CCIB Transportation Update

Hello to all my fellow cactus hunters! I bring to you off-season but never-the-less uplifting news. As you all know, last year's disappointing disaster led to a wreck of the old CCIB Field Unit Van No.2 (which from here forth we will be calling according to its code name, 'FUV,' when mentioned on the blog), and after conducting many home-repairs we decided it would be best to retire the old Field Unit Van No.2, but instead of taking it to the junk yard we just parked her out behind our storage shed. Below is a picture of the former FUV2.


This brought concerns to the CCIB, since we would not be able to patrol as much area coverage. Thankfully, however, the CCIB received a grant from a stimulus package from President Obama, which we were able to use to purchase another FUV! For a grand total of $450 I walked away with a (used) vehicle. After spray-painting our logo on two new vehicles using our customized CCIB logo stencil, we hauled the replacement vehicle back to headquarters. With the new edition we thought it would be wonderful to share some pictures with you long-time followers of the legend.

Field Unit Van No. 1, the most trustworthy van of all that has kept us going since 1973.

The new Field Unit Van No. 2, purchased with money received from a government grant as part of President Obama's stimulus package.

Field Unit Van No.3, decorated and ready for the holiday search to continue!

We'd like to give a special thanks to Mac Erichsen at Mac Snaps Photography, Inc., a long time follower of the CCIB, who offered his services on a Saturday when he was off work and wanted to help the cause. Thanks Mac!