Today's commute

[Lynn]

I’m driving home from my 9-5 today, in the rush-hour clog, and I saw a rig with an interesting swing-away tire carrier. Had a vertical hi-lift mount and a ladder for roof access built into it. Pretty cool.

So I start wondering about the vehicle. Looks like maybe an ‘80’s ‘Cruiser? Lotsa lift. Serious tires.

I get closer and sure enough, it’s a 60 series. I always did like those trucks.

Hm, that’s an unusual license plate. Maybe as the traffic crawls along I’ll get close enough to read it.

Venezuela! Cool!

I pass by in the other lane, checkin’ out the truck. That sure is a nice looking ‘Cruiser. Like the dark green paint.

What’s that badge on the fender? TurboDiesel! Color me green.

Cool-looking snorkel. Bet it's seen some use.

I slow down to get back beside the guy and give a little honk and a thumbs-up.

Guy gives me a little nod, as if to say, “Yeah, that’s right, I’m living the life you’ve been dreaming of.”

 

[articulate]

Guy gives me a little nod, as if to say, “Yeah, that’s right, I’m living the life you’ve been dreaming of.”

Which is . . . stuck in traffic like you but in a seriously sweet rig?


I approve of "Today's Commute" being in the In Progress Expeditions section. Nice touch.

 

[bovw]

Good story, maybe one day I'll live that life.

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Ahhhhhhh................you must be around Austin, TX? That rig belonged to Henry C. It now belongs to a guy named Dave. Sweet truck, yeah I was one of the first to drive it with the Cummins

 

[Lynn]

Ahhhhhhh................you must be around Austin, TX? That rig belonged to Henry C. It now belongs to a guy named Dave. Sweet truck, yeah I was one of the first to drive it with the Cummins

You're not telling me it didn't just come up from Venezuela, are you? That would seriously screw up my fantasy.

 

[OverlandZJ]

You're not telling me it didn't just come up from Venezuela, are you? That would seriously screw up my fantasy.

I believe you crossed paths with davegonz, a member here who bought "Princess" from 60seriesguy aka HenryC.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9540&d=1185396859

That the FJ60 you saw? It is a sweet rig.

 

[Nullifier]

I was thinking the same thing

 

[Lynn]

I believe you crossed paths with davegonz, a member here who bought "Princess" from 60seriesguy aka HenryC.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9540&d=1185396859

That the FJ60 you saw? It is a sweet rig.

Crap.

Yes, it's a nice rig.

Crap.

I'd envisioned it mid-way through some around-the-world expedition, stoping in all the exotic places.

Crap.

What's he doing with Venezuela plates? (besides screwing with my imagination)

 

[Clay]

This is a very funny thread! Small world, aint it?

 

[Lynn]

Crap.

I feel like I've been 'had' by a guy who was just on his commute.

Crap.

 

[OverlandZJ]

Crap.

Yes, it's a nice rig.

Crap.

I'd envisioned it mid-way through some around-the-world expedition, stoping in all the exotic places.

Crap.

What's he doing with Venezuela plates? (besides screwing with my imagination)

Sorry to burst your bubble. (hoping all participants of the next Texas M&G adorn Venezuelan plates) :sombrero:

If it's any consolation Henry and "Princess" are both from Venezuela. :safari-rig:

 

[Lynn]

If it's any consolation Henry and "Princess" are both from Venezuela. :safari-rig:

That helps a little. And it certainly is a nice rig.

But, ... crap.

 

[Lynn]

By the way, tell Dave if I see him again I'm gonna...














...shake his hand, slap him on the back, and ask if I can borrow the keys!

 

[OverlandZJ]

Cliff notes for Lynn:

"Princess" is a dark green FJ60 runing the streets of Austin,Texas.
60seriesguy AKA HenryC is from Venezuela and brought Princess to the US with him.
60seriesguy sold said FJ60 to davegonz who we assume you saw on your commute today.
Engels keep the beer cold.

We clear now?!

:sombrero:


HAHA...you beat me with the edit button.

 

[Lynn]

Cliff notes for Lynn:

"Princess" is a dark green FJ60 runing the streets of Austin,Texas.
60seriesguy AKA HenryC is from Venezuela and brought Princess to the US with him.
60seriesguy sold said FJ60 to davegonz who we assume you saw on your commute today.
Engels keep the beer cold.

We clear now?!

:sombrero:

Yeah, but, is that Dave Engels or Henry Engels