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jcavenagh
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Bob - Did you get over 6 inches? We only got abiut an inch down here. 2 weeks out...
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jcavenagh
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YES! Finally, a little snow! Let's have some fun!
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SunCatcher
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quote bobbwca: "So far from this site besides myself it looks like the only other member attending will be Float Stanley! I will post some pictures after the event."
I think float is tuffer than you bob,he is a Canadian, and they already know how to handle the cold and snow...He doesnt even require a coat!
SunCatcher
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bobbwca
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quote luft: "quote bobbwca: "Sounds good Jim!
My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!"
Did you get a UQ with your WBBB or are you trying to McGyver one?
If you are trying to McGyver one... check out this thread and this webpage that talk about using a sleeping bag as a UQ/pod."
I have a under quilt now, and some ccf. I ordered the Mambajamba tarp a few weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived yet....maybe it will come tomorrow. If not I have other tarps. I will sleep warm!
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bobbwca
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So far from this site besides myself it looks like the only other member attending will be Float Stanley! I will post some pictures after the event.
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MagicPaddler
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Bob Hope you have a great time. I have a wedding to go to. I will try to make your next outing. Last year was a not to miss event. MagicPaddler
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jcavenagh
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How much snow did you get last night? We got 3 in down here. Out the door to catch a plane (I'm sure I'll be delayed)...have fune!
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KevinL
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Its a possability but with a 4 1/2 hour drive I need to see what the weather is going to be that weekend. Sure would like to.
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bobbwca
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7 of us braved the cold, 3 more came out to visit. We all had a great time! here's some pics.
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kanoes
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looks like fun! must have been fairly nice temps. thanks for the photos.
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bobbwca
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quote jim cav: "Bob - You use a power splitter? jimc"
Yes I have use of a log splitter!
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jcavenagh
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Boy, with the snow coming this is likely to be a really great winter camp! I really wish I could be there. post up photos & vids please
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Papinator
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If for some reason I magically get called off work for the whole weekend, andwe're not still up in the BW, we'll try to make it :)
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nojobro
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I'm not set up for doing this, but I hope you guys have a GREAT time!
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toddhunter
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Nice invite. I don't think I can commit early but I could be a last minute newbie to winter camping. Used my hammock on the porch last year down to about 40.
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bobbwca
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More snow today!
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bobbwca
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Sounds good Jim!
My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!
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jcavenagh
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bd - That's great! At this point, I think we have 4 + 1 maybe?? I doubt that we will be having bonechilling cold by late Feb, so there's that.
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jcavenagh
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Bump, da bump...This is about 6 weeks out.
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jcavenagh
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There will be plenty!! Come on down for the day! It's only an hour or so drive, right??
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jcavenagh
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Shoot! I just got scheduled out of town over that weekend. I'm out. >:-(
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bobbwca
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quote jcavenagh: "Shoot! I just got scheduled out of town over that weekend. I'm out. >:-("
Damm, that sucks Jim.
Anyways, I will set up a couple cots in the shed we have out there, with a couple heaters I have for ice fishing just in case anyone gets to cold the night of the campout and needs a warmer spot to sleep. The ten day forecast for the Friday night before is in the mid teens. That way if someone gets to uncomfortable we will have a bailout place for them to spend the night.
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jcavenagh
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hit it!
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luft
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quote bobbwca: "Sounds good Jim!
My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!"
Did you get a UQ with your WBBB or are you trying to McGyver one?
If you are trying to McGyver one... check out this thread and this webpage that talk about using a sleeping bag as a UQ/pod.
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jcavenagh
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daily bump.
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bobbwca
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quote HowardSprague: "Looks nice. Is that really the name of it - Lithuanian Park?"
Yes it's owned by the Rockford Lithuanian Club.
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bobbwca
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We have about 3 inches. I think Paul was hoarding it all in Nebraska!
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jcavenagh
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Hey, Bob - Could you post up directions to the park again? Thanks.
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jcavenagh
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We need at least 6 people just to eat the food I will cook! C'mon, are you in?
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HowardSprague
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Wish I could, won't be able to.
viso gero
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bobbwca
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I guess we have a major snowstorm coming later this week. I have a guy lined up to clear out the road in and out of the park so we can all get in there. Guess its time to do a head count if anyone from this site is attending? Let me know if your going to be there.
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bobbwca
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One week away!
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nojobro
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quote jcavenagh: "quote nojobro: "quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..." February 23 and 24." Dang! If only I could R E A D!!;) Yup, I'm in!
Dutch oven or two will come along for this one! Barbeque ribs in the DO, and peach cobbler with heavy cream?? MMM, MMM, GOOD" Can we just come down to eat? Heh.
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jcavenagh
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quote nojobro: "quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..." February 23 and 24." Dang! If only I could R E A D!!;) Yup, I'm in!
Dutch oven or two will come along for this one! Barbeque ribs in the DO, and peach cobbler with heavy cream?? MMM, MMM, GOOD
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bigdriver
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Sounds good only a hour away.
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jcavenagh
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Gee, I wonder if he is smarter than your AVERAGE bear?
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jcavenagh
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C'mon out C42! It's only an hour or so from your house. We'll have a huge fire. If you use a tent, there is a lot of very nice ground for tent sites. Bob will be testing his new hammock winter gear, as will I. We'll have a great time.
This is basically a drive in campground area in Bob's private park. This is a perfect chance to try something new while having an easy bailout option if things go poorly.
Anyway, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
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jcavenagh
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Hey, Bob! Is there going to be a trailer there, too? Maybe post up a few photos of the camping area for those that haven't seen it??
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Canoe42
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quote jcavenagh: "C'mon out C42! It's only an hour or so from your house. We'll have a huge fire. If you use a tent, there is a lot of very nice ground for tent sites. Bob will be testing his new hammock winter gear, as will I. We'll have a great time.
This is basically a drive in campground area in Bob's private park. This is a perfect chance to try something new while having an easy bailout option if things go poorly.
Anyway, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?"
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jcavenagh
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Anyone...anyone...Buhler....Buhler...
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Canoe42
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Tempting, very tempting. Never winter camped before.
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bobbwca
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Having a busy week. This is the address for the park. 6802 42nd st. Rockford,IL 61109. Use google map and it should take you to Cave DR. Turn left (East), and follow the gravel road through the gate. We will be camped where the gravel road ends (About 1/3 mile). Here are a couple pictures from last year.
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jcavenagh
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Bob?? Where are you?
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inspector13
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Bowling night rehab? : )
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jcavenagh
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I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date...
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Canoe42
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Will you be in a tent, or a camper like last time : {
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nojobro
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quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..."
February 23 and 24.
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billconner
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Annual Troop campout at Warren Dunes.
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Jackfish
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Hmmmm... now you have me checking my calendar. I'll get back to you.
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bobbwca
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Anyone else want to give this a try?
I've always wanted to try winter camping so I am going to do it. This is an invite for anyone else on this site to come try it too. This will be held at the same park as the Spring Wing night in Rockford, IL. I am out there many hours during the winter months and would like to stay overnight, so I am inviting any and all of you to come campout with me this winter! I have plenty of fire wood, no drinking water, (well is froze) two out houses, and that is about it. Lets do it!
Let me know if interested!
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bobbwca
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LOL Dave, gonna try out my WBBB if it gets here. Ordered it Christmas morning at 3 am.
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bobbwca
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Let me know which shoulder to pat you on!
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jcavenagh
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Come on out, all you So WISC, No IL, and Estrn IA and Nw IND folks!
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bobbwca
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I took a ride out there this morning. The wind was out of the WSW this morning 15-20 mph and the trees block it pretty good. Here are some pics after getting a 1/2 inch of snow last night.
My nephew says he will come out and camp. I will get out there in a couple weeks and split the wood. Its only 4 weeks away!
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HowardSprague
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Looks nice. Is that really the name of it - Lithuanian Park?
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jim cav
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Bob - You use a power splitter? jimc
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jcavenagh
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bump, bump
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bobbwca
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Bump!
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jcavenagh
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Looks like everyone had a great time. I'm sorry I was not able to go. That's 2 get togethers I've missed in the last few months. BUMMER.
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bobbwca
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quote jcavenagh: "Bob - Did you get over 6 inches? We only got abiut an inch down here. 2 weeks out..."
Looks like its all melted now :(
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Bonvicken
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quote HowardSprague: "Wish I could have joined you, if only for the Svyturys! :)"
Those Lithuanians can brew some beer!
Hey Bob, glad to see you got the fire going!
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Canoe42
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Looks like a great time. I almost feel guilty sleeping under my down blanket in my king size bed. NOT.
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HowardSprague
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Wish I could have joined you, if only for the Svyturys! :)
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SunCatcher
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Great pics, nice fire and set up of the hammocks and tarps, get cold at all?? How did Float Stanley handle it?
SunCatcher
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AndySG
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Thanks for the pics Bob. Looks like a good time. Did anyone sleep with Float for extra insulation?
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billconner
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Looks like a great time. Sorry I couldn't join you - was with Boy Scout troop at Warren Dunes.
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bobbwca
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I got a little cold, woke up with my sleeping bag laying on ground next to me. Once I was back in it I slept good the rest of the night. Temperature got down to mid teens with windchill in single digits. Float Stanley slept on the picnic table, he was all frosty in the morning!
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butthead
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Stanly IS tough! Looks like a good time!
butthead
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kanoes
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float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all.
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jcavenagh
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quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all." I'm not sure anyone really caught this, but I almost killed Float last summer. If he had not been crammed down under all the packs in my trunk, he would have likely sailed off into the woods somewhere along 105 and died a slow lingering death from exposure. Whew!
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AndySG
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quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all." Don't forget about him sitting in with the band.
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HowardSprague
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Float's got a sweet Tele!
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Bonvicken
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quote HowardSprague: "Float's got a sweet Tele!"
+1! Not just a Tele, a Tele thinline! I need one of those!
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kanoes
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quote AndySG: "quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all." Don't forget about him sitting in with the band. " hahaha! i forgot about that moment!
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bobbwca
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quote SunCatcher: "Hey Bob, had to decide between Aruba with the wife or winter camping with you? I wanted to go with you, but she thought I should go with her....sorry won't be there. SunCatcher"
I am sure that was a tough choice Paul, not sure if you made the right decision or not....Only time will tell!
BTW we have snow here again, doubt there is any of that, in that place called Aruba!
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jcavenagh
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3 weeks out
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SunCatcher
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Hey Bob, had to decide between Aruba with the wife or winter camping with you? I wanted to go with you, but she thought I should go with her....sorry won't be there. SunCatcher
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billconner
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I am sorry this conflicts with a Scout camp at Warren Dunes but good up and down hiking trails and I need to do as much as possible. Best wishes.
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