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In response to Bob....

I wasn't really after a debate, the original post was just a genuine question, not a survey to see who could and couldn't afford anything

I can't really see a problem with second hand 'cast offs' either - obviously I have no pride, as I bought 2 used bell tents and the cabanon.

Camping is a hobby I love - I don't long for anything materialistic for the house, or designer clothes/jewellery/shoes whatever for myself.  I went from a pretty crap paid job to a better one, so if I want a piece of canvas instead of a pair of Jimmy Choo's and a pot of expensive face cream, then I'll buy it. 

Another point in favour of the canvas is they hold their value well, I've never lost money on any of them

I have no idea why I am justifying myself, as I am sure when you were younger you had interests you happily spent out on, you had a much better paid career than I have. 

For someone who admittedly doesn't even like camping much, you spend a lot of time on a camping forum arguing about it!

Quote: Originally posted by valbarley on 20/2/2012

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In response to Bob....

 

I wasn't really after a debate, the original post was just a genuine question, not a survey to see who could and couldn't afford anything

I can't really see a problem with second hand 'cast offs' either - obviously I have no pride, as I bought 2 used bell tents and the cabanon.

Camping is a hobby I love - I don't long for anything materialistic for the house, or designer clothes/jewellery/shoes whatever for myself.  I went from a pretty crap paid job to a better one, so if I want a piece of canvas instead of a pair of Jimmy Choo's and a pot of expensive face cream, then I'll buy it. 

Another point in favour of the canvas is they hold their value well, I've never lost money on any of them

I have no idea why I am justifying myself, as I am sure when you were younger you had interests you happily spent out on, you had a much better paid career than I have. 

For someone who admittedly doesn't even like camping much, you spend a lot of time on a camping forum arguing about it!

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I don't know why you are justifying yourself either. It gets annoying doesn't it when things you say are picked on and you have to end up justifying it or end up in an argument.

However, if you open a thread entitled 'converting to canvas or poly' as if it is a forgone conclusion that canvas or poly is somehow a better option and then ask for opinions, you are likely to get them.  

When was it ever a foregone conclusion?

I welcome opinions that was the whole point - the title would have been 'Canvas is much better than Poly' otherwise

I didn't expect people to be told they had no pride for buying secondhand tents as they were too poor, that the ones they did have stunk, or that they were staying in primitive retro throw backs

Quote: Originally posted by valbarley on 20/2/2012

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When was it ever a foregone conclusion?

I welcome opinions that was the whole point - the title would have been 'Canvas is much better than Poly' otherwise

I didn't expect people to be told they had no pride for buying secondhand tents as they were too poor, that the ones they did have stunk, or that they were staying in primitive retro throw backs

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Do you think perhaps you are taking this a little too personally, Val. I don't believe I told you personally anything of the sort. I offered my opinions as requested. Calm down dear...it's only an internet forum.

Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 20/2/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by valbarley on 20/2/2012

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When was it ever a foregone conclusion?

I welcome opinions that was the whole point - the title would have been 'Canvas is much better than Poly' otherwise

I didn't expect people to be told they had no pride for buying secondhand tents as they were too poor, that the ones they did have stunk, or that they were staying in primitive retro throw backs

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Do you think perhaps you are taking this a little too personally, Val. I don't believe I told you personally anything of the sort. I offered my opinions as requested. Calm down dear...it's only an internet forum.

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I'm thicker skinned than that Bob, just don't like rudeness

Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 20/2/2012

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Val would that be poly or canvas skin ?

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Quote: Originally posted by valbarley on 20/2/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 20/2/2012

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Val would that be poly or canvas skin ?

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probably more leathery

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OK hows about a new thread entitled ' reasons to pick on Bob61'

I'll start it off with because he doesn't like canvas tents, or if I read and unserstood one of the posts on this thread correctly, camping either    

Has any one noticed how many replies threads started by Val get?

I think it's great it's turned into a warm discussion, after all, there's not much else going on at the moment. I will just add that my next trip, WILL be in a nylon tent, because it is the correct tent for the job.

I'm going out now, and will look forward to what else has been posted by the time I get back

Quote: Originally posted by raf48 on 20/2/2012

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OK hows about a new thread entitled ' reasons to pick on Bob61'

I'll start it off with because he doesn't like canvas tents, or if I read and unserstood one of the posts on this thread correctly, camping either    

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Yes, I'm a martyr to the cause