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07-13-2017, 08:10 PM
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#101
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Originally Posted by Rossue
Removed my email altogether. Too bad there are a few out there who seem to need affirmation or recognition, just want to shine on or maybe their regret in life is they didn't try to be a stand-up comedian. In any event me thinks that is why fewer "regular" owners bother here. It does in fact get tedious. Oh, and pass the fricking poutine please
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You should really post this on a separate thread where we could discuss.
Speaking of, just saw an ad for a "poutine-stuffed hamburger patty". Just how the heck to they get the fries, cheese and gravy in there?
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07-13-2017, 08:12 PM
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#102
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Originally Posted by Bakes99
Noted and thank you.
I've read hundreds of threads and seen much off topic discussion, but even you have to admit, this one got out of hand.
i realize the question has been answered but posters may still have more and great ideas to contribute. Hate to see potential issues get buried in all this.
Will say nothing more about it.
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I too turn off any email notifications from forums, and just check for recent posts that might interest me.
You see a lot more of this off topic stuff on threads like this, where a certain handful of members seem to approach things with negativity, as opposed to objectivity, and some folks are trying to move away from this. Don't get me wrong, this topic is a very important one that warrants discussion, but does need to be done rationally. This negativity is something some folks (like me) don't deal very well with. Thus my all time favourite quote being listed in my signature.
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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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07-13-2017, 08:27 PM
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#103
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
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Ah, that makes sense. I genuinely see where you are coming from. Much respect. Notice that you have offered a lot of assistance to a lot of posters.
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07-13-2017, 09:45 PM
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#104
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Westcliffe, Colorado
Trailer: 2010 EggCamper (#083); 2017 Escape 21 (#053); 2016 F-150 5.0L FX4
Posts: 1,765
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Interesting mix of folks on most forums. Kinda like at rallies. Some folks socialize with anyone, anywhere, anytime, about anything, and you never know where the conversation will go next. Some folks attend the scheduled events to learn a thing or two or sample the pot luck fixin's then disappear. And some folks - you never even see a light on in their camper, but you're pretty sure they are there somewhere because their camp chair has moved a bit since the last time you walked by their site. To each their own - on the forums, and at the rallies....
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07-13-2017, 11:22 PM
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#105
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Spot on - both Jim and Dale.
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07-13-2017, 11:28 PM
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#106
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Spot on - both Jim and Dale.
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Ditto.
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07-13-2017, 11:48 PM
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#107
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Hear, hear Jim.
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07-14-2017, 01:49 AM
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#108
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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 rbryan4
Spot on - both Jim and Dale.
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Soooo glad to be part of the Escape clan
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07-14-2017, 07:16 AM
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#109
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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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Top/Bottom halves seal
A tip of the hat to Mr Bennett, a here,here and a well said old chap
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07-14-2017, 07:30 AM
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#110
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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: 8,262
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Kansas
Hi all
I'll talk to anybody any time any where about any thing for any length of time. I have a large number of friends, have helped a large number of people I do not know, and driven a lot of roads in the United States and a few in Canada too. And I don't see stopping anytime soon. I sleep well every night. If you don't like me, waste your time expressing that fact, it matters not to me. In the mean time, it rained hard in south central Kansas yesterday afternoon and the pizza at Humble Pie in Pratt Kansas can give you indigestion. Spot on Mr. Bennett. Have a great day to ALL
Dave
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07-14-2017, 08:36 AM
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#111
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
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Dave, and here I thought you were all shy and introverted....[emoji6]
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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07-14-2017, 08:45 AM
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#112
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
Dave, and here I thought you were all shy and introverted....[emoji6]
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You two haven't met? Lol
The world would be a pretty dull place without folks like Dave. If you think things go off topic around here, try a campground.
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07-14-2017, 11:18 AM
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#113
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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 rbryan4
... If you think things go off topic around here, try a campground.
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Or pretty much any conversations anywhere...
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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07-14-2017, 11:35 AM
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#114
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Anaheim CA, California
Trailer: SOLD 2016 Classic 21ft - SOLD 2016 Ram 1500 tug - ORDERED Van Replacement
Posts: 516
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Well ..... a thread has a subject line describing the issue at hand, a campfire get together does not and all subjects are game around the fire.
What I hear is that people come here to learn about Escapes in general, specific issues, etc. The thread's subject line helps you pick threads of interest.
Nothing wrong with conversation, the young ones call it "hanging out" but it should be in a thread labeled as such. This way serious topic specific readers don't have to wade through tons of meaningless posts hoping to find next post regarding the advertised subject.
If the issue concludes, great just stop adding to it and use a conversation tread to hang out.
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07-14-2017, 11:43 AM
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#115
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Santiago
What I hear is that people come here to learn about Escapes in general, specific issues, etc.
This way serious topic specific readers don't have to wade through tons of meaningless posts hoping to find next post regarding the advertised subject.
If the issue concludes, great just stop adding to it and use a conversation tread to hang out.
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Some of us have been coming here for a very long time for more than just answers and problems. As Robert already said all the answers to this problem were long ago answered and as Jim summarized very well, some of us old timers get tired of the negativity and try to balance it with more lighthearted fun.
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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07-14-2017, 11:57 AM
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#116
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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Group Think
Ha! "I've been here longer than you". Or "Stay off my wave" Reminds me of...
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07-14-2017, 12:03 PM
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#117
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Ha! "I've been here longer than you". Or "Stay off my wave" Reminds me of...
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And everyone who comes here gets to make the choice like most of life's choices, do you want to add positively or negatively?
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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07-14-2017, 12:30 PM
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#118
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: kootenays, British Columbia
Trailer: Looking for 15b
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Totally agree Santiago.
Interesting outlook that people are often deemed to be 'negative' when they are discussing issues with their Escape
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07-14-2017, 12:36 PM
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#119
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kootenaigirl
Totally agree Santiago.
Interesting outlook that prople are often deemed to be 'negative' when they are discussing issues with their Escape
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There is no issue with people posting a problem that they have encountered and seeking solutions.
But, I get my back up when certain individuals post on every such thread they come upon with, "BUMMER", "SAD", and such and offer no solution or direct the OP on where to look for a solution.
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07-14-2017, 12:37 PM
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#120
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Ha! "I've been here longer than you". Or "Stay off my wave" Reminds me of...
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Which one are you Ross?
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