Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[lightning]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

No. Your car will tell you its name when it feels you are ready.

Ladybug spoke to me immediately. She's very friendly. Just ask Lightning. He might even call her easy.

Lightning doesn't think Ladybug is easy....... he just thinks she knows a stud when she sees one!!!

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by With envy

You probably saw my wife's post about a name. I was debating between Dragonfly (The Green Darner is the state insect of Washington)and Firefly (because I really liked the TV show, and it lights up green on the back end).
And they both kind of fall into that insect name thing; Bumblebee, Ladybug, etc.I dunno. I kind of don't want a gender specific name. I haven't figured out if this one is a he or a she. (My first one was definitely a he.)

I like the insect theme. I admit, I'm a fan of the Transformers movies, and thus, a fan of Bumblebee. So, it just seemed natural that a red relative of Bumblebee would be Ladybug, right?? A green insect is a little more difficult. I googled green insects, and there are a LOT of them, but they don't have cool names for the most part. (Green Stinkbug???? No.....) There is a Metallic Wasp that's green, and very cool looking!


I also thought Scarab or Mantis might work.

Dragonfly seems to fit your car, though, Gary. Just my opinion.

[With envy]

Originally Posted by lightning

I really like the lighted Chevy emblem on the underside of your hood. I've been thinking about doing that for Lightning, in blue, for a year or so now. Just haven't gotten around to it.

It does come in blue.

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Hey Gary, can you make it in a Hot Pink?

Maybe. The wire comes in pink, but not in the diameter that I used. Which turned out to be kind of important for installation. But I'm sure I could find a way around it. The next question would be how bright it is. The wire I used is marketed as "Hi Bright", but even though it's the brightest, it still isn't visible in sunlight. I'll look into it for you.

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I like the insect theme. I admit, I'm a fan of the Transformers movies, and thus, a fan of Bumblebee. So, it just seemed natural that a red relative of Bumblebee would be Ladybug, right?? A green insect is a little more difficult. I googled green insects, and there are a LOT of them, but they don't have cool names for the most part. (Green Stinkbug???? No.....) There is a Metallic Wasp that's green, and very cool looking!


I also thought Scarab or Mantis might work.

Dragonfly seems to fit your car, though, Gary. Just my opinion.

I always thought Jewel Beetles were real cool looking, they are metallic green too. But it doesn't roll of the tongue real well, and I think the word Beetle might instantly evoke images of Volkswagons. Thanks for the research though. I liked the pictures! That Dragonfly looks real close to Synergy Green.
Maggie saw the halos all lit up tonight, and started leaning back towards Firefly.
I still have no idea.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by With envy

I always thought Jewel Beetles were real cool looking, they are metallic green too. But it doesn't roll of the tongue real well, and I think the word Beetle might instantly evoke images of Volkswagons. Thanks for the research though. I liked the pictures! That Dragonfly looks real close to Synergy Green.
Maggie saw the halos all lit up tonight, and started leaning back towards Firefly. I still have no idea.

I have an idea!!!!! How about a combination of the 2 names Dragonfly and Firefly..... Dragonfire???? Doesn't make me think of anything green, but its cool!

[Ladybugsmom]

Hey Gary, You could go with "Grasshopper" like the guy in this thread did....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=211763&page=2

Jay, have you seen that one in person? It's in Salt Lake, I guess...

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

No. Your car will tell you its name when it feels you are ready.

Ladybug spoke to me immediately. She's very friendly. Just ask Lightning. He might even call her easy.

I did it the opposite way..............I knew what color I was looking for.......so I picked the car based on that.............RedHawt

This is an older picture........I have the tag now.......

[With envy]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

I did it the opposite way..............I knew what color I was looking for.......so I picked the car based on that.............RedHawt

This is an older picture........I have the tag now.......

Nice smile!

I notice that there is a silver Camaro in the background too.


I knew what color I wanted when I went to the dealership too, and it wasn't green. But the car knew what people it wanted, and it picked us first!

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

I did it the opposite way..............I knew what color I was looking for.......so I picked the car based on that.............RedHawt

This is an older picture........I have the tag now.......

I like that pic... You do look happy

I see a couple of Camaro's in the background, must have been a get together

[lightning]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Hey Gary, You could go with "Grasshopper" like the guy in this thread did....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=211763&page=2

Jay, have you seen that one in person? It's in Salt Lake, I guess...

Nope, I haven't seen that one yet. He must be new to the Cars & Coffee group. I haven't gone to the C&C meet up in a long time. They're gonna think I'm the noob.

On another note - I saw on the news last night that gas has gone up $0.25 per gallon in the last 30 days. If this keeps up, we'll all be driving SMART cars..... (BusDrvr - standard warning bud)

[Mr Twisty]

I'll take one of these

[SSE 4 2SS]

Am I old enough to come back in here...

I got run off three years ago for being too young... Just checking... I'll be back later, I have a helicopter to catch...

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Am I old enough to come back in here...

I got run off three years ago for being too young... Just checking... I'll be back later, I have a helicopter to catch...

Hey Robert ! No, you are just young enough to be in here with the rest of us! Good to see you didn't forget about us totally !

Looking forward to meeting you at the Fest !

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by With envy

Nice smile!

I notice that there is a silver Camaro in the background too.


I knew what color I wanted when I went to the dealership too, and it wasn't green. But the car knew what people it wanted, and it picked us first!

Yep, sometimes the car picks you and sometimes you pick the car.........like love at first sight.........I had to drive a few first........but my RedHawt just spoke to me.........

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

I like that pic... You do look happy

I see a couple of Camaro's in the background, must have been a get together

Yep, club get together........and it was a great day........good company!

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Am I old enough to come back in here...

I got run off three years ago for being too young... Just checking... I'll be back later, I have a helicopter to catch...

Hey Robert ! No, you are just young enough to be in here with the rest of us! Good to see you didn't forget to about us totally !

Looking forward to meeting you at the Fest !

Robert........only you know if you're appropriate for this group......we haven't been running off the youngsters........they actually like coming in here, and we like it too And we're gonna have some FUN at the fest.............looking at some parking lot games now..........some may be the adult themed ones, but some are gonna be good ole fashioned fun!

[SSBUSDRVR]

Thanks. How are things with you Sky Man?

OK completed Part2 of Sleep Study and bad news have Apnea Good news is it is not severe or would be done for good. May have a chance now of getting back in the air someday. Starting to adjust to the new Med regime and Diet Change

On another note - I saw on the news last night that gas has gone up $0.25 per gallon in the last 30 days. If this keeps up, we'll all be driving SMART cars..... (BusDrvr - standard warning bud)

at the pix. Well you know when gas prices go up so does Airfare so here is the solution right back at ya lightning.
The first one is for short haul flights,the second for the long hauls and last for high density traffic.