ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello to all, Zef and 00na Fessenden awaiting our 9 AM launch! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 1,136 Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2020 We're excited for you! And, we'll look forward to your photos. Sherry 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 We were delighted when we found out our hull number was to be 707. In 1959, Zef’s godfather Capt. C. Macatee flew the first transcontinental US commercial 707 flight LA to NY. Could there be a more perfect coincidence? We’re ready for our flight! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators topgun2 979 Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2020 So cool - let that Ollie fly. Neat plane and neat camper. Could not be happier for you guys - congratulations. Bill 2017 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Mike and Carol 1,001 Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2020 Glad to hear about the number and the history! Congratulations! Mike Mike and Carol | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Link to post Share on other sites
geokeg 5 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Zef, Here is a picture of the 707 Prototype in the Udvary Hazy pavillion of the Smithsonsian at Dulles airport. I was the Flight Engineer on the airplane when we flew it from Boeing Field in Seattle to the museum in August of 2003. This is the airplane that Tex Johnston did the barrel roll with at Seattle Seafair in 1954. 3 George and Gretchen Gig Harbor, Wa. Hull Number 178 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 we’re UPSIDE DOWN with happiness!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Waiting till we have better wifi! Staying at David Crockett for the night... some issues involving the trailer braking system, so we’ll get help from Daniel in Hohenwald tomorrow and then off home! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SNY SD UP 28 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 GOOD BARREL ROLL on that Ollie Pic. Welcome to the Ollie Family from Western North Dakota. 1 Maggie & Bryan | Arnegard, ND | 2020 LE II (Twin Setup) Hull #665 | 2010 GMC 1500 ExtCab Sierra SLE Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 1,136 Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2020 Awesome. Enjoy your night. 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
katanapilot 48 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ZEFAN00N said: we’re UPSIDE DOWN with happiness!! And just like Tex's barrel roll, it's a positive 1G maneuver and you didn't spill your drinks. Cool coffee mug. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Mike and Carol 1,001 Posted December 18, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2020 No barrel rolls in #707... 3 Mike and Carol | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Link to post Share on other sites
gatorewc 90 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Congratulations !!! 1 Erv & Sherry Hull # 650 2020 Tundra SR5 Crewcab 4X4 Link to post Share on other sites
1Lessworker 6 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 WOW so much fun ahead, Excited for you both. 1 Sue & Harold Oliver Elite II Twin bed, Hull #508, Ram 2500 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) Hello All! Thanks for the warm congratulations. We’ve made it through the newbie gauntlet! (High praise for Tucker!) This included the major face-palm moment when we realized that the “tow package” on our new F-150 did NOT include a trailer brake controller. We went down to David Crockett for the night. So peaceful... beautiful sunset through the silhouette of bare trees. Luckily, the guys at Oliver helped us find Darin Runions in Hohenwald who could install a controller on Friday morning. This pic was taken mid-morning Friday since we stopped by to ask a couple more bone-headed questions (What button do we push? What light comes on?). We think we’re going to name her Heart-A-Lee... a nautical nod to our past and the yawl we sailed for many years and the voyages we keep in memory... Ready about...Hard a lee! Thanks especially to George for the photo of the prototype. Chuck Macatee was a large influence in Zef’s openness to new adventures and self-reliance. Z’s amazed you could still fly that lady in 2003! We plan a few shake-down cruises before the hoped-for trip to see our son in Denver...late spring. Looking forward to running across you all some day...we signed up for the NOT A RALLY in May. Zef and 00na # 707 Heart-A-Lee Edited December 21, 2020 by ZEFAN00N repetitive word 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEFAN00N 19 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) #707 logo Mock-up... what you say when you are about to take a different tack... Edited December 21, 2020 by ZEFAN00N add a phrase 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ShallowGal 93 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 6:43 PM, ZEFAN00N said: #707 logo Mock-up... what you say when you are about to take a different tack... Love it! Chris & Duke Chadwell 🐾Maddie & Baxter🐾 Elite II Hull 292 2017 F-150 Lariat 3.5 EB 4x4 Lakeland, FL Link to post Share on other sites
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