Tuesday, November 16, 2010

R is for Roberto, who grew up around dune buggies...

 AND R IS FOR ROB, WHO STILL LOVES TO HAVE A DUNE BUGGY IN THE GARAGE
 BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A DAY WILL BE JUST PERFECT FOR A RIDE
MY BROTHER ROB'S BUGGY BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF HIS LIFE IN MEXICO WHERE HE SPENT MANY WINTERS WITH MOM AND DAD

YOU JUST KNOW THE DUNE BUGGY WILL HAVE ALL EYES ON IT AS IT CRUISES "THE STRIP" (EVERY TOWN HAS ONE) WHERE GOOD CARS GO TO BE DRIVEN, TO BE SEEN, TO BE ADMIRED, TO BE CAREFULLY TOUCHED, TO BE CLOSELY INSPECTED, MAYBE EVEN TO BE CAPTURED DIGITALLY FOR A PHOTO MEME!                                                            

ROB'S DUNE BUGGY HAS BEEN POSTED AS PART OF THE 
ABC WEDNESDAY PHOTO MEME
To see what other submissions there R for the letter R, click HERE






Photos by Kay Davies,
dune buggy by Rob Davies



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36 comments:

  1. Gigi AnnNovember 16, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    What a great choice for the R day. That is such a cute buggy. It kind of reminds me of the Love Bug, remember those old movies.

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  2. Sylvia KNovember 16, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    How fun! And a perfect post for the R Day! Love your photos as always! Does look like a good time could be had! Have a wonderful day, Kay!

    Sylvia

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  3. Penelope NotesNovember 16, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    All eyes would definitely be on this car should it ever leave the garage. Rob is the perfect R word for your post, Kay! I can easily see him scooting around happily in this animation-like vehicle. :)

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  4. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.November 16, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Meravigliosa !
    Buona serata :)

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  5. Leslie:November 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Oh wouldn't it be rad to ride around on Rob's dune buggy! Lucky you! :D

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  6. Kay L. DaviesNovember 16, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    @ Leslie -- No, not lucky me. I tried to get into it and couldn't - no doors, and I'm not very spry any more.
    -- K

    @ Penelope - Keep your eyes on his garage come spring.
    -- K

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  7. EG CameraGirlNovember 16, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I haven't seen a dune buggy in a long, long time! What fun!

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  8. Tumblewords:November 16, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Hey, hey, hey! Superb R - love those rigs... :)

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  9. Kay L. DaviesNovember 16, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    @ EG Wow -- this is the second one Rob's managed to find and have decorated to his liking. His first one looked a lot like the one our dad had in Mexico, except Dad made a roof for his, out of a sheet of plywood, with a Canadian flag painted on it. He called his dune buggy the Baja Cannonball.
    -- K

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  10. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioNovember 16, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    This made me think of my brothers (I ave four). Two of them are named, Robert and Roy. Neither of them have dune buggies, though.

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  11. CarverNovember 16, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Great take on the letter R. The dune buggy eyes are hilarious. Thanks for your comment on mine and that is so great that your Dad was able to work with stone. That would be a wonderful talent to have.

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  12. RNSANENovember 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    That is definitely a car to be preserved and treasured, Kay!!

    Did you ever get your Visa gift card? I hope, by now, it is all spent!

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  13. LeslieNovember 16, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Hahaha, I love the eyes!

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  14. MaraNovember 16, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    That looks brilliant. I would love to hitch a ride in one of those, but knowing myself, I would probably want to drive the thing!

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  15. photowannabeNovember 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I love that "Rad" Dune Buggy. What a terrific choice for the letter R. Fun photo.

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  16. mrsnesbittNovember 16, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Just typical of hubby and his interests! I could do a whole round on hubby's garage!

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  17. VioletSkyNovember 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    what a cute buggy! ...now where is Annette?!

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  18. CildemerNovember 16, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Great pics and a very entertaining post for R day!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Happy ABC Wednesday****

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  19. wennNovember 16, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    that's cute!

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  20. Roger Owen GreenNovember 16, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    great car, and i'm not even a car guy.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  21. LindaNovember 16, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    A ride in that buggy would be perfect. A fun choice for R.

    LInda
    ABC Wednesday Team

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  22. Susan EllisNovember 16, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    The red seats are pretty rad! Fun post!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    That is one cool buggy.. and such lovely seats. =)

    My entry is about ROB, too.. not your brother, of course.. but my boyfriend. Hehe..

    http://neneleah30.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-robinson.html

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  24. EbieNovember 16, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Hahaha, lots of R's and I love it. That buggy is so cute! Love those big (lamp) eyes!

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  25. Cezar and LéiaNovember 17, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Bonjour dear Kay,
    This is a beautiful buggy with an adorable decoration!I specially love those lights!
    hugs
    Léia

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  26. jabblogNovember 17, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    What a fabulous little car and so well loved and cared for. I'm sure it turns heads when it's careering along the road.

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  27. FrikoNovember 17, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Is a dune buggy what I think it is? A mode of transport to ride about in on sand?

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  28. Verna LugaNovember 17, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    OMG, this is such a pretty baby ... gimme a ride.... downtown..lol..

    dropping by K..

    Vernz of Petty Things In Life

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  29. Kay L. DaviesNovember 17, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    @ Friko -- That's right, that's what a dune buggy is. It is actually a Volkswagen with an altered body, and a roll bar, and special tires. Rob has street tires on this one. My parents and "Roberto" lived for many winters in the desert in Mexico's Baja, where almost everyone had a dune buggy, certainly all the "residentes" - the resident foreigners. Dad used his to get to the best fishing spots. He was a sport fisherman, an outdoor writer, and a travel writer.
    -- K

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  30. FranciscaNovember 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Is Rob as Radiant as you, Kay? This post sure is Rad. :-D

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  31. LinneaNovember 18, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    I remember dune buggies. They used to be quite popular here in the 70s. I wonder what happened to all of them...This one is well preserved!

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  32. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥November 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    What a cute name for a buggy!

    Thanks for visiting my ♥ABC Wednesday:R♥

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  33. JayNovember 18, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Oh, and who wouldn't want a dune buggy in the garage!! My, goodness, I know I would! They look such fun!

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  34. Beverley BairdNovember 18, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Great post for the week! I have never ridden in one! Look like fun tho!
    Take care!

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  35. AnonymousNovember 21, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    fabulous R take.
    thanks for sharing.

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  36. AnonymousNovember 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    keep it up.

    I am your follower, welcome follow us back.

    hope to see you at our week 11 potluck tonight.
    we are open Sunday, American central time 8pm and remain open until Wednesday 8am.

    any poems are welcome,
    linking in early would be of most beneficial to have your work read and commented by fellow participants.

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