Date:         Sat, 23 Dec 2006 08:50:39 -0600
Reply-To:     George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
Subject:      Re: vans
Comments: To: thomas_butler@MSN.COM
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Thomas wrote;
>>I=92m wondering if there is a process used for
christening your ride.   I have seen vans and busses called Horst, =
Matilda,
Blue, Emma and other names and I=92m curious.

We call our '85 Westfalia "Toaster".  My sister even bought us an EU front licence plate with the name on it.  I picked the name because the shape of a vanagon is so similar to a toaster plus the pop top is like a toaster popping up a piece of toast.
I had second thoughts this summer when Jake (crescent beach guitar) pointed out that "toaster" is a term used to describe someone who smokes lots of dope.
We have crossed the US/Canada border a few times with no problem so I don't think the name is a big problem.

When you name your van make sure you think about all the different meanings your name may have.

George,
'85 Westfalia (Toaster)