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[ntsqd]

I'm new here.

I'm Thom and I'm a technodork. Some may recognize my user from other forums. I've been using it exclusively since 1996, so if it looks familiar it was probably me. Sorry about that.

Based in Ventura, CA since 1969 and have a fair amount of the west Mojave under my belt. Now looking to extend my range a bit more. Also spent all of my childhood summers in Central Oregon (south Powell Butte Highway three places north of the junction with Alfalfa Rd. for you locals), so I have some exposure to that region as well. My grandfather (in Powell Butte) started me working on things mechanical at an early age, the second grade. I consider it an apprenticeship "program." We also went for a one week minimum camping trip every summer, sometimes longer. In addition we also made Paulina fire wood trips, fishing trips, and just general poking around.

Current fleet includes a '91 Suburban (For sale), an '84 Toyota Xcab ("Patch", one picture and you'll know why), and an '84 FJ60 undergoing a 5.7L TPI/700R4/NP241 transplant. When done it will tow our VentureCraft TrailBlazer trailer. Plan is to have it finished and sorted well enough to take on our honeymoon to SE Utah next Spring.

[Tiffany]

Welcome, Thom! Sounds like you have some great traveling adventures under your belt and more to come. We look forward to hearing about the places you explore! Give a holler if you have any questions about the site!

TDawg
Administrator

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

Hi Thom. Post some pictures from your next adventure.

[SunMan]

Welcome. Nice to see another member from this neck of the woods.

[Nimbl Vehicles]

Hey Thom
Welcome here as well.
There is a ton of info on the beautiful trails of the west here to explore.

Hopefully see you out on the trail some time soon.

Marc

[ntsqd]

Thanks all!
Next adventure is likely to be rather repetitive (Mojave Road-ish, Midhills tonight - headed East), but I'll see if I can't get D to try out her new to her camera. Hoping for the Coliseum Mine on the return, but that's YTBD.

Hi Marc,
I fondly remember that day on the dunes in your avatar. Though I was more than a bit unsure of the FJ's abilities, that was a good event. Maybe we can convince Jack to host another like it this summer?
BTW, Casa now moves again under it's own power, though still work to be done.

[Nimbl Vehicles]

Thom; I just talked to Jack about Casa. He was all exited to get her running again.

He mentioned he might do another one late in the summer/early fall.
Sure was a blast.
See ya at the dunes...
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