Beers and Bays

PLF-Blue · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject:

That was, indeed, interesting! Makes me think someone needs to start a "little hitch hiker" thread where a mascot gets passed from bus to bus and documented journey across the country...

I would volunteer, BUT i am afraid i am not a good candidate given my next bit of good news/bad news. (This is a 'virtual' bar, right? Well, i have come to drink my problems away and in need of advice/encouragement)

Good news - picked up the new plates on Friday! Even found a new shifter extension customized with my name! Having a drink with the new finds now - a porter, handmade of course.

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Now for the bad news... This drink (which turned out flat in this bottle, of all things) gets a little poured out off the top for my engine builder. Yep, monday morning i was set to check in on the progress of the new engine. Come to find out, the mechanic was working over the weekend, late in the night alone at his shop. Suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. Seriously. It is sad and it sucks.

They are still sorting personal things out so hoping to get down there next week to check on the status of the where the bus was at the time of his death. Right now, i have no idea what state it is in or what has been done/not done.

I am bummed for his family and, after that, quite bummed out in how this entire first year of bus ownership has gone. I know i am new to this bus game but geez, someone tell me this mechanical shit gets settled down at some point! So far each little trip leads to major repairs. It cant go like this forever, right? Almost settled into the idea that this bus is cursed....or maybe a sign that i just need to suck it up and do everything myself....sigh. Whining over..

Tell me it gets better while i pour another drink... Crying or Very sad

(Xevin, looks like the october Pac NW trip is not gonna happen with the bus. But the wife and i are still going to travel, just gonna do it on the bikes. Yep! Motorcycle trip! )
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richparker · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:39 pm Post subject:

Fresh pint of Pinstripe Red Ale from Ska Brewing. 5.2% ABV 18 IBU

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Xevin · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7628

Bravo. That looks nice together.
I want to hear it!
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PLF-Blue · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:44 pm Post subject:

ping349n · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:59 pm Post subject:

My new favorite topic on the forum. Will be picking up my 69 deluxe project on Monday (7/20) and will post a beer and bay picture as soon as I offload it from the trailer!

PLF-Blue · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject:

Alright beer lovers -

Had a nice cool one and decided i should jump back on things and get to workin.
Got the bus up on stands and went to work tackling the exhaust studs and rusted out exhaust today.
Enjoying the finish of a tasty pilsner while the day finishes off. Didnt get much done but at least i started the task. Stud is out and one replaced but the taste of beer on my tongue dragged me away from the bus...cheers and keep on puttin

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notchboy · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject:

Sometimes I have an urge for a baloney samich over fresh cooked roast beef au-juzzzz. Sometimes I need a nasty Taco Bell stop instead of Taco Time.

A week ago I hit up a quarter rack of Rainier over the higher octane stuff on hand with better ingredients. It fueled me to fixing the BA6 on my Panel Beast.

Thats right bitches. I have BA6 heat now Twisted Evil

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zoobum · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:48 pm Post subject: Beer and Curtains

So I was working on my bus and sent a photo to a buddy to let him know my progress and thought, "Dang it I got the beer in the shot afterward." I thought it might be inappropriate to post here on the samba, but what do you know? Thanks to Pete, I found this thread and can add this photo. Enjoy!

Beer: Victory "Golden Monkey"

PLF-Blue · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject:

Hey, there ya go!
Beer makes working on the bus a much more enjoyable experience.
Cheers!
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ping349n · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:43 pm Post subject:

So does it have to be running and driving to qualify for this thread?

Fodder · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:50 pm Post subject:

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PLF-Blue · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:10 pm Post subject:

ping349n · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:27 pm Post subject:

This is a bitch of a job, but a little Sierra Nevada helps along the way. Beginning to think I may have met my beer match in some of you guys. Fortunately for me, I travel all over the south for work and get some pretty kick ass beers around here.

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Fodder · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:56 am Post subject:

notchboy · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:01 am Post subject:

goreygoreymanunited · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:47 am Post subject:

This picture was taken back in 2008, it became the cover art for one of my previous bands that year. I wish I still had this tin top double door! Spot the beer!

Xevin · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7628

Here you go Fodder, I know some bus drivers going as well. Should be the usual cast of characters. I'll text Sunnydog and see if he's going as well. I'm showing up after the Red Bull Flutag. PIR Rosecity Bug in Sunday.

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