When I posted the pictures last night, I was too tired to form sentences. Now, after a good night's sleep, I have to say that the trip was fantastic! I wheel because I enjoy the scenery, the challenge, the uncertainty of what you'll find, and the company of others that enjoy the same. This trip had it all.
Highlights of the trip for me:
Seeing the old and the new coming together...it was great to see so many generations of Cruisers together. I think there were 40 years in between the oldest and the newest (1967 to 2007). Being a FJC owner, I see so many people discounting it as a part of the LandCruiser family, but on this trip...we were all one in the same. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and kind words!
Frankie the Fish - Thanks to all of you: dog owners for having great pooches that played and played and played, and non-dog owners that put up with it. I know my beastie had a great time! A special thanks to Alex for Frankie's new nick name! Live Long Paco Pescado!
Meeting new friends and seeing some again after too long - It was great to meet those of you I didn't know before the weekend. And so good to see folks after too long. It always amazes me that you can put a group of people on a mountain with one thing in common and have a perfect weekend.
Good guides - I tell you what, I could soooo get lost in those mountains! JP, Marshall, and Alex (concrete) thanks so much for getting us to where we needed to be! I think that part of the country is some of the most beautiful anywhere, but it's even better when you can relaz and enjoy it knowing you are not getting yourself forever lost in the woods!
I guess finally, you all empower and excite me to do more with my truck. Since I have only had it since March, and it's my first Crusier, I am still learning about it each time I take it out. And even more than that, I am learning a hell of a lot from all of you about your trucks too! So thanks to you all for your patience and your passion. What an unbelievably good group of folks to call friends!
And the views didn't suck either!

to you all and I can't wait to see you all again on the trails!