Pimp My Ride !!

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You are looking at the new ‘windsurfing-road-machine’ for The Woody’s!!
Today I was informed by my bosses in Thunder Bay that I had the winning bid for this van! AWESOME!!!! My bosses also told me “We know how important windsurfing is in keeping ‘balance’ in your life, and we want to encourage you to keep it up”. I thought that was so cool of them to think that way. Nice eh!
The van is a 1978 Dodge 1 ton with duely’s on the back. This machine has only 87,000 miles on it, has been serviced regular, and is mechanically in sound shape. I think it has a 318 V8 or 360 V8 engine in it! It even has a ladder to the roof where a small deck is!! Too Cool!!
Now this is the best part!! YOU, yes YOU get to name it!! Every vehicle needs a name, and this van needs a really cool name, so I’m counting on all of you for suggestions!!
Have fun in life smiley

40 Comments

  1. Woody says:

    My first thought for a name was ‘Big Blue’
    smiley

  2. Schwaby says:

    I would call it ” Pabst Blue Ribbon Return”.
    Finally you got yourself the perfect vehicle to bring your empties back!!! HA,Ha,Ha,! smiley

  3. Schwaby says:

    … and for Windsurfing trips: ” Blue Rider”
    with a bumper sticker:
    make waves not war or
    catch me (W17) smiley if you CAN 757
    Woodette :)

  4. Surfy/Shan. says:

    Haven’t come up with a name yet, but Shayna said that you will NEVER drop her off any where in that!! :-)

  5. Woodette says:

    More names for the Surf Mobil:
    Blue Box (new and recycled gear)
    Wave Mobil, (Play:) Mobil, Shag Mobil
    Road Runner (my favourtite)
    Neptune (Roman mythology for God of the sea)
    Blue Carver
    Woody Express or Shag Express
    Blue Goon (inspired by Blue Goose)
    the list will continue…

  6. pavel says:

    Pretty kewl! The name Windsmurfer comes to mind.

  7. Uffe says:

    How about some of these?
    More Names for the Surf Mobil:
    “Blue Goose Shag Express”
    “Team World Traveller”
    We could make a yellow cross on the blue Van and make it the official Swedish flag, that would work great if I owned it for TEAM SWEDEN. :)
    Somehow we should make it “TEAM WORLD WAGON” or something like that… Could you paint all the flags represented from Team World on the side, and just Call it “TEAM WORLD Mothership”
    Had a great session yesterday at Big Creek, 15-20 MPH wind, 64 degrees in water, (16-17 degrees celcius) Sailed the new Neilpryde RS-2 9.8m sail and BIC Formula, yeihaaa !!!! I bet we still have a month worth of sailing here, it was almost 80 degrees yesterday….

  8. Surfy/Shan. says:

    “windsmurfer” is cute!
    Uffe quit bragging…….I don’t want to our season to be over yet!!

  9. Woodette says:

    Hey Uffe,
    what about the “Blue Goose Spank Express?”
    I only heard about it..

  10. Woodette says:

    Okay, I’ve got some more:
    The Blue Bull! (Blue Bullett)
    …or maybe “The Blue Moose”, eh?? (The Bic Moose)
    I never get any work done with this!
    Woodette W17 :) smiley
    Go Bic or go home – another bumper sticker

  11. Josh says:

    What about
    The Recycle Bin
    Big Bad Blue Voodoo
    Blue Crush
    The Windsurf Turf
    Blue Whale
    The sail pail
    the sailor trailor
    schawbys key 2 glory
    title wave
    big rig
    the blue crew
    extreme team or team extreme
    theres some for you dad
    p.s i think you should make it into and ice cream truck and always gimme free ice cream :)

  12. little surfy says:

    I like windsmurfer!
    Here are some ideas i cant take all the credit for them tho i had some help from cory smith who happens to think that your ride is deadly.
    -baby blue
    -triton (water god)
    -Aeolus (king of the winds)
    -yeah ok thats all i got… there not very good but thats ok its the thought that counts right!
    -Shayna

  13. Josh says:

    Woodie:
    A station wagon, made in the ’40s and ’50s, with wood paneling on the sides.
    i thought this was kinda funny when i was searching for sufr “terms” to nickname your beasty trailor/truck/wagon/camper/suv/transport/heavy load vehicle that you got a steal of a deal on
    cya

  14. Big Al says:

    Here’s a few smiley
    “Gro

  15. Sally says:

    Put yours and Pavel’s together there Brad….Big Blue Windsmurfer
    Gotta admit.. the Windsmurfer is a good one!
    Hugs to you guys smiley smiley

  16. Steph says:

    DAD I NO SOME! smiley
    The Shag Meister
    Blue Machine
    The Wave
    The Water Bed(camper and windsurf vann)
    Sail Machine
    Ocean Wave
    Tsnami
    The Windsurf Fever
    Sparkling Water
    Wave Woody
    Plainer
    Blue Smile
    ok those are all really bad but they came on the top of my head.. but hey maybe youll like one or two.. talk soon dad later:)
    p.s (josh mann i so agree with the icecream.. but instead of you i want some:D..lol)
    love stephanie smiley smiley

  17. Woody says:

    Hmmmm, so many!! Keep ‘em coming!!
    Ones that stand out for me:
    - The Windsurf Wagon
    - The Blue Moose
    - The Sailor Trailer
    - Team World Wagon
    - The Blue Whale
    - The Big Blue
    - The Poseidon (Greek God of the sea)
    - The Recycle Bin
    votes anyone??
    smiley

  18. surfy/shan says:

    Shaggy!!??

  19. Woody says:

    Surfy, I already have a board named ‘Shaggy’ but it would’ve been good otherwise.
    Here’s a couple more:
    - The Scooby Van
    - The Mistral Machine

  20. Guinevere says:

    My suggestion:
    The Woody Welle
    Welle = German for wave (I think) so it’s The Woody Wave. But 1/2 english, 1/2 german
    smiley

  21. Links says:

    Schwaby, when are you getting your work done!! Wow you can shelter alot of people from a tornado with that one Woody!!
    Our vote goes to the sailor trailer or big blue.
    Definetly not the Poseidon! Can’t wait to see what you guys end up with. Like the idea of the flags painted on it – you’ve got LOTS of room to work with. smiley

  22. Big Al says:

    The Woody’s Welle…….Perfect. smiley

  23. Big Al says:

    btw….the flags,a definite must. smiley

  24. surfy/shan says:

    Apparently my post from hours ago didn’t take……….”Beach Buggy”!! Good one hey?

  25. Woody says:

    After some serious discussion with Schwaby, it looks like the “Surfer Van” will need a nickname for the girls road trip next weekend to Winnipeg!!!
    OMG!!!
    smiley

  26. Larry Reed says:

    Great Post Woody…….
    This is so Fantastic…….. And so much fun………
    Lot’s of Great Idea’s………
    But i have to Go With ……..
    THE BLUE MOOSE !!!!!!!
    Short, Sweet…… And say’s it all……
    So Good to here From Ya All…….
    Missed Shan, Strad, and all of ya that didn’t make it to The Crossing…… It was Another fantastic eekend……
    Still Planning on Making the 1000 GPS mile’s for this Year…. Close to 900 mile’s now…..
    Larry, Team World…. USA…. Iowa…..

  27. Woodette says:

    You can do it Larry!!!!! That is amazing!!!
    I feel like buying myself some wheels just for the fun of naming it, and for the Girls World Tour! We’ll start with Winnipeg, Lago de Garda, Africa… smiley

  28. surfy/shan says:

    “Girls World Tour” sounds awesome! Are we ’sailing’ or just ’shopping’?

  29. Woody says:

    Okay, I’ve narrowed it down to a few names now.
    I’ll be picking the “Surf Mobile” up on Friday!! So, after the 4 hr journey back from Thunder Bay, I’ll have a better feel for what the name should be. Who knows, maybe after the 4 hr drive we might end up calling it “The Gas Guzzler”, “The Bucket of Bolts”, “Rattle and Hum”, “Backfire Betty”!!??
    smiley

  30. Woody says:

    The wheels are here!! I’ll be making a post shortly with the official name as well!!
    Sweet ride…. smiley

  31. tbayray says:

    Hey!!!!! or should I say EHHHHH Woody. Nice machine> Makes me want ta get one too. Found some computer trouble when I got back from Mille Lacs. I lost some stuff including email contacts and addresses etc. Heard ya got a machine so I had to check things out. How sweet it is. I guess ya gonna do some customizing…graphics, storage and shaggin’ I mean sleeping quarters. I’ll put the thinkin” cap on for the name but ya might already have one.
    Windsurfin’ this year for Daniel is over but I’m still hopin for 1 last blast. I wanna make it worth it.
    Take care and will talk soon.
    tbayray

  32. yorkshire lass says:

    Hi Woody! The name “Into the Blue” just jumped out at me and wouldn’t go away! You go into the blue when you climb in the van and then sail into the blue with your boards!
    Love Mom xoxo smiley smiley smiley

  33. Guinevere says:

    What is it named?! smiley

  34. Woody says:

    Okay, so I’m like really still undecided as to what to call ‘it’. I thought I did, but it seems everytime I go out of the house to drive it, or just mention it, I’m calling the van a different name.
    Here’s my short list.
    Blue Moose
    Big Blue
    The Beast
    The Machine
    Jump in with suggestions if you like
    smiley

  35. Larry Reed says:

    My Vote is for the “” BLUE MOOSE “”
    From the….. Blue Goose…….
    It’s Sure To be a Hot Spot….. to Gather and share Fantastic Time’s Togather….. We Have Had so Many Grate time’s at the Blue Goose!!!!
    Look Forward To Breaking the champaign on the……. “” Blue Moose “”
    Larry… Team World – USA – IOWA

  36. Woodette says:

    I’m with Larry, because “The Blue Moose” symbolizes Water and being Canadian. Also the Moose regatta.The “Blue Goose” has a lot of character, so I’m sure will have the “The Blue Moose”.

  37. surfy/shan says:

    I keep callling it “the beast” while it’s nameless. I’ll probably always call it that so that’s my pick. How about “the blue beast”?

  38. Guinevere says:

    From the short list, I like the Blue Moose. It’ll be the official Moosefest windsurf regatta vehicle. smiley

  39. tbayray says:

    Yo-mun,
    Wonderful pick of names. I suppose ya gonna put that name on there in big letters so yo all can see. Blue Beast… Blue Moose might be interesting if ya park it near The Blue Goose at Mille Lacs, someone may cross out the “M” and put a big “G” there. I guess I am gonna get blamed if it happens. I might as well do it then. It would then be the origional “Goosefest Windsurf Regatta Vehicle” at Moosefest.
    On a nother note Daniel & I sailed Saturday at the marsh and took advantage of the warm weather.
    Take Care…tbayray smiley

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