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Hey all, if you're asking about the TLC 3.0L Int'l turbo diesel in my FJ60, I'm waiting to get a pricing package from them. We finished the swap in December after tweaking a few things and are still testing out a few changes. The cost of mine is not a good measure of the kit because we had to do...

Hello all, we're back from a fantastic long trip to Baja, and I wanted to check in and post a reminder about the April 24-26 Overland Expo.2009 - the first-ever educational and adventure event just for overlanders. This is going to be an amazing weekend - driving courses, classes, seminars...

We're very happy to announce that we'll be holding a very big raffle fundraiser for Disabled Explorers at Overland Expo.2009, and Lance and his team will be there with a great camp and vehicle display, front and center. We hope to get a number of folks from around the west down to the Expo to...

One clarification here before we get too far down the road: Overland Expo is not a rally in the traditional sense. It's an exposition and education venue - we'll have a large service and product exposition of vendors and organizations, and we'll have a really cool driving course and classes...

This is going to be an amazing event everyone - don't wait too long to sign up, because the Overland Experience packages are LIMITED. Overland Experience packages include the camping on-site, the instructional seminars and driving course and the banquet and fun! Day Passes will be great, too...

This is a good idea - the more passive responsible drivers are, the more the "yahoos" become the norm, which I don't think is the case. We also need to direct this type of calm and intelligent suggestions to members of our own community - I recently saw a video of a truck and trailer driving...

Fantastic! And J - that's a fabulous recipe I'll have to try. Thanks! (By the way, everyone, J's a pretty accomplished cook as well as overlander - he produced some impressive entries into the Happy Hour Trophy!)

The cucumber sandwiches appeared at Connie's talk on food storage, prep, and cleaning . . . lucky us! And the pancakes were discussed and then served on one of the overland routes . . . rave reviews all around.

So sorry for everyone's frustrations - I can honestly say this is an excellent company and everyone is top-notch, I've visited them several times, met the guys who cut and sew, and know Mark. Growing pains for sure - the quality of the stuff is superb, really - they get real-world use in the...

Yes, those were fabulous! Need to have them with tea, please. I recall butter (NOT margarine), lemon zest (FRESH please, though I still can't make my zester work right), sugar, cucumbers . . . Connie? Mmmmmm. Also, a reminder: I would love the recipe for the Gran Marnier-soaked banana...

I love 'peasant' food - that's my name for it at least - the age-old way of extending the table by taking smaller amounts of meat and making it go a long way, with grains and legumes and sauce. I get a huge kick out of the way 'modern' chefs take these old recipes and then make them 'nouveau'...

No direct experience with wild liver (in cooking) except we always check carefully for signs of tularemia -- white spots. If any signs of any organs being discolored, spotty, discard the animal and disinfect everything. Tularemia can be passed to humans.

Used to catch bluegill as a kid but never cooked them . . . you could probably treat them like sole perhaps -- almost everything taste good pan-braised in a sauce of butter, olive oil, and garlic! I've cooked wild AZ rabbit (cottontail) in a hunter's paella. Paella is classic 'peasant food' so...

Most likely from engine manufacturers, to try to protect from warranty problems ... not sure. But I agree, and Dieselcruiserhead, I know you're right I'm going to take the leap soon. Safeway sells US-sourced biodiesel very cheap here in AZ. Thanks guys!

Not a dumb question! Actually no question is dumb if you don't know the answer and are looking for edification . . . that's why ExPo is so great. People here are polite and helpful. I learned alot from the answer as well, thanks! I'm still sorting out if I can run biodiesel 20 in this engine...

Thanks, Tony - still dreaming of these! Adding extra chile, especially chipotle, is always a good thing! And X2 on the knife tip - I toted along my good Henckels chef's knife this time and wasn't sorry. Snow Peak has a wonderful cutting board that folds in half, with a high-quality chef's...

Greg, That is really fantastic - it is what we want to accomplish with events such as this! Explore - educate - conserve. It's such a great connection. Thanks for sharing your and Christine's experiences. We are figuring out how we can expand it to include more people in the future - without...

That research is what lead me to this project in the first place. After we re-gear back to 370s (in progress), and break the engine in (10K? not sure), that should go up another couple of mpg or more. I really underestimated the costs of a new engine, but in the end it's the best for me. I...

Hi Sloan, I don't have a straight on front or back shot - here's a fun one, though, from the Expedition Trophy: Like Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrrier from Looney Tunes. I really like the tire/wheel combination. I'll see if I can snap a front/rear shot for you.

From Expedition Trophy 2008 I love this shot - like Spike and Chester from Looney Tunes. My FJ60's ready to go Spike! Whatchagonna do Spike? Spike!?