Posted by Mark on Thursday, January 14, 2010,
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Research
We pulled the kids from school and made a research trip to Denver yesterday to take a closer look at the RV option.
One of the booths offered face painting at the show, which effectively held Kelly captive at their booth, and the neighboring booths for over 45 minutes while Trevor and I tried to lose Ethan inthe maze of campers. We couldn't shake him but is was fun trying.
Here are our current options: Class A diesel bus (MCI, Wanderlodge, overpriced RV) 5th Wheel Camper Travel trailer
On our recent trip, our family designers came up with these possible bus plans. Take note of which songs are playing on the external speakers, and where everyone is sitting, among other important details.
Can you guess who drew which bus?
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This is on the East side of Utah at 80mph, floating along. Just after the roof carrier opened slightly and released some things that we had to go back for. Have you ever seen a guy dart back and forth across 2 freeway speed lanes of traffic in a narrow canyon with 60MPH winds blowing the dolphin their child won at Circus Circus back down the canyon along the center median while he chases it, and the sleeping bags and arm floaties? Well, if you DO see him, cut him some slack, drift into the ot... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark on Monday, January 4, 2010,
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bus hunting
... and it's probably a good thing. You can get too much of a good thing. We looked at a famous guitar makers bus today, and it was OK. It was expensive, and I am leaning toward a different bus. I do like the Wanderlodge a lot- the finish, the strength of the walls and drawers and sheer number of gauges... But the motor coaches have a lot going for them as far as space goes. There are several highway coaches for sale in Montana that I know of.
Posted by Mark on Sunday, January 3, 2010,
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bus hunting
We started out early from the Embassy Suites breakfast hotel, and headed across the sometimes painted desert for Pahrump Nevada. There were 2 buses there, and another option we hadn't considered before...
Ethan is reviewing the basement storage in this 1975 MCI bus- previously used as a prison bus for immigration in California. It came complete with graffiti etched into the paint in the back and a stainless steel bathroom, and prison bars on the bathroom window. It's stripped out inside (no se... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark on Saturday, January 2, 2010,
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bus hunting
We took a close look at 'Oh My Gosh' in Mesquite Nevada this afternoon. 40' long, very nice bus. After reading about Blue Birds for so long, it's nice to put hands on this ride. Indeed, it's not cheap paper-thin construction, it is solid, built as if it was destined for use by a large family. The latches are all heavy duty, the hinges rock solid, the general feel of the bus is sturdy. Walking upon the roof, it doesn't 'bend a little' when you walk across- the doors are heavy etc etc etc. Oh, ... Continue reading ...
Read this blog in chronological order by clicking Dec 2009 in the archive, then the title 'On the Road to Bussie'. Then, select 'next post' at the bottom of each entry ...
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