The Official "Bamboo the Yarisworld Traveler" Thread (v4, part 2)

[Darb]

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/bamboo_black.png

For those who are new to YarisWorld, Bambo was our little stuffed panda friend who loved to travel. For two to three weeks, Bambo visited a different YW member and documented his travels by photo. Bambo had many harrowing adventures, including being lost in Thailand during the 2008 riots. Unfortunately, Bambo has become lost in Mexico. Luckily his twin, Bamboo, also loves to travel, and has decided to take it upon himself to continue Bambo's tradition.

The original creator of the Bambo concept was a YarisWorld member by the name of NemesisZ. NemesisZ became unreachable after the hack so *MAD DOG* volunteered to take over running the thread. Due to unforeseen circumstances, *MAD DOG* is unable to continue administering the thread. I've volunteered to take over, so let's get this going.

Part 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24121)

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9596

Below is the current list.

Key
Bold members have had Bambo, and their posts are linked.
Red text shows Bambo's current activity.
Blue text shows Bamboo's current activity.
+(date) indicates a member's request to see Bamboo a second time around and the date in which they will lock in. For one month from request, first time requests will take precedence.
+L indicates a member's request to see Bamboo a second time around is locked. First timers can request to cut that member by PM request.
VP indicates a member who has voluntarily passed his or her turn. They will be placed immediately next in the list when they become available for a Bamboo visit.

Some Rules
-If you have been inactive for more than a month when your turn comes up, you will be skipped. If you return to find that you've been skipped, please PM me.
-The approximate amount of time for a visit is 2 weeks.
-You must give me your name, address and phone number before I approve that Bamboo gets sent to you. This is an extra precaution so we don't lose him again.


1. Tomato (San Francisco, CA, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=409368&postcount=465), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=411585&postcount=3), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=411587&postcount=4), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=411605&postcount=5), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=411607&postcount=6), 6 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=412305&postcount=7), 7 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=413334&postcount=8), 8 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=413340&postcount=9), 9 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=413341&postcount=10), 10 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=413771&postcount=11), 11 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=413774&postcount=12), 12 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=414824&postcount=14), 13 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=415331&postcount=17), 14 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=416203&postcount=18), 15 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=416204&postcount=19), 16 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=416206&postcount=20), 17 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=416209&postcount=21), 18 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417549&postcount=22), 19 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417566&postcount=25), 20 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417885&postcount=26), 21 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417893&postcount=27), 22 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417903&postcount=28), 23 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417910&postcount=29), 24 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417975&postcount=30), 25 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=417979&postcount=31), 26 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419139&postcount=36), 27 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419146&postcount=37), 28 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419188&postcount=38), 29 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419195&postcount=39), 30 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419197&postcount=40), 31 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419904&postcount=42), 32 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419910&postcount=43), 33 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419914&postcount=44), 34 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419950&postcount=45), 35 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419956&postcount=46), 36 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419965&postcount=47), 37 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=419976&postcount=48), 38 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=420533&postcount=51), 39 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422181&postcount=62), 40 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422182&postcount=63), 41 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422183&postcount=64), 42 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422184&postcount=65), 43 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422185&postcount=66), 44 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422186&postcount=67), 45 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422187&postcount=68), 46 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=427249&postcount=126), 47 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=427307&postcount=128), 48 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=429986&postcount=138)
2. staypuft (Chicago, IL, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=427252&postcount=127)
3. TinyGiant (Rochester, NH, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422552&postcount=76), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=422788&postcount=88), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=424282&postcount=107), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=424284&postcount=108)
4. engelm_ (Redlands, CA, USA)
5. Zefoxe (New York, NY, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=433290&postcount=164)
6. TheRealEnth (Miami, FL, USA) (MIA with Bamboo I)
7. jinxor (Sydney, Australia)
8. JBougie (St Paul, MN, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=466002&postcount=411), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=466806&postcount=421), 3 (hhttp://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=467026&postcount=424), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=467644&postcount=430), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=470224&postcount=447), 6 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=470225&postcount=448), 7 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=470227&postcount=449), 8 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=470230&postcount=450)
9. Darb (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=473768&postcount=487), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=473957&postcount=492), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=474174&postcount=495), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=475005&postcount=501), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=476513&postcount=506),
10. silver_echo (Spokane, WA, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=478942&postcount=514), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=483693&postcount=538), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=483709&postcount=539), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=483712&postcount=540)
11. ImportRacer88 (USA)
12. Astrogirl (Wenatchee, WA, USA)
13. Custom Lftback (Houston, TX, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=484610&postcount=565), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=484697&postcount=568), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=485140&postcount=575), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=485992&postcount=594), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=489962&postcount=610)
14. SIPNGAS (Southeast WI, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=490488&postcount=623), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=497670&postcount=648")
15. StefanVVTi & Constantin (Bucharest/Craiova, Romania).
16. kustom play (Phoenix, AZ, USA) Pics TK
17. Greenthunder (Findlay, OH, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=506237&postcount=677), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=512644&postcount=697)
18. RHDVIPbB (Louisville, KY, USA) VP
19. BaknBlak (Seal Beach, CA, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=513259&postcount=701), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=513632&postcount=703), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=514700&postcount=719), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515256&postcount=722), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515272&postcount=724), 6 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515372&postcount=725), 7 (hhttp://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515520&postcount=727), 8 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515523&postcount=728), 9 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=515844&postcount=730), 10 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516027&postcount=733), 11 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516226&postcount=734), 12 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516229&postcount=735), 13 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516231&postcount=736), 14 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516233&postcount=737), 15 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516239&postcount=738), 16 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516241&postcount=740), 17 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516242&postcount=741), 18 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516244&postcount=742), 19 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516245&postcount=743), 20 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516250&postcount=744), 21 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516251&postcount=745), 22 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516252&postcount=746), 23 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516594&postcount=762)
20. cali yaris (Woodland Hills, CA, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=516629&postcount=764),
21. Treyz (Long Island, NY, USA) +LVP
22. DandiDani (Louisville, KY, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=530794&postcount=816), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=531202&postcount=820), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=531204&postcount=821), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=531216&postcount=822), 5 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=531519&postcount=828), 6 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=533596&postcount=839), 7 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=536752&postcount=842), 8 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=537263&postcount=846), 9 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=538029&postcount=849), 10 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=538035&postcount=850), 11 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=538301&postcount=852), 12 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=538626&postcount=853), 13 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=539034&postcount=861)
23. enobmort42 (Daytona Beach, FL, USA)
24. Tamago (Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=539301&postcount=862), 2 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=542230&postcount=872), 3 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=542250&postcount=873), 4 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=544065&postcount=880)
25. DevilGirl (Lehigh Valley, PA, USA) VP
26. RacerFreakXXX (Somers, NY, USA) 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=547772&postcount=884)
27. Cherrie (Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN, USA)
28. wiirenet (Chicago, IL, USA)
29. Coffiend (Omaha, NE, USA)
30. KCALB SIRAY (Northern Virginia, USA) +L 1 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=553178&postcount=898)
31. JBougie (Jackson, TN, USA) +L
32. KRAZGRL (Orange County, CA, USA) Returned from VP
33. bkndacn (Monterey, CA, USA)
34. sickpuppy1 (Kansas City, KS, USA)
35. fnkngrv (Northern Maine, USA)
36. henry33 (Slovakia)
37. CTScott (CT, USA)
38. Greenthunder (Findlay, OH, USA) +L
39. silver_echo (Spokane, WA, USA) +L
40. KRAZGRL (Orange County, CA, USA) +L
41. YAR1S (Nashville, TN, USA)
42. RHDVIPbB (Louisville, KY, USA)
43. Jeffinthe9 (SoCal, CA, USA)
[B]44. darb (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) +L
45. carrotCup (San Diego, CA, USA)
46. Jerkratt (Fair Lawn, NJ)
47. cali_yaris (Canoga Park, CA)
48. RHDVIPbB (Louisville, KY)
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Home Base (East) Darb (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Home Base (West) Tomato (San Francisco, CA, USA)

[tomato]

So THIS is the official bamboo thread now.

If the mods would leave the other one alone for now (do NOT unstick it!!!) that'd be great, thanks!

[Darb]

So THIS is the official bamboo thread now.

If the mods would leave the other one alone for now (do NOT unstick it!!!) that'd be great, thanks!

:thanks:

[RHDVIPbB]

Well I will try to get more pictures uploaded this weekend when I have some free time.

[Jerkratt]

Jerkratt fair lawn NJ

[cali yaris]

This just looks wrong... :laugh:

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/564613_3322341711846_1667442286_2742151_2012008532 _n.jpg

[tomato]

^ LOL !!!!! :bellyroll::bellyroll:

[Darb]

Jerkratt fair lawn NJ

added!

[RHDVIPbB]

Well I found him a set of wheels so he doesn't have to ride in a brown sealed box anymore :laugh: Now he can just drive to the next person on the list.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/551179_3357672195086_1667442286_2756166_1041122490 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/535946_3357673035107_1667442286_2756168_519715734_ n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/539280_3357673475118_1667442286_2756169_1595066310 _n.jpg



Although he might want to move the seat back a little

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/556033_3357673915129_1667442286_2756170_809700073_ n.jpg



He was also around to help prep a set of wheels for paint

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/553674_3357674275138_1667442286_2756171_408149313_ n.jpg

And this is the finished result

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/564313_3357674955155_1667442286_2756173_1603609418 _n.jpg

[tomato]

LOL, these are great!! He probably should have his own car!

J/K that'd be way too heavy for postage and stuff.

[cali yaris]

yeah he has to be shipped with the xB from now on.

meanwhile.... that B needs some very small MI and YW stickers. :wink:

[Darb]

That scion is awesome, I approve, 100%

But yea, might be a little heavy...

[RHDVIPbB]

yeah he has to be shipped with the xB from now on.

meanwhile.... that B needs some very small MI and YW stickers. :wink:

I had an extra MI sticker and I just put it on. Going to dig around and try to find my extra YW decal. If not I need to order some more anyway

[carrotCup]

Aww... You should find out how much it is to ship Bamboo with the car. If it's not that bad, it'd so be worth it!

[RHDVIPbB]

Aww... You should find out how much it is to ship Bamboo with the car. If it's not that bad, it'd so be worth it!

Sorry everyone. I have three of these (one original red, original orange and this black that I painted) and they are hard to find. I am trying to find the remotes so I can get a video of him driving one around. I promise that there are more pics, just haven't had time to upload them.

[JumpmanYaris]

What we doing this weekend?

[tomato]

:needpics:

[RHDVIPbB]

Sorry Tomato. Pics will be up either tomorrow or Monday. He is packed up and ready to be overnight aired to Darb to be in his wedding. I have been collecting pictures but I had a lot of Derby events to do this last week.

[tomato]

Bamboo best man?!! :laugh: That's probably a first on this board!! Cool ! :headbang:

[RHDVIPbB]

As promised. Here are the pictures. Going to be a few posts.

I caught him sneaking into my Easter candy stash
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/575597_3528646709342_1667442286_2829362_2128403430 _n.jpg

We stopped by Oxmoor Toyota since I needed to pick up some parts. He checked out the Scion xD
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/533163_3528647349358_1667442286_2829363_1081411649 _n.jpg

And then he looked at a new Yaris
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545593_3528647829370_1667442286_2829364_1539062618 _n.jpg

The limited edition FJ
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/306133_3528648149378_1667442286_2829365_264980048_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/535249_3528648829395_1667442286_2829366_1615150350 _n.jpg

We made a stop at 502 Auto Club so I could grab some photos for the shop for the site and Bamboo wanted to try to be a replacement for Smokey the Bear. What do you think?
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/535711_3528649269406_1667442286_2829367_2087857960 _n.jpg

[RHDVIPbB]

Anytime I went out, he would be perched there checking out all of the new scenery.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/561966_3528664629790_1667442286_2829370_557897589_ n.jpg

He tagged along to Thunder over Louisville
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/534989_3528677510112_1667442286_2829371_2016449785 _n.jpg

C5 Galaxy in the background
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/581210_3528678510137_1667442286_2829372_1250622555 _n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/528857_3528679310157_1667442286_2829373_1695790994 _n.jpg

On our way into Louisville
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/563153_3528702990749_1667442286_2829376_174740676_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/558591_3528704110777_1667442286_2829377_1838496430 _n.jpg


Stopped to wash all the dirt off the car
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/389718_3528706070826_1667442286_2829378_278762096_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/562290_3528708710892_1667442286_2829381_1627850224 _n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/522639_3528710710942_1667442286_2829383_700651972_ n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/522639_3528710710942_1667442286_2829383_700651972_ n.jpg

He inspects and make sure all the bugs were removed
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/549238_3528714671041_1667442286_2829385_822653057_ n.jpg

[RHDVIPbB]

We met up with Orlando (JumpmanYaris) to get some pictures
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/s720x720/156409_3528716271081_1667442286_2829387_1852137913 _n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/35914_3528719191154_1410484848_n.jpg

He tried to be a bike wheel but he might be too small
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/148931_3528720911197_1667442286_2829389_231252546_ n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/319813_3528721671216_1667442286_2829391_2041278628 _n.jpg

We played hide and seek. Took a while to find him. Thankfully we didn't drive off to search for him
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/72949_3528747871871_1667442286_2829399_1190794844_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/544887_3528748391884_1667442286_2829401_489903264_ n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/533079_3528749191904_1667442286_2829402_907952123_ n.jpg

He perched himself on the xB and gave a few pointers on picture taking. He had some good advice. I am sure the album in the photo section will show his critique
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/33963_3528749711917_1667442286_2829403_619846621_n .jpg

Then Bamboo decided to see how the sedan handled (bottom corner of window)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/548409_3528749871921_1667442286_2829404_483483317_ n.jpg

A view of Louisville from the Indiana side
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/380679_3528750511937_1667442286_2829405_1407440474 _n.jpg

[RHDVIPbB]

We stopped for lunch. For a small bear, he does pack a big appetite
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/540481_3528751031950_1667442286_2829407_690722013_ n.jpg

And then we said goodbye to Orlando
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Stopped by our new basketball stadium.
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And then we swung by the skate park
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This is a ramp under construction for a project that will create a walking path across the river between Kentucky and Indiana
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What is left of a historic mansion that used to be right off the Ohio River
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Local railway who hauls rock from the main quarry by my house out to the river to be loaded onto barges
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[RHDVIPbB]

Mr. Joe Cool himself
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While on the farm he went out to see the horses before they came in for the evening
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Next we stopped by Polesque Fitness. A dance and exercise studio run by my girlfriends aunt.
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He gave it his best try
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/575160_3528768432385_1667442286_2829427_784951482_ n.jpg

She also gave him a quick lesson
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[RHDVIPbB]

I got to spend some time with my son and I figured Bamboo and him would get along.

He offers a ride to Bamboo and thinks safety first
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/540217_3528769672416_1667442286_2829429_189285868_ n.jpg

We then had craft time
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Bamboo made a car. Kinda looks like a Yaris hatch to me
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/538644_3528770232430_1667442286_2829431_1664002037 _n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/539977_3528771112452_1667442286_2829433_1556965356 _n.jpg

Someone is apparently thinking about cold weather
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/552940_3528784392784_1667442286_2829436_1078192915 _n.jpg

My son and Bamboo play with my old Brio set. Thankfully they still make Brio and I have a few of their new trains
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/533073_3528785152803_1667442286_2829437_1090334947 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/574706_3528786152828_1667442286_2829438_14649245_n .jpg

Next Bamboo wanted a ride in a Tonka truck
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Milo refuels and then gets ready to drive
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/548475_3528787152853_1667442286_2829440_2065601942 _n.jpg

And off they go
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Faster. Faster
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545691_3528788392884_1667442286_2829442_2082113668 _n.jpg

Trying to imitate Crashy's newest mod
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[RHDVIPbB]

All suited up and ready for his next exciting adventure. Best man duties are apparently calling.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/292222_3528819193654_1667442286_2829448_1585212364 _n.jpg

I can't wait to have him again

[Darb]

Guess who's arrived! He immediately found the best place in the apartment.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSC_1982.jpg

More to come later!

[tomato]

@RHDV These photos are awesome!!!! There are a few I positively *** love ***

First of all, I think it's a first on this board, but Bamboo pole dancing?!! LOL :laugh: :laugh: :thumbsup:

Love the shots in the car wash , those are amazing!!! and the ones with the beautiful horses ... awww...

But the one that tugs at the heart the most are probably the series with the little kid. The one with little kid pushing down on him so he fits in the car is just ... Awww and when he pushes the bear around in the yellow truck ... awww :wub:

And now the bear is at Darbs? this is great. I gotta say, seeing the way the thread is going makes me really happy. I guess it was all worth it, after all. :wink: Keep 'm coming, guys!!

:headbang::headbang:

[RHDVIPbB]

Glad you liked them. My son loved playing with him. I can't wait to have him again. There were so many places I wanted to take him but didn't have the time.

[JumpmanYaris]

Great awesomely pictures Nolan

[DandiDani]

:coolpics:

[Darb]

Update!

So, I wanted to take a picture of Bamboo at the reception, but with all the excitement didn't get a chance to. Bamboo did get to come along for the ride, though:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0878.jpg

Me and my wife's first dance! :redface:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/2012-05-05200057.jpg

More to come!

[33OH]

^ Congrats Darryl!

[carrotCup]

Congratulations.
;D I wonder if Bamboo will ever find love?

[Darb]

So, Bamboo found our ice cream maker.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0881.jpg

But decided that he really wanted to make gelato.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0885.jpg

He did a bit of supervising, as he usually does.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0891.jpg

He kinda zoned out for a bit as the ice cream maker was running. I think the churning might have hypnotized him.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0912.jpg

He eventually snapped out of it though. Luckily for him it was just in time for the finished product.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/krynthe/Bamboo%20May%202012/DSCN0915.jpg

[Darb]

Bamboo update! I suck and didn't take many pictures, but! He's on his way to carrotCup in San Diego! Hopefully she'll be a little better at this than I am.:redface:

[carrotCup]

Eagerly awaiting! ^___^

[carrotCup]

Bamboo arrives at my workplace!
http://i45.tinypic.com/2lbdjl1.jpg

When we got home, he was so worn out he just wanted to relax in a nice bubbly bath~
http://i50.tinypic.com/zwky8w.jpg

He said he was okay to start celebrating the 4th early, but he crashed after only one Blue Moon. :[ Hopefully he'll be up to celebrating the real thing tonight!
http://i48.tinypic.com/1ghbfr.jpg

[carrotCup]

A challenger appears!
http://i50.tinypic.com/1z4zhw9.jpg

Bamboo inspects the damages from my accident. D:
http://i46.tinypic.com/15ox8xi.jpg

Enjoying a brew on the overcast 4th of July. Bamboo was thoroughly appalled at the 15-second firework show.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2ns1bmq.jpg

Mmm, vegan tacos! Bamboo ate mostly the green stuff though.
http://i48.tinypic.com/jtxu9z.jpg

[nookandcrannycar]

A challenger appears!
http://i50.tinypic.com/1z4zhw9.jpg

Bamboo inspects the damages from my accident. D:
http://i46.tinypic.com/15ox8xi.jpg

Enjoying a brew on the overcast 4th of July. Bamboo was thoroughly appalled at the 15-second firework show.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2ns1bmq.jpg

Mmm, vegan tacos! Bamboo ate mostly the green stuff though.
http://i48.tinypic.com/jtxu9z.jpg

In the distance (looking out the window) is that the bridge to Coronado?

[carrotCup]

In the distance (looking out the window) is that the bridge to Coronado?

Yup. The Coronado bridge and downtown San Diego.

[carrotCup]

Bamboo tags along with me to Apogee to get another tattoo. He was frightened to get closer to that creepy inked-out baby doll.
http://i48.tinypic.com/2zecjsy.jpg

[DevilGirl]

Bamboo tags along with me to Apogee to get another tattoo. He was frightened to get closer to that creepy inked-out baby doll.
http://i48.tinypic.com/2zecjsy.jpg

So what did you get? Can't tell about getting a tattoo without giving details... :biggrin:

[carrotCup]

So what did you get? Can't tell about getting a tattoo without giving details... :biggrin:

http://tinypic.com/r/cnrer/6
"Can't run fast enough away from me."
It's lyrics from 1013 by Before the Storm, a friend of mine.

[tomato]

When we got home, he was so worn out he just wanted to relax in a nice bubbly bath~
http://i50.tinypic.com/zwky8w.jpg



Bamboo had a bath?!! :eek: :eyebulge:That's gotta be a first on here! Oh well , he probably needed it after rolling around the country all that time! :laugh::laugh:

Very cool! Keep'm coming! :D

[RHDVIPbB]

Bamboo had a bath?!! :eek: :eyebulge:That's gotta be a first on here! Oh well , he probably needed it after rolling around the country all that time! :laugh::laugh:

Very cool! Keep'm coming! :D

I can only imagine how "dirty" he might have been. Can't wait to see more pictures

[carrotCup]

I was honestly surprised at how dingy he was. xD He smells so good now!

Bamboo and I are adventuring to a couple cool places this weekend, so stay tuned!

[tomato]

^ I bet you're right. he's not machine-washable though, so you did good!

[cali yaris]

is this still correct? I'll have another go with him if that's ok...

45. carrotCup (San Diego, CA, USA)
46. Jerkratt (Fair Lawn, NJ)

[RHDVIPbB]

I would love another turn with him. Any way I can arrange to have him around September 15th to take him to Scion Exposed?

[Darb]

is this still correct? I'll have another go with him if that's ok...

45. carrotCup (San Diego, CA, USA)
46. Jerkratt (Fair Lawn, NJ)

I would love another turn with him. Any way I can arrange to have him around September 15th to take him to Scion Exposed?

Added!

RHD, if cali is ok with it, I can route bamboo to you before him. If Jerkratt replies to my PM, that is. Otherwise, you should get him by then.

[cali yaris]

I can get Bamboo to him before Sept. 15. I only need a week.

[RHDVIPbB]

I can get Bamboo to him before Sept. 15. I only need a week.

Awesome. Expect a lot of pictures of him. We are also going to the Newport Aquarium that weekend.

[carrotCup]

Sorry guys, I broke my ankle, so I haven't gone anywhere whatsoever. x___x It's kind of healed, so I was planning on taking Bamboo to a couple spots this weekend.

So next Monday afternoon I'll escort him to the FedEx office! Is that okay with you guys?

[tomato]

Sorry guys, I broke my ankle, so I haven't gone anywhere whatsoever. x___x It's kind of healed, so I was planning on taking Bamboo to a couple spots this weekend.

So next Monday afternoon I'll escort him to the FedEx office! Is that okay with you guys?

Next Monday is 8/27? Looks like they're OK with it.
Broken ankles are no fun :(

Maybe you can post a photo of Bamboo on the cast! :biggrin:

Get well soon but please don't forget to mail the panda pretty soon.

[cali yaris]

CarrotCup requested my address. :thumbsup:

If he gets here on Tuesday, he can go racing with me. :eek:

[carrotCup]

A cast...? D: I think military medical is too cheap to do that. It's not that bad anyway, just a fracture, so they gave me crutches. Too bad I don't have a tiny set for Bamboo! That would be SO cute! <3

Okay, here's a couple more pics. I'mma try to see if someone will take him hiking with them tomorrow morning (we'll see how that goes).


Bamboo visits the cactus garden at Balboa. We didn't go into museums because they're boring.
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Bamboo decides we should go to Ocean Beach because he wants his first piercing!
http://i46.tinypic.com/14j45dd.jpg

I got him all suited up, lookin' snazzy with his bomb new ear piercing. ;D He's also sporting a new pin, courtesy of the staff at Apogee.
http://i45.tinypic.com/51djj7.jpg

[tomato]

AWwww!!! Ear pearcing, uh? ;) LOL that's pretty funny! Why not! Great shots, carrot.

[carrotCup]

Bamboo is en route! I'll send the tracking # to Garm when I get home. I left it in my car and I'm lazy, aha.

But the post office said he wouldn't get there until Wednesday or Thursday. Knew I should have taken the extra time to drive to FedEx. D:

[cali yaris]

He's here. loading up a few pics now.

[cali yaris]

Bamboo was sorry he missed the intake manifold install, so I showed him pictures.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3415.jpg

Bamboo meets our office parakeets. Notice that the parakeets are as far from Bamboo as possible. He never thought of himself as intimidating before.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3416.jpg

Bamboo thinks these 175's are going to be a STRETCH on 15x8's -- but that's the point, Bamboo!

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3417.jpg

Bamboo approves of the 2012 Yaris, especially this all-black beauty (in for some upgrades today)

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3418.jpg

"But where are YOU going to sit when we go racing, Garm?"

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3419.jpg

Bamboo is ALL about 1NZ motors.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3421.jpg

Bamboo REALLY likes the Hello Kitty exhaust tip. A little too much, really.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3422.jpg

Bamboo + Lucky Cat

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/IMG_3423.jpg

ok, more later....

[cali yaris]

Bamboo liked the ride home from the shop, more pics on that later.

I gave him a tour of my back yard... first, my grapefruit tree:

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/Bamboo/Bamboo-2131.jpg

He decided to meditate on the meaning of being a bear:

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/Bamboo/Bamboo-2132.jpg

But then we decided to start partying! After all, Bamboo's in town!

Beer? No beer! Let's do some Pinot Grigio!

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/Bamboo/Bamboo-2133.jpg

[tomato]

Nice touch, showing him some fine California wine (ooops. Make that Italian wine! ;) for a change ;)

Yeah, I think he got a little too close to that HK tip ! ;) Are you putting that on the new 2012 Black Yaris?! :biggrin:

Keep 'm coming :bow: :bow: !

[RHDVIPbB]

He might be intimidating with that new piercing.

[cali yaris]

Bamboo got to hang out at my shop today. The Subaru 360 is his favorite car (probably because his feet almost reach the pedals). His friend Domo kept him company while I fixed the original AM radio.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/bamboo/bamboo-subie.jpg

[cali yaris]

ok. Who's next.... ?

[tomato]

I don't know. Bamboo is always welcome in San Francisco. Haven't seen him in close to a year now, maybe longer?

Problem is, he may not want to leave ... :tongue:

*cough* *cough*

[RHDVIPbB]

ok. Who's next.... ?

I think I am. I have a Concours event on October 7th that I am sure you all would love to see Bamboo pictures with rare cars.

[cali yaris]

^ PM me your name/address, I'll get him to you right away.

[RHDVIPbB]

Guess who arrived in the mail today? Excited to have Bamboo visit. His return is in time to attend the Louisville Concours d'Elegance at Churchill Downs. Expect to see Bamboo checking out a lot of rare and beautiful cars as well as possibly making a tv appearance this week.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/427799_4346304750282_1455860575_n.jpg
All comfy and cozy in the package

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/556185_4346305510301_1871392452_n.jpg
Sitting up and ready to stretch

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/3468_4346305990313_1627632181_n.jpg
Up and ready to start taking in the sights

[cali yaris]

^ Nice. Those are corn-based peanuts by the way, no styrofoam! They melt in water, and Bamboo probably munched a few on the way. :biggrin:

[RHDVIPbB]

Bamboo is helping with some parts install on the Aluminum Triumph TR-2 race car
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/598936_359639520789390_589334166_n.jpg

Trying to see if he could drive the Porsche 908/3
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/375939_359639557456053_2086776245_n.jpg

He can't reach the pedals though
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404672_359639620789380_728378347_n.jpg

How about if I drive and he keeps an eye on the road?
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/375872_359639634122712_2123087505_n.jpg

A size reference for the rear wheels
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/66549_359640324122643_1021768568_n.jpg

Next he checked out the Class winner and 7th place overall from the 75 and 76 24 Hours of Daytona
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/523328_359640300789312_1133135321_n.jpg

[silver_echo]

Slightly off topic, but the WA plate, "BAMB000" is on a Toyota Tacoma up here.

If I ever get back on my feet, financially, I would like another turn.

[Darb]

Just logging in to let ya'll know that I've pretty much stopped visiting YW. Too busy with work/life/etc.

If anyone wants to take over the Bear Traffic Controlling, please go right ahead. :)

[cali yaris]

I think it's pretty much done anyway.

[silver_echo]

I log in so rarely anymore. But I try to keep in touch with those of you I have another connection to.

[WeeYari]

So does this mean that the bear has been with RHDVIPbB for ~15 months?

[cali yaris]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2u1I-CEpfIQaAR5frKqMzHptqdF3YQm__nhJQustqYONdRto2

[detroiter]

I wouldn't mind showing Bamboo a good time around Detroit, let me know whenever he's ready and I'll take him out to some cool places. How long do people generally hold on to Bamboo before sending him off to another member?

[MickZEL]

Bamboo should visit Russia, Moscow :-)

[john21031]

Hi must have been eaten in Zimbabwe or sacrificed to protest god in germany.

[silver_echo]

sad day. it looks like the little guy has disappeared.

[heeroyuy01195]

Super Old, I know, but this randomly popped into my head at work so I searched it to see what came of the little stuff animal. RIP Bamboo :cry:
Too bad the forum isn't as busy as it used to be. This was a fun little thing that was going on.

[ern-diz]

Agreed. I never got Bamboo time.

[heeroyuy01195]

Wonder if RHDVIPbB still has him lol

[Jumpman yaris]

I can ask him.

[EmobreMomb]

Im guessing we spammed too much, the spamdatabase got too large and was causing bugs on the forum again?


Gets out spam keyboard