. It would have been so much fun to have her and drive her along the beaches with the top down. It was such beauteous weather :P We actually saw a 5er towing a car behind....and a MH towing a TOAD towing a trailer with a car. We can't wrap our heads around a threesome tow setup :lol:

The bathroom on this Montana is actually part of the bed room, but with a small potty room. Doesn't work well for guests, but gives enough room for very large DH :lol:

Re: A day at the beach

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:00 am
by bluepinecones
Thanks, RED. I really needed a beach fix this week.
Love the new rig.