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I have a couple of West African machetes around the house and in the Jeep. The locals called the machete a 'koop-koop'. I'm not sure of the translation, but they are a nice, useful souvenir. They grind a curve into the blade for cutting grasses and sugar cane. The steel isn't great, they...

I like the axes and hatchets from Gransfors Bruks. I have the Wildlife hatchet and the Small Forest axe

Togo, West Africa for a 6 month stint at a bush hospital, plus some 'looking around'.

I am perplexed as to why some people would do stuff like that... Sad.

I prefer forums that are quaint and comfortable as opposed to fancy and cold and argumentative... This forum fits me. And - since you opened the door and let me in, I'm not leaving!

Troopy Defender!

Simple is smart.

I was 'fortunate' enough to get a very gently used Nikon D5300 from a buddy of mine. He grew tired of hauling it around and only shooting in auto mode. However, now my old D50 lenses don't have functioning auto-focus with the new body... Looks like I will have to pick out a couple of lenses...

Sounds like an excellent time of getting away with your girl. Enjoy it - once they get busy with other stuff time becomes a valuable commodity. It's great that she chose such a scenic off-road destination, too.

Lots of pictures. We have needs here!:grinning:

If you want to have future trips and extended marital harmony, sometimes that *somebody* needs to be heeded. Hopefully her enjoyment of the travel will increase to match yours. Then we'll be constantly following your journeys!

Hang in there. Just knowing there is an end in sight is sometimes enough to get you through. Not everyone has that hope. Keep plugging away! Like the country song says 'when you're going through hell, keep on going...'

Man, I do like that. It looks quite clean and tidy, too. Congrats on finding a good truck. Patience does pay off! I'd pull the rear-most seats out and have some more built-in storage space in there. There are so many different ways to build up the troopy platform, looking forward to seeing...

The bigger brother to my 3. Great knives.

That looks good. Any interior shots? And how was the company to deal with?

Had a u-joint replaced today. Too cold and windy to do it outside any more. I need a heated garage half the year now!

Sold out as of Sunday night...:cry:

Likewise, I look forward to a more thorough report and of course, pictures to go along with it all. Glad you are home safe and sound.

Great looking LC, and lovely terrain in the photos. What are your plans for it next?

Being 'ready to go' instead of 'throwing stuff together at the last minute' is so helpful in reducing the stress levels for all involved. Fewer things are forgotten and you tend not to overpack those 'just in case' items. Good article and, if nothing else, is a good argument for having stuff...