SEP Issue is out!

green73 · 09-05-06, 11:08 AM

Got mine in the mailbox at lunch time on the 5th. YAY!!! Just gonna have to get used to the FJC's in the mix now! FUN

JuttyShabango · 09-06-06, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by green73

Got mine in the mailbox at lunch time on the 5th. YAY!!! Just gonna have to get used to the FJC's in the mix now! FUN

Great issue! It was nice to see the FJCruiser on the cover and miss the color after page 17

I liked Chef's article and Todd's explanation also of what's goin' on.

Props guys on a killer rag.

Kaderabek · 09-06-06, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JuttyShabango

It was nice to see the FJCruiser on the cover....

What's that I hear at my door? Uh oh -- an angry mob!

TJK

(Appreciate it.)

wardfoto · 09-06-06, 10:49 AM

you know, it's funny you say that.
i keep hearing people rag on the fj. sure, it's no land cruiser, but then again, it's cracked the door open a bit for us at tmc headquarters, or at least, helped. so if it is helping tmc to finally realize us as a customer base, and maybe even to start supporting us like rover, and even the blasphemous company, then why not? if you don't like it, don't buy it.
but be grateful for what it is doing for us as a club. and, really, it ain't that bad. little funky, but it's growing on me!

and it only took toyota twenty three years to figure it out. talk about on the ball. hehehehehe

JuttyShabango · 09-06-06, 01:31 PM

I can understand why some say what they say about the FJ...I don't agree with it at all..

It's a new product from Toyota that will ultimately get new people involved in the sport and hopefully the TLCA. More dues!

The enthusiasm in which it has been embraced by the owners is contagious and well deserved. Is it a Land Cruiser..of course not, but it's not supposed to be either. Just a knock off to appeal to a new group of enthusiast that in the end...make us all stronger.

I say

to TT for putting it on the cover.

woody · 09-06-06, 01:34 PM

props on another great issue...

I had time to breeze thru the pics last night....probably find time to read it later this week....or next.....or the next......

(TGFpics, or I'd be SOL!)

Kaderabek · 09-06-06, 01:51 PM

For what it's worth, an FJ Cruiser owner qualifies for TLCA membership because his or her FJ Cruiser is a Toyota four-wheel drive vehicle with a transfer case. Therefore, though some may not like it, the FJ Cruiser is eligible for TLCA events and to be featured in Toyota Trails.

I suspect there will be much the same backlash toward me as when I put an LX470 (wheeling) on the cover of Toyota Trails. Same story though--it's a Toyota four-wheel drive with a transfer case.

I felt like the TLCA was honored when Paul approached me about the article. It's an exclusive to Toyota Trails and in my opinion, a quality article. I like the photography too and especially the cover shot. Nicely composed and the contrast between the FJ Cruisers and the terrain is striking. My only regret is that we didn't have a larger file but it worked well enough.

I can't keep everyone happy all the time but I can say that I try.

TJK

wardfoto · 09-06-06, 01:54 PM

I can't keep everyone happy all the time but I can say that I try.

well, alrighty.. so you are married , then?

-justin

Kaderabek · 09-06-06, 02:00 PM

Why, you looking for a date?

Yes. And I have two kids. And a dog, and am soon to have another. And a cat and a goldfish. And they're all happy some of the time but seldom happy all of the time. Well maybe the goldfish, he seems pretty content 24/7.

Any more questions?

TJK

wardfoto · 09-06-06, 02:06 PM

1. that was a "you are married" not an "are you married" semantics? probably, but it seems as though it was necessary

2. the goldfish should be happy 24/7 i mean, really.
3. i also am married with a kid, and a cat, and well, that's how i knew that statement meant you were married.
4.:none for now.
5.

hehehehehehehehe
-justin

Chef · 09-06-06, 04:11 PM

I had an article in there?

Nice job mate, as always.
You have my deepest respect and heartfelt thanks for the great, great job you do for TLCA.

nuclearlemon · 09-06-06, 04:44 PM

got mine yesterday...was hoping to read it today at work, but still have to write my vice commander report for rising sun and my vp report for the state association, and my employers actually expect me to sell some parts.

greenfox · 09-06-06, 10:55 PM

Todd- great write-up about the Rubithon. Thanks for all the kind words you portrayed me perfect. Like I always tell people it is not about Landcruisers it's the people you are with and to have a good time. Oh ya the pic of me in the article made my wife laugh her ass off "thanks". I had a good time hanging out with you and would do it again in a heart beat.

Ryan,

green73 · 09-07-06, 12:41 AM

I waasn't intending to rag on the FJC. I am just surprised to see it as previlant so quickly. I have driven one several times and am pretty impressed honestly. The only off-pavement has been spotting for an FJC owner though, it surprised me in that venue as well. Hopefully this new product will drag in some new members.

Kaderabek · 09-07-06, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenfox

Todd- great write-up about the Rubithon. Thanks for all the kind words you portrayed me perfect. Like I always tell people it is not about Landcruisers it's the people you are with and to have a good time. Oh ya the pic of me in the article made my wife laugh her ass off "thanks". I had a good time hanging out with you and would do it again in a heart beat.

Ryan,

Next year, my friend....

TJK

Kaderabek · 09-07-06, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green73

I waasn't intending to rag on the FJC.

I honestly didn't take it that way at all.

TJK

JuttyShabango · 09-07-06, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef

I had an article in there?

Nice job mate, as always.
You have my deepest respect and heartfelt thanks for the great, great job you do for TLCA.

Trail Leader Section? Maybe I have my wires crossed.

Kaderabek · 09-07-06, 03:46 PM

Alan writes that column. Then I rewrite it.

TJK

Chef · 09-07-06, 03:50 PM

Shut it or I'll get off my chaise lounge by the TLCA pool, put out my Cohiba, set down my Dewer's, walk down the hall to the sauna room and slap you silly.

Kaderabek · 09-07-06, 03:51 PM

Oh no, don't get up. Have Nick roll you down here.

TJK

2ndGenToyotaFan · 09-07-06, 08:00 PM

There's a TLCA pool!!!!!!!!!!! What!!!!!

I'm always getting left out of stuff....... Dang it.

Cruiser Jimmy · 09-07-06, 08:29 PM

I'm just glad to see the Indiana boys getting published and having fun. I really enjoyed the mag and will continue to enjoy anything related to 4wheelin with a Toyota.

Chef, can we be honorary members of Tornado Alley Cruisers since we escaped the rath

Todd,
Hope to see ya at GSMTR next year.

hatfieldcb · 09-08-06, 01:22 AM

I just look at the ads.

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

There's a TLCA pool!!!!!!!!!!! What!!!!!

I'm always getting left out of stuff....... Dang it.

We won't even talk about what we're wearing, sitting by the pool.

Pass the whisky.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 09-08-06, 10:15 AM

Maybe I don't want to go to the pool.......

wapitidon · 09-09-06, 12:19 AM

Todd, that's the best Trails yet. But then who wouldn't say that when there is a full page pic of their rig (the whole ass end at least

) on the "Trails End" page. I think I'll cut it out, frame it and hang it right next to Henry's calendar.

Thanks Todd,

Don "Who needs a trailer?" Gatton

badass · 09-11-06, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuttyShabango

Great issue! It was nice to see the FJCruiser on the cover and miss the color after page 17

I liked Chef's article and Todd's explanation also of what's goin' on.

Props guys on a killer rag.

So wait, you mean the entire issue used to be in color. This is my first issue so i don't know what the previous issues looked like.

Kaderabek · 09-11-06, 11:08 AM

It has varied between 16 and 48 pages of color. Mainly somewhere in between of late.

TJK

dragr1 · 09-11-06, 10:11 PM

Haven't received mine yet?

09-05-06, 11:08 AM	#1
green73 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nomadic Phase TLCA# 12222 Posts: 690	SEP Issue is out! Got mine in the mailbox at lunch time on the 5th. YAY!!! Just gonna have to get used to the FJC's in the mix now! FUN __________________ 1973 FJ40: SOA, Locked, Caged, etc........... NEVER DONE! 1991 FJ80: Stock.... for a while.

09-06-06, 10:49 AM	#4
wardfoto IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 2nd star to the right TLCA# 5501 Posts: 382	you know, it's funny you say that. i keep hearing people rag on the fj. sure, it's no land cruiser, but then again, it's cracked the door open a bit for us at tmc headquarters, or at least, helped. so if it is helping tmc to finally realize us as a customer base, and maybe even to start supporting us like rover, and even the blasphemous company, then why not? if you don't like it, don't buy it. but be grateful for what it is doing for us as a club. and, really, it ain't that bad. little funky, but it's growing on me! and it only took toyota twenty three years to figure it out. talk about on the ball. hehehehehe Last edited by wardfoto; 09-06-06 at 01:49 PM.

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JuttyShabango Checkers R Wreckers Join Date: May 2005 TLCA# 15080 Posts: 1,379	I can understand why some say what they say about the FJ...I don't agree with it at all.. It's a new product from Toyota that will ultimately get new people involved in the sport and hopefully the TLCA. More dues! The enthusiasm in which it has been embraced by the owners is contagious and well deserved. Is it a Land Cruiser..of course not, but it's not supposed to be either. Just a knock off to appeal to a new group of enthusiast that in the end...make us all stronger. I say to TT for putting it on the cover. __________________ TLCA Web Master

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Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,942	For what it's worth, an FJ Cruiser owner qualifies for TLCA membership because his or her FJ Cruiser is a Toyota four-wheel drive vehicle with a transfer case. Therefore, though some may not like it, the FJ Cruiser is eligible for TLCA events and to be featured in Toyota Trails. I suspect there will be much the same backlash toward me as when I put an LX470 (wheeling) on the cover of Toyota Trails. Same story though--it's a Toyota four-wheel drive with a transfer case. I felt like the TLCA was honored when Paul approached me about the article. It's an exclusive to Toyota Trails and in my opinion, a quality article. I like the photography too and especially the cover shot. Nicely composed and the contrast between the FJ Cruisers and the terrain is striking. My only regret is that we didn't have a larger file but it worked well enough. I can't keep everyone happy all the time but I can say that I try. TJK __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC


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wardfoto IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 2nd star to the right TLCA# 5501 Posts: 382	1. that was a "you are married" not an "are you married" semantics? probably, but it seems as though it was necessary 2. the goldfish should be happy 24/7 i mean, really. 3. i also am married with a kid, and a cat, and well, that's how i knew that statement meant you were married. 4.:none for now. 5. hehehehehehehehe -justin

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greenfox IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stockton, CA TLCA# 13526 Posts: 667	Todd- great write-up about the Rubithon. Thanks for all the kind words you portrayed me perfect. Like I always tell people it is not about Landcruisers it's the people you are with and to have a good time. Oh ya the pic of me in the article made my wife laugh her ass off "thanks". I had a good time hanging out with you and would do it again in a heart beat. Ryan, __________________ 73 FJ40 Green - Original 74 FJ40 Red - (BMFCAGE) SOA 36X17IROKS weldedrear ARBfront and what ever els you can think of 97 FZJ80 Green (the wife's) - locked 67 fj45lwb in the works

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green73 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nomadic Phase TLCA# 12222 Posts: 690	I waasn't intending to rag on the FJC. I am just surprised to see it as previlant so quickly. I have driven one several times and am pretty impressed honestly. The only off-pavement has been spotting for an FJC owner though, it surprised me in that venue as well. Hopefully this new product will drag in some new members. __________________ 1973 FJ40: SOA, Locked, Caged, etc........... NEVER DONE! 1991 FJ80: Stock.... for a while.

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