The Official "Bambo the Yarisworld Traveler" thread (V2)

[*MAD DOG*]

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IMPORTANT UPDATE
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The original creator of the Bambo concept was a YarisWorld member by the name of NemesisZ. NemesisZ became unreachable after the hack so I volunteered to take over running this thread as I Bambo at the time of the hack. For reasons I'm not going to go into I'm standing down from running the "Bambo the Yarisworld Traveler" Thread and call on NemesisZ to come back and run his own thread.

Bambo Travel Route:
Home Base: NemesisZ – Departed
1. Astroman (Yakima, WA)
2. ChinoCharles (Hudson, OH)
3. (Johnstown, PA)
4. NineCount (St. Louis, MO)
5. kurokoma-kun (Tennessee)
6. Bob_VT (Castleton, VT)
7. Bailout (Reno, NV)
8. Doc Zaius (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
9. pandaris (Toledo, OH)
10. Ferret_san (Brisbane, Australia)
11. *MAD DOG* (Melbourne, Australia)
12. Black Yaris (Ohio)
13. eTiMaGo (Bangkok, Thailand)
14. dvlnblkdrs (Huntington Beach, CA)
15. DeliciousYaris2007 (Upstate, NY)
16. SailDesign (Rhode Island)
17. tinymilad (St. Louis, MO)
18. death is my gift (Dallas, TX)
19. YamilR (GTMO, Cuba)
20. slothman86 (Kingsland, GA)
21. uncleyaris (Toronto, Canada)
22. nypunk (New York)
23. cali yaris (Woodland Hills, CA)
24. Treyz (Long Island, NY)
25. KCALB SIRAY (Virginia)
26. jclo3313 (Woodstock, GA)
27. tk-421 (Mexico)
28. bubaa (Mexico)
29. staypuft (Chicago, IL)
30. TinyGiant (Rochester, NH)
31. engelm_ (Redlands, CA)
32. TheRealEnth (Miami, FL)
33. Zefoxe (New York)
34. jinxor (Sydney, Australia)
35. JBougie (St Paul, MN, USA)
36. silver echo (Spokane, WA, USA)
37. darb (Rockville, Maryland, USA)
38. ImportRacer88 (USA)
39. Astrogirl (Portland, OR USA)
40. Custom Lftback (Houston, Texas, USA)
41. SIPNGAS (Southeast Wisconsin, USA)
42. StefanVVTi & Constantin ( Bucharest/Craiova, Romania).
43. kustom play (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
44. Greenthunder (Findlay, Ohio, United States)

As we are all well aware, YarisWorld was hacked and many threads, posts and members accounts have been lost. One of our favourite threads was the "Sticky: Bambo the YarisWorld Traveller" thread.

We'll I’ve restarted this thread because I have Bambo at the moment. I can tell you he was real unhappy, he was brought to tears that YarisWorld had been hacked and the last known backup was a year old.

Here's Bambo is logging on....

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo085.jpg

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The poor little blighter was very upset, he started sobbing and would not talk. I thought that he was depressed and homesick so I put him with some friends on the couch to watch some telly.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo087.jpg

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After a while, Bambo cheered up. His friends from home, Marvin the Martian, Elmo, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Homer put him in good spirits. Bambo told me he was hungry so I fixed him up a burger and a Coke.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo083.jpg

After his meal Bambo and I went for a trip to the Melbourne Docklands. Here's Bambo driving my Yaris. He was very excited to see the stereo controls on the steering wheel.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo093.jpg

On the way to Melbourne Docklands I saw this sign and had to take a pic to post it. "First Leg Free" :wink:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo090.jpg

Anyway we arrived at Melbourne Docklands and decided to take some snaps.

This is the Telstra Dome, It's a major sporting ground used mainly for AFL (Australian Rules Football) and the A League (National Soccer League). AFL is our most followed sport here in Australia, along with NRL (National Rugby League), A League Soccer and Cricket.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo091.jpg

If you look closely you'll see my Yaris.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo096.jpg

A part of the Telstra Dome is AFL headquarters. I propped Bambo under the sign and took some photos.

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Just behind AFL house is an artist’s work titled "Cow in a tree". In the background you can see the marina and the Bolte Bridge.

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After seeing that Bambo wanted to go see the water, boats and other buildings.

This is the NAB (National Australian Bank) Building.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo094.jpg

Here's a nice boat.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo100.jpg

Here's Bambo by the water. It was very windy so I had to be very careful as I really did not want to have to dive in to rescue him.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo103.jpg

Here's some more pictures of boats.

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Here's some more boats, in the background you can see new apartment blocks.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo115.jpg

Melbourne Docklands is also the home of Channel 7 Television, It also is a part of Telstra Dome, which comes in handy as they broadcast AFL.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo116.jpg

Bambo saw some palm trees and thought he was in California, in fact a lot of the palm trees in California are from Australia.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo108.jpg

Melbourne is very much a public transport friendly city, we have many trains, trams and buses. Trams go down many main streets. In fact tram is the easiest way to get around. Bambo saw this tram coming and wanted us to get on.

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So we got on the tram. Bambo saw this sign.

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He then decided he should get a ticket as he did not have $167 to pay if he was to have a fine for travelling without a ticket. I had to help him with the buttons.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo122.jpg

He then checked out a validator on the tram. This is what you put your ticket in to validate (activate) it.

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Bambo then took a seat and enjoyed the ride.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo118.jpg

He started to get restless so I helped him look out the window.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo119.jpg

This is a picture of the Melbourne Observation Wheel. It is still under construction, when finished it will take 45 minutes to make one trip the whole way around. It will be a major tourist attraction. It is also in the vicinity of a place called Harbour town which is a Direct Factory Outlet (Discount Mall).

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo125.jpg

We then caught a tram to Southbank and took some more snaps. This is Crown. It's our Casino and Hotel.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo129.jpg

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This is the Eureka Tower, when measured either by the height of its roof, or by the height of its highest habitable floor, Eureka Tower is the tallest residential building in the world. It is also currently the building with the most floors available for residential occupancy in the world. The building stands 297.3 metres in height (around 300 m above sea level), with 91 storeys above ground plus one basement level. It is one of only six buildings in the world with 90 or more storeys but is merely the 43rd tallest building in the world. It has an awesome observation deck, but I was short on time.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/200px-Eureka_Tower_0944a.jpg

Anyway, both Crown and the Eureka Tower are on Southbank, right next to the Yarra River. Here are a few pictures of the river.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo130.jpg

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This is a picture of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, it hosts many events such as Sexpo and the Car Show.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo131.jpg

Right on the river is the Melbourne Aquarium, also a must see.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo132.jpg

You can go on a Yarra River Cruise.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo134.jpg

This is Flinders Street Railway Station, our major Train transport hub. It's almost 5:30 Pm and most people have left work to cram onto a train to get home, look at the cues trying to get in. It's generally cheaper and faster on a train than driving in grid lock and having to pay near $20+ for parking all day in the city. In fact the ticket you buy gives you access to all train, tram and bus in Metropolitan Melbourne.

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Here's some more snaps of Flinders Street Station.

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This is Federation Square, also a great place to check out.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo155.jpg

The tram system is great, most stops tell you how long you have to wait until the next tram.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo148.jpg

Bambo and I hopped on the City Circle Tram to go back to my car.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambo126.jpg

Bambo was tired so we went back to my place.

Hope you all enjoyed his adventure today.

[Bob_VT]

Great pictures.

[PreciousPups4U]

Great photos MAD DOG. Looks like Bambo is continuing his excellent adventure. Any kangaroos or koalas in Melbourne?

[TheRealEnth]

Woah, You have inspired me to do something similiar o.0

[Bob_VT]

I think most of us have Bambo pictures we could repost here. The dates of his visit to me are in my image files.

[Bob_VT]

I got Bambo in the beginning of July 2008 from kurokoma-kun and then shipped him to Bailout

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[TinyGiant]

whats the deal with the bear? do you guys send him around? or meet up and pass him on?

[nemesisz]

Bambo’s World Tour News

Bambo had a great time in Austraila with *MAD DOG* and Ferret_san. He is currently on the way back to the United States to meet with Black Yaris.


Bambo the YarisWorld Traveler

The main idea behind this is to have Bambo to represent YarisWorld via traveling to different locations around the world.

Meet Bambo:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/Yarisworld/Bambo.jpg

How does this work?
Each participant would take pictures of Bambo with their Yaris in their city. After each participant is done touring with Bambo the participant would send Bambo to the next participant on the list.

Picture Requirements:
Each participant should take the following pictures:
1 picture of Bambo with your Yaris.
1 picture of Bambo in an area that identifies where he has been.

Any additional pictures you would like to include are welcomed.

What do you do with the pictures you take?
A sticky has been be made for the pictures to be posted here at YarisWorld. Also please be sure to add a small caption of the location of your photos.

Visit Guidelines:
Each participant would have 7 days to tour with Bambo. The participants will be responsible for sending Bambo to the next person on the list. Contact and shipping information will be provided to Bambo's current host from the next participant on the list via PM for our privacy.

Bambo Travel Route:
Home Base: NemesisZ – Departed
1. Astroman (Yakima, WA)
2. ChinoCharles (Hudson, OH)
3. (Johnstown, PA)
4. NineCount (St. Louis, MO)
5. kurokoma-kun (Tennessee)
6. Bob_VT (Castleton, VT)
7. Bailout (Reno, NV)
8. Doc Zaius (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
9. pandaris (Toledo, OH)
10. Ferret_san (Brisbane, Australia)
11. *MAD DOG* (Melbourne, Australia)
12. Black Yaris (Ohio)
13. eTiMaGo (Bangkok, Thailand)
14. dvlnblkdrs (Huntington Beach, CA)
15. DeliciousYaris2007 (Upstate, NY)
16. SailDesign (Rhode Island)
17. tinymilad (St. Louis, MO)
18. death is my gift (Dallas, TX)
19. YamilR (GTMO, Cuba)
20. slothman86 (Kingsland, GA)
21. uncleyaris (Toronto, Canada)
22. nypunk (New York)
23. cali yaris (Woodland Hills, CA)
24. Treyz (Long Island, NY)
25. KCALB SIRAY (Virginia)
26. jclo3313 (Woodstock, GA)
27. tk-421 (Mexico)
28. bubaa (Mexico)
29. staypuft (Chicago, IL)
30. TinyGiant (Rochester, NH)
31. engelm_ (Redlands, CA)
32. TheRealEnth (Miami, FL)
33. Zefoxe (New York)
34. ImportRacer88 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/member.php?u=7023) (West Palm Beach, FL)
35. Astrogirl (Portland, OR)


Please help restore the participants list. This list is able to have changes made to accommodate our participants. I have re-compiled the list to the best of my ability using cached pieces of Bambo’s thread found on Google, the Wayback Machine and the Google maps travel list we made a few weeks ago.

If you were previously on the and are no longer on the list please PM me to be added to the list. I will make every attempt to keep the original list order as close as possible.(This policy is subject to change as order is restored.)

New Partcipants Request:
Please PM me to be added to the partcipants list.

This mishap will not happen again as I will be personally backing up this thread weekly with Snag-It and keeping a copy of the main post in a Word file in a few separate locations to prevent data loss.

[nemesisz]

whats the deal with the bear? do you guys send him around? or meet up and pass him on?

Please see the post under your post I have quoted. It explains it all.

[*MAD DOG*]

It's good to see his old pictures back up.

[Treyz]

Did anyone save the list?

I believe I was number 32 so I wan't expecting him till next year. That would be his second NY trip. nypunk was going to get it soon for the first one.

[eTiMaGo]

*MAD DOG*, I think Bambo was sad because you're using Internet Explorer... :biggrin:

But, thanks for the pics, to think, had things in my life gone differently I would have been in Melbourne myself...

[TinyGiant]

get me on the list

[pandables]

Ill get my photos up as soon as possible-

BTW that is a sexy Celica.. and did that smart car auto-x, Kuro?

-Amanda (Pandaris)

[*MAD DOG*]

***ATTENTION ALL***

Ok, I don't know how to say this but.......

Bambo is still quite angry :mad: about the site being hacked. He was surfing the net and saw this recruitment poster.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/uncle_sam.jpg

He has decided to join the USMC and hunt down the hacker. I could not talk him out of it, he was adamant that the lowlife pond scum that hacked the forum must be brought to justice.

Bambo passed the medical, psychiatric and agility tests. He's a natural with small arms and fully automatic rifles.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/sgthulka-1.jpg

Bambo passed boot camp with flying colors, his Drill Sargent, Drill Sargent Hulka said "I haven't had a recruit of this caliber since Bill Murray".

I have a few pictures of him after graduation.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboUSMC004.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboUSMC014.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboUSMC012-1.jpg

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol hilarious!!!!!

[*MAD DOG*]

I can't stress how serious Bambo is about this.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/Bambowantsyou002-1.jpg

[*MAD DOG*]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboUniverse001-1-1.jpg

[Bob_VT]

Bambo........ Thank you for your service! :clap:

[*MAD DOG*]

Bambo........ Thank you for your service! :clap:

If only more pandas were like brave little Bambo.

[cali yaris]

Mods - can we get post #8 moved to post #1?

#8 is where the list is.

[nemesisz]

Mods - can we get post #8 moved to post #1?

#8 is where the list is.

Please can we do this. This will fix Bambo's thread correctly.

[staypuft]

damn i forgot what position i was on the list

[*MAD DOG*]

Well my time with Bambo is coming to an end. Today I took him to what I beleive was his first install. He was quite happy to sit back and watch my cruise control kit that I bought from TRD Sparks Toyota (thanks to this forum).

In this photo you can see all the wires and the install manual pdf from TRD Sparks Toyota.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall007.jpg

Here's Bambo really getting into it.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall008.jpg

An after install photo.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall009.jpg

Another angle.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall010.jpg

On a side note i'm really happy with this unit, it's very smooth when you use it. The guy who did the install ($200AUS) has a Yaris of his own and installed a different cruise control kit on his.

It cost him $600 AUS and he was very surprised that the TRD Sparks Toyota kit was much cheaper and was a better setup.

Here's a pic with Bambo on the installers Yaris.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall006-1.jpg

The installer loves doing track days and for that he has this. A (1986-1988) Holden (GMH) VL Calais 5.0 Litre Turbo. Bambo had never seen a car like this one before.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall001-1.jpg

Here it is from behind.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboCruiseInstall004.jpg

The installer also took out my broken Trombe Stebel Nautilus air horn, we tested it on a electrical workbench and it still would not work, so the theory of the stock horn relay not being able to handle the 18amps it needed was wrong.

The horn had water inside it and even rust next to one of the terminals. I really have no idea how water could get to it where it was. I had the installer move the location of the horn. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

[Bob_VT]

Where is Bambo?

[*MAD DOG*]

Bambo is still with me. I have just one more place to take him before I send him on. Be patient, it will be worth the wait.

[*MAD DOG*]

Well today I took Bambo on his last trip Down Under today. I thought I’d go for a long drive and get a real chance to use my cruise control that Bambo tagged along with me on the install. We started off from Box Hill and drove to Healesville, approx an hour drive away.

The reason behind the trip was to get Bambo to experience some real Australian fauna. So I took him to the most logical place to see some Aussie animals. The Healesville Sanctuary (Zoo) has many native Australian animals. If any of you decide to visit Melbourne, Australia, this is one place you must see.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo002.jpg
Here is Bambo at the entrance with another giant stuffed animal. At first he was a little scared, but in the end he was happy to have his picture taken with the giant koala.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo003.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo004.jpg
Here is Bambo in the mouth of a giant statue of an eagle.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo013.jpg
After checking out the giant koala and the eagle Bambo was eager to get inside and see some real animals. So I paid at the entry point and let Bambo check out the map so he could decide where he wanted to go first.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo007.jpg
After a quick look Bambo wanted to see an Emu.

I have included some links just in case you would like to learn more about the animals. Next on Bambo's list was a Koala.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo008.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo009.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo010.jpg
Here is Bambo looking at a Koala (http://www.zoo.org.au/Healesville/About/Our_Animals/Koala) (They are not bears). Next on Bambo's list was a Kangaroo.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo011.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo012.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo014.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo015.jpg
Here is Bambo with a Red Kangaroo. (http://www.zoo.org.au/Healesville/About/Our_Animals/Red_Kangaroo)

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo016.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo017.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo018.jpg
Next on Bambo's list is.......

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo020.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo021.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo022.jpg
Anyone know what this animal is? Nope, wrong, it's not a Kangaroo, it's a distant cousin of the Kangaroo, it's a Rock Wallaby. Here's Bambo checking it out. Next on Bambo's list was a Tasmanian Devil.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo023.jpg

Here is Bambo before he goes into the "Devils Playground" to see some Tasmanian Devils. (http://www.zoo.org.au/Healesville/About/Our_Animals/Tasmanian_Devil) Yes there really is a creature called the Tasmanian Devil. Warner Brothers have had a cartoon character called Taz for years.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/TAZ.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/tasmanian-devil-snarling-ga.jpg

Unfortunately they are nocturnal creatures and were all sleeping when we visited the enclosure. Here's what a Tasmainain Devil looks like.

Next on Bambo's list was an echidna.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo024.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo025.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo026.jpg
Here's Bambo checking out an echidna.

No Bambo's were harmed during the making of this post. :thumbup:

We finished up at the Healesville Sanctuary and went on a drive to Croydon. Bambo wanted to tag along with me and my wife at bingo.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo034.jpg
Here's a pic with Bambo with one of the YarisWorld cards I put on other Yarii I see in car parks.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo029.jpg
Here's Bambo checking out a vanilla slice (A custard desert with pastry on the top and bottom and vanilla icing on top) :drool:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo030.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo032.jpg
Here's Bambo all set up for bingo with he's bingo sheets and dabber. :thumbsup:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/BamboRoo038.jpg
Bambo was getting close to winning a few times, but the trip to the zoo really made him tired and he started getting restless and yawning so I bought him a red bull and he came back to life.

Unfortunately Bambo, me and my wife did not win at bingo. That is pretty much the end of my time with Bambo as it’s time to forward him onto Black Yaris. I must say I’ve had a great time with the little guy and hope you all enjoyed my pictures with him.

[Bob_VT]

You did a great job! Bambo with a Kangaroo too!

[TheRealEnth]

How do you guys end up shipping him?

[*MAD DOG*]

Posting him today. Will let you know details later.

[*MAD DOG*]

How do you guys end up shipping him?

Posting him today. Will let you know details later.

I'm a little sad :cry: Bambo is all packed and sent. :frown: Anyone wishing to track his progress just click here (http://ice.auspost.com.au/index.asp?revise=RQ001253709AU) and then click on "go" next to the shipping number.

Just a word of warning to people his postage (Registered Post International) came to $43.05! It should take 7-14 days for Bambo to arrive. So Bambo is now on his way to Black Yaris in Toledo, Ohio, USA and we all look forward to his next adventure.

[TheRealEnth]

Aw ok, But i also mean like, do you get a box and fill it up with.. paper or something and put him inside cushioned or... Does he have like a sofa in there or something

[TheRealEnth]

wow... priceless =D

[*MAD DOG*]

A box, bubblewrap and an address is all Bambo needs. He has his sunnies and photo album to look at.

[TheRealEnth]

thanks thats what i wanted to know.. too bad ill be getting him... in 16-24 weeks... =( thats 3-6 months aaaaaa but when he comes hopefully that means ill have a pimped out car to show and have better places to bring him

[jclo3313]

I've signed up, I think?

[KCALB SIRAY]

anyone seen an updated shipping list? I've PM'd a few times but have not received any back

[Bob_VT]

See post #8

[KCALB SIRAY]

why are we still ??

[Bob_VT]

Blame the Presidentail Election :iono:

[KCALB SIRAY]

Damn Chad's

[nemesisz]

Sorry for the lack of communication guys. I have been out of the loop a little bit. Please see Post 8 (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=149764&postcount=8) to view the updated list.

Mods, if there is a way to move post 8 to post 1 could that please be done for easier management and information distribution.

[eTiMaGo]

No way to rearrange posts, they show up in chronological order only.

I could delete the first 7 posts if their posters don't mind re-posting them again?

[Black Yaris]

well I do know Bambo is on his way here!

Thomas, why not copy post #8 and paste it to the beginning of post #1

[Bob_VT]

well I do know Bambo is on his way here!

Thomas, why not copy post #8 and paste it to the beginning of post #1

I agree that is a great idea:thumbsup:

[*MAD DOG*]

No way to rearrange posts, they show up in chronological order only.

I could delete the first 7 posts if their posters don't mind re-posting them again?

I'm not reposting all that again. Can't nemesisz start a new thread called "the bambo sign up page" and have his post there?

or start a new "Bambo the Yarisworld Traveller" thread, then move this thread to his new thread making his post #1?

[nemesisz]

I'm not reposting all that again. Can't nemesisz start a new thread called "the bambo sign up page" and have his post there?

or start a new "Bambo the Yarisworld Traveller" thread, then move this thread to his new thread making his post #1?

I like that idea. Ill do that now. Mods please arrange threads.

Post is located here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=168010#post168010

[Black Yaris]

still no sign of Bambo

[*MAD DOG*]

still no sign of Bambo

....It should take 7-14 days for Bambo to arrive....

I sent Bambo 6 days ago, no need to send out a search party just yet.

[cali yaris]

ok so he's on his way to black yaris?

Can you make some change to the list up to that point so we know where we are?

I know the list is on post 8.

[dvlnblkdrs]

no worries garm, after joe it goes to thomas, then to me.. when i get him, i'll be sure to drive up there so u can visit with him too:biggrin:

[Black Yaris]

Bambo arrived today.... I will have some time this weekend to show him around town

[*MAD DOG*]

Yay! and pretty short delivery time considering how far he had to go :) look forward to seeing his adventures in Toledo.

[Black Yaris]

well hopefully this rain lets up.... I think Bambo is going out this weekend to binge drink... I will be his DD

[Bob_VT]

well hopefully this rain lets up.... I think Bambo is going out this weekend to binge drink... I will be his DD

Be careful the little balck and white lush can pack it away!!:biggrin:

[slothman86]

I hope everyone who had Bambo before saved their pics!

[*MAD DOG*]

I need a Bambo fix. Where is he and what is he up to? Bambo, where art thou?

[Black Yaris]

Took Bambo out and about yesterday
in the mornin we went to a gun show, no pix because the show sucked
after that we went to see Madagascar II
as we were coming out of the movie we had our first snow, so Bambo wanted to play abit
We also popped in to one of our favorite restaurants the Elephant Bar for some pix
Then a little later went for sushi rolls at one of the best Japanese restaurants in Toledo, Bambo loved the Spicy tuna and Avacado roll
He also played with our cats though out the day

I will post all the pix at once

[TheRealEnth]

Teasing us, We have to wait till bambo is boxed up and ready to go when we see the pictures! The pain.. the pain!!1

[*MAD DOG*]

:needpics: :mad: :cry:

[Black Yaris]

ok, ok... I will post some pix for ya......

here you go
Elephant Bar
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030203.jpg
Spicy Tuna
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030209.jpg
Madagascar II
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030199.jpg
Fist Snow
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030204.jpg

[eTiMaGo]

oh man don't let him freeze his butt off, he's not wearing any pants, and just a T-shirt!!! :biggrin:

I think he'll be glad to be here and bask in the sun a bit :wink:

[*MAD DOG*]

Thanks for the Bambo fix. I've never seen it snow in real life :( Bambo must be cold cold. Anymore pics?

[Black Yaris]

Oh we have more pix

Muffy not letting Bambo out of his box he was sent in
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030189.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030198.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030193.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030210.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030207.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030206.jpg

[TheRealEnth]

nice =D... bambo is badass... gets to ride around for free to different parts of the world. Except for the inconvenience of those 2-3 days in his luxurious box

[*MAD DOG*]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030189.jpg

I recognise that box! As should Ferret San! That box has some frequent flyer miles on it. From Brisbane to Melbourne, Melbourne to Ohio!

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/Bambo/P1030198.jpg

I didn't know you had the daisy wheels, my wife might be interested in a set. How much were they?

[Black Yaris]

I recognise that box! As should Ferret San! That box has some frequent flyer miles on it. From Brisbane to Melbourne, Melbourne to Ohio!

I didn't know you had the daisy wheels, my wife might be interested in a set. How much were they?

And I am going to just turn the box inside out and ship it to Thomas in Thailand

We got the daisy wheels on clearance from tirerack.com for $65 each

[SIPNGAS]

How do I get in on the Bambo thing?

[TheRealEnth]

pm nemesisz wanting to be added to list

[SIPNGAS]

pm nemesisz wanting to be added to list

Cool..thanks =)

[*MAD DOG*]

And I am going to just turn the box inside out and ship it to Thomas in Thailand

We got the daisy wheels on clearance from tirerack.com for $65 each

That's cheep cheep!

[cali yaris]

Hey Thomas, you gonna take Bambo down to Pattaya? :rolleyes:

[Black Yaris]

hey anyone have Siphon 6 so I can send it to Thomas

I know someone before said they were shipping one to me, but that was b4 the back
I will be shipping Bambo off this upcoming weekend if anyone can get one to me b4 then

Thanks!

[Ferret_san]

Have found my bambo pics....

Will post up once Black Yaris has finished his.

[Ferret_san]

Oh, and I did find this one, I'd forgotten about ...

Bambo's first 3-some ;)

And No, there aint gonna be any more of this series. :smile:

[eTiMaGo]

Hey Thomas, you gonna take Bambo down to Pattaya? :rolleyes:

Hahahah I just might :laugh:

hey anyone have Siphon 6 so I can send it to Thomas

I know someone before said they were shipping one to me, but that was b4 the back
I will be shipping Bambo off this upcoming weekend if anyone can get one to me b4 then

Thanks!

Yes please! I must complete my collection!

Oh, and I did find this one, I'd forgotten about ...

Bambo's first 3-some ;)

And No, there aint gonna be any more of this series. :smile:

Oooo is that Mrs Ferret? :biggrin:

[TheRealEnth]

woah woah why is bambo cropped out on the right side.. he needs to be in the action

[Bob_VT]

kurokoma-kun Best of luck in the future! Thanks for the help with Bambo.

Happy Holidays.

I understand.

Bob

[*MAD DOG*]

Any more pictures before Bambo heads off to Thailand to visit Thomas?

[id3379]

lol this is great.

[Black Yaris]

He is on his way to Thailand!

[eTiMaGo]

woohoo!

didja manage to get a Siphon #6, Joe?

[*MAD DOG*]

With both Bangkok Airports closed due to demonstrations by protestors I hope that Thomas is safe and that Bambo makes it to him.

[TheRealEnth]

With both Bangkok Airports closed due to demonstrations by protestors I hope that Thomas is safe and that Bambo makes it to him.
That worrys me..

[*MAD DOG*]

With both Bangkok Airports closed due to demonstrations by protestors I hope that Thomas is safe and that Bambo makes it to him.

That worrys me..

Me Too. Check this out click me (http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/australians-stuck-in-bangkok-bedlam/2008/11/26/1227491636662.html)

[eTiMaGo]

yeah it's a really stupid situation over here... I'm all for a new government, but this is really gonna kill the country, tourism and import/export are really affected... :frown:

I'm in a quiet residential area so have no worries for me :smile: But Bambo will probably arrive quite late...

[Malaya1221]

...i'm in a quiet residential area...

affluent neighborhood!:biggrin: democracy at work!

with all the chaos and confusion, hope you and bamboo will have a great time!:thumbsup:

[dvlnblkdrs]

Thomas, stop holding him hostage! I know you want him longer, but u gotta learn to share!!! :tongue:

[Bob_VT]

Bambo's cousin has had a rough day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGp_mG9504

[dvlnblkdrs]

huh?

[Black Yaris]

woohoo!

didja manage to get a Siphon #6, Joe?

nope, but I will keep your address on hand if I ever do get one

[Black Yaris]

Hey Jill, I am going to mail you some pix I forgot to put in the Album, if you could put them in there for me please

[dvlnblkdrs]

alrighty :biggrin: :thumbsup:

[TheRealEnth]

nice video =D lmao that is so old...

[*MAD DOG*]

Where is Bambo????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? Thomas you got him yet or is has he joined the protestors at the airport?

[dvlnblkdrs]

airport is open as of wed, at 50% capacity.. thomas should have him soon.. which means i may have him before xmas.. DISNEYLAND HERE WE COME!!!!

[*MAD DOG*]

I spent christmas 06 at disneyland on my honeymoon. I love the fake snow they make and the fireworks by the castle at night.

[dvlnblkdrs]

i love the haunted mansion.. nightmare before xmas style!!! jack skellington

[*MAD DOG*]

Yeah that was way cool.

[Black Yaris]

Seen him yet Thomas?

[*MAD DOG*]

We want Bambo
When do we want him?
NOW!

[dvlnblkdrs]

hmm maybe tomorrow?

[Black Yaris]

hmm maybe tomorrow?

it is already tomorrow in Thailand

[dvlnblkdrs]

yes, this i know.. i meant tuesday..lol

[eTiMaGo]

no sign of the lil buddy yet :frown:

Maybe when I get home tonight he'll be waiting! fingers crossed!

[Bob_VT]

That uprising and closing of the airport probably did not help..........

[natethegreat38]

airport is open as of wed, at 50% capacity.. thomas should have him soon.. which means i may have him before xmas.. DISNEYLAND HERE WE COME!!!!

Jill, When you get him we should have a local meet and take a pic with all of us!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

definitely! im sure he loves meets just as much as i do.. :thumbsup: he will be a busy guy... we have some AAA historical vehicles at work that he will take pix with too.. but im not gonna give away all the secrets :biggrin:

[natethegreat38]

if he were here already, he could have ramen with us tomorrow night. We'll have to go again when he arrives.

[dvlnblkdrs]

perhaps the fv one next time.. decent parking there too.. and its like 2 minutes from my house.. lol

[*MAD DOG*]

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[dvlnblkdrs]

geez.. ur worse than i am!

[*MAD DOG*]

The little guy's been M.I.A. for long now. I hope he's not K.I.A. he likes Japanese cars not Korean ones :wink:

[eTiMaGo]

I'm fearing the worst, Black Yaris, did you leave a clear return address, just in case?

[jclo3313]

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BEAR?
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[eTiMaGo]

I'm gonna print that on a sandwich board and go walk around the airport mail room, brb...

[Bob_VT]

Oh no Bambo has become a potential photo for milk cartons.........

How long has he been is transit? Black Yaris how how many keys of cocaine did you stuff into the box??

[*MAD DOG*]

:cry:

[eTiMaGo]

well good news guys! was at home this morning when the postman delivered a box that came all the way from Toledo, Ohio... :biggrin: First round of pics in a little while!!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

how long is a little while? its been an hour! i just got home from the meet and im a lil chilly(drove home with the windows down as usual..lol)

[*MAD DOG*]

well good news guys! was at home this morning when the postman delivered a box that came all the way from Toledo, Ohio... :biggrin: First round of pics in a little while!!!

Quick post a new picture. I need a bambo fix.

[Bob_VT]

Get Bambo a beer and start making up for lost time!

[eTiMaGo]

All right all right here's some pics :biggrin:

Anyway Bambo was in the mail for over a week and caught a cold, so I fixed him some hot broth...

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I asked him if he wanted to eat anything solid but he said "no thanks, I'm stuffed" :iono:

He did had a tangerine though...

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After that, he was pretty tired and wanted a warm, smooth surface to sleep on...

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After his nap though, he got straight to business and started hitting on my colleague... you're my hero, Bambo!

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All right, I'll have to have more soon!!!

[Bob_VT]

Great to see Bambo again. :thumbup:

[*MAD DOG*]

YAY, Bambo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see the little blighter.

[jclo3313]

I asked him if he wanted to eat anything solid but he said "no thanks, I'm stuffed" :iono:

LOL!:laughabove:

[Treyz]

Great!!

I was getting really worried!

[LtNoogie]

LOL!:laughabove:

Thanks. I just got it.

[m911gt]

Haha, very nice Thomas! I like Bambo's makeshift sleeping station.

[LtNoogie]

All right all right here's some pics :biggrin:

After that, he was pretty tired and wanted a warm, smooth surface to sleep on...

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All that's missing is a chinstrap to make sure he does not slide off that pointy perch!:smile:

[eTiMaGo]

All right, the further adventures of Bambo in Bangkok :biggrin:
Been busier than usual so I was not able to take him anywhere in the day, really, so at first he's hanging out in my room, chilling with some friends, making music, getting online...

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Then I had an errand to run in town, so he tagged along. Instead of taking the boring highway, we took the ground streets so he could experience that quintessential component of Bangkok: the traffic jam...

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Then we arrived, at the Communications Authority of Thailand main datacenter building where we have a couple servers...

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It's right on the edge of the Chao Phraya river, the main one that runs through Bangkok, and there's a little park on the side, so we went sightseeing a little bit...

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And lastly, he wanted to see the big full moon but sadly we had missed it by a few days, but this was good enough for him :smile:

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[ZING]

Thanks. I just got it.


hahaha same here. i feel slow today

[*MAD DOG*]

Yay! Bambo. Take him to McDonalds, i wanna see the Thai menu ;)

[ImportRacer88]

hey guys its good to see bambo again i missed him and was worried that the hackers got to him to and i would like to be added to the list again plz if thats possible im in west palm beach fl

[dvlnblkdrs]

looks like bambo is havin a ton o fun over there.. cant wait to get him.. next fight he wins against domo, he can say "IM GOING TO DISNEYLANDDDDDDDDD" lol

[*MAD DOG*]

When are you getting him Jill? Between Jan 9 and Jan 26? I might be able to see Bambo in person (per say) again!

[Ferret_san]

Repost of pics while I had him in late September

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_1.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_3.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_3a.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_3e.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_Day2_02.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_Day2_11.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_Day2_11aa-1.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_Day2_12-1.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/Bambo_Day2_14.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/BNEPostcardScan.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_15.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_16.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_17.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_19.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_18.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_14a.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_14b.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_14c.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_0.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_00.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_05.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_07.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_08.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_11.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_21.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/Ferret_san/Bambo/AirShow_22.jpg

[jclo3313]

Cool pics man.:thumbsup:

[Black Yaris]

Hey Jill still need you to me to PM me your address so I can send you some photo's to add to the album

[Bob_VT]

Where's the little alcoholic bear right now???

[eTiMaGo]

He's just chilling in my room, haven't really had a chance to take him anywhere :(

[Bob_VT]

Get him out and show him the sights! All of those Thai women (the legal age ones), the food, the bright lights......

[TinyGiant]

MAD DOG* can you throw the Bambos destination list in the first post on this thread.. so we dont have to search for ever to find where he is going next? or can some start a seperate thread just for his flight plans

[*MAD DOG*]

MAD DOG* can you throw the Bambos destination list in the first post on this thread.. so we dont have to search for ever to find where he is going next? or can some start a seperate thread just for his flight plans


Destination list added.

[TinyGiant]

sweet man! thanks a bunch! that will make things easier.. even though its probably going to take like a year before i get him lol

[KCALB SIRAY]

The trannies, lol.

[dvlnblkdrs]

im getting impatient!!!!! any estimated date when i'll have him? id love to take him to the jeff dunham show with me, but i dont think i'll have him by the 16th.. :frown:

[*MAD DOG*]

You better have him between jan 09 2009 and jan 26 2009 so i can see him again.

[dvlnblkdrs]

bah u saw him enough.. im holding him hostage :tongue:

[*MAD DOG*]

He's already been a hostage long enough in Thailand........... Need more photos of him out and about Thomas.

[dvlnblkdrs]

yea, seriously Thomas... what the heck!!!!!!!!!

[*MAD DOG*]

He's already been a hostage long enough in Thailand........... Need more photos of him out and about Thomas.

yea, seriously Thomas... what the heck!!!!!!!!!

All work and no play makes for no fun.

[eTiMaGo]

yeah I'm sorry guys, thought I would have some time off for the new year and take him places but it's not really gonna happen, a lot of work to do :frown:

I will have an update in the next couple of days though.

[Bob_VT]

Well at this point in time you might as well hang on to Bambo through the New Years Eve. I imagine some pictures of Bambo on New Years would be better than him being stuffed in a box.

[*MAD DOG*]

I agree, i'm sure they like there fireworks in Thailand.

[Treyz]

I keep on asking Thomas where Bambo is on the Micro Image chat, but never get a response lol!

Where is the lil' black and white dude?

[eTiMaGo]

ahahah that chat just doesn't seem to work for me...

He's on my TV stand staring at me right now...

[Ferret_san]

...He's on my TV stand staring at me right now...

He likes to watch :wink:

[eTiMaGo]

yeah well after what he saw at your place, he's kinda spoilt :laugh:

Anyway an update, we're going to the beach for lunch tomorrow :biggrin:

And after that, he has an appointment for a very special top secret photo shoot :wink:

[KCALB SIRAY]

yeah well after what he saw at your place, he's kinda spoilt :laugh:

Anyway an update, we're going to the beach for lunch tomorrow :biggrin:

And after that, he has an appointment for a very special top secret photo shoot :wink:

Great!:rolleyes: Panda Porn and at such a young age:laugh:

[dvlnblkdrs]

wheres the hostage report.. its been a while now.. cmon!!!!

[jclo3313]

Bring on the photo's.

[*MAD DOG*]

Thomas, you sent Bambo on yet? His Thai visa must be finished, what do they do to illegals over there?

[Black Yaris]

they cane them

[dvlnblkdrs]

as of this upcoming sunday, bambo will be in thailand for exactly one month.


that is all

[*MAD DOG*]

What do we want? NEW PICTURES OF BAMBO!
When do want them? NOW!

Thomas if you are too busy just send him on his way. There's plenty for Bambo to do.

[Bob_VT]

Quit Bogarting the Bambo!

[eTiMaGo]

I will release him for a ransom of one kajillion bajillion dollars :evil:

Nah seriously I feel really bad, I've been pretty much stuck with a lot of work all this time and didn't really get any chance to take him around. I'm gonna ship the lil guy off to Jill on Monday, I hope he will make another round by here in the future where I can give him a proper show around!

[cali yaris]

Jill, can you change out the Betty page sig? It drives me nuts (in a good way) every time you post. :biggrin: :bow:

[darthbauer]

Let me know when you got him Jill.

[KCALB SIRAY]

I will release him for a ransom of one kajillion bajillion dollars :evil:

Nah seriously I feel really bad, I've been pretty much stuck with a lot of work all this time and didn't really get any chance to take him around. I'm gonna ship the lil guy off to Jill on Monday, I hope he will make another round by here in the future where I can give him a proper show around!

we call that the Lame Duck Bailout...you have 10 more days to get it passed, it might just work :thumbsup:

[dvlnblkdrs]

Jill, can you change out the Betty page sig? It drives me nuts (in a good way) every time you post. :biggrin: :bow:

heh no way.. she stays!!!!! you must suffer!!!!! :bellyroll:

[eTiMaGo]

OK, I know it's really too little, too late, but here's a video I took a week or so ago, going for a drive into town at night with Mr. Bambo. It's pretty long so split into 3 parts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A-NGDAj3XM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgDzj704A7M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtb-bN4Op4

Taken on my camera phone while driving, not easy! :biggrin:

[Treyz]

Lol at your commentaries!

[eTiMaGo]

virtual tour guide at your service :biggrin:

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol wow, so not what i was expecting you to sound like Thomas...


so where is that dog building again? :bellyroll: How come Bambo was not riding shot gun.. did he get motion sickness? I almost did just from watching to videos! lol whew :biggrin: :thumbsup:

[Black Yaris]

OK, I know it's really too little, too late, but here's a video I took a week or so ago, going for a drive into town at night with Mr. Bambo. It's pretty long so split into 3 parts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A-NGDAj3XM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgDzj704A7M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtb-bN4Op4

Taken on my camera phone while driving, not easy! :biggrin:

not what I thought your voice would sound like

[dvlnblkdrs]

heh me either.. kinda comical..... so when did Bambo get sent out.. or did he??? STOP HOARDING BAMBO.. HE IS MISSING EVERYTHINGGGGGG!!!!


ps, im stating it now.. he will be with me through MUSINK which is 2/20.. for those that do not know what this is.. it is Kat Von D's music/tattoo festival and this particular day will be a one of a kind day as REVEREND HORTON HEAT & NEKROMATIX will be playing (they never play together!!!!) in addition to manic hispanic.. woooooooooooooooooooooooo...

sorry, but he needs at least 1 cool event with me, since hes missed 2 car meets, jeff dunham and the last ever performance of my favorite band before they split for good....

[Black Yaris]

I think we all should make a short Video into!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=224957#post224957

[KCALB SIRAY]

I just noticed my son has a Bambo, the exact same stuffed animal. When I get him, I'll have to make sure he doesn't sneak down the hall looking for the other one, lol

[LtNoogie]

By the time you get Bambo, he may be threadbare. If your son's looks better, you might want to do a swap.

[dvlnblkdrs]

we gotta worry about getting him out of thailand first.. thomas said he was shipping him.. like 2 weeks ago!

[KCALB SIRAY]

By the time you get Bambo, he may be threadbare. If your son's looks better, you might want to do a swap.

good idea, lol. It just sits on top of the dresser anyway. The Bambo makeover edition

[Bob_VT]

we gotta worry about getting him out of thailand first.. thomas said he was shipping him.. like 2 weeks ago!

Hmmmm this is a real double edged sword! :eek:

Do we blame Thomas because he speaks with that sneaky Pink Panther accent:tongue: OR do we blame Thailand for having some unscheduled riot, protest or uprising?

[darthbauer]

Or we blame customs for ripping him apart thinking there is drugs inside him.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Or we blame customs for ripping him apart thinking there is drugs inside him.

A panda with 4 ballons up the wazoo :thumbup:

[eTiMaGo]

nope, blame me for not being able to organize the last stop that I wanted to do before sending him off :frown: Sorry I've held on to him for so long, guys, I'm packing him up tonight and he's off to see Jill :smile:

[dvlnblkdrs]

awww no worries Thomas.. we wont decapitate you yet.. :bellyroll: :wub:

[03Z33]

So will Bambo be at the MI meet on the 7'th?

[LtNoogie]

OK, I know it's really too little, too late, but here's a video I took a week or so ago, going for a drive into town at night with Mr. Bambo. It's pretty long so split into 3 parts:

Taken on my camera phone while driving, not easy! :biggrin:

For those of you on the Bambo list. Do NOT let Bambo hold the videocam during the ride. As you can see, his stuffed arms are not strong enough to hold the camera steady during the drive.

[dvlnblkdrs]

any confirmation of shipping yet Thomas??????????????????

[eTiMaGo]

today was a public holiday, post office closed :frown:

[Bob_VT]

today was a public holiday, post office closed :frown:

And tomorrow there will be some random protest and riot...... then came the coup...... :biggrin:

[Treyz]

Thomas, you panda whore lol!

[KCALB SIRAY]

Hmmmm this is a real double edged sword! :eek:

Do we blame Thomas because he speaks with that sneaky Pink Panther accent:tongue: OR do we blame Thailand for having some unscheduled riot, protest or uprising?

Or we blame customs for ripping him apart thinking there is drugs inside him.

Thomas, you panda whore lol!

Well, I saw on the news last night, Bamboo was picked up in an undercover prostitution sting operation in Thailand. Here are some pictures. Most believe that it is Bamboo in the picture being held captive by an unidentified pimp, prior to the prostitution arrest. Even Batman was implicated in the process, but reports of his Batmobile were filed hours after the arrest.....hmmmm, guilty or not?:iono:

[Bob_VT]

Uhhhh I sure hope the balloons Bambo is packing don't burst!

[slothman86]

lol!

[dvlnblkdrs]

hah thats awesome mike!!!

[Treyz]

wow .. he's even going topless!!!!

But really, Thomas, you're a panda whore lol!!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

ok Thomas.. new day.. any sign of shipment?????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? you are 16 days away from 2 months!

[dvlnblkdrs]

update report, on my desk, stat!

[rningonfumes]

Jill, I hope you do some of the things we all came up with while high off of Krispie Kremes. muahahah

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol totally

[Bob_VT]

Jill when Bambo does arrive (I know he has to be shipped first) I think Thomas owes you a nice gift from Thailand....... you deserve it!

[*MAD DOG*]

Maybe we should rename this thread to

"The Official "I've pandanapped Bambo for nearly 3 months Thread"

[KCALB SIRAY]

Bamboo is workin it right now

[jclo3313]

We have to get him to the east coast Import Alliance meet in TN.

[LtNoogie]

Bamboo is workin it right now

Package up Bamboo and send him to Jill and see if she can tell the difference.:biggrin:

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol y'all crazy.. yea, im sure thomas has bambo out there makin money as a ladyboy.. :bellyroll: maybe i can blackmail him for his headlights, hmm... lol mmm jdm headlights :drool:

[Black Yaris]

thought you were buying Thomas's old lights?

[dvlnblkdrs]

he said he would check them out and price them.. that was last i heard.... typical thomas.. lol

[Bob_VT]

Okay Thomas tell us the truth!!! Is Bambo okay or did he?.......... :eek:

[*MAD DOG*]

^
LOL

[cali yaris]

Bambo HAS to be at the Micro Image open house!!!!

I will fly to Thailand this week and get him if I have to. 'nuff said.

[dvlnblkdrs]

there are issues with bambos flight arrangements.. his tickets were stolen by an elephant on a flying trapese.. not to worry though, spoke with Thomas.. all is fine.. he will arrrive when he can.. even if he is not here for a while.. that is A-OK with me :thumbsup:

[cali yaris]

no it is NOT ok. Express Mail has a purpose, and this is it

[dvlnblkdrs]

express shipping from thailand to cali.. you gonna pay for that Garm?

[TheRealEnth]

Didn't you know? Bambo is sponsored by mic img onl.. all his tickets are paid fully by them ;D

[dvlnblkdrs]

ha ha ha ha ha ha

[Bob_VT]

BAMBO could have walked that far by now WTF?

UPDATE US?

Did you trade Bambo off for some action figure? Stolen? Eaten by the dog?

[jclo3313]

BAMBO could have walked that far by now WTF?

UPDATE US?

Did you trade Bambo off for some action figure? Stolen? Eaten by the dog?

Thomas, I have notified Interpol. Your in world of crap now!

[TheRealEnth]

im scared =( .. ill never get him at this rate..

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol no worries, like i said, hes just tied up.. will get here asap..

[jclo3313]

This man is wanted in connection to the abduction of "Bambo". Do not confront this person as they are considered armed and dangerous.

18674

[*MAD DOG*]

^
ROFL

[cali yaris]

no worries, like i said, hes just tied up..

umm.. that's supposed to happen AFTER you get him :laugh:

express shipping from thailand to cali.. you gonna pay for that Garm?

I would have, of course - what a silly question :rolleyes:

[eTiMaGo]

I guess you guys do deserve to know... I'm simply flat out broke, haven't been able to ship the little guy out or I could not eat for a week... This stupid recession, along with other problems, has hit us real hard and it's been a major struggle for a while... Why do you think I've barely modded my car in so long? :wink:

So yeah, that's one reason you're seeing less and less of me here, I do sadly have better things to do :cry:

As for Bambo, he's currently hitching a ride on a small shipment of stuff I've mailed to Garm, so he'll be back in the US in a matter of days :smile:

[jclo3313]

So Interpol broke you and took all of your assets. Don't mess with Interpol.

[Bob_VT]

I guess you guys do deserve to know... I'm simply flat out broke, haven't been able to ship the little guy out or I could not eat for a week... This stupid recession, along with other problems, has hit us real hard and it's been a major struggle for a while... Why do you think I've barely modded my car in so long? :wink:

So yeah, that's one reason you're seeing less and less of me here, I do sadly have better things to do :cry:

As for Bambo, he's currently hitching a ride on a small shipment of stuff I've mailed to Garm, so he'll be back in the US in a matter of days :smile:

Wasn't your last Mod an atempted mating with a motorcycle?

Hang in there Thomas.... life sucks but it is better then death!

[*MAD DOG*]

Wasn't your last Mod an atempted mating with a motorcycle?

Hang in there Thomas.... life sucks but it is better then death!

Apart from the high cost of living, it still seems quite popular. Hang in there Thomas, things will turn around.

[*MAD DOG*]

Any news on Bambo?

[eTiMaGo]

he's in a plane, actually should have landed in LA by now :smile:

[*MAD DOG*]

Probably stuck at passport control.

[cali yaris]

I HAVE BAMBO.

Thomas included him in a shipment I just received.

I really don't want to give him up (will be months before I see him again) -- but it's Jill's rightful turn, so off he goes.

[Bob_VT]

Great news snap a shot or two with you and the project cars.

[*MAD DOG*]

Jill you got Bambo yet?

[dvlnblkdrs]

i couldda just picked him up Garm.. ya didnt have to submit him to more mail handling.. :bellyroll: im sure i will have him safe n sound soon.. no big plans for him since he has missed all the good stuff.... will try to find some good stuff to do with him...

[dvlnblkdrs]

BAMBO HAS ARRIVED!!!!


shhhhh he's napping....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo1.jpg


had a long hard trip, the poor guy... nothing big planned as of yet... will find something cool.. have to take him to the beach of course... :biggrin:

[*MAD DOG*]

Fianally,

It's great to see Bambo again. Look forward to more photos. Make sure you check out his photo album.

[dvlnblkdrs]

I dont have the photo album.. He wouldnt fit in the box Thomas sent over, so that will have to catch up to him

[dvlnblkdrs]

Here's a few pix from today...

Bambo made a new friend.. Frankendomo!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo2.jpg
Kevin repping Bambo and the company that put the graphix on his boxxx
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo3.jpg
Bambo found Brembos.. hes in :wub:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo4.jpg
Company logo for the performance shop.. and Bambo
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo5.jpg
Bambo saw the cup and decide we must go to In n Out while he's here in CA
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo6.jpg
Took him for some Hakata JDM Ramen at Shen Sen Gumi.. and he ate it all before i could take a picture! Poor fella, he was so hungry since being stuck in a box so long...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo7.jpg

He thanks Garm again for helpin out and givin him that nifty Micro Image pin! :thumbsup:

[*MAD DOG*]

Cool!

[dvlnblkdrs]

Bambo wanted to say good night...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bambo8.jpg

[id3379]

night bambo!

[*MAD DOG*]

Goodnight Bambo and Jill.

[dvlnblkdrs]

Thank you for calling AAA, you've reached claims reporting, my name is Bambo, how may I help you?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA002.jpg

Ok, so I took Bambo to work with me(as you can tell).. lol
Here he is with a restored original AAA tow truck!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA001.jpg

Here he found one of the AAA race cars.. VRRRooOOOommMMM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA004.jpg

This car was one of the original Highway Patrol cars...which AAA helped start, along with creating road signs and laws of the road & much more...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA005.jpg

This is the jr dragster & a AAA motorcar that was used to deliver maps and some minor roadside assistance...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA006.jpg

Bambo met the rest of my friends at work.. from left to right: Speedy(turtle), Domo(hes green!), Froggy, Bambo, Mortimer(rat), Sam(frog)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/dvlnblkdrs/bamboatAAA003.jpg


:biggrin: he had a very hard, long day.. now its time to relax....

If you notice.. He is rocking a new pin.. one of my friends donated her AAA logo pin.. Thanks Laura! :cool:

[Tamago]

lol wow, that bambo gets around!

[*MAD DOG*]

Good pics Jill. Well done.

[dvlnblkdrs]

thanks.. still unsure what else imma do..

[*MAD DOG*]

How about you take him on a thrill ride and get a picture of it. No one else has done that. California Adventure Park has California Scream'n, that'd do.