Daryl

3rd Gen 4Runner wiper washer upgrade

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Here’s another “sick mod” – upgrade your OEM wiper washer sprayers with these sweet Honda parts! You read that right! They take about 3 or 4 minutes and install without tools! Honda part number: 76810-TK8-A01

Honda Wiper Washer nozzles that fit 3rd Gen 4Runners
These Honda brand wiper washer nozzles are a direct, toolless replacement for 3rd Gen 4Runners

3rd Gen 4Runner flashing 3rd brake light upgrade

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Enamored by how visible the flashing 3rd (eye level) brake lights I see on new cars, I decided to upgrade mine! I found this ast the evil overlords’ site (Amazon), but there’s likely other sources. Definite upgrade!!

Here’s the link to the part: FANTELI 912 921 LED Bulb, Strobe Flashing 3rd Third Brake Center High Mount Stop Light

https://www.amazon.com/FANTELI-Flashing-Brighter-Non-Polarity-Brilliant/dp/B097PMD2VW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=flashing%203rd%20brake%20light&qid=1694219972&sr=1-2&vehicle=1999-76-1005-968–9—3993–1-1–199-1&vehicleName=1999%20Toyota%204Runner&fbclid=IwAR1w7LN4i9fnmFASo5k3uH4RwWw8Fx-2YKCnAAlxjxtv6X_e4r8B1fyxLtU

How to fix rusted front seat mount on 3rd Gen 4Runner

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This is how I fixed my rusted driver’s front seat mount (crossmember) on my 1998 (3rd Gen) Toyota 4Runner without welding or fabrication. Tools Required: Philips screwdriver, 14 mm socket and ratchet, 16 mm open-end wrench, long forceps, duct tape. Parts required: 2″ x 1.5 ” thick metal plate with hole in center (found at … Read more

Hadestown

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For Halloween we went to see the unbelievable musical Hadestown at the Paramount Theater. Anaïs Mitchell’s “Why we build the wall” was especially moving, lyrics below, take a listen: Why We Build The Wall [HADES] Why do we build the wall My children, my children? Why do we build the wall? [COMPANY] Why do we … Read more

Mount Magazine (Signal Hill), AR, US Highpoint #37, 8 July 2023

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Mount Magazine, Arkansas lies at 2,753 feet MSL and is ranked #34 in elevation among US Highpoints. If you didn’t check out my photos of the absolutely gorgeous Lodge at Mount Magazine, check them out here. The day before I hiked Magazine, I hiked to Driskill Mountain, the Louisiana highpoint. So after relaxing at the … Read more

Mount Magazine State Park, AR – July 2023

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Immediately following my hike to the Louisiana highpoint, I turned north and drove directly to Mount Magazine State Park, home of the Arkansas highpoint. On a whim I decided to see if the summit lodge happened to have any same-day reservations, and much to my surprise, they did! I had just spent $230 on a … Read more

Flying Grays Harbor July 2023

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Back in July I flew out to Grays Harbor on the Washington coast to knock out the last three Fly Washington Passport Stamps I had to collect to finish the 18 airports in the Olympic Region!! Gray’s Harbor is surrounded by several airports and is the mouth of the Chehalis River. What a great trip! … Read more

Ski Goat Rocks, Juneuary 2023

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Forecast for the weekend was pretty crappy for basically everything, but as soon as we saw the forecast for snow in the mountains, we decided to go for it! First trip into the Goat Rocks wilderness! Goat Rocks have been on my bucketlist since I first saw them while climbing Tahoma waaaay back in 2001. … Read more

The Highwomen and Tanya Tucker at The Gorge, June 2023

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On June 11th we went to see my 3rd show at The Gorge amphitheater; The Highwomen and Tanya Tucker. This was the third day of a Brandi Carlisle mini festival, replete with one of Joni Mitchell’s first performances in over 20 years, Annie Lennox, Lucius, and Marcus Mumford. This was my second time seeing Brandi … Read more

Lord Huron / Spokane, May 2023

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For Memorial Day weekend we had originally planned on skiing Diamond Peak, but the warm temps made “corn farming” unlikely so we opted to spend it checking out Spokane, where home prices are still surprisingly affordable. I previously was aware of Lord Huron’s show there, but didn’t want to “waste” a weekend in Spokane. Ironically, … Read more