tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2294155148161291926..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: When Travel Bug and “Love Bug” MeetJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43254108046116203842012-04-07T07:02:34.252-07:002012-04-07T07:02:34.252-07:00Glad you enjoyed my 'Bug' collection.Glad you enjoyed my 'Bug' collection.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17282829068777687202012-04-07T07:01:43.364-07:002012-04-07T07:01:43.364-07:00I can so relate to this story. I brought Herbie a...I can so relate to this story. I brought Herbie as part of my 'dowry' . . .didn't impress Joel whatsoever.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22476705633380430102012-04-06T21:55:46.820-07:002012-04-06T21:55:46.820-07:00I love that you "collect" photos of Bugs...I love that you "collect" photos of Bugs! :)Michael Figueiredo (StruxTravel)http://struxtravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63859164458395216712012-04-06T10:34:50.723-07:002012-04-06T10:34:50.723-07:00When my wife and I got married in 1971, her '6...When my wife and I got married in 1971, her '68 Bug was part of her "dowry." Unfortunately, within three years it needed engine work. We added an oil cooler, but it had to be repaired twice on a trip from Oakland to Seattle. It lacked air conditioning, so on the trip back to California we used a plastic spray bottle to squirt each other with water as we drove from Yreka to Sacramento.<br /><br />The Bug lasted another 4 years or so, but no one could figure out how to keep it from burning or leaking oil. We finally sold it and used the proceeds as a down payment on a new Datsun pickup.Dick Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680036411158647403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16060692636033093522012-04-06T07:28:37.593-07:002012-04-06T07:28:37.593-07:00Mine was an automatic so I was able to drive it; s...Mine was an automatic so I was able to drive it; suspect when the transmission gives out, my Herbie will move to inactive status.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60469906389361915572012-04-06T07:27:13.041-07:002012-04-06T07:27:13.041-07:00I can't imagine a world without a Herbie somew...I can't imagine a world without a Herbie somewhere. Hope to visit NZ someday and photograph 'cousins' there as well.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42684909072865582982012-04-06T07:26:13.319-07:002012-04-06T07:26:13.319-07:00Thanks for stopping by Jessica!Thanks for stopping by Jessica!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24641245754373865942012-04-06T05:58:35.651-07:002012-04-06T05:58:35.651-07:00What a fun post! My dad had a herbie when I was i...What a fun post! My dad had a herbie when I was in school - i could never get it to go, so I couldn't stand driving it! :)<br /><br />The word "Tonopah" caught my eye too- I lived there for 4 years while growing up - haven't been back since the late 80's - can't imagine how it looks now!!<br /><br />Happy Easter! Would love for you to link up to Friday Daydreamin' this week if you get a chance! Thanks!<br /><br />~BeccaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28645484321700187352012-04-05T23:35:48.571-07:002012-04-05T23:35:48.571-07:00Herbie! 45 years since the first movie and still g...Herbie! 45 years since the first movie and still going strong. #beepbeep@Herbie_53_NZhttp://www.twitter.com/herbie_53_nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82948479603502804772012-04-05T20:52:31.984-07:002012-04-05T20:52:31.984-07:00What a fun collection of pictures!What a fun collection of pictures!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503676327555462834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57001573214786289822012-04-05T19:41:54.371-07:002012-04-05T19:41:54.371-07:00Thanks for visiting. Herbies, no matter where the...Thanks for visiting. Herbies, no matter where they are, bring back memories, don't they?Jackiehttp://www.travelnwrite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73730779883667520002012-04-05T10:26:28.781-07:002012-04-05T10:26:28.781-07:00What a fun collection of Herbies! I loved that ser...What a fun collection of Herbies! I loved that series as a kid and my sister and I used to watch them over and over :) So cool to see so many different ones.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879385938708783060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13284715790695242452012-04-05T08:08:17.990-07:002012-04-05T08:08:17.990-07:00The heater and window defroster aren't the str...The heater and window defroster aren't the strong points of this car are they? Not to mention the air-conditioning and power steering, right? LOL<br />I think "Bug" came from the "Beetle" -- the more formal name for Herbies.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79066662340344651102012-04-05T08:02:14.941-07:002012-04-05T08:02:14.941-07:00Very cool. I had a Volkswagen like that a long tim...Very cool. I had a Volkswagen like that a long time ago. A gold one with a rubbish heater. Wonder why it's called a 'bug'...Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39277330828467925062012-04-05T07:17:30.475-07:002012-04-05T07:17:30.475-07:00I love it when friends tell me their Herbie histor...I love it when friends tell me their Herbie histories and stories, and isn't it amazing how many lives have been touched by Herbies over the years.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75486929225634428472012-04-05T07:16:31.482-07:002012-04-05T07:16:31.482-07:00I can assure you that driving a Herbie will take y...I can assure you that driving a Herbie will take years off your life (at least mentally and emotionally), turn on some Beach Boys tunes and even a rainy day can be brightened.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65049434319244542352012-04-05T07:15:12.250-07:002012-04-05T07:15:12.250-07:00Nancie, great observation. I too hope there will ...Nancie, great observation. I too hope there will always be a little old Herbie somewhere out there. . .so I can grab my camera and record yet another 'cousin'.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58339074133436697322012-04-05T07:13:56.119-07:002012-04-05T07:13:56.119-07:00Thanks for visiting today! See you next week.Thanks for visiting today! See you next week.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82514291053458250832012-04-05T07:13:20.201-07:002012-04-05T07:13:20.201-07:00I am keeping my fingers crossed that Herbie and I ...I am keeping my fingers crossed that Herbie and I will travel a few more miles together before we come to the end of the road. And I'll keep watching for more Herbie's around the world.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60673139509957592122012-04-05T07:11:15.250-07:002012-04-05T07:11:15.250-07:00There is something about this model of car that ju...There is something about this model of car that just brings back good memories to such a wide variety of people and always a smile. (I still have a DVD of the Herbie movie)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46757101585591222792012-04-05T07:09:30.367-07:002012-04-05T07:09:30.367-07:00My Herbie sounds like an old fashioned coffee perc...My Herbie sounds like an old fashioned coffee percolator these days with his 'chugga-chugga-chug-chug' motor and I probably look like the Little Old Lady from Pasedena when driving him, but in my mind I am that college-age kid again every time I get behind the wheel.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42439512260478293122012-04-05T05:25:11.609-07:002012-04-05T05:25:11.609-07:00They just don't make them like they used to, J...They just don't make them like they used to, Jackie! My step-mom had one and my sister drove it until there was nothing left to drive. They are beautiful.InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67644202813911302162012-04-05T02:13:44.485-07:002012-04-05T02:13:44.485-07:00Very fun gallery! You almost inspired me enough to...Very fun gallery! You almost inspired me enough to hunt one down for myself.Bob Rhttp://pirancafe.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21862872605930695072012-04-05T02:03:45.372-07:002012-04-05T02:03:45.372-07:00This is great! I have the feeling that there will ...This is great! I have the feeling that there will always be a Herbie somewhere in the world :)Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26302274325201173282012-04-04T22:50:25.184-07:002012-04-04T22:50:25.184-07:00Great article :)Great article :)Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.com