FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Hi!! Nubie here!!

Hi!! Just thought I might as well sign up since I have been lurking around here for a while.First off, my name is Rob. I bought my FJ new in 2007. I love it!! Mods so far include, All Pro 3" lift with Fox adjustable coil overs. Inchworm Lefty Double Transfer Case (this was added in my absence, Yokohama Geolander M/T Plus Tires in 305/70/R16.
I plan on doing more to it, just not sure when.
As far as I go, I started working on Toyota's around 1975 and eventually went to work for Lexus. the time spent between the two, is about 24 years. I left as a Toyota Master Tech, A.S.E. Master, and Lexus Master Tech. I was looking for a different challenge, and went to work for Universal Technical Institute in Sacramento as an Education manager for a couple of years. Eventually I took an Instructor position with them where I taught, among other things, The Toyota courses.
I really enjoyed it, however, I was offered another challenge, and now I am in Iraq, working with our soldiers. Since I cannot drive my FJ here (which I have not seen since January) I thought, I might live the off road experience vicariously through others with FJ's. I hope you don't mind!! I would love to go wheeling with you when I get back, sometime in March 2010.
Thank You
Rob

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Permalink Reply by Robert Betteridge on October 4, 2009 at 8:45pm

Oh, and yes, I really do miss my FJ. I will try and post some pics from here if you are interested.
Respectfully
Rob

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on October 5, 2009 at 3:53am

Welcome to the site

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on October 5, 2009 at 11:04am

Welcome Rob and Michelle. Keep in touch and maybe we can arrange a run in your honor when you return in the spring.
I like the sound of a "Betteridge Run"

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Permalink Reply by Robert Betteridge on October 5, 2009 at 12:28pm

Wow, thanks. I would be happy to go some place that has trees and water!! I cannot believe how dry everything here is. Give me some place to go, and some cold beer, and I am satisfied!!
Thanks again
Rob

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Permalink Reply by Yose FJ (David) on October 5, 2009 at 12:54pm

Welcome, from another rather new one here.

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Permalink Reply by C4B_ROCKs on October 6, 2009 at 7:35am

Rob, Nice setup you got there, thats good you finally signed up and when you get back let us know so when all can go out and hit the trails.

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Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on October 6, 2009 at 8:14am

Welcome to NCFJs

Maybe in March we can finally have the much talked about Sacramento meet & greet.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Betteridge on October 6, 2009 at 9:03am

YoseFJ, C4Beast, 5and5torm,Boss73,sonof40, thanks to you and everyone else on this site. I really think this is going to be a fun year for me when I get back.
I will go to any meet&greet I can, Sacramento would be OK, so would your area!! I just want to drink some cold beer, meet some fun people,drink some cold beer, hang out, drink some cold beer, see some new places, drink some cold beer, get more ice and cold beer!!!!!
J/K, after 16 months without alcohol, I am probably going to have two "Light Beers" and pass out!!!
I look forward to meeting you, one and all.
Respectfully
Rob