Podcasts about volkswagen bus

Get ready to hit the road and satisfy your sweet tooth on June 2, 2024, as Destination Celebration commemorates International Volkswagen Bus Day and National Rocky Road Day. Join us for a journey filled with nostalgia and adventure as we celebrate the iconic Volkswagen Bus, a symbol of freedom and exploration. Then, indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts with a delicious serving of rocky road ice cream. Hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson invite you to join the ride and treat yourself on Destination Celebration.

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Join Kevin Killeen as he encounters a mother and daughter embarking on a summer road trip in their vintage Volkswagen bus. Despite lacking air conditioning, this Minnesota duo sets out on a memorable journey, capturing attention wherever they go. They share the joys and challenges of traveling in their beloved VW bus, cherishing the charm it brings. 

In this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California with Tom Moloughney Sr. Editor for InsideEVs, for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz, which will arrive in the United States in 2024 with retro design cues and modern technology.

The citizens of Santa Cruz and the surrounding oceanside towns and tree-lined hamlets may hold an unofficial record for their entrepreneurial ways. Creativity rules small businesses, from bespoke bicycle makers to artists to Annie Wolff Patsch. Wolff Patsch and her husband, Adam Patsch, combine their last names without a hyphen. The unique pronunciation and the former's upbeat personality are the reasons she's mostly known as Annie. It's the only name on her business card as the founder of Brew Cruz. A 1964 Volkswagen Bus is showcased at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz. Image © James Raia/2023. While co-host Bruce Aldrich was on vacation, I interviewed Annie for this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. I interviewed Annie as part of a media trip to the central coast city. Annie's enterprise is a two-vehicle proprietorship, a 1989 Thomas International school bus and a 1964 Volkswagen Van. It's known as Santa Cruz's Original Brewery Tour. It's "fueled by local craft beer," reads the back of Annie's card. The bus is named Betty Jane; the van is Slowboy. Reasons are detailed. Approaching a decade ago, Brew Cruz was established after a seven-month renovation of the school bus. Purchased in San Francisco as an abandoned vehicle of a disbanded band, it's redone in funky chic. Annie bought a one-way ticket to San Francisco, bought the bus and drove it home. A beer drinker with a business plan, Annie and other drivers take passengers on pub tours and various, sometimes unbound, celebrations. The bus has a captain's swivel chair with one arm, a living room-style sitting chair, shiny wooden floors and other endearing qualities of any customized school bus. "On my gosh; At this point, I wish that I had kept sort of a journal, an Anthony Bourdain-like "No Reservations" or "Kitchen Confidential" situation," Annie said. "I've been doing it for so many years, the memories are expansive and there hasn't been a bad tour, except for maybe one. "Most of the memories just revolve around joy and reconnection, some hilarity, some inappropriateness, which of course means what happens on the Brew Cruz, stays on the Brew Cruz." While accompanying larger groups was fine, a more intimate option soon seemed wise. The 1964 VW bus at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz takes guests around town. Image © James Raia/2023 "I knew when I was searching for a secondary vehicle I wanted something smaller to be able to facilitate small groups and to be able to get around town easier," Annie said. "I knew I wanted to get a VW bus. I mean, whose dream is it not to at some point drive or own a VW bus, especially if you have some sort of family nostalgia." The result is a 1964 VW van. For several years, the 13-window microbus has been parked in front the Dream Inn, the surf city boutique hotel perched along West Cliff Drive and overlooking Cowell Beach. It was purchased a few cities away after a national search. It's a perfect match. The hotel celebrated its 60th anniversary in March. The VW bus, its myriad siblings still surfers' favorites, will soon turn 60. Guests of the hotel are often passengers on the facility's unofficial mascot. Whether she's driving the International or VW to brewpubs, parties, weddings or a wake, the small business on wheels personifies the city's work spirit and history. "Everyone had one; everyone had a story," Annie said. "My own mother-in-law had a VW bus that she towed my now husband around in for most of his young life. And Santa Cruz? Our funky beach town? It has many of those stories. "It's almost instantaneous when the bus goes out that somebody's going to walk up and start chatting or asking questions about it or regaling their own stories. But the younger generation I love because, whether they'll ever drive one, with popular culture trends, you could argue they (the buses) never went away. They are definitely considered cool in cross-culture now." Not long ago,

In 1979, musician Chuck Surack started a business in Fort Wayne called Sweetwater Sound by creating a mobile recording studio in a Volkswagen Bus. Fast-forward a bit more than four decades, and Sweetwater has evolved into one of the nation's most prominent e-commerce sites for musical instruments and audio gear, with $1.6 billion in sales for 2022. Surack and his wife, Lisa, had total ownership of the company until 2021 when they sold a big stake to a private equity firm. The Suracks have used that money to help further their already extensive philanthropic giving. Chuck also has more time to focus on Surack Enterprises, a collection of companies unrelated to Sweetwater, including several that stem from his interest in aviation. And that's the reason why Chuck has been in the news in Indianapolis in recent weeks. The Indianapolis Airport Authority wants to decommission the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, a move that's supported by the city of Indianapolis due to the site's attractiveness for redevelopment. Chuck is helping lead the charge to persuade the Federal Aviation Administration to deny permission to decommission the heliport. Chuck has a helicopter charter company that uses the heliport, but he also joins aviation experts and the Indiana Department of Transportation in arguing that the heliport is uniquely positioned to advantage of new developments in urban aviation. That includes electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically. In this week's edition of the IBJ Podcast, Surack sheds more light on his decision to sell a controlling stake in Sweetwater and step away from day-to-day operations. And he explains the reasoning behind his desire to keep the heliport open. The IBJ Podcast is brought to you by Taft.

How to deeply have a relationship with your home, your time and your place in history.  How honoring those who came before us helps us have gratitude for our contemporary lives.  Confronting the uncomfortable as well as the beauty in history.  The healing power of getting invested and interested in what we are doing creatively, whether we use our hands or not. About Kate: Kate Wood grew up criss-crossing the country with her educator parents and two brothers in her family's Volkswagen Bus, visiting house museums, battlefields, Main Streets, and wildlife sanctuaries. Today she is an award-winning preservationist, real estate broker (with with Patricia A. Hinkein Realty in Germantown) and principal of the full-service historic rehabilitation firm, Worth Preserving. Recognized as the go-to expert on properties of exceptional character and integrity, Kate partners with clients to unlock the potential of old buildings using her unique skill set and extensive network of trusted resources. Preservation is Kate's passion, rooted in over 15 years' experience as the CEO of a major organization advocating for New York City landmarks including the iconic 2 Columbus Circle and Central Park West skyline. A sought-after public speaker and authoritative source for The New York Times and other media, she was recruited to teach preservation planning, advocacy and law at Columbia University and to co-author the book, Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York, published in two editions by Monacelli Press. Today she is a regular presence on CIRCA Old Houses. www.worthpreserving.com Music credit: "Song We Came To Sing" by Living Roots livingrootsmusic.com

Something I know Danny Bonaduce loves is returning, from Volkswagen. And its totally groovy. What is it?

Volkswagen viert feest. Het merk is 75 jaar in Nederland en Ben Pon zette toen de eerste schets van het iconische busje op papier. De Nationale Autoshow zendt deze week uit bij de jubileumrit en de verkiezing van de mooiste Volkswagen-bus van Nederland. Gasten * Robert Jan van den Berg, directeur van Volkswagen Bedrijfswagens * Klaus Zyciora, hoofd design bij de Volkswagen Group * Leen de Koning, directeur van dealerholding Amega Groep Rij-impressie Wouter Karssen rijdt in de Volkswagen T3Blue Star uit 1990. Contact Heb je een vraag of opmerking over de show? Mail ons: autoshow@bnr.nl. Je kunt ons ook vinden op Twitter, Facebook en Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Annabel Thorpe jumps into life living in a 1974 Volkswagen Bus along side Hannah and Hunter for the day! The couple runs an instagram account called Pack The Bus, which documents their journey traveling across the US to countless national parks... living in the bus. Annabel sits down with Hannah to get the full scoop on everything from brand deals to living just feet away from your boyfriend at all times. Buckle up for this journey!Instagram: @annabel_thorpe & @packthebusTik Tok: @annabel_thorpe Podcast: https://fmty.buzzsprout.com/YouTube: youtube.com/annabelthorpeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-nowLicense code: WDEF4WJUFQMPPBS6

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing his thoughts on the all new Volkswagen Buzz, which will be the electric rendition of the iconic Volkswagen Bus. Then, he takes a look at some of the all-electric trucks which are emerging in the automotive industry. Then, Vinnie gives you his holiday shopping guide for the 2021 holiday season that are great for any automobile lover that are local to the Seattle area. This week, Vinnie drives the Mercedes GLB 35 AMG and reviews the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on the DriveTime Road Test Listen to the Car Tune "The VW Campervan Summer Song" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_4HCsaTUF8

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing his thoughts on the all new Volkswagen Buzz, which will be the electric rendition of the iconic Volkswagen Bus. Then, he takes a look at some of the all-electric trucks which are emerging in the automotive industry. Then, Vinnie gives you his holiday shopping guide for the 2021 holiday season that are great for any automobile lover that are local to the Seattle area. This week, Vinnie drives the Mercedes GLB 35 AMG and reviews the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on the DriveTime Road Test Listen to the Car Tune "The VW Campervan Summer Song" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_4HCsaTUF8

This is a bonus episode, so I have taken the liberty to clear up a few things at the beginning of the show. There has been a great deal of response after last weeks interview with Dr. Meldrum, and I felt the need to clear the air a bit. After my initial diatribe, my guest for this bonus episode is Wayne. He has had several interesting encounters including a sighting in the 1970's where a Sasquatch throws a large boulder at a Volkswagen Bus! You don't want to miss his encounters. Thanks as always for listening and remember if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. 

Preserving a piece of history: 'Most vehicles that sit outside unattended for four decades aren't destined to ever move again. But this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Station Wagon isn't just any Bus – it's a piece of civil-rights history, and a memory of a family that spent decades working to make the country a better place.' Travel through the history of 'The Jenkins' Bus'--beginning with VW origins in WW2, through the role the bus played in the Civil Rights Movement, and to its current resting place in the records of The Library of Congress. With excerpts of previous interviews (with Russell Hayes, Brian Howard, and Diane Parker), this special episode also features new interviews with Elaine and Bill Jenkins, children of Esau and Janie B. Jenkins, and Braeden and Collin Howard, two of the conservationists who spent the most time working on the historic vehicle.  Episode Notes: (0:05) Prologue - Robert introduces 'The Jenkins' Bus' and introduces some of the key figures in this episode. (2:20) The History of Volkswagen - Russell Hayes explains how Volkswagen survived World War 2 and how its image was reshaped when it came to America (9:45) The Jenkins - Elaine and Bill Jenkins share the story of their parents and the microbus, explaining the purpose of the car in the community, and the meaning behind its famous slogan: "Love is Progress, Hate is Expensive." (23:48) The Conservation Process - Braeden and Collin Howard join Diane Parker to explain the conservation process and the future of the car. (34:10) Epilogue - Robert ends the episode with some final thoughts from The Jenkins.  Special thanks to: Russell Hayes, Brian Howard, Braeden Howard, Collin Howard, Abraham "Bill" Jenkins, Elaine Jenkins, Diane Parker ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preserving a piece of history: 'Most vehicles that sit outside unattended for four decades aren’t destined to ever move again. But this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Station Wagon isn’t just any Bus – it’s a piece of civil-rights history, and a memory of a family that spent decades working to make the country a better place.' Travel through the history of 'The Jenkins' Bus'--beginning with VW origins in WW2, through the role the bus played in the Civil Rights Movement, and to its current resting place in the records of The Library of Congress. With excerpts of previous interviews (with Russell Hayes, Brian Howard, and Diane Parker), this special episode also features new interviews with Elaine and Bill Jenkins, children of Esau and Janie B. Jenkins, and Braeden and Collin Howard, two of the conservationists who spent the most time working on the historic vehicle.  Episode Notes: (0:05) Prologue - Robert introduces 'The Jenkins' Bus' and introduces some of the key figures in this episode. (2:20) The History of Volkswagen - Russell Hayes explains how Volkswagen survived World War 2 and how its image was reshaped when it came to America (9:45) The Jenkins - Elaine and Bill Jenkins share the story of their parents and the microbus, explaining the purpose of the car in the community, and the meaning behind its famous slogan: "Love is Progress, Hate is Expensive." (23:48) The Conservation Process - Braeden and Collin Howard join Diane Parker to explain the conservation process and the future of the car. (34:10) Epilogue - Robert ends the episode with some final thoughts from The Jenkins.  Special thanks to: Russell Hayes, Brian Howard, Braeden Howard, Collin Howard, Abraham "Bill" Jenkins, Elaine Jenkins, Diane Parker ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David discusses the background, the impact, and the legacy of the Volkswagen Type 2, also known colloquially as the Volkswagen Bus. He also discusses the future of the VW Bus as Volkswagen has announced that it will be coming out with an electric version of the Bus in 2022.As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Car Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/car-podcast.htmlITunes Feed : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-car-podcast/id1490730546?uo=4GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q49DE7J-lA4&list=PLF8Qial15ufrJ7-vujY_3aTCpxXxY1Q3A"list=PLF8Qial15ufrJ7-vujY_3aTCpxXxY1Q3ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_carFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Golden-State-Media-Concepts-Car-Podcast-112984286909469/Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Car Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Car Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Green Bus Cafe, is a mobile cafe operating out of a retro-green 1976 Volkswagen Bus, planning on opening this 2020. This mobile cafe features nutrient-dense superfood lattes, specialty coffee, and plant-based breakfast foods. The Green Bus provides an entirely vegan, mostly gluten-free and nutritionally packed café experience. The Green Bus aims to be a truly “green” café. Working diligently to be more sustainable by off-setting its carbon footprint and reducing its environmental impact. The Green Bus will be serving food and beverages in compostable and biodegradable packaging, operating on LPG clean burning fuel generators and donating a portion of every purchase to local and national environmental nonprofit organizations. Dustin will be documenting the process of building, opening and growing this new and exciting mobile café @greenbuscafe on Instagram and Facebook. Dustin Croniser's Background (Idea or bus first) COVID setback The history of bus The challenge with being yourself Documenting the Journey, audience accountability 1 thing young entrepreneurs should know How people can support The Green Bus Cafe Connect with Dustin! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenbuscafe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenbuscafe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DCRichi/videos?disable_polymer=1 Email: greenbuscafe@gmail.com Disclaimer This Podcast represents the opinions of the host of the show and his guests. Tactus makes every effort to broadcast correct information but marketing is constantly changing and by accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that the Tactus makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Tactus does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of Tactus. While Tactus welcomes any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors, Tactus assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials or links. Moreover, Tactus makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. TACTUS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Today we take "Sandy" for a little drive. Sandy is my 1972 Volkswagen Bus that I use for the Local camping, Beach day's and interviews for the Podcast. We take a short drive down the street to Doheny State park. I found a oceanfront parking spot just in time for a dramatic Southern California sunset. Thats when my guest arrived. Todays guest is my friend Eddie Bean. Eddie is the founder and creator of KUNG FU TONIC!  What is KUNG FU TONIC? In Eddie's own words "its basically a super immune booster, that can also be used culinary wise in the kitchen. So if you need to add a little flavor for something, you can do that. But if you need to knock out some funk, a cold, the flu or anything like that, you can definitely use it for food medicine as well. Its 100% Raw, vegan and awesome. Eddie and I have been friends since high school. We used to skate together and he was the first person to ever show me how to put ranch on my pizza (a pivotal moment in everyones life). Eddie has always had a love for skateboarding, tattoos and  laughter. Now he is on a culinary quest to bring wellness and flavor to you in the year 2020! It is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with the creator of KUNG FU TONIC..... Mr. Eddie Bean          

Sarah Rice is a Metro-Atlanta native, and a little over a year ago, she was working a corporate job and punching the clock on a daily basis. Now, she’s managing a full-blown Flower Shop, with her own very cool spin. Her first retail store was a 1968 Volkswagen Bus. We recorded this interview in June, and a ton has happened since then, so stay tuned to the en d of the show to hear some really amazing updates. To learn more about Sarah and her business, visit their website www.jjsflowershop.com or follow them on instagram @jjsflowershop Atlanta Born & Brand is a production of Connext Media. We’re a full-service digital media production company focused on helping small businesses tell their story in the most effective way they can. If you are looking to tell the story of your business, we’d love to help. You can find us at connextatl.com.

*taps mic* Is this thing on? We're back from sabbatical! In our first post-hiatus episode, Shaun heads to Denver to visit his sister, who left a catering job at a big restaurant chain to run a coffee shop out of a Volkswagen Bus that she bought on impulse off Craigslist. Erika Hildner shares what she's learned as a first-time business owner about risk-taking, customer service, and using common sense.

Vendors at the yearly Outdoor Retailer Show do an impressive job of attracting customers. But none of the companies had a better presentation than Helinox. It used a 1976 restored VW van. Helinox, which makes efficient compact lawnchairs, cots, umbrellas and other outdoor equipment used a VW restored by John Buschmann in his business called Urabus. The name is Subaru spelled in reverse, and Buschman is adapt using Subaru engines in vintage VWs. A 1976 Volkswagen Bus was used as part of the display for Helinox during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver. Image © James Raia/2018 Buschmann is our guest on Episode 51 of the Weekly Driver Podcast. Buschmann joins us from his shop Englewood, Colorado. He discusses his long interest in Volkswagen and why Subaru engines are an ideal fit for vintage vans. And he tells us about the process of converting and restoring vintage vehicles. Beyond Volkswagen, Buschmann is busy with a variety restorations: A 1969 Dodge A100, 1973 VW Beetle, 1970 Red VW camper, 1976 VW Green Bubble Top and a 1962 Tan VW Vanagon. Urabus currently has for sale: a 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel, 1977 Green Volkswagen Bus, 1969 Karmann Ghia, 1982 Burnt Orange Vanagon and a PGSG Adventure Bus As described in the company's website, www.urabus.net. The company's motto: “Go Forth. Your Adventure Awaits." In addition to its availability on this website, the Weekly Driver Podcast is also available on iTunes, Stitcher and Podtail All episodes of our podcasts are also archived on this website, TheWeeklyDriver.com. We welcome your comments and episode suggestions. Please also consider forwarding episode links to family, friends and colleagues. The Weekly Driver Podcast is presented by www.americanmuscle.com. The Weekly Driver Podcast gets support from automotive/pop cuture podcast Off Track

Based in Oakland, Helinox (www.helinox.com) was among numerous vendors at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver. The annual trade show showcases a vast array of merchandise, some geared toward various automotive user groups. “We obviously come from the outdoors, but we recognize the way in which people get to the outdoors is often by automobile," said Azul Couzens, vice president of the company that also makes umbrellas and trekking poles. “More people are active in the outdoors with their cars. They're going all-terrain; they're going with their van and they're going with their restored VW van or Land Cruiser.” A 1976 Volkswagen Bus was used as part of the display for Helinox during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver. Image © James Raia/2018 The Chair Zero collapses and fits into a pull-string bag the size of a water bottle. It weighs one pound and can hold a person weighing as much as 275 pounds. “People are looking for equipment knowing that space is at a premium and that's where we come in,” said Azul. “We offer lightweight, collapsible and portable furniture that delivers on comfort when you're away from home. It really comes down to how much comfort you want to carry and how far you have to carry it once you pull it out of your car.” Helinox displayed most of its products at Outdoor Retailer with traditional shelving. But a centerpiece of furniture was positioned around a restored 1976 Volkswagen bus. The vans are a time capsule of efficient outdoor-oriented travel, an ideal match for Helinox. Here are three more automotive-related products from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market: * Aquabot (www.lunatecgear.com) — It's called a hydration spray bottle. It has three patterns — mist, stream and shower. It's available in several sizes and colors. According to Nick Rhea, president of Lunatec Gear, it's good to use to "cool off, clean off and hydrate." The largest and most elaborate bottle, the Comet, holds one liter (33.8 ounces) and includes a sleeve and a 36-inch long tube. It eliminates having to pick-up the bottle while driving. The Comet is also popular among golfers, backpackers and cyclists. "It just makes drinking more convenient," said Rhea. "We make innovative gear that simplifies your life, and to ease complicated adventures.” * Hi-Tec/Magnum (www.hi-tec.com) — Outdoorsmen, military and law enforcement personnel and truck drivers often make long hauls in bulky shoes with little ankle support. Magnum, the world's top-selling tactical boot, makes a six-inch and eight-high boots. The boots provide strong ankle support, but it results in drivers having difficulty articulating their feet when using gas, brake or clutch pedals. All Magnum boots have a flexible "round-up" heal for pivoting and flexibility overall comfort for daily use while driving a vehicle. The boot is uniform-oriented with a clean, rounded toe for polishing, but with a high-top portion for support. * Knockaround (www.knockaround.com) — The idea is affordability, and it's reflected in the name. The San Diego company makes cheap sunglasses in a near-countless offering on colors and sizes. And the sunglasses include components of prominent brands, like polarization, ideal for driving. “Beat ‘em up, wear ‘em, lose, scratch ‘em, break ‘em and buy another pair for not that much,” said company vice president Ed Rainey. Knock around sunglasses range from $10-$30. The company started about 12 years ago when its founder lost his RayBans on the beach didn't feel like spending $200 to replace them.

We did the deal in a McDonald’s parking lot half a mile from the Portland airport after a 20-minute test drive and a rusty glove inspection. It took $6,700, four plane tickets and six months of looking for her. The Joy Bus was ours. The story began when my daughter Averi blurted out this dreamy statement, “When I graduate from high school, Maya and I are going to buy a VW Bus, road-trip to California and surf for the summer.” After more banter about this idea, we began to think, Why not? Averi is our youngest of three children. With Averi’s older brother, I would have likely offered a litany of logical facts as to how improbable dreams of surfing the Cali coast would be for two 18-year-olds. The truth is, I wasn’t always willing to embrace the wonder of big, audacious dreams. Nor was I fanning the flame of our children’s dreams to muse about what lies beyond tomorrow. After 20 years of practice, trials and mistakes, I am becoming a much better father. Averi and I started riffing on the idea of finding a Bus and fixing it up together as a father-daughter project. “Let’s do it,” I said. “Let’s see where this story goes.” Our two older children no longer live at home and the reality of Averi’s post-high school departure is motivating to make our time together count. Compounding my awareness of the countdown to Averi’s launch is how her brother and sister left home. After an unsuccessful freshman first semester, our son was admitted into a drug and alcohol recovery program in California. Averi’s older sister passed away Jan. 28, 2011, after 12 years of living confined within her special-needs body. Our daily life story needs an infusion of more joy. I’m guessing you can relate in some way to the toll that life can take on your resilience and joy. A vintage Volkswagen Bus became the perfect symbol to envision bumping up our joy meter. Last summer we started driving around with eyes wide open scanning for our Bus. It became like a Where’s Waldo? treasure hunt. Averi and I started trading texts, “I spotted one downtown today. Army green. Roof Rack. Rusty.” Even if the VW candidates weren’t posted for sale, we stalked them anyway. I found a 1971 VW Westphalia camper outside of Buena Vista. It was tired. Grass grown up around her, bald tires, sliding door cocked open revealing her romping bruises. We door knocked, left notes on the porch and tracked down a phone number of the owner. It turned out that his late father purchased the Bus new in 1971. Three generations later, it ended up in the front lawn waiting for the grandsons to resurrect her. After six months of picking fields and alleyways, we concluded that we should revise our search to a Bus that was reliably running and looking decent—one that could be restored with a little love and patience. We found our Bus in Issaquah, Washington. Her original owner coddled her for her first 36 years. The seller clinched the deal by narrating the stories of his 2,500-mile adventure Bus tour of Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Averi and I were high-fiving with optimism: “This is the one!” We called in a favor and got our friend Scott Witteveen involved, president of the local Pikes Peak VW Club. He made a few investigative phone calls to confirm our Bus’ history. “She checks out solid,” he said. The 1,300-mile car-camping road trip in 20-degree temps was too adventure-soaked for my brother and his 11-year-old son to pass up. Now a party of four, Averi, Matt, Nate and I boarded our new 1974 VW Bus and navigated back roads and interstates through five states to bring her home to Colorado Springs. The kids bunked in the Bus on the fold-down camper bed. My brother and I braved the winter brisk in a tent beside the Bus. We warmed ourselves with cheap whiskey and high school reminiscences of our barely running 1974 VW Super Beetle. Our joy meter was topping out. Back in Colorado Springs, my wife confidently proclaimed, “We should name her The Joy Bus. Done. A perfect name for the joyful story we are aiming to live. Averi and I are tinkering on weekends, slowly improving her. We make a great cleaning team. I must admit, I’m not a great mechanic, so I leave most of the VW wrenching to MotoWorks Restorations. The story is happening. We are making the time left with Averi count. We’re not just letting time pass to eventually wonder, Where did it go? Instead, we are tilting towards a trail marked “Adventure and Relationship.” I’m not sure I’m up for Averi and Maya taking the Joy Bus to California after graduation. We don’t need to make that decision just yet. For now, she needs to learn how to drive a stick shift. Until then, the Joy Bus is our excuse to chase adventure, build memories and choose joy—together.

We did the deal in a McDonald’s parking lot half a mile from the Portland airport after a 20-minute test drive and a rusty glove inspection. It took $6,700, four plane tickets and six months of looking for her. The Joy Bus was ours. The story began when my daughter Averi blurted out this dreamy statement, “When I graduate from high school, Maya and I are going to buy a VW Bus, road-trip to California and surf for the summer.” After more banter about this idea, we began to think, Why not? Averi is our youngest of three children. With Averi’s older brother, I would have likely offered a litany of logical facts as to how improbable dreams of surfing the Cali coast would be for two 18-year-olds. The truth is, I wasn’t always willing to embrace the wonder of big, audacious dreams. Nor was I fanning the flame of our children’s dreams to muse about what lies beyond tomorrow. After 20 years of practice, trials and mistakes, I am becoming a much better father. Averi and I started riffing on the idea of finding a Bus and fixing it up together as a father-daughter project. “Let’s do it,” I said. “Let’s see where this story goes.” Our two older children no longer live at home and the reality of Averi’s post-high school departure is motivating to make our time together count. Compounding my awareness of the countdown to Averi’s launch is how her brother and sister left home. After an unsuccessful freshman first semester, our son was admitted into a drug and alcohol recovery program in California. Averi’s older sister passed away Jan. 28, 2011, after 12 years of living confined within her special-needs body. Our daily life story needs an infusion of more joy. I’m guessing you can relate in some way to the toll that life can take on your resilience and joy. A vintage Volkswagen Bus became the perfect symbol to envision bumping up our joy meter. Last summer we started driving around with eyes wide open scanning for our Bus. It became like a Where’s Waldo? treasure hunt. Averi and I started trading texts, “I spotted one downtown today. Army green. Roof Rack. Rusty.” Even if the VW candidates weren’t posted for sale, we stalked them anyway. I found a 1971 VW Westphalia camper outside of Buena Vista. It was tired. Grass grown up around her, bald tires, sliding door cocked open revealing her romping bruises. We door knocked, left notes on the porch and tracked down a phone number of the owner. It turned out that his late father purchased the Bus new in 1971. Three generations later, it ended up in the front lawn waiting for the grandsons to resurrect her. After six months of picking fields and alleyways, we concluded that we should revise our search to a Bus that was reliably running and looking decent—one that could be restored with a little love and patience. We found our Bus in Issaquah, Washington. Her original owner coddled her for her first 36 years. The seller clinched the deal by narrating the stories of his 2,500-mile adventure Bus tour of Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Averi and I were high-fiving with optimism: “This is the one!” We called in a favor and got our friend Scott Witteveen involved, president of the local Pikes Peak VW Club. He made a few investigative phone calls to confirm our Bus’ history. “She checks out solid,” he said. The 1,300-mile car-camping road trip in 20-degree temps was too adventure-soaked for my brother and his 11-year-old son to pass up. Now a party of four, Averi, Matt, Nate and I boarded our new 1974 VW Bus and navigated back roads and interstates through five states to bring her home to Colorado Springs. The kids bunked in the Bus on the fold-down camper bed. My brother and I braved the winter brisk in a tent beside the Bus. We warmed ourselves with cheap whiskey and high school reminiscences of our barely running 1974 VW Super Beetle. Our joy meter was topping out. Back in Colorado Springs, my wife confidently proclaimed, “We should name her The Joy Bus. Done. A perfect name for the joyful story we are aiming to live. Averi and I are tinkering on weekends, slowly improving her. We make a great cleaning team. I must admit, I’m not a great mechanic, so I leave most of the VW wrenching to MotoWorks Restorations. The story is happening. We are making the time left with Averi count. We’re not just letting time pass to eventually wonder, Where did it go? Instead, we are tilting towards a trail marked “Adventure and Relationship.” I’m not sure I’m up for Averi and Maya taking the Joy Bus to California after graduation. We don’t need to make that decision just yet. For now, she needs to learn how to drive a stick shift. Until then, the Joy Bus is our excuse to chase adventure, build memories and choose joy—together.

This week we're joined by ben from KombiLife.com (@HastaAlaska).  Ben hales from the Isle of Jersey and has set out on a journey to travel from Chile to Alaska in a Volkswagen Bus (aka Kombi). Ben did not disappoint with tales of his long journey and the road ahead in what has become an exceptional story.