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09-04-2022, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2019 5.0TA "Junior", 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi
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On the road again soon
Back in early 2019 when we drove to Chilliwack to pick up our new trailer we had big plans. Covid put a temporary crimp in those plans but we were able to do a lot of traveling and camping last year. Then in March I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and for a while it didn't seem like there would be any more camping in my future. But now after six months of chemotherapy, although I am not cured, I am in better shape and we are getting ready to load up the trailer and in a week we will head out for a couple of months in Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
We have always loved our Escape, but on this trip we will especially cherish it and all the wonderful places it allows us to visit and enjoy. Whether this is my last big trip remains to be seen, but for sure I will enjoy every minute of it.
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David, Mary, and the cats
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09-04-2022, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Cold Spring, Kentucky
Trailer: 2022 21C + 2021 F-150 PowerBoost 4x4
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Awesome news! When I saw the thread title I was hoping it was you. Have a great trip, and Happy Camping!
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09-04-2022, 02:35 PM
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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
Posts: 8,260
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Your Trip
Here’s hoping your trip is one of your best ever and that there are more in your future. Best of luck, don’t push things too hard and enjoy every minute. Remember we like photos but if you’re having too much fun and don’t have time to take them, we trust you that it’s still happening.
Iowa Dave
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09-04-2022, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: St Louis, Missouri
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That's great news! Happy Trails!
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09-04-2022, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: USA, Texas
Trailer: 21
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Fantastic to hear David. May it be one of your best trips
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09-04-2022, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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I hope to meet up with you one day, David. It has been close to 2 years since my last chemo session and we made the trek out to Chilliwack and back home in May of this year. I'm feeling strong now, so good days are still ahead of you...... 
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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09-04-2022, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Wonderful.
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09-04-2022, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
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 On the Road Again
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Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
Is on the road again
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Y'all have a great trip, David, Mary, and Cats!
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09-04-2022, 10:03 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
Posts: 8,817
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Centex
On the Road Again
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Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
Is on the road again
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I don't where or when it started, it's become a tradition, but when we first head off from the house, whether heading for the airport or towing the trailer one of us will sing " on the road again."
Ron
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09-04-2022, 10:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Snohomish, Washington
Trailer: 2017 19 foot sold, 2022 21C
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Have a very very enjoyable memorable adventure and relaxing trip. Both you and Mary defiantly deserve this break.... enjoy
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09-05-2022, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Suffield, Connecticut
Trailer: 2022 21C
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Great to hear you’re better, I hope your health continues to improve. Enjoy your trip I’m sure it will be special.
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09-05-2022, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: USA, Texas
Trailer: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
I don't where or when it started, it's become a tradition, but when we first head off from the house, whether heading for the airport or towing the trailer one of us will sing " on the road again."
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That and of course “ are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet “
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09-05-2022, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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Great news for sure!
I'm glad you are feeling better and I hope you enjoy the adventure.
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09-05-2022, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
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Bon voyage
A buddy once made a mixed CD of road songs when we were heading out to Big Bend. This song, Sheryl Crow, Kinky Friedman, old Willy, Lyle Lovett, et al. Now I've got to find that chunk of music.
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09-05-2022, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA 'Liberty'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HABBERDABBER
A buddy once made a mixed CD of road songs when we were heading out to Big Bend. This song, Sheryl Crow, Kinky Friedman, old Willy, Lyle Lovett, et al. Now I've got to find that chunk of music.
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"At the Red Pony, this is Henry speaking."
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2018 5.0TA--2016 F150 3.5EB 4X4
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." -- Jimmy Hendrix
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09-05-2022, 08:12 AM
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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 Rockhead
That and of course “ are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet “
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Hi: Rockhead... My wife wears a sweat shirt that says "RV there yet"? At least Camping World was good for something!!!  Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
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09-05-2022, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Trailer: 2012 E19
Posts: 1,757
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Woo-hoo!  
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09-05-2022, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
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Nice to hear & hoping you got your fav Arches site!
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09-05-2022, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Trailer: 2020 5.0 TA
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Congrats on getting past your setback. I hope every trip is a great one!
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09-05-2022, 10:03 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 davidmurphy02
Back in early 2019 when we drove to Chilliwack to pick up our new trailer we had big plans. Covid put a temporary crimp in those plans but we were able to do a lot of traveling and camping last year. Then in March I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and for a while it didn't seem like there would be any more camping in my future. But now after six months of chemotherapy, although I am not cured, I am in better shape and we are getting ready to load up the trailer and in a week we will head out for a couple of months in Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
We have always loved our Escape, but on this trip we will especially cherish it and all the wonderful places it allows us to visit and enjoy. Whether this is my last big trip remains to be seen, but for sure I will enjoy every minute of it.
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👍🏻👍🏻Have a Great and fun trip ! Pat and Linda
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