4Runner photo game

[MissouriBreaks]

Transportation mural. Caltrain on left.
Found in San Jose downtown “Welcome!”
Corner of Delmas and W San Fernando. Here’s a news article about it: The Popular ?Welcome to San Jose? Mural Could Disappear ? El Observador


NEXT CHALLENGE:
1. Go to the “Atlas Obscura” website. https://www.atlasobscura.com
2. Tap on the “What’s Near Me” button.
3. Find a weird hidden wonder near your location.
4. Drive your 4Runner there, take an artistic photo of it at that location to prove your discovery.
5. Tell us a story and provide a link to the Atlas Obscura page for your oddity.
6. Have fun!

OK, here are a couple of shots of the Pro in front of the Mars Cheese Castle, Kenosha, WI.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mars-cheese-castle

This is the new Cheese Castle, as the old one was demolished a few years ago to widen I-94 and this one was constructed just to the west of the original building. They did save the sign (moved it and put it on a new post) and added the new digital one below the main sign.

Next challenge: Your 4Runner with an unharvested agricultural field in the background.

Bonus if it is a more unusual field. I drove by a cabbage field (destined to be sauerkraut) on my way to take this photo.

 

[kingofthehill]

Haven't been able to play for a while, been on a lot of road trips in the last few weeks. Im glad to get back in the game and see that it has been getting good. I got my 4runner in front of a milo field that we like to dove hunt in. Went to check out the fields to prepare for opening day.

Next Challenge: Your 4runner with a lake view, ocean view, or large river (No ponds or creeks)

 

[ElectroBoy]

Ocean View

Had a nice drive to the little town of Pescadero along the San Mateo coast, then enjoyed some time relaxing and photographing at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is the northern beach in Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County, CA.
(This is not the Pebble Beach of Pro-Am golf fame in Monterey. )
It features a small cove with tiny polished pebbly sand. A stair leads down from the small circular parking area to the rocky south end of the cove. Excellent tide pools can be found in the rocks at the south end, where the waves crash into the rocky shore. This location is also known for tafoni rocks which are uniquely textured sandstone with holes and honeycomb-like structures that have been created through a weathering process.
It’s a great place to easily “bury” your friends and family on a sunny day. You won’t get all crusty like you do in a sandy beach. The kids will love it.
Here’s more detailed information about its history and geology:
Collecting Ancient Rocks in Bloomers at Pescadero?s Pebble Beach | Mobile Ranger

NEXT CHALLENGE: Find something red or orange in color and take a photo of it. But it has to be entirely or mostly framed in one of your 4Runner’s side-view mirrors.

 

[00Sebby]

OK, here are a couple of shots of the Pro in front of the Mars Cheese Castle, Kenosha, WI.

Ha! I drive by that place several times a year as I end up working quite a bit in the Milwaukee area. Never have stopped there, though.

 

[MissouriBreaks]

Ha! I drive by that place several times a year as I end up working quite a bit in the Milwaukee area. Never have stopped there, though.

What can I say, I have lived in K-town for 16 years and have never stopped myself. I will say that the Bobby Nelson meat market, just to the south of the castle has excellent bacon! If you get a chance stop and get some of the bacon.

 

[MeefZah]

NEXT CHALLENGE: Find something red or orange in color and take a photo of it. But it has to be entirely or mostly framed in one of your 4Runner’s side-view mirrors.

Ol' ElectroBoy is bringing the game back!

I drove to work last night just to get an ocean shot this morning but I got beat out. Before that I was going to get a shot with the Carson Mansion for the previous challenge of atlasobscura (good challenge, by the way!), but I got beat out on that one too.

Got this one though. Err... if that gate is red...? It's kind of a burnt umber color, but Ima call it red.

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Next up, your 'Runner... with a runner. Go stalk a person jogging and get a shot of them with at least a portion of your truck visible (interior of the truck is okay if you are doing a 'drive by').

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[00Sebby]

Next up, your 'Runner... with a runner. Go stalk a person jogging and get a shot of them with at least a portion of your truck visible (interior of the truck is okay if you are doing a 'drive by').

Nice to see the game come back to life. I drove to Knoxville today and I was looking for something interesting that was red or orange. One road I drove on is a jogging hot spot. But... I did not see this challenge until I got home.

 

[ElectroBoy]

Ol' ElectroBoy is bringing the game back!

I drove to work last night just to get an ocean shot this morning but I got beat out. Before that I was going to get a shot with the Carson Mansion for the previous challenge of atlasobscura (good challenge, by the way!), but I got beat out on that one too.

Got this one though. Err... if that gate is red...? It's kind of a burnt umber color, but Ima call it red.

Looks reddish to me, good one!

 

[ElectroBoy]

Nice to see the game come back to life. I drove to Knoxville today and I was looking for something interesting that was red or orange. One road I drove on is a jogging hot spot. But... I did not see this challenge until I got home.

Hey, if you happen to have a late challenge photo, go ahead and post it anyway. It would be interesting to see other ideas.

 

[MeefZah]

Interesting that three of the players are 'Mark'... hmmm....

 

[ElectroBoy]

Interesting that three of the players are 'Mark'... hmmm....

It’s a fine name. :cheers:

 

[MeefZah]

Strong defender!

 

[ElectroBoy]

Strong defender!

Yes!
Wikipedia says:
“Mark is a common male given name and is derived from old Latin "Mart-kos", which means "consecrated to the god Mars", and also may mean "God of war" or "to be warlike...”
:uzi:

 

[ElectroBoy]

Runner n runner. Shot from a camera on the dash. Actually three in a row!
NEXT CHALLENGE:
Your 4Runner serves one up.
Take a photo of your favorite alcoholic beverage in a glass being balanced on your truck ( hood, roof, etc. ). Show us the container next to it with the label visible and tell us about it.
Extra props if it’s a regional brew. Extra extra props if your holding device is of [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] design.

 

[Dgf3ar]

Fun thread, will keep a look out on this one

 

[00Sebby]

NEXT CHALLENGE:
Your 4Runner serves one up.
Take a photo of your favorite alcoholic beverage in a glass being balanced on your truck ( hood, roof, etc. ). Show us the container next to it with the label visible and tell us about it.
Extra props if it’s a regional brew. Extra extra props if your holding device is of [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] design.

Ok. Here is my attempt at meeting your challenge. It's only 11:30am here so too early to drink and I didn't want to waste the beer. But it is in a glass, balanced on the hood, the container is technically next to the glass as they are touching, and the label is visible.

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin is my favorite all-round beer. It got me started down the path of IPAs, DIPAs, etc. For a beer, it does all things well. It is delicious, refreshing enough to drink on hot days, rich enough to enjoy on cool days, and packs a punch always. I have been to both breweries (a few times in Petaluma and often in Chicago) and have the t-shirts, bottle openers, glasses, etc. to prove it. I was there just last week in Chicago.

Next challenge: Your 4Runner next to something that either is or might have been your dream CAR (not truck, suv, motorcycle... but a car) in the past. For example, my current dream cars include Shelby Cobras in all variants, older 911s, and '69 Z/28s and plenty of old European sports cars. Tell us why you like the car in your pic.

 

[kcdehart]

Ok. Here is my attempt at meeting your challenge. It's only 11:30am here so too early to drink and I didn't want to waste the beer. But it is in a glass, balanced on the hood, the container is technically next to the glass as they are touching, and the label is visible.

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin is my favorite all-round beer. It got me started down the path of IPAs, DIPAs, etc. For a beer, it does all things well. It is delicious, refreshing enough to drink on hot days, rich enough to enjoy on cool days, and packs a punch always. I have been to both breweries (a few times in Petaluma and often in Chicago) and have the t-shirts, bottle openers, glasses, etc. to prove it. I was there just last week in Chicago.

Next challenge: Your 4Runner next to something that either is or might have been your dream CAR (not truck, suv, motorcycle... but a car) in the past. For example, my current dream cars include Shelby Cobras in all variants, older 911s, and '69 Z/28s and plenty of old European sports cars. Tell us why you like the car in your pic.

"Too early to drink"

:cheers:

 

[MeefZah]

Runner n runner. Shot from a camera on the dash. Actually three in a row!
NEXT CHALLENGE:
Your 4Runner serves one up.
Take a photo of your favorite alcoholic beverage in a glass being balanced on your truck ( hood, roof, etc. ). Show us the container next to it with the label visible and tell us about it.
Extra props if it’s a regional brew. Extra extra props if your holding device is of [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] design.

Stalker!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ElectroBoy]

Ok. Here is my attempt at meeting your challenge. It's only 11:30am here so too early to drink and I didn't want to waste the beer. But it is in a glass, balanced on the hood, the container is technically next to the glass as they are touching, and the label is visible.

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin is my favorite all-round beer. It got me started down the path of IPAs, DIPAs, etc. For a beer, it does all things well. It is delicious, refreshing enough to drink on hot days, rich enough to enjoy on cool days, and packs a punch always. I have been to both breweries (a few times in Petaluma and often in Chicago) and have the t-shirts, bottle openers, glasses, etc. to prove it. I was there just last week in Chicago.

Next challenge: Your 4Runner next to something that either is or might have been your dream CAR (not truck, suv, motorcycle... but a car) in the past. For example, my current dream cars include Shelby Cobras in all variants, older 911s, and '69 Z/28s and plenty of old European sports cars. Tell us why you like the car in your pic.

You nailed it! Nice pics. Little Sumpin is one of my favorites also. I’m only 2 hrs from Petaluma but haven’t been to the brewery yet. But I will be next week!
If you’re ever in the Chico CA area be sure to check out Sierra Nevada. Quite an impressive brewery, tasting room, and restaurant.

 

[UrbanRunner651]

Shelby

I just so happen to share a parking lot with this beauty. I've always like the body style and it was my go-to choice in the old NFS games.
Next challenge, your runner in a cemetery or with one in the background. Bonus if its a national one.