WHAT: MN Fall Wingnight 2018
WHEN: September 21, 22, 23
WHERE: Marshview Group Camp at Baker Park, Maple Plain, MN

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, YOU ARE INVITED!

*It is a 2 day camp out at a private site, close to Lake Independence, Maple Plain Minnesota. You will not be charged for joining us at the group camp, but we will gladly accept what you can donate to help cover the cost of the site.

*You may arrive anytime on September 21. Plan to camp Friday and Saturday with departure on Sunday. You don’t have to camp. In the past many people have come for a day or even a few hours. Whatever time fits your schedule you are welcome!

DIRECTIONS: Marshview Group Camp/ Google map

*Potluck will be on Saturday afternoon at 4:30pm. – Please bring a dish to share! The variety of food is unbelievable! Many people cook on site. There are no grills. There is a fire ring with grate. Bring what you need to prepare your food.

WHAT'S AT CAMP:

*Barn shelter with electricity. (Electricity is not for camper hookup.)

*A water pump is located on site. There is a latrine building without running water.

*Picnic tables, yes. BYO chairs.
*There are showers down the road at Baker Park. They should be open weather permitting.

*LOTS OF BWCA.COM FRIENDS TO SHARE STORIES WITH!!! PADDLING:
Feel free to bring your canoes or kayaks and your fishing gear. No lake to put in at the site but you can go to Lake Independence to paddle.

HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS-

*Please Leave no Trace!

*You are responsible for yourself, your family, pets and your guests when it comes to keeping a clean camp. This includes the latrine building and things left (tossed) in the woods.

*Recycling bins are available for all recyclables.

*Garbage cans are on site so you don't need to pack-it-out.

ANOTHER NOTE-
If you are someone who wants to go to bed early or sleep in late, it is recommended you camp away from the fire pit. Socializing tends to go on around the fire pit both late into the night and early in the morning.

RSVP ON THIS THREAD PLEASE
How many? Camping or not? What will you bring for potluck?
We would like an idea on the number of people planning to attending.

Feel free to ask any questions if something was missed!

SOB and I will be there. Camp both nites. Bringing some loaves of homemade craft breads.

butthead

I will be there for the duration. Not sure about Tammy, that will depend on her work schedule and its too early to tell.

I will bring my grill grate so it'll be available if someone wants to cook over the fire.

I will be there for the duration. Denise will be there on Saturday Ali may be there for Friday and Saturday I'm sure yet. For the potluck I will probably bring a salad.

Tony

Several of us will be just finishing up the 2018 MN challenge and will not be back in town. Will keep you posted.

Definitely coming.
Thinking about camping this time. (Hanging)

Otherwise will bring MiniMN with as per-usual on Saturday for the Potluck... or maybe camp Friday, run home on Saturday and get her, and come back so she can play with Canoearoo's kids (not that they never see each other), and the Ducklings?

Stay tuned for my final response.

Should be able to stay a little longer than usual due to it being a little earlier. Typically, heading out of town for anniversary (10-3)

pswith5: "Should be able to stay a little longer than usual due to it being a little earlier. Typically, heading out of town for anniversary (10-3) "

I used to head out of town on my anniversary too. Kinda why I've been single for the past 29 years. Haha.

We'll see, I hope to make it there.

I am planning an being there all weekend. I went to one of the spring wing nights and had a great time!!

I am assuming it is ok to bring our own grills? I have grills, smokers, and a griddle that I could easily bring.

If so, I would probably smoke something for the potluck (ribs, chicken, pulled pork, brisket...), and the griddle could be used for making breakfast(or anything else) for the group, its pretty big.

I know dogs are allowed, but are they welcome? Not sure I would go if i couldn't bring The Grizz.

Cashfan: "tty big.


I know dogs are allowed, but are they welcome? Not sure I would go if i couldn't bring The Grizz."

The dogs that have been there in the past have been given lots of love and seem to enjoy themselves as much as their humans

Hopefully we will have a flock of ducks there again this year at least for part of the day and potluck. It will all depend on soccer schedules so we won't know until closer to the date. Every year the ducklings are bummed that we can't stay and camp because of a game the next day....... maybe this will be the year.

We always have a blast.

It's so much fun to see the usual cast of characters and fun to put some new faces w/ the screen names.

If you have never gone to one because you are unsure what to expect.... "just do it". You won't regret it!

One of these years I would like to make it to one of these events. However, this year as in many of the past years, I will be paddling in the Q!

ducks: "

Cashfan: "tty big.

I know dogs are allowed, but are they welcome? Not sure I would go if i couldn't bring The Grizz."

The dogs that have been there in the past have been given lots of love and seem to enjoy themselves as much as their humans"

As long as they are not peeing on tents and are watched. There are some great dogs amongst us. We had one pee on a couple tents a few years ago. The owner was offended something was said and we haven't heard from this great guy since. People expect each other to be in control of who we bring... Canine or otherwise. Haha

MN_Lindsey: "Definitely coming. Thinking about camping this time. (Hanging)

Otherwise will bring MiniMN with as per-usual on Saturday for the Potluck... or maybe camp Friday, run home on Saturday and get her, and come back so she can play with Canoearoo's kids (not that they never see each other), and the Ducklings?

Stay tuned for my final response."

Yup we will be there Saturday. My kids wouldn't miss it.

Cashfan:
"I am assuming it is ok to bring our own grills? I have grills, smokers, and a griddle that I could easily bring. "

By all means, particularly if it means smoked meats :)

Good to hear that dogs are welcome. Grizzly is pretty easy to get along with, as long as he's fed.

Noted and thanks for organizing!

Bump

Well I might be able to make the trip I mean it’s 9 1/2 ..............miles.

jb in the wild: "Well I might be able to make the trip I mean it’s 9 1/2 ..............miles. "

Yes! It would be great to see you, JB!

Bump

Man one of these years I'll make it but not this year. next year I will be retired, so 2019 I'm in LOL

Bump

Pretty sure I will make it there look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones :-)

Hey pswith5 - I found the whistle/compas from our move!

I'll bring it.

Canoearoo: "

MN_Lindsey: "Definitely coming. Thinking about camping this time. (Hanging)

Otherwise will bring MiniMN with as per-usual on Saturday for the Potluck... or maybe camp Friday, run home on Saturday and get her, and come back so she can play with Canoearoo's kids (not that they never see each other), and the Ducklings?

Stay tuned for my final response."

Yup we will be there Saturday. My kids wouldn't miss it. "

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MN_Lindsey: "Hey pswith5 - I found the whistle/compas from our move!


I'll bring it."

sweet, I should be there Saturday night. Abee loves going to wingnites. Thanks.

It would be nice to see Suncatcher there. You going to be north of the mason-dixon line sunny?

I will be there as always! Looking forward to seeing all of you and a few new people too!

Bump. Will be there Friday night and have to leave Saturday night, looking forward to see everyone.

Coming in solo Friday afternoon and heading back to Iowa on Sunday. I will bring the dutch oven but undecided what to fix. I will be hanging with my ridgerunner setup. Really looking forward to this having missed a year or has it been two....memory...

I will be there most likely both nights. The other half and the kids will be there as well. (At least for Saturday). Not sure what I'm bringing for the pot luck. Maybe some zucchini bread.

Cant wait to see everyone!

Allie

Boo hiss.................. it's not going to happen for the flock of ducks : (

Fri. night both ducklings have soccer practice. Sat. little duckling has a noon game and then we have a wedding. Sun. little duckling has another game

I must be so upset that I hit submit twice.......... sorry for the double post

Have fun everyone..........

bhouse46: "Coming in solo Friday afternoon and heading back to Iowa on Sunday. I will bring the dutch oven but undecided what to fix. I will be hanging with my ridgerunner setup. Really looking forward to this having missed a year or has it been two....memory..."

Ben, any idea when you and BH might get there? I might stop by for a few hours late in the afternoon Friday.

Will not answer for Ben (traveling solo and separately), but I plan to be there Friday afternoon early.

butthead

ducks: "I must be so upset that I hit submit twice.......... sorry for the double post

Have fun everyone.......... "

Lol Well you will certainly be missed!

Eskimobaby: "I will be there most likely both nights. The other half and the kids will be there as well. (At least for Saturday). Not sure what I'm bringing for the pot luck. Maybe some zucchini bread.


Cant wait to see everyone!


Allie"

Yeah!

So, I am just realizing this is only THREE weeks from tomorrow! Whoo-hoo!
I would like to know about how many kids will be there, either camping or just stopping by on Saturday for the potluck! Let me know here or send me an email!
Thanks, Karen

My daughter (13) will be there with me on Saturday. We may camp out the night before but that will be a last minute call. No idea what we'll make and bring but we will have something to go with the meal -- probably an entree.

Just a little bump to the top. A little over 2 weeks away


Tony

I won't be able to make it this year. I have company rolling in from NC that weekend. Damn.

Guess I can't miss seeing the folks finishing the challenge. So missing another one...
Been fun seeing the likes of Kendra and BeaV preparing. GrannyL got me sucked in. Haha. It's fun to see people make a challenge out of the waters I've paddled in the most over the years.

Ugh - we're a big ole TBD now. Might be sending some chickens to Freezer Camp.
I'll keep you posted Hawbakers.

If we don't end up going pswith5, I'll send the compass/whistle with Canoearoo.

The ducklings and I are back to a maybe. Sat. soccer game was rescheduled to 9:30am and the wedding reception is "no kids"

Dam! My weekend to work!!!!

My wife and I are interested in attending. We have not been to a wing night before and an not sure what to expect. We will bring our seven year old son. I understand there is a potluck, we will bring an entree of some sort. Is there anything else we need to know.
Thanks

Steve

ducks: "The ducklings and I are back to a maybe. Sat. soccer game was rescheduled to 9:30am and the wedding reception is "no kids" "

yeah this will make my kids day!

MN_Lindsey: "Ugh - we're a big ole TBD now. Might be sending some chickens to Freezer Camp.
I'll keep you posted Hawbakers.


If we don't end up going pswith5, I'll send the compass/whistle with Canoearoo."

Noooo! Good thing we're neighbors or I would be really unhappy

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Planning on coming out Saturday afternoon and spending the night.
Looking forward to see everyone.

mr.barley: "I won't be able to make it this year. I have company rolling in from NC that weekend. Damn."

I have been a member for years, but haven't contributed much. Mr. Barley and I talked one night on chat about crappies on Iron. I was looking forward to meeting you, and Mooseplums. I might be there Saturday with my 5 year old daughter. Don't know yet. A lot of other people I would like to meet in person! Great community!

MN_Lindsey: "Ugh - we're a big ole TBD now. Might be sending some chickens to Freezer Camp.
I'll keep you posted Hawbakers.


If we don't end up going pswith5, I'll send the compass/whistle with Canoearoo."

well Abee is disappointed less kids might be there but she is still excited to go camping. Even though it will likely be abbreviated as usual. All you folks that have weekends off. Should be there by 3:00 Saturday. Gotta get off my butt and plan better. Be more prepared. See ya soon

Fortunate1: "My wife and I are interested in attending. We have not been to a wing night before and an not sure what to expect. We will bring our seven year old son. I understand there is a potluck, we will bring an entree of some sort. Is there anything else we need to know.
Thanks


Steve
"

hey Steve, bring some chairs for sitting around the fire. Pretty private group area so kids can play without watching like a hawk. Some folks have been known to bring a special beverage or two. It's fun but not crazy. I bring my maps so when folks talk about their trips I can follow along. Hoping to have 10 yr old grand daughter along. Kids make friends so easy. See ya there.

Wooo hooooo!!!!

Don't have to help our friends with freezer camp after all - so MiniMN and I are back in for the potluck! Mr.MN will be bow hunting.

I won't be camping Fri-Sat as I have a huge bushel of tomatoes I'll be canning Friday night but we will be there Saturday, and plan to bring cold (ring pasta) tuna salad.

I know some of you (Ducks) were intrigued... so I will bring my CCS rucksack that Dan customized for me for my SHT hiking adventures. It's basically a Rucksack and Wanderer mashed up into one.

Steve
" hey Steve, bring some chairs for sitting around the fire. Pretty private group area so kids can play without watching like a hawk. Some folks have been known to bring a special beverage or two. It's fun but not crazy. I bring my maps so when folks talk about their trips I can follow along. Hoping to have 10 yr old grand daughter along. Kids make friends so easy. See ya there."


Thank you

Looks like the ducklings (13 and 11) and I will be there Saturday afternoon for the potluck. What we bring will be a surprise as it will include a message. Canoearoo don't spill the beans ;)

I may post a few things for sale with wingnight exchange only.

It looks like there is going to be a bigger crowd of kids than normal.... woohoo. They have so much fun.

ducks: "Looks like the ducklings (13 and 11) and I will be there Saturday afternoon for the potluck.

It looks like there is going to be a bigger crowd of kids than normal.... woohoo. They have so much fun."

I think I've counted about twelve kids so far!
Not even a week away now! See you all soon!

Is bringing my 5 year old too young? Just wondering.

Zwater: "Is bringing my 5 year old too young? Just wondering."

no... I don't think so. Especially with how many other kids will be there this year. I think mine were 5 and 7 the first time I brought them.

gear for sale by ducks

Above is a link to the items I have for sale in the for sale forum. One item sold right away and is bringing someone new to wingnight.

Hope you all have a great time this year. Several of us will still be in Grand Portage with the Border Route Challenge.

Zwater: "Is bringing my 5 year old too young? Just wondering."

I use to bring my kids when they were babies. So any age is fine. Mine are older now so spend a lot of time in the woods building forts. 2 years ago there were coyotes nearby that sent all the kids running back to the campfire. 3 years ago it was hot and all they kids played in the water pump and they all went home soaking wet lol. When Kanoes was there he always would make sure the kids would come home with a prize at the drawing.

I've never attended a wing night before, and it's about time I attend one. I will try to make it Saturday afternoon and stay for the potluck. I will be bringing my 5 year old daughter.

MattM: "I've never attended a wing night before, and it's about time I attend one. I will try to make it Saturday afternoon and stay for the potluck. I will be bringing my 5 year old daughter. "

Another wingnight newby.......... woo hoo!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you again Matt. Glad my text persuaded you :)

MattM: "I've never attended a wing night before, and it's about time I attend one. I will try to make it Saturday afternoon and stay for the potluck. I will be bringing my 5 year old daughter. "

I have to trim some trees on Saturday morning, but will try to make it with my daughter. I have never been to a wing night event before either. I will definitely bring something for the potluck.

Due to a credit card situation I have to go to the bank and straighten out Saturday morning, we won't be able to attend this one, have a great time and will catch you at the next one.

ducks: "

MattM: "I've never attended a wing night before, and it's about time I attend one. I will try to make it Saturday afternoon and stay for the potluck. I will be bringing my 5 year old daughter. "

Another wingnight newby.......... woo hoo!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you again Matt. Glad my text persuaded you :)"

Yay! MiniMN loves showing the 3-5 y/o crowd the ropes!

Just completed a trip in the BW and if you have room for 1 more person I think I will try to make the weekend campout before heading back to TN. This will be my 1st one and look forward to meeting everyone. I can also provide a dessert.

bummer........... mother nature caused me problems today.

Games cancelled and rescheduled for this Saturday in North Branch. I'll get home close to 5:00. Going to try and have everything ready and head out right away hoping to get to wingnight around 6:00 for those that are purchasing something.

I won't be able to make it; I have a funeral to go to this weekend.

Hopefully I can make another Wing Night next year.

I will hopefully see you there for a bit duck. I still plan on coming with my kiddos for a bit. 2,4,and 6. Took the 4, and 6 year old to BWCA two summers ago and the 6 year old this past summer. Will have to leave after you get there though. I have to get up and be on the road by 4am on Sunday so not going to stick around late.

Thanks for being flexible..... I will get there as quickly as I can. I think 6:00 is the latest I'll get there unless something really goes wrong. If things go really smoothly I may be there by 5:15. I will try to post during the bus ride home from the game with an ETA.

There will be lots of good kids there to play with your little ones.

wandrinsteve: "Just completed a trip in the BW and if you have room for 1 more person I think I will try to make the weekend campout before heading back to TN. This will be my 1st one and look forward to meeting everyone. I can also provide a dessert."

There's always room for one more! Can't wait to mee you.

I will try to be there Saturday afternoon, staying until the later of bedtime or sundown.
No camping. Some snacks.

All right. See you there otherbob.

Great. I look forward to it.

I'm with BeaV, Kendra and gang in Grand Portage... How's it going down there at wind night? Haha.

We're sending a car to pick you up, Ben :)

That wing night potluck was the best ever for the kids! They made a nice fort and tried to get everyone out to see it. The kids all know each other now and look forward to this every year. Thank you to everyone who put it together and thank you for having a kids drawing.. they loved that also.

Thank you very much to the organizers of wingnight and to Adam.

We had a short visit, but as always we had a great time. Lots of kids and they had a lot of fun building their fort.

It was great touching base with some old friends and to meet some new ones.

schuetpa .. I hope you enjoy the Redrock Superpack

Little duckling put together a survival pack when we got home for next year's wingnight. What do those kids have up their sleeves?

Thanks to all of the organizers. It was a lot of fun even though I was missing MiniMN this time. The food was amazing, and it was fun enjoying the campfire longer and spending the night.

Hawbakers - MiniMN is wearing her glow-in-the-dark necklace, and we've already played a game of mini Jenga.

She was jealous that Abee stayed the night, and can't wait to come next year.

Thanks to all. Denise, Carter and I had a great time. It was nice to meet everyone. What a welcoming group of people. The food was good and the conversation was great. It was fun to see the kids play so well together.

Someone left a football that was sent home with us. Let me know who it belongs to and we can make arrangements for it's return.

Thanks to the organizers. I know there is extra work that goes into the planning and set up. I would willing to help in the future anyway I can.

Best regards,

Steve

That is a splendid fort the kids made, no doubt, but surely that is not all of the photos taken over the weekend??

All I got were pics of the kids because they were so excited and getting Everyone into to woods to check out the fort. There were hamack campers set up in the 'basement' of the barn, I saw oldscouts camper trailer again and several tents set up. There wasn't as many people this year but I think it was because there was something else going on. We had a deer visit the campfire while the kids were in the woods, so that was neat. Tie dye bwca shirts were give away as prizes, they were one of a kind. And someone won a bwca winter hat that looked neat. Kids all got prizes in a seperate drawing and the flash lights were the most saught after prizes for them. Over all while small, it was a great experience for my kids, they have made life long friends. For this I'm super grateful.

THank you all for hosting the wingnight. It was fun and look forward to hopefully spending more time there next year.

It is my kiddos football. They realized they forgot it on the way home.

Thank you for the prizes and the kids prizes. Have safe travels this fall and winter and have fun planning those trips for next year.

What an enjoyable weekend and it was really nice to meet some of the fellow board members. A special thanks to those involved in planning and organizing the weekend. I am glad the timing worked out that I could attend on my way back to TN after another great trip in the BW. Now to get everything cleaned-up, put-up and ready for the next trip!

wandrinsteve: "What an enjoyable weekend and it was really nice to meet some of the fellow board members. A special thanks to those involved in planning and organizing the weekend. I am glad the timing worked out that I could attend on my way back to TN after another great trip in the BW. Now to get everything cleaned-up, put-up and ready for the next trip! "

Great meeting you too Steve.
And Steve.
And Steve.
And Steve?

MnLindsey....how successful were you in the quest for the mystery of the red wool blanket?

I'm glad this was a geared to kids a bit event.

MN_Lindsey: "

wandrinsteve: "What an enjoyable weekend and it was really nice to meet some of the fellow board members. A special thanks to those involved in planning and organizing the weekend. I am glad the timing worked out that I could attend on my way back to TN after another great trip in the BW. Now to get everything cleaned-up, put-up and ready for the next trip! "

Great meeting you too Steve.
And Steve.
And Steve.
And Steve?"

But there is only one Lindsey.

520eek: "MnLindsey....how successful were you in the quest for the mystery of the red wool blanket?"

I asked. Nobody recalled.

Have you checked out the Pendleton Blankets though? That could have been it?

Regardless, they look pretty nice.