New Skoolie Discussion Board

[RJ]

Back to buses. This is about buses.....!

Ted -

But it is about buses - the FE Bluebird Skoolie that spent a week in my RV park that was named "Dulcinea" 

I'm tickled that Jack and you (with Miss Rita's help) figured it out.

It's somewhat fascinating to me what busnuts call their rigs, and the reasons behind those names. Which is why I brought up "Dulcinea" - because it was distinctive, different, and, I suspect, since most folks won't get it, a little bit of a "dig" to commoners by the owners. Wish I'd gotten a chance to speak to them about it. . . 

RJ

[luvrbus]

I still don't get it, wasn't Dulcinea the windmill killer Don Quixote mistress or something with him he liked

[Jim Blackwood]

I thought it was like a small shapely guitar...

Jim

[luvrbus]

My guess is the owner is the only one that knows for sure what it means

[oltrunt]

Sandra (and all).  It's quite confusing trying to figure out just where to post things Skoolie.  I tend towards this discussion but I don't think posting here is helping the new discussion board (for Skoolies) grow.  Since the introduction of the Skoolie board there have been 35 discussions on that board while there have been well over 100 discussions on this one.  Is there a way to get these comments to show up on the Skoolie board as well (or instead of) here?  I feel the current split of discussions makes for a "Town and Gown" relationship between the school bus owners and the big boys bus owners despite this not being the intended outcome.

I feel quite at home on this board because my little bus thinks she is a 'Hound hence her being named Honeysuckle Rose after Hoyt Axton's Scenicruiser despite being (a) Superior.  Ha!  Jack

[dtcerrato]

Jack makes a good point!

[oltrunt]

Ah, that damned Jack is always stirring the pot!  Jack

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Sandra (and all).  It's quite confusing trying to figure out just where to post things Skoolie.  I tend towards this discussion but I don't think posting here is helping the new discussion board (for Skoolies) grow.  Since the introduction of the Skoolie board there have been 35 discussions on that board while there have been well over 100 discussions on this one.  Is there a way to get these comments to show up on the Skoolie board as well (or instead of) here?  I feel the current split of discussions makes for a "Town and Gown" relationship between the school bus owners and the big boys bus owners despite this not being the intended outcome.

I feel quite at home on this board because my little bus thinks she is a 'Hound hence her being named Honeysuckle Rose after Hoyt Axton's Scenicruiser despite being (a) Superior.  Ha!  Jack

Jack,

I started the new Skoolie section at the recommendation of one of our members so they could post things directly related to Skoolies.  They have unique issues that we as over-the-road buses do not have.  They also build their buses a bit different than we do a many of them use Composting Toilets and carry very little water.  They have different engines and transmissions than we do so we may not be able to answer their questions about those. They also have awesome ground clearance which makes me jealous as I like to get off the beaten path, more than I am able to now in my Eagle bus.

Being a Skoolie owner, as you are, there is nothing wrong with you or them posting on the main board. I just thought it would be nice for them to have their own space to work with, for their unique issues.  Anyone is welcome to read and post on either post.  I just thought this would be easier than mixing them in with the people that have no interest in owning a school bus conversion.

It is very easy to check both topics, all it takes is changing categories.  Because you have had both types of buses, you may want to do that each time you log in.  I think there are many people that should do that, as some of the Skoolie people are very creative and are coming up with great ideas.  I have seen some school buses that would put many of our buses to shame.

I just thought I would chime in and let people know why we decided to do this.  If we discover later that other people find this to not be the best setup, we can always change it later. I would be interested to hear other people's thoughts on this.

But I understand, as I get confused every time I see your bus too.

Gary