z G a ¢ and retro chic, the Ajr- ~~. And so when more than starled ‘to look a little sur- ’ real. “Byam Caravan Club Inter- - Streamer trailer way back ‘the world - complete with " rallies, . swinging Airstream sin- “gles, and 10,000 members. “the club is run on a not-for- are relatively inexpensive. _ Mers are older and retired,” “. says Peltier, who works in _ Airstream alert! Retirees roam the By JOANNA WONG STREAMLINED, SHINY, stream trailer looks like il could have ‘popped straight oul of a science fiction flick from the 1970s, thirty Airstreamers invaded the Thornhill Community Grounds last week, things “Its a club. We do car- avans all round the world,” says Gerry Peltier, a new member of the “Wally national,” As Peltier explains, Byam isthe guy respons- ible: for inventing the Air- in 1934, According to the club’s website, Byam’s attach- ment to trailers began early — while growing up as a sheppard boy in Ore- gon, Byam lived in a small two-wheeled wagon. Today,--Byam's early love. of trailers has grown into the biggest RV club in a magazine, a “free wheeler club” for ‘According to Peltier, LAST WEEK more than thirty Americans and their Air- stream trailers invaded the Thornhill Community Grounds. The group is part of a caravan club that sees seniors tour the world in identical trailers. profit basis and the trips details.” “Most of the caravan- ders. and I don’t have to worry about Peltier admires the dedica- tion of the club’s caravan lea- caravan’s cooperative atmo- sphere that helps things -go smoothly. The closely knit caravan- ners share meals and perform a ee New. Orleans as an insur- -ance -adjuster. “Some of them even do it full time.” Peltier and his caravan- ning. compadres are curr- ently touring the northwest :/On-a seven-week. caravan trip called the “Yellow ‘Head Trail.” “:- The tour sees Airstrea- .mers wisk through sites _Such ay the, inside passage, ferry, Ketchikan and a ‘tour’ of the Kitimat Alcan: planty:.:. “Tt's* preat)” enthuses’ * ‘Peltier. “Everything is a “range of stuff I like to do “It’s all volunteer.” he says. “And it can be a pain trying to keep all these people happy.” Not to mention the logisti- cal nightmare having 32 RVs travel simultaneously along narrow winding roads like Highway 16. “We don’t like to travel real close because it isn't safe,” says seasoned Airstreamer Ken Mexico.;..-Eyeryone “poes:-at their’ own ‘pace.’ vr McGill, a native of Toledo, Ohio, says it’s the Airstream variety of volunteer jobs on a rotational basis. “You meet a lot of neat people — it’s a great way to see the country,” he says, adding that Canadians have been “super friendly.” According to Peltier, most observers greet the Airstrea- mers and their delirious on- slaught of silver with a mixture Of curiosity, and. confusion. So far, no otie’s been con- cemed . the caravanning: crusa-. '- ders-are-a cult °° “We're too old for that,” Peletier laughs. The Horse Backed into my Car! The feisty grey mare bucked wildly in its stall, as Sandra Rogers tried to groom her. “Sandral" Mrs. Rogers rushed over. “You'd better let me ride Velvet for our trail tide. She's overexcited. Take my old reliable horse, Betsy.” Out on the trail ride, Mrs. Rogers fed Sandra to thelr favourite field. “How about a gallop to calm Velvet dawn?” “lll try to keap up on ‘old reliable’ here," Sandra grumbled, ; The horses ripped into a galiop that left the riders breathless. : _ “Mrs. Regers checked her watch. “It's late, Let's go back by tha highway. Remember to stick to the side of the road.” As they got onto the highway, a car approached with lhe Kagles inside. Stanley Kagle was being his usual grumpy self. “Will you lock at that? More animals on the road!" His wife sighed. “We're in the country, remember? For that nice relaxing drive | had planned?” Stanley approached the horses. “Slow down, Stanley! That lady's having trou- ble with har horse!" Velvet was rearing up on her hind legs. Mrs. Rogers struggled to keap her at the side of the road. “EASY, GIRLI" Mr. Kagle kept driving. "Careful Staniey!” his wite cried. "Whe knows what that horse will do next?!” “No horse is golng to control ME. I'll decide where | go and when,” Stanley gripped the wheel. “I'll Inch up slowly and pass It on the BE THE JUDGE AY GCLAPRE BERNSTELN other side of the road.” “ls that wise?” his wife wondered. “Wall, I'm not going to follow them at 3 miles an hour. | want to be home in time for Sunday nigh! football.” “Well be careful,” his wifa moaned. “Don't worry, fam...” Stanlay grunted as he pulled out to pass the horse. “Augh! Stanleyt Watch out!” Velvet had jumped so far out that she ended up right in front of the car. “MOMIH VELVETIIN!" Sandra scraamad as she saw her horse knocked off its feat. Both Mrs. Rogers and the horse suffered injuries. Mrs. Rogers sued Stanley, In court, Mrs, Rogers was stil on crutches. “Your Honour, Stanlay saw that | was having trouble handling Velvet. He shouldn't have tried to pass me.” “Your Honour, | was extremely cautious,” Stanley shook his head, "I slowed down and | moved into the opposite lane, That crazy horse suddenly jumped in front of my car. I'm not responsible for the sudden unpredictable actlons of a horse.” Was Stanley negligent? You! Be the Judge. Then look below for the decision. SPONSORED BY Phone: 638-0354 TERENCE WRIGHT LAW OFFICES TRIAL LAWYER sINnceE 1985 Serving the Pactfic Northwest TERENCE WRIGHT Criminal and Family Law and Civil Litigation Free Initial Interview for I.C.B.C. and Personal Injury Claims 201-3219 Eby Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4R3 Fax: 635-2919 and brevity, the legal issues im the case have calurnnistConyright 2002 Halka Enterprises, €30-12 VOU! BE THE JUDGE - DECISION: “Pay up, Stantey,” held Judge Patty, “When passing a horse and rider, a driver must be cautious and even stop the car if necessary to avold a collision. It was obvious that Velvet might change its path since Mrs. Rogers was having trouble controlling her.” Today's cntunin is hase on a case from fititisty Columbia. if you have asinilar problem, please consult Terenice Wright Law Offices a i ince, We are proud to bring your some of the current legal Issues from across the country for discussion and debate, To provide compelling retin we have fictionalized the names, the characters and the scenario [nthe case, Any resemblance to real peaple is purely cutricklental, tn the interest of clarity heen greatly reduce! and simplified. Glilre Bernstein is a lawyer and nationally syndicated er In yuur prov- “NEW AIRSTREAMER Gerry Peltier shows. off his “Wally Byam Caravan Ciub Interna- tional’ Badge. 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