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bobbwca

02/05/2017 05:27PM

Once again I'll be hosting the Rockford, IL wing night! This year's event will be May 5-7. If you're reading this, you are invited.

The location is 6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL 61109. I will have signs up directing you into the park. A weekend of canoeing the Kishwaukee River and hanging out with other great people from this site! Saturday we will have a potluck dinner so bring a dish to pass. If you're interested, post here :)

We will do a trip down the Kishwakee Saturday before the potluck.

Bob

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Wally13

02/05/2017 10:59PM

Bob,

Thanks for organizing this Rockford Wing Night.

I couldn't make it last year as I am a Agricultural Chemical salesman and I was busy with corn and soybean planting and spraying in my sales territory west of Rockford.

I will try and make it this year depending on how busy it is the first weekend in May.

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blutofish1

02/06/2017 08:14AM

I will be attending. Thanks Bob

blutofish

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mirth

02/06/2017 10:44AM

Hey! For the first time it looks like I don't have a conflict on the calendar! I may make this one & have one or more of the kids in tow.

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"

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awbrown

02/06/2017 10:54AM

Hope to make it this year. Thanks for hosting, Bob.

I set a goal of losing 10 lbs. this year. I only have 15 left to lose.

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butthead

02/06/2017 11:04AM

If your asking for RSVP's put me and Sam on the list.

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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Tony

02/06/2017 07:17PM

I put it on the calendar. And once again thanks for hosting.

tony

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AndySG

02/07/2017 09:59AM

Thanks Bob. Planning to be there.

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Chicagored

02/07/2017 03:57PM

What Andy said!

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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Corsair

02/07/2017 08:25PM

I am going to try hard to make this!

I will bring the dutch oven for a meal!

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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HansSolo

02/07/2017 09:55PM

Count me in Bob! The Mrs. is scheduled to work that weekend, (such is the life of a nurse), but she will attempt to get off for the event!

Hans Solo

Water reflects not only clouds and trees and cliffs, but all the infinite variations of mind and spirit we bring to it. – Sigurd Olson

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blutofish1

02/10/2017 10:32AM

bump

blutofish

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SunCatcher

02/10/2017 08:00PM

Bob, No Promise...but I am going to see if I can make this one.
Not sure how it balances with the rest of my life, but I am going to try and upset the balance and get over for this one!

SunCatcher

"WWJD"

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butthead

02/10/2017 10:17PM

Sunny, any weight I could toss on the pile? Sure be nice to hang with ya some.

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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SunCatcher

02/11/2017 10:04AM

quote butthead: "Sunny, any weight I could toss on the pile? Sure be nice to hang with ya some.

butthead"

Was informed this am niece graduation on 6th. WAR Department says I need to be at graduation, according to General Charlene!

Damn it!!!!

"WWJD"

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OldFingers57

02/11/2017 03:51PM

I am hoping to make it for this years Wingnight. I was unable to last year do to work, but I am off for this years.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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sueb2b

02/12/2017 08:02AM

I'm hoping the schedule works out and I can attend.

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rdgbwca

02/12/2017 08:15PM

Hi. I am pretty new to the message board. Can you explain what a wingnight is? Why is it scheduled from May5-7 if it is just one night?

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blutofish1

02/13/2017 01:10PM

It's actually all weekend starting Friday late afternoon and ending Sunday. I drive from Indy to attend this. Well worth my time.

blutofish

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sueb2b

02/13/2017 04:08PM

quote rdgbwca: "Hi. I am pretty new to the message board. Can you explain what a wingnight is? Why is it scheduled from May5-7 if it is just one night?"

Sat night has a potluck, but there will be people camping Fri-Sun.

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rdgbwca

02/13/2017 04:18PM

Ok. So it is kind of a group camp out then? According to google maps the address is right in the middle of three different county forest preserves. Do people camp at one of the forest preserves? It also seems very close to rt 39.

I have heard good things about paddling the Kishwaukee river. Where would people put in and take out at?

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Chicagored

02/13/2017 04:45PM

Bob, the sponsor of this weekend, is part of a club that owns land along the river near the forest preserves. There is ample area for whoever comes to pitch a tent and there are outhouses. Anyone who comes is invited for one day or the weekend.

Saturday morning, when everyone gets around to it, a caravan is organized to ferry those who are going to a spot up the river, from which the participants paddle down the river and take out at the campsite. There are then cars available to get you back upriver to pick up your car.

There is always a group campfire, lots of storytelling, some music, some knowledge sharing, and a lot of eating. Did I mention some drinking may go on?
There are often children around so it is family friendly.

Since this started we have always been treated to good weather, and great company.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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awbrown

02/13/2017 05:55PM

quote rdgbwca: "
I have heard good things about paddling the Kishwaukee river. Where would people put in and take out at?"

The put in is at a boat landing in a city park in Cherry Valley, Illinois. Plenty of parking. No worries about your vehicle being left there.

I set a goal of losing 10 lbs. this year. I only have 15 left to lose.

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bobbwca

02/13/2017 07:08PM

quote rdgbwca: "Ok. So it is kind of a group camp out then? According to google maps the address is right in the middle of three different county forest preserves. Do people camp at one of the forest preserves? It also seems very close to rt 39.

I have heard good things about paddling the Kishwaukee river. Where would people put in and take out at?"

You are correct. It's surrounded by forest preserves. It's basically a private forest preserve consisting of 74 acres and two hundred feet of frontage along the Kishwaukee river. Plenty of room for everyone!

Bob

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blutofish1

02/21/2017 10:47AM

BUMP

blutofish

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plumbbob

02/21/2017 03:44PM

Thanks for hosting another years great event. I hope to make it up for the weekend

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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nojobro

02/21/2017 07:11PM

quote blutofish1: " It's actually all weekend starting Friday late afternoon and ending Sunday. I drive from Indy to attend this. Well worth my time. "

That pic is from a while back!

Nice memories

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nojobro

02/21/2017 07:11PM

Bob...I don't know if we can come yet. I put it in my calendar though

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Bonvicken

02/22/2017 08:20AM

Sounds like we're gonna have a crew! Me n Gunner will be there, I'll bring the smoker some pork butts!

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sueb2b

02/22/2017 08:41AM

quote blutofish1: " It's actually all weekend starting Friday late afternoon and ending Sunday. I drive from Indy to attend this. Well worth my time. "

Fun pic. I'm wearing the same sweatshirt today, amusingly enough. (Just noticed that; hadn't looked closely at the pic before.)

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mirth

02/22/2017 02:35PM

quote mirth: "Hey! For the first time it looks like I don't have a conflict on the calendar! I may make this one & have one or more of the kids in tow."

Cosmically, it would figure that something would come up.... Now our troop's annual pancake breakfast is that Saturday. I tell you, one of these times I'm gonna make one of these things.

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"

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Canoe42

02/22/2017 03:05PM

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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Canoe42

02/22/2017 03:05PM

Come up after the breakfast.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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mirth

02/27/2017 04:13PM

quote Canoe42: "
Come up after the breakfast."

I just might....

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"

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blutofish1

03/05/2017 06:58AM

Bumpity bump

blutofish

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bobbwca

03/20/2017 08:00PM

Bump

Bob

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scat

03/22/2017 03:31AM

If I'm up to it, I'll try to make it. I'd like to talk my partner into coming. Definitely a good time. If I'm coming I'm bringing jerk chicken wings and drumsticks. Hope to you there on Saturday at least.

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Bonvicken

03/22/2017 09:37AM

I'll continue the tradition of bringing the smoker and a couple pork butts.
Regarding the Saturday paddle, since we did the South Branch last year, any preferences on South Branch vs. Baumann put-in? Gunner likes the South Branch bridge...

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blutofish1

04/10/2017 03:50AM

Bump, I will be frying fish for the pot luck.

blutofish

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sueb2b

04/10/2017 11:39AM

"Gunner likes the South Branch bridge..."

Some of us missed his award-winning dive.

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cowdoc

04/10/2017 06:51PM

Is the launch at Bauman Park off Walnut?......just curious

"What could happen?"

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Bonvicken

04/10/2017 07:06PM

quote sueb2b: "
"Gunner likes the South Branch bridge..."

Some of us missed his award-winning dive."

It was impressive!

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Bonvicken

04/10/2017 07:07PM

quote cowdoc: "Is the launch at Bauman Park off Walnut?......just curious
"

Could be at Baumann, or last year we did the South Branch and put in at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve on Blomberg Road. Whichever folks want to do...

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Bonvicken

04/10/2017 07:11PM

quote blutofish1: " Bump, I will be frying fish for the pot luck. "

YUM!!!!!!

Louisiana crappie?

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cowdoc

04/10/2017 07:17PM

quote Bonvicken: "
quote cowdoc: "Is the launch at Bauman Park off Walnut?......just curious
"

Could be at Baumann, or last year we did the South Branch and put in at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve on Blomberg Road. Whichever folks want to do..."

Thanks.....I see that one too.

"What could happen?"

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plumbbob

04/21/2017 03:45PM

Looking like I might not be able to make it up there. Don't know for sure yet.

If do I might need a lot of help.
I tore my rotator cuff at work last month and I have to wear this thing til the week after wing night.

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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butthead

04/21/2017 05:00PM

quote plumbbob: "Looking like I might not be able to make it up there. Don't know for sure yet.
If do I might need a lot of help.
I tore my rotator cuff at work last month and I have to wear this thing til the week after wing night. "

I'm sure plenty of help is available, I can answer for mine positively.

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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plumbbob

04/21/2017 05:20PM

quote butthead: "
quote plumbbob: "Looking like I might not be able to make it up there. Don't know for sure yet.
If do I might need a lot of help.
I tore my rotator cuff at work last month and I have to wear this thing til the week after wing night. "

I'm sure plenty of help is available, I can answer for mine positively.

butthead"

Thanks Butthead.

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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IceColdGold

04/22/2017 04:50AM

Sucks getting old.

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plumbbob

04/22/2017 06:25AM

Yes it does

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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Kiporby

04/25/2017 06:20PM

I will probably come just Friday night and through Saturday afternoon.

There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey

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blutofish1

04/26/2017 04:31AM

quote plumbbob: "
quote butthead: "
quote plumbbob: "Looking like I might not be able to make it up there. Don't know for sure yet.
If do I might need a lot of help.
I tore my rotator cuff at work last month and I have to wear this thing til the week after wing night. "

I'm sure plenty of help is available, I can answer for mine positively.

butthead"

Another helper here Bob.
Thanks Butthead. "

blutofish

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Kiporby

04/27/2017 04:11PM

Any idea on how many kids might be coming? If there are several kids along, I might have Lauren come with. If it is mostly just adults drinking it will just be me.

There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey

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blutofish1

04/30/2017 05:06AM

BUMP

blutofish

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sueb2b

05/03/2017 04:43AM

Not sure if I'm going to get out there Fri night or Sat morning, but still planning on coming.

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bobbwca

05/03/2017 05:23AM

Those that want to paddle Saturday should bring an extra set of clothes in a water tight container just incase something happens. The water is cold. We had frost this morning. The river is also running high, but still within its banks. Cya all Friday or Saturday!

Bob

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Kiporby

05/03/2017 12:32PM

Are dogs welcome?

When are folks mostly arriving on Friday?

There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey

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blutofish1

05/03/2017 01:16PM

quote Kiporby: "Are dogs welcome?

When are folks mostly arriving on Friday?"

Kip, I will be bringing my pup and usually arrive between 4 & 5 PM

blutofish

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Bonvicken

05/03/2017 01:39PM

quote Kiporby: "Are dogs welcome?

When are folks mostly arriving on Friday?"

Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome. My old Brittany Gunner will be there...he's a bit surly toward other dogs but he's basically harmless. I'll be at the park by 2pm.

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bobbwca

05/03/2017 06:19PM

quote Kiporby: "Are dogs welcome?

When are folks mostly arriving on Friday?"

I'm planning on being out there early Friday. I have some work to get done. If I leave to go to store the gate would be open.

Bob

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bobbwca

05/03/2017 06:19PM

quote Kiporby: "Are dogs welcome?

When are folks mostly arriving on Friday?"

I'm planning on being out there early Friday. I have some work to get done. If I leave to go to store the gate would be open.

Bob

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Tony

05/03/2017 07:00PM

Planning on being there about 1 pm. Looking forward to agood weekend. Anyone have space in a canoe for the river trip?

tony

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bobbwca

05/04/2017 05:14PM

I'll have room for you Tony

Bob

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Tony

05/05/2017 06:22AM

quote bobbwca: "I'll have room for you Tony"

sounds great see you if a few hours.

tony

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blutofish1

05/05/2017 07:04AM

See ya around 2:30

blutofish

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plumbbob

05/05/2017 07:46AM

I am going to try and be up there around 3 or so.

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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Wally13

05/05/2017 09:08AM

Wish I could make it.

Just a busy time of year for me. I am a agricultural chemical co. rep and we will be planting corn this weekend east of Rockford. Finally starting to dry out.

Have fun and take some pics. I can't wait to retire in a couple of years and be able to attend Rockford Wing Nights. The Pecatonica River is a great paddle and the camaraderie can not be beat.

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Bonvicken

05/07/2017 11:32AM

If anyone ended up with an extra iPhone it's mine...please contact me.

Thanks,

George

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sueb2b

05/07/2017 02:04PM

Not me, George, sorry.

Other than not getting a new phone as a bonus prize, I had a great time.

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blutofish1

05/07/2017 03:06PM

Another great weekend. Thanks everyone for the good time.

blutofish

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butthead

05/07/2017 03:58PM

Arrived early Friday and promptly broke Bob"s mower. My way of getting him to have a beer with me! Fun had, excellent Bluegill dinner! Many lies told.
Thanks!

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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maxxbhp

05/07/2017 04:12PM

I'm devastated that I couldn't make it. This is a premier event and I had a perfect attendance record. I don't remember all of it but I know I was there, I have photos.

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard

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awbrown

05/07/2017 06:41PM

Sorry that I couldn't attend this year. I have a ton of new Sven and Ole jokes, too. Oh well, there's always next year.

I set a goal of losing 10 lbs. this year. I only have 15 left to lose.

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plumbbob

05/07/2017 07:15PM

Sorry I couldn't stick around. I made it back home and I am highly medicated now and will try to make again next year

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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Bonvicken

05/07/2017 07:20PM

quote Bonvicken: "If anyone ended up with an extra iPhone it's mine...please contact me.

Thanks,

George
"

Found it, never mind. Great time with you all this weekend!

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Bonvicken

05/07/2017 07:23PM

quote blutofish1: " Another great weekend. Thanks everyone for the good time. "

Great time, great people! Looking forward to seeing everybody next time!

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Tony

05/07/2017 09:20PM

Thanks everybody had another great wing nite weekend. See everyone next year.

Tony

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MagicPaddler

05/08/2017 06:01AM

Had a good time. The grounds were spotless. I walked the trails around the camping area and down by the river. Everything was well maintained. It is a beautiful place and the weekend was spent with nice people. It made a good spring time break.
Thanks Bob for hosting.

The question of the day is Freedom or Socialism?? MagicPaddler

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QueticoMike

05/08/2017 07:00AM

Sounds like a good time all the way around!

I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike

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Kiporby

05/08/2017 10:24AM

Great time. Thanks Bob for hosting! Good to see everyone and great stories were shared. Lauren had a nice tell as well. Thank you all for being so welcoming to her as well. She can be rather social once she warms up.

There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey

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blutofish1

05/08/2017 10:46AM

Thank you everyone for havin patience with Peyton. He's a good boy just young.

blutofish

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Bonvicken

05/08/2017 02:06PM

quote blutofish1: " Thank you everyone for havin patience with Peyton. He's a good boy just young. "

Tony, the only one of us that needed more patience with Peyton was Gunner! He's a great pup??!

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butthead

05/08/2017 02:20PM

quote blutofish1: " Thank you everyone for havin patience with Peyton. He's a good boy just young. "

I hope you didn't mind my lack of patience around the fish fryer!

butthead

PS: Bob's new bees!

And stuff,

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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QuietWaters

05/08/2017 05:21PM

Sorry I couldn't make it for my usual "few minutes". Our daughter has been down with a serious illness and things just piled up.

Did any of you get on the river? If so, any good stories to tell?

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