So glad you can still remember me after all these years. I lurk around always, every few days. Thank you for saying hi! [nt]

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From the "It seemed like a good idea at the time" files

 
 By: cazalea : March 31st, 2020-12:32
My friend Steve inheirited this bus / motor coach when his dad died. It was originally a Continental Trailways cross-country coach, made for hauling passengers / competing with Greyhound. Dr H took out the 4-sp transmission, put in a 10-spd, 300 gallon fu...  

Is that a “Banksy” ? [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 31st, 2020-15:06

😂👍 [nt]

 
 By: BeckyJax1 : March 31st, 2020-20:27

This was a very entertaining story...

 
 By: mdg : March 31st, 2020-13:44
...and I love the retro photos...just don't get that kind of film grain anymore : )

Oh my! What a story!

 
 By: patrick_y : March 31st, 2020-14:12
I always wondered if owning a bus was a good idea. They seem to be a good deal considering you get so much more car for the price of a Bentley!

They are so much more expensive to own than a Bentley

 
 By: cazalea : March 31st, 2020-15:41
In every way - parking, fuel, service, towing, plumbers, electricians, etc. It's much like owning a yacht - you have your "hotel" systems and your "floating & propelling & navigating" systems. Dr H put in $200k converting and running it; Steve sol... 

Very true!

 
 By: patrick_y : March 31st, 2020-22:00
Amazing story. What an experience! Good thing you are mechanically inclined! I always wondered if owning a bus was a good idea. Now I know it isn't!

Some people lead dull lives.

 
 By: mkvc : March 31st, 2020-14:15
You are not among them.

Awesome story, Mike! Dr. No often colors our posts with music

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : March 31st, 2020-14:15
...not sure if he would have had this one in mind. Every time I drive pass San O' it's the song I sing in my head. Just give it 34 seconds!

Mike, your always interesting life tales needed more than ever these days….

 
 By: halgedahl : April 1st, 2020-14:55
What a riot! Even better than your watchmaker tales, which were a hoot, themselves. How did we ever get lucky enough to have you as a mod I'll not soon find out. Unless, that is, you have a similarly unlikely-yet-absolutely-believeable story to unfold for... 

Thanks Fred

 
 By: cazalea : April 1st, 2020-17:25
You’ve been quiet, are you doing okay? Mike

I’m can’t stop laughing 😂 my stomach literally hurts now..

 
 By: ChristianDK : April 2nd, 2020-03:03
Thank you for an other wonderful post. This one is hilarious. You make the best posts, Mike.

I had a particularly bad day today. This story is the perfect remedy.

 
 By: Ruckdee : April 2nd, 2020-05:50
Thank you for sharing. I laughed at every instance where you said "it seemed like a good idea at the time". Please stay safe and healthy during this unusual time. With best regards from Bangkok, Ruckdee