Welcome To JacknDiane.net
Hey there! We’re Jack and Diane Noel. We began our journey in 2022 when we purchased our first Airstream, a 27’ FBQ Flying Cloud affectionately named Maria. She was a dependable companion for two rookies for 3.5 years, taking us on many adventures. In May 2025, we picked up our new 2025 Classic 28RBT, which we’ve named Frances. We’re filled with anticipation for the opportunities and adventures that await us in this new rig.
Our travels in 2025 took us to Jekyll Island, Georgia, the Top of Georgia Airstream Park in Helen, Georgia, and Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. These three destinations were part of our membership with the SC Coastal Airstream Club. We’ll also make several trips closer to home to our favorite places, including the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Natchez, Mississippi, Gulf Shores, Foley, and Birmingham, Alabama.
Starting as nervous beginners, with each trip we have become more confident and comfortable exploring some great new places. Each experience has helped shape us. Challenges become lessons and destinations become fond memories.
Now, we’re excited to plan longer trips, checking off our bucket list destinations and turning our dreams into reality. The road ahead is full of possibilities, and we can’t wait to embrace them.
Our pre-planned trips for 2026 include ACI Trips with the Region 3 Rally at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo Campground in Lakeland, Florida, a SC Coastal Club rally to Palmetto Cove RV Park in Cleveland, South Carolina, a Georgia on My Mind trip at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, Georgia, and Christmas on the Beach at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Our website documents our travels and experiences by location. We often revisit these posts to recall our adventures, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
2025 Wrap-up
We think back to what we thought Airstreaming was about back in 2022. We did not know anything about the Airstream Club International, and surely did not know anything about regions and club memberships. We have been able to attend several places that we would not have seen without the SC Coastal Airstream Club. We have made so many new friends on our trips with them.
We took 14 trips this year and traveled somewhere every month except January. We have traveled to MS, LA, AL, MO, GA, and SC. We finish the year with 8887 miles traveled. We have been on the road for 61 days. We spent $2128 on fuel and got an average of 13.14 mpg. Overall, a great year.
Biloxi Bay RV Resort – Biloxi MS
March 5-7 – Site #163
A weekend trip to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was enjoyable despite the strong winds. The resort, though under construction, had a nice clubhouse and pool. The trip included a visit to Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, a walk through downtown Ocean Springs, and a farewell to a friendly couple from St. Louis.
Buccaneer State Park / Waveland Mardi Gras Parade
February 18 – 21, 2022 – Site number 89
We enjoyed their stay at Buccaneer State Park, particularly site #89 with full hookups and a grassy area for dogs. We explored Bay Saint Louis, ate at Trappani’s, and attended the Waveland Mardi Gras parade, finding the experience lively.
More Pictures from the Waveland Trip
Pictures from the Beach Blvd
Picking Up Maria
First night staying in Maria went great. We stayed on the lot at Foley Rv Center. In the morning we spent our time preparing to leave and go home. So far, all is going well. Much better than expected. Plans are to leave around 9am and have safe travels back to...
Inside Maria
Spending a little time inside getting to know how everything works. We are very excited to get started with our new adventures.
Airstream of MS @ Foley RV Center
Special thanks to the staff at Airstream of Mississippi / Foley RV Center. Manager Ron Lester, Sale Representative - Richard Brown and Service Manager John Lourenssen. The staff was exceptional. They trained us on everything we needed to know and answered all your...