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07/23/2014 08:07PM  
WHAT: MN Fall Wingnight 2014
WHEN: September 26-28
WHERE: Marshiew Group Camp at Baker Park

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 26th. 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

*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 are fire rings with grates. 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. There is no lake to put in by the site but you can go to Lake Independence to paddle.

HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS-
*Please Leave no Trace!

*You are responsible for yourself, your family 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 pits. Socializing tends to go on around the fire pits both late into the night and early in the morning.

RSVP:
We would like a idea on the number of people planning to attending.
How many? Camping or not? What will you bring for potluck?

Feel free to ask any questions if something was missed!
 
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07/23/2014 08:56PM  
I'm about 90% in at this time. This will probably be my only chance to make a MN wingnight, things can always go wrong but I am making plans to be there. I'll be happy to pay upfront and then whatever happens, happens.

OK, I read the whole thing this time. Just me, camping
 
07/23/2014 09:39PM  
quote maxxbhp: "I'm about 90% in at this time. This will probably be my only chance to make a MN wingnight, things can always go wrong but I am making plans to be there. I'll be happy to pay upfront and then whatever happens, happens."

If Max is going to be there I guess I'll have to make an appearance. Sounds like a good spot. I need to take time out to paddle a bit and then a good campout to round it out...
 
07/23/2014 09:45PM  
I'll be there, camping.

butthead
 
07/23/2014 09:54PM  
camping for me, both nights....ill bring my usual too. ill have to keep an eye out for a sale on paddles at FF. :)
 
Papinator
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07/24/2014 01:16AM  
Darn it! It's my weekend to work.. but I'm definitely going to try to get it switched!!
 
dicecupmaker
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07/24/2014 01:24AM  
My weekend to work! Pissy-darn!
 
inspector13
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07/24/2014 12:58PM  

I’ll be wading or walking the Lujenida portage sometime during those three days, so I see you all at the next one.

 
07/24/2014 01:14PM  
I'll be on my fall trip...
 
Freebs
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07/24/2014 06:26PM  
Kid friendly event?
 
07/24/2014 06:27PM  
quote Freebs: "Kid friendly event?"

oh yes.
 
07/24/2014 06:38PM  
quote Freebs: "Kid friendly event?"


I think so!

butthead
 
07/24/2014 07:21PM  
quote Freebs: "Kid friendly event?"

Definitely. Bring 'em all.
 
07/24/2014 08:34PM  
Sorry, already booked.
 
Freebs
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07/24/2014 08:59PM  
quote butthead: "
quote Freebs: "Kid friendly event?"



I think so!


butthead"


That pic is awesome. I miss little kids sometimes. My guy is 13 now and its a different kind of fun. I'm sure that Calvin and I will have football one of the days, but will try to attend.
 
h20
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07/24/2014 11:14PM  
I'll be up north.
 
07/26/2014 03:19PM  
quote mooseplums: "I'll be on my fall trip..."


Excuses, excuses!
Will miss ya.


I WILL be there for the whole thing this time, camping!
AND I will be making the now infamous, Pumpkin Crunch Dump Cake!

 
07/27/2014 02:20PM  
I'm at a serious disadvantage in regard to preparing some sort of ethnic southern dish. All I have with me is my camp cook set. Once we get a good estimate on the attendance I'll order some pulled pork barbecue from Rendezvous, and some sauce. Pretty sure they have buns in Iowa.
 
dblwhiskey
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07/27/2014 09:52PM  
Do they allow pop up campers there or is it only for tents?
 
RainGearRight
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07/27/2014 09:55PM  
You all have fun! I'll be spending my Bday off the Gunflint. One of these years I'll make it down for a wingnight.
 
07/28/2014 05:16PM  
quote dblwhiskey: "Do they allow pop up campers there or is it only for tents?"


It's a group camp drive-in and I'm sure they are allowed in the park.
I drove my Van size RV in one spring. Others have brought small trailers.

But you will see a lot of people using the tents they use in the BWCA. It is nice if you are thinking of buying some new gear to be able to see what other people are using and get first hand reviews. Some of us are real gear junkies! lol
 
07/28/2014 06:17PM  
quote dblwhiskey: "Do they allow pop up campers there or is it only for tents?"


Just as Karen said you/we will find room. Choice spots early Friday!

Hey Maxx would a 10 qt dutch oven work for ya?

butthead
 
07/28/2014 07:24PM  
quote butthead: "
quote dblwhiskey: "Do they allow pop up campers there or is it only for tents?"



Just as Karen said you/we will find room. Choice spots early Friday!


Hey Maxx would a 10 qt dutch oven work for ya?


butthead"

Yeh, actually it would. I could do some red beans and rice or some jambalaya or something. Let me re-plan this and we'll talk about it more.
 
07/28/2014 07:56PM  
Fall wingnight already? OMG where did the summer go? I think I will try to make both nights this time and I promise to be better behaved this one.
 
07/28/2014 10:35PM  
count me in, I cant resist karens dump cakes
 
07/29/2014 12:54AM  
I will be there and probably my wife as well!
 
07/29/2014 06:45AM  
quote lars54: "count me in, I cant resist karens dump cakes"


Great! It will be good to see you again.
 
07/29/2014 08:03AM  
Will be there with the little one.
 
eOar
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07/29/2014 11:42AM  
I really want to come. I will RSVP later if it works for us.
 
bwcasolo
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07/30/2014 05:45AM  
i'll be on my solo fall trip.
 
pswith5
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07/30/2014 07:52AM  
quote butthead: "
quote Freebs: "Kid friendly event?"



I think so!


butthead"
Not sure I will be there. We are going to Montana for our anniversary week celebration. Depending on when we fly out, maybe a Friday visit. Incidentally, that cutey in the yellow rain slicker is my grand-daughter! She'll want to be there for sure.
 
07/30/2014 08:58AM  
I'll be in the BW then.
 
jb in the wild
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07/31/2014 06:18PM  
I have it on good authority that pop up campers are allowed, there are actually 3 lakes to canoe on, one is non motorized. There are only 2 outlets for electricity at the barn. I'm pretty sure I'm off that weekend but if I do have to work for those of you who know, I'll still be there.

JB
 
08/01/2014 08:35AM  
quote jb in the wild: "I have it on good authority that pop up campers are allowed, there are actually 3 lakes to canoe on, one is non motorized. There are only 2 outlets for electricity at the barn. I'm pretty sure I'm off that weekend but if I do have to work for those of you who know, I'll still be there.


JB"


Good to know there are only two outlets! we don't want to end up with a bunch of crock-pots for the potluck!

Anyone have pics of Marshveiw? JB, buttbhead ??

 
08/01/2014 03:46PM  
Some of the barn.

butthead
 
08/01/2014 04:24PM  
Sweet!
 
08/01/2014 04:28PM  
Bing Maps Birdseye View. Bottom north, top south.

butthead

 
08/03/2014 09:42AM  
I will be there. Looking forward to it as always! Thanks for the pictures Ken!
 
08/06/2014 03:14PM  
OK, I've found reliable sources for the stuff I need so I'll make some red beans and rice.
 
08/13/2014 07:48AM  
Save the date!
 
08/13/2014 02:30PM  
I'm going to forgo a quick WCPP trip so I can make Wingnight. I miss it too much. I'm doing Quetico in September already. Now... what to bring? Any canoes anyone want me to bring? Not sure what we have.
 
TuscaroraBorealis
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08/13/2014 08:56PM  
quote inspector13: "
I’ll be wading or walking the Lujenida portage sometime during those three days, so I see you all at the next one.

"


We'll be in the Bdub too! If all goes well, we'll be entering at South Hegman Lake that weekend hoping to exit at Wood lake the following.

Hope everyone has a great time. I know Aurora will miss huntin' frogs & Housty9's "puppy". :)
 
08/14/2014 08:03AM  
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "
quote inspector13: "
I’ll be wading or walking the Lujenida portage sometime during those three days, so I see you all at the next one.


"



We'll be in the Bdub too! If all goes well, we'll be entering at South Hegman Lake that weekend hoping to exit at Wood lake the following.


Hope everyone has a great time. I know Aurora will miss huntin' frogs & Housty9's "puppy". :) "
She will miss Aurora too.
 
08/21/2014 08:25PM  
5 weeks
 
08/21/2014 08:34PM  
Unfortunately we will miss this one. Will be car camping with another family at Kathio. Really enjoyed the Spring one though and will look for the 'indoor' wing-nite gatherings whenever they are next up on the calendar.
 
08/22/2014 06:01PM  
Nuts, I too will have to miss this event as in the fall I am a picker at Baker Orchard in Centuria Wisconsin. That is the weekend of their art festival and it will be "all hands on deck". It would have been nice meeting those who share my passion for the BWCA. Another time perhaps...can't make it tonight as I just got out after a very, very fine solo and am on the shore with my wife. Thank you to those who take the time to set the events up.
 
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08/24/2014 07:14PM  
So, Shannon comes home the other day and says 'due to her re-bid we'll have to put our anniversary vacation off by a week'. so, that means I should be able to make some of the fall wingding! Sweet!
 
pswith5
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08/24/2014 07:26PM  
quote nctry: "I'm going to forgo a quick WCPP trip so I can make Wingnight. I miss it too much. I'm doing Quetico in September already. Now... what to bring? Any canoes anyone want me to bring? Not sure what we have."
I'd like to paddle that canak again!
 
08/24/2014 07:53PM  
quote pswith5: "
quote nctry: "I'm going to forgo a quick WCPP trip so I can make Wingnight. I miss it too much. I'm doing Quetico in September already. Now... what to bring? Any canoes anyone want me to bring? Not sure what we have."
I'd like to paddle that canak again!"




Ok, but this time you can't take it to your tent and sleep in it. :)
 
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08/24/2014 08:44PM  
5 minutes from my house. will try to make it!! fun)

 
08/24/2014 08:50PM  
quote SOVOS: "5 minutes from my house. will try to make it!! fun)


"




According to your profile your experienced (paddling BW), have a sense of humor and have a good looking dog... You'll fit right in! Don't get lost! :)
 
08/26/2014 05:47PM  
I hope to make it; will bring the Canak if I do.
 
09/01/2014 01:22PM  
25 days away!
 
Grandma L
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09/01/2014 02:30PM  
quote SOVOS: "5 minutes from my house. will try to make it!! fun)


"

Really? I might just met you there. Give me a call if you are seriously interested in attending.
 
09/01/2014 08:45PM  
I will be there.
 
09/01/2014 09:11PM  
Hoping to make it, see how the work schedule plays out. If I come I will probably drag doughboy there with me so you may want to plan revenge for his sarcastic posts (just kidding).
 
09/02/2014 07:32AM  

As of now I'm planning to be there.
 
09/02/2014 07:51AM  
Wow! Some big names that I have not met yet but want to meet are going to be there. Plus there's the great people I've already met.

I'm a maybe but definitely hope I can make it. Depending on my wife's work schedule I'm going to attempt my first BWCA solo either the last weekend of Sept. or first weekend of Oct. Best case scenario would be trip first weekend of Oct. so I can make the Wingnight. Then maybe someone would let me try out their solo canoe and yell at me about all the things I'm doing wrong so I'm ready for the next weekend. I've never been in a solo canoe so it would be nice if the first time wasn't on my trip.
 
09/03/2014 04:13PM  
today I bought the "guest book" and dinnerware. cant wait. :)
 
hobbydog
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09/03/2014 04:22PM  
I will likely be there Saturday with my two grandkids...maybe staying the night.
 
09/03/2014 08:50PM  
If this gets moved to Kathio State Park, I can make it....with all my kids AND my wife this time! (oh well, it was worth a try :)
 
09/03/2014 08:58PM  
Will be there Friday night, looking forward to seeing everybody, so is Toshsa.
 
Canoearoo
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09/03/2014 11:21PM  
I think we will come to the potluck and we will bring our kids this time. The other kids were asking where ours were at the spring one.
 
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09/03/2014 11:22PM  
quote HighnDry: "If this gets moved to Kathio State Park, I can make it....with all my kids AND my wife this time! (oh well, it was worth a try :)"

We LOVE that state park
 
09/04/2014 07:38AM  
quote AndySG: "
As of now I'm planning to be there."


You keep that plan because I have to return something to you from a Wingnight many years ago!

 
09/04/2014 08:53PM  
OK, I got my time off approved so I'm at 99%. Still just me, camping, still don't have the food nailed down.
 
09/04/2014 10:35PM  
quote maxxbhp: "OK, I got my time off approved so I'm at 99%. Still just me, camping, still don't have the food nailed down."


A six pack of Snickers would do Max. Just be there!

butthead
 
09/04/2014 11:57PM  
quote maxxbhp: "OK, I got my time off approved so I'm at 99%. Still just me, camping, still don't have the food nailed down."

im really looking forward to meeting the mouth from the south (a compliment). andy tells me I should be very afraid. ;-)
 
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09/05/2014 07:46AM  
So....Does that make you the "mouth from the north" Jan ?
 
09/05/2014 10:09AM  
quote pswith5: "So....Does that make you the "mouth from the north" Jan ?"

my tripping brothers might call me the fourth from the north.
 
09/05/2014 10:58AM  
quote kanoes: "
quote pswith5: "So....Does that make you the "mouth from the north" Jan ?"

my tripping brothers might call me the fourth from the north."






Maybe if your all heading south. I hear your a machine out there. Fine tuned at that. :)
 
09/06/2014 08:24AM  
That barn is awesome. I will be there for the duration. Tammy my come at some point depending on her work schedule.
 
09/06/2014 08:24AM  
Argh, the dreaded double post.
 
09/06/2014 08:56AM  
I'm out! Darn, as I was really looking forward to meeting quite a few of the people that said they will be there and catching up with old friends. Good news though is I'll be in the BWCA and the trip most likely will be my first solo!

Have fun! Post lots of pictures!
 
09/06/2014 07:17PM  
quote ducks: "I'm out! Darn, as I was really looking forward to meeting quite a few of the people that said they will be there and catching up with old friends. Good news though is I'll be in the BWCA and the trip most likely will be my first solo!


Have fun! Post lots of pictures!"

Sorry to miss you Ducks, but some things are mo' important. Enjoy your trip.
 
09/06/2014 07:49PM  
quote ducks: "I'm out! Darn, as I was really looking forward to meeting quite a few of the people that said they will be there and catching up with old friends. Good news though is I'll be in the BWCA and the trip most likely will be my first solo!


Have fun! Post lots of pictures!"

enjoy your solo....there is no such thing as "most likely". :)
 
09/06/2014 08:18PM  
I think this is gonna be fun
 
09/06/2014 08:39PM  
quote maxxbhp: "I think this is gonna be fun"

friends, food, fires...tough to top. when are you going to land maxx?
 
mr.barley
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09/06/2014 09:34PM  
quote kanoes: "
quote maxxbhp: "I think this is gonna be fun"

friends, food, fires...tough to top. when are you going to land maxx?"
You left out beer, Jan
 
09/07/2014 07:17AM  
quote maxxbhp: "I think this is gonna be fun"


what? you post that after I say I'm not going to be there....... thanks a lot Maxx!
 
09/07/2014 07:18AM  
quote kanoes: "
quote ducks: "I'm out! Darn, as I was really looking forward to meeting quite a few of the people that said they will be there and catching up with old friends. Good news though is I'll be in the BWCA and the trip most likely will be my first solo!



Have fun! Post lots of pictures!"

enjoy your solo....there is no such thing as "most likely". :)"


Ha ha!!! :) I'm showing restraint so far and keeping it a solo. Last years "most likely" turned into a tandem because a coworker just had his position cut, his yearly trip partners bailed on him, and it was the first year he wasn't going to do a trip. I could tell he was very depressed so asked him if he wanted to go with me. I keep repeating ..."don't ask anyone to go" "don't ask anyone to go"
 
09/07/2014 07:24AM  
quote AndySG: "
quote ducks:
Sorry to miss you Ducks, but some things are mo' important. Enjoy your trip."


Thanks Andy...... you are one of the people I was looking forward to meeting.
 
09/07/2014 05:57PM  
quote ducks: "
quote maxxbhp: "I think this is gonna be fun"



what? you post that after I say I'm not going to be there....... thanks a lot Maxx!"
But not as much fun as it could have been.....;-)
 
09/07/2014 06:00PM  
quote kanoes: "
quote maxxbhp: "I think this is gonna be fun"

friends, food, fires...tough to top. when are you going to land maxx?"
My plan is to leave here before 8 AM Friday, so I should be there 1 or 2 PM considering the variables
 
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09/07/2014 08:11PM  
hahaha.....we just got back from a 9 day trip. put in at moose and out at lake one. i have to say.....navigating in pouring rain through the lower part of the burned Insula was quite a challenge. much easier to find Baker park!
 
09/07/2014 08:24PM  
quote SOVOS: "hahaha.....we just got back from a 9 day trip. put in at moose and out at lake one. i have to say.....navigating in pouring rain through the lower part of the burned Insula was quite a challenge. much easier to find Baker park!
"




Well, I'm going in tomorrow on the north side of Quetico. Hope to be out in time for wing. Look forward to meeting you and seeing everybody.
 
mr.barley
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09/08/2014 10:31AM  
I'm over 90% sure I'll be there this year. I'll have my son with and possibly my wife and dog. I'll bring beer.
 
09/09/2014 05:54PM  
lil bump. (that's my hiphop name)
 
09/11/2014 08:13PM  
Another "lil bump" just for Jan. :)
 
pswith5
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09/12/2014 07:55AM  
quote mr.barley: I'll bring beer."
Increases my chances of showing up! :) Pete<---- beer scavenger. But Bald Eagles are scavengers too so I'm ok with that.
 
09/14/2014 11:14AM  
12 days away!
 
09/14/2014 08:30PM  
It's getting closer. Wondering how many warm clothes I will need.
 
09/14/2014 08:36PM  
quote Hawbakers: "It's getting closer. Wondering how many warm clothes I will need."

we will know in 11 days. :)
 
09/15/2014 08:01AM  
quote Hawbakers: "It's getting closer. Wondering how many warm clothes I will need."
I have my shorts all ready.
 
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09/16/2014 11:41PM  
Oh, I so want to go :( Mr. and I both have to work that weekend... I was really hoping to make it!
 
09/17/2014 06:02AM  
quote Papinator: "Oh, I so want to go :( Mr. and I both have to work that weekend... I was really hoping to make it!"

(cough, cough) call in (cough, cough) sick. ;-)
 
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09/17/2014 07:44AM  
I really wanted to come but I'm heading in for a short trip with my wife on the 24th. If we get back early or plans change we'll show up.
 
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09/18/2014 01:32AM  
quote SOVOS: "hahaha.....we just got back from a 9 day trip. put in at moose and out at lake one. i have to say.....navigating in pouring rain through the lower part of the burned Insula was quite a challenge. much easier to find Baker park!
"


I hear ya on that! I did that exact trip in May and Insula was a b@%&h to navigate!

As far as the RSVP...
I have to work Friday and Sunday evening so those days are out.
Saturday night I have a party to attend for a friend coming into town.
So the only part of the wingnite I could possibly attend is the daytime potluck portion on Saturday.

I will know more once I talk with my out of town pal re; her schedule/plans.
 
09/18/2014 05:25AM  
Wont be able to swing it this year with going somewhere in the BW 2nd week in OCt.
To all those that have never attend one-- a great group of people!!-- you will wanna go back!!

and if Corndog shows up and he sleeps in the back of his truck and rigs up that tailgate tent with guylines,, please stay away!!!

Post pics!!!
 
09/18/2014 08:11AM  
quote WhiteWolf: "Wont be able to swing it this year with going somewhere in the BW 2nd week in OCt.
To all those that have never attend one-- a great group of people!!-- you will wanna go back!!


and if Corndog shows up and he sleeps in the back of his truck and rigs up that tailgate tent with guylines,, please stay away!!!


Post pics!!!
"
Will miss ya, I'm heading up Oct. 2nd, have a good trip.
 
09/19/2014 11:48AM  
We will be setting up tents a week from today!

 
09/19/2014 04:15PM  
quote Kendra: "We will be setting up tents a week from today!


"

yay!
 
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09/19/2014 06:04PM  
Looks like good weather.
 
09/20/2014 07:42AM  
Yes! I might be wearing my shorts after all!
 
09/20/2014 12:24PM  
"PADDLING:
Feel free to bring your canoes or kayaks and your fishing gear. There is no lake to put in by the site but you can go to Lake Independence to paddle."

what about the pond next to the campsite?
 
09/20/2014 12:36PM  
Looking like we will show up on Friday and stay until Sunday. That is if no throws rocks at me or Marco only steals socks.

How about a big pot of chili?
 
mr.barley
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09/20/2014 01:46PM  
quote kanoes: "
what about the pond next to the campsite?"
I was going to ask about that. Is it big enough for a bit of a paddle? If so, I'll probably throw the solo on the truck.
 
09/20/2014 03:41PM  
Maybe JB will check it out and chime in, it looks good sized and right off the road access to the camp.


butthead
 
09/20/2014 04:26PM  
quote GSP: "How about a big pot of chili?"

yes!
 
09/20/2014 04:32PM  
quote butthead: "Maybe JB will check it out and chime in, it looks good sized and right off the road access to the camp.



butthead"

looks a little green too.
 
09/20/2014 08:47PM  
one week from now we will be sitting around a nice campfire. good friends, good cheer, good times.
 
09/20/2014 10:18PM  
OOOHHHHH YYYEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH

butthead
 
09/21/2014 08:36AM  
quote kanoes: "one week from now we will be sitting around a nice campfire. good friends, good cheer, good times."
Don't forget good food.
 
09/21/2014 11:44AM  
A couple of months late on this, but thanks to Butthead's generous loan of some cookware I'll make some Cajun red beans and rice.
 
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09/21/2014 03:09PM  
my kids (5,9,10) wanted me to ask if there are any other kids coming
 
09/21/2014 05:44PM  
quote Canoearoo: "my kids (5,9,10) wanted me to ask if there are any other kids coming "

From the current responses it looks like two grandchildren, as well as pswith5 may be bringing his cutie granddaughter, and mr barley is bring his son. Perhaps a few more last minute campers will make it? I'm afraid I don't know their ages.
 
09/21/2014 07:02PM  
I'll be solo, Tammy has to work. I'll bring my solo canoe, extended forecast is looking good. Exact opposite of what we had in spring.
 
09/21/2014 09:09PM  
quote Merganser: "I'll be solo, Tammy has to work. I'll bring my solo canoe, extended forecast is looking good. Exact opposite of what we had in spring."

Bring some of that experimental liquor
 
09/23/2014 01:31PM  
Weather is going to be Awesome! Come on People, we would love to have more of you join us!
 
09/23/2014 01:43PM  
Is anyone bringing any 4-7th graders?
 
09/23/2014 05:35PM  
quote Trix: "Weather is going to be Awesome! Come on People, we would love to have more of you join us!"

ditto that!
 
09/23/2014 08:09PM  
I just might be there
 
vongnord
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09/23/2014 08:13PM  
Can you get her recipe for us?
 
09/24/2014 06:34AM  
I'll be at my first campsite on my first solo on Saturday night. I'll make a toast and think about all of the fun my internet friends are having at Wing Night.
 
Canoearoo
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09/24/2014 10:02AM  
quote Mesaba: "Is anyone bringing any 4-7th graders?"


My 3 are coming: Kindergarten, 3rd and 5th
 
09/24/2014 05:14PM  
might not be a bad idea to bring bug dope. I was just in my backyard and they were out.
 
09/24/2014 05:34PM  
quote kanoes: "might not be a bad idea to bring bug dope. I was just in my backyard and they were out."


+1 and sunscreen!
 
09/24/2014 05:48PM  
quote maxxbhp: "Bring some of that experimental liquor"


Will do. Gonna have to buy another bottle. :)
 
09/24/2014 06:52PM  
quote kanoes: "might not be a bad idea to bring bug dope. I was just in my backyard and they were out."


good advice..... soccer practice for the girls was horrible. Worst I've seen them all year
 
09/24/2014 08:23PM  
I should be able to make it Sat, the wife can't but if I'm feeling super brave I might bring the little guy (14month) he's never been camping but I figure this is a great opportunity as it's close to home and only one night, plus it's only going to get down to 58 .
 
09/24/2014 08:39PM  
I will be thinking about all of you enjoying this balmy weather.

ENJOY!!!

and note to first time attendees---

make sure you get to Hawbakers dessert concoction she makes in the Dutch oven EARLY in the meal---- its unreal.
 
09/24/2014 10:14PM  
?? Drat double posted
 
09/24/2014 10:14PM  
quote WhiteWolf:

and note to first time attendees---

make sure you get to Hawbakers dessert concoction she makes in the Dutch oven EARLY in the meal---- its unreal.
"

Wow! Thanks Whitewolf. Sorry we will miss seeing you. Now I might have to double the recipe! Haw haw - The recipe - sounds like the Baldwin sisters on The Walton's.

@ducks. Jan & I will be toasting to you along with all the wing nighters. Have a great solo trip!

@izzy! Make it! We miss you!

Two more days! See you soon Kendra & Trix, Jan, Tim, Tony, Pete, and everyone else. Looking forward to seeing y'all!
 
luft
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09/25/2014 04:17AM  
Sorry everyone, but I am going to be a definite no show.

In a stunning turn of events, I am actually headed up to Ely after work on Friday for a quick trip in to the BWCA to try and meet up with my nephew from India who is headed in Friday morning with a friend.
 
09/25/2014 09:38AM  
one...

more...

day!

(for those showing up on Friday)

:)
 
bmaines
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09/25/2014 09:44AM  
What time are you getting there Jan? May be able to sneak out Friday night for a few hours.
 
09/25/2014 10:08AM  
All I'm bringing is an ultralight Advantage with wood gunnels. And a new ultra light Prism. I forgot lifejackets, so bring yours if you want to paddle them.
 
09/25/2014 11:24AM  
@bmaines If I know kanoes (and I know kanoes) he'll be there well before anything that resembles evening. We usually have quite a few there before dinner time on Friday. Come on out it's gonna be awesome!
 
Darcyn
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09/25/2014 11:55AM  
Stop by that group camp this morning.
Have to say nice sight. Great tent options, nice fire pit and great
shelter.
The only thing the site needs is a bunch of BWCA campers and great
weather.
Oh Yea that happens this weekend. PERFECT.
Planning on being their Sat. See you all Then.

Darcyn
 
09/25/2014 12:39PM  
have a great time everyone!!!

I'm on my way to the Gunflint Trail right now

I'll miss seeing you all ... a little :)
 
09/25/2014 12:47PM  
Should be there a little before 9ish, Toshsa shouldn't freeze this camp out.
 
09/25/2014 02:02PM  
I wish I could join in the festivities and finally have a chance to meet some of you fine folks in person. It sounds like an event my wife, 8 year old son and I would truly enjoy.

Unfortunately, we can't make it this time around.

Enjoy the weekend all of you!

JJ
 
09/25/2014 05:14PM  
quote bmaines: "What time are you getting there Jan? May be able to sneak out Friday night for a few hours. "

what merganser said. :)
 
09/25/2014 09:56PM  
alarm set for 7:30 (took the day off). in camp by 10 am. (got some 35th anniversary shopping to do first) :)
 
09/26/2014 06:47AM  
Unless something goes terribly wrong I'll be there sat around noonish. Planning on bringong sloppy joes and buns. I am planning on bringing my solo so if anyone wants to try The Dark Lady out their welcome. Going to bring a coleman two burner stove along and probably a lantern. FRED
 
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09/26/2014 07:26AM  
due to a development at work I may be able to come earlier
 
09/26/2014 08:58AM  
and so, like a dirty shirt, im off. cya there wingers!
 
09/26/2014 02:27PM  
pictures!!!!!!!

 
09/26/2014 03:00PM  
Have a good weekend all, the weather is going to be great for you. It was a tough decision, but I am heading to Ely 'til Monday.
 
09/26/2014 04:37PM  
quote WhiteWolf: "pictures!!!!!!!


"
No pictures. We have all decided that if you want pictures you need to be here! By the way, I am going to miss your chicken wings and your black tights!
 
09/26/2014 04:53PM  
Due to circumstance beyond all our control Izzy court will be held early tonight.
 
TwoByGreenCanoe
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09/26/2014 05:39PM  
How are the mosquitoes?
 
mr.barley
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09/26/2014 08:53PM  
Just did my mapquest...should be there around 1 ... maybe earlier
 
09/26/2014 09:35PM  
Nice to meet you last week in Ely, Darcyn.
 
eOar
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09/26/2014 11:32PM  
We came back early from our BW trip (10:40 Friday night) and plan to come out on Saturday.
 
JimmyJustice
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09/27/2014 09:18AM  
My 11 year old son has a soccer tournament all weekend so I will not make it. Did I mention, I loath soccer? Truth be told, if he knew there was a camping option he would skip the tournament and be at Wingnight learning all sorts of cool things to take back to his scout troupe. Try to have fun without us.
 
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09/27/2014 03:49PM  
Good group out here. Saturday looks to be a mellowed evening And just to clarify this was not kanoes.
 
Canoearoo
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09/27/2014 04:03PM  
We are almost there if we would just stop hitting red lights
 
sleepnbag
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09/27/2014 05:02PM  
quote adam: "Good group out here. Saturday looks to be a mellowed evening And just to clarify this was not kanoes. "


Yes! I should have said that right away; not kanoes. Jan is always on his best behavior around our boys! :)
 
Darcyn
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09/27/2014 05:10PM  
Should be out their in a little bit.

Darcyn
 
Canoearoo
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09/27/2014 07:31PM  
That was a lot of fun, thank you everyone for putting it together.
 
eOar
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09/27/2014 10:39PM  
We had a nice time at the potluck! The weather was great. It was nice to put faces to the screen names.

Andy, I now have healthy respect for cute little dogs! ;)

-Chuck



 
09/28/2014 01:07AM  
Just got home, what a great group, always nice meeting new people.

Thanks to Kendra, Trix, Tim, JB, Jan, Izzy, Adam and any one else who helps put these wing camp out's together, It's nice having a second family, Dena, Tosha and me had a fun weekend and can't wait to see everyone again.
 
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09/28/2014 06:38AM  
Sounds like a fun time. Can't wait to see pictures.
 
mr.barley
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09/28/2014 02:07PM  
As usual, it was a great time. Met some new people and touched base with old friends. Lots of canoe and route talk. My son (spanky as trix would call him) and I got home about an hour ago and we're all unpacked and watching the packers/bears.
We're already looking forward to next fall's wingnight. Maybe I can convince Mrs. Barley to come next year.
 
09/28/2014 02:27PM  
thank you adam, thank you to the wingnight committee, thank you old friends and now some new friends. great time, awesome group camp (best one yet), amazing weather, great food as usual. and thank you bob for the blu-rays!
 
mr.barley
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09/28/2014 02:43PM  
quote Dennisal: "Sounds like a fun time. Can't wait to see pictures."
As is usually the case, I forgot my camera again this year. I know zulu took a bunch of pictures as did butthead. Butthead left wingnight for a trip, so I doubt he'll be posting any soon.
 
09/28/2014 03:47PM  
quote adam: "Good group out here. Saturday looks to be a mellowed evening And just to clarify this was not kanoes. "


Absolutely not Jan!!
 
09/28/2014 07:01PM  
That was pretty cool. I'm startin' to think some of that stuff's not gonna get unpacked right away.

Exclusive wing night photo

hahahahahahaha
 
09/28/2014 08:54PM  

Finally hit the road at 10:30 AM and arrived home at 7:30 PM. Lucy says she loved Wing Night and wants to come back. This event was well worth the drive. So much fellowship and laughs. This one is gonna be hard to beat. Thanks to the WG Committee and those who attended.
 
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09/28/2014 09:16PM  
This was my first wing night. I really enjoyed meeting everyone. The food was excellent, the weather nice but it is the people that make the event. It was a special pleasure to meet BeaV. Hats off to those that made long drives to get there. Thanks to those who put lots of effort in to make it happen.
 
09/29/2014 11:04AM  
Had a great time as usual. Thanks to the committee for all your hard work. Was fun to talk paddling with hobbydog, lars, fog51 and others. Was fun to see Izzy, Butthead and AndySG who came from the east and nice to see Zulu who came down from Ely. Several new faces to Wing Night including Maxxbhp who tells many a good joke. In Izzy court it was decided not to do a spring wing night in the cities... I'd encourage anybody that can to plan trips and whatever around next September. It is a great time! Welcome odan to the website and eOar... Man! There was a lot of people... Canoearoo has an awesome family... It's good to see kids with bwca.com t shirts. :) The only disappointment was our phone call to Suncatcher didn't work out so no hog call.
 
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09/29/2014 11:32AM  
my kids had an amazing time. Honestly they weren't looking forward to coming but now they say they want to come every time
 
eOar
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09/29/2014 11:41AM  
Cindy - you're kids were great, and so well behaved! Good to finally meet you and your hubby. Maybe next year we'll bring our grand kids!
And thanks for the tent sleeping advice you gave my wife.

Who had the SR Deep Creek there? Sharp boat! I wish we could have talked.

And I missed BeaV! I would love to see his movie someday.
 
09/29/2014 12:01PM  






























Thanks to everyone involved with this September's Wingnight. Everything was great. The people, the food, the weather, the location with the Barn and the prizes donated by Adam. I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope for another next year, same time and place.
My favorite part was meeting and playing with AndySG's Beagle Lucy.
 
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09/29/2014 12:52PM  

It looks like another fun time was had. It must have been the second best place to be on such a great weekend. : )

 
09/29/2014 05:05PM  
I snuck in and left under the cover of darkness Saturday...so I regret I didn't have much time to meet new folks. I enjoyed hearing some other people's stories this time especially the one about "the guy who got lost in the Quetico". I won't name names, though :)
 
09/29/2014 08:07PM  
thanks for the great photos Zulu!
 
09/30/2014 02:24AM  
I really enjoyed meeting old friends and meeting some new folks, Thanks so much to all who got this organized an picked such a cool place, would have been cooler had we had to paddle into the meeting place, but a great time was had. FRED
 
09/30/2014 11:05AM  


Had a great time! Thanks for the committee for putting this together again. It was great to see some old friends again and to meet new ones!

It's a beautiful campsite and hope we will be there again for next fall.

Someone left this pumpkin laying around so I had to do something to it!

 
Grandma L
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09/30/2014 10:30PM  
Zulu - Great photos - thanks and Hawbakers - Great Pumpkin!
 
Canoearoo
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09/30/2014 11:13PM  
I think I missed it.. who got the paddle?
 
10/01/2014 03:09AM  
eOar; The Dark Lady [Savage River Deep Creek Solo] lives in my pole shed when we're not out on the lakes togather. FRED
 
10/01/2014 06:01AM  
quote Canoearoo: "I think I missed it.. who got the paddle?"

its getting sent to kevlars family.
 
10/01/2014 06:08AM  
Sat. night toast to my Wing Night friends. First solo was a huge success. Will post more info when I have time and maybe even a full trip report.
 
10/01/2014 09:15AM  
quote ducks: "Sat. night toast to my Wing Night friends. First solo was a huge success. Will post more info when I have time and maybe even a full trip report. "




Nice Ducks...I wish I had me a dog to take on trips.
 
10/01/2014 12:02PM  
quote Doughboy12: "
quote ducks: "Sat. night toast to my Wing Night friends. First solo was a huge success. Will post more info when I have time and maybe even a full trip report. "




Nice Ducks...I wish I had me a dog to take on trips."
I thought Lindyliar was your dog:)
 
10/01/2014 12:55PM  
quote housty9: "
quote Doughboy12: "
quote ducks: "Sat. night toast to my Wing Night friends. First solo was a huge success. Will post more info when I have time and maybe even a full trip report. "





Nice Ducks...I wish I had me a dog to take on trips."
I thought Lindyliar was your dog:)"

That's funny...cause I had that in the post originally...lol
 
10/01/2014 06:06PM  
quote ducks: "Sat. night toast to my Wing Night friends. First solo was a huge success. Will post more info when I have time and maybe even a full trip report. "

glad it went well, and great photo.
 
10/05/2014 06:43PM  
Sure glad we had our wingnight campout last weekend and not this weekend. A little wet and windy for sure. However, with the nice barn we had for the potluck and shelter we would have been just fine. We would have just had to bring more layers and the rain gear.

I have been so darn busy with work that I have not taken the time to post on here. Great to see all the wonderful old and new faces of our awesome group! Thanks everybody for all the wonderful food everybody provided, great fellowship (including the great jokes around the campfire) and , Adam for his donations and for bringing us all together as a Family!
Looking forward to seeing many more of you at our next wingnight or mini wingnight, whichever the case may be!

 
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