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Hello from Vermont!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by JDSmith, Dec 15, 2022.

  1. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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    JDSmith

    JDSmith [OP] KDMAX-Pro Authorized Tuner

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    Hello from Essex Junction, Vermont!

    My name is Jesse and we run a small shop here focusing on off road and overland vehicles. I know the overland term gets thrown out for everything, but it really is the best way to describe what most of us do.

    We’re active in a local off road group and spend a good amount of time camping, fishing and traveling. There’s a great community of outdoor oriented people here and it continues to grow. Hopefully we’ll meet a few more on here.

    My first Toyota was a 2010 4Runner Trail. In 2014 I traded it in for another Trail, loved the new style. As the shop started growing I was transporting more and more parts in the back and really tearing up the interior of it. I ended up moving to an OR MT Tacoma in 2018 and finally a 21 Pro MT and that’s my current vehicle. It’s progressively been built up as needed and is the home away from home. I honestly couldn’t say which one I like better, the 4Runner or Tacoma. They’re both great trucks, in a perfect world I’d have both!

    Looking forward to the forum and I hope everyone gets outdoors as much as they can!

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    I’m horrible at taking pictures, something I need to get better about. Really just remembering to do it… First one was a local fall run and the second was a quick overnight on our way out to CA.
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum Jesse.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    Thank you John, Jeff and Ralph!
     
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    welcome
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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    JDSmith

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    Thanks TM and Jet
     
  9. Dec 15, 2022 at 11:19 AM
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    Elvis4R

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  10. Dec 15, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    JDSmith

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    Thanks Elvis, right down the road!
     
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    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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  14. Dec 15, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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    Thank you Steely, Ghard and Pent! Happy to here.
     
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    Thanks Brian
     
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    Thanks Dabigono
     
  19. Dec 18, 2022 at 6:54 PM
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    mrmike7189

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    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    @JDSmith Welcome to the forum!!!

    Although not conveyed in my user name, I am actually from Essex Junction. Born in Burlington and lived on Abare Ave in Essex Junction until I was 8 years old. Haven't heard that name in years (it was a long time ago). Brought back some good memories.
     
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  22. Dec 19, 2022 at 2:46 AM
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    JDSmith

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    Thanks Mike! Gotta love New England weather
     
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    JDSmith

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    Thanks Philip!
     
  24. Dec 19, 2022 at 2:53 AM
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    JDSmith

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    Thanks! That’s awesome, glad I could bring some good memories. I don’t know if you’ve been back recently but it’s crazy how much it’s changed in the 20 years I’ve lived here. 5 corners has 3 story apartments with businesses on the bottom floors. That’s been happening along RT 15 more and more also. The Jct separated from the town in July and is now the City of Essex Junction. So there’s no room to grow out, just up! Still a really cool place even with the population growth.
     
  25. Dec 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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    I think it's been about 35+ years since I was there last but I do remember 5 corners. If I recall, it was just a few 1 and 2 story buildings at that time. Matter of fact, the Mill had just been remodeled and reopened as a shopping center about the time we left in 1983. Things are a bit vague as you can probably guess but so cool to connect with someone who lives there now!
     
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    Hi, Jesse!! Welcome to the 4Runners forum, from SoCal!
     
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    Cowboy59 Enjoy the Adventure

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