It is a 1993 GMC Bluebird. Originally from Illinois, she was purchased from the school district, by a couple, Kenny and his wife Kathy in 2001. The bus was to be the realization of their dream. They were adventurous spirits too. Their plan was repurpose the bus, outfit it and turn it into a traveling BBQ joint. Together, they worked on the bus. Removed the seats, installed a sink, two coolers, water tanks and drank a few Natural Lights in the process. Kenny's wife became ill shortly after purchasing the bus. Not long after, she passed away. With his partner gone, he felt unable to continue work on the bus and it sat, unattended, for several years. After some time, he made a decision to sell the bus. Not an easy choice for him, as it was full of wonderful memories but also a painful reminder of a dream unrealized.
I found the bus, on Craigslist, about the same time that I attended my first Junk Jubilee. I arranged to meet Kenny. He introduced me to the bus...No. 14 and told me their story. I could feel the history and the love. I could see my future. We made a deal that day and I became her proud new owner. Kenny had only one request...that I somehow keep and incorporate the number of the bus, 14, as part of her future. He told me that it was his Kathy's favorite number and something that made the bus special to her. So the bus, for as long as she's mine, will be known as No. 14 and will proudly display the number.
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