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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"
>

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Chris S.
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