As I’m readying for the next run it occurred to me there are certain things I wont go without. Some of these are practical, some are personal but for me these things make all the difference in the world when it comes to dealing with issues I may encounter and adding to the fun.
First on [...]
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Tags: 10 essentials·4x4·equipment·expedition·gear·off road·offroad·overland adventure·top 10·what to bring·wheeling
One of my friends put it best when he said “who knew your (my) midlife crises could be so entertaining”. And as everyone knows you can’t have a midlife crises without fast cars, younger women and cool tattoos. So I’ve decided to come clean with everyone following along on this adventure…
It all began in November [...]
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Tags: FJ cruiser·madame lazonga·midlife crisis·sleeve·tattoo·vyvyn
I don’t know about you but when I can’t get out on the trail or work on rig, I’m still looking for something power oriented to do. Around here, Saturday mornings are filled with Power Block TV. While I’m checking email, picking up the room or making breakfast, Power Block is on in the back [...]
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Tags: courtney hansen·extreem 4x4·power block·resource·tv
Happy Hallmark Holiday
Those who know me, know that I hold fast in my belief that Valentines Day was created by card and candy shops aiming to compensate for the business lull separating Christmas and Easter. However, if nothing else Last Great Road Trip stands for diversity and the tolerance of the beliefs of others.
So on [...]
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Tags: FJ cruiser·hallmark holiday·valentines day
You may not believe me but driving trails, performing mods and conducting product reviews is not as glamorous as it seems.
Take our upcoming article in 4WD Toyota Owner magazine. The first set of action shots for the article showing the Total Chaos front end working on the trail… not so good. That meant I had [...]
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Tags: 4wd toyota owner·4x4·FJ cruiser·hill climb·magazine·off road·photo shoot·tahuya forest·toyota·trail run·trails