A journey not without its moments.

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JLT
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A journey not without its moments.

Post by JLT » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:16 pm

As I told on another thread, I had a wee spot of trouble while traveling to Buses By the Bridge this year. Here's the whole sordid story:

http://jayeltee.blogspot.com/2016/01/bu ... y-not.html
-- JLT
Sacramento CA

Present bus: '71 Dormobile Westie "George"
(sometimes towing a '65 Allstate single-wheel trailer)
Former buses: '61 17-window Deluxe "Pink Bus"
'70 Frankenwestie "Blunder Bus"
'71 Frankenwestie "Thunder Bus"

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Re: A journey not without its moments.

Post by Sylvester » Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:18 pm

Great story! I think we have all had issues on the road that led to self repair or the help of others, including shops that will still work on ACVW's. My 65 Bug died in traffic on the way home in traffic on the highway. My brushes were so worn, so I stuck cardboard under the springs to get me home. Been there, bought the T-Shirt!
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue, I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod, The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

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Re: A journey not without its moments.

Post by JLT » Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:37 pm

I did a little editing on the article, after I realized that I'd left out another "incident" on the way down there. VWIW, the new alternator seems to be playing well with others.
-- JLT
Sacramento CA

Present bus: '71 Dormobile Westie "George"
(sometimes towing a '65 Allstate single-wheel trailer)
Former buses: '61 17-window Deluxe "Pink Bus"
'70 Frankenwestie "Blunder Bus"
'71 Frankenwestie "Thunder Bus"

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Re: A journey not without its moments.

Post by BellePlaine » Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:35 pm

Great story, JLT. Sounds like you handled the challenges with a calm demeanor and enjoyed the adventure. For me, this is what driving a bus is all about.
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Re: A journey not without its moments.

Post by JLT » Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:15 pm

BellePlaine wrote:Great story, JLT. Sounds like you handled the challenges with a calm demeanor and enjoyed the adventure. For me, this is what driving a bus is all about.
Thanks! You're right about needing that sort of attitude when driving a bus, particularly on a long trip. "It is what it is," you say, and then you roll up your sleeves and get out the flashlight or the tools.

I think John Muir understood that. There are a lot of "Don't panic!" admonitions in his book ... and he was writing at a time when most of these cars were less than twenty years old.
-- JLT
Sacramento CA

Present bus: '71 Dormobile Westie "George"
(sometimes towing a '65 Allstate single-wheel trailer)
Former buses: '61 17-window Deluxe "Pink Bus"
'70 Frankenwestie "Blunder Bus"
'71 Frankenwestie "Thunder Bus"

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