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Hawkeye impromptu mini-wing

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rtallent

10/23/2017 01:29PM

Sorry about short notice: Bhouse and Wally13 and I are going to meet for an overnighter at Lake McBride (Iowa) State Park on November 4 to 5. Any interested souls are more than welcome to join us. Plenty of paddling opportunity on the lake, though probably chilly weather (campfire weather for sure). Forecast is 50's daytime, around 30 at night, with near full moon; at least the moon part is accurate, at this point. If you google a map, we will be at the south ("non-modern") campground. You do not need to be a Hawkeye to join us!

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Grandma L

10/23/2017 05:27PM

Actually sounds like a good idea - but I will be staying with grandkids that weekend. Dang!

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old_salt

10/23/2017 06:06PM

Where is it? What is it near?

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ghamer

10/23/2017 06:34PM

quote old_salt: "Where is it? What is it near?"

Lake Macbride State park is between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. Beautiful state park and lake.
I am interested... will check the calendar.

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old_salt

10/23/2017 06:48PM

Might be able to come. Definite maybe. I’ll know for sure the week prior. Doing a potluck?

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rtallent

10/23/2017 06:57PM

Yep, I think we will have a potluck on Saturday night. At least, I plan to bring some extra stuff to grill. There is firewood available at site (free, with registration payment of $6

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rtallent

10/23/2017 07:08PM

... that is: registration to camp.

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old_salt

10/23/2017 07:36PM

What time are folks coming? If I can come, I’ll bring something from Alaska. Iowa sweet corn will be good.

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Wally13

10/23/2017 09:42PM

Looking forward to visiting with fellow paddlers in a couple of weeks.

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old_salt

10/23/2017 09:54PM

Might want to post this in wingnite Forum.

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mcsweem

10/23/2017 10:11PM

I'd love too but I'm floating the yellow river that weekend

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Wally13

10/23/2017 10:15PM

Mcsweem,

You are going to a beautiful area. I have done some morel mushroom hunting in the Yellow River area over the years.

Will have to do some paddling there someday.

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DownStrm

10/23/2017 11:06PM

It's just south of Ely.
Ely, Iowa, that is.
I will try to camp Friday night and leave after the potluck Saturday. Thanks for setting this up. I can really use an impromptu break right now.

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DownStrm

10/23/2017 11:11PM

Mcsweem,
The Yellow is my favorite Iowa river to paddle. Enjoy!

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mcsweem

10/24/2017 04:25AM

Yeah the yellow is beautiful, they have a couple of paddle in campsites that are nice

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WhiteWolf

10/24/2017 06:38AM

have to work that weekend or I would be over.

The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.

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rtallent

10/24/2017 09:55AM

Hi Old Salt,
Sounds like Jeff (Downstrm) is camping there Friday night. I may try to get over Friday night or Saturday morning. Bhouse (and Ben's son, Tom?) and Mike on Saturday? Potluck and camp Saturday night. Paddling opportunities Saturday and Sunday (easy carry down to the water from campground).

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old_salt

10/24/2017 11:38AM

I hope that’s enough firewood ;)

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bhouse46

10/24/2017 12:33PM

Potluck, okay. I will bring my 2 qt dutch oven. A meat dish or desert dish, taking requests? I will also bring eggs and such for a breakfast dish on Sunday.
I hope to get there early afternoon on Saturday. McBride is a nice lake with some good paddling options.

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old_salt

10/24/2017 05:58PM

Looking like I can make it. I can provide some Alaskan seafood for the buffet (potluck). Looking forward to meeting some new friends.

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Stimpy

10/24/2017 08:06PM

I should be able to make it. Iowa sweet corn I can do, along with some fresh hard cider. Is hanging allowed in the park or do I need to pull the tent out of retirement?

Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better ---Albert Einstein

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rtallent

10/24/2017 08:58PM

Hanging should be fine. Some sites with large oaks at good spacing. The trees have good diameter, though, so bring long straps.

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rtallent

10/24/2017 09:17PM

Bhouse likes to hang, also. Hope you guys have good underquilts!

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cyclones30

10/24/2017 09:50PM

We're about an hour away but....the whole Hawkeye part is kinda sad. :)

Actually we're still combining corn when the weather allows so most plans are very weather dependent.

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yogi59weedr

10/24/2017 10:22PM

Damn I'll be chasing Mr. Big buck by Galen Illinois...

Ah retired @ 50

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bwcasolo

10/25/2017 06:04AM

it is a maybe for me- with grand kids in cr., it would be a bonus trip. the sun would have to shine. i can take cooler temps, no prob., but not interested in a rainy weekend. we shall see. looks like fun.

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rtallent

10/25/2017 10:08AM

Looks like sun for the 5th, for what it is worth, this far out. WhiteWolf might tell us that is too far out to call...

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rtallent

10/27/2017 01:46PM

Now the forecast is for cloudy, but warmer on Saturday the 4th... it'll probably change again... I did call to check on water; the hydrants will be operational. Main bathrooms winterized, but vault toilet available.

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old_salt

10/28/2017 10:35PM

Looking to be warmer than this weekend. Looking forward to a great time.

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rtallent

10/29/2017 11:53AM

Yep, Had our first solid freeze this weekend... Hopefully just a bit warmer, next weekend... Gonna use some of that firewood, at any rate.

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Wally13

10/29/2017 11:55AM

Ray,

Got down to 25 here in Quad Cities last night. My tomatoe plants are all shriveled up from the heavy frost.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Lake McBride this weekend. I will check in with you before Friday to go over details .

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rtallent

10/29/2017 12:19PM

Sounds good.

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bhouse46

10/29/2017 06:47PM

I have a chore to help my son with in Cedar Rapids. Unsure if he will join us, likely not. I expect to be at the lake mid afternoon and looking forward to seeing everybody.

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Mashuga

10/29/2017 07:54PM

I hope to make it out later on Saturday for a few hours after the Iowa/Ohio State game. I'd like to meet some new people with similar interests. I don't plan on camping but it would be nice to sit around a fire and share stories. I'll bring along some venison sausage. I have to make some room for this years batch, hopefully.
Randy

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rtallent

10/30/2017 09:40AM

Sounds good. We are about in your backyard, looks like.

Ben, I think we are pretty good for protein on Saturday night. I'll bring chili beans and brats and maybe some asiago bread. So, I wouldn't sweat anything time-consuming with the dutch oven for then, if you are already helping your son on that project.... Or, a desert, if you want?

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Wally13

10/30/2017 09:48AM

If we are good on main courses for Sat night ... I will bring dessert. I am thinking some warm Apple Pie ? How many guys are we expecting Ray?

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Wally13

10/30/2017 09:51AM

Some Lake McBride State Park Info.

ray, any idea what campsite location you are shooting for?

Lake McBride State Park

Lake McBride State Park Info

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rtallent

10/30/2017 10:12AM

Hi Mike, Looks like about seven folks for Saturday potluck (a couple not camping on Saturday night?) and about three other possible. But certainly room for anybody that decides to come on out without posting!
Will be at the "non-modern" or "primitive" campground (i.e., no electric, no RV pads) on the south part of the park. From Solon, take 5th Street west out of town for about 3 miles. As you enter the park, and before crossing the bridge, look for a signed turn off to the left. Park guys told me that the campsites are on "walk-in" status, this time of year (i.e., need not use reservation system; $6 in envelope to register at site). There are open sites and sites with more trees (for hammock campers), tables and fire rings, water hydrants (still operational) and a privy.

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Mashuga

10/30/2017 10:30AM

Yeah, the park is only about 10 minutes or so from my house. I plan on coming out pre-fed so no need to factor me in the meal. The deer sausage will be a pass around snack. If you have too much food it will make for a good breakfast too. The weather forecast isn't looking too bad at this time.

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old_salt

10/30/2017 10:36AM

Kind of sounds like a potluck breakfast on Sunday might also be a good thing. I can bring bacon, Caribou coffee, hash browns, and pancakes. What do others want to do?

Livin' the dream. Just another day in Paradise...

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rtallent

10/30/2017 10:58AM

Sounds good. Bhouse sometimes makes a dutch oven egg breakfast that could put the Presbyterian Women to shame....

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old_salt

10/30/2017 11:23AM

quote rtallent: " Sounds good. Bhouse sometimes makes a dutch oven egg breakfast that could put the Presbyterian Women to shame...."

That sounds great to me. Bhouse what say you? What do we need to bring to make it happen?

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bhouse46

10/30/2017 07:25PM

The dutch oven is sooo easy. I am planning on a shepherd's pie with chicken for the evening meal and the egg, sausage and biscuit breakfast. I also have a drip coffee maker for my camp stove so will have a pot of java. The two quart oven will serve up to six and with the truck handy leftovers will go home with me.
I pulled out most of the gear and clothing earlier today.

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old_salt

10/30/2017 07:58PM

Can’t pass up an offer like this. I’ll bring the aforementioned items in case the publication of your offer creates the anticipated stampede...

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rtallent

10/30/2017 08:08PM

Dang, this thing may be more about eating than canoeing....

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Jocobo81

10/30/2017 08:33PM

This is a great idea. Anyone setting up similar outings in MN?

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old_salt

10/30/2017 08:40PM

quote rtallent: "Dang, this thing may be more about eating than canoeing...."

Hmmm... I go canoeing to go fishing. I go fishing to catch fish. I catch fish to eat fish. You may be right Ray.

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rtallent

10/30/2017 08:45PM

Not too different here... canoeing and camping: best seasoning.

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old_salt

10/30/2017 08:45PM

quote Jocobo81: "This is a great idea. Anyone setting up similar outings in MN?"

I’ll be at the Outdoor Adventures Expo, on Nov 18.

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Wally13

10/30/2017 08:56PM

Bhouse46 is a great cook.

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Jocobo81

10/30/2017 09:25PM

quote old_salt: "
quote Jocobo81: "This is a great idea. Anyone setting up similar outings in MN?"

I’ll be at the Outdoor Adventures Expo, on Nov 18."

Vendor or just visiting?

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old_salt

10/30/2017 09:38PM

Not selling anything. I’ll be presenting on “DIY Alaska: Traveling the Alaska Highway “ , a great wilderness road trip to the Last Frontier. I see you are in Mpls so hope to see you there.

Feel free to come down to the Iowa gig. I’m also from Minnesota, near Rochester. It will be a great time.

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Jocobo81

10/30/2017 09:59PM

quote old_salt: "Not selling anything. I’ll be presenting on “DIY Alaska: Traveling the Alaska Highway “ , a great wilderness road trip to the Last Frontier. I see you are in Mpls so hope to see you there.

Feel free to come down to the Iowa gig. I’m also from Minnesota, near Rochester. It will be a great time."

Very cool! I’ll be sure to attend your presentation and say hi.

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old_salt

10/30/2017 10:59PM

I look forward to meeting you, Jacob! Cool!

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DownStrm

10/30/2017 11:50PM

I will bring jalapeno corn bread and baked sweet potatoes.
Does anyone have contact with Plumbbob? He usually tries to make these mini-wings.
I am planning on camping Friday, night, but will head down to Muscatine early on Saturday for a church meeting/breakfast and will be back at camp around noon.

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bhouse46

10/31/2017 07:40AM

I sent a direct email to Bob, no response yet. Others might reach out and of course the invitation is still open to lurkers. And bring your boats. They deserve a play day before taking the winter hibernation.

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bwcasolo

11/01/2017 05:41AM

are the camping fees only $6. can't find info anywhere.

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old_salt

11/01/2017 06:15AM

quote Wally13: "
Some Lake McBride State Park Info.

ray, any idea what campsite location you are shooting for?

Lake McBride State Park

Lake McBride State Park
Info "

Try these links.

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old_salt

11/01/2017 06:24AM

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rtallent

11/01/2017 08:09AM

Yep, $6 is off-season rate at the "non-modern" campground. Darn good, considering they also supply firewood (not split, but I'll bring along a wedge and small axe).

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Michwall2

11/01/2017 07:00PM

I have been lurking for a couple weeks. Sorry for the late sign-up. There will be two of us (my middle son and I). We will plan to bring a desert. Probably an apple/cranberry cobbler of sorts. I have another son (youngest) at U of Iowa we will need to duck out and visit sometime during the weekend. Looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully getting a little late season paddling in.

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DownStrm

11/01/2017 10:34PM

Fellow Paddlers,
Please come prepared to share your favorite semi-local places to paddle. Always looking for a new place to spend a day in the canoe.

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rtallent

11/02/2017 07:42AM

Welcome Michwall and son!,
Looks like gametime is 2:30pm in Iowa City, so traffic may get a bit congested in spots prior to that, but usually becomes easy, once game underway. Probably you already know that, if your son is at the U.

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Michwall2

11/02/2017 09:34AM

quote rtallent: "Welcome Michwall and son!,
Looks like gametime is 2:30pm in Iowa City, so traffic may get a bit congested in spots prior to that, but usually becomes easy, once game underway. Probably you already know that, if your son is at the U."

Thanks! Didn't know there was a game this weekend. Was planning to leave central Illinois about 9:30am Sat. Have an appointment earlier that day so can't leave earlier. May think about leaving later to avoid traffic. Cuts down on daylight hours left and paddling time on Saturday though.

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rtallent

11/02/2017 11:57AM

Wally13 goes to some games, so he may have a better feel for traffic situations...

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Wally13

11/02/2017 12:26PM

Should be ok coming east on I-80 west from Quad Cities toward Iowa City. Truck traffic on I-80 always slows things down a bit but football fans going to game should not be too bad.

Before you get to Iowa City you will take Hwy1 North towards Solon and you will be away from any game traffic.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. I will not be getting there until 6 pm as I have to attend visitation and funeral up in Lanark IL from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday. A good friend of mine's son (age 25) was killed in a head on crash on Tuesday near Cuba City Wi and he died in transit during airlift to Madison WI. Just awful to lose a son so young.

DRIVE SAFE.

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ghamer

11/02/2017 04:25PM

quote Wally13: "
Should be ok coming east on I-80 west from Quad Cities toward Iowa City. Truck traffic on I-80 always slows things down a bit but football fans going to game should not be too bad.

Before you get to Iowa City you will take Hwy1 North towards Solon and you will be away from any game traffic.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. I will not be getting there until 6 pm as I have to attend visitation and funeral up in Lanark IL from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday. A good friend of mine's son (age 25) was killed in a head on crash on Tuesday near Cuba City Wi and he died in transit during airlift to Madison WI. Just awful to lose a son so young.

DRIVE SAFE. "

How sad for your friend's family of the 25 year old! Prayers sent.

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ghamer

11/02/2017 04:41PM

I am planning to go ... should be there mid-afternoon on Saturday. In reading through the posts, it sounds like we might have enough food? If so, I can bring a cooler with various beverages. Otherwise, I could whip up a batch of chili.
Still trying to convince myself to pull the solo out of shed storage ... also, looks like rain suits might be a good idea just to be safe :-)

From NWS: Saturday: Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. High around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle. Low in the mid 40s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. High in the upper 50s.

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bwcasolo

11/02/2017 05:08PM

yes the weather is wet looking. i will have to pass this one. we sure need some sun and dry weather. have a great time!

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old_salt

11/02/2017 05:47PM

Liquid sunshine ??

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Wally13

11/02/2017 06:47PM

Thanks for your prayers ghamer.

I am still numb.

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rtallent

11/02/2017 08:06PM

Thoughts and prayers, Mike. Come over when you can.

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old_salt

11/02/2017 08:19PM

You know I’m praying for you and the family, Mike. I’ll be there about mid afternoon. We’ll save some dinner for you.

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rtallent

11/03/2017 08:30AM

Hi Gary, I'll have chili beans, onion, and cilantro along to make a batch of chili beans... so chili is optional. If you do choose to bring chili, I just won't cook those up. So, good either way. Ray

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ghamer

11/03/2017 08:55AM

quote rtallent: "Hi Gary, I'll have chili beans, onion, and cilantro along to make a batch of chili beans... so chili is optional. If you do choose to bring chili, I just won't cook those up. So, good either way. Ray"

Ray - sounds like you have it covered, so I probably won't bring the chili. If there are any other holes in the menu don't hesitate to let us know. I will just plan to bring a cooler with various beverages. I do have an old green Coleman 2-burner I could bring if you need any additional cooking capability. See y'all tomorrow!

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old_salt

11/03/2017 09:15AM

My Alaska seafood contribution will be Halibut and silver salmon caught near Valdez, AK. This was by request. ;) If we need a side, I can fix hash browns.

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bhouse46

11/03/2017 09:51AM

I am bringing my tarp and hope to show up early afternoon.

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old_salt

11/03/2017 11:24AM

Good idea! We might be known as “Tarpton”, for the ton of tarps strung across the campground...

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rtallent

11/03/2017 12:19PM

Hi Gary, Yep, another two-burner wouldn't hurt. Could put my cast iron skillet with the beans to cook on it. Best, Ray PS, nice here, today, but some mare's tails...

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bhouse46

11/05/2017 03:32PM

The group at Lake McBride had a great evening together. While overcast and foggy Saturday night the blanket kept temps pretty much in the mid 40's. Little to no wind made for great paddling and the local pelican flock was a pleasant add. Colors in the oaks were still prime and some sun would have made it just superb. Too much really great food and lots of story telling.
Free firewood and a great lakeside campsite, only $6 per night. What a deal.
Others will add their comments, but my close is there was lots of talk about doing it again.

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ghamer

11/05/2017 04:20PM

I agree it was a great time at Lake Macbride... outstanding food and company!
Here are a few photos ... Saturday supper was done pretty much all by headlamp, so the photos will be on the dark side.
The group shot was taken on Sunday morning. Back row, left to right: Ray T, Martin K, Ben H, Wally13, Gary H, Front row: Michwall2, Peter W, Old Salt
We also enjoyed visiting with Mashuga and Downstream on Saturday, but didn't make the Sunday group shot.

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old_salt

11/05/2017 05:06PM

Thanks to Ray, Ben, and Mike for planning and organizing this gathering. We are discussing doing this about a month earlier to reduce weather and daylight issues. Nothing has been decided about dates or location. It was great meeting some new friends and reconnecting with some I hadn’t seen in a while. I think we had 10 in attendance which was great. We were well fortified with hot and delicious food.

Livin' the dream. Just another day in Paradise...

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Wally13

11/05/2017 06:25PM

Had a great time. Always like connecting with old buds and meeting new buds.

Lake McBride was a fantastic location for a Wing Night. Looking forward to a get together next fall.

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Michwall2

11/06/2017 02:49AM

Thanks for the chance to meet everyone! It was a super place for a gathering like this. Beautiful fall colors, great paddling and sleeping weather, amazing food and lots of comraderie. Thanks to our organizers and I look forward to next year.

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Zulu

11/06/2017 09:41AM

I’m glad everyone had a good time. Thanks for posting the photos.

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rtallent

11/06/2017 10:34AM

Michwall's son, Peter, helped the old guys figure out the technical framing on a new tent in the dark; as well, he used some tubing and a metal nozzle to expedite the campfires! Good to have some young brains along!
Thanks to all! (couple pics: Michwall and Peter in Northwind (?), Downstream Jeff in a modified Royalex solo)