Events/Trails 9th Annual 70 Series Meet & Greet / ALS Charity Ride

[Gun Runner 5]

With this meet-n-greet successfully concluded, it appears to be time to start fostering Land Cruiser interests in the next generations so they continue supporting future events.
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We have both invited and encouraged folks to bring their spouses and kids (and well behaved pets) to our events for a number of years and that will continue to be our policy.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

At least I came home to good weather.

 

[svsisu]

At least I came home to good weather. View attachment 3734458

Should help wash all of that windrock mud and dust off

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Should help wash all of that windrock mud and dust off

They’re talking Cat 4 now so I think I’ll keep my dusty Cruiser in the garage.
It’s generally not a good sign when the locals bring their boats home from the Gulf region.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Although our event is nowhere near the largest of the annual TLCA events, we’re definitely the only one serving 70 Series cake (which we all know is the best of all Series cakes ).

 

[sark]

At least I came home to good weather. View attachment 3734458

isn't this a normal Tuesday for Floridians?

 

[svsisu]

They’re talking Cat 4 now so I think I’ll keep my dusty Cruiser in the garage.
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Inside is the best place for it with all those trees around.

This time of year always has me tuned to the NHC

 

[Gun Runner 5]

isn't this a normal Tuesday for Floridians?

Perhaps, but I’m in Georgia.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

We normally shoot for the 3rd weekend in September for our event, but that weekend is a home game for UT, so for a number of reasons we need to regroup.
Our 2025 dates are now September 11-14.

 

[nuclearbeef]

 

[Gun Runner 5]

As in previous years, an article documenting our adventure will be submitted to the TLCA’s “Toyota Trails” magazine. My guess is, we’ll make the January / February edition.

 

[FlCruiser5]

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I still love that wheel and tire combo on the troopie. Authentic bicycle tires always look best on Toyotas and those have a nice military feel.

 

[LDowney]

There are a lot of people to thank for making this event a success…….
* As usual we had a great group of enthusiast, attend the event.
* Having the folks from Odd Iron and Appalachia Cruisers both guide and cook meals was greatly appreciated.
* A special shout-out to the individuals and companies that provided funds and merchandise to pull off a respectable raffle (a first for us).
I hope to see everyone again next September.

Extending proper thanks to those involved in making this event welcoming to all and a total success is beyond me.
Thank you. If I go beyond this I am just bumbling and stumbling with my words.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Extending proper thanks to those involved in making this event welcoming to all and a total success is beyond me.
Thank you. If I go beyond this I am just bumbling and stumbling with my words.

We have no idea what we’re doing but we make up for it with enthusiasm.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

One of our raffle prizes (Skotti-Grill) being used until power is restored in Southern Georgia.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Do you remember how dry and dusty Windrock was during our event?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

As I mentioned earlier, our intentions are to submit an article to “Toyota Trails” documenting our event.
Last year, in addition to the article, we submitted a file of 20-30 photos. (We have no say as to which photos are chosen to accompany the article). Kim Smith (Red Hills Land Cruiser Club’s official photographer) rode with the same group both days so it would suffice to say that’s where the bulk of her photos originated.
If you rode with one of the other groups and took photos, please share them with me and we’ll include some of them with the file that is sent in. (Again, it’s up to the editor to choose which ones they use).
Thanks

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I left out an important caveat ……. Toyota Trails can’t accept photos that have been previously posted on other social media platforms.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The accounting process is completed, and within a few days we’ll be mailing a check to the ALS Association in the amount of $4,500.00 (which is more than twice the amount we raised in 2023).
None of this would have been possible without you guys. We’ll continue to strive to improve the event going forward and welcome your support.

 

[LDowney]

Congratulations to the event team and participants in making this possible