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Submission Only Match!
If this were a match based on points, Nutsy would have dominated!
Jay Dunkle
Feb 152 min read




Let's talk Cruisers!
The legendary FJ…perfect layout and great for your memory! I’m not a thrills and frills type of guy. Although I like aesthetics, I would pick function over form almost every time. Occasionally, to my eye, some companies get the exact balance of ‘attractive’ and ‘useful’ right on the money. The legendary Toyota FJ Cruiser may in fact be one of those unique instances where enough of the right information is presented with clarity and an effortless interface. Driving to-and-from
Jay Dunkle
Nov 9, 20253 min read


Oh, the talent!
I used to drink a lot, but I rarely drank alone! In my much-younger days I was quite an enthusiastic social drinker. Over the years my social involvement has ebbed and flowed, but even now I am happy to enjoy a gin and tonic with friends. During most of my travels I was typically joined by a colleague or two, but these past 10 years as a road rep I usually traveled solo. Having been around an alcoholic or two in my life I had an acute awareness of what drinking alone could do
Jay Dunkle
Nov 2, 20252 min read


why I ruck!
Everyone has a reason! The true reason I started rucking began three years ago when our daughter, Perpetua, was born with Downs Syndrome. Although today we wouldn’t wish for her to be any different than she is- the fear, anxiety, and concern for her and our future was quite the weight to bare. That hasn’t altogether gone away, but has subsided a bit. The one thing my wife and I don’t do is tuck our tails and run when life gets challenging. We were determined, as we are with a
Jay Dunkle
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Be-Interesting!
GO OUT AND DO THINGS THAT ARE FUN AND INTERESTING!
Jay Dunkle
Sep 27, 20252 min read


default.don't worry - bee happy!
“The treacherous are ever distrustful” Gandalf In my life I have ran across some really annoying and frustrating people who are always...
Jay Dunkle
Aug 25, 20252 min read


default.black (finding your baseline)
Is that chair black or navy blue?!? During a recent trip to Hocking Hills we stayed at an AirBnB with a lovely second-story deck...
Jay Dunkle
Aug 17, 20252 min read


default.listen (get to the bank!)
June 27th, 10am, 71*F, Nelsonville, OH. I was out with six of my kids for a nice lazy morning river ride on inner tubes. The sun wasn’t...
Jay Dunkle
Jul 3, 20253 min read
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