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Bust out the tents! Load up on bug-spray! Fill the cooler with ice and tasty libations! Pack it all into the Jeep and head out for fun! What could be better than a weekend full of camping & wheelin’?

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Mike White aka MrFreakinWhite, who works here at All Things Jeep, also happens to be president of JonFund, a Connecticut based 4x4 club. This weekend they teamed up with Vermont Expedition Society (VTXS) to hold their annual camping & offroading event, Field Trip. Also in attendance were a few members from Western Mass 4x4 and Northeast Toyota Crawlers (NTC).

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Collectively, a whopping 35 trucks showed up for trails ranging from the brain-rattling, bone-shaking, hardcore runs to a stocker night run. I’m proud to add that my bone stock TJ on 31” TrXus Mud Terrains made it through said stocker run with zero tugs and only moderate scraping. A 2” lift and I think I’ll be able to do it without the ugly sounds from beneath.

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Speaking as the smallest Jeep (by far) at the event, you don’t have to have a super-modified rig to have fun with the big boys (and girls!). Joining an off roading club is a great way to have fun with people who share your interests, off roading and otherwise. It also gives the perfect opportunity to learn how to wheel safely and pick the brains of those more experienced than you. After all, who doesn’t like talking about their own Jeep?

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We work hard on our rigs, and seeing those modifications get tested and pulling through in extreme situations is satisfying in a way that only 4x4 owners can truly understand. The only thing more satisfying? Perhaps a half-mile long line of 4x4 grills climbing their way behind you. What can I say? Wheeling camaraderie gives me the warm fuzzies.

Keep Jeepin,

-Lindsey

Well, it's that time of year again. The time you thank your Dad and the time you give presents to the kids that have managed to make it out of high school or college alive. In the retail world, it's the "Dads & Grads" time and my job is to make it easy for you to thank them (and congratulate them) with ease.

So, if they're a Jeep dude or dudette (hopefully, not your father, but maybe someone graduating), we came up with a little gift for them that won't cost you anything (so long as you're buying other stuff.)

Spend $25 or more at www.allthingsjeep.com and this great Jeep Hat is FREE.
http://www.allthingsjeep.com/dpm-cbjp2002.html
Yup, free. AND you get to choose your favorite color ( er, I mean Dad's favorite color). How sweet is that?

Got a bunch in stock, but when they are gone, the offer is over. So if you like this promo, don't be a slacker. Order now!

We thank you.


Free Jeep Hat for Father's Day

Oh man, we've finally settled down after Go Topless Day and couldn't be happier with the way things went! The obstacle course, the DJ, the raffles, the catering...we don't even know where to start! Not to mention all the World Wide Go Topless Day activity we've heard of.

You guys are officially the best Jeepers ever, not that we didn't know that before. If you'd like to check out the photos from our flagship Lancaster, MA event or see your submissions from World Wide Go Topless Day head over to http://photos.allthingsjeep.com/ 

You can also send your photos in to photos@allthingsjeep.com  And, because we're a multi-media bunch of people, we have VIDEOS for your viewing pleasure! Yahoooo! Check out the video compilation our DJ, Karson with a K from Boston's Mix 98.5 made!
All Things Jeep Go Topless Day Lancaster Video 2009

We'll start judging the photo contest this week, so now is the time to comment on your favorites and send in bribes! We're especially partial to home-made Jeep goodies! Let the fun begin!

We're so excited. Go Topless Day is Saturday and we've been working on this for 5 months now.

Over 100 Jeep Clubs have signed up to participate. Is your club on this list? (We'll add you if it's not and you guys are doing something)

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/jeep-clubs-going-topless.html

I think there will be about 5000 Jeepers participating.

Rain or shine or snow, hope you'll be riding in your Jeep Saturday, joining the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of Jeep owners.

Chrysler may be going done, but Jeep will stay in in our hearts (and driveways) forever!Take the top off your Jeep & Party

Finally! We have new Jeep posters.... and not just the usual Wrangler this and Grand Cherokee that... this time, we found a supplier who has the BEST of everything! Vintage ad posters, Concept Vehicles, and all of your favorite Jeeps from yesterday and today!
The posters come in 9" x 12" and 18" x 24" sizes and are perfect for framing. Guys, you will totally be able to get away with hanging these in the living room...not just the garage. Of course, what Jeep garage worth it's motor oil would be without one of these posters?
And... just in case you have not signed up for our email list yet, here's a code to get you $5 off your next $25 order: "POSTER"
This deal ends 3/10/09, don'tmiss out!


Here's the skinny on these great new posters....
 In most cases, you won't find this image available anywhere else. These are hand numbered, limited edition giclee prints.* The vendor is licensed by Chrysler to reproduce vintage Jeep advertisements, Jeep Concepts, and current Jeep imagery in this format.
Two sizes are available. A small 9" x 12" size is $19.99. A larger 18" x 24" is available for $42.99.
Our Jeep prints and posters are produced at the time you order them.
They will ship in 4-6 days from ordering and will be shipped using standard ground shipping. Please choose Standard Shipping and include a physical address. At this time, they cannot be shipped outside the USA. Sorry.
Read more about the Giclee process below.
*What is a giclee print & how good is the quality?
Our Jeep art is hand numbered, limited edition, giclee prints. An original limited-edition fine art print is a work of art created and developed by the original artist for the purpose of making a small number of reproductions of his/her work called an “edition”. These types of original graphics include stone or copper plate lithographic prints, silkscreen prints, etchings, monotype prints and many other hand crafted variations. This one-at-a-time printmaking process is difficult and expensive and thus sets a very high standard in both quality and price. In recent years the giclee process of limited edition fine art prints has been added to this list of acceptable graphic processes by many leading artists.
The giclee process uses technology that allows the artist or archivist to create editions made one-at-a-time to a very high quality standard but without the difficulty of working in reverse on a copper plate or stone or silkscreen. The giclee process requires great attention to detail to be certain that the original work is laser scanned correctly and color corrected to perfectly suit the paper or canvas or cotton rag substrate that it is to be applied to. Once ready the digital file which is often upwards of 300mb is transferred to a “Piezo” printing device. This device translates the color information in the file into hundreds of millions of ink droplets which are sprayed onto the final archival material of the actual print. Many proofs are rejected as artists and archivists work to get their desired results. Once found acceptable a proof is created. As each piece of each edition is made, it is numbered by hand and offered to collectors.
Limited-edition fine art prints should not to be confused with reproductions of existing works that are reproduced photo-mechanically for offset litho presses. These “lithos” are usually produced in mass quantities on printing presses which typically run at 10,000 impressions per hour. Many poster companies focus on “lithos” and as such offer mass produced images at mass produced prices.
Our manufacturer is expert in giclee editions. All of our art and photographic editions are created using the one-at-a-time giclee process. We guarantee your satisfaction with our work as we strive to bring you rare images that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.
Our Heavy Archival paper is manufactured from a wood pulp paper product and looks fabulous matted and framed under glass.
We stand behind these products 100%. Each print comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your print you may return it.

Like I said in the last blog, every time we sell cookie cutters, I send a note along with the order begging for cookies. (I will never be too proud to beg for cookies) In the three years I've been here, I have never seen a cookie. Not one. Not even crumbs.
Until today!
Chris C (http://www.myspace.com/ohio_deathtrip) is THE MAN! Not only did he send us a whole bunch of Jeep cookies, he also sent some yummy no-bake cookies, too!

Not only are they great looking.... they taste great, yoo! The man can cook! (and weld, too, I hear)
THANK YOU SO MUCH CHRIS! WE LOVE YOU! (ok, Mike doesn't love you, but he's really glad you made cookies)
You made my day! (and everyone elses here, too. Yep, I shared)
See that? We have the best customers ever!!!!
 
 

From our about us section on Allthingsjeep.com:
"Kerry - Kerry is our customer service queen. She'll do almost anything for our customers so long as we keep her M&M bowl full. You may hear her cheerful voice on the phone when you call us."
Now, this is very true. I have a desk full of chocolate, and although these days it's mostly the darker and healthier stuff, it's still chocolate. Ever since I started working here, I have had a bowl of chocolate near me. I am small, but I can easily put away pounds and pounds of the stuff. Why do you think I'm so darn cheerful when you call?
We always joke with our customers to send chocolate to keep the beast content and providing you with the best customer service. Norman and Jean have always been good at keeping my bowl full, but no customer had ever responded until Ric from Florida did this past holiday season. And, did he ever...

Last week, when I had about 100 returns/exchanges piled up next to my desk, I came upon a box addressed specifically to me. It was from M&M corp! I nearly shredded my fingertips trying to get that box open! Inside, the card you see above, featuring "Santa Leo", one cool canine. And... OH MY GOD!... M&M's with my name on them! Check out the close up...

That's right, the M&M's actually say "Kerry's JEEP". How cool is that? Thanks again, Ric, for brightening my day with the sweet gift! (Of course, the M&Ms were gone seconds after these pics were taken. M M good!)
Now, where are those cookies that I've been asking for from every person who ever bought our JEEP cookie cutters? I know you saw the note I wrote on your packing slip...
**Kerry

Hi everybody! So many of you have sent messages and I haven't been able to get on the 'space since early December... I just want to say.. WHOA NELLY!
What a crazy month December was here in New England. On the 10th, we had an ice storm that knocked out power for all of us. I was the first one to get power back, after only 24 hours. The rest of my coworkers, however, were not so lucky. 10 days without power! Our area looked like a war zone, with poles and trees scattered everywhere. There were so many roads inpassable due to wires and trees down. It was the worst any of us have ever seen. Of course, we all lived to tell the tale, so it wasn't so bad. We are, after all, New Englanders. We can handle anything!
The timing of the storm was bad... two weeks before Christmas. ATJ had no power for 4 days... not a good thing during the busiest time of the year! We all pulled together and made it through the "cheerful" season. We got every last order out the door and went home for a sweet 10 day vacation. Time with the family... the best gift of all!
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. Despite all the pre-holiday craziness, I think it was my best Christmas yet! Lots of love and family... and electricity, too!
Thank you all so much for the well wishes and support! The JEEP community is truly a wonderful gruop of people! You were all so understanding and patient. We literally wouldn't be here without you!
**CHEERS!**
Happy New Year! Glad tidings! Tire side down!
Lots of love and respect,
Kerry @ Allthingsjeep.com
 
PS. Troy.... you owe me some beer... or shine... either way, those 'Canes just couldn't take the mighty B's!