Quadratec's Jeeps & Java Events.

I previously mentioned Quadratec's Scratch & Dent sales and how I am a huge fan of them. Another event that they host on a monthly basis is their Jeeps & Java mornings. They are scheduled monthly through December and consist of a Sunday morning get together where they provide (for FREEEEE...) coffee and donuts. They typically collect donations for local and national charities as well a dog rescues. You get to show up and see other Jeeps, hang out with the Jeep community and help out a good cause while also having a chance to win very cool prizes that range from T-Shirts to Gift Certificates to Multi-purpose Shovels (a crowd favorite). Dogs are always welcome and many bring their masters along too.

I was not able to attend too many this past year but hit about three of them. They take place rain or shine and regardless of the temperature so some are more fun than others but that has nothing to do with Quadratec (Mother Nature likes to play games)!

This past Sunday we attended the last one of the year but I missed last months where they went to a local Christmas tree farm and had an obstacle course. We had rain all day but still a good time. They did not have their famous Quadratec Cans out but did increase the number of raffles and there were some nice ones! While I did not win anything, I did meet some very cool people and saw some friendly cute pups. One person I met was Jim, he had his Rubicon with him that he had Ursa Minor install one of their camper tops.

What I thought was really cool about Jim is that he drove to California (Ursa Minor's home state) and had then do the install. He then headed to Utah and the Four Corners Monument to test it out! I love that he had the gumption to drive cross country for the install and then explored the region. We talked for quite while and I told him about a planned trip I want to do next year up to Maine and Acadia National Park. He told me about another site near there, Katahdyn Woods and Waters National Monument. Jim is presently in the market for a new camper and rig, and while he might be leaving the Jeep community in the near future (he is looking at a Tundra), he will remain a friend and part of the Overland community. No reason we can't all get along.

I know other companies host a similar event and I would suggest you find something local to you. Quadratec does a great job and I really enjoy attending these events when I can. I also really want to commend them on the charities they support, these included Toys for Tots, The Michael Strange Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children of Philadelphia, Camp Out For Hunger, and Providence Animal Center.

Thanks for hosting us and looking forward to stopping in next year!