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Entries from July 2007

First Blood

July 14th, 2007 · No Comments

With all the work and mods being done in preparation for the Arctic adventure, it was only a matter of time before I or the rig drew first blood. The first round goes to the rig and me ending up with some very manly stitches.
It began innocently enough. I was removing some of […]

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Tags: Rants, Raves and the Zen Art of Road Trip Management

Toyota Open Road BLOG Celebrates Diversity with US

July 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment

TOYOTA OPEN ROAD BLOG: PRIDE at Toyota: Business Partnering Groups foster Respect for People
Like us Toyota recognizes the value of others and how coming together in celebration of our diversity is important for all of us. Take a look at the thoughts of Toyota’s Bruce C. Ertmann, Corporate Communications. Let us known how […]

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Tags: Celebrate Our Differences and Diversity

Road trip adventure talk

July 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Their is no cell coverage on the Haul Road and many stretches of roads along the way to the Arctic Circle. On these roads the life line is maintained by CB radio with the truckers watching out for each other on channel 19. To keep in touch, hear warnings, and provide assistance if […]

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Tags: Arctic Circle 2007

Build a better mouse trap for a road trip adventure

July 7th, 2007 · 1 Comment

What makes me think I can build a better Toyota FJ Cruiser than the engineers at Toyota? Well I’m not hampered by the need to please a large demographic and ensure the rig meets marketing, budget and focus group requirements set forth by the starched shirt corporate bean counters. No, I just need […]

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Tags: Arctic Circle 2007 · FJ Cruiser Mods and Articles