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GirlOnARock
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01/28/2018 05:05PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Who’s going?! I plan to be there. Looking for a new paddle and good times with friends from this site! Any word on the annual dinner in the works? Party and catch all room, Suncatcher and Izzy?
 
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Canoe42
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01/28/2018 05:59PM  
We will be there. Mark (HansSolo) has already contacted Angelo's about dinner this year. I will check with him. I will bring name tags. Plan on ordering our TCteardrop camper when we are there.
 
01/28/2018 06:07PM  
We were planning to go and really looking forward to it, but I have now been scheduled for my hip replacement surgery on March 5th, so we won't get to go this year. I am in severe pain and have been for a long time, so I am very glad to get this surgery done.
 
DrBobDerrig
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01/28/2018 06:12PM  
Got our reservation for East town suites already.. Haven't checked the website to see if can pre-order wrist bands yet. Famous Dave's on Saturday nite has become a favorite for us... I imagine the canoecopia Gazette will be showing up sometime...

dr bob
 
01/28/2018 07:39PM  
I think I might be able to make it this year. See y'all there!
 
billconner
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01/28/2018 08:36PM  
Have my hotel (Hampton Madison West @ $86) and have my wristbands. Looking forward to it!
 
ozarkpaddler
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01/28/2018 10:18PM  
Every year I say "Maybe next year?" Planned on it, but with a couple concerts in April, Ozark Rendezvous in May, BWCAW trip in June, there's only so much vacation time.....
 
01/28/2018 11:12PM  

GirlOnARock: "Who’s going?! I plan to be there. Looking for a new paddle and good times with friends from this site! Any word on the annual dinner in the works? Party and catch all room, Suncatcher and Izzy?"


As Dave (Canoe42) mentioned, I've booked "The Grotto" at Angelo's for the bwca.com dinner. I also reserved two Suites at the Clarion for whole Solo Clan as well.

Additionally, I've exchanged texts with Paul (SunCatcher) a few weeks ago and he hasn't talked to Izzy yet, but he was trying to make it this year.

I will post the detailed information about the dinner at Angelo's ASAP!

Hans Solo

 
Canoe42
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01/29/2018 08:43AM  
I received a text from Suncatcher last night. He will not be making it this year.
 
01/29/2018 08:50AM  
This is the second year I will miss, and I really wanted to check out some gear and meet folks. I have a family member birthday the same weekend. We are moving her birthday next year.
 
01/29/2018 09:25AM  

Canoe42: "I received a text from Suncatcher last night. He will not be making it this year."


That's unfortunate, but not too surprising. Sun Catcher seemed somewhat tentative when we communicated last. We'll just need to carry-on without Nebraska's favorite son.

Hans Solo
 
mama2moose
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01/29/2018 11:03AM  
Right now online Rutabaga has the Canoecopia Wrist Bands on sale. $13/day or $23/weekend. Excited to say I am going for the first time. I'm lucky to have the always great Midwest Mountaineering Expo right here in the Twin Cities but Canoecopia has been on my wish list for years.
 
01/29/2018 02:57PM  
bhouse46: "This is the second year I will miss, and I really wanted to check out some gear and meet folks. I have a family member birthday the same weekend. We are moving her birthday next year."


LOL, good idea!
 
Wick
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01/29/2018 03:11PM  
i see that Madison is a big town? Are there close rooms to stay at? We have never been there. I may have to drive a big dually truck. It sucks in the city to drive and park,,but it may have to be used.
 
01/29/2018 04:41PM  

Wick: "i see that Madison is a big town? Are there close rooms to stay at? We have never been there. I may have to drive a big dually truck. It sucks in the city to drive and park,,but it may have to be used."


Wick, access to hotels and parking at Canoecopia is a breeze! The best and most convenient lodging is the Clarion Suites, which is attached to the Alliant Center where Canoecopia is held. Clarion Suites is the preferred place to stay and you'll find many of the bwca.com faithful rooming there. The problem is that the Clarion also fills up fast.

The Clarion's pool, and some of the smaller banquet rooms, are used for some of the smaller presentations. There's plenty of parking for larger vehicles and several people who attend have trailers connected to their SUV's or trucks..

There's many other lodging options close by. The Sheridan is across the Street and within walking distance. The Hyatt Place downtown is very nice and they do offer shuttles to Canoecopia, but parking might be a problem. The Canoecopia website lists other places to stay; many with reduced rates for the event.

Wenonah and many of the other canoe & kayak companies that attend the show have rather large rigs with trailers and they generally park in the Alliant Center's lot. Access is easy too; the Alliant Center is on John Nolan Drive, right off of the 12-18 Belt-line.

Hans Solo

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01/29/2018 06:48PM  
Thanks GirlonaRock for posting this! I was just thinking that one of us should get this
thread going. I'm attending -- most likely Friday evening to Sunday morning. Hope to see a lot of you there!
 
BnD
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01/29/2018 07:46PM  
My son and I will be there. Looking forward to it.
 
Jackfish
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01/29/2018 09:51PM  
Looking forward to seeing everyone at 'Copia and the dinner.
 
OregonDave
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01/30/2018 10:35AM  
My first and maybe only time...coming for the whole weekend. I'll be helping at the Friends of Wabakimi booth a few hours...then seeing the show. Looking forward to Vern Fish's Wabakimi presentation (3:30 on Saturday).
 
HowardSprague
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01/30/2018 11:19AM  
Wick: "i see that Madison is a big town? Are there close rooms to stay at? We have never been there. I may have to drive a big dually truck. It sucks in the city to drive and park,,but it may have to be used."


What HansSolo said. The Clarion is the most convenient, being attached to the event center; I love being able to leave my coat in the room, bring my purchases back, be able to use a non-public washroom when I need to, not pay extra for parking, or just plain go back to the room for a rest if I need it. So that is the best option.
However, there are a few places within walking distance so you can still avoid the extra parking fee and be nearby. The Sheraton is pretty nice and has a restaurant (albeit no fridge in the room like the Clarion has). The Holiday Inn Express is new in the last few years - used to be where the Comfort Inn is now. You can walk from all of these (though being March, you'll likely need to bring your coat....the show might actually have a coat check for a fee, I'm not sure.).
 
01/30/2018 11:20AM  
It looks like I'll be going this year for the first time. Looking forward to it!
Just a heads up, the Clarion is booked full. I ended up booking at the Sheraton Madison.
 
BlueSkiesWI
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01/30/2018 05:49PM  
I'll be there! All day Saturday for sure, plus the Saturday night dinner. Probably the Friday night party room assuming it happens too!
 
Wick
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01/30/2018 06:01PM  
HowardSprague:

What HansSolo said. The Clarion is the most convenient, being attached to the event center; I love being able to leave my coat in the room, bring my purchases back, be able to use a non-public washroom when I need to, not pay extra for parking, or just plain go back to the room for a rest if I need it. So that is the best option.


Well, i got a room there. You have some good reasons to stay there. Is the parking outside? Parking garages and big dually trucks don’t fit together to well. I may have to fix the funny noise in my car i have been hearing and drive it.
 
01/30/2018 06:54PM  

Wick: "
HowardSprague:

What HansSolo said. The Clarion is the most convenient, being attached to the event center; I love being able to leave my coat in the room, bring my purchases back, be able to use a non-public washroom when I need to, not pay extra for parking, or just plain go back to the room for a rest if I need it. So that is the best option.


Well, i got a room there. You have some good reasons to stay there. Is the parking outside? Parking garages and big dually trucks don’t fit together to well. I may have to fix the funny noise in my car i have been hearing and drive it."


No parking ramp at the Clarion, just an open parking. It can get somewhat crowed, but you shouldn't have a problem with your big truck.

Hans Solo
 
02/01/2018 04:00PM  
Just booked a room at the Sheraton. Will be my first visit to copia!
 
Canoe42
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02/01/2018 04:52PM  
Room has been booked at our secret B&B. Free drinks and Walleye breakfast with Bloody Mary's and the typical shorty Wisconsin chaser.
 
RoundRiver
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02/01/2018 10:19PM  
I'll be there once again. Sorry to hear that Paul won't.
 
02/02/2018 04:57PM  
Will be there Saturday. Any special place bwca.com people hang out, I would like to meet some of ya.
 
billconner
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02/02/2018 05:04PM  
Captn Tony: "Will be there Saturday. Any special place bwca.com people hang out, I would like to meet some of ya."


Besides Saturday nigh dinner (dinner thread) its pretty hit or miss. I haven't looked through sessions yet but I'll probably attend one or another most of the day. Pick a slot and announce you'll be somewhere - a session or a lunch table or an exhibitor - and you might get some to gather. Do the dinner if at all possible.
 
02/02/2018 05:07PM  
6PM Angelo's Italian Resturant, for dinner and fun!

Otherwise wear a BWCA.COM shirt/hat/bandanna or some such item, at Copia.


butthead
 
GirlOnARock
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02/02/2018 07:15PM  
Excited to meet all you newbies!!
 
02/04/2018 09:23AM  
So I have a room at the Sheraton, but I am thinking about canceling and going air bnb. I found a place a mile away from the Alliant for less than half the price of the hotel.

I have never done the air bnb thing, and I am wondering if any of you have and what your thoughts are. Thanks!
 
Canoe42
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02/04/2018 10:50AM  
We have done AirBnB many times. Even rented a huge apartment that slept 11 for our daughters wedding in Wyoming. Check Host's reviews. Never did the room thing. Always rented the whole unit. Have not had a bad experience yet. Saves a lot of money.
 
02/04/2018 06:04PM  
I don't really need anything, but I still like to go. We will probably be there Saturday, and attend the dinner too.
 
02/05/2018 03:25PM  
Canoe42: "We have done AirBnB many times. Even rented a huge apartment that slept 11 for our daughters wedding in Wyoming. Check Host's reviews. Never did the room thing. Always rented the whole unit. Have not had a bad experience yet. Saves a lot of money."


So, I cancelled my hotel room at the Sheraton and will be staying in the upstairs of someone's house. Two firsts for me; using AirBnB and Copia! And with the money I saved, I may just find a small toy for myself!!
 
ozarkpaddler
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02/05/2018 04:38PM  
I don't have enough vacation time to take off the weekend, but my friend Ranger Dave Tobey with Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be doing a presentation with Mart Koch. Marty's an excellent photographer. I'd kill to take pictures like he and Greg Hamer here! I think the presentation would be worth your while if you get a chance?

Dave Tobey & Marty Koch
 
DanCooke
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02/05/2018 05:05PM  
Would like to be there this year but it is not going to be. Going to miss all of the folks that I have been seeing for years.
 
Jackfish
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02/05/2018 07:19PM  
DanCooke: "Would like to be there this year but it is not going to be. Going to miss all of the folks that I have been seeing for years."

WHAT???????? And no booth either?
 
Wick
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02/05/2018 07:28PM  
DanCooke: "Would like to be there this year but it is not going to be. Going to miss all of the folks that I have been seeing for years.
"


Ohhh! I waited to buy a tarp until canoecopia!
 
02/06/2018 10:26AM  
DanCooke: "Would like to be there this year but it is not going to be. Going to miss all of the folks that I have been seeing for years.
"


Noticed that. Hope everything is okay, Dan.
 
HowardSprague
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02/06/2018 11:27AM  
DanCooke: "Would like to be there this year but it is not going to be. Going to miss all of the folks that I have been seeing for years.
"


"
That is what we here in the Midwest refer to as "a bummer". :(

 
02/06/2018 01:41PM  
Not that I know what Dan is doing, but according to Rutabaga staff there will be a CCS booth as always.

butthead
 
DanCooke
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02/06/2018 04:44PM  
The short story line is I will not be there due to my family commitments.
CCS product most likely be there, but it has not been confirmed as of yet.

Canoecopia is a great event and if you can go I would recommend it. It is fun to be there, you meet so many people of like mind. It can be overwhelming-due to maybe never having seen so many good canoes , gear and good speakers. Cliff Jacobsons talks are epic, Kevin Callan will have you on the floor laughing so hard, Will Steger I hear will be in the Northstar booth, maybe even sporting a CCS cover on the canoe he will be doing a trip in, and many others.

There are only two events CCS has committed to at this time for this year.
One is the Far North canoeing event put on by the MN Canoe Association (Bob O'Hara)
Two, the event on the Gunflint trail to be held at Bearskin Lodge this June. For the Gunflint Trail event, Karen and I are able to do that event in a very relaxed way, and it is only a couple miles away from where we first met. It is a lot like going to your first home- the mid Gunflint trail; old guys like me get to reminisce about life when we 20 something.
The Midwest Spring Expo show I have not been in contact with them about the event as of yet. It is in my "backyard" so it is a much easier event as well.
 
02/06/2018 06:27PM  

Sorry to hear you won't be there Dan, but thanks for the update. One way or the other, I'm hoping there's a generous stock of your products at Canoecopia. I was intending to grab a short-torso Pioneer pack for the Mrs. and an additional 30L Quad Pack.

I sincerely hope you enjoy your other events. It difficult not to have a good time doing anything on the Gunflint Trail! :-)

Best regards Dan,

Hans Solo
 
02/06/2018 07:15PM  
Just happened to be at Rutabaga and the topic came up so I asked.
You will be missed!

butthead
 
ozarkpaddler
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02/07/2018 09:07AM  
DanCooke: "
There are only two events CCS has committed to at this time for this year.
One is the Far North canoeing event put on by the MN Canoe Association (Bob O'Hara)
Two, the event on the Gunflint trail to be held at Bearskin Lodge this June. For the Gunflint Trail event, Karen and I are able to do that event in a very relaxed way, and it is only a couple miles away from where we first met. It is a lot like going to your first home- the mid Gunflint trail; old guys like me get to reminisce about life when we 20 something.
The Midwest Spring Expo show I have not been in contact with them about the event as of yet. It is in my "backyard" so it is a much easier event as well."


YEE HAW, I planned my BWCAW trip to start after the BW Expo on the Gunflint, so I will get to meet the maker of my (and many of my friend's) wonderful tarp!
 
DanCooke
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02/07/2018 12:11PM  
Rutabaga will be bringing in some CCS product into Canoecopia, it was just finalized moments ago.
 
02/07/2018 06:20PM  

DanCooke: "Rutabaga will be bringing in some CCS product into Canoecopia, it was just finalized moments ago. "


 
02/09/2018 09:29AM  
Frenchy19: "
Canoe42: "We have done AirBnB many times. Even rented a huge apartment that slept 11 for our daughters wedding in Wyoming. Check Host's reviews. Never did the room thing. Always rented the whole unit. Have not had a bad experience yet. Saves a lot of money."



So, I cancelled my hotel room at the Sheraton and will be staying in the upstairs of someone's house. Two firsts for me; using AirBnB and Copia! And with the money I saved, I may just find a small toy for myself!! "




Let me know if I need to haul that new toy home for ya.
 
Wick
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02/09/2018 09:36AM  
DanCooke: "Rutabaga will be bringing in some CCS product into Canoecopia, it was just finalized moments ago. "


Send some ridgeline lean stuff sacks for tarps. They told me they had to be special ordered.
Edit: “please”
 
DanCooke
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02/09/2018 09:45AM  
You have to talk with Rutabaga about what they will have there. I cannot send what they do not request.
 
blutofish1
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02/09/2018 11:46AM  
Kirsten, won't be attending this year do to a crappie fishing trip in Mississippi. Gonna miss everyone though. I know it will be a great time.
 
Wick
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02/09/2018 11:51AM  
DanCooke: "You have to talk with Rutabaga about what they will have there. I cannot send what they do not request."


I emailed them,,dont know if it will do any good, but can’t hurt to try!
 
HowardSprague
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02/18/2018 06:27PM  
If anyone has a reservation at Clarion and plans to cancel at some point, please post it, as some of us will be calling periodically to see if anything opens up. As of right now (Sunday 6pm), there's nothing open. Thanks!

 
02/18/2018 07:32PM  
HowardSprague: "If anyone has a reservation at Clarion and plans to cancel at some point, please post it, as some of us will be calling periodically to see if anything opens up. As of right now (Sunday 6pm), there's nothing open. Thanks!


"


Check out airbnb. Lots of options, and much less expensive than traditional hotels.
 
HowardSprague
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02/18/2018 08:51PM  
Will keep that in mind if nothing opens up. When you were looking, did you notice anything within easy walking distance of the show?
 
02/19/2018 10:47AM  
HowardSprague: "Will keep that in mind if nothing opens up. When you were looking, did you notice anything within easy walking distance of the show?"


The place I am at is about a mile away, and that is certainly walkable. Just checked, and there is a 1 bedroom apt. that claims to be blocks from the Alliant.

1 Bedroom Apt. in Madison
 
02/27/2018 12:17AM  
I'll be working the show again this year with the great full time Rutabaga staff. I'll be in the boat pickup area in the back, if you buy a boat at the show, I'm one of the lucky ones that get to carry your new baby through the crowd to your vehicle. Stop by and say hello, I'll have my BWCA.com hat on. And if you're having trouble deciding between the 30lb canoe and the 80lb kayak, go with the canoe for both our sakes ;)
 
02/27/2018 08:14AM  
Looks like the ice fishing will be shot so me and Lilcowdoc will probably be at Copia.
 
HowardSprague
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02/27/2018 10:28AM  
gsfisher13: "I'll be working the show again this year with the great full time Rutabaga staff. I'll be in the boat pickup area in the back, if you buy a boat at the show, I'm one of the lucky ones that get to carry your new baby through the crowd to your vehicle. Stop by and say hello, I'll have my BWCA.com hat on. And if you're having trouble deciding between the 30lb canoe and the 80lb kayak, go with the canoe for both our sakes ;)"


Cool, maybe I'll see you if I buy a surprise 10th b-day present for my little girl!
 
02/27/2018 09:53PM  
gsfisher13: "I'll be working the show again this year with the great full time Rutabaga staff. I'll be in the boat pickup area in the back, if you buy a boat at the show, I'm one of the lucky ones that get to carry your new baby through the crowd to your vehicle. Stop by and say hello, I'll have my BWCA.com hat on. And if you're having trouble deciding between the 30lb canoe and the 80lb kayak, go with the canoe for both our sakes ;)"


Any Crestliners for sale?
 
03/02/2018 10:56PM  
Frenchy19: "
gsfisher13: "I'll be working the show again this year with the great full time Rutabaga staff. I'll be in the boat pickup area in the back, if you buy a boat at the show, I'm one of the lucky ones that get to carry your new baby through the crowd to your vehicle. Stop by and say hello, I'll have my BWCA.com hat on. And if you're having trouble deciding between the 30lb canoe and the 80lb kayak, go with the canoe for both our sakes ;)"



Any Crestliners for sale?"

Pretty sure that's a different show....and I'm not carrying those :)

 
03/03/2018 07:50AM  
I'm going. Already have my wristbands. Will be staying at some Hilton brand downtown.
 
03/03/2018 04:47PM  
Aaaaaaaannnnnd....I'll miss it again.
F-I-L is having problems and I gotta be around to help my wife.
Everyone post pics so I can live vivcariously.......again!!
 
03/04/2018 10:01PM  
Spartan2: "We were planning to go and really looking forward to it, but I have now been scheduled for my hip replacement surgery on March 5th, so we won't get to go this year. I am in severe pain and have been for a long time, so I am very glad to get this surgery done."


Linda, I will be thinking of you! My Mom just had the same surgery, two weeks ago. She was home the following day. She has some PT twice a week and is doing great at 81. Good luck!
 
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