Tag Archives: VW camper

They put the f-u-n in funeral

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

I love the Brits. They celebrate everything in style, from Diamond Jubilees to funerals. Check out what the folks at Volkswagen Funerals in Warwickshire, UK, have put together for those dearly departed who prefer a more upbeat farewell.

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

It’s the Fourth of July! (or as we say in the South, Joo-ly). Besides being the day we celebrate the Declaration of Independence and our separation from Great Britain, it’s also a day for cookouts, concerts, and fireworks (and it’s … Continue reading →

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Pretty in pink

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Days like today have me longing for a pink camper. I’d pack light; scoop up the dog; turn on the Jack Johnson playlist–and head north. Happier times in cooler climes. One of these Pink Ladies would work just fine.

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Reuse; Recycle. Repurpose. (and recamp)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

My evening walks in Thailand have a lot in common with an Easter egg hunt. I’ve been on the lookout for brightly colored repurposed VW buses on the crowded Bangkok street corners, and I get really excited when I spot one. Some sell … Continue reading →

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’65 VW Bus. Now available in Canvas.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

It’s a beautiful Carolina fall morning, so I decided to take a drive to check out a VW bus that’s for sale. Let’s just say this tent, which retails for about $500, is probably the closest I’ll get to owning … Continue reading →

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BOGO! (plus Lucy, the condom bus)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Working in the sexual and reproductive health field is always interesting. This week I read a story about the world’s first buy-one-give-one condom model developed by Sir Richard’s Condom Company. For every Sir Richard’s condom purchased, the company sends one … Continue reading →

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My bar has wheels

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

I included a poll in an earlier post to find out what little luxuries people want in their campers. The wet bar won by a landslide (only five people responded, but still, it was unanimous). So that got me thinking, … Continue reading →

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One Piece at a Time…

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

I have amazing friends and family. Not that I haven’t always known that, but the kool, kampy, camper gifts that folks have been sending me really warm the cockles of my heart. They are gentle reminders that I have all … Continue reading →

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Tin Cans & Fairy Lights

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Twinkle lights make just about everything prettier. My camper ornament will have to do this Christmas. But maybe next year I’ll be a little closer to driving my neighbors crazy with something like this: While I was checking out festive … Continue reading →

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