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08-28-2016, 09:44 AM
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#121
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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Robert:
Twin Otter buzzing the forest fire lookout tower, filled with leering smokejumpers hoping to catch a sleepy, skimpily clad female lookout on their way to who knows what. Sorry boys, she's with me.
Dave
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08-28-2016, 09:51 AM
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#122
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Robert:
Twin Otter buzzing the forest fire lookout tower, filled with leering smokejumpers hoping to catch a sleepy, skimpily clad female lookout on their way to who knows what. Sorry boys, she's with me.
Dave
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When I was in flight school at the University of Illinois, classmates and I would run outside whenever the P51 Mustang that a local Dr owned would take off. The sound of that Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 when he powered it up for take off was amazing.
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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08-28-2016, 09:51 AM
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#123
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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Hi Alf
I like my silence too. Can't say I enjoy the Onan all that much. We sure like our 150 W
Panel and dual sixes. We don't need much.
At Niagara I'll show you my latest concept on filling fresh water tank when there's water in the C.G but not at the site. (Teaser).
Dave
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08-28-2016, 09:56 AM
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#124
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Stopping in Death Valley one evening I pulled over and shut off the vehicle, got outside and listened, the silence was deafening, you could here your heart beating......
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-28-2016, 10:45 AM
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#125
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Stopping in Death Valley one evening I pulled over and shut off the vehicle, got outside and listened, the silence was deafening, you could here your heart beating......
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Hi: cpaharley2008... For me it would be in "Stereo"!!! Alf
Hi: Iowa Dave... Sure hope the "Concept" isn't rfs with two buckets and a yolk!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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08-28-2016, 12:10 PM
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#126
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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Oh man you figured it out, she really likes
It when the transmission funnel I got her flips over and gets her shoes and socks wet. I offered to get her some new rubber boots but can't remember just what she said.
Dave
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09-20-2016, 01:47 PM
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#127
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
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Enough P-51's, Kubota's, one cylinder boat engines and the sounds of silence. The rally is getting close, I just checked and the four loops of campsites at Thomson Causeway are nearly filled. I do not believe all 121 are filled with attendees at the rally but it looks like we will have plenty of company. There are some spots for those of you sitting on the fence. On Saturday we will have an open house on trailers from 12-3. This will be followed by the famous Lugnuts Contest and happy hour, or maybe the other way around. There is a potluck dinner at 5:30. Come for the day, stay in a local motel, bring your tent. It looks like a big showing this year and you will enjoy the comradery.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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09-20-2016, 05:26 PM
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#128
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
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Well now I don't know if I should practice for the Torque Off before or after I practice for Happy Hour....
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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09-20-2016, 06:36 PM
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#129
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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Plactice makes plufect
Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
Well now I don't know if I should practice for the Torque Off before or after I practice for Happy Hour....
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As long as you've been doing those 12 ounce curls you ought to be prepared any feat of strength. The trick is not putting her all on one roll, you got to have an ace in the hole.
Iowa , look at the wings on that boy, Dave
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09-20-2016, 06:45 PM
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#130
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
Well now I don't know if I should practice for the Torque Off before or after I practice for Happy Hour....
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I would certainly hope your Happy Hour practice is further advanced than you nut twisting practice.
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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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09-20-2016, 06:49 PM
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#131
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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Give me an Amen
Amen
Dave
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09-20-2016, 07:34 PM
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#132
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I would certainly hope your Happy Hour practice is further advanced than you nut twisting practice.
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In retirement, most all hours are Happy Hours, so indeed much more practiced!
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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09-20-2016, 08:28 PM
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#133
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponoka, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 classic "outta sight", jeep rubicon unlimited
Posts: 1,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
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Soooo looking forward to that!!!
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09-21-2016, 01:00 PM
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#134
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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Another new experience
Well, we signed up for the rally! I'm so excited to participate, and meet some of the great people of this group, especially those who have offered so much advice and information. Also looking forward to seeing the modifications people have done to their Escapes.
The entire campground is almost totally filled, so we were lucky to even get a spot. And I believe there may be only five or six campsites left on the main island. We are on the opposite side of the main loop, across the little pond in the middle, so I don't know how far away we actually are from the main group. But we'll find you!
Anyway, we are so looking forward to this experience!
See you there!
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09-21-2016, 04:57 PM
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#135
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
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You have a great location, if you are on the island everything is easy walking distance. Most activities will take place on the river front. And no, it does not smell like carp. It smells like river.
Look forward to meeting you.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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09-21-2016, 05:24 PM
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#136
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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Big River
Hmmm.
The river smells like history, like commerce, like fun, and yes there is sometimes the faint odor of that two fisted back alley brawler who never heard of the Marquis of Queensbury. That tackle smashing rascal who can burn your thumb where he makes a savage run and finally nourishes the angler who is not a picky eater and respects the bones of Sir Carpahan as the king of tough guys.
Carpe Carpe ( seize the carp )
Dave
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09-21-2016, 05:44 PM
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#137
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Hmmm.
The river smells like history, like commerce, like fun, and yes there is sometimes the faint odor of that two fisted back alley brawler who never heard of the Marquis of Queensbury. That tackle smashing rascal who can burn your thumb where he makes a savage run and finally nourishes the angler who is not a picky eater and respects the bones of Sir Carpahan as the king of tough guys.
Carpe Carpe ( seize the carp )
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Hi: Iowa Dave... Carpe Diem!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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09-22-2016, 08:00 AM
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#138
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
Posts: 1,885
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Rendezvous Schedule
The Planned Activities for the rally have been published. If you did not receive an email with the agenda please send me a personal message with your email address and I will forward them to you.
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Paul and Janet Braun
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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09-22-2016, 08:56 AM
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#139
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Illinois, Illinois
Trailer: Escape 21
Posts: 220
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Sadly, we will be cancelling our site for the rally (#103) today as we've decided that too many things, i.e. work, are getting in the way of the rally weekend. We plan to come visit on Saturday but simply cannot do the whole weekend. We've really been looking forward to this, so thankfully Thomson isn't too far to come for a visit!
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09-22-2016, 04:15 PM
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#140
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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We are enroute to Chilliwack now (Wyoming/Montana border) and will arrive in Lynden, Wa either Saturday or Sunday. We hit a glitch in our plans, seems that several KOA do not allow dogs in their cabins. We have had to make several stop adjustments.
We have a Wednesday pick up scheduled but according to the pictures received yesterday it may be ready a day or two earlier.
We then plan on hot tailing it back to make the rally either late Friday or Saturday with Prairie Schooner, the 2016 2nd Gen Escape 19. Hoping we do not repeat the experience someone else mentioned over on FGRV about the park ranger's customer service, as we maybe arriving after hours.
Will update once we start our trek.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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