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For many "Airdreamers," the opportunity to enjoy a weekend in the great outdoors within the comfort of an Airstream is an epic one. Recently, we connected with the folks at The Car Connection and gave them the chance to fulfill that dream.

Good morning, imagination. What do you have for me today? 

Tim Flannery was a Major League Baseball player. Tim Flannery is the third base coach of the San Francisco Giants, with whom he’s won two World Series rings. Tim Flannery is an avid surfer. Tim Flannery is an accomplished, award-nominated musician who has released 11 albums in 15 years. Tim Flannery is an Airstream enthusiast. Tim Flannery is a dad, husband, brother and son.

Airstream has released the brand's first "Live Riveted" stories feature video in a continuation of the company's Live Riveted campaign designed to capture the spirit of the Airstream lifestyle. The video focuses on Tim Flannery – champion baseball coach, musician, surfer and philanthropist, and showcases personal and inspiring stories capturing his passion for living life to its fullest.

1. Live for the adventure: “It’s about the journey, not the destination” really rings true. The #LiveRiveted lifestyle allows us to live riveted to whatever inspires us for the day, wherever it may be.
2. Don’t be limited by long trips: Sometimes a spontaneous weekend getaway to a nearby campground or new city is just as thrilling as the 3-week cross-country adventure you’ve been planning for months. Plus, the short trips will certainly tide you over until you can get to the extended adventure.
3. Ask your friends for advice: One amazing thing about the Airstream community is the members’ love of sharing their travel experiences, both good and bad. Whenever you come across another Airstreamer, do yourself a favor and ask them for their tips on where to visit. Plus, our Facebook page (link) is a great resource for people to connect and share travel tips.
4. Prepare for strangers to become friends: The locals are the folks who know the area best (and often have tips for some of the best places to visit). Ask them for input and get to know their stories. Before you know it, they’ll be asking to check out the inside of your Airstream and you may be inviting them to stay for dinner!
5. Document your adventures: Imagine yourself 1 year from now, wanting for warm weather so badly and counting down the days until you set off on another adventure. There’s nothing better during that time of longing than being able to look back at photos from past trips and read through travel journals about your time on the road.
6. Pack smart: Packing layers is key for your road trip travels. You’ll be able to add or subtract based on where you stop and where you’re staying. And have a bathing suit handy – you never know when you’ll want to take a dip in the lake or a splash in the ocean.
7. Plan your trip’s camping spots: Great resources are available online to find RV parks in the areas you’re visiting. Check out Go RVing for a list of campgrounds by state. And explore the idea of boondocking if you’re feeling adventurous! Check out some great boondocking tips from fellow Airstreamers here!
8. Get input from your travel companions: Before planning out your summer trips, sit down with your significant other, your family or your travel buddies and talk about your travel dreams, bucket list items, and new places you’d like to visit. You may come up with something different and unique to try!
9. Be open: Sometimes the best travel is the unexpected travel. A different route, a detour, an unexpected overnight stop… all of these may open your eyes to some of your favorite and most memorable experiences yet.
10. Get the guide: New to Airstreaming? Get “The Newbie’s Guide to Airstreaming” and you’re sure to start your summer travel off on the right foot. 

I am going through old and treasured books in my home when I come across one called “Idea Catcher” that I’d purchased in Carmel, Calif. in 1997. It’s actually a journal and at the top of each page is a writing prompt – a simple quote or a suggested exercise meant to spur the imagination.

This one belongs to actor Matthew McConaughey and his much-discussed acceptance speech at the Academy Awards when he won for Best Actor.

Back in 2002 when I trained to be a professional coach, one of the things stressed in the program was the importance of being coached ourselves on a regular basis. If the idea is that we in this profession are often taking smart, hardworking people to another level, why wouldn’t we want that for ourselves?