My family’s epic adventure begins in 23 days.
So on Saturday we took The Bus for a test drive. Here she is:
I can’t wait to hit the road.
Check out our itinerary HERE. I’m hoping to connect with as many writers as possible, so if we’re traveling close to you and you wouldn’t mind getting a group of writers together, I’d love to hang out and hear about your writing lives. We could meet in a library, coffee shop, someone’s house, or on our bus. Email me at shawnsmucker@yahoo.com if you’d like to talk more about this.
I was expecting a more traditional RV. Man, was I surprised! I particularly like the golden bird on the front. It’s so fly.
I’m going to take the golden bird off the front and wear it on a huge gold chain around my neck. Don’t tell Sam.
Dude, that is a like a tour bus! You need an awesome name for it like the Blue Comet or Blue Bullet. Looking forward to seeing it in action when you hit Ohio!
Can’t wait to see you, Ed! I think you’re right – a name is in order.
When I was younger we did something similar. Not quite as long and epic, but extremely memorable and fun. We went from Atlanta all the way up to Gettysburg and back. Have a great time!
Awesome. Thanks Evan.
Please tell me you’re going to sticker it up, ok? Or at least sing songs on the bus. I’m thinking, Partridge Family….
I wish we could paint it. My uncle would not be happy about that. But there will be singing…
I’m thinking you may need a tour bus driver for this adventure my resume is attached.
We are taking applications at this time, but I’m pretty sure the spot has been filled.
Exciting! So looking forward to seeing that parked on our hill!
Thanks, Alise.
Nah… the eagle should make a great belt buckel ! Hope
this trip is all you dream and hope… my wife Dawn and I hope
to hook up somewhere along the route !
Great idea! I am so envious! Safe travels … all the best
John and Dawn Crotty
Ringwood New Jersey
Good call with the belt – especially during our swing through the south. Let us know if we get close to you guys – would be great to meet in person.
I’m at once appalled and excited. I don’t know how to handle all this awesome. It’s too much for me. Can’t wait to see you in Tulsa!
After my first driving experience on the twisting back roads of central PA, I’m looking forward to the long straight highways of the Midwest (and also meeting the Luitwieler clan).
1. What’s your fuel budget?
2. You must meet an airbrush guy early in the trip. This machine needs some flames, sunsets or dolphins.
3. Susan says, “Jim. Look at me……never.”
You’ve never met my uncle, have you? Although who wouldn’t be up for a good airbrush of a bucksome woman with tattoos everywhere and a unicorn in the background?
beins that used to be willy nelsons bus i hope u searcherd it very well before hitting the road,lol
Thanks, Jerry! I’ll keep that in mind.
I don’t see anything for New England on the itinerary. Mount Rushmore has nothing on my back yard!
I wish we could. Hopefully the second version of this trip will include New England.
Sweet, sweet candy that’s a nice rig.
Two questions:
1. Can I drive it?
2. What’s her top speed???
Shawn – You’re livin’ my dream so I’ll be following along intently. Be sure to exclaim it’s awesomeness, even if it’s only moderately awesome, otherwise I’ll never convince Jenn that we need to start planning our cross-country bus trip.
Drive safe –
Jason
See Shawn, that’s two of us already. I know you could sell rides and drives. Maybe to connecting fuel stops.
Wish your itinerary were bringing you a little further south. Safe travels.
Me, too, Chad. Thanks man.
Is this Sam Beiler’s? Also, did you have to get any certification to drive this thing?? It looks awesome!
Yes, it’s Sam’s bus. And it’s registered as an RV so you don’t need a CDL.
Good lick and may God bless and be with you. It truly sounds like an epic trip!
Thanks, Adam.
This is just the coolest, Shawn. I am so excited for you guys!
I see this trip turning into a cool story for your next book.
I hope so, Chad.
Awesome you should think of soehimtng like that
HOW FITTING YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BUS ONCE OWNED BY WILLIE NELSON. HE WROTE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS, AND YOU ARE A WRITER OF BOOKS. I AM PLANNING ON GOING TO EBAY TO GET ONE OF YOUR BOOKS. JOYCE