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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

A walk in Nolde Forest, an FJ ride, and a pup cup for Diva. She went back to the shelter with a stuffed duck after our Dog’s Day Out with the ARL of Berks County. Dairy Queen, Reading, PA iPhone 14 Pro 24 mm; f/1.78; 1/2451 s; ISO 100; 0 EV […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Diva, a brown shelter dog, enjoying a pup cup outdoors during her Dog’s Day Out.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 21/02/2026

New Field Note is live: I got accepted as an onX Offroad Trail Guide, and I have 30 days to map + submit a trail to stay in. I wrote about the good parts, the parts worth squinting at, and the personal rules I’m using so “more access” doesn’t turn into […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A photo from Susquehannock State Forest overlooking Kettle Creek State Park. Rolling hills covered in lush green trees dappled in sunlight by the cloud cover gently frame Kettle Lake and Kettle Creek from a scenic viewpoint.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 06/02/2026

Battery hold downs: should they look like that? Jan 11: power steering flush. Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan. My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Close-up of the battery hold-down bracket and rusted stud on a DieHard battery inside a Toyota FJ Cruiser engine bay.

Close-up of a broken battery ground wire at the fender in a Toyota FJ Cruiser, with exposed copper strands.

Wide view of a Toyota FJ Cruiser engine bay showing a DieHard battery properly seated and secured with the hold-down bracket.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

Quick follow-up for anyone doing a power steering fluid flush: don’t run the reservoir low. The pump gulps air fast, then you get foam and whining (cavitation). If it happens, stop and bleed it properly. I added the exact fix steps here […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Power steering reservoir on a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser showing the return and feed hoses and hose clamps.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 31/01/2026

I knocked out a power steering fluid flush on the FJ and it was almost peaceful, right up until I realized I had nothing to cap the return port. Improvised. Spilled some. Learned a lot. Two quarts later, the pump is quiet and the old fluid is out. Full […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Used ATF from a power steering fluid flush collected in a clear plastic jug.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 22/01/2026

Game Dev: *My wife suggested my collectible trading cards were a waste and made me get rid of them how can I get my revenge?* #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #SimulationGame #CozyGame #RelaxingGame #TradingCardGame #Loot #Gamedev #GameDesign

Screenshot of a Steam store page for “My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All).” The main trailer still shows a colorful cartoon junkyard with a huge trash pile and a speech-bubble caption reading “YOU HAD AN EPIC CARD COLLECTION.” On the right is the game’s cover art with a dog and the same title, plus store details like “Recent reviews: Mixed,” release date Nov 25, 2025, and tags including Simulation, Relaxing, Loot, Casual, and Trading Card Game.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2026

Fog + light rain, headlights carving a tunnel through the mist. Ten-second stinger of the Cruiser with a Resolve keyframe slow pan across the front end. If you’re driving in this: lights on, space out, take your time. Join the Adventure […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 20/01/2026

Back on track update: I’ve been heads down rebuilding the pipeline. Then Saturday night I got pulled over for an expired registration, which is a very efficient reminder that paperwork is part of maintenance. Weekly blog posts are back. Streams return Jan […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Two 2007 Toyota FJ Cruisers stopped on a wet road at night in light fog, red taillights glowing and reflecting on the pavement.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 09/01/2026

15 minutes to go! Live at 8:30 AM ET with American Truck Simulator. Winterland run, Holiday Event attempt, and the usual battle with my own turning radius. #AmericanTruckSimulator #ATS #TruckSim #LiveStream #Gaming #GameStream #GamingStream #AdventureAdjacent

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 09/01/2026

Tomorrow morning (Fri, Jan 9) at 8:30 AM ET I’m live with American Truck Simulator. Back to Winterland to try to finish the Holiday Event. Bring coffee and constructive heckling. twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #AmericanTruckSimulator #ATS #TruckSim […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 07/01/2026

Replay is up from this morning’s Pure Rock Crawling stream (solo, ~1h07m). I built the game’s totally-not-licensed rig to look/feel like a classic FJ40: leaf springs, solid axles, stock-ish height, and old tires for maximum “period correct” struggle. We […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 07/01/2026

Going live in 15 minutes ☕🪨 Pure Rock Crawling at 8:30 AM ET Come hang out, suggest a line, and witness physics do crimes. twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #Twitch #Gaming #OffRoad #RockCrawling #PureRockCrawling #GamingStream #LiveStream #AdventureAdjacent

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 05/01/2026

⏰ 15 minutes until we roll (8:30 AM ET)! ❄️ Running the Euro Truck Simulator 2: Winter Wonderland event. Come vibe in chat, help me pick the route, and enjoy the snowy scenery. twitch.tv/AdventureAdjacent #ETS2 #EuroTruckSimulator2 #TruckSim […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Wide winter promo image from Euro Truck Simulator 2: a semi-truck cab sits on a snowy road with mountains, snow-covered pines, cabins, and a small outdoor skating rink in the background. Overlaid text reads: “8:30 AM ET Monday, January 5 — Join Me Live! Winter Wonderland Event Run.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2026

Heads up, Trail Crew: tomorrow’s stream is canceled due to unforeseen events (yep… second one in a row). We’ll be back Monday, January 5th at 8:30 AM ET. If you want something Adventure Adjacent to dig into in the meantime, here are the Field Notes […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 31/12/2025

Schedule update: today’s stream (12/31) is canceled I got pulled onsite for a client at 8:30 AM this morning. I’ll be back Friday, Jan 2 at 8:30 AM ET. 🍾Happy New Year, Trail Crew!🥂 Thanks for understanding! 🧡 twitch.tv/AdventureAdjacent #Twitch […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A dark gray Adventure Adjacent schedule graphic with gold text announcing: “Wednesday, December 31, 2025 — Stream Canceled due to unforeseen events. Back on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.” A subtle left-to-right arrow runs across the lower portion, with the Adventure Adjacent badge in the bottom left and the message “Happy New Year, Trail Crew!” in script at the bottom.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2025

Winter Wonderland progress! We kicked things off in Mo i Rana, hauled into Winterland, then popped out to Almaraz, Spain and came back with the holiday mail. Highlights included: - Winter slide-y physics that actually sound like snow under the tires - A […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A black, faded yellow, muted orange, and burnt sienna Volvo truck sits in the left foreground on a snow-covered road, tire tracks curving across the white surface. In the middle distance, people skate on a frozen rink beside a small alpine village, with snow-dusted pine trees and steep mountains rising under a clear winter sky.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2025

15-minute warning: Euro Truck Simulator 2: Winter Wonderland event. Going live at 8:30 AM ET for snowy hauls, warm chat, and the usual "I definitely meant to do that" backing attempts. twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ETS2 […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 27/12/2025

If your weekend plans include tinkering, learning, or finally finishing that project you’ve been circling for weeks: this Field Note is my write-up on ditching Clipchamp (constant relinking + “Ready in a moment” purgatory) and moving to DaVinci Resolve […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

DaVinci Resolve 20 splash screen from Blackmagic Design—large “DaVinci Resolve 20” text on the left and a photo on the right of a person beside a massive cinema camera rig on a crane arm, with “Loading project libraries” shown near the bottom.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 26/12/2025

Six hours. A couple coffee breaks. A couple “see a man about a horse” breaks. And one absolutely predictable lie I told myself at least ten times: “Just one more load.” Anyway... Cruising Louisiana: COMPLETE ✅ This stream was a perfect little microcosm of […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Screenshot from American Truck Simulator on I-10 in New Orleans: an orange-and-black semi with a trailer cruises past the downtown skyline, with a large Superdome-style stadium and a neighboring arena in the background. Text overlay reads “CRUISING LOUISIANA COMPLETE” with a green checkmark, and “REPLAY AT: TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT” is angled across the road.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 26/12/2025

We’re 15 minutes out. 8:30 AM ET start time. ATS, classic 351 Pete 389, Coca-Cola Santa trailer, and the kind of calm highway pacing that only exists until the first on-ramp merge. Come say hi: twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #AmericanTruckSimulator […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Edited screenshot from American Truck Simulator: a red Peterbilt 389 and matching box trailer with Coca-Cola Santa livery, parked in a lot with a faded, vintage look. On-image text reads “Happy Holidays” and “NEXT STREAM 12/26/25 8:30 AM ET.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 25/12/2025

Happy Holidays, folks. Tomorrow (Fri) at 8:30 AM ET, I’m going live with American Truck Simulator and the classic 351 Peterbilt 389 dressed up in the Coca-Cola Santa livery, like a faded postcard from a cozier timeline. Join the stream […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 25/12/2025

Scotland reserve first run ✅ (and wow, this map is gorgeous). Tested the bait barrel + electronic caller setup and it paid off fast: I bagged a fallow deer at 45 yards with a clean double-lung, one-shot hit. Boar… not so much 😅 I had a pack of six in front […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Scenic in-game screenshot from theHunter: Call of the Wild showing a bright blue sky over rolling green hills and a wide loch, with a small castle on an island in the distance. Large gold text overlays the image: “SCOTLAND: FIRST HUNT” and “BOAR BAIT + CALLER TEST,” with a footer that reads, “REPLAY AT: TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 24/12/2025

Day-after thought: the biggest upgrade wasn’t “better color tools” or “more features.” It was reliability. Clipchamp made me do admin work just to start creating. Resolve makes me learn, but it doesn’t waste my time on nonsense. If you’re in the same “I […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 24/12/2025

🚨 15 minutes until we’re live (8:30 AM ET)! Scotland Hunting Reserve exploration + Hogmanay Hunt community challenge. twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #theHunterCOTW #Twitch #Live #Gaming #Scotland #GamingStream #GamingStreamer #AdventureAdjacent #HuntingSim

Official theHunter: Call of the Wild Scotland promo: a mink moves through green brush near a bright, stone-strewn creek in a wooded glen. Text reads “Explore Scotland with me — Today @ 8:30 AM ET” and “Live on Twitch.tv/AdventureAdjacent.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 23/12/2025

Tomorrow morning (8:30 AM ET) I’m going live with theHunter: Call of the Wild to explore Scotland Hunting Reserve (Tòrr nan Sithean). Also: jumping into the current Community Challenge: Hogmanay Hunt. If you like: • misty glens & river trails • stealthy […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Official theHunter: Call of the Wild Scotland promo: a small mink trots along a leafy riverbank beside a shallow, rocky stream under sunlit trees. Text reads “Explore Scotland with me — Wednesday 8:30 AM ET” and “Live on Twitch.tv/AdventureAdjacent.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 23/12/2025

Clipchamp had me re-linking the same media so often it felt like I was paying a toll to work on my own project. Same folders. Same computer. Same footage. New round of “prove it” every time. So I switched to DaVinci Resolve which is less “drag and drop” and […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Screenshot of DaVinci Resolve 20’s Color page with the “Fishing Creek Revisited” timeline open—viewer shows an action-cam shot of the FJ’s front wheel splashing through a creek while the node graph, effects panel, and color tools (log wheels and curves) sit below a multi-clip, multi-track timeline.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 22/12/2025

Cruising Louisiana has begun in American Truck Simulator. 🌙🚚🌴 This morning’s stream knocked out the first three cities for the #CruisingLouisiana World of Trucks event: -Monroe -Baton Rouge -Alexandria We crossed raised highways over the water, wrestled […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A Peterbilt 389 in Adventure Adjacent colors hauls a matching refrigerated trailer across a wide, elevated interstate bridge in American Truck Simulator. The truck is in the right lane of a multi-lane highway, with cars and trucks ahead and behind. To the right, a calm river winds through dense green trees under a bright, partly cloudy sky. On the asphalt shoulder in the foreground, stylized text reads “Cruising Louisiana Live,” and on the right side of the image bold gold text says “THE VOD IS LIVE – MONROE → BATON ROUGE → ALEXANDRIA – TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 22/12/2025

Going live in ~15 minutes (8:30 AM ET). ATS: Cruising Louisiana event run. Honk if you’re emotionally prepared for merge lanes. twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #AmericanTruckSimulator #ATS #Twitch

American Truck Simulator screenshot of a black semi truck with orange accents parked in a sunlit lot near a service building, under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Large gold text on the image reads: “American Truck Simulator 8:30 AM -> 10:00 AM Live on Twitch.Tv/AdventureAdjacent”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 22/12/2025

Tomorrow morning, 8:30–10:00 AM ET: American Truck Simulator. I’m aiming for the Cruising Louisiana event, plus a little scenic nonsense if the GPS behaves (it won’t). twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #AmericanTruckSimulator #ATS #TwitchStreamer #Gaming […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 22/12/2025

New software, who dis? I had to switch video editors mid-project and jumped into DaVinci Resolve. The learning curve is steep, but I’ve driven worse lines with less confidence. I’m writing up what I’m learning (and what I’m breaking) in the Field Notes […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Screenshot of DaVinci Resolve’s Color page while editing an off-road driving clip (a close view of a vehicle tire rolling along a gravel road). Over the darkened interface, big gold text reads: “HAD TO SWITCH TO A NEW VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE” and “THE LEARNING CURVE IS STEEP BUT WE’RE NOT SCARED OF HEIGHTS AROUND HERE.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 19/12/2025

Nordic Horizons: COMPLETE ✅ Final stop: Mo i Rana and the checklist is officially dead and buried (respectfully). Today’s “how many miles can one human + one truck do before coffee becomes a personality trait?” recap: Kusamo → Kajaani (Finland) to lock in […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

In Euro Truck Simulator 2, an Adventure Adjacent–colored Volvo FH16 is backed carefully onto a port ramp at Mo i Rana on Ranfjorden at sunset, its headlights glowing as the calm water and dark hills sit in the background. The scene feels like a final “dock and done” moment after a long Nordic haul. Overlaid text reads: “NORDIC HORIZONS: COMPLETE ✅ — MO I RANA • FINAL STOP — WATCH THE REPLAY AT: TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2025

Friday, Dec 19 at 8:30 AM ET: Euro Truck Simulator 2, Cruising Nordic Horizons finale attempt. I’ve got 3 cities left (1 Finland, 2 Norway). Come ride shotgun live: twitch.tv/AdventureAdjacent #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ETS2 #TruckSim #TwitchStreamer #NordicHorizons #PolarExplorer #AdventureAdjacent

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 17/12/2025

VOD is up from this morning’s #EuroTruckSimulator2 run: Östersund → Tornio → Kuusamo. Hauled a 15-ton wheel loader on a lowboy into Tornio (with a quick repair stop after the truck kept screaming about empty air tanks), then grabbed an excavator and rolled […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 17/12/2025

Going live in about 15 minutes (8:30 AM ET): Cruising Nordic Horizons in #EuroTruckSimulator2. Low-stakes convoy, high-stakes coffee. Join me: twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #ETS2 #TruckSim #Twitch #LiveStream

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 15/12/2025

Today I’m going live early: 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM ET. Kids have a two-hour delay, so I’m borrowing the quiet time for a longer ETS2 run. Me + Coffee + YOU = A chill drive through the Nordic countries! Watch here: twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #AdventureAdjacent […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Vertical promo graphic. Top text reads “LIVE STREAM AT 6AM ET.” Center image shows a black, orange, and gold Volvo FH16 780 semi truck pulling a white trailer in a loading yard with shipping containers and a warehouse in the background. Bottom text reads “CATCH THE STREAM ON TWITCH @ TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2025

Weekend reading, if you’ve got coffee and a few minutes: Aggressive Kindness is a Journal entry about punk records, small rooms, and learning that capability + compassion beats cool points every time. It’s part love letter to the bands and part reminder […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Crumpled black-and-white punk show flyer on yellowed paper advertising a mid-90s gig at the Sapphire Night Club in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The top half is packed with hand-drawn band names in rough block letters — The Upstanders, Seven-Ten Splits, Space Ate Mafia, The Havoctones, Dr. Fever, and Antix — above handwritten details about doors at 7:30 p.m., an 8:00 p.m. start, and a cheaper cover “with this flyer.” The right side features a chaotic cartoon figure with wild hair and exaggerated limbs, drawn in the same photocopied, DIY style.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2025

Did you miss the live stream? The VOD is up: twitch.tv/adventureadjacent Cruising Nordic Horizons through Finland with cargo runs, little detours, and chatty road vibes. #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ETS2 #Twitch #SimGaming #Finland #NordicHorizons #VirtualRoadTrip

Screenshot from Euro Truck Simulator 2: an Adventure Adjacent–colored Volvo FH16 truck hauling a CMS Electronics trailer in a sunny freight yard, with a Stena Line terminal building in the background. Overlay text reads “DID YOU MISS THE LIVE STREAM?” and “CATCH THE VOD ON TWITCH @ TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2025

Heads up, about to roll out of Karesuando in the Adventure Adjacent Volvo in ETS2 on Twitch. Starting at 8:30 AM ET. Coffee. Chill vibes. Big Skies. Come chat! #AdventureAdjacent #Twitch #EuroTruckSimulator2 #SimGaming #CozyGaming

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2025

Yesterday’s Journal entry, Aggressive Kindness, has a simple thesis: The point of all that noise was never just volume. It was learning to pick people up when they fall, share what you have, and make room at the edge of the crowd. If you missed it, here’s […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Crowded mosh pit at a small punk show inside Unisound in Reading, Pennsylvania, with fans packed shoulder to shoulder, arms raised and bodies colliding in front of the band on a cramped stage.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2025

⚠️ Live in about 15 minutes. Euro Truck Simulator 2 – Nordic Horizons on Twitch at 8:30 AM ET. Cozy northern highways, slow driving, and quiet morning company. 🔗 twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #LiveNow #ETS2 #EuroTruckSimulator2 #NordicHorizons #CozyStream #MorningCoffee #AdventureAdjacent

Vertical promo image from Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Nordic Horizons DLC. A decorated semi-truck drives up a curving highway at sunrise beside a calm river and low mountains. The sky is glowing orange and gold. At the top, large text reads “LIVE STREAM TODAY 8:30 AM ET.” At the bottom, smaller text reads “ETS2 NORDIC HORIZONS | ADVENTURE ADJACENT – TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2025

Winding back through Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Nordic Horizons tomorrow morning. I’ll be live on Twitch Wednesday at 8:30 AM ET Relaxed driving, scenery watching, and whatever conversation the road shakes loose. 🔗 twitch.tv/adventureadjacent #ETS2 […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Vertical promo image from Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Nordic Horizons DLC. The same semi-truck climbs a winding highway at sunrise next to a river and shadowed hills. The sky is soft orange with the sun just off-frame. At the top, large text reads “LIVE STREAM 8:30 AM ET WEDNESDAY.” At the bottom, smaller text reads “ETS2 NORDIC HORIZONS | ADVENTURE ADJACENT – TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

New Journal entry is up: “Aggressive Kindness.” It’s about growing up on Ramones, Rancid, Bad Religion, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys and realizing those records weren’t just noise, they were sneaking in lessons about community, mutual aid, and how to look out for […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

Collage of thirteen punk rock album covers by Ramones, Bad Religion, Rancid, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, and Dead Kennedys, fanned and slightly tilted across a dark vignetted background, with the black-and-white self-titled Ramones cover centered as the main focus.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025

If you missed today’s quiet trucking stream, the VOD is up. Route: Haparanda → Alta (through Finland) → Tromsø in the Nordic Horizons DLC. Topics: carbon capture tech, Sámi culture and history, the 1692 trial of Anders Poulsen, and joik singing – all while […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot shows a Volvo tractor-trailer driving along a two-lane road beside a calm river at sunset, another truck visible ahead on the hill and warm orange light filling the sky. Overlaid gold text at the top reads “MISSED THE DRIVE? HAPARANDA → ALTA → TROMSØ WATCH THE VOD,” with smaller text at the bottom reading “ETS2 NORDIC HORIZONS | ADVENTURE ADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025

15-minute warning: firing up Euro Truck Simulator 2 and rolling out of Tornio in the Nordic Horizons DLC. Expect chill road time, light chaos, and a lot of “wait, which lane am I supposed to be in?” 🔴 Live on Twitch: twitch.tv/adventureadjacent […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

A dark, stylized screenshot from Euro Truck Simulator 2 shows a black and orange Volvo FH16 780 cabover truck driving across a bridge at dusk, its headlights and roof marker lights glowing against a cloudy blue-gray sky. The trailer behind it is lit with a soft red glow. Overlaid text in warm gold letters reads: “LIVE: NORDIC HORIZONS 8:30AM EST MONDAY MORNING” and below that “TWITCH.TV/ADVENTUREADJACENT.”

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2025

Evening drive southbound near the county line. Same highway I always take, different mood. I spend a lot of time chasing gravel roads and tiny lines on topo maps, but nights like this are a good reality check: you don’t always need a forest road to feel […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

View through the windshield of a Toyota FJ Cruiser driving south on a multi-lane highway at dusk near the Lancaster-Berks county line. The sky glows orange along the horizon, fading into pale blue above. Headlights and taillights stretch into the distance, streetlights are just turning on, and the vehicle’s hood reflects the sunset's colors.

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Mike | Adventure Adjacent @adventureadjacent.social.raytec.co.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2025

Hi Fediverse, I’m Mike, and this is Adventure Adjacent. This account is for the project: stories, photos, and videos from a well-used 2007 FJ Cruiser, my dog Hugo in the back seat, and all the “almost home” adventures that happen on the way to the grocery […] [Original post on social.raytec.co]

View from Buzzard’s Rocks in Michaux State Forest at golden hour, April 27, 2025: a rocky outcrop in the foreground with a lone pine tree on the left, overlooking layers of green forested hills under a clear blue sky.

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