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01-11-2019, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Travis County, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Esc 21. Formerly, Casita LD (16 & 17)
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What is this thing called Snob Hill?
Is "Snob Hill" at Quartzite an Escape thing?
I was once called "an Escape snob" at a Casita rally, and was quite taken aback.
But now I wonder if the lady was making a private joke that I just wasn't in on?
Inquiring minds...
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01-11-2019, 12:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary F
Is "Snob Hill" at Quartzite an Escape thing?
I was once called "an Escape snob" at a Casita rally, and was quite taken aback.
But now I wonder if the lady was making a private joke that I just wasn't in on?
Inquiring minds...
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It is a ridge a short distance above the main event area of the rally. We set up there last year before ever knowing this. While this label is pretty much totally in jest, it is where the Oliver folks set up, so that might have something to do with it.
Anyway, because we set up there we were labelled a Snob Hill resident, but it is a label I wore with pride. A darn sight better than being a Bottom Dweller like those that were down on the lower level. Though, who knows, maybe I will be a bottom dweller this year, if they would even accept my kind.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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01-11-2019, 12:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary F
Is "Snob Hill" at Quartzite an Escape thing?
I was once called "an Escape snob" at a Casita rally, and was quite taken aback.
But now I wonder if the lady was making a private joke that I just wasn't in on?
Inquiring minds...
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Was wondering the same .I do feel more comfortable being up higher . Even our home is on a hill . What's the saying " wise man builds home on high ground " or something like that . Pat
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01-11-2019, 12:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,051
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Snob Hill... looking down on others. Funny metaphor. I'd wear the badge with pride and then spend a lot of my time with the Bottom Dwellers enjoying their company too.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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01-11-2019, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Was wondering the same .I do feel more comfortable being up higher . Even our home is on a hill . What's the saying " wise man builds home on high ground " or something like that . Pat
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It does afford a bit better view, and it is not all that much higher, and only a minute walk to the main area.
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
Snob Hill... looking down on others. Funny metaphor. I'd wear the badge with pride and then spend a lot of my time with the Bottom Dwellers enjoying their company too.
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Your presence would elevate the status of those bottom dwellers, and I am sure you would be gratefully accepted into their realm. I fear with the disdain I cast upon them my presence might be scorned, though I am kinda pushy and they can't throw me out. LOL
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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01-11-2019, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
It does afford a bit better view, and it is not all that much higher, and only a minute walk to the main area.
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Good to know Jim . Also much better for the pups . Pat
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01-11-2019, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
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Of course, then there's the gulch dweller who likes his own shade tree.
Ron
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01-11-2019, 02:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sidney, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19, previously 2006 17B
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"Papineau" our Burmese cat has been known to wander the bottom dwellers gulch, but he prefers the Snob HIll gulch for it's better sand traps (and fewer dogs).
Sadly we will not be making a choice at Dome Rock this year. Verna's New Years eve present was a new right knee. See y'all next year.
Gerry & Verna "The Escapists"
2018 Escape 19
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01-11-2019, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Of course, then there's the gulch dweller who likes his own shade tree.
Ron
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And how did that shade tree work out for you?
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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01-11-2019, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Of course, then there's the gulch dweller who likes his own shade tree.
Ron
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Looks like lots to learn here Sand traps ?Pat
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01-11-2019, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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As you can tell by now, these are all terms of endearment that have developed over the years at the Quartzsite Gathering. At the first Quartzsite there were only 21 trailers and we were all in a circle at the main loop. With 208 trailers last year and over a 3mi circumference of our camping area, funny area names have naturally developed.
The only one who is potentially in trouble is the Gulch Dweller. It is really a Wash and if there is a 100 year flood Ron will be in Mexico in the morning when he wakes up. There is also a gas pipeline that runs underneath the Gulch or Wash, so a small leak and a cigar smoker may take care of the entire issue.
I might also add, that unlike most any other gatherings, we potentially still have room for upwards of 10,000 trailers. That could get really interesting.
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01-11-2019, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg A
I might also add, that unlike most any other gatherings, we potentially still have room for upwards of 10,000 trailers. That could get really interesting.
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I can see why you discontinued the mystery soup event!
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01-11-2019, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
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Nah, not a great shade tree and I'll be aiming for a spot closer to the action this year.
Sand traps. No, lots of sand but it's packed with rocks and solid to drive on. Great place for a rock hound.
Ron
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01-11-2019, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg A
As you can tell by now, these are all terms of endearment that have developed over the years at the Quartzsite Gathering. At the first Quartzsite there were only 21 trailers and we were all in a circle at the main loop. With 208 trailers last year and over a 3mi circumference of our camping area, funny area names have naturally developed.
The only one who is potentially in trouble is the Gulch Dweller. It is really a Wash and if there is a 100 year flood Ron will be in Mexico in the morning when he wakes up. There is also a gas pipeline that runs underneath the Gulch or Wash, so a small leak and a cigar smoker may take care of the entire issue.
I might also add, that unlike most any other gatherings, we potentially still have room for upwards of 10,000 trailers. That could get really interesting.
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The wash thing scares me and gas ! One of the other reasons to be up a little higher . Pat
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01-11-2019, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Nah, not a great shade tree and I'll be aiming for a spot closer to the action this year.
Sand traps. No, lots of sand but it's packed with rocks and solid to drive on. Great place for a rock hound.
Ron
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Good to hear about the rocks . We are like Lucy in that department ! Pat
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01-12-2019, 11:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Milpitas, California
Trailer: 2017 19'
Posts: 347
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Does anyone know if the fiber line follow along the eastern boundary or is that boundary somewhere else?
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01-30-2019, 08:17 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 19'
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I'm usually up on 'snob hill' - more view and breeze, but also lots of little prickly things that my dog doesn't like - so this year I'm a little lower.
It's all good, people . . . It's all good.
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01-30-2019, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fullerton, California
Trailer: Escape 17 B second generation 2016
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We've met some great people up on the hill!
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Howard and Kim Brewer
Brew ha ha
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01-30-2019, 11:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lompoc, California
Trailer: 2016 21' Escape
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It used to be called Casita Heights.
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01-31-2019, 12:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by castlecrazy
It used to be called Casita Heights.
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That was before a bunch of Casita owners sold them and bought Escapes!
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