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OBiE0311

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image.jpeg Hello All!

Just found out about Overland Bound via the podcast so I thought I'd check it out.

My name is Jake and my wife and I just discovered camping and overlanding last year and we're hooked! I'm pretty new to anything resembling off-road driving, but I'm eager to get out there and learn!

We're from Colorado Springs and our current rig is a 1995 Chevy Suburban that my aunt gave to us under the condition that I get it running! 260,xxx on the chassis! We are looking to get a bit of a more purpose built rig for the job though, but it will also probably be a full-size SUV (once you go and all that...)

Picture is from Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
 
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Jake Wettern | iamjake

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View attachment 46393 Hello All!

Just found out about Overland Bound via the podcast so I thought I'd check it out.

My wife and I just discovered camping and overlanding last year and we're hooked! I'm pretty new to anything resembling off-road driving, but I'm eager to get out there and learn!

We're from Colorado Springs and our current rig is a 1995 Chevy Suburban that my aunt gave to us under the condition that I get it running! 260,xxx on the chassis! We are looking to get a bit of a more purpose built rig for the job though, but it will also probably be a full-size SUV (once you go and all that...)

Picture is from Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Hi ObiE0311 and welcome to OB! Nice looking Suburban and RTT! Safe travels and enjoy those open roads!
 

Chadlyb

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View attachment 46393 Hello All!

Just found out about Overland Bound via the podcast so I thought I'd check it out.

My name is Jake and my wife and I just discovered camping and overlanding last year and we're hooked! I'm pretty new to anything resembling off-road driving, but I'm eager to get out there and learn!

We're from Colorado Springs and our current rig is a 1995 Chevy Suburban that my aunt gave to us under the condition that I get it running! 260,xxx on the chassis! We are looking to get a bit of a more purpose built rig for the job though, but it will also probably be a full-size SUV (once you go and all that...)

Picture is from Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Hello Jake and welcome to the OB crew. Good looking rig and look forward to seeing your build and adventures
 

vegasjeepguy

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Welcome. I spent a few years in the Springs in the early 90s when I was stationed at Carson. Now my mother lives there and I am actually headed back next month for a visit. Always love going back for a visit.
 

Tinker

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Welcome! From what I can see of it sure looks good for nearing 300k, well done getting her going!
 

travelnbones

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Thanks for the welcome everyone! I’ve decided to build the Suburban instead of buying a completely new rig, so I’ll be doing a thread on that soon!
Welcome. Can I assume that the 0311 was your MOS in the Marine Corps?


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travelnbones

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That is correct! I see you're in the Springs too! We should try and meet up sometime!
Outstanding. Kinda hard to find Jarheads in this chairforce/army town. Lol. I’m actually in monument now but I work in the springs. We can definitely get together brother.


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Smokey_Bear_JLUR

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Hi Jake- welcome! I have to admit I'm a bit jealous of you. I love the Colorado Springs area!! I've climber at Garden Of The Gods, and took my kiddos up Pike's Peak just last summer. I dig that entire area!
 

OBiE0311

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Thanks for the greetings guys (and sorry for the delayed reply!)

Kilo (my new nickname for you!)- I look forward to meeting you and definitley hope to get driving sometime!

Kuhn- Yeah, the wife and I like it out here too. We were originally planning on moving back to Tennessee after she gets out of the Air Force, but I think those plans are on indefinite hiatus!