

| Subject: | Re: Friday Self-Indulgent Photo Post :) |
| From: | Chris S |
| Date: | Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:03:11 -0500 |
Thanks for sharing! Bus names and their stories always fascinated me. 2009/11/20, VW Vanagon <t3vanagon@gmail.com>: > When I first got it, there was a black cover on the front. > I had a Toyota Tacoma before that, and the license plate had the letters > "ARR" - so that was officially the first "Blackbeard". > > Given that I am a pirate history enthusiast, seemed like a natural thing to > keep the name. :) > > Besides, Blackbeard sounds so much better than "Edward Teach" and I'd likely > need a completely different paint job if I went with "Calico Jack." > And "Ann Bonney" was already taken - and is a girl's name. :) > > > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Very nice! >> >> Where does the name come from? Just curious. The bus is not black nor >> does it have a beard. :-) >> >> 2009/11/20, VW Vanagon <t3vanagon@gmail.com>: >> > Finally had a chance to snap some photos of Blackbeard today, the first >> > since the completion of the repair work. >> > >> > Self-indulgent, I know. :) >> > Can't help it. >> > I just love this van! >> > >> > *http://tinyurl.com/y95t7l4* >> > >> > In related news, I have a lightly damaged and fairly easy to repair >> > fiberglass bumper available. >> > No major cracks, just minor patching required. >> > Photos available upon request. >> > >> > Everyone have a great weekend! >> > >> > Drew, Las Vegas >> > '90 GL "Blackbeard" >> > >> >> -- >> Wysłane z mojego urządzenia przenośnego >> >> Chris S. >> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >> > > > > -- > Drew, Las Vegas > '90 GL "Blackbeard" > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
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