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05/01/2018 03:26PM |
Tony: "rdgbwca: "Bonvicken:
Word of caution on the smoker...there’s no electricity at the park, so hopefully your smoker isn’t electric!"
I am leaning towards coming out on Saturday evening with the family (I have Little League games that end Saturday afternoon.)
As a newbie, I have some questions. I see that there is no electricity.
Is there an outhouse or other bathroom facility?
Are there picnic tables?
Plenty of room for a six person tent?
Thanks"
There is an outhouse
Picnic tables yes tables are all on one cement slab
Plenty of room for 100 six person tents
Tony "
Correction: TWO outhouses! And he's not exaggerating on the 100 tents.
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05/02/2018 04:17PM |
bfurlow: "I will say the same as I usually do. I will try to make it out there at some point during the weekend. I have a lot of kids activities/scout things to work around, so we will see what the schedule brings. Would love to make it out there!"
Brandon -If you are going to make it for paddling on Sat. you can use my solo boat.
Various family issues have cropped up and there is no way I can get out there.
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05/02/2018 05:28PM |
plumbbob: "Sorry I haven't responded til now. But I was hoping to be able to make it this weekend but my knee is not cooperating.
I just went to the doctor on Monday and he said that the one that they put in me two years ago is bad and needs replaced. So I am very discouraged, lucky if I can get out and even get a line this year.
Everyone have fun and enjoy the great weather this weekend and take lots of pictures and share them when you can.
Thanks again and everyone be safe and have fun."
I hope it is still under warrantee.
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05/02/2018 02:04PM |
I just went to the doctor on Monday and he said that the one that they put in me two years ago is bad and needs replaced. So I am very discouraged, lucky if I can get out and even get a line this year.
Everyone have fun and enjoy the great weather this weekend and take lots of pictures and share them when you can.
Thanks again and everyone be safe and have fun.
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03/23/2018 03:25PM |
butthead
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03/23/2018 08:41AM |
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04/21/2018 08:18AM |
Hope everyone has a great time!
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04/04/2018 06:24AM |
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04/06/2018 12:24PM |
will be there. do you need anything besides fish?
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04/04/2018 05:25PM |
blutofish1: " George, what time will you be there on the 4th ?"
Hadn’t really given it much thought. I’ll probably take the afternoon off, be there early afternoon. Earlier if someone needs me to be.
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04/13/2018 04:27PM |
bobbwca: "Those asking for directions, I'll add some landmarks. The Cherry Valley fire station 2 is on the corner where you turn south onto 42nd st. The fire station address is 4919 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Head south on 42nd street until you see the dead end sign. Turn left towards white house. Follow gravel road through gate heading East for about .5 miles and you'll be there.
"
Word of warning, if you plug in the Lithuanian Park address, it'll take you to the south end of Kishwaukee Forest Preserve. You'd have to bushwhack from there. It has been done but not recommended.
Best to GPS the fire station and go from there. I'll put a flying moose near the dead end so newbies will know they're on the right track.
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04/13/2018 04:27PM |
bobbwca: "Those asking for directions, I'll add some landmarks. The Cherry Valley fire station 2 is on the corner where you turn south onto 42nd st. The fire station address is 4919 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Head south on 42nd street until you see the dead end sign. Turn left towards white house. Follow gravel road through gate heading East for about .5 miles and you'll be there.
"
Word of warning, if you plug in the Lithuanian Park address, it'll take you to the south end of Kishwaukee Forest Preserve. You'd have to bushwhack from there. It has been done but not recommended.
Best to GPS the fire station and go from there. I'll put a flying moose near the dead end so newbies will know they're on the right track.
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04/26/2018 02:35PM |
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04/26/2018 02:45PM |
Canoe42: "Might I add, Saturday is "Cinco de Mayo." Oh the possibilities."
As a newcomer to the event I'm hoping my paddle partner Jose Cuervo would be welcome as well? Its a lot shorter tip for him to Rockford then to the BW from Margaretville.
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04/26/2018 04:09PM |
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04/27/2018 12:03PM |
Bonvicken: "bobbwca: "Those asking for directions, I'll add some landmarks. The Cherry Valley fire station 2 is on the corner where you turn south onto 42nd st. The fire station address is 4919 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Head south on 42nd street until you see the dead end sign. Turn left towards white house. Follow gravel road through gate heading East for about .5 miles and you'll be there.
"
Word of warning, if you plug in the Lithuanian Park address, it'll take you to the south end of Kishwaukee Forest Preserve. You'd have to bushwhack from there. It has been done but not recommended.
Best to GPS the fire station and go from there. I'll put a flying moose near the dead end so newbies will know they're on the right track."
butthead
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03/21/2018 04:46PM |
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03/21/2018 04:47PM |
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03/21/2018 04:53PM |
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05/04/2018 01:15PM |
Canoe42: "plumbbob: "Sorry I haven't responded til now. But I was hoping to be able to make it this weekend but my knee is not cooperating.
I just went to the doctor on Monday and he said that the one that they put in me two years ago is bad and needs replaced. So I am very discouraged, lucky if I can get out and even get a line this year.
Everyone have fun and enjoy the great weather this weekend and take lots of pictures and share them when you can.
Thanks again and everyone be safe and have fun."
I hope it is still under warrantee."
It is not. I have to go through all of the same bullshit and then some for the doctors this time around. I am going to Iowa City University hospital so new doctor and new hospital. They are saying about 6 to 9 months for recovery time.
Looks like I might have to learn to sew or something.
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04/30/2018 07:35AM |
nctry: "I am very limited what I can do after surgery. I'm supposed to take it super easy for a few weeks. But hey, it might be what I need..."
If you make it you can stay in this, on a cot, no crawling in and out.
butthead
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04/30/2018 03:42PM |
maxxbhp: "The forecast shows rain Wednesday and Thursday, I don't know the Kish like Bob and George do but I'd keep an eye on that. "
Kish is pretty low at present, pretty sure we'll be in good shape. Saturday's forecast is sunny and 67!
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04/30/2018 03:42PM |
maxxbhp: "The forecast shows rain Wednesday and Thursday, I don't know the Kish like Bob and George do but I'd keep an eye on that. "
Kish is pretty low at present, pretty sure we'll be in good shape. Saturday's forecast is sunny and 67!
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04/30/2018 04:23PM |
Bonvicken:
Word of caution on the smoker...there’s no electricity at the park, so hopefully your smoker isn’t electric!"
I am leaning towards coming out on Saturday evening with the family (I have Little League games that end Saturday afternoon.)
As a newbie, I have some questions. I see that there is no electricity.
Is there an outhouse or other bathroom facility?
Are there picnic tables?
Plenty of room for a six person tent?
Thanks
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03/01/2018 08:17PM |
Who else will be there?
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04/16/2018 06:16AM |
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04/10/2018 07:44AM |
6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL.
42.181789 -89.006745
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04/10/2018 08:32AM |
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04/10/2018 10:46AM |
cowdoc: "I may come, and if I decide to bring a canoe, what do I need to paddle on Illinois water.....this Usage Stamp thingy?? Can I buy it at a gas station, or is this a on-line purchase? It would probably be a last minute decision, so fill me in on this process please."
Because it is considered a "usage stamp" and not a registration, Illinois wants out of state registered canoe users to purchase a stamp. The cost is $6 for the first 3 paddle craft and $3 for additional vessels.
The stamp can be purchased at any location that sells Illinois fishing licenses, such as bait shops, Walmart, sporting goods stores, etc. It is supposed to be affixed to the boat either inside or outside.
You will need the following information: Some sort of personal identification and Make, model, color and VIN # of your craft.
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03/09/2018 07:04AM |
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02/12/2018 11:35AM |
blutofish1: "awbrown: "So far, so good. Count me in."
Be good to see you Art."
Hope to see you as well. I've got a lot of new jokes. Lol.
I've missed the last 2 years because my grandson's middle school quiz bowl team kept making the national finals. Now he's in high school and no quiz bowl, so I should be able to make it.
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02/10/2018 03:47PM |
Who's in?
George
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02/12/2018 12:59PM |
Hans Solo
(A few pics from past years & paddling "The Kish")
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02/10/2018 04:50PM |
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02/10/2018 06:43PM |
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02/11/2018 03:53PM |
awbrown: "So far, so good. Count me in."
Be good to see you Art.
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02/11/2018 03:49PM |
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02/10/2018 05:13PM |
Tony
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02/11/2018 05:59AM |
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02/11/2018 09:42AM |
I added this to the private wingnite forum so it does not get misplaced.
butthead
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03/17/2018 04:27PM |
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03/23/2018 02:40PM |
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03/23/2018 02:45PM |
AndySG: "Planning on it George."
Sweet. Land of Lincoln will be well represented!
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03/23/2018 06:50PM |
butthead: "For prospective DO chiefs, I will bring 4 DO's and gear for experimentation.
butthead"
oooh, Dutch Oven Boudin, anyone????!
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03/23/2018 07:19PM |
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03/23/2018 07:25PM |
scat: "I seem to fondly remember Little Feat by the fire. I am trying to rally up a punk rock band, if not, jerk chicken wings are a possibility. We’ll see how it goes. Cheers till then."
fireside punk. cool.
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03/23/2018 07:27PM |
Nothing can soothe the pain like a man with a guitar who you can sing Little Feat with by a campfire. My vision is nicking Ramones songs at the beat of a carpenter's pencil.
Cheers, scat
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04/01/2018 02:24PM |
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04/10/2018 12:20PM |
MagicPaddler: "We have some new people interested and they need to know where the place is. If you put the address in Bing or Google maps it will get you close. The camping area is down a long gravel road. If you put the numbers in the mapping program it will go to the camping area.
6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL.
42.181789 -89.006745
"
A few signs would also help for first time visitors.
butthead
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04/10/2018 02:21PM |
awbrown: "cowdoc: "I may come, and if I decide to bring a canoe, what do I need to paddle on Illinois water.....this Usage Stamp thingy?? Can I buy it at a gas station, or is this a on-line purchase? It would probably be a last minute decision, so fill me in on this process please."
Because it is considered a "usage stamp" and not a registration, Illinois wants out of state registered canoe users to purchase a stamp. The cost is $6 for the first 3 paddle craft and $3 for additional vessels.
The stamp can be purchased at any location that sells Illinois fishing licenses, such as bait shops, Walmart, sporting goods stores, etc. It is supposed to be affixed to the boat either inside or outside.
You will need the following information: Some sort of personal identification and Make, model, color and VIN # of your craft."
Thank you
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04/10/2018 03:29PM |
MagicPaddler: "We have some new people interested and they need to know where the place is. If you put the address in Bing or Google maps it will get you close. The camping area is down a long gravel road. If you put the numbers in the mapping program it will go to the camping area.
6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL.
42.181789 -89.006745
"
Hello all! Newcomer here, turned on to RWN by " Magic" and would love to attend ! Hoping to attend for the paddle Saturday and the overnight. I'm a newbie to "hanging "as well and hope to hook up with others for some tips! I see by some of the posts, there is also a "food" element to this get together. Would love to contribute if I could. I have a great smoker that loves to be fill with tasty treats, as well as enjoy preparing a variety of venison treats
I look forward to meeting some other local members !
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04/10/2018 04:35PM |
Flatlandpaddler:
Hello all! Newcomer here, turned on to RWN by " Magic" and would love to attend ! Hoping to attend for the paddle Saturday and the overnight. I'm a newbie to "hanging "as well and hope to hook up with others for some tips! I see by some of the posts, there is also a "food" element to this get together. Would love to contribute if I could. I have a great smoker that loves to be fill with tasty treats, as well as enjoy preparing a variety of venison treats
I look forward to meeting some other local members !
"
Do people paddle on Sunday as well?
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04/12/2018 01:11PM |
Flatlandpaddler: "Welcome to the board. I'm not a local but, live in central In. I' ll be there Friday afternoon and looking forward to meeting you. It's a good time or I wouldn't drive 5 hours to attend. I will be bringing a deep fryer and fish.MagicPaddler: "We have some new people interested and they need to know where the place is. If you put the address in Bing or Google maps it will get you close. The camping area is down a long gravel road. If you put the numbers in the mapping program it will go to the camping area.
6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL.
42.181789 -89.006745
"
Hello all! Newcomer here, turned on to RWN by " Magic" and would love to attend ! Hoping to attend for the paddle Saturday and the overnight. I'm a newbie to "hanging "as well and hope to hook up with others for some tips! I see by some of the posts, there is also a "food" element to this get together. Would love to contribute if I could. I have a great smoker that loves to be fill with tasty treats, as well as enjoy preparing a variety of venison treats
I look forward to meeting some other local members !
"
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04/12/2018 02:23PM |
Flatlandpaddler: "DMagicPaddler: "We have some new people interested and they need to know where the place is. If you put the address in Bing or Google maps it will get you close. The camping area is down a long gravel road. If you put the numbers in the mapping program it will go to the camping area.
6802 42nd st. Rockford, IL.
42.181789 -89.006745
"
Hello all! Newcomer here, turned on to RWN by " Magic" and would love to attend ! Hoping to attend for the paddle Saturday and the overnight. I'm a newbie to "hanging "as well and hope to hook up with others for some tips! I see by some of the posts, there is also a "food" element to this get together. Would love to contribute if I could. I have a great smoker that loves to be fill with tasty treats, as well as enjoy preparing a variety of venison treats
I look forward to meeting some other local members !
"
Woo-hoo, Barbecue!
Word of caution on the smoker...there’s no electricity at the park, so hopefully your smoker isn’t electric!
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04/12/2018 03:46PM |
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04/12/2018 07:53PM |
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04/21/2018 07:09PM |
Wish you could make it Sue.
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04/21/2018 07:13PM |
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04/22/2018 05:07PM |
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04/29/2018 11:31PM |
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04/30/2018 05:01PM |
rdgbwca: "Bonvicken:
Word of caution on the smoker...there’s no electricity at the park, so hopefully your smoker isn’t electric!"
I am leaning towards coming out on Saturday evening with the family (I have Little League games that end Saturday afternoon.)
As a newbie, I have some questions. I see that there is no electricity.
Is there an outhouse or other bathroom facility?
Are there picnic tables?
Plenty of room for a six person tent?
Thanks"
There is an outhouse
Picnic tables yes tables are all on one cement slab
Plenty of room for 100 six person tents
Tony
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04/29/2018 01:39PM |
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04/29/2018 02:19PM |
rdgbwca: "Do people paddle on Sunday as well?"
Sometimes!
It can depend on weather conditions, river levels, and if there are any other members interested in paddling on Sunday and/or willing to shuttle cars.
Hans Solo
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04/29/2018 03:39PM |
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04/29/2018 03:42PM |
butthead: "Bonvicken: "bobbwca: "Those asking for directions, I'll add some landmarks. The Cherry Valley fire station 2 is on the corner where you turn south onto 42nd st. The fire station address is 4919 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Head south on 42nd street until you see the dead end sign. Turn left towards white house. Follow gravel road through gate heading East for about .5 miles and you'll be there.
"
Word of warning, if you plug in the Lithuanian Park address, it'll take you to the south end of Kishwaukee Forest Preserve. You'd have to bushwhack from there. It has been done but not recommended.
Best to GPS the fire station and go from there. I'll put a flying moose near the dead end so newbies will know they're on the right track."
butthead"
Whatever you do, when you pull off the blacktop into the park, don't turn right. I did that my first time up there and I thought I was gonna have to fist fight some old grumpy guy. It didn't help that he probably couldn't understand anything I said.
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05/03/2018 07:38AM |
-how many in your group
-when you're rolling in
-do you need a boat or partner for Saturday's paddle on the Kish
for the newbs, how the paddle usually works is as soon as everybody's had their breakfast/coffee and time to lounge around a bit, we pack the boats up and head to the put-in around 10-11am. After the boats get back to the park (about a 2 hour float), food prep begins in earnest for the potluck and it's always quite a feast!
Should mention that donations to the Rockford Lithuanian Club for use of the park is greatly appreciated. There will be a plastic Folgers can labeled for donations.
Looks like we're gonna have great weather, looking forward to seeing everybody!
George
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05/03/2018 07:55AM |
Arriving Friday afternoon.
Solo boat no partner needed.
Magicpaddler
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05/03/2018 08:16AM |
No boat needed. Yes to paddling. I can bring and extra canoe if needed to support other paddlers. A 3 man or a 2 man
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05/03/2018 11:09AM |
Need to paddle with someone if there is room
Arrive around noonish on Friday
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05/03/2018 11:26AM |
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05/03/2018 11:50AM |
Tony: "George, what is the weather suppose to be like this weekend?"
Partly sunny high of 76 Friday. Sunny and 80 Saturday. chance of rain Sunday and 66. Gonna be a good weekend weather-wise, and the Kish should be flowing nicely with the rain we had last night and will have tonight.
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05/03/2018 12:03PM |
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05/03/2018 12:38PM |
Tony: "Party of 1Your beer won't be there till 4 or so
Need to paddle with someone if there is room
Arrive around noonish on Friday "
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05/03/2018 01:50PM |
Party of 1
Need paddle partner
Can bring tandem if needed
Fri evening or early Sat
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05/03/2018 02:45PM |
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05/03/2018 02:54PM |
blutofish1: "Tony: "Party of 1Your beer won't be there till 4 or so"
Need to paddle with someone if there is room
Arrive around noonish on Friday "
That's ok it is actually for a senior citizen friend of mine. I wanted to suprise him. Thaks for picking it up for me
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05/03/2018 03:18PM |
Tony: "I thought we were all seniors.blutofish1: "Tony: "Party of 1Your beer won't be there till 4 or so"
Need to paddle with someone if there is room
Arrive around noonish on Friday "
That's ok it is actually for a senior citizen friend of mine. I wanted to suprise him. Thaks for picking it up for me"
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05/04/2018 09:37AM |
And are we starting at Spencer Park in Belvidere? I'd like to start there. I started there last weekend and paddled to Bowman Park in Cherry Valley. River was in great shape with only one spot with trees in the way we had to line around near Distillery.
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05/06/2018 07:13PM |
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05/06/2018 07:53PM |
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05/06/2018 06:14PM |
Thanks everybody for coming this weekend, hope to see you again next year and July 28 at Paddlefest!
George
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05/06/2018 09:47PM |
Tony
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05/07/2018 06:55AM |
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05/07/2018 08:52AM |
Wow, what a great event! Thanks for putting it all together and being a great host. The venue, paddle, food and weather, could not have been nicer.
As a newbie I would like to say THANKS to the group, I couldn't have felt more welcomed. I look forward to growing the new friendships made for years to come.
Will see you at Paddle Fest!
Thanks
Frank
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05/07/2018 04:40AM |
Tony: " Hey George thanks for putting this shindig together. Had a great time, great food, great paddling, great weather. Had a good time visiting with old friends and meeting new ones.
Ditto on the good time. See ya for the paddlefest.
Tony"
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05/07/2018 09:45AM |
As a newbie, I was glad I made it to the event. It was nice meeting everyone.
There was in fact room for at least 100 six person tents.
George, my daughter mentioned that the songs around the camp fire was her favorite part of the camp out.
I decided to wet a line from the bank of the river before I hit the road. I managed to catch this river smallie:
-rdg
