The Official "Bamboo the Yarisworld Traveler" Thread (V4)

[tomato]

PMed Enth again, dunno if he's set to have PMs go to his email or not...

PMed Tamago, who is in Southern FL, maybe he knows him IRL.

Good idea. Maybe Bamboo (or Bambooo?) should start visiting peeps according to where they live, so he only travels by Yaris rather than in the mail? ;0) (I know he'd be delighted seeing how he loves to ride Yarii.)

Seriously though, peeps in possession of the panda should definitely check in or PM Darb (or me) if there is any problem. We know taking pictures and stuff takes time, but just ignoring the thread completely while in possession of the panda is lame :thumbdown:

we all miss Bamboo!!! :cry: :cry:

[DandiDani]

i agree^ if youre going to sign up then you need to participate and follow the rules.

[Darb]

Hey Tamago,

Do you know TheRealEnth in real life? I see you're a friend of his and I've been trying to see if he's sent Bamboo along, but he's not answering PMs.

Thanks,
Darryl

Darryl,

he's sending it out monday. his computer failed lol.

The plot thickens! *dun dun dunnnnn!*

[tomato]

Hmmm. OK.

Poor Jbougie going to the PO Box every other day to get Bamboo http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/mailboxempty.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I think the telephone number is a good idea, though. Peeps should get in touch with each other, so someone updates the thread with some info otherwise we're all sitting here wondering what's going on http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/2c.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[tomato]

btw, thanks Darb and Tamago :bow:

[DandiDani]

phone numbers...it is a good idea just in case someone does hav problems getting online we will know theyre not mia

[JBougie]

Those who need my number have it :) I gave it out just in case becuase with school work getting heavy (I love spring break, this has given me a well needed escape from homework!) I may not be on here and I don't want people to think I bailed with him lol

It's cool he's sending it Monday - I will stop by next Saturday on the way home from class and pick him up then :)

[DandiDani]

itd be nice if u could have him while on your break. then ud have more free time to do things w him:smile: hope he gets there quickly

[JBougie]

I'll take long lunch breaks at work and drive him around during the day when it's nice out. And I'll make sure he visits the Mall of America :)

[DandiDani]

oh i want to go too! lol.:biggrin: i need some new clothes

[JBougie]

Come on! We can take him on a field trip! haha

[jclo3313]

This makes me sad

[tomato]

The thread has been pretty slow lately. I was hoping other people would start posting by now,

but I guess we're still waiting. Boy, I do miss Bamboo (sigh) (sigh)

Are you all ready for another one of Bamboo's excursions through SF while we're waiting for Bamboo to resurface?

By the way, that skinny little tower sticking up way in the back, at the end of the train, that's UC Berkeley.

Bamboo didn't have the time to visit the campus, but maybe some day?

OK, let's go in the backpack until we reach our destination ... 16th and Mission in San Francisco.

Are you peeps coming? :)

[tomato]

The morning after Bamboo got his little hoodie,

I woke up and found him busy tagging the bottom of the bathroom wall.:eek::eek:

So I decided to show Bamboo how it's really done, with color and all.

There is a place in the Mission District, San Francisco, where people will not tag anything (well not much)

out of respect for those who have already painted murals and all sorts of things on the walls.

It's called Clarion Alley or "the mural project of Clarion Alley" if you want to Google it.

They even have a Facebook page now O_O

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Francisco-CA/Clarion-Alley-Mural-Project/127102311571



At first glance, Clarion Alley doesn' t look like much at all and it's pretty easy to walk by without knowing it's there.

Bamboo is leading the way, are you coming? :) .

[tomato]

Clarion Alley is full of tourists and photographers during the day.

I can't say I recommend it at night, though. Well, you'll figure it out when you get there.

The Alley is right in the heart of the Mission district.

Well, that's probably for another time...

Hopefully Bamboo will resurface in another state before I get to the Mission pics!

Here is hoping whoever has Bamboo does the right thing and puts it in the mail soon.

Look at the colors on these walls! My photos do not do the murals justice

Bamboo liked them a lot, though and had fun looking at every one of them.

What do you think?

[tomato]

Yo, Bamboo?!!

[JBougie]

BAMMMMBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!


I think he needs a facebook page. Seriously. If he had one, and all the pictures of his travels were up for all of us to view, that would rock!! Can we make him one?? :)

[Darb]

Texted Enth, we'll see if he replies...

[silver_echo]

well if we do make a facebook for bamboo then we need to make a dead email for it... but it would not be too difficult...

[JBougie]

it could be "YWBamboo@aol.com" or something - and the moderators could have the login info for the FB page.

I think it could be easily managed.

[tomato]

Cute idea but should'nt we first find Bamboo?!!!! We can't even keep up with this thread (peeps aren't posting pictures and playing by the rules), how is a facebook page gonna help?!

I was hoping peeps would take this Bamboo game a little more seriously. *sigh* :frown:

[JBougie]

I take it seriously :)

I am about go Bounty Hunter and start a cross-country trip to get him. :)

[silver_echo]

it could be "YWBamboo@aol.com" or something - and the moderators could have the login info for the FB page.

I think it could be easily managed.

how about something at gmail... easier to set up... but then we could just send the login info on to the next person on a little note...


so is the little guy coming out of hiding yet? does he not know that he is missed?


bamboo!? where are you?:help:

[tomato]

OK, let's go get Bamboo.

http://cdn-write.demandstudios.com/upload//0000/800/90/4/30894.jpg

[JBougie]

I got a PM from Enth today! He is mailing it out in the morning, and he just wanted to confirm my address .... so I should have him on Saturday ^_^

If he gets here on Saturday, he will be attending a pretty important Masonic event with us, the installment of the Grand Master of Minnesota. Ooohhh :)

[tomato]

First good news I had all day. Pfewww...

Thanks for letting us know, JBougie. Also, thanks Darb!!

PS. It was that guy with the riffle that did it, wasn't it? ;)

[Darb]

I got a PM from Enth today! He is mailing it out in the morning, and he just wanted to confirm my address .... so I should have him on Saturday ^_^

If he gets here on Saturday, he will be attending a pretty important Masonic event with us, the installment of the Grand Master of Minnesota. Ooohhh :)

Woot!

Oy, sorry I've been off and on this week, I just had three exams today. Biology, Chemistry and Sociology. :help:

[cali yaris]

how about he doesn't get passed on until the next recipient gives the manager of this adventure their email and phone number?

[JBougie]

Woot!

Oy, sorry I've been off and on this week, I just had three exams today. Biology, Chemistry and Sociology. :help:

Ugh. I hate exams :/ I have exams in my Criminal Law, Terrorism & Extremist Groups tomorrow, and then Criminal Sociology class Saturday morning :/ I hate school and will be so glad when I'm done. :tongue:

[JBougie]

how about he doesn't get passed on until the next recipient gives the manager of this adventure their email and phone number?

+1, I think that is kinda what we will be doing...... tomato has my number, and I have the contact info for the guy who is getting him after me, I just think it's a better way - I'm still pissed about Bambo. That is just bad business :mad:

[silver_echo]

both darb and jbougie have my phone number, so if for whatever reason i fall off the face of the earth... either one of them can get a hold of me and bring me back....

[JBougie]

Nothing today .... I'll check again Tuesday. :)

[tomato]

Hey I was cleaning up my HD and found this cute pic of Bamboo doing the dishes.

Bamboo rinsed off the plates, and we helped him stack them in the dishwasher

He asked for the little hand towel so wouldn't get wet sitting so close to the sink.

[JBougie]

Awww :)

[tomato]

Woot!

Oy, sorry I've been off and on this week, I just had three exams today. Biology, Chemistry and Sociology. :help:

Oh, boy. :bonk:

You're gonna need some of this :smoking: ahem... I mean some of this :drinking: when you're done.

[tomato]

Bamboo doing what he does best, climbing on stuff :wink:

[Darb]

Any sign?

[JBougie]

Not yet - butI am sure it was there today, I just can't get there until tomorrow :) So I'll check after work tomorrow :)

[tomato]

I'm holding my breath ... http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-whacky011.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[tomato]

still holding ...

[JBougie]

I am on my way to the PO Box now .... let's hope he's there!

I am canceling my PO Box after today, so if he's not there he will have to hang out at the Post Office when he arrives lol

[Darb]

*crosses fingers*

[tomato]

drum rolls ... http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-music016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

(hard to do while holding your breath for 24 hours!)

[JBougie]

NOT THERE.

I am getting upset :/

[JBougie]

Can someone get ahold of Enth? I have emailed him also, and I am not getting anything back from him.

This is sooooo frustrating!!

PUT THE DAMN BEAR IN THE MAIL. KTHNXBYE XOXO, JINNI

[Darb]

Arg, I'll call him tomorrow.

[JBougie]

Yay! :)

I am going to PM you my address, if he hasn't already sent it, please have him send it to my home address (the one I'm sending you) because I am going to close out the PO Box tomorrow.

[tomato]

NOT THERE.

I am getting upset :/

+1 :mad:

*sigh* *sigh* *sigh*

[Darb]

Arg, I forgot to call today, been busy. I'll def call tomorrow.

[JBougie]

I just want to say this.

1. I am not above driving to Florida. I get 40mpg ... it's not that expensive LOL
2. There has to be someone who knows him, so PLEASE pick him up from him if he hasn't been sent. I will pick up the cost of shipping.

This is something fun for this forum to participate in, and the integrity is being lost :(

Plus, Bambo and Bamboo aren't feeling the love. WWBD? Ask yourself that when you have him ... W W B D? *sniffle*

hehe

(PS- I am a Company/Attorney Relations Coordinator by career ... and I am really anal about things working and being executed how they were set up to ... so if I seem grumpy about this, it's because I am :) haha)

[JBougie]

Arg, I forgot to call today, been busy. I'll def call tomorrow.

Meh. One more day isn't gonna hurt anything. I am calling the post office again in the morning to see if he's there. I'll PM you right away in the morning if he is, so you don't have to make the call :smile:

[jclo3313]

[QUOTE=JBougie;457683]


This is something fun for this forum to participate in, and the integrity is being lost :(

QUOTE]

Well said

[Darb]

Called, the first time someone picked up and didn't reply when I asked if it was TheRealEnth and that it was me calling. Second call went to voicemail... Left a message. :(

[tomato]

Maybe we should *all* call him. Every 5 minutes! :mad:
OK, that was a joke, don't do it.

RealEnth, please put that panda in the mail, forget postage, just send it out, already. *sigh*

(Jinny, I'll help with postage if it comes to you postage due.)

Darb, thanks!

[tomato]

*sigh * *sigh* *sigh* http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[JBougie]

I forgot my stupid cell this morning so I couldn't get on here ... I called the post office numerous times and no one would answer their phone.

Is this a conspiracy? LOL

Who knows this dude in real life? Anyone?

[JBougie]

Tamago said he isn't able to go this week or this weekend because he's racing, but he said he will try to get him and send him to me - he lives an hour away from Enth so it's kinda difficult. That's promising though :) :)

[tomato]

Tamago is gonna get Bamboo? Right on!! :thumbsup:

I need to stop checking this thread. Of all the things going on in my life right now, I find that one of my top worries is what's happening with a stuffed panda on the other side of the country. Maybe I ought to have my head examined :rolleyes:

It's just ... well.. I think you'll understand when you meet Bamboo in person. :wub::wub:

[silver_echo]

okay what confuses me, is that the little guy could make it to both australia and thailand without a problem, but can't make it from florida to minnesota...
:iono::iono::iono:

ok, well i hope that he turns up soon, so that the little guy can continue on his journey...

and Enth, if you are reading this, please hurry up and get the little guy to jbougie...

[cali yaris]

I can't even think of what to say, and that's super unusual for me (obviously).

Maybe if we passed around a LIVE animal it would get treated better.

[tomato]

how about he doesn't get passed on until the next recipient gives the manager of this adventure their email and phone number?

+1

I think we need to completely rethink the rules and only send the panda to peeps who can be tracked down, go to meets, know other YW members in RL, etc.

Also, have you peeps thought of maybe having the panda travel from state to state? If he did, maybe he could be driven from one person to the next?

If the panda is to be mailed, could you all put a delivery confirmation sticker on him so it can be tracked?

Just some random frustrated thoughts, I guess. :help:

[Darb]

Yea, I totally agree with phone numbers. Person to person passing might make it a bit more difficult, because (for me anyway) walking down to the post office is a helluva lot easier than driving to OH. Plus, we would have to reorganize the list , some states are bigger than others (I'm looking at you, Texas), and some of us just don't live in the US.

Also +1 tracking.



We could also just install a GPS device onto Bamboo with a live feed to a YW page....

[tomato]

^ Yeah, i understand.

I've been looking for an excuse to do a x-country trip, though. :biggrin:
Seriously, that is something I've been wanting to do for a long time.

Maybe I should go get Bamboo (rev engine)

:burnrubber:

[JBougie]

I am more than willing to make the drive ..................


He wasn't there. I have given up :( It's a really mean thing to do, especially after people forked over cash to get Bamboo bought/decorated.

I am hoping that Tamago can make some headway and either get him, or at least tell dude to mail him.

He can send him COD! I'll pay!

[jclo3313]

I can't even think of what to say, and that's super unusual for me (obviously).

Maybe if we passed around a LIVE animal it would get treated better.

I'm not so sure about that.

[JBougie]

^ Yeah .... the poor thing would probably never get fed.

[Greenthunder]

:( I hope the little guy is ok, I was hoping to get him sometime this summer to take with me to car shows

[tomato]

I hope the little guy did something interesting for Easter :iono:

[JBougie]

He's probably sitting Enth's backseat under some fast food bags :(

[tomato]

on the backseat is probably OK. :iono:

Under the seat, on the other hand ... :eyebulge:

I don't want to post any more pictures of his visit. I don't want to be the only one posting in this thread! :/

[silver_echo]

hope that he shows up soon...


bamboo come back!!!!!

[Altitude]

on the backseat is probably OK. :iono:

Under the seat, on the other hand ... :eyebulge:


...or worse yet, in the trunk.

Bamboo should be retired after jbougie and darb.

[DevilGirl]

...or worse yet, in the trunk.

Bamboo should be retired after jbougie and darb.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I wanna get to see Bamboo....

[tomato]

I think Bamboo will resurface.

Don't give up.

[cali yaris]

:: makes a note to check the thread again in a month ::

[tomato]

:: makes a note to check the thread again in a month ::


Pretty much.

It's depressing :thumbdown:

[KCALB SIRAY]

I'm glad to have been a part of the OG bambo. I spent 20 hrs on the road with him going to IA last year =) good times good times lol

[Darb]

Any news, Tamago?

[JBougie]

I sent him a PM a few days ago (Tamago) ... but I haven't heard anything yet :(

[RHDVIPbB]

I'm glad to have been a part of the OG bambo. I spent 20 hrs on the road with him going to IA last year =) good times good times lol

Yep, glad I got to see him there.

[TinyGiant]

we started something simular over on yc.. three members later and the little guy went awol.. what ever happened to responsible people? lol

if you guys need another hoodie printed at some point for a backup bamboo lmk :)

[tomato]

Talk to Darb, if you want, but if this one doesn't resurface, I'm just gonna give up.

You're all welcome to my research on the hoodie's size, etc., but count me out for any further involvement with a new panda. I've spent enough money on this project already and was hoping for this one to make it through at least 6 or 7 people before getting "lost". :rolleyes: This is just really f..cked up.

I hope Tamago manages to get this one back, because I don't think we should have any more pandas going around after this, IMO. It just isn't working out.

[tomato]

OK maybe I should get off this thread. This thread is putting me in a bad mood. I saw some activity and I came to see what was going on, got my hopes up but it's just people talking about the missing panda . *sigh* *sigh* http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[TinyGiant]

my dad used to run a hotwheels collectors forum and instead of sending something around they used to do this think called Raoks. (random act of kindness) basically the people on the list would randomly just get little gifts from people (usually diecast cars and some little trinket from their town or state or something. God forbid bamboo dissapears something like that might be easier to manage and you wouldnt have to worry about losing a community artifact :)

[tomato]

Nice idea! ^
let's see if Bamboo resurfaces.

[tomato]

BAMBOOOOOOOOO?
WHERE ARE YOU?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JBougie]

Can someone call Enth again?

It is really f*cked up ... it's a complete lack of respect on the parts of those who decide to participate and then screw the rest of us over.

Thanks. Not.

[silver_echo]

okay i am THIS CLOSE to just giving up on the idea... i have been on the list looking forward to this for almost a year... and now two people have "had issues" with the two bears... not trying to be an asshat, but this is pissing me off... IF YOU CANNOT GIVE THE COURTESY OF PASSING HIM ON IN A TIMELY MANNER, DON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIM!!!!!!

[Altitude]

Someone has the enth's address right?

[silver_echo]

Someone has the enth's address right?

person before him should... :iono:

[JBougie]

I think they should be charged for the cost of the bear, the cost of the outfit and anything else that was put into him.

I wonder if that could be done legally .... anyone in here a lawyer? I can ask at work tomorrow, but they would be a nice way to maybe keep him moving.

[tomato]

lawyers, who needs them. I say let's call Tony Soprano!

I hear he's between .. ahem.. contracts right now


http://www.finaletally.com/images/gallery/tony_bw.jpg

[cali yaris]

Is it over? Should we have a little service or something?

[tomato]

Is it over? Should we have a little service or something?

Oh, I don't know about that...

I thought Tamago was gonna rescue Bamboo?

[Altitude]

Oh, I don't know about that...

I thought Tamago was gonna rescue Bamboo?

When's the last time we heard from Tamago? I hate to say it but I think Bamboo is floating face down in the swamps of Florida.

[tomato]

He logged in 10 days ago. That's not bad. I left word for him.

Myself, I'm not yet ready to pronounce this Bamboo officially missing, but whatever you peeps want to do is fine by me. Talk to Darb. :iono:

[silver_echo]

:cry::brokenheart: please don't give up on the little guy... maybe he will just show up one day, commenting about having a really long bender in florida swimming with alligators... i still need the little guy to visit me so he can drive me home after i get hammered... :drinking::burnrubber:

[tomato]

I kind of agree with you Silver. Don't give up. :thumbsup:

I think Tamago will come through.

Maybe we could have another kind of social game going in the forum while Bamboo is stuck in Florida? What do you guys think?

If you have ideas, please post them in this thread

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27185

let's see where that goes. :iono: Just don't ask for any forum tweaks ;)

(Silver, I moved your post in the new thread)

[tomato]

:cry::brokenheart: please don't give up on the little guy... maybe he will just show up one day, commenting about having a really long bender in florida swimming with alligators... i still need the little guy to visit me so he can drive me home after i get hammered... :drinking::burnrubber:

Silver, just so you know, if you go out drinking Bamboo will probably be drinking right along with you.

have a look

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=363719&postcount=158

and

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=409368&postcount=2


and

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=426669&postcount=121 (photo #2 )

and

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=426672&postcount=122

(Photo # 1 speaks volumes! ) :laugh:

so yeah, take that into consideration when he comes visit ;)

[silver_echo]

Silver, just so you know, if you go out drinking Bamboo will probably be drinking right along with you.

have a look

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=363719&postcount=158

and

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=409368&postcount=2


and


that may be, but i am always the DD, this time he gets to be DD

[KCALB SIRAY]

Is it over? Should we have a little service or something?

....and one for my homie........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkJCO_WVft4

[Darb]

I'm not yet giving up, hoping Tamago replies. No clue on what happened with Enth. He never returned (or even answered when it connected) my call.

[tomato]

OK, let's not give up then.
I PM'd Tamago, too, so let's just be patient :)

Love BoyzIImen btw

[JBougie]

....and one for my homie........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkJCO_WVft4

:bellyroll:

I so needed that today ... lol

[tomato]

Aw, well, you just never know when Bamboo might resurface. Maybe he just took off and will resurface at another member's household when we least expect it. :iono:

[Greenthunder]

Bamboo, I will leave a light on for you at my place. Hopefully you wil find your way back on track

[cali yaris]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkJCO_WVft4

ha, back at ya, homey dog snoop.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EcOldypEr8&feature=related

[silver_echo]

Bamboo, I will leave a light on for you at my place. Hopefully you wil find your way back on track

motel 6 huh?:biggrin:

[tomato]

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:evil: :evil:



Hello, The RealEnth, this is your conscience speaking ... :evil:


PUT.THE. BEAR. IN. THE. MAIL. :evil: :biggrin:

:evil:

[KCALB SIRAY]

ha, back at ya, homey dog snoop.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EcOldypEr8&feature=related

If I was drinking milk, it would have came out my nose :laugh:

[hatchbackkid82]

Maybe we need to get Denzel to go rescue the bear, he did a great job getting Dakota Fanning from the cartels:biggrin:

[Altitude]

Maybe a dingo ate bamboo.

[tomato]

A dingo? What's he doing downunder?! I thought he was in Florida :confused:

[Altitude]

.

[JBougie]

^ +1

[tomato]

Hahaha, love the spoiler sticking out :)

[cali yaris]

needs coilovers, got a bit of a wheel gap on the rear there...

[DevilGirl]

^^^^What's with the scary alien dude?

[Altitude]

^^^^What's with the scary alien dude?

Just appealing to my inner child. Well, that and an alien can apparently pass through walls to retrieve Bamboo without the need to resort to violence.

[silver_echo]

Just appealing to my inner child. Well, that and an alien can apparently pass through walls to retrieve Bamboo without the need to resort to violence.

:bellyroll::bellyroll::bellyroll::bellyroll:

okay guys, lets go get him... :burnrubber:

[DevilGirl]

okay guys, lets go get him... :burnrubber:

I'm with ya. When we going?

[tomato]

^ PA, you can go, you're not that far from FL ;)

Actually, I have it on good authority that Bamboo's parents might be thinking of sending Bamboo's little brother (Bamboo, II) out in the world to fill in for Bamboo while Bamboo is temporarily incapacitated.

The question is, where will Bamboo, II surface? Care to venture any guesses ? :biggrin:

BTW, that is not to say that we're giving up on Bamboo!!! Not by a long f..cking shot!!
So, RealEnth, if I were you, I'd worry a little bit every time a Yaris drives by your place ;) :evil:

[DevilGirl]

^ PA, you can go, you're not that far from FL ;)

Better idea, let's have someone from FL go get Bamboo... I think there are more FL members than just the RealEnth. If fact I know there are...

Actually, I have it on good authority that Bamboo's parents might be thinking of sending Bamboo's little brother (Bamboo, II) out in the world to fill in for Bamboo while Bamboo is temporarily incapacitated.

The question is, where will Bamboo, II surface? Care to venture any guesses ? :biggrin:

BTW, that is not to say that we're giving up on Bamboo!!! Not by a long f..cking shot!!
So, RealEnth, if I were you, I'd worry a little bit every time a Yaris drives by your place ;) :evil:


So Bamboo II, huh? Just as long as I get to see some Panda at some point in time in the near future, I don't care if it's Bambo, Bamboo, Bamboo II, or whoever. I just want my turn!!! :mad:

[cali yaris]

you better buy a pack of 10.

[tomato]

maybe this time, we'll collect a participation fee. :iono:

[Greenthunder]

I like the idea of the participation fee


Oh yeah I'm the dude with the pitchfork in Altitude's drawing

[cali yaris]

yeah pay to play FTW

[tomato]

What do you think is a fair participation fee? Couple of bucks?

I think we may be onto something here. If peeps have to paypal Darb a couple of bucks, maybe they won't be able to hide anywhere/ All participation fees should be non-refundable, consider it a tip for Darb who updates all these links and takes the time to follow-up with people, or donations toward the cost of the panda.

Thoughts?

[tomato]

Or, how about we come up with a panda version of a flat stanley

http://www.grandschools.org/mentor/images/GrandAMPhotos/Other/FlatStanley.jpg

(we could paste a picture of the panda on a nice, thick piece of cardboard and mail that instead)

??

just trying to think of something so we can keep the game going without going broke here.

[Stove]

I like the idea and I'd donate a few dollars to play but I doubt that a couple of bucks will make anyone more responsible about sending Bamboo on his way.

[yaris2010RS]

i am really interested in this (after reading all 22pages....) its too bad people keep jacking the panda.

my mom had a flat stanely from Tx, USA, it was kool. the stuffed panda is way better! lol.

i personally say a deposit is way better then fee..... something stupid like a 50 dollar pay pal deposit? u lose the panda u lose the 50 bucks? lol

[Darb]

The tip isn't necessary, but I do want to tighten things up a bit.

A couple rules I'd like to propose:

1: You must give myself and next recipient a valid phone # and email address before the bear is sent to you. I'll call you to confirm that number and confirm that you won't have any problems mailing Bamboo off when you're done.

2: You must be active on the forums, if you've been inactive for more than 1 month, you're skipped. Sorry, but people randomly going inactive is how we've lost two bears now. If you are going to participate, you should be active.

3. Please buy mail Tracking, if available, it would be highly appreciated. Any tracking numbers should be sent to me or tomato, as well as the recipient.

I realize this may be a bit harsh, but twice now we've lost bears and had no way of contacting the person who had it. Any an all opinions would be appreciated.

Oh wait, what's that... my buzzer just went off...

Oh... hello...

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/DSC_0020.jpg

Hello, Bamboo, II! :smile:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/DSC_0022.jpg

[CTScott]

How about getting a bunch of the shirts made and having those interested purchase a Bamboo? That way Bamboo can be repping YW in many places at one time, and there is a constant flow of pictures to the thread.

[Darb]

^ this could be a thing. Just have everyone who's interested purchase a bear and go. Of course, everyone would have to get the same bear, else it ruins the mascot theme a bit.

[CTScott]

^ this could be a thing. Just have everyone who's interested purchase a bear and go. Of course, everyone would have to get the same bear, else it ruins the mascot theme a bit.

Exactly - Ideally one orders his/her complete Bamboo, rather than purchasing the shirt and having to separately order the bear.

[tomato]

How about getting a bunch of the shirts made and having those interested purchase a Bamboo? That way Bamboo can be repping YW in many places at one time, and there is a constant flow of pictures to the thread.

^ this could be a thing. Just have everyone who's interested purchase a bear and go. Of course, everyone would have to get the same bear, else it ruins the mascot theme a bit.

How about I order a bunch of bears and get some t-shirts made and just send them out to peeps who are interested, at cost? The hoodie is expensive, though, and they don' t have it online anymore so it'll have to be a a simple t-shirt instead.

[TinyGiant]

thats a great idea. that way the thread will get really active.. doesnt matter if its one bear or a legion of them :)

[tomato]

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/DSC_0020.jpg

Hello, Bamboo, II! :smile:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/DSC_0022.jpg

OMG it's another Bamboo!!! Woooot!

Hello, dude, we've been missing ya!!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-bounce014.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-bounce014.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[DevilGirl]

How about I order a bunch of bears and get some t-shirts made and just send them out to peeps who are interested, at cost? The hoodie is expensive, though, and they don' t have it online anymore so it'll have to be a a simple t-shirt instead.

I'm in. Let me know what the cost will be. What was the size of the hoodie for Bamboo? I'll see what I can find so we can have something a little cooler than just a t-shirt.

Too bad we couldn't have one by tomorrow. Doing a photo shoot. Well, more like a redo. First set of engagement pictures didn't turn out quite as expected, so we have to do them over again. Thank goodness I have a friend who's a photographer!

[Darb]

Yea, I think having a bunch of bears may be a good thing. Also, people with bears could hand theirs off, in person, to another member that they live by, if they want. Hell, they could mail theirs to another member if they really trust them. :)

We probably should start with an initial order list, so that you don't over purchase, tomato. Please add myself to that list. You set the deadline to add. :)

[tomato]

Yea, I think having a bunch of bears may be a good thing. Also, people with bears could hand theirs off, in person, to another member that they live by, if they want.

We probably should start with an initial order list, so that you don't over purchase, tomato. Please add myself to that list.

that's exactly why they need to be done cheaply. I'll look into getting t-shirts. If peeps want to dress up their pandas with hoodies and stuff, they can always get that separately and send them off to TG for printing or even get embroidery jobs but the initial panda should be simple and inexpensive, I think.

Yes, I will most definitely do a pre=order list but let's do that in a separate thread and continue the thing with pictures on here :smile:

Also, I need to run this GB by the other mods first, because we've been having problems lately with non-registered vendors selling stuff on this forum, so you peeps are gonna have to be a little patient.

In the meantime, what's Bamboo doing up in PA?!! Let see life on campus, Darb :thumbsup:

[Darb]

that's exactly why they need to be done cheaply. I'll look into getting t-shirts. If peeps want to dress up their pandas with hoodies and stuff, they can always get that and send them off to TG for printing or even get embroidery jobs but the initial panda should be simple and inexpensive, I think.

Yes, I will most definitely do a pre=order list but let's do that in a separate thread and continue the thing with pictures on here :smile:

Also, I need to run this GB by the other mods first, because we've been having problems lately with non-registered vendors selling stuff on this forum, so you peeps are gonna have to be a little patient.

In the meantime, what's Bamboo doing up in PA?!! Let see life on campus, Darb :thumbsup:

I was actually going to mail the bear to JB tomorrow because she's had to wait so long.:redface:

[tomato]

I was actually going to mail the bear to JB tomorrow because she's had to wait so long.:redface:

alrighty then.

she's gonna be so surprised!!

[tomato]

What's he holding in his hands in pic #1 ?

[Darb]

She already knows, I had to check that her address was still valid.

It's supposed to be a sign that says "Darb" on it. Hard to see.

I'll take a few more pictures today while I still have him, I can wait until I get my own bear to take more. I should focus on studying for exams this weekend anyway.

[tomato]

Yeah, that's part of the problem. By the time peeps get the bear, their schedule may or may not be open, so they don't get to it.

I'm still planning on showing up at the Real Enth's doorstep one of these days, to rescue the Bamboo from San Francisco. Grrrr :rolleyes:

[Darb]

Right, but I can still make time to go to the post office. :)

[eTiMaGo]

mathematically speaking, should he not be Bambooo? ;)

[tomato]

aww, I don't know Thomas. I think at this point, it's pointless to name them ;)

[cali yaris]

yeah, this is a completely different project. It's not the story of a bear's travels...

On the bright side, the new idea cannot fail. :thumbsup:

[tomato]

Well, the bear is still traveling :iono: On it's way to JBougie now.
The new idea will take a bit of time to implement, so everybody be patient please.

[Darb]

Well, the bear is still traveling :iono: On it's way to JBougie now.
The new idea will take a bit of time to implement, so everybody be patient please.

Jbougie, silver_echo, and myself (all of which have been active) can keep us entertained with the new bear for the time being. :biggrin:

[silver_echo]

just a question, is length of time with the little bear changing? just thought i would ask as number of bears is changing... also, i ask for your forbearance as i only have a camera phone... picture quantity will be attempted, but quality is not so good...

[tomato]

Was it 10 days? Something like that?

Don't worry about the quality of the pics. What's important is that you enjoy your time with the little guy while you have it, find stuff to do that you'll both enjoy, then tell us all about it in the thread :)

the number of bears isn't changing any time soon, though. It'll take a little while to figure out the costs and stuff, and we'll do it in a separate thread.

[Stove]

How about I order a bunch of bears and get some t-shirts made and just send them out to peeps who are interested, at cost? The hoodie is expensive, though, and they don' t have it online anymore so it'll have to be a a simple t-shirt instead.

I'm in for one, PM me the cost when you get it all figured out.

[JBougie]

I am so excited, I can't even figure out what to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_^

You rock Darb!!!! :)

And, the next person who goes MIA w/ the bear will have my showing up at their door personally asking for him back. >:\ We all know I get good gas mileage, and I'm never above a good road trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tomato]

BTW the next person who snatches the forum panda is gonna get my foot up their @ss

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent040.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

(I have frequent flyer miles so watch out!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Darb]

This was the only picture i had time to take, studying like mad this weekend.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/DSC_0033.jpg

JB, the panda is in the mail! I'll PM you the tracking number.

[tomato]

Awww!!! Super!! :D :thumbsup:

good luck with your exams!

[JBougie]

WOOHOO!!

:drinking:

[JBougie]

Dear friends,

I have arrived in St. Paul, Minnesota. Surprisingly, it isn't snowing - however, the weather here is muggy and I am disappointed in the lack of sunshine. That should change in the next day or two and I'll be able to go out and enjoy Minnesota!

I have already made a friend, his name is Radley and he's really short - but really long.

[tomato]

awwwwwwwwwwww!!! Woot :D

[DevilGirl]

Yay Panda!!!!

[JBougie]

I will go out tomorrow and take some pictures when it's sunny out ... I'm glad that the trees are in full bloom thanks to recent thunder storms - the views will be gorgeous! :)

[tomato]

The little guy will like that :headbang:!

Don't forget, he can make himself useful around the house, too, while you go to work, or maybe ask him to wash your car. ;)

[silver_echo]

The little guy will like that :headbang:!

Don't forget, he can make himself useful around the house, too, while you go to work, or maybe ask him to wash your car. ;)

i was gonna hand him some paint and have him paint my side skirts...

[KCALB SIRAY]

yay!!

[Greenthunder]

Yay! I'm glad we found a way to keep this going! Hopefully this one doesn't get lost

[JBougie]

^ He won't.

Tomato and I promise. LOL

[tomato]

psssst.... Bamboo?

[JBougie]

(Bamboo doesn't count .... he had to take one for the team ... Bamboo II won't disappear!)

I am waiting for it to be freakin' pretty in this state, and tomorrow it is supposed to be warm (in the 70s) and SUNNY! I have my tripod ready (even though I have a Kodak digi ....) and the battery fully charged. I am going to go to some pretty cool spots around St. Paul; I have my route charted out - it's just a matter of getting a pretty day out.

Bamboo is currently just hanging out on some little accent lights I have up against the back wall of the living room

Pictures of outside will come tomorrow, I promise! (unless it rains again ... but as long as Mother Nature decides to be in a good mood, there will be pictures posted tomorrow!)

[tomato]

he's probably checking to see if you have efficient light bulbs ;)

http://mattsimmsy.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/energy_light_bulb_2_392083a1.jpg

Great to see the little guy hanging ;)

[matanfr]

ship bamboo to israel,we have direct connection with the almighty :bow:
i'll arrange him a set of pics :biggrin:

[JBougie]

hahah Tomato - I DO have energy efficient lights ... just not in those, the hanging ones have the very dim colored lights in them :) Every other light in this house as the EE "Natural Light" bulbs - I love them!

Ok - as some of you may have seen from my FB page, I spent the majority of my day at the ER with my husband (complications post-surgery) so I am not going to go out and explore anything with Bamboo. He just got here, so I don't know why I'm in such a rush - but I did have time to write down the places that we are going to go LOL So now, because I have to be at home with him I will be most likely unable to do anything until this weekend.

Sorry for the hold up guys, but I will be able to send him on next Monday or Tuesday to the next person :)

Here is Bamboo hanging out in the car after we got home from the ER ....... (lol I know the pictures have been boring so far - but they won't be this weekend - I promise!)

[tomato]

hmm, sorry to hear that ^
Good luck with post surgery recovery.


We're not worried (about Bamboo, II), as long as we get an update now and then :biggrin:


PS. So, how many pandas does it take to change a light bulb?

[JBougie]

^ haha 1 panda, and 1 dachshund :)

[silver_echo]

i am okay with waiting a little longer... take your time, rest and don't push your recovery...

[tomato]

i am okay with waiting a little longer... take your time, rest and don't push your recovery...

+1 I agree with that.

The pictures are NOT boring to me. Besides I have it on good authority that Bamboo (pardon me, Bamboo II) likes to hang out and share people's every day lives :smile:

[DevilGirl]

Any pictures of Bamboo II are better than no pictures of Bamboo II, whether boring or not. We get to see that he's still alive and well.

[JBougie]

Well, BambooII spent a day with me at the office and I snapped a few pictures ....

A dear friend of mine (who is a puppeteer, and one of the characters on http://www.transylvania-tv.com/) brought his puppets in to keep BambooII company for a while. They look innocent, but they swallow swords and the one in the chest (can't see him) eats fire .... which doesn't end well.

No Pandas were harmed during the making of this picture :)

Then, he discovered his love for a true Minnesota delicacy: TATER TOT HOT DISH! lol

[silver_echo]

that looks good... recipe?

[JBougie]

^ I'll get it from my friend tomorrow - I can't remember what she puts in it, but it's pretty simple. I had her make it just for his visit LOL

[tomato]

Hahaha!!! great pics!! :thumbsup:

I love the hello kitty :wub:

[Darb]

Heh, cute pics! :) Send more!

Updated links on post 1.

[Darb]

Sorry for the hold up guys, but I will be able to send him on next Monday or Tuesday to the next person :)


No rush! Send him out around the 10th. You and silver_echo should be in touch.

[silver_echo]

No rush! Send him out around the 10th. You and silver_echo should be in touch.

address is sent to jbougie, but i will not be sending a search party until the 17th, as i want to give her a chance to do something with him after she gets recovered...

[Darb]

address is sent to jbougie, but i will not be sending a search party until the 17th, as i want to give her a chance to do something with him after she gets recovered...

:thumbsup:

[silver_echo]

any updates? :needpics:

[tomato]

^ hahaha!!

What is it about Bamboo (Bambo, Bamboo2) ? Looks like the minute he walks into their lives, they drop off the face of the earth!! It's a conspiracy!! ;)

[DevilGirl]

^ hahaha!!

What is it about Bamboo (Bambo, Bamboo2) ? Looks like the minute he walks into their lives, they drop off the face of the earth!! It's a conspiracy!! ;)

I know JBougie hasn't totally dropped of the earth. She has been posting on FaceBook... Mentioned something about weathermen calling for snow last night...

[silver_echo]

^ hahaha!!

What is it about Bamboo (Bambo, Bamboo2) ? Looks like the minute he walks into their lives, they drop off the face of the earth!! It's a conspiracy!! ;)

the little guy must be a secret agent and need our help...

[tomato]

I'm not too worried about JBougie.

[Darb]

Yea JB updated me via facebook last night, apparently they've been having loads of rain so, let's hope for clearer skies.

[tomato]

not to be a pain but FB isn't the right place to post Bamboo updates :frown:

Still, I'd be shocked if Bamboo2 didn't resurface. Not worried about JBougie.

[silver_echo]

i am not worried either... just gently picking on the idea...

[JBougie]

I only updated Darb - I haven't been on YW ... for some reason I can get onto Facebook of all places at work, but not YW. Doesn't make sense to me in the least bit, but whatever. lol

And if anyone was worried about Bamboo - you all know how to get ahold of me :)

We FINALLY had a nice day today; well - not super nice, but it wasn't f'n raining finally.

So, I am going to be sending him out Tuesday morning - we are going a couple more places right after work tomorrow that we weren't able to hit before the sun set too much :/ We aren't able to go everywhere I wanted to go however ... here are some pictures.

I apologize in advance for not being able to take more "fun" pictures - it has been so horrible out :( This was just bad luck for his trip. So we had a couple hours of sun shine and I took it lol

[JBougie]

First stop: the St. Paul Cathedral ... we enjoyed hanging in the grass and enjoying the beauty of one of my favorite places in the 'Cities :)

[JBougie]

Then we continued on to the Minnesota State Capital:

[JBougie]

Then it was time to head out to the very, very famous Spoon & Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens - we took some time to horse around and play around a bit on all of the art that is on display (Radley, my mini dachshund, decided to hop into one as well...):

[JBougie]

Then, we ran out to the Mall of America .... took a couple of pictures in the parking lot of Bamboo walking across to the entrance; he ended up getting too tired to go in - but tomorrow at lunch I told him I'd take him to see the amusement park inside so he'll be excited tomorrow. Then we hopped onto the big Lego blocks outside, then went up to the 7th floor of the parking ramp, took a couple pictures and ended up getting yelled at and kicked off the 7th floor by the rent-a-cops :) lol I don't know why the 7th floor is closed, but they sure weren't happy we were up there! We got a nice panoramic (Minneapolis is the backdrop right behind Bamboo's head, then to the right is the Minneapolis International Airport, right across the freeway from the Mall of America) And, on our way out Bamboo spotted a Yaris and had to stop and check it out.

[JBougie]

And that concludes the pictures for today .... tomorrow I will have some more of the Mall of America, Minneapolis, some of St. Paul and hopefully the Zoo if I can get there before it closes :)

Then he will be happy and on his way to his next destination bright and early Tuesday morning :)

[JBougie]

I know JBougie hasn't totally dropped of the earth. She has been posting on FaceBook... Mentioned something about weathermen calling for snow last night...

Yeah, that jerk said we were gonna get snow ....... and we did :/

It didn't stick though THANK GOD. :headbang::headbang:

[Darb]

I always knew Bamboo had an eye for art.

:coolpics::thumbsup:

OP updated.

[tomato]

Very nice, very nice!!! Moar Moar!! :laugh: :laugh:

Feels real good to see the little guy hanging out again :woot:

[JBougie]

It wouldn't stop raining for crap today :( So, no more pictures ... I'm really sad - HOWEVER, I noticed that another MSP person is on the list to have Bamboo visit, so maybe it's a sign that we need to save some of the Twin Cities for the next person to show :)

He will be on his way to the next stop in the morning :)

[tomato]

:cry:

I know how you feel. Actually the longer you keep it and the harder it is to put him in the mail :frown:

[silver_echo]

well he gets to help me track the tard that broke into my wrx last night... when he shows up... and bougie if you see this before you send him, darb can take my turn and i can take after darb...

[ezhacker1]

Not Bamboo, but a Panda all the same. He goes to every car meet.

[Rain]

Cute panda! Saw it at TORC

btw, my friend and I were amazed by your "talking" yaris :biggrin:

[tomato]

Not Bamboo, but a Panda all the same. He goes to every car meet.

Hahahaha!! That's great !! :clap::w00t::thumbup::headbang::thumbsup:

Panda power! :headbang::headbang:

I remember him, actually.

[ezhacker1]

funny is friend who gave it to me named him Panda, so Panda is its name lol...

[tomato]

good name! :biggrin:

Didn't you have 2 of them at one point?

[Darb]

well he gets to help me track the tard that broke into my wrx last night... when he shows up... and bougie if you see this before you send him, darb can take my turn and i can take after darb...

Suck! :thumbdown:

Hope everything gets fixed. I'll let JB know.

[tomato]

Suck! :thumbdown:

Hope everything gets fixed. I'll let JB know.

Yeah, it does. missed that post. :frown:

I hate it when that happens. :mad::mad: ...holes broke into my CRX a few times :mad::mad:

[ezhacker1]

good name! :biggrin:

Didn't you have 2 of them at one point?

OOOO the Tare Pandas. i have a total of 3, one standard size one got replaced so its actually 1.1, 2 and 3

I totally forgot to put them in the car, thats JDM

[Darb]

Talked to JB, Bamboo will be detoured to me before heading to silver_echo.

Ag, hope you're able to get everything figured out.

[tomato]

OOOO the Tare Pandas. i have a total of 3, one standard size one got replaced so its actually 1.1, 2 and 3

I totally forgot to put them in the car, thats JDM

that is your car, next to Taylor's, right?

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=414824&postcount=14

[ezhacker1]

yup thats Pokey 1.1 ; The Babies: Pan Pan and (no name)

[silver_echo]

Talked to JB, Bamboo will be detoured to me before heading to silver_echo.

Ag, hope you're able to get everything figured out.

np... things should be back to normal in a few days... but it sucks that i need to get a new laptop now...

[JBougie]

That is horrible they broke into your car :( THat really sucks about your laptop! Would that be covered by insurance?

[silver_echo]

That is horrible they broke into your car :( THat really sucks about your laptop! Would that be covered by insurance?

get to find out later when i go talk to my insurance agent... hopefully i am covered

[tomato]

They got your laptop, too? That sucks big time! :thumbdown:
Thankfully laptops are real cheap these days, hope you had your stuff backed up some place.

[tomato]

Has anyone seen the new snapple commercial with pandas?

I can assure you that Bamboo (2) is much nicer !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hRw8rZPaP0

[silver_echo]

They got your laptop, too? That sucks big time! :thumbdown:
Thankfully laptops are real cheap these days, hope you had your stuff backed up some place. except for the fact that my laptop was custom built with xp less than a year ago... to the tune of $1000... super suck... fml...

[tomato]

except for the fact that my laptop was custom built with xp less than a year ago... to the tune of $1000... super suck... fml...

Yup. You can't leave anything in your car these days, especially not in plain view. The last time they broke into my car, they took the factory radio :rolleyes:

[silver_echo]

Yup. You can't leave anything in your car these days, especially not in plain view. The last time they broke into my car, they took the factory radio :rolleyes:

mine was hidden under my drivers seat... completely out of view... they could not have found it until they were already in my car...

[ezhacker1]

Has anyone seen the new snapple commercial with pandas?

I can assure you that Bamboo (2) is much nicer !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hRw8rZPaP0

those are some scary looking pandas...

[Darb]

Bamboo should be on his way to me soon, which is good. I'm on my first summer break in 10 years and I need something to keep me busy (I am still looking for a job/volunteering). Looking forward to taking bamboo around Pittsburgh! :) I'll have to get a shot of him in front of MeLOLon arena before they demolish it.

[tomato]

Bamboo should be on his way to me soon, which is good. I'm on my first summer break in 10 years and I need something to keep me busy (I am still looking for a job/volunteering). Looking forward to taking bamboo around Pittsburgh! :) I'll have to get a shot of him in front of MeLOLon arena before they demolish it.

finally, you get to go enjoy the little guy! :headbang:

looking forward to seeing you two having fun.

[tomato]

*cough*

[cali yaris]

Bamboo should be on his way to me soon, which is good

5 days later. is he on the way?

[Rain]

did we lose him again?

[Darb]

Was put in the mail Friday, so should be here sometime this week.

EDIT: correction, today. Seems there was a slight error with the mail on Friday and he was RTS. Was put in the mail again today. :) Also, I have a tracking number so, he'll be here soon.

[tomato]

Bamboo with tracking # FTW!! No "lost in the mail" pandas anymore! yeaaa!!!

EDIT
wait, what's that about RTS?!! Hahaha!! :bellyroll: :bellyroll:

That's a good one, panda with a mind of his own! ;)
Bamboo2 doesn't want to leave JBougie!! :laugh: :laugh: :thumbsup:

[JBougie]

I kinda pampered the lil guy (I'm sure there will be a pic of his arrival shortly...lol) so yeah, I would have to say I think the panda has a thing for me ;) LOL What happened was the post office claims that I didn't make the address clear enough to read ... which I think is crap because I have bubbly girl writing, so I just don't think they just don't like me. hahah

Sorry I haven't been posting much guys - it was finals, and then work, and now I am leaving tomorrow for Tennessee for a few days to get away from everything that's been going on at home ... so I haven't been on here.

After Wednesday I'll be back on full time again haha

I am really excited to see Bamboo2 see PA :)

[DevilGirl]

I am really excited to see Bamboo2 see PA :)

Western PA...

I'm still waiting for my turn so I can show him Eastern PA and maybe Philly...

[Darb]

Guess who just arrived in a plush new bathrobe!

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo1.jpg

[tomato]

Hahahahaha!!! :bellyroll: :bellyroll:

Meet Bamboo, II - Hefner ;)

That's sweet, though. Whoever dressed him up, thank you! :thumbsup:

[Darb]

Hahahahaha!!! :bellyroll: :bellyroll:

Meet Bamboo, II - Hefner ;)

That's sweet, though. Whoever dressed him up, thank you! :thumbsup:

JBougie is responsible for the smoking jacket. :headbang:

[tomato]

You can tell he's happy, well fed, must have had a really good time.
No wander he convinced the post office to be RTS :laugh:

[silver_echo]

who would've thought that jbougie would take him to the spa...

[Darb]

Well, it's raining today, so no sightseeing for Bamboo and me. But! We did swing out to East End Brewing (http://www.eastendbrewing.com/) to fill up a growler.

Bamboo was pretty happy about all the types of beers they make.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_east_end.jpg

His favorite was the Monkey Girl Dunkelweizen though, so we got a growler of that.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_growler.jpg

[silver_echo]

well as it turns out, having the little guy make a detour to see darb first works out for me... because of the weather, the dragstrip does not open for two more weeks...

[JBougie]

awwwww!!! I am so glad he made it! And also, please note the amazingly awesome Minnesota stamp pin :P

He was quite pampered while he was here with me :) haha

[Darb]

Bamboo and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather today to go out to Pitt Campus to check out the Cathedral of Learning. Before we went into the Cathedral, Bamboo took at look at Heinz Chapel, which lies on the Cathedral grounds. The chapel is a non-denominational church that can be used by Pitt students/staff/faculty for various occasions, including weddings, funerals, baptisms...

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_heinz_chapel.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_heinz_chapel_doors.jpg



Since it was a bit cloudy out when we got there, we decided to go into the Cathedral to check out the main hall and some of the nationality rooms.

When we got to the main hall Bamboo could not stop talking about how much the building reminded him of the Harry Potter books. He felt like he was right inside Hogwarts!

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral1.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral2.jpg

Many of the nationality rooms were closed, but we managed to check out a couple. These are functional classrooms in the Cathedral that were designed and donated to the school by various countries and their students that attend Pitt.

First up was the Austrian Room.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral_austrian.jpg

We also managed to look at the Indian Room, too.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral_indian1.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral_indian2.jpg

Bamboo really wanted to go to the very top, so we hopped an elevator to the 36th floor and took a look out of one of the windows.

Here's Bamboo with the view overlooking Schenley Park and Phipps Conservatory to the right. I promised him we'd go there later this week.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral_top1.jpg

Here's the view from the same window overlooking Carnegie Mellon University.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral_top2.jpg

We then headed downstairs to find that the weather had cleared up a bit, Bamboo wanted me to take a picture of him in front of the Cathedral. He was certain that this was the tallest educational structure in the western hemisphere that he's ever seen!

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_cathedral3.jpg

We then walked around a bit and saw the Allegheny County Soldiers Memorial.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_soldiers_and_sailors.jpg

He really liked the cannon.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_soldiers_and_sailors2.jpg

Finally, we went to see the statue of the Pitt Panther. Bamboo thought it looked really cool!

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_panther.jpg

That's it for today, more to come later!:smile:

[Darb]

well as it turns out, having the little guy make a detour to see darb first works out for me... because of the weather, the dragstrip does not open for two more weeks...

:w00t: Looking forward to it! Btw, can you PM me your address? I'll send him your way around 6/4.

[silver_echo]

:w00t: Looking forward to it! Btw, can you PM me your address? I'll send him your way around 6/4.

pm sent... looking forward to showing the little guy spokane and surrounding area...

[Greenthunder]

Awesome pics Darb! Its nice to see some of the places around Pittsburgh

[Darb]

Thanks! More pics to come! Also, we're traveling down to Yorktown, VA this weekend, so I'll get some pics at the battlegrounds, too. :)

[tomato]

Great pics, Darb :clap:

Love the little explanations under the pics.

:thumbsup: