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09-10-2019, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Trailer: 2020 Escape 17B "Voyager"
Posts: 2,687
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I do some cooking in the Dutch oven- baking bread, rolls, scones, casseroles, etc. Right now fixing crab mac and cheese. I catch up on reading as that’s the only time I read mostly nowadays (listen to audio in the car.) take the dogs for walks.
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09-10-2019, 07:51 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,552
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Does an Aeropress make coffee or expresso? don't care for expresso.
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AeroPress coffee is not espresso. I use one most of the time at home and always on the road. You get a heavy extraction and add hot water to how you prefer the taste which varies from one been variety to another.
One key to making a better cup of coffee, regardless of the extraction method, is to freshly grind beans, and the fresher the bean roast the better.
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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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09-10-2019, 08:53 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
I think my 1st new hobby will be learning to make coffee. Currently use a keurig at home and, make sure you are sitting down, instant Folgers when on the road, keep in mind I spent the last 40 years drinking vending machine coffee. We drink a lot of it so this should suck up some time.
Does an Aeropress make coffee or expresso? don't care for expresso.
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Bob we also have the Keurig at home . To save lots of money Linda uses Yuban and I use Folgers . Sometimes like when we were in Idaho bought speciality coffee . Bought coffee solo adapter to use any ground coffee in the Keurig . If we have electrical have a little coffee maker the kids got us . Otherwise Linda uses Starbucks instant coffee from Costco and I use Folgers instant . Basically I cup to avoid a headache . Pat
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09-10-2019, 09:45 PM
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#44
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Trailer: 2015 E'21 - 'Velocity'. Tow: Toyota Tacoma V6, 4X4, manual.
Posts: 1,692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bdornbush
For quieter ham radio, I use a headset...
Bill KM6BYD
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Combine the headset with Morse code and dispense with the clicking of a keyboard! The original "digital" mode.
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Alan (KE5JL)
(No, I can't do code.)
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09-10-2019, 10:01 PM
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#45
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,155
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My hobbies include, amateur astronomy, bicycling, reading, sampling interesting craft beers... I used to be a fairly serious amateur photographer, but I've drifted away from that, now I just take photos mostly with my cellphone to document things, or pretty scenery.
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09-11-2019, 02:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Trailer: 2015 17A - Ready for more Maiden Voyages ....
Posts: 881
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Hi Bob,
My best suggestion is to pack good raingear and adequate clothing to stay warm underneath. Bad weather … what's that? Get outside and explore what other lunatics you can find out there. Pretty much guarantee that they will be interesting.
I find that the bigger the RV the less time the owners spend outside their RV. So many times an out of state $100,000. RV will pull into camp and no one ever gets out …. three days or more days later, they up and leave. WHAT have they been doing that whole time? I appoint you Bob, Ambassador At Large to find out and report back to us.
Tom
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09-11-2019, 06:58 AM
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#47
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: alpharetta, Georgia
Trailer: 2014 21' Escape
Posts: 494
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Thought of another one
Hello All,
Add this to my earlier list, learn a foreign language. Easy to buy kits to do this in about any language.
Enjoy the journey,
Steve
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09-11-2019, 07:00 AM
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#48
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Sarita, Texas
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21
Posts: 518
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stratos175
Hello All,
Add this to my earlier list, learn a foreign language. Easy to buy kits to do this in about any language.
Enjoy the journey,
Steve
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Is there a kit for 'Boston' ?
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Why have I never heard of a 'Physic' winning the lottery?
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09-11-2019, 08:19 AM
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#49
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
Posts: 2,636
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Ha Ha. I may need that for next April!
Quote:
Originally Posted by 75thRanger
Is there a kit for 'Boston' ?
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2013 19' \ 2013 15B, 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Offroad
"It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it." - 1907, Maurice Switzer
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09-11-2019, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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We’ve gotten into walking/hiking this last year. We do the 10,000 steps deal daily and this activity lends itself very well to rv parks, campground locations and touring.
You also need very lil of anything to get started, just good pair of sneakers or hiking boots and off you go. We use the phone to track the steps.
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09-11-2019, 07:33 PM
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#51
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Bob we also have the Keurig at home . To save lots of money Linda uses Yuban and I use Folgers . Sometimes like when we were in Idaho bought speciality coffee . Bought coffee solo adapter to use any ground coffee in the Keurig . If we have electrical have a little coffee maker the kids got us . Otherwise Linda uses Starbucks instant coffee from Costco and I use Folgers instant . Basically I cup to avoid a headache . Pat
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I too am a Keurig user, I have found this very handy for the trailer. Microwave or add hot water, so far so good and seems it will be long lasting.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Ronn and Colleen
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09-11-2019, 11:52 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronn
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The Keurig started out because we couldn’t agree on the pot of coffee . Too strong , not strong enough . That looks interesting for coffee . Linda also drinks tea everyday . Me not so much . Pat
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09-12-2019, 12:01 AM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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The fellow who invented Keurig capsules regrets it because of the environmental damage from materials that aren't easily recycled.
You can make your own special coffee just as easily with a paper filter and coffee grounds.
From Wikipedia:
In the 2010s, beginning primarily with a 2010 article in the New York Times,[96] Keurig has been publicly criticized by environmental advocates and journalists for the billions of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable K-Cups consumers purchase and dispose of every year, which end up in landfills.[97][98][99][100][101] Some competing single-cup brands have single-serve pods that are recyclable, reuseable, compostable, or biodegradable.[96][97][102][103]
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09-12-2019, 12:40 AM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
The fellow who invented Keurig capsules regrets it because of the environmental damage from materials that aren't easily recycled.
You can make your own special coffee just as easily with a paper filter and coffee grounds.
From Wikipedia:
In the 2010s, beginning primarily with a 2010 article in the New York Times,[96] Keurig has been publicly criticized by environmental advocates and journalists for the billions of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable K-Cups consumers purchase and dispose of every year, which end up in landfills.[97][98][99][100][101] Some competing single-cup brands have single-serve pods that are recyclable, reuseable, compostable, or biodegradable.[96][97][102][103]
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We know Glenn . We use our own coffee in the Solo or Kureig coffee brewer containers .We save a lot of money too. About 150 to each can of coffee .Pods are expensive! Pat
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09-12-2019, 07:50 AM
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#55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,552
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Of the about a dozen friends who used to have a Keurig, maybe one still uses one. While a great convenience in a business to offer differing coffees and drinks, the quality is just not as good as other methods using fresh ground coffee.
A few did buy the cups you can add your own fresh ground to, but most did not use them. If you do, good on you, but there are just so many other better methods for extraction and better suited to camping.
I have been in customers houses where they have one cupboard full of varying drinks for the Keurig. I bet freshness is not a priority.
But hey, if you are getting what you desire, then there really is no issue. I am just one of those guys for who a good cup of coffee (or two, or three) is very important. I know, I'm weird.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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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09-12-2019, 08:07 AM
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#56
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
But hey, if you are getting what you desire, then there really is no issue. I am just one of those guys for who a good cup of coffee (or two, or three) is very important. I know, I'm weird.
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You're not weird at all But "a good cup of coffee" is subjective. We all like what we like, I've had coffee that others thought was terrific. Tasted like sludge to me.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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09-14-2019, 01:07 PM
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#57
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Troy, Idaho
Trailer: August 2017 17b
Posts: 227
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Revisit the art of letter writing.
Especially in this age of electronics, seems people of all ages feel very special receiving a written letter....Can also tuck in small flat/flattened items.
Also consider writing your (or others') political reps (local, state and national) re issues you care about - let them know how well you think they are doing their job.
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09-14-2019, 01:21 PM
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#58
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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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Outside hobbies can include using a metal detector (check local rules and regs), 'rock hounding, gold panning', Geocaching. I think anything that gets people outside and moving around is GOOD. Inside it tougher when you need to share the space....
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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09-18-2019, 11:52 AM
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#59
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Woodbridge, Virginia
Trailer: None as yet
Posts: 17
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I have started tying paracord stuff to occupy my hands. All sorts of things can be made.
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09-18-2019, 01:03 PM
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#60
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Stouffville, Ontario
Trailer: 2018 Escape 21
Posts: 29
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We play board games when stuck inside. Pandemic and 7 Wonders are 2 favourites.
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